Monthly Archives: January 2011

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Love Me A Redhead, Hudson Valley Children Photographer…

How can you not adore a redhead.  Mommy came to me when this little sweetie was first born to do her newborn photos, but unfortunately I was about to give birth any minute to Clinton so I had to turn her down.   Lucky for me, rather than go to someone else, she waited.  What an honor!

I loved how simple we kept the clothing, but at the same time,  the colors made such a bold statement.  I often go through closets and drawers at clients homes, not to be nosy, but to help in the clothing selection process.  When I saw this shirt, I thought it was the sweetest thing and so different. Nothing you would find on a mall shopping rack.  Pair that shirt with a  cloth diaper and red hair, we got ourselves an outfit.   After the shoot I heard back from mommy, turns out that shirt belonged to her back in the day.  How sweet and sentimental is that!

It’s A Tiny Baby Girl, Hudson Valley Newborn Photographer…

This past week I got to take advantage of a snow day and headed over to Vassar Brothers Medical Center to meet yet another tiny little newborn.  These first time parents were recently featured on my blog when we shot their maternity photo, yes that tiny little belly bump in the snow.   Sometimes it just isn’t right to see a new mom look so fantastic after just having a baby the day before. Mommy and daddy both looked like complete naturals.   I  can’t wait to see baby, and her puppy, again for her newborn shoot.

Them Eyes, Hudson Valley Newborn Photographer…

There is no doubt that this little baby girl will have beautiful eyes, just look at her mom and dad.  Mom is not only beautiful, but looks beyond fabulous for just having a baby.  I have to thank mom and dad for inviting me into their home last week and giving me the honor of photographing their precious baby girl.  I can’t wait to help you decorate those new walls with some beautiful pictures. And a special thanks to one of my favorite clients for referring them to me.   Btw mom, I need the name of that lipstick color again, LOVE!

Ladies Night, LIVE LOVE LEARN…

Don’t forget, Thursday evening is our LIVE LOVE LEARN event.  I fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association.  Tickets are $25 and include goodie bags, door prizes, hearth healthy food, gifts, exclusive offers from vendors and a chance to win some amazing raffles.   Tickets are still available for purchase at Elizabeth Boutique, Bella Luci Saloon, Waddle n Swaddle, Jaymark Jewelers, Mary Abdoo and of coarse myself.

Please stop by anyone one of these locations or drop me an email at melissa@surprisephotography.com and I will hook you up!

Baby Girl Beech Tree, Hudson Valley Newborn Photographer…

Here she is again, baby Beech Tree.  This session was the  last in our “Welcoming Me” series.  In the womb, in the hospital and now at home, we have documented some very important moments in growing of this family.  I have to say, I love this couple, they are just great people to be around.  I am kind of sad our little journey is over, but hope in the long run it is not.  This sweet little thing mad me laugh so hard and has a great story that her parents will be sharing for a long time.  I will keep you guessing though.  Hopefully in a year from now you will see little baby Beech Tree again.

Lucky and Baby, Hudson Valley Maternity Photographer…

The top accessory/prop for photos this year, the dog!  I love dogs, so when a client asks if they can incorporate their dog into their photo, I’m like heck ya!  I always felt as though having a dog was one of the best ways to prep oneself for parenthood.   They rely on you to care for them, feed them, love them and clean up after them. I think that is why dog owns have such attachments to their pets and consider them to be one of their babies. Well on this day, I got to hang with first born and big brother to be,  Lucky.  What a cool pup and by coincidence we walked by a store called just that, “Lucky.”   In a couple more weeks we get to meet Lucky’s new sibling, so stay tuned.

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