Mine on Monday | Rhode Island Family Photography

Well, as previously stated, I was a bit under the weather this past weekend.  I caught Layne’s cold and then woke up Saturday not feeling well with what turned out to be a mild case of pinkeye.  JOY.  So there went my two sessions for the weekend.  As a result, there will be no sneak peeks this week, just other random posts.  For today, Mine on Monday.  It’s been a while since I shared the kiddos…

First up is Nolan.  This is the perfect picture of him for two reasons.  First the legos.  Legos are HUGE in the house.  HUGE.  We started off with the big old duplo blocks and then progressed to the big legos and then last Christmas he received his first set of 480 teeeeeny tiny legos (Thanks, Uncle Nate).  Ever since then it has been lego land in our house.  This Christmas he got a giant crane from the uncles – he calls it the “Craner Crane”  As a result the lego interest has just grown.  He is forever building – cars, houses, etc.  He is slightly obsessed with them we think.  But he loves it.  And I have to admit that some of the stuff he builds is pretty cool.  The second reason this picture is perfect is that he is also equally obsessed with the Penguins of Madagascar which you can just slightly see on the shirt he is wearing.  Ever since being introduced to the movie Madagascar 2 at a friend’s house, he has fallen in love.  We watch the show, we DVR it, we talk about it.  And he has named his lego men after them – so on his lego car in the picture are Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico.  And he remembers who they are from day to day – not like he makes up new names for the men each day…  This picture just captures everything about him at this moment in time.  Now if only I could have put some pbj sandwich or mac and cheese in there too it would be 100% perfect…

And next miss Layne.  Since she first walked across the room exactly one month ago today, she has been quite the independent spirit.  She is always on the go, and going quickly.  I used to be able to open the refrigerator, get what I needed out and then close it before she could get to me.  Now she is across the room and trying to pull things off the door before I have even gotten anything out.  She does laps around the house…  And the hair, oh the hair.  It is forever hanging in her face yet she refuses to wear a barrette.  (Though as I write this she is going on hour three with one in her hair, I think she forgot I put it in!!)  As soon as I take my hand away from putting one in to hold it out of the way, she is pulling it out and handing it back to me with a big smile on her face.  I snapped this the other day and it’s just a perfect little snapshot moment – all on her own, cute little diaper bottom, hair in her face, miss independent.

Just Because I Can… | Rhode Island Family Photography

Welcome to the new blog design… A few very cool features you may have noticed – some awesome sliding sidebar widgets over there on the left, a new background that matches my logo, post dividers, a bigger logo and the potential to do this: Beautiful lightbox style galleries as well as slideshows right here in the posts. Yay! So being sick CAN be productive!

Fashion Friday – Think Spring! | Rhode Island Photography

Well it’s official – we are on the way towards SPRING!  I can feel it in the air.  Really, I can.   Okay, I can’t…but I like to tell myself I can 😉  One place I can definitely feel it though is in the stores.  If you go shopping like I did trying to find anything for winter, GOOD LUCK!  Spring fashion is here and I am so excited! While fall is hands down my favorite season, Spring is a close second (once you take away the allergies!).  So this fashion piece here is going to focus on vibrant colors.  Think bright things.  Step away from the rust colors and deep greens (as much as I love both of those).

For girls, bright cute dresses or tunics.  For cooler weather shoots, layer them over a funky long sleeved tee with leggings or jeans.  For warmer weather, wear them on their own with sandals.  My favorite looks are from Boden (always) and Daily Tea for the spring.  I absolutely ADORE the first dress in Boden – it has funky beading sewn onto the bodice which I just LOVE and comes in a few different colors!!!  And Daily Tea as always has wonderful coordinating looks – check out their leggings and pants selections.

For boys, polos and button down shirts are easy choices.  For cooler weather, again layer them over long sleeved tees and pair them with a pair of cargos or a sweater. For warmer weather, shorts and sandals or khakis.  The in things for boys as always in the spring – golf looks and sporty looks.  I personally think both are an adorable style.  Very preppy, clean cut and fun.  Just try not to get too casual with the sports theme.  You can definitely have fun with it and it gives you some wiggle room, but not too casual.  The other look is just the preppy look period.  Love a blazer on a little boy 🙂  (but personally, I would go darker on the jeans for that look.)

So think BRIGHT!  Think FUN!  Think SPRING if you’re planning a session!!!!

Ten on Tuesday | Rhode Island Photography

It’s baaaaack!  (for this week)

1.  I will have had three newborns in less than two weeks after this weekend and I am THRILLED!!  I love newborns.  They’re squishy and scrunchy and just so adorably perfect in their newness.  Gives me baby fever!  Shhh…don’t tell Matt.

2.  There are still two spots left in my workshop on the 6th.  If you’re interested, contact me asap!  I am busy putting together the outline and gathering materials for it.  So excited!

3.  I just booked myself a day of beauty for the last weekend of the month.  I cannot WAIT as it’s something I never ever get to do for myself.  Thanks to an excellent birthday present from my parents, however, I am getting to do it.  I think I might even shut down the computer and phone while I’m at it.  The kids will be in Connecticut, my husband is actually NOT on call and I am getting pampered.  Yippee!  Oh and local people, it is Elan Day Spa – I’ll be sure to recommend if I like it!

4.  So Layne did end up having an ear infection.  Poor thing.  Our very first ear infection in this house.  Nolan somehow went four years without ever having one.  He also never had croup and within 12 months, Layne has managed to have both.  But my theory on this is that she will NOT get the egg allergy that he has (fingers crossed!)

5.  If you are a 2009 client and haven’t checked out my Big Canvas Sale that is going on, you really should.  Ends January 31.  Go BIG!

6.  On a related note, most people have seen my Bigger Really IS Better post by now.  But most people don’t know HOW to go bigger.  In fact, I have gotten a few questions from people about that.  They say “I’d love to go bigger but I just don’t know how to.  Do I frame it or what?”  Never fear, I am working on a follow up post about different options for going big that I offer.

7.  I just got a beautiful sample coffee table album in that I can’t wait to share with clients.  Just gorgeous!!  Even nicer and still to come is the stunningly beautiful flush mount album that I am offering beginning this year.  Think leather cover, thick pages, – an elegant way to preserve the images from your session.

8.  We are planning a trip back to North Carolina for the end of March and then Orlando in the beginning of May.  Two family trips and I can’t wait!  We’ll be in North Carolina for about a week and then Orlando for the same.  Thinking possibly about taking Nolan to Disney World but not entirely sure…

9.  I am working on a few possible giveaways as well as some photographer interviews that I haven’t gotten to do yet to help fill these slower months, so check back occasionally to see what’s going on 🙂

10.  And last but certainly not least, I am so SO excited to announce that I have been chosen by Bellani Maternity to display my work in their store!!!!!  If you are local and have been pregnant or have a baby, chances are that you know Bellani quite well.  I was beyond THRILLED that they contacted me.  My display will be going in the room where the classes are held.  If you are local and you have NOT heard of them you must must must check them out.  They offer a ton of things for everything between maternity and children under three years of age.  They are also a phenomenal breastfeeding resource as well as a few other things such as cloth diapering, baby wearing, etc.  Once I get it up there I will definitely be taking photos of the display and sharing it here.  This has thrust me into the process of redesigning some of my marketing materials so I have been a busy bee!

That’s it for this week!  🙂

Sweet Baby D | Rhode Island Newborn Photography

I am having a brief run of newborns here – three within two weeks!  This past Saturday it was little baby D.’s turn.  At five weeks old on the day of our shoot, D. was a little older than my typical newborns but mom had just seen my ad in the Baby Guide the week prior and called me to set something up.  He spent the first part of the shoot wide awake and checking out the world around him (which allowed for some cute awake shots) and then for the last hour fell into a very deep sleep.  Since mom and dad, on top of having a newborn, are in the middle of house renovations we kept the session super simple – lots of beanbag and arms work only.  🙂  Luckily little D. didn’t seem to mind at all!  I had great light, great weather and a beautiful little baby boy to work with along with a very funny and relaxed mom and dad, all of which made for an easy session!  Mom and dad it was so great to meet both of you, enjoy your sneak peek and I’ll be in touch soon!

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