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Precious | Rhode Island Baby Photography

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:14:02 +0000

I have been extremely busy these past few weeks – 9 sessions in eight days topped by a wedding this past Saturday. Awesome and fun but super intense and slightly exhausting. As a result though, I have tons of things to share as you could probably tell by the number of posts last week. I have more this week!!!

First up today is a very very incredibly special session. Last year around Christmas time I took part in a national program called “Giving is Awesome.” Basically it was to find a very deserving family and give them the gift of photography. A session and all of the files from that session. I got several wonderful, amazing and heartbreaking entries but the one that stood out to me the most was the story of baby Violet. I don’t want to get into too many details, but mom has had many struggles over the years with some major health issues and their dream of having a baby didn’t ever seem to be happening. Through a few blessed twists of fate, they were able to adopt the beautiful baby Violet. Her adoption was just finalized last month and she turns one any time now. So it was the perfect time to do their session and celebrate what a miracle they have received.

We had such a great time during their session and Violet is not only beautiful, but so sweet and scrumptious. And as a side note, it turned out that both the nominator and the nominee went to UConn with Matt so he got to reconnect with them as well. Good all around Enjoy!

Nursery Contest Winner! | Rhode Island Family Photography

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:07:38 +0000

Well, they say the third time is the charm. Sometimes it’s the fifth or sixth. Adorable little Sophie was the winner in my nursery contest wayyyy back in March. But due to weather, illness, weather, miscommunication and weather again, we had to keep rescheduling. So finally, on Tuesday I got out there to do their session. We had such a great time – Sophie is absolutely adorable!! At ten months old (today, actually) she was just at the point where she could stand on her own but wasn’t really into taking steps yet which makes for some fun shots! We stayed in the nursery for a while and then after a quick outfit change headed outside for additional shots. I had such a great time shooting her – the expressions she gave were just priceless and so classic-ly ten months old. Perfectly adorable!!!

Mommy & Me Sessions! | Rhode Island Family Photography

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:16:56 +0000

Are you wondering what to do for Father’s Day? Did you think about photos but didn’t want to go all out? If so, my “Mommy & Me” mini sessions may be perfect for you!! These are special sessions that are, as the title states, only for mommies! The ones who never get in front of the camera, the ones who are usually taking the photos. Do your hair and makeup, grab the kids and meet me in the park for some photos! These will be held in Roger Williams park on Sunday May 23 and there will only be four slots available. (The rain date will be Saturday June 5.) Check below for more details and if you are interested in booking a session, contact me!

One Year! | Rhode Island Family Photography

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:19:52 +0000

I ended my work week last week with the beautiful little Miss P. and her mom and dad. Mom had wanted some one year old shots so we met up at Roger Williams Park on Friday which turned out to be her actual birthday! That usually doesn’t happen. Usually I see the kids right before or right after, not on their birthday. But her birthday it was so we set out for some photos of just her and a few family shots as well. P. was (next to newborns) my absolute FAVORITE stage to photograph. She is old enough to sit up and loves life and people but can’t yet run away shrieking from me walk. So while mom and dad (and sometimes grandparents) helped to make her laugh, growl and smile, I snapped away. It was, after two amazing newborns, an amazing toddler session. She did phenomenally well and we were done in possibly record time which is always good – both for the subject and the photographer!

Happy happy birthday sweet baby girl, I hope your party was wonderful!!!

Five under Five | Massachusetts Family and Newborn Photography

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:16:39 +0000

Yep. Five under five. You read that right. Five beautiful, adorable, huggable girls, all under five years old. To be specific – five years old, three and a half, two years old and 10 days old!!! I was so excited when K. contacted me to do their newborn session because I knew it was going to be a challenge. I’ve done newborn twins and I’ve done families with three kids. But I’ve never done a family with both.

You’d think with those ages and newborn twins that the house would be a wild crazy place but I got to their house and was immediately SO impressed with how smoothly and wonderfully it was “run.” Run isn’t the right word but you know what I mean. The big sisters were adorable, mom and dad were so relaxed and everyone was just so happy and so sweet. And on top of it all, there was just SO much love in that house. You could just see it in the way everyone interacted with each other, talked to each other and played together. It was incredible! (I also want to mention they have the best toy room. Possibly EVER.) In fact, I came home and told Matt that as a mom of five with two newborns K. had it much more pulled together than I do with just two!! I had a really delightful time with all of them. We sang lots of songs (Rudolph was a favorite) and the girls even offered to share their snack with me. A great way to start my Friday morning!! So without further ado, meet babies I. and J. and big sisters M., S., and A. in just a few of my favorites that I’ve edited so far!

Shhhh…she didn’t know I was taking the picture. My favorite kind of shot. True and honest moments of emotion.

Love love love love every single thing about this picture. Love.

Sneaky sneak | Massachusetts Newborn Photography

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:12:11 +0000

Just one for mom and dad – we got it!!!!! And for the rest of you – the five GORGEOUS girls I got to spend my morning with today! More to come!

Long-Distance Family | Rhode Island Family Photography

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:17:23 +0000

The C. family drove all the way from New York for their session with me this past week. No pressure or anything, really!!! I think it’s the farthest I have had someone come – when I was in PA someone drove 90 minutes. But these guys braved 95 through Connecticut. And anyone that has driven that knows how lovely it can be. But come they did, and with two absolutely beautiful little girls for me to photograph. When we were planning their shoot they said they wanted to use the RISD area since that is where they both went to school which thrilled me because I was itching for some urban! They took me all over the RISD and Brown University areas of the city (boy did I get my workout!!!!) and we got some great shots before watching the sun set over the city as we walked down the hill back to our cars. I had such a great time with them, little E. and C. were just great troopers and so cute. It was great to see how much E. loves her little sister and how much love, even after a 2 hour car ride, they had for each other. (And it was also great to see another set of siblings with completely different eye colors!) E. and W. it was great to finally meet you guys! Enjoy your photos and your precious little girls

Originally I set up to capture just little C. but when I saw mom’s expression I knew I had to get it in there. What resulted is a top ten favorite moment ever.

Borderland with B. | Massachusetts Family Photography

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:50:07 +0000

I met up with the beautiful little B. and her family for the completion of her session up at Borderland park on Sunday afternoon – we lost the light a little too quickly the first time around last week! She did a great job for the second time in six days – totally adorable, totally happy. Big bright blue eyes and the cutest little haircut!! There was dancing, there was singing, there was even a bit of headbanging, grunting and roaring. She was just SO pretty in her little outfits with the barrettes and the shoes – made me excited for when Layne gets a little bit bigger And when mom smiles and when dad laughs, it totally lights up wherever they are. Even in the shot below where they are out of focus you can still see just how happy their little girl makes them and how genuine joy looks. J. and V. it was great working with you guys (again). I had the best time playing with B. and running around making a fool of myself to get the shots Enjoy!!

All done!!!

The End of Philly | Philadelphia Family Photography

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:50:04 +0000

After a weekend much needed to relax and catch up on work and family, I am back at it!

I ended my weekend in Philly with one of my closest friends in photography – the lovely Bernadette Uzcategui of BU Photography. You have seen her and her family on here a few times now. Her son is just absolutely darling and I adore him with all my heart. He adores me equally. Although he likes to call me Jamie. I forgive him for that though.

I love shooting Bernadette and her family because, well for one the pressure is off. And I get to have more fun and be more liberal in my editing. But mainly it’s because there is just so much love there. I have told them before that the two of them (she and her husband) have this closeness that not many couples have. Remember when you were first in love, when you first got engaged or when you were newlyweds? Remember the feeling you would get when you caught each other’s eye or touched each other’s hand? These guys still have it after 11 years (it’s either 11 or 13 I am blanking at the moment) of being together and 6 years of marriage. There is a love they feel for each other, a closeness and silliness and intimate relationship, you just see it when you watch them. And to watch them with little E. (and their dog, Kia who has been with them forever) it becomes even more apparent and takes on whole new shades. They are this perfect little nucleus of a family. We should all be so lucky

Philly Part 4 | Philadelphia Family Photography

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:30:56 +0000

My last session for Saturday was the gorgeous H. family. Seriously, they are just all pretty, pretty people. I last saw them two years ago when A. and L. were three and one and now they have grown into these beautiful little girls. All baby is gone It was so great to see them again and reconnect with the family. This time mom and dad even got into the action which made for some phenomenal shots. The light was yummy, the clothes were bright and colorful, the girls were delightful, all in all a really really great last shoot.

By the way, the first two shots rank among my favorite shots. EVER. Seriously. Some shots just make you smile – both of these just make me incredibly happy to look at. In fact I dare you (triple dog dare you! Christmas Story, anyone?) to look at the first and not crack a smile and to look at the second and not feel the motion, the light, everything.

I love this because it is TOTALLY sisters.

Isn’t mom beautiful?? Dad’s not so bad either but I wanted the concentration on mom here.

Thank you so, so much H. family. It was great to see you again. Keep those girls close – they’re going to be heartbreakers!!!