In celebration of our birthday this week, we thought it would be fun if our team shared about our headquarter city, Annapolis! Our summer interns Maddie and Erin even joined the fun!
Annapolis, Maryland
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Meet the Founder: Krista Jones
Website | @kristaajones
Tell us about yourself in one sentence:
I’m film wedding photographer with my husband Davey, brand + website designer, and lover of all things coastal.
Your favorite local hangout?
I love grabbing ice cream from Annapolis Ice Cream Company (peppermint!) and walking around the docks.
Your favorite local cuisine?
Maryland Blue Crabs of course! If you’re in town, you have to try cream of crab soup, crab dip, steamed blue crabs (or all of the above!)
What’s your favorite thing about your city?
I’m going to break the rules and pick two. First, we have water everywhere! Almost every neighborhood has a community dock and even if you don’t have a boat, most likely you know someone who does! Second, the Annapolis area is super tight knit – everyone knows everyone. My parents, Davey’s dad and Huey’s dad all went to high school together and know one another well. Sometimes it seems like almost everyone we meet knows someone in our family.[/ezcol_3fifth_end]
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Meet the Intern: Maddie Short
Website | @madisonrshort
Tell us about yourself in one sentence:
I’m a monogram obsessed, almost-college-graduate, wedding photographer who tells everyone I’m from Annapolis (but I’m secretly not).
Your favorite local hangout?
My favorite local hangout is Hard Bean Coffee downtown– they have free wifi, great coffee, and it’s the perfect place to people watch!
Your favorite local cuisine?
My absolute favorite food (even though its really just an appetizer) is crab dip! I get it as a meal at almost every restaurant.
What’s your favorite thing about your city?
My favorite thing about Annapolis is all the boating! Annapolis is the sailing capital of the world, so we have boats EVERYWHERE, and I love going sailing and paddle boarding on my days off![/ezcol_3fifth_end]
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Meet the Founder: Hugh Hayes
@hvhayes
Tell us about yourself in one sentence:
I am in technology sales and marketing and live with my wife and two dogs in Annapolis.
Your favorite local hangout?
The Point
Your favorite local cuisine?
The Old Bay Wings at McGraveys.
What’s your favorite thing about your city?
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Meet the Founder: Davey Jones
Website | @daveytjonesy
Tell us about yourself in one sentence:
I’m a writer/blogger, speaker, film photographer and high school head lacrosse coach.
Your favorite local hangout?
1747 Pub. They have an outdoor dining garden with live music and outdoor movies in the summer. Or Giolitti’s… best Italian hoagie ever.
Your favorite local cuisine?
Fried softshell crab BLT sandwich
What’s your favorite thing about your city?
The water + You can walk anywhere you need to go.
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Meet the Founder: Natalie Franke
Website | @nataliefranke
Tell us about yourself in one sentence:
I’m a wedding photographer + neuroscience nerd who lives in Annapolis with my high school sweetheart and our two pups.
Your favorite local hangout?
The Point in Arnold. Best orange crushes and fried pickles in the entire world.
Your favorite local cuisine?
Anything involving Maryland Blue Crabs. Crab dip, soft shelled crab sandwiches, crab cakes… you get the picture!
What’s your favorite thing about your city?
I love living by the Chesapeake Bay. It’s an incredibly beautiful area with a lot of charm and history.[/ezcol_3fifth_end]
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Meet the Intern: Erin Littlepage
Website | @erinlittlepage
Tell us about yourself in one sentence:
I am a designer from Annapolis studying at Clemson University, lover of dogs, and all things nautical.
Your favorite local hangout?
I’d have to say McGarvey’s Saloon and Oyster Bar. It gives you the authentic Annapolitan experience… especially on Wednesdays.
Your favorite local cuisine?
Sushi for sure. The seafood in Annapolis is unbeatable. You just can’t get enough!
What’s your favorite thing about your city?
I love living in a historical, waterfront, quaint city… but if I’m being honest, all those boys in uniforms make the scenery even better.[/ezcol_3fifth_end]
