Last month, I had the pleasure of photographing my friend’s two adorable children. She wanted a couple of photos of her son just before he turned one, so I was able to squeeze in this session before our trip to Florida. How could I not? These kids are gorgeous!!!

Here’s a sneak peek of the results. Enjoy!

NEWBORN CASTING CALL!

If you or someone you know is expecting a new baby, please contact me for a FREE Newborn session to help me build my portfolio.

Included is the following:

• Free Mini Photography Session (lasting about 1 hour)
• Free 8×10 print or two 5×7 prints
• 50% off current pricing on ALL products

For the best photos, newborns should be less than 2 weeks old, so:

• If you’re expecting, let’s set a date now for your session.
• If you’ve just had your baby, contact me ASAP!

A signed model release will be required as I’ll be using these photos in my portfolio and on my blog and facebook.

Mr. M was a little sleepy when he showed up for our session; however, when he woke up, he was ready to go…well, at least his tongue was! He kept sticking it out and making some pretty cute faces for me to capture. Here’s a sneak peek for his mom:

I had the pleasure of meeting up with an old friend and photographing her two cute little girls. It was great seeing you again, Marcia. The weather was horrendously humid; however, the girls were troopers, and I was able to get some good shots during our mini-session. Marcia – I’ll have a gallery ready for you early next week, but here’s a sneak peek for you:

Our mini summer vacation in Provincetown, MA ended a couple weeks ago, but we were lucky enough to spend one of the only sunny days in June at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! These are just some fun shots of my daughter and one of her favorite things to do at the beach — catch hermit crabs!!! She can play with them for hours and hours. Such simple fun!

I used a little creative freedom in the editing room. Hey – it’s just one of the perks to help offset the lack of photos that get taken of me, the photographer, on trips like these

Of course, I have a gazillion more like this, but you get the picture. ha!

My neighbor’s granddaughter was at her house today, and since I had promised to take photos as a gift for her son, I thought this would be the perfect impromptu practice session. Plus, with all of the rain we’ve been having, we’ve had a tough time getting together to do a formal shoot. Here’s a sneak peek of  the little cutie. Just look at those gorgeous eyes and lashes!

Today, I had a fun (minus the snake and bugs!) mini-shoot with a couple of cuties! Here’s a sneak peek:

Mr. J with his sparkly blue eyes:

And little Miss A with her gorgeous amber eyes:

Thanks for letting me come and take photos today!

I am currently scheduling Pro Bono sessions, and the most common question that I’m getting is “What should [insert child's name here] wear for the session?”

My immediate response is: Please have them wear something that represents who they are. But, I can see how that can be pretty vague. So, here is a quick list of what to consider when choosing your child’s clothing (keeping in mind their individual personality, as well):

• Keep clothing simple so your photos remain timeless. We can do a wardrobe change to incorporate some more trendy styles, but overall, you want to forego the frilly chiffon dresses and little suits for our session.
• Bright colors and simple patterns are welcome.
• Accessories, such as colorful pettiskirts, cowboy boots, a funky hat, or any other fun additions can make your photos unique, and they can really help bring out your child’s personality.
• If more than one child is being photographed, try to coordinate their outfits but try not to make them too matchy-matchy.
• Solid neutral colors are always a sure bet! Please try to stay away from black or white solids.
• And most important, comfy clothing always works best. It allows me to capture true emotion and personality.

Here are a few ideas that I think would photograph well: