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!!!

My husband says I need an...

...assistant buyer. I am completely obsessed with buying hats and knits for my newborns, I must have over 20! I can't help it, I get a lot of great models, like baby I, who is seven days young. The bear hat is new and from one of my favorite etsy sellers, who has made me about 5 hats in the last month! Anyway, I was an amazing baby, and was so perfect during our session (and those LIPS!!!). I love walking into my newborns sessions and hearing the parents say "Do what you want!" Free reign!! Newborns are so bendy and flexible, it is amazing that they truly sleep through the positions that I put them in. Thanks M and S, for being so welcoming and letting me dote on I... I was a true pleasure.

The joy of a new engagement...

...was wonderful to capture. D and D compliment each other so well, it is no wonder they are planning on spending the rest of their lives together. Acting quirky, laughing together and at each other (which was incredibly funny for ME, being on the outside!!)... What a great couple! Our whole session was laughs and jokes, and photographing their love for each other was so easy. Congratulations on your engagement, may your life be filled with as much joy and laughter as I witnessed at our shoot.

A session near and dear to my heart...

...is baby Sophia. Three months ago I photographed Sophia when she was just over a week old. I recently found out that she has been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy- in which there IS a possible cure for!! I will let her facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=78605264002 ) tell her story. We, as parents, are in a HUGE effort to fund raise for Sophia, to give her a chance at a beautiful and fulfilling life.

I can only tell Sophia's story through the images that I was able to capture that day... She is truly the sweetest baby, and is being raised by the most loving parents ever. I feel so blessed that her parents are letting me capture their beautiful daughter again in a few weeks. See you soon sweet girl....