Avery's 6 Month Portraits- Cranston, RI and North Providence, RI Portrait Photography

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Avery is such a joy to photograph. She's really easy going and allows her mom to dress her in several outfits per session, which is good because her mom has a flair for buying the right clothes to capture many different moods, feels and holidays! This last session was a combo Christmas card, Halloween, one dressy and one casual outfit session. It was great. The sun was coming down at just the right time and I was able to do some family portraits as well. I can't wait to see what Avery's mom cooks up for our next session!

Julie's Getting Ready! - Cranston, RI and North Kingstown, RI Wedding Photography

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Many of you know that I had the great pleasure of being a bridesmaid in my best friend Julie's wedding, as well as the unofficial getting ready photog. I won't deny that I was torn in a  sense- I so desperately wanted to be able to be in the wedding AND photograph the whole day (or even just until she had her dress on but clearly we were involved in the lacing of that gorgeous corset!). However, being a bridesmaid comes with its official duties and honestly, by the time the ceremony rolled around, I forgot all about the camera because I was having too much fun. I made Bryan go and get my camera and I took like 3 pictures at the reception. The only thing I wish I had a picture to share was how spectacular the room looked. Kate was the maid of honor and wedding planner (we like to do double duty in this group with Kelly serving as bridesmaid and the un-pregnant fun one ha ha!) and handmade so many delicate details. After cocktail hour, the sun was setting and the crystals hanging in each of the windows provided such a glow, combined with the twinkle of the lights strung on the rafters. All the navy and ivory linens and the funky chalkboard menu- it really was a site! Add to that the favors we hand cut and hot glued (maybe a finger or two as well) and the centerpieces bursting with yellow, white and orange- it was just beautiful. And speaking of beautiful...here are just a few photos including some of the vintage cars that were probably my favorite little detail (or large detail- the 60 Ford is a boat). Many, many, many happy years to two dear friends, Julie and Sean!

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Ryan, Erin and Michael- Cranston, RI Engagement and Children's Photography

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Erin called me to do Ryan's 18 month portraits but they are also getting married (and guess who the lucky photog is?!) and wanted to do a few engagement like shots. It was a perfect sunny day to take the time to relax with this great couple and have some fun. Now the countdown is on for their awesome wedding!

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Olivia's First Birthday- Cranston, RI Children's Photography

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Olivia was an absolute cutie pie- she just turned 1 and her parents wanted to take some pictures before the weather turned. We took advantage of the park and Olivia smiled through it all- we posed her on the stairs, on a bench, on the grass and to the side of a yoga group at the Temple of Music :) You never know what will make a good background!

Patrick and Delaney- Narragansett, RI Children's Portraits

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Patrick and Delaney are two of the most lovely kids you will meet (which I attribute to both their personalities and their awesome parents, Bridget and Sean). They both had plenty of things to show me in their backyard and Patrick kept making sure his little sis was in on all the action. If I told them to stand with each other, Patrick had his arm out to welcome Delaney in for a hug and a kiss. It's great to see siblings that appreciate and enjoy each other so much. As the sun was sinking in the sky, we got some awesome "hair light" which gave a golden glow to their skin and I think you'll be able to tell which picture had the most apparent angelic glow. I hope we get to hang out again someday kiddos because I will certainly be seeing your mom soon at our favorite restaurant, Crazy Burger!

Anna's 6 Month Portraits- Cranston, RI Photography

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The start of this session might have been the fastest I've ever worked-- rain was on the way. We could hear the thunder as we started to shoot so we did what we could and decided to call it a day. Bethany, Anna's mom, and her mom met me again the next day to work on the second half....which included my favorite dress. The polka dot. I couldn't get over how cute Anna was in that floppy hat! She rocked it! We also did some pictures that are going to be used as a present for someone, so while I can't show them here, I sure hope the recipient loves all the giggles and smiles Anna had to offer!

Cari and Gary- Cranston, RI and North Kingstown, RI Maternity Pictures

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Well, even though their baby was technically "at" the shoot, I couldn't put Cari and Gary with the other post I did today about babies! They needed one all their own- Cari and Gary picked Wickford for their maternity pictures and they turned out perfectly. The lighting was beautiful and Cari's outfit brought out her radiant green eyes! You could tell how excited they were to be expecting a new baby (who coincidentally, was born last week! Congratulations!) and Cari's mommy instinct came out when she saw a duck in distress- it turns out the duck just had a nasty little quahog that clamped on his foot but he was soon able to wiggle it off :) Overall, it was a perfect shoot and I wish you guys many happy, sunny days ahead with your new little bundle.

Kerry and Ruben- Cranston, RI and Brooklyn, NY Engagement Photos

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Kerry and Ruben did me the biggest honor- they chose me and drove here from NY to have their engagement photos done. Kerry grew up in RI but has long been re-located to lots of different places. They currently live in Brooklyn and in three weeks will marry Ruben in the Azores (side note- I should have offered free wedding pics in exchange for the trip, ha ha!) Ruben is from Portugal and they are honoring his heritage by having a gorgeous destination wedding.

 

4th of July-- North Kingstown, RI and Cranston, RI Portrait Photography

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Each year, Bryan and I are lucky enough to spend the 4th of July with the Caito's at their awesome beachfront property. It's a tradition and something we look forward to all spring long. I also look forward to SNARKing with Julie. I'm sad no one was able to get a picture of us "launching" the SNARK yesterday. Last year we capsized, but this year we were able to keep it right side up and have a successful sail.

The Doorley Family- Cranston, RI Family Portraits

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I adore the Doorley Family. I have the pleasure of working with Kate and her mom is a former school teacher in our system. Her sister, mom to the adorable and wonderful Eva and Cameron, is also a teacher. They wanted to do a family photo shoot and we decided to do the photos downtown. I think it was a great location. The weather was perfect, their outfits were totally coordinated and we missed being caught in the middle of a marathon by just a few minutes! Talk about luck! We had a great time and their love for each other shows!

I heart Faces- Motherhood

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This week's I Heart Faces challenge is about motherhood in honor of all those hard working moms out there! This picture was taken of my best friend Kate and my godson (and favorite subject) Jackson. To me, motherhood is sharing in the joy and excitement of seeing something new through a child's eyes. Jackson was so excited about this acorn (there was a progression of pics before this- him running towards her, so thrilled to show mommy this awesome piece of nature) and to see Kate interact, she acted like this acorn was the most precious and important thing she had ever seen. That's motherhood- the molding of curiosity and joy in new found things.

Tommy Pickles-- Cranston, RI Children and Family Photography

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OK, so, here's the story with Marco and Jeanne. I went to the prom with Marco in 10th grade. Diana is my and Marco's best friend (still, to this day!). Diana goes off to Boston University and gets a roommate named Jeanne. Jeanne and Marco meet-- love. They get married, move to Delaware and have this adorable, perfect little man that Jeanne calls Tommy Pickles. Diana is obsessed with him. I facebook connect with Jeanne and Marco and they are visiting for Easter. We do pictures. It was amazing. Tommy was SO much fun and Jeanne loves the picture where it appears he is wearing fur chaps. Love it!

The Simone Family! Cranston, RI Family Photography

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Ken and Steph both work in the same district I do. In fact, Ken and I teach at the same school and so I get to hear lots of stories about Ken's kids. He always jokes that they are full of energy and I got to meet them and see that wonderful energy in person. Adam and Andrew were so excited to show off their karate moves, make silly faces and give me a few brotherly hugs. Even though the weather was cloudy, these two kiddos brought a lot of sunshine.

Cain and Regan- Cranston, RI Children's Photography

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Cain and Regan are two babies that are on the move! They recently turned a year old and their mom, Courtney, and I had a tough time getting them in one spot together. Regan is the explorer- she wants to be checking out the lay of the land and Cain is more laid back in just taking in the scene from one spot. We did indoor photos and outdoor photos and just for fun put some bunny ears on them. I love when a parent is up for anything! Courtney also exudes calm. I give her so much credit for having twins and just rolling with it. She makes you think everyone in the world could do it!

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Family Portrait on Ice- Cranston, RI Family Photography

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Angel and Matthew wanted to have a family photo taken (and yes, I did just photograph them three weeks ago!) and they knew of a time and place where everyone would be together- the tasting for their wedding dinner! Prior to going, they stopped by for a portrait and our original idea was to have them sitting on a stone wall. However, thanks to the weather and plowing, the stone wall is under about 6 feet of snow. So, we improvised. A garage door, a hill of ice and a black sheet. I love a family that can roll with the punches and they most certainly did- they were funny and laughed the entire time. As Angel's mom said, "We like the natural pictures." Well, that's good because so do I! At a later point, I will post some "outtakes" from this session because Matthew and his dad were very funny!

Flashback Friday- Victoria + 3! -Cranston, RI Family Photography

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Lynn is a co-worker of mine and years ago had Victoria. She loved being a mom and decided to try for another....and then the triplets came! They are so much fun to work with because each child has their own distinct personality that they play off of one another. Here's a picture from the day that I loved.