Mr. A. - All American Boy

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly a year can fly by.  This lil man's 1 year session was a beautiful evening of golden sunshine & those big blue eyes.  Too cute was remembering his 3m session & his older brother snuggling him on his chest...& this time they were fighting over blocks in true brotherly love fashion.  Thank you handsome for letting your mommy & I torture you yet again!  xoxox

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Kost-Suhay Wedding

This past Saturday I was honored to be the photographer for Barb & Paul.  You couldn't have asked for more perfect weather & the day just had an amazing vibe of happiness & love.  I was with them all day long from the ceremony to the reception & this awesome couple & their awesome family & their awesome friends made me feel welcome from the get go.  I was already excited for the day & then remembered that the bride is the sister to a family I've done work for so I was extra excited to see them & of course after having met the extension of the families...they are all really really great.  I am still on a happy high from their special day & I hope they are too as they enjoy a much deserved tropical honeymoon.  To the new Mr. & Mrs. Suhay, Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part & to capture the story, the magic & the fun of your wedding day.  Love & blessings for you always!

Those Baby Blues

After Miss E's 1st Communion shoot her baby brother, Mr. L's big blue eyes were just begging my Nikon for a few snaps.  I took a few & then he ended up needing a shirt change ( I think it was his plan to spit up on purpose..sneaky boy! ) & so having a new outfit we did a few more shots & the mini mini session seemed meant to be since this lil man will be 9m next week!  He's so darn tiny I wanted to put him in my camera bag & hope his mama wouldn't notice.  haha!!  And don't let his tininess full you.  He can eat double what my big booch can.  : )  My camera was extra thankful to steal a few captures of those enormous & handsome blue blue eyes!  {{{ Hugs }}}

Another Special First

This was a very special session for Miss E & I.  Most importantly it was for her First Holy Communion.  I couldn't have asked for a more angelic model or heavenly captures.  It was for me my 1st - First Communion session too & extra special because Miss E was my very, very first baby model.  Back in the day when my Nikon was the old fashioned film type, back when owning my own photography business never even entered my brain.  Her mommy, ( who I've also known for decades!  ...Even though we couldn't nearly be that old!  haha!! ) had asked me to do her 1st childs 3 month pictures.  I blissfully thought, sure I have a camera.  I had some cute thoughts in mind.  I took the pictures in my 2x2 area of my husbands & my first apartment.  It didn't even occur to me that years later doing this would be a great love of mine.  It amazes me now that people like one of my dearest friends inspired a passion I really never knew existed till a couple years later when I had my 1st child.  Some dear friends & my amazing husband saw something in me & that I didn't know was there & for that I am forever grateful.  I thought it extra special to use the same rose petals we used in my very 1st photo session for her 1st Communion session.  I think her baby & recent portrait shows in many ways how much we have all grown & how blessed we continue to be.  God bless you always Miss E.  I love you & your mommy so much.

1st Cake Smash!

Liam's parents were my very 1st E-Session ( Engagement Session ) so it seemed quite appropriate that he would be my 1st Cake Smash Session. He wasn't sure about it at first, but he made a fantastic mess. I had SO much fun!!! Blue frosting everywhere!!! Poor baby took a quick shower in my kitchen sink which also made for some cute pics! My cheeks hurt from smiling. I must also add that his very talented mommy made the banners & amazing big top cake. His party is going to be a carnival theme. Liam, thank you for rocking another fun shoot & may all your birthday wishes come true!

Hoppy Spring!

Have a blessed Easter / Passover holiday