Look at this sweet pup! This is Eddie and he was one of my many subjects this week! I thought this image would be a great way to send everyone into the weekend.I'm heading up to the North Shore for a few days, so blogging will be sporadic at best next week. I think we can all agree that time away from computers and news cycles is restorative, and I cannot wait! I hope you all have an amazing weekend ahead, and I'll see you on the other side!
Last weekend, I got a dream assignment. I was hired to do a family film and photos showcasing the love these two sisters have for each other. How cool is THAT?I cannot wait to show you the film, but as I've said before, those take WAY more time, so it will be a while before it's ready. In the meantime, I loved these photos so much, so I wanted to share those. I've been photographing these girls since they were teeny tiny, and watching them grow up and play during our annual shoots has been such a treat. Being asked to document their relationship was the best thing ever.
A few years ago I got to photograph a newborn session for this wonderful family, and last week they added another little boy to the mix! It's so fun to see families grow and to play with the bigger kids between snapping sweet shots of the baby. Don't you adore this baby's big blue eyes?Shoots like this one are often hard for the older sibling, because it's one of many things that is focused on the baby and not on the elder child (who has usually been an only until now). And that's totally normal!So many parents worry about their kids' behavior during these sessions, and I want you all to know that I've seen it all. Remember, I'm a parent myself, and nothing shocks me. I build in extra time for these sessions because I'm prepared for poop explosions, tantrums and multiple feedings. It's all relaxed and part of the day, so let's all agree that there's nothing to sweat about.It's all worth it for the moments and memories we capture. (And please know that I love taking photos of tantrums. I won't share them with the world because I hope you will -- on said child's wedding day!)Also know that the sweet brother in these photos did not throw a tantrum, and was a normal, great kid during the shoot. I just thought it was a good time to bring all of this up!
So I tried something new last week. Besides just photographing a newborn baby, I thought it would be fun to create a film birth announcement for the couple. It's a lot shorter than my normal films, but it's a great way to introduce the world to a new family member! And I thought it would be a nice treat for out-of-town family.I had a blast working on this (and as usual, I learned a ton), and I'm hoping to begin offering newborn photo/film packages like this one. If you're not signed up for my newsletter, I highly suggest it. Serious news and coupons are coming soon!And, of course, I wanted to showcase a few of my favorite images below as well. Happy Monday, everyone!
Oh how I adore this family.I've been photographing them for several years, and unbeknownst to me until after this shoot, I've even read a novel by the father! The mother is SO stylish and fun and someone I *definitely* want to be when I grow up. And the kids are hilarious, wild little boys that laugh and live with their entire bodies. I really do have the best job.And, believe it or not, I have an internet share of the day for you! I know, it's been awhile (since I've been using ALL of my free time gazing at my pretty backyard (and weeding) or learning more about making films), but anyway, here are some lies I've told my 3-year-old.I can't think of any out right lies I've told Ezra lately, but he does believe that since he grew inside of me I have a psychic connection to his brain and that's how I always know when he's lied or gotten into trouble. And I'm certainly not going to correct that idea! I hope this lasts until high school.And speaking of Ezra, he's had some real gems lately. Last night we were talking about how fast he's growing up and that someday soon he'll have his own house. I told him he could still come over and see me then, and I would probably still help him with his laundry. He told me that when we're that old, he'll invite me to his house for book club and he'll feed me nothing but ice cream. Does he know me well or what?!?Enjoy the family photos below. And please know that my fall calendar is filling up fast, and if you want photos like this for yourselves, let me know soon!
When I tell you I am taking a lot of newborn photos these days, I am not exaggerating. And it is making me very, very happy! Here are a few shots from a new client last week -- isn't she adorable?
And I'm back! Sorry for the quiet week -- I was slammed, and the blog took the hit. I've been keeping up on my shoots, but also doing some long-term planning that takes a lot of thought, time and energy. Such projects include mapping out a new website (meetings! research! digging through old photos!) and taking loads of video courses which hurt my brain in an entirely different way.The point is, I promise I'm not lazing about reading novels and sipping lemonade at the pool. Although that sure sounds nice...For today's blog post, I wanted to show you Ezra's latest adventure. We all headed down to the lake last night for a picnic and to hear the orchestra play. We invited some friends, and when we arrived they told us they were members of the sailing club and loved to sail.Record scratch.Ezra has been begging us for about 2 years to please "buy a sailboat" so he could go sailing on the lake. We just told him he needed to find richer parents or friends to make that happen, as we were not making sailing a priority.So you can imagine our delight at learning we suddenly had a sailboat connection! And they were super excited and took Ezra out on the water maybe 30 minutes later! Thank goodness I had my camera on hand so I could capture this moment.
More babies with dogs in the family? Yay!This baby boy was adorable and fantastic and all that, but the dog? Oscar? I could have brought him home with me immediately (don't tell Magda!). Such a sweetie, and such a snuggler. This little boy is super lucky to grow up with Oscar by his side. And yeah, the baby is pretty cute, too.
