T Family Portraits | Rutherford NJ Family Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

It was a real treat for me to venture over to New Jersey to meet the T family. I always love the challenge of new locations. As much as I love the Hudson Valley and all its beauty, it is good to break away from the safety of the home grounds and explore a new location every once in a while.

I met the T family at their home first and spent some time getting to know them a little. The children were so much fun to hang out with and so well behaved it was a pleasure to spend time with them. We got some great shots immediately and I just knew this was shaping up to be one of my favorite sessions of 2010.






We headed to a great spot, Richard W. DeKorte Park The website and its photographs does not do this place justice. It is a little gem of a place, just a stones through away from the NJ Turnpike! Hard to believe but this is a wildlife haven for a huge array of native plants and is home to many birds, bugs and other animals.

We had fun exploring, taking breaks every once in a while for me to do my job! I was made to feel like I was accompanying the T family on a pleasant afternoon jaunt. This is how I love my family sessions to go. My aim is for the children to enjoy themselves and the fact that they are having their photographs taken is just an added extra. Mom did a great job in selecting this location as it really lent itself perfectly to enabling the children to run around and be themselves.









Dad has a rather cool motorcycle, and so Mom had asked if we could incorporate it into some of the shots. N's bedroom is decorated in a Harley theme and so they were looking to get some cool images for the walls. We had a blast at the end of the session when the children donned their leather biker jackets and cool dud shades for some posing with the Daddy's Harley. N reminded me of Fonzie, not that he knew what I was talking about, a little before his time!





Thank you once again T family. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Baby Isla | Westchester Newborn Baby Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

I had the pleasure of capturing images and making memories for the Kingham family recently. Baby Isla was just 12 days old. I am always a little nervous when newborns are more than 10 days old at the time of their shoot, but I need not have worried. Isla was a dream to work with. She was awake enough that I got some great eye contact shots, but slept for most of the session, allowing me to move her from beanbag to cushion and back several times. She was a star.

Here are some of my immediate favorites.









Here is a little slideshow I made of my favorite images from the session.



Please leave a comment letting me know what you think. Thank you.

Tarrytown Shoot | Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Child Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

Once again time ran away and I find myself playing catch up on blogging. Summer was all about finding as much time as possible between working to spend hanging out with the boys. We had a wonderful, if somewhat fleeting summer, spent at the pool, in the city, camping and lots of other fun activities - mostly involving me taking photos (making memories) of my handsome little men.

They grew so much in the few months since school ended. I was reminded of this when I reflected on Memorial Weekend photos and tried to get them to wear jeans again!!

Here are just a few of my summer favs.

Love Wedding | Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Wedding Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

I had the pleasure of photographing Mike and Alicia's wedding this summer.  I was so excited when Mike contacted me about the event, especially as it was to be held at one of Tarrytown's coolest locations - THE LIGHTHOUSE!  

A quiet, breezy July evening, with temperatures comfortably lower than they had been days before, Mike arrived to await the arrival of Alicia.  It was a small, intimate affair, attended by close family and friends.

The bride looked stunning in her halter style dress.  She was accompanied by her two girlfriends.

The ceremony took place on the upper deck, offering the bride, groom and their guests magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline to the south.

Following the photographs the couple celebrated with friends in Ossining.

New Product | Westchester Child and Family Photographer| Debbie Allan Photography|

The boys had a very impromptu photo shoot a few weeks ago here is Tarrytown. I was so happy with the images. I had a very hard time narrowing down which one I wanted to use to test out on a new product that I am now offering clients called thin wraps.

Well when it arrived in the mail yesterday I was thrilled. I cannot wait to start showing these to clients, I think they are going to love them.





They come ready to hang and so in less than a minute I found a space and hang it straight up. I cannot wait to order some more. The boys are loving it too!

Maternity Shoot Number Two | Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Maternity and Newborn Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

I had the extreme pleasure of photographing the Kennedy/Kingham maternity shoot.  Mommy to Be was only 30 weeks at the time and so we are planning another shoot around 36 weeks which I am very excited about.  This first one took place at Rockwood Hall, another of my favorite portrait locations.

Maddie their dog came along for the session too, and was a great model.  I am certain she is going to be a very loyal playmate/guardian for the baby when she arrives.

My first Maternity Shoot | Westchester Maternity and Newborn Photographer | Debbie Allan Photography

I was very excited to have the opportunity to do my first maternity shoot. D and P were great sports. We had a beautiful evening by the river at Kingsland Point Park. I timed it so that we would be able to enjoy a little sunset time at the end of the shoot, which worked out well. Oh how I love the river.

Mommy to be looked amazing, and it was wonderful to feel the excitement of first time parents as they await the arrival of their baby boy. It brought back such fond memories for me. I cannot wait to meet Baby Janes. He is due on August 8th and so I am expecting the call very soon to schedule their newborn baby shoot.

Good luck D and P. I cannot wait to hear from you!