Become 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).

I 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!

A 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!

Don't you just wanna squeeze her legs??!!!




I am going to get "Chandler" on you all and say, "Can she BE more excited?!


I just love this shot....

I 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!

My favorite capture I think...




ah, the innocence....




we ended with a little cupcake eating

At 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.

Yes, the folded in half shot....


I love these "womb" shots, but especially this one because she was so young, it seemed to suit her perfectly!


Yeah, rings on toes= thumbs down... I love this one!


Woudn't be a newborn session without a 10-toe shot...


She opens her eyes!


One word for this pose- yessssss! Have only gotten it at one other session!


Big sister...


Big bro and sis...

Was 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!!



I love how dad made her laugh!!

"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!

Every 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?!

She actually walked in to me getting this shot with her friends baby, and asked me for it....


I am obsessed with itty bitty toes, can you tell??


Nope, was NOT lying about those lips!


Couldn't you just eat him up??!!!!

I 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.

I love doing this shot at my family sessions...I always think they turn out great!


Cutest EVER!

Am 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.

I never really blog about my maternity sessions...

...but I could not RESIST this one. I don't do maternity very often, so I take full advantage when someone wants one, and now I am itching to do more! A, you are a knock out! I had so much fun with this session, which was a super late 10pm session after my girls were sleeping. A little music + a vanilla candle + me, barefoot in sweatpants and a t-shirt = a lot of great captures. Couldn't have done it is A wasn't so willing... ;-) Thanks so much for such a great session, and I can't wait to meet your baby girl in September!





my favorite silhouette to date!

Well, alright, i DO love...

...my newborn sessions. Who doesn't?? Don't answer that- I know some photographers who just cringe at the thought of photographing a newborn. They ARE hard, but worth it in the end. Baby Girl R trucked it in all the way from Jersey for her session. And at only 9 days old, she was amazing after the long trip. And any time I say "amazing" for a newborn session, I mean "sleepy". :-D My husband walked down the stairs while she was mid-pose, and said, "How do you get them to do that without them waking up?!" T and B, thanks for taking the trip! R is so sweet and pretty, and I had a great time.

Been wanting to get this pose- she was the perfect candidate!




I guess she was happy with this pose...


Yup, I got TWO smiles this session...