I’ve had a string of awake and alert newborns this year! This little girl was very interested in what her mom and I were up to; but was very mellow and sweet. We even got some nice sleepytime photos as well. My favorite images from all my newborn sessions is when I’m able to capture the love and expression between a mom and her new baby. After months of wondering what he/she will look like, mom finally knows and is over the scary unknown of birth and can truly enjoy this very special time. What a pleasure to be involved! I would certainly be amiss not to thank her “big sister” Nikki (I hope I’m spelling her name correctly). She was a little suspicious in the beginning but warmed up right away and loved the camera, too. Thanks, everyone, for sharing your day with me!
This little Peach is just the sweetest! After we captured her tea party with “Mr. B”, her big brother sat down in one of the dainty chairs with chocolate all over his face… and the look she gave him was just priceless!
FYI — Booking now into mid-August for Summer Beach Portraits! The office will be closed June 20-27 and July 3-9 for those much needed family get-aways while the kids are out of school. I will be available via e-mail for scheduling issues or to answer any questions you may have regarding your booked session. My internet connection may be sketchy for some periods while we’re in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean!
I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph this beautiful girl a few weeks ago. After being around my own boys so often, and then photographing primarily babies and toddlers lately, it was so nice to see a pleasant young lady who said “please”, “thank you” and was worried about getting her pretty dress soiled! Thank you for being such a sweetie!
There’s a new Professional Association that was just recently created for Professional Child Photographers. A new National Directory of child and baby photographers will be released within the coming months. Their Mission Statement is “To promote and support the artistry and integrity of the most talented, creative and professional child photographers”. I’m proud to have been accepted as a member.
What a b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l weekend we had here at the Jersey Shore! Although I certainly didn’t “welcome” a rainy monday, I sure did get most of the chores done that I had put off while sitting on my front porch soaking up the sun and listening to the carefree glee of the kids on my street. Manasquan is as close to Mayberry as any town can get! Now that Spring Break is over, we’re really getting ready for Summer!
My Nicholas finally overcame his fears of the “dreaded 2-wheeler” and found the joy of coasting downhill on his bike.
April 14, 2009 – 12:31 pm
I’m feeling pretty upset that I lost all my blog posts and client photos that I’ve been adding here for over a year. I’m so glad that I filled my new website with tons of new images. I’m going to post a few that I just love here so that the lone post below isn’t so lonely anymore!
First, just one more of that amazingly cute and pudgy Divine Miss M (which is how I’ll refer to her forever!). Those eyes and little teeth are to die for! She had the perfect little rosy cheeks, too!
Some from another session in NYC. In the photos of Miss M, you’ll notice I utilized my backdrop, which is something I don’t normally use. I like to show the kids in their own settings, where they are truly themselves. However, with a little crawling baby, it’s a little more challenging to set them just where the light is and where the background isn’t too noisy, thus the backdrop. The photos below are great examples of lifestyle photography.
These next 2 photos were taken during the “get to know you period” where I spend about a half hour just having the kids be goofy and building trust with that huge camera! I just love these and would love to see them huge in their living room! The toy is called a Bilibo, which leaves room for the child’s imagination. Is it a hat? Is it a seat? A treasure trove? Very cool, and you can be sure I’ll be getting this for my little nephews at their next birthdays!
So many changes are making my head spin! New logo, new website, improved proofing galleries and shopping experience, wonderful digital forms in the VIP Lounge area and I have to admit, as much as I love the changes, I’m really looking forward to just being a Photographer again! I know that Spring Cleaning is important and necessary for businesses (as well as my poor neglected house) but I’m really looking forward to being behind the camera again, instead of in front of my laptop!
This perfectly happy little girl is always such a pleasure to photograph. She’s always got a smile for me, and I’m confident she’s destined for Broadway!
