"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...

Not one photoshoot to share...

...but actually three! I spent the day at the arboretum last weekend, met some amazing families, and got some great captures! Instead of a separate blog for each one, I decided to just put some of my favorites up! First, there's little boys P and C, both with me to celebrate their first birthdays. It was a great morning spent with boys, who I feel I just don't get to photograph enough! Both of them had THE MOST STUNNING blue eyes I had ever seen. Blondie P's eyes were the lightest blue- check them out- there is no photoshopping going on there! And C's eyes are these deep, royal blue color that girls are going to lose themselves in some day. I ended the day with a four month old baby girl A, who is so easy to photograph it was ridiculous. She was so picture perfect, she almost looks fake- like a porcelain doll or something. Thanks everyone for a great day- finally, this weather broke... these sessions were a long time coming!

greatest capture of a mom and son ever- I love it!


I wasn't lying about the eyes!










nothing like a cake smash in a radio flyer, lol


my GOSH she is pretty!




can you blame her for her beauty? Look where she is getting half her genes from!

Twenty tiny toes...

...means that, yes, the twins were born!!! Ten day old twin girls that I have been waiting to photograph for about five months now- they were worth the wait!! O and S were just amazing. As I photographed them together, all you do is just let out a huge sigh at how bonded they already are. When one fussed and I put them together, IMMEDIATELY, they calmed and fell into deep sleep. Jen, thank you SO much for letting me capture your girls. You and T are phenomenal parents, and I look forward to photographing the girls' bond again.











one of my favorites from the session

Someone please email me...

...and tell me enough newborns already?! I am guessing I WON"T get that email though. Who can ever get sick of a newborn?! I mean, I love them! I swear I can just eat them up. So, another newborn, sweet baby girl. I was a LITTLE nervous about this session- she was 2 weeks old. I haven't been able to get to my newborns super fast anymore- not with the rain that June brought upon us and the rescheduling and craziness that the beginning of summer has brought. I had my doubt, but she melted after about an hour. I was SO happy with this session (and relieved I was able to give the mom images that she would love).

And STAY TUNED!!!! My first set of TWINS coming TOMORROW!!



Gotta love my macro lens! The detail, the detail!




Gosh, I just love this image- big sister love....


Yup, got this pose once, and I can't stop

I am personally asking anyone and everyone...

...that follows my blog to donate to Sophia. Here is her website. I have blogged about Sophia before- I photographed her as a sweet, sweet newborn, only days old. Now, she is the sweetest 4 month old you'll ever meet, with the most amazing story-telling eyes you will ever see. Sophia has been diagnosed with SMA, spinal muscular atrophy, a disease which attacks the muscles and for which there is no cure. Their family is amazing, doing such a great job fundraising to help Sophia get into a trial stem cell research program.

I am in love with this family and this little girl. I have never seen two parents so in love with their child- they have their own little made up songs for her that they sing to her constantly. And when Sophia hears them, she literally lights up. She is a gem; she is a fighter. I pray for her constantly.

Please, contribute if you can to her cause.