The “Best of” always features the most fabulous types of food, drink and shopping in the Vally.  However, the arts are very under represented on the ballot.

This year I am really pushing to get more artists recognized fortheir contribution to the Valley.   Although there is no official ballot option, there is a “Fill in your own category”  slot.

I would love for you to consider filling in that slot with:

Surprise Photography, Best Children’s Portrait Photographer

I would be HONORED to be the first in this catagory, and would have to celebrate with my clients in a big way!!!

Here is where I need you HELP!!!

What you need to do, is follow this LINK:  http://www.hvmag.com/Hudson-Valley-Magazine/Best-Of-Hudson-Valley-Ballot-2012/

And at the very end where you see “Fill in your category,”  fill in Surprise Photography, Best Children’s Portrait Photographer

Thank you and lets cross our fingers!!

Also, don’t forget Waddle N Swaddle in the Best Baby Boutique category!

When my friend Kara found out she was pregnant with baby 3, she not only told me via instant message, but she also booked me on the spot.  I was not only thrilled with the honor, but overwhelmed with happiness for her and her family.  I have known Kara for a long time and I know how much of a blessing this baby was.

I have a great past with her kids, one of my favorite sessions when I first started my business.   Both of them were fabulous little hams again for me, even thought the weather was a bit brisk.  With a late December session, we were glad to get away with a cool breeze versus 3 feet of snow.

The story only starts here, more to come….

I was on the run from one hosptial to another last month, and in my travels I had the joy of meeting this little guy.   When I got in close on him, he cracked a smile.  What a sweet and precious moment!

Just days after meeting baby “J” at the hospital, I got the privilege of coming to his home and shooting his newborn pictures.  I am a fan of older homes with character, heck I bought one, but this one had killer hardwoods and a gorgeous wooden staircase, so for me to shoot here was a big SCORE!  He was bright eyed most of our visit but after some work of being super cute, we finally got him to rest his eyes. It must be the bucket.

YES, I am still here and finally back on the blog. I will admit, I was worried I wouldn’t remembered my blog login, it has been that long.  I have had a wonderful and overwhelming holiday season.  We were shooting almost 4-5 days a week, I am normally shooing 2, so we are now catching up!

This October I had the joy of meeting this little guy.  He is a sweet little treasure and the son of a former bride and groom.  Can I say how lucky I feel that they continued their journey of growing their family with me.   I had just gotten home from a shoot at Vassar hospital and got the phone call, “He is here!!!”  I’m like, I was just there.  What a baby week!

Baby J, I look forward to watching you grow!

Two nights before the big storm hit, I got to enjoy a wonderful evening with this family to be. We hit up the CIA but there were no cupcakes or Anthony Bourdain in sight.  Apparently we missed the closing of the cafe by like 2o minutes. Like seriously,  don’t mess with a pregnant lady or photographer who are hungry.  I did send this couple to check out one of my favorite places in the Hudson Valley, who ended up hooking me up with some great food for my son’s 1st birthday party, Soul Dog.

Looking forward to meeting baby soon!!!