I love this family! I have worked with Lisa for a few years (and we all grew up in Cranston just a few minutes from each other). Lisa told me everyone was going to be together for a short time in July. Her brother lives in Germany so we were going to do our best to get a variety of family photos while they were all together! Here's just a few.
Lisa is one of a kind. I've described her as the type of person who would whittle you a boat out of sticks if she knew that's what you really wanted. She's thoughtful and generous and the type of teacher you want all children to have. She is due in September with a little girl and wanted to do some maternity portraits with her husband and son on the beach since she was married on the beach. I was happy to oblige and sunset made for a great time of day. I asked if she was open to going in the water and she was so I was thrilled to jump right in with her. Her husband was a sport too- I made him come in and hold my flash :) Congratulations, B family! I can't wait to meet her!
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Melissa, my gorgeous cousin, wanted to have a family portrait with her boyfriend and a few with their dog, Kenzie. Melissa brought this huge bag of treats and was ready to bribe her for photos but she was great! I think the salt air put her in relaxation mode! I loved this session-- we stayed in one spot, utilized all that the area had to offer and I thought the happiness and love between them was really apparent without any special posing on my end!
Here's one more family from my Cranston summer mini sessions! Pasco is a model in the making! He had us in stitches!
My summer mini sessions were a success! I was able to capture quite a few cuties on two beautiful June days. I'm so excited to share these photos of Leah. She is three and a dream to photograph! Love that hair bow too!
Greyson came to my Ahoy, Matey sessions but I wanted to give a special introduction to him. Greyson was born with severe damage to his optic nerve. He will never be able to see. His mom, Jessica, told me she was not sure he would know where to look for the photos but that he loves to dance. We put on some Taylor Swift and these photos are the result of the dance party that happened! His mom and dad seem like super people- the kind that are working their butt off to make sure Greyson never has to struggle a day in his life. I really enjoyed meeting them all and I hope we can work together in the future!
Here are a few highlights from my mini-sessions in early June. My pirate jokes were out of control that day! (Did you hear about the latest pirate movie? It's rated ARRRRRR!)
Dawn contacted me to shoot a special session- both her girls would be home for one weekend and then they were going their separate ways. One daughter was going to Peru and the other to her job in another state. Dawn said she wanted a photograph to remember this time as her daughter's embark on their new lives. I loved the warmth of these three women. 
Melissa's family is soooo sweet. The girls are funny, spunky and full of energy. We did Elsa twirls, ran around, posing each way Gabriella suggested ("I've got an idea…") and tried our best to get a pony tail in the air shot (success)! I think this is the 4th time we've worked together, so it really just brings to mind how much I like seeing families year after year. I watch the kids grow and keep up with genuinely nice people.
Julie brought little Charlie Finn in for his session the day after his birthday. He was more than happy to pose and my favorite shots are the ones with the blanket that we used for his newborn session. Happy birthday, my little Chuck Finn!
Melissa and I used to teach together but have been able to keep in touch through photography. Last summer, she contacted me to do some lifestyle newborn photos and this mama was cool as a cucumber. I went to their house the day after she got home. I remember coming home from the hospital and felt like it was just a blur, so I admired her for being so on top of things! I was excited to be back with them for Tyler's first birthday/family photos and we caught some beautiful flowers. It's pretty clear to me that Tyler adores his big sister and I think the feeling is mutual.
I apologize in advance for the cuteness overload. Parker is such an awesome kiddo…and you have to know I credit his mom with my first photography lesson. We lived together after college and she was always telling everyone to pose "chin down" when I took their photos. Hahaha! Fast forward a few *maybe more than a few* years...I photographed Parker's newborn session. When mom called to tell me he was turning one…I knew exactly what theme to do (little monsters-- since that is the theme of his room). Heather wasted no time in getting in touch with Kate Caito to get some cake ideas down for a monster smash! Kate literally made the cake have fur. Parker did the best job smashing the cake (I have to say, many times babies are not at all interested in smashing a cake, much to their parent's dismay!) I didn't have to worry with this guy. I was finding little bits of green frosting around the studio for days and each time I did, I smiled!
Sosi is one adorable little gal. The weather for this session was less than ideal…a little cold, a little not-what-we-were-expecting-the-first-week-of-May…but it didn't matter. She was all smiles! We did these in her backyard and I think that some people underestimate the value of doing photos at their own home. Her mom, Kel, and I knew she would be comfortable and there was a lot of time to haul some large props (read: big bear) out to the woods. We also took out the tricycle, plasma car and other stuffed animals, but I've found that my favorite way to capture kids is just as they are! Happy birthday, Sosi…or shall I say, Emmett's future prom date???
