Nicholas, Part 1

When I got the email from Sue about photographing Nicholas and their family I was psyched! Nicholas is my sons age and we've been in playgroup together on and off for the last couple years. So I knew this little guy was as handsome as can be. He's known for his beautiful eyes, which did not disappoint, but this little guys smile is so big and beautiful that it gave his eyes a run for the money.
Here are a few in blk and white!

Great time at the old Converse homestead last night. I had rented studio lights for a corporate shoot the following day and thought I would put them to use. So I invited the families to come over and partake in a "formal" photoshoot. Something that I would normally not be interested in.
The plan was set. Everyone was to wear crisp white t-shirts to contrast the bright blue backdrop that I had just purchased, due to the corporate shoot. Anyway, everyone was excited, the women drank wine, the men drank beer and the kids ate pizza.
And I must say the families that I invited, The Walker gang and the other Converse gang did rather well. As for my gang, well, lets just say that we will be doing another shoot soon. Take a look!
This little guys was done before it even started. This is Tony and his twin brother Bill. My mother in law is going to LOHUV me!

Tony and Aaron. Awww

Gardy, being his cool self. Although refusing to follow the simple dress code! Adorable men.

Great looking Fam!

Now, these guys really had it going on. Every photo looked like they were a family just enjoying themselves with no lights, no backdrop and nobody watching. Lets all learn from them. Ignore the photographer!

My favorite shot of the evening. I can just taste that Marlboro Light!!! The good old days.... (just kidding)(kind of)..

All about the boys

Thought I'd put a few out there of my guys. People have asked how come there aren't more photos of my kids? Well, here are a few of my beauties...

Gardy at his baseball game.
My attempt at sun flare and of course, Aaron

Another attempt at sun flare

Gardy and his best buddy ever, his cousin Louis.

All the Maine cousins (well, except Max who was in NY so we will photoshop him in there later...

Gardy and his darling friend C (thats blogger lingo).

A beautiful little flower

A beautiful flower plucked fresh from my home grown, organic garden. (just kidding- its a weed, from my aunts, photoshopped, but its so pretty...).

Goodbye to our beloved babysitter,Lara :[

Well, it happened.. she left us. Goodbye Lara, you will be sorely missed my friend.
Lara was our babysitter for a year and a half, (we've never gone past 3 months before). I can't say enough about her, through thick and thin, tummy aches (mostly Laras ;)) and the switching of careers she hung on and and smiled through it all. Whoever out there gets her next you are the luckiest family in the world!

Amazing Freeport Woman

Since I've officially opened my business in 2009, I have had the opportunity to photograph some amazing woman here in Freeport. What I've noticed is that these woman are passionate about 2 things. First and foremost, they want to be, and strive to be, and are the best moms ever. Seriously, these moms are reading the ingredients, closely monitoring screen time, making sure the kids are active- but giving room for down time, volunteering at school! I mean, I've been seeing this time and time again. BUT.. what really makes me respect these woman even more is that they are also running their own creative businesses- writing amazing articles in nationally publicized magazines, opening up their own yoga studio, creating delicious meals for charity- then writing articles on them -then getting them published, designing their own clothes, teaching Aikido and being a therapist- I mean, come on!!!! Here's to the moms that are juggling and making it work- whether it be by necessity or by creative choice, I lift my glass of red wine to you all!

Engagement shoot in York

I can not wait to photograph Sadie and Josh in their upcoming wedding in August! What a fabulous location for a fabulous couple. The land is just so tranquil and beautiful. These guys really have a great thing going.