Monthly Archives: February 2011

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Washington Slept Here, Hudson Valley Maternity Photographer…

The morning I was getting ready to head to this session, there wasn’t a cloud and the sky and it was a beautiful shade of blue.  The day before it was almost 60 degrees, so it is going the same today right.  As soon as I took my first step out the door, I was slammed with the reality that winter was still hanging around.  The wind chill made the air feel like it was frozen.  Yes, frozen air.   The house we shot at was an amazing historic home located in Hopewell Junction. It is very much lived in, but at the same time you feel like you are walking into the Colonial Era.  I was a bit afraid to touch anything but was lucky enough to get a tour.  Yes, I was being a little nosy but the history and decor of the home was so amazing.  Come to find out, George Washington stayed in one of the rooms of this home.  As I was leaving, I had a minor heart attach when I knocked over a churn.  Thank god they made things of sold wood back in the day and it was fine.

As for our expanding family, I have been lucky to hang with momma and son at Waddle n Swaddle on several occasions.   I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their maternity/newborn sessions, as I have also photographed their friends baby last year.  Big brother was a man on a mission, to find the cat.  We got a little camera time with him, but there is no holding a toddler, on the hunt, back.   I have to also thank mom and dad for braving the cool, crisp air and heading outside for a couple shots.  Can’t wait to meet baby!!!

Family Farm, Hudson Valley Family Photographer…

I think I need to change my title to “Official Farm Photographer of the Hudson Valley.”  I have shot on several farms over the past couple of months and I am so not complaining, in fact I want more!  This day, like many others started of chilly, but it was completely doable to pull off an outdoor family shoot.  I spent about 20 minutes getting a tour of the farm while scouting out shooting locations.  One of our biggest issues was the depth of the snow in some of the more desirable shooting locations. I kind of dragged them out to some spots anyway ;)   After scouting out the locations and heading back to grab the family, the snow started coming down and it was coming down good.   We kept the babies safe and warm in the car until the scene was ready and then we brought them in. Figures as soon as the shoot was over, the snow stopped.

When moving into the barn where some of the cattle is kept, I got the joy of seeing several new baby calves, only 24 hours old.  Some nursing right from there mommas.  It was an amazing scene.  In the barn I captured what may be one of my favorite images, the boy with his baby calf.  The calf was only a day old, momma cow looked on as we got some newborn pics, LOL!

It was a nice to spend the morning with this family.  I envy the not only their immediate family relationships, but their brother sister bonds as well.

Mr. Clinton, Hudson Valley Baby Photographer…

It has been a while since I have blogged about my family, so I thought I would give you an update on baby Clinton. He is now 6 months old and growing like a little weed.  He is happy and as cute as can be, although he could sleep a little longer during the night {wink wink}.  He is a spitting image of his oldest brother Brayden but shows signs of Kieran every now and then, obviously not the hair.  I took advantage of a happy baby afternoon and spent some time with him and did a mini baby shoot.  Yes, he is a cloth diaper boy :)

Blushing Heart Boudoir, Hudson Valley Boudoir Photographer…

Our boudoir mini sessions, an event to raise money for the American Heart Association, was a huge success. It was ladies night, we sipped wine, enjoyed some chocolate treats from Crave and had some great laughs.  Some ladies walked in a bit nervous about the experience, not knowing what to expect, but all left saying of  “Heck YA,”  I just did that!  Some came in for their husbands, some for their boyfriends and some even came to do it for them self.  Thank you again ladies for a wonderful evening.  I had such a great response, we will be doing it again.  Stay tuned for details.

In Memory, Hudson Valley Pet Photographer…

For many of us who are pet owners, we consider our four legged creatures apart of our family, one of our children. Many of my sessions involve the family pet(s).    This past week I learned the sad news of two families who lost their dogs to illness. My deepest sympathies go out to these families.  Rest in peace puppies.

Dogs are not our whole life,
but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras

Farmer Boy, Ulster County Newborn Photographer…

Two months ago I had the pleasure of working with this family when we did momma’s maternity photos on their farm.  Then just days after Christmas,  their baby boy was welcomed into the world.  Normally I photograph newborns within the first 12 days of life, but unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, we were not able to meet.  But this week I finally got to head back to the farm and hang out with this sweet little baby and his sister.   Big sister was a lovely little hostess and took great care of both her baby brother and baby doll.

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