And who ever said that boys...

...aren't fun to photograph?! S was a riot, and we had a ball. And you know what? Where girls are cute and all in pettiskirts and bows (I have 2 girls, I know), I love getting down and dirty (literally) with boys. We played in the dirt, on a bull dozer, with cars and trucks, on the beach, in the field... It was non stop fun- and tiring (my legs are a little sore today!) Thanks, C, for a great couple hours. I wish it hadn't ended!!

this was our last stop, and his first smile- had I known it was a bulldozer that was going to make him laugh, this is where we would've started!






i L-O-V-E this photo!

Holiday Session Information!!!

Wait...isn't it June??!!

I know, but since October has completely filled already, I had to think about the holidays. So here is the deal- I am booking for holiday sessions from November 1st to December 1st. (Unless, of course, you are already booked in November for a session- J, I am waiting for those twins!!) Being done by December 1st will assure that you get your pictures in time for the holiday season- get your cards out, etc etc.

I have holiday package info coming soon as well (be on the look out). Ideas for sessions are still being brainstormed, but think super fun, different sessions coming your way (can anyone dress into their cutest Holiday pajamas and say PILLOW FIGHT??!!) LOL, just a thought! I refuse to do anything traditional or cheesy, that's just me. If you have had a session with me, you know I am a little crazy, and if you haven't had a session yet, well, get ready! Why not start with a with the holidays?!

Here is the bad news... I will not be booking at all from December 15th to January 15th (I may be making exceptions for newborns, as they have minds of their own and I cannot tell them to show up when I am taking time off). It is our first holiday season in our new home, not to mention I have not seen my brother or my sister in almost a year now... I'd like to celebrate this holiday, and make it extra special for my two girls.

Thanks for understanding this much needed break to unwind and recharge my battery. I came out of the gates full force with this business, and it hasn't stopped since, so I am really excited to relax, eat a LOT of food, hang with my two growing girls, and try to see my sister and her seven kids (yes, SEVEN!!! I am a follower on her blog, check her out!) and my brother and his 3 boys... Oh yeah, and my mom and dad, who in the midst of all this, up and sold the home I grew up in and moved to South Carolina this week!

Thanks for reading and keeping up with the blog.

Ever just meet someone and...

...click with them, right away? J and P, what can I say- you guys are amazing people, and I had such a great time. I do, however, feel a little used, being passed around your group of friends like some, well, whatever. :-D You know what I love about photographing so many people in the same circle of friends- the fact that I have to bring something different to the table. I am constantly coming up with different ideas, different props, different ways of posing, because let's face it, it is great to be different. So again, another amazing newborn. Baby boy J was great, and although we didnt think he had it in him, he pretty much slept the whole time. He had eyelashes that made me hate him!!! Thanks again guys, for letting me in to your home. Again, a great time had by all.

those lashes I was telling you about!


daddy's little skateboarder!


thanks J, for a different looking hat!




my.....favorite.....shot

I have decided I am going...

..to blog a lot more. There are so many sessions that I still haven't blogged about, sessions near and dear to me, babies that were born premature, children that have made me laugh, whose sessions I look back on with a smile. So I will try to catch up with the old and continue on with the new... Baby boy L was the cutest, sweetest boy with an amazing head full of hair! He was the second newborn that I have done in my home- basically because all my moms had their babies at the same time (naturally), so I feel like I am working around the clock trying to get all my sessions in. To L's mom and dad, I truly enjoyed hanging with you both, and thank you for a great session. He thought he was going to win by staying awake- but doesn't he know I am a Virgo, and a perfectionist, and I just won't give up? ;-) Thanks L, for letting me win.

this pose never seizes to shock me- newborns and their flexibility!


I love first putting them on their belly, and they kind of just fall into a cute pose...


something new, a twist on the thinking pose...

My new macro lens...

...has me incredibly excited!! I've been using it for my newborn sessions, and the closeups and the detail in those itty bitty body parts is incredible. Take Baby K, for instance... look at his teeny tiny hands and toes- I just wanted to eat him up! He had eating on his mind too- the kid must have feasted for at least an hour- which I never mind, I love talking and hanging with new parents, getting to know them. C and K, I will drive to Brooklyn for you guys whenever you want!! Thank you for letting me in your home to photograph your sweet boy. Congratulations again.









Thanks to Sandra over at SeptemerBlue for inspiration on this picture...

FINALLY UP....

...and running!!! After a few months of some incredibly hard work, the new website is now up and running. I have a new pricing section to still put up (I am not printing for everyone!), and a little tweak here and there, but done!! Thanks to all of my clients that have made the new site possible. For all the hours of shooting, the nites staying up editing and trying to launch this thing- it has all paid off! So that you again, I hope everyone enjoys the new site!!!

I will be launching a contest later today at some point!

Be on the lookout!

I love when gift certificates...

...end up being amazing shoots. It's because the mom's never plan for it, just kind of get a certificate for a session and go with it. I was SO HAPPY with these... Baby D was one of the best babies, so happy and content, and I am glad I was able to get to him! I never plan for the newborn sessions to be early, so I was shocked when I received the email two weeks before his due date, telling me he was here! Luckily, they live close by, and I shot over and got some great captures. Thanks to Liz and her aunt for referring me and getting her this gift... :-)







gotta love capturing a smile!!!

I did say before...

...how much I love being outside, right?! I can't get enough of the nice weather (when we have it!) and being able to shoot outside on-location! M is 9 months old and was a gem at our session, and a TROOPER! Loved the beach, the grass, the basket, the grass again...everywhere I put him for pictures, I got a smile! I swear this age is so much fun to photograph! The babies are so animated at this age, not to mention fascinated with everything... T, it was a long time waiting, between the weather to finally hit us and be nice, but we finally got it and I am incredibly happy with the results!!! One year pics??! ;-)

My newborns are lucky for me...

...to have such an amazing friend! What the heck does THAT mean?! lol Well, my dearest and closest friend surprised me a few weeks ago and gave me this amazing blanket- a blanket that I had been wanting for my newborn sessions for about 5 months now, but couldn't bear to buy it just yet. So you could imagine my surprise when I opened the box to see it!! So why are my newborns lucky?! Well, look and see! It photographs AMAZING, the colors are phenomenal, and I have used it a every newborn session the last two weeks. Baby A was the first to be photographed on it. She was such a beautiful girl, and check out her LIPS!!! And her sister??!! Let's just say, I have two girls close in age myself, and I do NOT look forward to what is going to happen in the future. Melissa, let us BOTH lock our doors now! The blond hair, blue eyes (insert fainting icon)..... I am ending this blog now, out to the hardware store to buy chain links right now, and putting one in the mail for you!

The most fun ever at a cake smash...

...was had today! The weather held up and we finally got to do an OUTDOOR smash, and it was a riot! K was the cutest little girl ever, I mean, just stunning- not the biggest fan of sugary cake (I know, what is WRONG with these kids!! LOL). I always tell the moms, "Don't worry if they don't like it, we will make it look like they did!" Maria, thank you so much for today! I had such a great time and couldn't wait to blog and post the pictures from our session. Happy FIRST birthday K!!











What am I about to get myself into??!!!

Getting a taste of family sessions...

...outdoors- and I am LOVING them! My approach to family sessions is incredibly laid back and un-posed, which is why I think I am thoroughly enjoying them. Overall, I have just been excited about being outside, being my first summer in business... Anyway, this was another great session, and I really enjoyed capturing the girls- this age is always a difficult one (getting a 2 year old and an infant together is always tough), and I always walk out thinking, I really hope I got a great one for a frame for their house... And I did! As soon as I got this one, I pretty much pumped my fist Macauley Culkin style in Home Alone, thinking "YES!" in my head. C, it was great finally meeting you (how long were we waiting for this one??!!) You have an amazing family, and I look forward to seeing the girls grow together!

I fell in love...

...with this family this weekend. The parents were the so sweet and funny, and the kids were ADORABLE!!! H is going to be an absolute knock out- not that she already isn't! While we were walking through the trails, there was a little boy that ran up to her and simply stared at her...and didn't look away. He stared for so long that we actually looked at each other and chuckled a little- It was almost like in the cartoons where the hearts start coming out of the eyes....! :-D Good luck mom and dad with fighting off the boys! And her little brother... what can I say- they have a great set of genes ;-) and are two of the most well behaved children I have ever met. L, thanks again for a GREAT session- so glad we FINALLY caught up!!!