N&J {Connection Session}

I had a fun session tonight with N&J at Worcetser State College! (Their alma mater, and where they fell in love. Perfect location for their session!) Seriously the stories we could tell... To start, our session almost wasn't a session, it was a gorgeous day until about two hours before hand, then the skies seriously opened up and poured! I called "N" on her cell and we decided to wait til the very last minute to make the final decision. Literally as I was driving to our session, it was raining, sunny and raining again! I really wasn't sure what was going to happen. But when we arrived, so did the sun! The weather turned out just perfect. (Which I know in my heart is good luck! These two are going to have a fabulous wedding day! I just know it!) Anyway, then let's just say we ran into a series of very interesting people who all had their own opinions about photography! LOL! Oh and poor "J", I kept calling him Dan all night! I mean seriously how could I keep screwing that up! It was probably pretty annoying...but being the great guy he is, he never said anything, just laughed. Thanks for putting up with me! Here's a few for now. Enjoy!

I know, I know, it's a little cliche but it had to be done! LOL!

Aren't they adorable!

I LOVE this shot! I know it's not for everyone, but I LOVE sun flare!

Frogs and snails, and puppy-dogs' tails . . .

that's what little boys are made of! I had a fun session with cutest little dude this afternoon. (Of course I may be a little biased since he's my nephew! LOL!)Anyway, it was a beautiful afternoon and we had a blast! Here's a sneak peek! Enjoy!

If you know me or follow the blog at all, you know I LOVE me some feet! I mean seriously, aren't these just the cutest tootsies!



Peek-a-boo, I see you!



Isn't this the cutest serious face you ever seen! Too funny!

Dates are going FAST!!!

Just wanted to let you all know, June & most of July are now booked and I've even started booking for the fall. So I know it seems early but if you are interested in a fall session please contact me soon because dates are going FAST!

And because a post is always better with a picture, here's another from my sweet newborn session the other day. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

13 days old...

Today I had the privilege of photographing sweet Miss. "E"! She's such a little peanut, at 13 days old she is weighing in at just over 5lbs. Cute, cute, cute! She was such a little doll and actually didn't mind the pictures once she fell asleep. Here's your sneak peek! Enjoy!

Anyone for tea?

This afternoon, I had a fun family session in the park complete with a tea party! The girls had so much fun! Seriously, can you blame them? A tea party in the park... who wouldn't love that? Thanks "G" family, it was fun! Anyway, here's your sneak peek. Enjoy!

Now booking July

Just a little heads up, my June calendar is now almost full! There are only a few remaining sessions in June. I am currently booking July, so if you wanted a summer session act quickly, dates are filling up fast!

And because a post is always better with a picture, here is a recent one of my oldest. Enjoy!

Making the most of your session

So your all excited, you've booked your session, but now what? You want your session to be the best it can be and honestly, who wouldn't? Well, there are some things you can do to better your session experience.

1.) LOCATION- choosing a location for your session is important. You should try and pick someplace that is special or has meaning to you. Somewhere you are comfortable and like to spend time. This will help make your images more personal for you and your family.

2.) CLOTHING- what you wear to your session is an important part of creating great images. When you are making your clothing choices, it's best to choose simple, brightly colored clothing. (Patterns are good too, just remember to keep them minimal for group sessions.) Try to stay away from too much white or too much black, and please no large logos or character type clothing. Anything with texture photographs really well. (i.e. Denim, ruffles, embroidery, buttons, corduroy & chunky knits) Consider layering your clothing, this adds visual interest and also allows for easy wardrobe changes. Also consider your comfort, if a shirt is too short or too long, pants are too tight etc . . . you or your child will feel uncomfortable and it will make it difficult to relax , enjoy the session and achieve the best possible images. For more information on what to wear, please read this.

3.) TIME- What time you schedule your session is also very important. Your session can take 1 -2 hours, please consider that when selecting a time. It puts a strain on our time together if you need to rush or you are thinking about where you need to be at such and such a time. Also, if children are going to be part of our session please consider their best time of day. Try scheduling your session for shortly after a nap. Waking a child for our session or keeping them awake during nap time will definitely make our session more difficult.

4.) RELAX & ENJOY- This is probably the most important part of creating a great session. If you are relaxed and enjoying yourself it will show! My goal is for you to have a great time and relax while I shoot pictures that tell your story.

I hope this helps you to better prepare for your session. I plan to write more articles on specific session types and get more detailed about what to expect at your session and even have a behind the scenes video of a live session in the coming weeks. So stay tuned!

J&M Sneak Peek

I had a mini session tonight with J&M. They needed a few pics for their wedding. It was fun! You should have seen us treading through knee high grass to get to the "perfect" spot in this huge field! LOL! Anyway, thanks for being troopers. Here's a few for now. Enjoy!

Exclusive Seniors Only Packages

Senior year is a fun and exciting time! It's all about finding yourself and declaring your independence.Why not do the same with your senior pictures? There's no reason you should settle for boring run of the mill portraits.My goal is to allow you to express yourself and create unique one of a kind portraits.

I want your session to be a fun experience that you enjoy! I schedule sessions tailored to you. You can choose from a one or two hour session, with one or several locations and wardrobe selections. This time is all about you! I will be happy to shoot at the location of your choice or if you prefer I can recommend some great locations.

Find out all about my exclusive seniors only packages here.

Remember to book your session early as dates fill up fast! And because I post is always better with a picture here's one of my '10 senior reps. Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day!

I had a fun session this afternoon with a Barbara and her 2 girls. They were great! Honestly they were more like a group of girlfriends then mother daughter. I only hope to have such a wonderful relationship like that with my daughters someday! Thanks girls, it was fun! Here's a few for now. Enjoy!





Serioulsy, don't they all look like sisters here?

More Seniors...

Seriously, I had to post more! These guys were amazing and a dream to photograph! Thanks again guys!

Meet my class of '10 Reps

I had a quick mini session this afternoon with my new senior class '10 reps! Boy was it fun! These guys are seriously great! I am so looking forward to our full length sessions this summer! Thanks guys! Here's a sneak peek. Enjoy!