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Toothy smiles
One of the nicest parts of photographing kids, if I'm lucky enough to see them for multiple sessions, is witnessing their growth and transformation over weeks, months, and years. In the first year, it never ceases to amaze me how quickly they change. I last saw...
Twins: Twice as nice
I've broken a golden rule of blogging by letting so much time pass since I lasted posted. If you're reading this now then you haven't lost interest yet and I thank you for that. It's not that I don't have any great new pictures to post. Just the opposite. It's been a...
Remember the cherry blossoms?
It's already been a few weeks since the peak of DC's cherry blossoms and I'm just now getting around to posting images from the session that I photographed then. William's mom Christina called me with a special request to schedule an outdoor session amidst the famous...
Five tips for making your baby’s photo session a success
During a pre-shoot consultation, I go over simple suggestions with clients that can help make their photo shoots more successful. Here are some ideas to consider, which you can also apply when taking your own photos: 1. Well rested, well fed - The best time to take...
Birthday girl
It's been a few weeks since I last posted, but I'm finally catching up a bit. It's been a busy time thanks to all the new bookings now that spring has arrived. I had the pleasure of photographing Aspen right after her first birthday, just days after she took her first...
The session album
I got my first sample album in the mail a couple of weeks ago and finally had a chance to take some pictures of it to post here. I am so pleased with the quality of the book. Each one is custom made from scratch with your choice from over 40 fabrics for the cover. I...
Storyboard ideas
I just wanted to post some ideas for multi-image layouts that I recently presented to Cecelia's parents. Plus it's a good excuse for me to show off more images from this shoot. It's so tough to narrow it down to just a few; I have so many favorites! Back in my...
Little porcelain doll
There's something classic, yet contemporary about these photos of Cecelia. I always ask my clients if they have any handmade blankets or clothing that we can use during the photo session. These hand-knitted items are a perfect example; they add a little something...
We’re not done yet
This was just Round 1 with Andie, but there will be more to come soon!
Baby with the biggest smile
Fallon's mom wanted to make sure we captured a gummy smile before Fallon's first teeth came in. Fallon made the job easy, obliging us with endless big grins. I'm looking forward to 3 more shoots with Fallon over the course of the next year to see how she blossoms....
Custom Photography: I couldn’t have said it better myself
A new client said to me recently that once she saw the photos I shot of her friend's baby she would never again be satisfied bringing her daughter to a department store portrait studio. Then she called me to set up her own shoot, ready to make the...
Great light: Returning to the scene of the crime
I have an assortment of new products of which I'm slowly ordering samples. For the fine art canvas gallery wraps, I just had to use this image. It looks gorgeous (if I do say so myself). For a detailed description of gallery wraps, check out this post. The light in my...
Stella and the boxer
From the moment I walked in the door and got a warm welcome from the family dog Jackson, I knew that he'd make a great model especially juxtaposed with tiny Stella. Stella felt like a feather in my arms compared to my now 9 month old son. It wasn't so long ago, but...
You asked about family photos…
...so I'm posting an example of the kind that I like best. This is a really nice candid moment.
It’s a girl!
Colette was my first baby girl shoot. I don't know what's up with all the boys, but this little sweetie loved posing for the camera and we got some amazing images as a result. I think this one is a portfolio contender. What do you think?
My new favorite
I was looking through my archives and came across this little gem, which looks like an oil painting to me. It's my new favorite.
Teething Baby
Liam had a lot of pain from teething during our shoot. It's a tough situation when the star of the show is feeling so lousy, but a cute baby is a cute baby even when he's crying. Fortunately we got a few smiles too.
Faves of Finn
Here are a couple of favorites from my shoot with Finn. He's my first subject since I launched my new website so he is featured prominently there. He has the best spikey hair!
Jake: then and now.
Finally, my first post: Look how much Jake has changed in 5 months! 1 week old 5 months old
Mounting: a great way to display your prints without a frame
All prints come mounted for stability. Desk portraits (5x7s and 8x10s) are mounted on matboard. Wall portraits are mounted on styrene or masonite. For a ready-to-hang options, standout mounting or fine art canvas gallery wraps are available. Check here for pricing....