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Flowers At Mohonk, Hudson Valley Children Photographer…

June 23, 2011 – 8:50 pm

 

I feel like I have been waiting forever for this session to come.  I originally met this family last fall at a wedding I photographed in Cornwall.  Mommy and daughter served in the wedding party. One of my favorite photos, of that day was of all the flower girls, including this sweetie, running circle in the closet (it was a monster closet).  Back then we talked about getting together for a portrait shoot and here we finally are.  Now that I think about it, I am pretty sure I have photographed half of the wedding party :)   One more half to go.

You didn’t have to twist my arm at all when mom suggested going to Mohonk Mountain House for our session.  Their family has stayed there on many occasions and the grounds are just breath taking.  Mom and I joked about leaving Dad with the kids and running off to the spa.

I had a wonderful afternoon and thank you very much for a beautiful day!

 

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One Glowing Mommy To Be, Hudson Valley Maternity Photographer…

April 20, 2011 – 9:28 pm

 

I have worked with many beautiful mommies to be, and they all had that “Glow.”  But I have to say, the “GLOW” of this mommy just radiated and lite the sky.    When this baby girl comes into this world, she is going to be so loved and is going to have some fantastic parents.  Like all babies, she is such a blessing and we haven’t even met her yet.  I feel honored that they picked me to be apart of such a wonderful gift they are going to give to their daughter, the documentation of her welcoming into this world.  Thank you for that and thank you for a wonderful morning at Mohonk Mountain House.

On a side note, when I was 8 month pregnant with Clinton, I treated myself to an afternoon at the Mohonk Mountain House Spa, it is a must do for any momma in waiting!

 

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Not A Bad Afternoon…

August 1, 2010 – 6:14 pm

Last weekend I treated myself to a visit to Mohonk Mountain House for a little spa action.  Baby is taking his toll on my body and I needed just a little time to relax my muscles and enjoy a wee bit of quiet time, with a prenatal massage.  After my session, I took some time to walk the grounds and just enjoy the gardens.  If you have never been here, it is just a stunningly beautiful place.  A good friend of mine got married here last October, I look forward to shooting a wedding her myself one day.

When you first pull in, the first thing that might come to you mind is “Red Rum, Red Rum,” because of the house’s similarity to “The Shining.”  No Jack here, just peace.  The grounds are open to the public (for a small fee) for hiking, activities, skating as well as meals.

It was slightly raining during my walk, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying a little macro lens and me time.

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