tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90439934001188122812024-02-07T11:39:48.674-08:00summer lyn photographysummer lyn photography is a long island based photographer specializing in maternity portraits, newborn, infant, child and family photography. summer lyn photography has expanded her portfolio and is also photographing engagement sessions, high school senior portraits, and boudior photography.Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-82614436155802467882009-09-23T20:07:00.000-07:002009-09-23T20:08:23.337-07:00The new blog site has arrived!!!<a href="http://www.summerlynphotography.com/blog">Check it out!!!</a>Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-4483705390160640542009-09-16T09:59:00.000-07:002009-09-16T10:05:22.344-07:00Under the boardwalk | Long Island Child Photography | Summer Lyn PhotographyDown by the sea... I keep singing that song when I edit this! It was a wonderful morning spent with 7 month old I. He gave us all a run for our money, but SO worth every single capture! The beach was phenomenal this day- perfect day, perfect lighting, and the shot UNDER the boardwalk are just as great as the ones I grabbed ON this boardwalk in the bike path! (Don't worry, it was 8:30am, and mom was blocking one side and dad was blocking the other!) LOL I am so dangerous when I shoot! ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for looking- this session has to be up there in favorite captures to date. How can they NOT?!! Look at his eyes! A dream to photograph....<br /><br />Under...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-58.jpg"><br /><br />On top...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-61.jpg"><br /><br />Awwww....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-55.jpg"><br /><br />The eyes, the eyes, the eyes...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-55.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-56307902769168121582009-09-13T21:08:00.000-07:002009-09-13T21:22:46.967-07:002 years of sweetness | Suffolk County Child Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyIt took O a little while to warm up to me, being shy and all. I just have to say, MAN it feels good when you gain a child's trust. It is really the best feeling in the world. At first, she wouldn't really talk too much, held on to her mom and hid behind her legs! By the end she was in my arms, chatting away about Nemo. Again, what a feeling. This is why I can do this the rest of my life. This is why I quit being a cop. Because of days like these. Newborns are easy... scratch that- you definitely have to have a touch with them... But to crack the shell of a two year old, well, just heart warming I guess.<br /><br />Anyway, here is O in all her sweetness....<br /><br />My favorite...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-53.jpg"><br /><br />Another fave....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-53.jpg"><br /><br />She wasn't the biggest fan of being here, but it was a nice little spot and I wouldn't let her win! lol<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-59.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-56.jpg"><br /><br />Scaring her mom with a peek a boo in this one- she thought scaring us was hysterical!!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-39.jpg"><br /><br />OH, and a HUGE thank you to Emily over at <a href="http://emilyweaverbrownphoto.com/blog/">Emily Weaver Brown Photography</a> for the rounded corner action!Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-49950801490755426612009-09-11T22:35:00.000-07:002009-09-11T22:45:49.309-07:00Sunset. Beach. Family. That's all I have to say. | Long Island Family Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyWell, we waited until the end of August for the sun to set on the beach.... Imagine, I went through the whole summer not doing any sunsets??!! What the HECK was I waiting for??!! The lighting, the sand, the water... Gosh, I could just die! I am absolutely in love with this family, these girls, and this session! I know it was the beach and all but the sand was crazy and I am STILL getting sand out of that chair to this day!! ;-) T, it was a great session and the girls were a riot. Thank you for allowing me to capture them.<br /><br />You can imagine the stares we got as I hauled this chair out to the beach....LOL<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-52.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-58.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_9344copy.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-52.jpg"><br /><br />I am in love with this one... This is the photo that makes me hate to live in New York, with Noreasterns and harsh winters... I wish I could get this weather and lighting all the time...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-55.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_9166.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-69657485636910974692009-09-09T22:20:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:24:51.422-07:00Siblings | Long Island Child Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyBrother and sister bond. I loved this session- and a lot had to do with their personalities and the love between them. Another session that was a long time coming, between rainouts in June and getting on the same page for a date. But another session WELL worth the wait! Thanks, B, for letting me capture them!! In all their glory and outfit changes!!!<br /><br />These first 2 shots kill me, I am so in love with the personality that seems to just SPILL out of my computer screen from them! LOL<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_6935copy.jpg"><br /><br />I mean, don't these just make you smile, even though you don't know them?! Like you want to just laugh right along with them?<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_6937copy.jpg"><br /><br />And then there's the "awwww" shot... Check out the minor detail of his eyes being closed that just takes my breathe away<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_6853.jpg"><br /><br />The "I will not let go of my daddy's leg (but not stop looking at the photographer) shot"...LOL<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_6913.jpg"><br /><br />Nothing better than a holding hand with my mommy photo...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_6918.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-21491112518902545072009-09-04T05:51:00.001-07:002009-09-10T17:41:07.725-07:00Blond haired, blue-eyed brothers | Long Island Family Photographer | Long Island Child PhotographyI have known these boys for almost a year- Ryan and Brandon are two of my "original" clients; I shot them back in the winter, and photos from that session remain some of my favorite captures. You may recognize the blond hair, fair skin, and STUNNING blue eyes from a blog entry long ago. D, thank you again for another great session. I look forward to seeing your boys grow every year. <br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-53.jpg"><br /><br />the eyes, they eyes, the eyes....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-38.jpg"><br /><br />what a fun age- i cannot WAIT until all my newborns turn 4! lol<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-56.jpg"><br /><br />Happy 1st!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-50.jpg"><br /><br />Mommy's boys....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-33.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-79518059259178374322009-09-02T18:44:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:43:48.668-07:00Sweet newborn | Long Island Newborn Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographySome changes coming soon to my website= I have ANOTHER logo coming soon (don't ask, just go with it, lol), and I will be changing up the blog dramatically soon. I am also driving fast down another road called "let's dare to be a little different" avenue, where you will be passing houses of "different edits" and other houses of "unique locations". <br /><br />Anyway, here is a sneak into Baby Marco, six days young. It was a little game today: my nikon vs Marco. Never in my life have I ever had a stronger newborn- although he slept through EVERYTHING, he blatantly refused ANY posing (even in the deepest of REM!). That is just fine, Marco. I think my Nikon won... Nikon 1, Marco 0. Welcome to this world sweet boy, and congratulations L and P. You have a future bodybuilder of some sort on your hands, ;-). <br /><br />I am so in love with this capture, and the not so "summer lyn" edit on it....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-49.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-52.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-50.jpg"> <br /><br />this was all he gave me on his belly... 5 seconds was all I needed...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-37.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog6-15.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-41863290153744193312009-08-27T17:44:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:44:06.477-07:00Two newborns | Long Island Newborn Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyBoth amazing sessions from this week, so I figured I might as well put them both in the same blog entry. Aidan and Victoria, both as sweet as can be. Since I have been getting the itch (if you know what I mean?!), these two sessions did NOT help! I am so lucky to be able to shoot so many newborn every month. I feel lucky for a couple reasons. Number one being that I get to capture SUCH a wonderful moment in the lives of the parents and the baby. They get so big so incredibly fast, that photographing this time, usually less than a week old, almost always less than two weeks, is unique. Get photographs at four weeks old, and they are usually two pounds more than they were four weeks prior, and definitely not as flexible... just a WORLD of difference. Number two, and call me selfish, is I get to see them grow up. I get to see them as sitters and walkers, and I remember every single face as a newborn. When I photograph them throughout that first year, it makes you stop and remember how fast it all goes. Because as I am behind the camera, looking at them through the viewfinder, I am seeing them as these tiny, six-seven pound, sleepy newborns, and I sometimes tear up over it. (Have you guys guessed yet that I am such a sap?!! LOL) <br /><br />Enough about that! ;-) Introducing Aidan first, whose parents are DJs- hence the first shot....<br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-51.jpg"><br /><br />I always love this position, and don't you just love that hair on his shoulders?!!!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-48.jpg"><br /><br />Do you ever get sick of seeing these??!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-46.jpg"><br /><br />It has become my most requested hat!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-34.jpg"><br /><br />He was happy about this...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-30.jpg"><br /><br /><br />And Victoria, in daddy's arms- I am salivating over the lighting/shadows in this one...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-52.jpg"><br /><br />And that favorite position always goes well with this hat...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-47.jpg"><br /><br />She fell right into this pose... I'll take it, thank you very much...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-49.jpg"><br /><br />Doesn't happen too often- their eyes open and alert and gorgeous!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-47.jpg"><br /><br />My new favorite "holding the wedding bands" shot<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-35.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-6017322250822715652009-08-25T18:37:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:44:37.894-07:00Birthday Girl | Long Island Child Photography | Summer Lyn PhotographyWith an amzing personality to boo! I actually had to find photos of her NOT smiling or laughing for variety! Addison was a gem, and I had such a great time with her. We celebrated her first birthday today, and although I have a few amazing newborn session to share, I just had to get these on the blog tonite. ;-) A new prop was a lot of fun to use, and she did exactly what I had hoped for. As soon as I put it on the ground she was immediately attracted to the colors, and I got some amazing captures! Erica, thanks for today. Did I already say that I had a great time??!! <br /><br />I am in love....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-32.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-49.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-46.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-44.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-28.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-64830683082133206752009-08-22T21:06:00.001-07:002009-09-10T17:44:56.312-07:00A beachy wedding | Long Island Wedding Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyMy very fist time shooting a wedding, and I hope not my last. What a wonderful day today. Here is where it all begins, and gosh it would be so nice to do this more- to see the couple from the beginning, their love on their wedding day. (I am already anxious for the maternity and newborn sessions with them, but I am told I will have to wait a long time!) <br /><br />So, before my cop days, I went to school to become a doctor. What happened? I did an internship at a hospital under a cardiologist. One day, during rounds in the ICU, I was told, "Let's go get his wife. I have to tell her we are going to lose him today." As we told the wife, I was the one that started to well up and break down, and I decided that I couldn't be a doctor- that I can't bring bad news to someone, that I am too emotional, that I need to do something where I can remain calm and collected.<br /><br />So much for that!<br /><br />It is tough to remain unemotional when D and D were exchanging vows or when they danced their first dance. Okay okay, David Gray, This Years Love- who wouldn't cry?!<br /><br />Through my tears I got some great captures. Here is just a sneak peak into the wedding of Diane and Dave- a day that I am glad I was able to take part of.<br /><br />getting ready<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-43.jpg"><br /><br />the details...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-31.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-27.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-45.jpg"><br /><br />stunning<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog6-13.jpg"><br /><br />Diane's grandmother, who told me today that God let her live to see this day......<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog7-4.jpg"><br /><br />they did it!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-47.jpg"><br /><br />first dance<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog8-4.jpg"><br /><br />the passion...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog9-3.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-69432399026101394622009-08-15T10:57:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:45:09.248-07:00Beautiful Belly | Long Island Maternity Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyI really wish I did more maternity. B is stunning, and I mean STUNNING. At 30 weeks pregnant, she carries her pregnancy like every women only WISHED she did, including myself. We spent a wonderful morning together- and poor B, I had her in and out of clothing changes, laying on skinny railings, and just when I told her she was done, I thought of something else and made her change again. :-) Worth it though. Thanks again for being such a trooper... You have an amazing family and I look forward to seeing you FOUR soon!<br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog9-2.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog8-3.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-46.jpg"><br /><br />She wasn't 100% about the name, but after this shot, I told her she wasn't allowed to change it! LOL<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-44.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-42.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog6-12.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-37212407526561793402009-08-13T15:38:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:45:37.728-07:00Newborn Lashes | Long Island Newborn Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyDoes it GET any better than this? A new pose, a sweet brother/sister capture, and a nice, sleep smile... Oh wait, and the LASHES!!!! At least a half an inch long! That is all there is to it; it just doesn't get much better than this session. I crossed the Whitestone for this one and headed upstate- and boy was is worth every mile. Baby Ava was 12 days old, and I am not lying when I say she LOVED being folded in half! It was actually her preferred position, so I worked the angle. Thanks M for a great afternoon, and for letting me have fun with Ava. ;-) <br /><br />Go ahead, get the rulers out!!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-41.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-42.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-45.jpg"><br /><br />I wasn't kidding, this was how she preferred to be!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-43.jpg"><br /><br />I like to think she smiled bc she was so comfortable and warm in the fur...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-29.jpg"><br /><br />Nothing like a classic...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-25.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-20428145397796815702009-08-12T03:10:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:22:28.786-07:00Baby boy and his sister | Long Island Newborn Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyI love my job. I. Love. My. Job. Really. And do I even CALL it a job? I shouldn't. Why all this mumbo? Some know I just quit my job a few weeks ago as a city cop. Fun, at first, then you have a child (and children) and it changes your perspective on things. And it is sessions like these, with newborn boy R and his big sister E, that reassure "I did the right thing". Being at someone's home right after a baby is born is, well, amazing. There was just so much love and joy within this family- it just makes ya feel good. ;-) Thanks for letting me spend a couple hours with you all, and for making me love "going to work" that much more.<br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog6-11.jpg"><br /><br />I can't get enough of seeing a newborn like this!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-42.jpg"><br /><br />Played outside with her while her brother ate- is this a face, or what?!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-41.jpg"><br /><br />She did this for M n M's, lol<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-24.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-92212243206108499402009-08-05T18:23:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:23:24.704-07:00Stunning Toddler Girl | Long Island Child Photographer | Summer Lyn PhotographyEverything about 18 month old E I just loved! She was sweet as can be... And MUST take after her mom, who was the nicest ever and a riot to hang out with. Shooting at a new location is always fun, and I am glad E was my guinea pig. I can't believe I can only pick a few teasers to give- I'd love to edit the whole thing tonite! Thanks M, for a wonderful morning well spent. The sweat was SO WORTH it!!!<br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-38.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-27.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-37.jpg"><br /><br />the pout! I LOVE it!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-42.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-40.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-13049476896875995272009-08-03T08:10:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:24:00.782-07:00Sweet Sophia | Long Island Baby Photographer | Summer Lyn Photography...and post a few more photos. I knew this session called for it. I won't go in to detail about Sophia again ( <a href="http://www.sophiascure.com">here is her website</a> ), I will just post a few more from her session. She is incredibly special to me, and she holds a very special place in my heart. It wasn't important to me at this session to really capture "portraits"- what was more important was to capture the love they have for her- their bond as a family. Here are a few more that tugged at my heart (not to mention my tear ducts). <br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_2396copy.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_2429.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_2476.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/DSC_2390.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-64187746085587784282009-07-31T22:50:00.000-07:002009-07-31T22:55:41.410-07:00Become a fan, become a fan.......oh yeah, become a fan! I have FINALLY found my way to facebook... So please, blog stalkers (if there are any), become a fan! Clients, checking in here for their sneak peaks, become a fan. Looking forward to sharing on facebook, where 100% of the images are going to be different than from the blog! (But I may share the same information updates on both).<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-Washington-NY/Summer-Lyn-Photography-Newborn-Child-and-Family-Photography/85333952873"><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/5zv05tkg.gif"></a>Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-90629754489896618202009-07-31T21:39:00.000-07:002009-07-31T22:12:18.415-07:00I wish I could say I took this picture......but I didn't (hence the lack of watermark). I just edited it. Maddie is the daughter of my best friend and is a photographer's dream- the lashes, the curls...!!! Her brother is beyond handsome as well: he has his own set of lashes and with a dusting of freckles on his face... to die for. Anyway, I get my own session with them SOON, and I cannot wait!!!! Without further ado, here is Maddie. You will be seeing a lot more of her (and Joseph) in the coming weeks!<br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/Maddie20090717_2-1.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-6048067194824019212009-07-30T20:12:00.000-07:002009-07-30T20:32:36.424-07:00A year later......and Mika is still just as beautiful as she was last winter when I first met her. What I love most about photography is the fact that it can come full circle for me some day. What does that mean? That means I captured Mikayla as a newborn, and if I am lucky, I will be able to watch her grow, and photograph her high school senior pictures, maybe her engagement photos, her wedding, her maternity, and quite possibly, her own child's newborn session. THAT is a full circle for me, and I have hopes and dreams to watch my clients grow into young women (and young men!) and capture their lives through out. And don't think I forgot about Nic, her handsome older brother, who is a bundle of energy and fun to photograph. Nicole, I look forward to years of photographs of your children (and hey, maybe we can get all four of you together one day!) I adore them, you know I do, and I'll see you this Christmas again. I apologize for another large share for this one, but I just couldn't help myself!<br /><br />Don't you just wanna squeeze her legs??!!!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog7-3.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-22.jpg"><br /><br />I am going to get "Chandler" on you all and say, "Can she BE more excited?!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-35.jpg"><br /><br />I just love this shot....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-37.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-40.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog6-10.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-70867621355835654392009-07-29T21:48:00.000-07:002009-07-29T22:03:07.529-07:00I love the personalities that shine......in my one-year-old sessions. At 12 months, it seems that the transition from babyhood to toddlerhood has already been made, and they are really coming in to who they are going to be. Aidan had such a great personality, and I enjoyed every minute of today (minus the sweat! Boy, was it H-O-T today!) My favorite part of the session? Before I even turned on my camera, I grabbed A to place him in the first spot, and he nuzzled his head on my shoulder... :-( What is not to love about that?! Anyway, we were all over the place today, and he was great with wherever we went... as long as there was food involved! Sorry, Dad, for having to work so hard in the "gerber puff placement"! Thanks, M, for today, and I am glad I was able to find a spot for you. You are an amazing family with an astounding love for your sweet boy. I was lucky enough to shoot Aidan on his actual birthday, so Happy 1st baby boy!<br /><br />My favorite capture I think...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-34.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-21.jpg"><br /><br />ah, the innocence....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-39.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-36.jpg"><br /><br />we ended with a little cupcake eating<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-37.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-25.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-61470223047138490742009-07-27T19:40:00.000-07:002009-07-27T20:11:46.631-07:00At three days young......she takes the cake and has become my youngest newborn! (Now, if only I can meet client in the hospital...LOL!) Being so young, she was super scrunchy. I think I actually folded her in half at one point! Brooke's mom contacted me a while back, and she is just the sweetest woman I have ever met. She wanted to document this session because it is her last child, which I think is just so meaningful and precious. She has three BEAUTIFUL children, and I was only half kidding when I told her that I wished I could hang out with them all day. Middle girl K is so loving- she adored her big brother in ways I have never seen, and is such a mom to her little sister already. Big brother- 9 years old...so handsome and smart beyond his years. I can't rave enough about this session, and I am posting more photos than usual from this session. Thanks for looking, and J, thanks for an amazing day.<br /><br />Yes, the folded in half shot....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-36.jpg"><br /><br />I love these "womb" shots, but especially this one because she was so young, it seemed to suit her perfectly!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-38.jpg"><br /><br />Yeah, rings on toes= thumbs down... I love this one!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-20.jpg"><br /><br />Woudn't be a newborn session without a 10-toe shot...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-33.jpg"><br /><br />She opens her eyes!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-35.jpg"><br /><br />One word for this pose- yessssss! Have only gotten it at one other session!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-24.jpg"><br /><br />Big sister...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog7-2.jpg"><br /><br />Big bro and sis...<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog6-9.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-86482292339868500092009-07-25T20:58:00.001-07:002009-07-25T21:09:18.808-07:00Was this session cursed......or what?! J booked this session 4 months ago, and we planned a date in early June for the beach. We all showed up at the beach to a sand storm! We aimed for a few weeks later= no go, rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. We then met at the beach a couple weeks after that= again, too windy. Finally, today, we got it, great day... It couldn't be perfect though- we hid under a tree for 15 minutes while a rain cloud went by!!! What a nightmare! :-D I met A a few months ago after our session was booked, and I could not WAIT to photograph her. Blond hair, beautiful dark blue eyes that reflect light like you would not believe! So, even though is seemed as though the session may have been cursed, I got some great shots! J and A- never in my life have I laughed so hard during a session. Thanks for an eventful day!!<br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-34.jpg"><br /><br />I love how dad made her laugh!!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-32.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-37.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-35.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-1675932165083132662009-07-18T21:38:00.000-07:002009-07-18T21:48:57.951-07:00"Must be a pretty big contract......yup, she is worth millions!" A comment from a passer by at this session, and my answer to him. :-) Em was incredibly easy going, didn't fight us through outfit changing and spot re-locating. You know what my favorite part of this session was? The very beginning, when I walked up to her and introduced myself- she automatically put her arms out for me to hold her. Nothing feels better in the world, I swear. A lot of it because 10 months is a tough age- the whole separation anxiety thing, fear of strangers, etc etc. So it really feels amazing when a child this age comes right to me... That is how I knew it was going to be an easy session. Thanks so much J, for an afternoon spent of great photos!<br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-31.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-33.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-30.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-28.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-58282336837151304342009-07-16T17:37:00.000-07:002009-07-16T17:55:34.048-07:00Every newborn session......is a little different somehow. Some are super bendy, some are super sleepy... Some are just super cute, like Baby L. He was so tan and cute, with THE MOST AMAZING lips on a newborn I have ever seen. This was another one of my 9:30 late nite sessions, which I am actually loving lately. R and her husband actually walked in to a newborn session of mine a couple months ago when she was about 8 months pregnant. She was stopping by to give the new baby a gift (who is actually at the top of my blog), and actually got to see first-hand a session. As I was packing up, she asks, "Are you available in July?" And I actually wasn't, but how could I say no??! I couldn't- I rarely turn down a newborn session unless I REALLY have no room.... I just love them, what can I say?!<br /><br />She actually walked in to me getting this shot with her friends baby, and asked me for it....<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-32.jpg"><br /><br />I am obsessed with itty bitty toes, can you tell??<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-30.jpg"><br /><br />Nope, was NOT lying about those lips!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-20.jpg"><br /><br />Couldn't you just eat him up??!!!!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-29.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-45612089939095334402009-07-14T19:13:00.000-07:002009-07-14T19:24:58.618-07:00I am so in love with everything......about photography. After every session, no matter what, I am beyond excited to give the photos to my clients. So, it's official, I am obsessed with photography. All my friends, okay, my friend (you know who you are), hate me because it is all I talk about, all I think about. Whether it's a new location or a new prop, I love to be different and creative all the time. Anyway, I loved this family session. DJ gave me a run, literally... With a fresh pair of walking legs, there wasn't much sitting going on. That's okay with me, though. He was a ton of fun, and we had a great time.<br /><br />I love doing this shot at my family sessions...I always think they turn out great!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-19.jpg"><br /><br />Cutest EVER!<br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog2-26.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-29.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog6-8.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043993400118812281.post-34514645369068121082009-07-12T19:45:00.000-07:002009-07-13T04:46:02.299-07:00Am I the only one to get the emotion-filled sessions......especially today when I completely teared up (okay, I cried)??! When I spoke to Denise on the phone about our session, she had asked me if there was any way that I could somehow work her father's fire helmet into a photo. 911 took many from us, Denise's father being one of them. Battalion Chief Dennis A. Cross was lost almost eight years ago. The helmet in the photos was given to the family by the department, as well as the flag, which was flown at the White House. In honor of his poppy, Nolan was named Nolan Dennis. So, yes, I did cry at this session. I picked up the helmet and lost it- thankfully, Denise held it together. I'm an emotional person anyway, and photography only enhances that. Sweet Nolan, you will know just who your Poppy was, and how he was a hero to many. Not only as what he did for the FDNY and the City of Manhattan, but what he did for, ultimately, this country. <br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog4-19.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog3-28.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog1-28.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog-30.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/sumlynmad/blog5-18.jpg">Summer Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14864628648853483699noreply@blogger.com1