Cover photo of wreath courtesy of Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography. Photo of Sarah Lockard courtesy of ME Photo & Design.

“I am so proud of what our team has accomplished in 2012. This is the time of year to give thanks and recognize the talented folks who make AML happen,” said AroundMainLine.com CEO Sarah Lockard.
Photo courtesy of ME Photo & Design.

’Tis the season to reflect, look back on the year and give thanks to those who make AroundMainLine.com possible.

2012 has been a tremendous year of new opportunities and growth.

We’ve been publishing AML for four years and this is the year that our “A” team was truly solidified. You may see me mention #TeamAML on Twitter and Facebook often. That team is a special group, celebrated below, that without their talents, patience, contribution and friendship AML would not be possible.

I love you all Betsy, Meagan, Bryn and Vance. You always take a backseat to the spotlight…and just make things happen. This Thanksgiving, my gratitude runs deep and I celebrate each of you below.

Betsy Barron

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
I was connected with the incomparable and vivacious Betsy Barron in the winter of 2011 when I came across her work for a local restaurant. Betsy dove right into the opportunity to work with me and our clients, focusing heavily on assisting in the growth of Main Line Restaurant Week with her outstanding food photography. Main Line Restaurant Week is now Philly’s largest suburban dining event and continues to grow exponentially in its reach and the success of our participating restaurants—thanks very much in large part to Betsy’s incredible dedication.

To know Betsy is to love her. Her zest for life is contagious and BB’s thousand-watt smile lights up a room every time she is present. AML clients across all industries sing Betsy’s praises and request her frequently for projects. I am proud to call her a great friend. Check out thebetsy.com to see BB’s scope of work!

Meagan Ebersole & Bryn Fredericks

ME Photo & Design LLC
Meagan and I had our first business connection after I made a Facebook post seeking additional staff photographers last fall. This happened to be great karma—as Meagan was putting the final touches on a fine studio space in downtown Media.

Fast forward a little less than a year later, and there are so many great projects and shoots we have accomplished together. Plus, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Meagan and her partner Bryn Fredericks grow their studio and client base—and kick butt on creative projects.

Meagan and Bryn are two incredibly savvy, smart businesswomen who are also two of the warmest and loving people I know! Every time I walk into their studio, it feels like family. And, for that, I am so thankful.

Vance Bell

Vance is my web designer who I was blessed to find, interview and hire in the summer of 2008. Since then Vance has been by my side building the brand of AML and offering valuable insight and advice to me daily. In addition, Vance’s outstanding custom design work on MainLineRestaurantWeek.com continues to receive online accolades. Vance is a great friend and the consummate professional with whom I trust my company 150%. If you need a web designer, Vance is in very high demand (no shock there) but you will be in very good hands. His full portfolio of work can be viewed on vancebell.com and pixelengine.net.

For these friendships, for these amazing folks, for the new relationships to build and foster in the new year…I tip my hat (or should I say fascinator, LOL) to Team AML.

A Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving,
Sarah Lockard
AroundMainLine.com