New Year Promotion | Tarrytown Newborn Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

Don’t forget to spread the word about my winter newborn special.

If you (or someone you know) is/are pregnant and due any time from now until April 1st 2010 please contact me to schedule a newborn session. You will receive a complimentary set of 20 birth announcements included in the session fee.

The ideal time to capture newborns is from 4 - 10 days old. So we can schedule a tentative date 5 -7 days after your due date and then as soon as the baby/ies arrive we can confirm the date of your session.

I will come to your home and fit in around feeding, changing etc.

If you would like to capture images like those below please do not hesitate to call on 917 582 2468 or email me debbie@debbieallanphotography.com

Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas from Debbie Allan Photography

Thank you to everyone for sharing this journey into the world of Debbie Allan Photography with me this year. I am so grateful to everyone for their support and encouragement. There are several people I could not have done this without. Craig has been amazing. He has been so understanding when I have been a little frazzled trying to get to grips with learning something new, setting up my website and keeping it constantly updated and just generally being there for me. Also my wonderful friend Michelle. She was the one to get the whole thing off the ground in the first place! I thank you both from the bottom of my heart. There are many other friends and family members who continue to encourage me. Cameron and Campbell are fantastic. From distributing my business cards to their teachers and principals (without me knowing) to entertaining themselves when I have been working to a deadline. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I am so excited for 2010, when I know my business will continue to grow. Watch this space for the launch of my new and exciting logo. Hopefully a new website too!! I welcome your comments on my blog and Facebook.

Enough said, I have food to prepare!!

Wishing you and your family a fantastic Christmas and best wishes for a healthy, safe and happy New Year.

Cameron reads.....

to his brother's Kindergarten class.

On Tuesday, the last school day before Christmas Cameron and I had the opportunity to read some Christmas stories to Campbell and his classmates. It was especially fun for Cameron as three years ago he had been "on the other side", sitting in the same classroom being read to!

Campbell was so proud of his brother.

Last Christmas Shoot for 2009???? | Westchester Children's Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

I squeezed in one last Christmas photo session for this year (I think). I will be creating New Year cards for the G family, which will double up as birth announcements to welcome Baby Lea.

I loved having the chance to capture images of Lea with her big sister, who adores her. It was precious to watch their interaction. Lea is not quite a month old and already she reacts with excitement at the sound of her sister's voice.

Here are a few of my favorites from yesterdays session.

Sleepy Hollow Family Holiday Shoot | Debbie Allan Photography

Well for the first time in a while the weather was not really on my side. It was raining - icy rain - nasty stuff and so we stayed inside. Which turned out to be a very wise move as I almost fell over on the sidewalk outside on my way back to my car!!

I had a fabulous time. I had stories read to me, which was a treat and it was fun hanging out with a 14 month old boy, it brought back memories.

Here are some of my favorites from the morning.

Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party, Stamford CT | Debbie Allan Photography

Directly from the tree farm, with tree tied to the roof of the car; we headed to Debbie and Jonathan's for the not to be missed GBH (oops, that means something entirely different!)decorating party.

We all had a fabulous time. Lots of catching up to do as it has been a very busy few months, with not enough "friends" time. The children did a wonderful job with their frosting and candy, including lots of eating of it!

Annual Christmas Tree Hunt | Easton CT | Debbie Allan Photography

We missed our usual annual excursion with the McNally's to Maple Row Tree Farm last weekend due to Cameron's busy social calendar. So we went alone this weekend instead. We stopped on the way at Silvermans Farm Shop, enjoyed some Hot Apple Cider and delicious baked goods - suitably fueled up for the BIG tree hunt!

It was a picture perfect day. A little snow still remained from last weekends snowfall too. It did not take us long to find THE tree. With Craig's help the boys cut it down!

After securing it to the roof of the car we headed south to Stamford for another annual Christmas tradition for our family. The Paterson Family Gingerbread House Decorating party. I will blog this separately soon.

For now here are a few of my favorite images from the mornings adventure.

Last minute Christmas Gift Idea | Debbie Allan Photography

Wondering what to get that special friend, family member or teacher? How about a gift certificate for a family photo session?

Call or email me. I will mail a personalized gift certificate to you or the recipient. Does not get much easier than that!

Happy Holidays.

Christmas Stamps | Debbie Allan Photography

I am loving my Christmas stamps. I splurged and ordered custom stamps this year. Every time I look at them I am reminded of the wonderful session with Santa Baby. Sorry to all of my UK family and friends who will not get to receive one of these on their envelope.

10 Day old Baby Girl | Tarrytown Newborn Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

What a dark haired, dark eyed beauty. Baby L certainly did not want to miss out on the action. She was wide awake for most of the session, giving me a chance to get a glimpse of her amazing eyes. She did eventually cave and fall asleep, enabling me to get some sleepy poses too.

Looking forward to capturing some images with Baby L with her big sister very soon.

Congratulations to you all G Family. She is precious.

Snowy Sunday Morning | Sleepy Hollow Family Christmas Shoot | Debbie Allan Photography

I was a little worried yesterday that the weather was not going to cooperate for this mornings shoot. But I need not have worried. It was gorgeous. A little snow left on the ground from yesterdays snowfall and a perfect blue sky.

I love a family with a plan - they knew what they wanted and I went along with it = FUN!

A roaring fire, santa hats for all of the family, happy, easy going children and a cup of coffee to get me going. What a great way to start my day.

Thank you for sharing your Sunday morning with me.

Fabulous Briarcliff Family | Westchester Children's Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography |

I could not wait to get home and look through the images of this afternoons session at Rockwood Hall Park. First of all it was a picture perfect afternoon, and a great day for a family stroll. The parking lot was overflowing with cars when we arrived and so I think many people had the same idea as us - it was yet another bonus good weather day!

Meeting with the H family for the first time was a treat for me. They are delightful and by the end of the session I felt that I had known them for much longer than 90 minutes.

What a lucky boy J is to have two such wonderful older sisters to look out for him. They have a special family bond and I think it is really evident in the images that I captured.


There are lots more to come, but for now here are a few of my favorites:

Thanksgiving in Brooklyn

Our family tradition is to celebrate Thanksgiving with our friends in Brooklyn. They are just like family to Craig, the boys and I. Thanksgiving without them would not be the same.

We spent a big part of the day in Prospect Park. The weather was beautiful and so Maddie and the boys were very happy to run around in the leaves and chase squirrels (well at least Maddie was anyway).

Dinner was SUPERB, as was the wine. Thank you so much for hosting once again. We are now looking forward to our Christmas festivities together.

Here are a few of my favs from the day: