I had a really difficult time narrowing down what to show from this session.  You see, it was kind of a dream session for me.  One where the family really didn’t want anything posed.  They wanted photos of them just being a family in one of their favorite places, and I have had very few sessions where families say that.   You see, we live in New England and we are famous for traditional portraits.  And that is awesome, really it is – I never mind doing those photos at all!  But when a family says we don’t want anything perfect, we just want something that shows us – ah, that will put me in my happy place every time.  So we did exactly that.  I met the P family (with Oliver the bulldog) at Beavertail Park in Jamestown for some family photos on Saturday morning.  Thankfully we are having a *great* stretch of weather here – sunny and 55 in November – so all of us romped around, racing, dancing on stages, climbing, singing, being silly and eating grass (okay, that last part was the dog).

There are extra photos in here.  Usually sneaks are four, but today there are seven.  And I could have shown more except for the fact that I am only human and can’t edit *that* quickly and have other work as well.  But this gives you an idea.  Look at these photos and tell me you do not feel the happiness and love emanating from them.

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P. family it was SO great meeting you!!  I’ll be in touch in a few days  🙂

When mom first contacted me about doing this session I’ll admit I was excited.  Ten and eight year old brothers.  I do some older kids, but not too many; the bread and butter of my business are the newborns and the little ones.  But ten and eight?  Whole new world for me!  I am not even sure what ten and eight years old IS yet – my son just turned 6!  All I know so far is Diego, legos, Epic Mickey and Penguins of Madagascar.  Okay so *maybe* I was worried a teeny bit…  See — that communication and relationship between a photographer and their subject is really key.  If they don’t like you, it is just not going to work!

Thankfully, these two boys and their mom made it beyond easy for me!!  We met on the campus of Moses Brown where both boys attend school.  Turns out there is this absolutely gorgeous college-like campus setting right on the East Side of Providence.  (I admit, I had no idea!)  But being on their home turf, they were definitely a little more relaxed (until they saw someone they knew! ;)), plus they knew some cool spots – always helpful!  Although it was definitely different not having to sing Elmo’s World or quack like a duck, they were truly delightful.  They were goofy and adorable and serious – all things to look forward to when my own boy reaches that age.  🙂  SO without further ado since I know mom is really excited to see these, meet the K brothers.

It was so great spending the afternoon with you guys, I’ll be in touch soon!!

My last session last week found me catching up with a family I just adore.  I first met them last year when I did a crazy back-to-back-to-back session day for them and two other families.  Loved these guys!!  The kids were just too cute and in 10 months, they haven’t changed a bit!  Except gotten bigger.  Much, much bigger.  We kept it really simple – around their house and yard.  So often we (families and I) try to do fun, different, cool locations.  And sometimes the house is really the best.  The kids are comfortable and happy and mom and dad are more relaxed.  We had a great time being super silly – including me sporting a sparkly pink Aurora tiara for a good portion of the shoot.  😉  Grandma was in town visiting so we even included her in some shots – three gorgeous generations!!  Enjoy P family – it was so great seeing you again!!

And just because I literally gasped when I saw it – check out dad’s AMAZING wine cellar (which I very happily took pictures of for him)!!!  I could live quite happily curled up in one of those boxes!