Fire and Finch Photography

Fire and Finch Photography One of the most important things I have learned is that the little things in life aren’t little at all.

Cumberland, MD + Wi******er, VA Photographer

Soulful Storytelling, Emotive Authentic Moments, Film Inspired, Artfully capturing the human connection

Chronically dehydrated coffee lover, Big feeler, INFJ, +Wildling chaser

MD | VA | WV | PA | Travel Joy, tenderness, strength, and passion live in the smallest of moments and in the tiniest of details. My passion is capturing these moments for you a

nd meeting you right where you are in your story- no matter where that is- and showing up in love so you feel seen and celebrated. Bring your quiet, bring your chaos- just bring all of who you are. I promise you’ll never see your story more beautifully told. Auzar is a lifestyle and documentary photographer based out of Cumberland, Maryland. She captures real, emotive, storytelling moments with a fine art flair. Her photographs deeply reflect her love of people and the human connection. Fire and Finch Photography is proud to serve people of ALL backgrounds in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and beyond

Currently offering storytelling photography sessions for:

•Individuals, Couples, Families, Seniors, Maternity, Newborns, and Elopements

Photography found me when the world was spinning off its axis during the pandemic. As an ICU nurse, I was desperate to f...
01/31/2026

Photography found me when the world was spinning off its axis during the pandemic. As an ICU nurse, I was desperate to feel something- to feel a shred of joy instead of despair... and to have any modicum of control in a world that felt completely out of control. I needed to see something beautiful again and more than that, I desperately needed to witness and document the intimacy of human connection. We had spent too much time behind glass walls, isolation gowns, gloves, n95s, and PAPR hoods. Photography was the creative outlet that saved my heart from completely shattering into a million pieces.

Today we're staring down another point in our nation's history that feels like a death spiral. Our streets, our people, and our freedoms aren't safe... and in this moment, creating something beautiful to put back into this world feels like the only thing I can do besides using my voice. This is my reminder to myself that the most precious things in the world like love, connection, and humanity remain even when they are hard to see.

There is a photography project brewing in my soul and in the coming days I'll be allowing the space to let the idea grow into what I hope to be meaningful, relevant, and impactful art. Until then, use your voices, call your house and senate representatives, and advocate for everyone that you can.

As I continue to work full-time in my nursing role, I will not be opening my books to client projects at this time. Thank you for your understanding.



It's their connection; it's the way he needs her so close, like she's the only thing that matters. It's the way she reac...
06/28/2025

It's their connection; it's the way he needs her so close, like she's the only thing that matters. It's the way she reaches for him, her tenderness saying more than words ever could.

This is the love that is creating their new family.

They're standing at the edge of something new.
But right now, it's still the two of them.
This kind of closeness, this kind of knowing- it's more important than some random photographer like me can convey.

This part matters.
It’s easy to let it slip into the background; into the whirlwind of new parenthood..
But this- this is where it all began- and it matters. Hold on to it. Protect and guard it. Document it.









Two years ago, this family was staring down the kind of diagnosis that steals the breath from your lungs. The kind that ...
06/19/2025

Two years ago, this family was staring down the kind of diagnosis that steals the breath from your lungs. The kind that doesn’t come with promises. The kind that rewrites everything.

There were no guarantees. No certainty that their baby boy would get to do any of this.

And yet here he is.

Boots and a diaper, enthusiastically bottle-feeding a lamb.
Climbing gates while his mama watches nearby, letting him stretch into his own courage.
Holding baby chicks with his dad’s steady hands guiding him.

It’s not just cute. It’s not just farm life.
It’s sacred.

Every giggle. Every chore done together. Every muddy step.
This is a life they fought for- a life they are choosing, one moment at a time.

And it’s beautiful. Not because it’s perfect. But because it’s real.
Because they know what it means to almost lose it.

These are the moments that matter most. The ones worth remembering. The ones that say: we made it.









Some seasons stretch us. Wild and glowing, they shape us in quiet ways- through light, through stillness, through the cl...
06/17/2025

Some seasons stretch us. Wild and glowing, they shape us in quiet ways- through light, through stillness, through the climb.

This photo feels like that season for me.

After pouring my heart into photography these past few years, I’m stepping away for now. Life’s rhythm is shifting, and I’m following the pull back into nursing- back into the kind of care for others that grounds me. Whether it’s the economy, timing, or the quiet realization that I haven’t been able to sustain the kind of consistent momentum I’d hoped for, my heart has been answering a different call. One that leads me back to nursing, to service, to making a meaningful impact in my community.

I won’t be taking on any new sessions for the foreseeable future, but I will be honoring all existing contracts and sessions with the same presence and intention I always have. I also have a few more wildly beautiful sessions from the West Coast to share... so stick around.

Thank you for every moment, every story, every piece of wonder we've shared. This isn’t goodbye- it's see ya later, alligator.

Until next time,
💛
Auzar






The Oregon coast didn’t hold back that day. It was cold, moody, and wild- completely itself.And honestly, so was this fa...
06/01/2025

The Oregon coast didn’t hold back that day. It was cold, moody, and wild- completely itself.

And honestly, so was this family.
No pretending, no perfectly curated moments, no waiting for the weather to cooperate. Just showing up and holding onto each other as the wind whipped around them.

It reminded me how much family life mirrors this coastline- wild one minute, calm the next. Messy, loud, beautiful. Not because it’s flawless, but because it’s yours.

We don’t need perfection to make something meaningful- in fact, I hope perfection runs the other way when it sees me coming.
We just need presence. And a willingness to be seen as we are.
Based in Maryland — traveling as often as I can to the wild edges of the PNW.

Reach out if Oregon is calling you too 🌲🌊













I recently spent nearly a week on the west coast in Oregon. For anyone new here in my corner of the internet, the Pacifi...
05/30/2025

I recently spent nearly a week on the west coast in Oregon. For anyone new here in my corner of the internet, the Pacific Northwest has a direct connection with my heart and soul. The jaw-dropping beauty of that part of our country makes me want to irrationally drop everything and head over there every single chance I get.

During my wanderings, I headed down to Northern California for a day to explore Redwood National Park with a photographer friend. While exploring a beautiful grove of redwood trees, we turned the corner to find this guy enjoying a seat created by nature. It was such a pure and authentic moment that it made me pause.

He’d been on the road for weeks. No itinerary. No timeline. Just the trees, the coast, and a quiet story unfolding mile by mile.

It was the camera around his neck- a gift from his mom before he left- that felt like a thread connecting him to home. And the way he settled onto a burled knot of a giant redwood trunk… there was something grounding in that simple act. Like he was claiming a small moment of stillness in something ancient.

Just one more example of how simple things carry so much meaning when you slow down long enough to notice.

This moment in the Redwoods wasn’t posed- it was witnessed.

My love for true documentary photography spurred me to ask him if I could snap a couple portraits to document this part of his adventure for him. Fortunately, he indulged me and didn't think I was a total weirdo.

More beautiful PNW sessions to share soon!!




There’s a quiet kind of magic in an in-home maternity session — the soft, intimate light, the comfort of your favorite r...
04/10/2025

There’s a quiet kind of magic in an in-home maternity session — the soft, intimate light, the comfort of your favorite rooms, the gentle anticipation that lingers in the air.

But more than anything, it’s about capturing the love that built your growing family. The way your partner rests a hand on your belly, the laughter between you, the way your home already holds pieces of your story — all of it matters.

These sessions aren’t about posing or perfection. They’re about documenting the honest, fleeting magic of this season… the connection, the waiting, the love that started it all.

If you're expecting and want to remember this chapter just as it is, I’d be honored to tell your story.





CLOSED🎁Session Giftaway🎁It’s been really quiet over here after the New Year. I lost my Mom at the end of January. It has...
04/08/2025

CLOSED

🎁Session Giftaway🎁

It’s been really quiet over here after the New Year. I lost my Mom at the end of January. It has been several months of navigating complex grief, handling tasks and decisions that no child ever wants to take care of or make, and wading through the unexpected heartache of family dynamics after loss.

I wish I could say that my mom and I had the perfect relationship- but we didn’t. It’s something I’ve grieved almost all of my life. Even still, there is no denying the hole that was left when she died. A mother’s love is impactful. A mother’s love shapes and guides her children. A mother’s love is the foundation on which her children build their lives.

So as I make my way back into this social media space, I want to celebrate a special mother. I want to celebrate the love she so generously pours from herself. Do you know a mother who deserves to have her motherhood documented in photographs? I can’t wait to hear all about her. Tell me about her below:

NOMINATE A DESERVING MOTHER FOR A MOTHERHOOD SESSION:

1. Follow my page Fire and Finch Photography

2. Tag the mom you’re nominating in the comments

3. Tell me why she deserves to win a motherhood photography session

4. Share this post (make sure your shared post is public so I can see it)

GIFTAWAY will close on 4/18/25 and the winner will be notified on 4/21/25 by private message from this page. There are loads of scammers out there- Do not respond to messages from questionable people/pages posing as Fire and Finch Photography. This GIFTAWAY is not affiliated with Facebook or instagram.

It may be a new year, but in 2025 I will STILL remind you that in-home sessions are some of the most cozy and beautiful ...
01/06/2025

It may be a new year, but in 2025 I will STILL remind you that in-home sessions are some of the most cozy and beautiful sessions. When you strip away the landscapes, you're left with the most intimate lens through which you can view your love and connection. This maternity session is no exception. Winter may be cold and feel barren but it's the perfect time to cozy up with the ones you love and document this chapter of your story. ❤

✨ Holiday Magic is found in the Little Things ✨It’s not the latest toy or gadget that will linger in your children’s hea...
12/06/2024

✨ Holiday Magic is found in the Little Things ✨

It’s not the latest toy or gadget that will linger in your children’s hearts when they grow up. They’ll remember the chilly mornings at the Christmas tree farm, searching for the perfect tree to cut down. They’ll remember the sound of your laughter as you carried it back, the way you sipped hot cocoa afterward, and the smell of fresh pine filling the house. They'll remember the smell of cookies baking in the oven, the glow of the lights on the tree, and the sound of your laughter as you sing carols off-key. Your presence, not the presents, makes this season truly magical.

Years from now, when they’re reflecting on these moments, they’ll remember the traditions you shared—the way you made hot cocoa just the way they like it, the nights spent snuggled under blankets watching their favorite holiday movie, or the annual trip to see the neighborhood lights. These little things are everything.

This is why I believe so deeply in documenting these moments. The stolen glances, the tiny hands decorating cookies, the warmth of family gathered together. These are the memories that shape childhood and echo through generations.

What are your favorite holiday traditions? How do you celebrate with the people you love? 🎄❤️

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