Monthly Archives: August 2009

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Almost The Grand Tour…

August 21, 2009 – 8:53 pm

FINALLY! My office is open for business.? I had a couple delays in the process, but the doors are finally open to my Design Studio.? I was a ball of nerves tonight when I met with my clients for the first time, but all went great. Encase you missed it, I opened my new Design Studio at Waddle n Swaddle on? Raymond Ave in Poughkeepsie.? Many of you on my Facebook Fan Page have seen some of the transition photos, but here are some sneak peek photos of the space put together. ? The Grand Opening party is set for September.? Stay tuned for details.

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The space above is the nursing/play room at Waddle n Swaddle, with walls decorated in gallery wrap canvases.?? On the left 20×24, (2) 11×14′s and a 16×24 gallery wrap.? On the left, 20×20 and 16×20 gallery wraps.

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Here is the actual office itself.? There are a couple more walls that need to be decorated, but one wall includes a wall display with my custom frames.? The other, a FIERCE 30×40 showcase gallery wrap.?? My back shelf includes several album samples and space for samples from my recommended vendors just? for my brides.

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A better view of my projector, screen and wall display.? The display includes a 20×24, 16×20, 11×14 and (2) 8×10 prints.

Hours are set by appointment, but please feel free to swing by Waddle n Swaddle to take a peek at my galleries on display.? Again, please stay turned for the Grand Opening party!

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Boys of Summer…

August 19, 2009 – 9:13 pm

Today is was a day of enjoy what summer is all about, Tattoos and Baseball.? Just kidding, well….maybe about the tattoos part.? The boys and I had a fun guest over this afternoon and of course, there is nothing that makes a little boy happier than a little dino ink.

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And we finally had a Wednesday evening without rain, so we got to head out to hubby’s softball game.? I normally don’t bring the big momma camera with me, but I just had this urge to be a little creative tonight. Rather than shoot through my view finder, I just pointed my camera and shot.? No peaking, just point it up, down, left, right and click. It was fun little creative challenge for myself.

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Don’t forget the fans!!!

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Babies Babies Babies…

August 16, 2009 – 8:18 pm

For the 2nd day in the row, I was thrilled to get to shoot another newborn boy and his big sister.?? I originally photographed big sister when she was only weeks old, and today I got to visit her new home and meet her precious baby brother.?? It is weekends like this that I realize how fast time goes by and how much I love my job of capturing such important moments.

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A Fairy and Her Baby…

August 15, 2009 – 8:19 pm

…brother that is.? I was so excited when friends of ours called to announce their 2nd baby had been born.? I couldn’t think of a more wonderful couple, so hubby and I are just beyond trilled for them.? Big sister, aka Little Miss Fairy, was beyond a doll.? I couldn’t get enough of her and wanted to bring her home with me.? She was full of hugs for me and kisses for her little brother.? Happy sigh…..

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Just Enjoying A Summer Day…

August 14, 2009 – 1:04 pm

With the rain being such a downer this summer, I wanted to brighten up the day a little.? The boys and I headed out this morning to a favorite spot in New Paltz, to catch some fresh blooming sunflowers.? I was feeling inspired after one of my favorite photog pals posted some great photos on her blog, HERE. I wish I could find? a field like this, but I will take what I can get.

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I large print of this will be donated to the Hudson Valley Parents Fall Fest 2009, a benefit for St. John Bosco Child & Family Services.?? The event will take place on Sunday, September 20, 11am-4pm, outdoors In The Rosendale Pavilion (rain/shine).? For more info, check out there link on FACEBOOK.

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Custom Framing…

August 12, 2009 – 12:38 pm

My framer, Tom Morano, just stopped by with 5 beautiful new frames for my new office over at Waddle n Swaddle.? He even surprised me with a new edging, it is so beautiful. ? Tom and I teamed up a little over? a year ago and co-designed a line of weathered like frames,? which are exclusive to Surprise Photography clients.??? All frames are custom made and totally complete the custom photography experience.

Want to come see the grouping together, well come visit me at my new space :)

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(top photo 20×24. bottom photo 11×14)

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