I had a fantastic day last Sunday on the boardwalk in Asbury Park photographing Morgan and Dave’s engagement portraits. Everything was perfect, the weather, the location and mostly the couple. What I noticed about Morgan and Dave was not the way they were when I was pointing the camera at them, but the way they were when I wasn’t. They are so kind to each other. Very kind.
I had so many fantastic shots that I created a video to show the work. Click on the arrow below. Sit back and enjoy. Oh - may want to grab a few tissues before sitting back!
I realized when I arrived to photograph Matthew and Cara that I had been photographing Matthew since he was Cara’s age. Now Cara is at that critical age I talk about - sitting, but now crawling.
Matthew is such a cute big brother. He was so excited to see me - still loves to have his photo taken. Cara sat like an angel.
Here is my beautiful boy - posing for me any way he can - gave me great funny faces and just showed me that although I was there also to see his sister…I was there for him!!
Cara has an adorable china-doll face. Her Mom and Dad warned me that she is fussy - doesn’t smile a lot.
OK. Not true for me. She was all smiles, sitting up and proving her parent’s wrong. Just wait until she becomes a teenager!!
I couldn’t believe it has been almost a year since I photographed this adorable sisters. One of my favorite things to do when I photograph sisters is to show them the photos I have around my house of my sister and I when we were young.
Kelsey is getting that confident look that I think I didn’t get until I was much older.
And Emma’s award winning smile…I can’t believe how much they have changed in a year!
Lots of laughing to get this shot. A favorite time when I am shooting!
This is the end of the shoot when I say to the girls - OK - give me some attitude. Very cute!
Would you want to go back to high school? I would - but only if it was for my Senior year…and only armed with the knowledge and wisdom that I have today!
Christina will be a Senior this year….and she shines. Her smile took over the park as we photographed her.
Christina has one of my favorite personalities - or character traits - someone whose insides match their outsides.
Christina and I loved working on this shot - we both loved her reflection in the window. Love it!
Beautiful girl! Can’t wait to watch her soar!
Jonathan and Julia loved Willowwood Arboretum. It was a natures paradise - we saw bunnies, frogs, and bugs of every type.
I love this image of Julia in the garden. Her expression is so innocent - just how it should be!
Jonathan looks like such a handsome little man in this image. There is no finer moment than when the 2 front teeth are missing! Such beautiful children!
Congratulations to Alexa who made her first Holy Communion last week. It is such a special time for a child - a time when they really feel special. That came through in all of Alexa’s images.
I loved this image - especially in black and white. The look in her eyes is so intense.
And look how beautiful she looks outside with the sun shining and her flowers in her hand.
Beautiful girl on a beautiful day!
Once again, Rylee stole my heart with her dazzling personality and smiles for her Mommy.
We had so many cute shots, I couldn’t decide which one to post. Look at the shot below - I love how expressive she was with her feet. The happier she got, her feet got higher!
Rylee and her family are moving back to Texas after a stay here in New Jersey. I will miss them dearly! Hoping to to fly down for a photo shoot!
Happy Birthday Rylee. May all your wishes come true!
Stop for one minute, forget all the craziness of the world and wander with me through my favorite garden with my little angel Myla. A world of wonder awaits .. and many life lessons are waiting be discovered. Watch closely at her little fingers they are so expressive!
Of course, be a little timid at first. Check behind doors and leave no area undiscovered.
Use all your senses. Look with care at the colors, smell the beautiful scents and don’t listen to anyone that tells you not to touch.
Don’t forget to add some music to your life…the Itsy Bitsy Spider is highly recommended.
Smile at the beauty of nature. Spring brings with it a new beginning and an excitement of things to come.
Stop, rest and breathe now and then. It is in rest that you feel most at peace.
Lastly…drink…water, wine whatever is your fancy. It nourishes and cleanses. Thank you Myla for helping me see new things in my favorite garden!
Meadow celebrated her 1st Birthday at the end of February and arrived all ready to show off her great walking skills. She looked like a little princess in her party dress.
After her wardrobe change…we captured some great images of her hanging out playing with some pearls.
I love the little legs crossed in this next image. Do you remember when you could sit like this??
OK, I just had to end with this image - I thought - don’t we all have days when we would like to just do this?? I know I would!!
What started as a professional portrait with a lovely woman named Tina ended with some beautiful images of her 2 year old son Tyler.
The gazebo in Chatham was the perfect location to show off Tina’s beautiful bright eyes and light hair. It was one of those magical Spring days we’ve been having.
Tina’s son Tyler was patiently waiting with his great-grandmother who was celebrating her 85 birthday that day. Now it was his turn to shine.
What great smiles we got! Tyler looked like such a little man in his khakis and hush puppy shoes. Made me think of my boys when they were young.
This image above is one of those “what is he thinking” image. Beautiful!
Tyler is so lucky to be growing up with his great-grandmother in his life. And the best part for me was when she arrived…I looked down and saw she was wearing red shoes.
I truly hope that when I turn 85…I am wearing red shoes!!