wonderland.

This past weekend we enjoyed our first “real” snow and by that, I mean a non-blizzard snowfall!  For the first time in a few months, I decided to pick up my camera and take a few shots.  Hope you enjoy the wonderland.

being young can be so much fun!

Last weekend I photographed Sophie again – it has been 8 months since I photographed her last and I cannot believe how much she has grown.  She is now speaking in full sentences and she is so full of life!  Sophie read to me from her pirate book, played in the leaves, rode her tricycle, raked the leaves and finally, went for a wheelbarrow ride!  I hope you enjoy this peak at some of the photos

katie and brian…..

This past weekend, I shot a wedding with Brooke Sforza – http://brookeallisonphoto.com/blog/

We had such a great time working together that day and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful day!  The foliage was amazing, the weather was perfect and the location was very fitting.  Katie and Brian were so wonderful and I am so happy for them both and so thankful for the opportunity to meet them and help Brooke capture their special day!  Many thanks Brooke   I wish Katie and Brian a wonderful and exciting future together!

they both had stellar shoes

the hottest of summer days…..

Perhaps a few of you will remember the week following Independence Day weekend?  Here in Connecticut, that was one of the hottest weeks we have seen all summer and the day these photos were taken was the steamiest day of that week – I believe the thermometers finally peaked at around 102 F or 103 F that day!  All that having been said, you will all appreciate the fact that these two children and their mother withstood 2 hours in a park having photos taken – I believe they enjoyed a trip to Rita’s after we finished!

Here’s to the hottest of summer days!

Sometimes when it is bright out, I tell people to close their eyes and wait until I tell them to open them for the photo – it’s always fun to snap a photo while they still have their eyes closed!

Vermont Country Wedding…..

Last week I had the privilege of shooting a country wedding in the northwest corner of Vermont – for those of you who have never been to that area of Vermont, it is quite breathtaking and a very peaceful place to be.  I think Anna and Zach made a great choice in having their wedding in Anna’s hometown!  Congratulations to you both – I wish you great joy in this new phase of life together and I hope you enjoy a glimpse of some photos from your wedding day!

Alice

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing miss Alice – it was such a blast!  It’s so fun to be able to see how quickly a child develops their own unique personality – I hope you enjoy this little snippet of photos!

Congratulations Joanna and Jeano!

This past weekend – on Father’s Day, to be exact – I had the opportunity to photograph Joanna and Jeano’s wedding.  It was my first solo wedding of the season and what a beautiful couple they are!  Congratulations you two – I wish you great joy and happiness in your future together and hope you enjoy this little preview of the photos from your wedding day!

Baltimore – an unexpected surprise!

Last week, I was able to hop in the car with my husband and head to Baltimore for less than 24 hours while he worked nearby.  It’s funny, when I think of Baltimore, I automatically think of a city mentioned in a silly musical – because you have to sing about it for anyone to pay attention, right?  I was quite wrong and felt a little foolish when I arrived in Baltimore and was amazed by the stellar architecture, funky culture that exists there, excellent food and local beer….. and I wasn’t even there 24 full hours – I only had the time to walk through about 3 neighborhoods!

Well, I could go on and on about my brief visit to Baltimore, but I will have to visit again before I say any more   There are 3 recommendations I will make, however….. if you find yourself in Baltimore, you must, must, must go to eat at the Brewer’s Art Restaurant and be sure to order their Artichoke Ravioli with mint pesto sauce – one of my new favorite dishes; seriously, I would make the 4 hour drive just to eat that ravioli!  I would also recommend Langermann’s Restaurant in the Fell’s point neighborhood – their shrimp and grits is excellent (you would think they were a true Southern state) and their local beer on tap is the best I’ve tasted yet!  Noteworthy neighborhoods that I wish to spend more time in?  I would recommend Fell’s Point and Mount Vernon – two of the three I walked through.  Very stunning architecture and cute little European style townhouses.  And of course, if you are new to Baltimore, you should probably walk through the harbor area and visit Federal Hill – just beware of the touristy traps there that could keep you from the rest of the City!

Baltimore, I must say… you were an unexpected surprise!

Sean eating an Astronaut Icecream Sandwich from the Science Center

The last remaining Naval Ship from Pearl Harbor

Hotel Brexton (really nice & inexpensive hotel in Mount Vernon)

Killian Comer

Yesterday, my sister-in-law and newest nephew came over and we took some photos of little Killian.  If you look back at previous posts, you will recognize the name from the maternity photos- he arrived on April 16th and is just now over one month old!  Congratulations Patrick and Mandy- you’ve created another adorable little guy

Happy First Birthday! Sneak Peak…..

Yesterday was not only Tax Day, but my friends’ little boy’s first birthday!  In honor of turning one, here is a sneak peak at the photos….. Christina and Tim, I hope you both enjoy!