The E Family-Cranston, RI Family Photography, RI Family Photographer
/Here's one more family from my Cranston summer mini sessions! Pasco is a model in the making! He had us in stitches!
Leah- Cranston, RI Portrait Photography, Rhode Island Family Photos
/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- Cranston, RI Portrait Photography
/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!
Ahoy, Matey! Cranston, RI Studio Photography
/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!)
To All the Dads- Cranston, RI Portraits, Cranston Photography
/Jon is my son's namesake (his last name is my son's first name). Although he is my husband's second cousin, the two of them are like brothers. Jon was up from Virginia for a visit and asked if they could come by for an updated family portrait. Dads booking portraits = the best. He adores his three kids and there were plenty of great outtakes from the session (bunny ears for days…)
Dawn and Her Girls- Cranston, RI Portrait Photography, RI Photographer
/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. 
Baby E- Johnston, RI Portrait Photography
/Baby E gave us a run for our money! She was fast asleep when I arrived and we did maybe one shot and BAM! She was wide awake. I think she was wondering what this large black lens was doing. Her little blue eyes were focused on me for about two hours. We finally got her to sleep and then she was a dream to pose. After I left, her mom texted me that she slept for hours! That's always the way! :)
The C Family- Rhode Island Family Photographer, RI Family Portraits
/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.
Charlie is one- RI Children's Photography, RI Photographer, RI Children's Portraits
/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!
The B Family- Cranston, RI Family Portraits, RI Photographer, RI Portrait Photography
/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.
Cooper- Cranston, RI Portrait Photography, Cranston, RI Children's Photographer
/Alicia is the yin to my artistic yang! She did a beautiful mural on my studio wall (which I will photograph someday soon!) We talk about art all the time, so I love being able to work with her son (who coincidentally takes art class with my son). There were a lot of outtakes from this session-- it quickly went from photos to dance party USA which gives me some hope that my taste in music isn't half bad.
Parker is 1- Cranston, RI Photography, Rhode Island Photographer, Rhode Island Cake Smash Photography
/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 2- Rhode Island Children's Photography, Rhode Island Children's Photographer, East Greenwich, RI Photography
/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???
