Fresh Bellies Casting Call! | Rhode Island Maternity photography

All spots booked, THANK YOU!!

Normally, photographers do what is called a “Fresh Faces” campaign or casting call when they want to change up the images on their site.  I personally like the faces that I currently have on my site 😉  I am okay with those adorable squishy, lovable, cute faces.  But what I am looking for some new shots of are bellies.  No, not beer bellies or flat athletic bellies (because those just make me jealous – the flat ones).  I am looking for gorgeous, round, glowing maternity bellies.  I have a few different display opportunities coming up and would like some fresh bellies – even though it is one of my favorite things to shoot, I don’t see nearly as many of them as I’d like.

Nursery Contest Winner! | Rhode Island Family Photography

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!!!

Handsome Baby T. | Rhode Island Newborn photography

Sometimes, my newborn families contact me way in advance.  I had one client call me at 12 weeks pregnant!  But not everyone does (I know I would have NEVER been that organized before getting into this business).  Sometimes I get a call and people say I just had a baby and I would love for you to come and take pictures.  At that point, I drop everything I am doing and get over there as soon as I can.  Because I know that the time is flying, the baby is changing and I have only a fleeting period in which to get those precious, precious shots.  (Okay, that is kind of extreme – I have gotten those shots with a five week old.  But you know what I mean and man was that five weeker a tough nut to crack!!)

Gorgeous new mama M. was one of those phone calls.  She got in touch with me when T. was a little over a week old and we coordinated to get me there just in time for him to turn 12 days.  And let me tell you, I normally like them young (4-7 days), but 12 days is kind of great as well I’ve discovered.  He slept like a dream and was just such an easy baby to work with!  We had a great time sweltering while he was perfectly content to be warm and cozy.  Even Cassie, the first “baby” in the family got to get in on a photo.   For a brand new mommy, I kept telling M how amazing she looked and you can see for yourself in the photo below – so happy, relaxed and just glowing.  We got to use some of the different beautiful places in their house as well as more traditional shots on a blanket I have only ever used once or twice!  The photographer in me was very happy 🙂  And when I saw the shots that I got on my monitor, I was even happier.

M. it was FANTASTIC meeting you.  I had such a great time with you and little T.  You and S. give him lots of snuggles and kisses and enjoy this time with him!!!

Five Days New | Rhode Island Newborn Photography

A few months ago I was contacted by J. to photograph her newborn whenever he or she decided to arrive.  I was excited because she listed one of my absolute favorite clients as how she heard about me.  Then last week I got the email that baby L. had arrived a few days early so I set out to photograph her last week.  At all of five days old she was just about perfect.   And so were mom and dad (mom looked absolutely FAB).  One of those really sweet, fun couples and families who I love to photograph.  Although it took L. a while to settle down we got some beautiful awake shots with her and then some sleepy ones as well.  I was also able to get some shots that I just absolutely adore with mom and dad.  Sometimes, it’s actually nice to have an awake newborn – as long as I have a willing mom and dad.  😉  (And I get extra snuggle time with them to get them calmed down too, score!)

Not only was her family very cool, L’s nursery was absolutely beautiful with very special and personal touches and unique furniture.  On a second visit a few days later, I got a few extra shots in there as well.  One of the things I always tell people is that if they have something special or sentimental, have it on hand and we will try to get it in the photos.  J. had the baptismal gown from her great great grandmother hanging in the room, so we had to include it in a picture.  It was just a stunning gown and such a special thing to have – I wish I had something similar for my children.

J. and T. thanks so much for having me over (and back again).  L. is just absolutely precious – enjoy her!!

I have several more newborns coming up so if you want baby fever, I’ve got it!  🙂

Crista and Charles in Love | Rhode Island Photography

When I first announced that I wanted to try a few couples shoots, my friend Crista from Crista Acosta Photography down in CT contacted me about a session for her and her husband, Charles.  At first it started off jokingly, but then when I responded that I would LOVE to shoot them, she got serious 😉  Thank GOODNESS for that because not only did I finally get to meet Charles after hearing about him for, oh, about two years but I got to photograph a truly beautiful couple in one of the most gorgeous locations I have ever shot in.  (Though I freely admit, all three of my couples are gorgeous!)  Crista and Charles had just celebrated ten years of being together a few days earlier and have been married for three of those years with two incredibly gorgeous little boys to show for it as well as one beautiful little girl.

We met this past week at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT for a beauuuutiful evening light session.  I want to only shoot in the evening.  And at this park!  Hahaha.  Okay, seriously, though – I could have spent all evening shooting there.  And the light?  Well, the light just gets SO gorgeous if you are willing to wait it out and stay a little longer.  We did gardens, buildings and then finished on the beach.  And thank goodness Crista is also a photographer because we shared a brain.  She knew exactly what I was talking about, she saw places the same way I did, they were down for anything (including laying in the sand and posing outside of a bathroom) and she had ideas of her own that were just brought to life beautifully.  I had a DELICIOUSLY wonderful time with them (minus the bug in my salad at the restaurant with them – not so delicious).

And if you want chemistry?  These two have got it.  In spades.  They embody everything I was hoping for when I started doing this.  Two people with no real special reason other than to celebrate in photographs how much they love each other and what an absolutely AMAZING life they have made together. 🙂



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