Sisters, Little Italy

Pyper and Elle are the best of friends and do everything together. They are incredibly talented dancers and love to listen to music. They were a pleasure to shoot...full of ideas and enthusiasm. Pyper and Elle, Thank you so much for the opportunity to take your pictures!

Hunter Family (Sneak Peek)

you'll just have to wait and see...

Yonker Family (sneak peek)

the skyline for the Seattle family...

Sisters-sneak peek

Get ready to meet the coolest grade-school girls ever....

Newborn shoot follow-up

Thank you to all those who emailed me about the newborn shoot. I am no longer taking submissions and will be in contact with those who emailed me. Thanks to all who were interested.

Fun Family Portraits

One of my favorite photographers, Millie Holloman, just wrote a fantastic article on "How to Create Fun Family Portraits." I am frequently asked about clothing and location choices, so I thought these might be helpful tips for those of you who have an upcoming shoot:

Just Do It! (Something Fun That Is): The best way to get natural, interesting photos is to do something interesting that your family does naturally. Go get ice cream at the local ice cream parlor; plan a photo shoot at the bowling alley; visit the zoo. The venue adds interest and depth to the resulting portraits; certainly more eye-catching than a black backdrop!

Mix It Up; Don't Match Up: Does everyone in your family wear matching shirts every day? If not, why should you look so "matchy-matchy" in your family portrait? Instead of wearing the exact same thing, choose a color palette (three colors or less) and have everyone create their own outfit within that palette. Look through your favorite magazines for photos; look at how the model families wear individual outfits that complement one another, and mimic their style!

Don't Act Natural--Be Natural: Cameras can make you uneasy; they can also make even those most animated individuals turn stiff. For years, parents have taught their children to smile with one simple word: "Cheese!" How natural is that? Spend time talking to each other; adults should interact with the kids--hug them, play with them, kiss them. Let grandpa tell that story that puts the whole family in stitches every time while the photographer capture those priceless reactions.

To read the full article, click here.

John Johnson Farm

PNC Park

Rained out by the 3rd inning.

Shoot Schedule--October and November

I am now scheduling photo shoots for the following Saturdays:

October 11
October 25 (I can only take one shoot on this day)

November 1
November 8
November 15
November 22 or 29 (just one of these dates)

There may be some availability during the first two week of December.

Also, if you are interested in a session during the week, please contact me for availability.

Weekend BBQ

Cole

{and a few of the kiddos while dad was getting cole to sleep...}