Lasting Memories Captured

Welcoming Lillian

I love love love maternity sessions with an older sibling.  It amazing to see kids realize that they will now be an older sibling, there will be someone else sharing their everyday lives...  I love talking to older siblings-to-be... Some kids get shy and others share their thoughts with me very openly.  This was the case with this adorable big brother-to-be...  He was so excited about his new baby sister.  He told me how he is going to help pick the baby's name and how much he already loves her... He told me all about newborn babies and how the cry because they can't tell you what they need.  It was so adorable...  And then the family came back and I got see the adorable little princess and her cute older brother loving and adoring his baby sister.  Thank you for sharing your special time with me and here are some of my favorite images

Sometimes you are lucky enough

Sometimes you are lucky enough to have your mother as your best friend.  I am that lucky...  I have the most marvelous, beautiful, smart, sweet, understanding and sometimes strict mom.  She is an amazing woman.  I can trust her with my heart and my life...  She knows me so well, that sometimes words are not necessary.  Sometimes, all you need is to be close to your mom. When I need that, my mom is always there...

It is true, when they say that mothers and daughters become closer when daughters become mothers.  I think my mom and I became closer after my children were born.  I appreciate seeing my mom be such a wonderful grandma.  I love seeing how much my kids love her. 

I hope that one day when my daughter is a grown woman she and I will share the same kind of bond...

Happy Mother's Day!

My mommy

My mommy and me.  Photo taken by my dad to whom I owe my love for photography

My kids and I.  Photos taken by my dear talented friend Karen Carey.

 

Baby bear...

I am so excited that one of my favorite families is back as my newest baby planners with their new baby boy.  He is adorable, has the cutest pulpy lips, long lashes and dark hair.  He is a complete opposite of his older blue eyed blond brother.  Their mommy has nicknamed them both - the older one is ZAIKA (little bunny) and the younger one is MISHYTKA (baby bear) - perfectly appropriate and gives me lots of things to work with.  The baby bunny shot I did of the older brother is still one of my all time favorite photos :)  This means we can't leave the baby brother without spot light :)  

Here is the showcase of some of my favorite shots from the session

Yammi one year old

I had a pleasure of photographing this handsome boy since he was in his mommy's belly.  It was a pleasure to photograph him and his loving parents in my studio and then the amazing celebration marking his 1st Birthday.  I wish Stephen a lifetime a health, happiness and joy!

Brace yourselves for a long showcase starting with the studio.  ENJOY!

The nicest family

This session I am about to share with you came about from this family wanting to capture a very important event in a Jewish tradition the UPSHERIN - or a boy's 1st haircut that takes place when the boy turns 3.  In short to explain a little bit of history about UPSHERIN, I am going to share the information from Chabad.org - a child’s 3rd birthday signals a major transition in his or her education. For the first three years of life, a child absorbs the surrounding sights and sounds and the parents’ loving care. The child is a receiver, not yet ready to give. At the age of 3, children's education takes a leap—they are now ready to produce and share their unique gifts.  The world now begins to benefit from the Torah study and mitzvot (good deeds) of this young child. 

Of course, as it always hppens, a family with more then 1 kid always wants to capture some images of other siblings and parents too.  This family has 4 wonderful, beautiful and very well behaved children and the parents wanted some image of all the kids together and then some individual portraits as well.  Well, I very happy to say, that we have achieved all the goals - family portrait check, photos of the 3 year old with long hair check, photos of the baby check, and portraits of the 2 older kids check.  I loved photographing this cuties, capturing their individual personalities was great fun for me.  I absolutely loved the gorgeous red hair of the oldest sibling, the wise and kind nature of the older boy, and spitfire personality of the 3 year old and the mellowness and cuteness of the baby. 

Thank you for allowing me to photograph your wonderful family :)

 

 

Sweet Beginnings

I am always very happy to see families come back to me year after year to photograph the kids as they grow...  I have been photographing this sweet girl since before she was born but I don't think I ever featured her and the family on my blog, so I guess this is a perfect time to start :)

I am going to share my favorite photographs that capture all the important milestone - from before she was born until the present day.  She is now 3 years old, very spirited, smart and so very adorable with gorgeous borwn eye and lashes to die for...  This is Michelle's Sweet Beginnings

Beloved...

This is my first post of 2012 and I am so glad that I am going to share some pictures of this wonderful couple who I am proud to call my very dear friends...  These photos were taken during the vacation that we got to take together this January.

Now, back to the couple...  I love photographing engagements and weddings BUT I think married couples are going to be my new favorite subject.  It is amazing to see a couple who has been married for 17 years, grew up together, had 4 children, built a life and a family together still have sparkle in their eyes when they look at each other... To eveyone who is married, we all know not every day is peaches and cream, often time kids and busy schedules, stress and illnesses pull couples apart.  Not in the case of these two, no matter what the day brings their love and commmitment to each other is inspiring!  I love you guys and wish you a lifetime of happiness and of course many more fun vacations with us :) Oh, and even though only one of you made for a totally willing model, I greatly appreciate the quiet agreeableness of the other...

Oh, and did I mention that this tiny thing of a lady has 4 kids?  Well, she does :)

Baby monkey, baby santa, baby MD...

This adorable cutie pie came in last month for his second round of photos...  We had so much fun... All the outfit changes, the rolls, the dimples, the smiles... ADORABLE...  Or as my daughter likes to say DEEEELISH...

BOYS RULE!!!

I had the pleasure of photographing this family recently and I look forward to watching the baby grow as the newest Pure and Sweet series model.

This amazing family has 3 boys of very different ages - 17, 11, and a baby :)  I found the boys to be so well behaved and patient.  All of them are handsome and they probably will break a few hearts at one point or another...  We got great family portraits and some really funny photos of the boys.  Here are a few of my favorites

A toddler, a dog, and a big park

So, I adore outdoor sessions in the fall - it is my most favorite time of the year - the lush green grass covered with colorful leaves, sun shining, amazing  blue sky...  Add to that an adorable toddler and I am one happy camper. 

This is the second time I photographed this cutie, he is adorable, has a fun personality and loves treats just like his best friend!  Here are a few of my favorte images from the session