Having two boys I do not get a chance to hang out with too many three year old girls for tea parties, so as you can imagine I was excited to be invited to Anna's 3rd birthday party. Mom had gone all out on the party planning and her attention to detail was AMAZING. The girls enjoyed flower shaped sandwiches, butterfly shaped cookies, personalized Hershey Kisses and pretty pink lemonade with butterfly straws.
They decorated their PINK cupcakes with sprinkles and spent some time dancing/flying around like butterflies as well as completing a little craft activity.
It was fun to watch how they enjoyed wearing their butterfly wings the entire time. Such girlie fun. A million miles away from my mommy world!
I put together a little slideshow for the family to enjoy.
I was thrilled to be contacted by the sister in law of one of my local clients. She had just given birth to twins and had seen the newborn shoot I had done of her nephew earlier this year.
It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with the A family and their adorable babies. G and G were a month old and were already in an amazing routine. Mommy called that a gift from NICU. The routine was thrown a little off by their first photo session, as little sister thought her brother was food at one point.
It is always a little more challenging doing a multiples shoot - to get both babies settled and asleep at the same time. However G and G seemed to be so at ease and most relaxed when they were next to each other. It was incredible to see them together.
Their personalities are already developing and it was so much fun to see them in action.
Mom and Dad are so calm and confident with them. I always love meeting first time parents and seeing them taking their new roles as parents in their stride. It was hard to believe they were new to it.
Thank you so much for welcoming me into your beautiful home.
I owe Daddy a huge apology. Not being a football fan I had NO IDEA that there was such an important game on during your session. I hope you did not miss too much. I was wondering why Manhattan streets were so deserted as I drove home!
Daddy Look a like
This slideshow requires tissues - they are so perfect. I love the way even their legs and feet snuggle up together.
I was worried that we were not going to have a chance to connect this year for the McC family shoot. Mom had scheduled it months in advance and then the night before the scheduled date one of the girls was unwell. This time of year can be tough keeping the children germ free.
Between my schedule and theirs is was proving a little challenging to reschedule. So glad it worked out. I always have such a wonderful time with C and G. They are both growing up. C is a very proficient reader now and was excited to read to me from one of her new books. She is quite the little book worm. Little sister G did a great job reading to me too, with a little ad lib here and there. I love that.
It is impossible to believe that it was a year ago that I last photographed the S family. We headed to Rockwood Hall for this years session, which is one of those places I never tire of going to. The views of the Hudson and the Palisades are amazing. It was a little chilly at times, but we covered a lot of ground, which helped to keep us warm.
Little M, is almost three and was not really into having is photograph taken this year. He likes to be in charge and his plan for the morning did not involve having family photographs taken. Big Brother R is so patient and understanding. He was a huge help to me in ensuring that M was in the shots. Thank you so much for your assistance R.
This was the first shot of the morning and is one of my favorites. It sets the mood for the rest of the gallery. M looks like he is brewing a plan!
I love this one of R being spontaneous. Fortunately I was ready to capture him having fun.
The holidays are rapidly approaching, which I find hard to believe. As every family photographer knows this is the busiest time of year, with many clients booking sessions for their annual family Christmas card.
I have known the D family for quite some time, but this was their first photo session with me. We decided their home was the perfect backdrop for the session. What a great choice. The children felt relaxed, playing on their own "turf".
I love three year olds and little Miss D was so much fun. We played hide and seek for a while. Listening to her count was the cutest thing. She idolizes her big brother and watches his every move.
I have so many favorites from this session. I think mom and dad may have a hard time selecting from their gallery.
Two weeks ago on a warm Sunday afternoon a group of VIPS gathered in the Children's Room at the Warner Library for a celebration. The VIPs ranged in age from 3 - 10 years of age. These children all have something very special in common.... their love for the community in which they are growing up and a sense of understanding what it is to volunteer time and energy to help others less fortunate than themselves.
Major Drew Fixell honored each and every one of the children at this special award ceremony, presenting each child with a certificate and reading a proclamation, declaring Monday 25th October Gunpowder Kids Day.
I love new locations for shoots. Although I have visited the NY Botanical Gardens many times this was my first visit with clients.
The K family were a pleasure to work with and four month old baby L is such a cutie. The weather was perfect, in fact it was unseasonably warm. No need for layers that was for sure. How the weather has changed in a very short space of time. Hats, jackets and gloves were in order this morning! Feels like winter already!
Debbie currently lives in Tarrytown, Westchester, NY with her husband and two sons. She loves cooking, entertaining as well as hiking, camping with her family and friends and of course taking photos!
Quote of the week
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~ Sir Winston Churchill
