Professional Services in Westminster

Say "coagulated milk protein" with today's Groupon to Joe David Cantu Photography. For $49, you get a one-hour photo shoot at J. D. Cantu's studio in Chester and six sheets of prints, a $250 value. Though your Groupon is not valid for wedding photos, it's the perfect way to document your engagement in your hometown newspaper for former head cheerleaders and football players to see and envy.In 1978, amateur bat photographer Gregory Hansen was in his front yard one night when a mysterious white orb appeared in the sky over his home. Diverting his attention from a particularly active nest of eptesicus fuscus, he began photographing the orb, which made no attempt to flee or conceal itself. Hansen continued to document the orb as it reappeared over his house, each night shrinking slightly “as though passing slowly into the spirit world,” Hansen observed. On particularly cloudy nights, the orb would not be present, prompting Hansen to speculate that ghosts may be allergic to thunder.

Awarded the prestigious BBB 2009 Greater Maryland Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence, Soft Touch Photography by Cynthia has been snapping Baltimore residents for more than 10 years. Snap-dragon Cynthia and her team of professional shutterbugs add a personal and thoughtful touch to all their captured memory creations by telling a story through beautiful imagery. New moms looking to wallpaper their living rooms in infant imagery will be pleased to discover that baby photographs are Cynthia's specialty. From artistic imprints to delicate natural moments, Soft Touch Photography's newborn portraits run the gamut. The studio also specializes in pregnancy, sports, children, and pets.

The Global Pathways Project is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization that aims to educate Americans about the benefits of an adventure overseas. Swap stories with other worldly residents, host an Epcot Center buffet in your mouth, or dance away your workweek worries. Complimentary parking is available to guests in the Landmark Parking lot adjacent to the museum, on Thames Street.

The Floral Studio is a custom floral studio with expertise in weddings and special events. Their blooms are conditioned to last longer and bloom brighter than others. This Groupon is strictly for seasonal bouquets, ensuring you'll always get the freshest flowers, and can be applied to larger arrangements (customers must pay amount over $50 value). Usher in balmier temperatures, Easter bunnies, and puppy love with a springtime cluster of tulips, iris, and daffodils. Come summer, sample arrangements could include groupings of antique hydrangea, dahlia, and sunflower. Although the selection is seasonally changing, currently you can get a simple, classy dozen premium roses in your choice of color ($66). If the fear of fleeting flora leaves you wanting more, invest in life that will stick around a little longer. The blooming topiary lasts up to three weeks (your choice of color, $70), and a double-stem orchid plant for $55 is an exotic way to breathe life into your life.

Newlyweds can’t stop praising the staff at Flowers & Fancies. In several glowing reviews posted on the business’s website, satisfied customers praise their bridal bouquets and aisle-side blooms, with some even hand-scrawling their thank-you notes to the florist. While the shop’s employees boast a special knack for creating wedding-day arrangements, their artistic bouquets express a wide spectrum of sentiments so flower givers don’t ever have to change facial expressions. On anniversaries, 12 long-stem roses commemorate years of devotion, while sprays of pink flowers make a friend’s day. The floral artists also indulge a whimsical streak with pup-shaped arrangements and a line of cocktail-inspired bouquets that only cause intoxication if soaked in vodka and eaten as a snack.

Shutterbug Tamela Kemp travels with equipment in hand to scenic parks and other locations selected by patrons to capture the friendly smiles and pleasant poses of up to eight people. During the shoot, clients can change their wardrobes two times to show off reversible jackets and amenable fairy godmothers. The photographer meets with her subjects at scenic locations for family photos, graduation pictures, and colorful headshots, and makeup and hair services are available for an additional fee if requested. After the session, patrons receive access to an online gallery containing the 25 best images in a mix of color and black-and-white shots, edited to eliminate red eyes or maitre d's attracted by shouts for cheese.