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Tag Archives: Ulster County Child Photographer
Dogs Do Smile, Ulster County Family Photographer…
September 26, 2011 – 7:02 pm
Back To The Orchard, Hudson Valley Child Photographer…
July 7, 2011 – 10:21 pm
I am finally back from vacation and back on the blog. Since I last blogged, T-ball and school came to an end and my family just got back from vacation. The time to blog was just not there. Now that we are back, I am playing the catch up game.
Before I left, I met with this super fantastic family. We started off with a little play time in their back yard and then headed over to one of my favorite locations, Lawrence Farms Orchards. Normally I am only here during the fall season so it was nice and refreshing to be there during strawberry picking season. Like the strawberries, this little miss was nice and sweet!










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!
Girl Of Summer, Hudson Valley Child Photographer…
June 14, 2011 – 8:26 pm
This past week I got to spend a nice hot morning with this sweet little thing. The first time I met mommy was about 15 months ago at the Live Love Learn fundraiser, when this doll was still in her mommy’s tummy. Today we all got to hang out, play some music, and scoot around the house. It was pretty hot out early this day, so I enjoyed hanging out in the nice air conditioned house. It helps that mommy is a great decorator! Thanks again for a great morning and I look forward to hanging out again soon!
Growing Before My Eyes, Hudson Valley Children’s Photographer
May 31, 2011 – 2:17 pm
This is my fourth time photographing this family. Our journey started when little Miss “A” was a newborn and our last meeting being a year ago when Mr “C” was born. For those of you who have been to my studio, you might recognize little miss “A” who is featured in one my larger wall displays. Such a cute face! Recently I got the pleasure of meeting up with them again for a little play time. Neither one of these two are camera shy that is for sure. Thank you again “L” family, I look forward to seeing you again!
Live Love Learn, The Donation…
March 25, 2011 – 8:42 pm
It has been almost 2 months since Live Love Learn and I am proud to announce that this past Thursday, our group of fabulous ladies presented a check to the American Heart Association for $5182.00. Yeah, how awesome is that, double of last year!! I want to thank everyone who came out not only for the event but for the boudoir and Little Love Mini sessions as well, that was a nice added bonus to our check!
So next year, be sure to watch out as hopefully we are able to double this donation!

Extra special thanks to Cosimo’s for the wonderful food, Essence Photography for the wonderful photos and the DJ Solution for the great entertainment!


































