Another Happy Little Family!

Last month I got to spend a little time introducing my friends Jill, Matt & Merit to the wonders that are Woodstock Farm! We had so much fun exploring the grounds, throwing rocks in the mud and checking to see just who among us loves butter (all of us- go figure!)What a fantastic time with another of my happy little families!

Waitin’ On A Baby!

From one boy named Evan to another! Except this one is still in utero : ) Baby Evan will make his appearance sometime around the beginning of August, but I met with his mama & daddy, Samantha & Isaac, a couple of weeks ago to capture the couple during the ever increasing state of anticipation. We had a great time getting to know each other while traversing the grounds of beautiful Woodstock Farm. Please enjoy a few of the photos from our shoot!

Please check back in an a few weeks to see the photos we capture of Baby Evan!

Amanda & Peter … How Cute Are They?

I met Amanda and Peter last Thanksgiving when Peter’s mom Kris asked me to do a family shoot while she had all four of her sons and their girls together for the holiday. Kris had mentioned to me that she thought Peter would be proposing to Amanda sometime soon and hoped I could get some pictures of the two of them together. She really didn’t need to ask…various combination shots are part of every family shoot and there’s no chance I could keep my lens away from this adorable couple anyway! I mean really, how cute are they?

I had so much fun on that family shoot that I was almost giddy when Peter called me about six weeks later to ask about wedding photography. It turns out he had asked Amanda to marry him a few weeks after I’d met them : ) The three of us got together a few weekends ago to talk about their wedding plans and spend a little time getting more familiar with each other. Woodstock Farm made for a fabulous spring backdrop and the three of us got along famously! Here are a few of my favorite shots…

I love it when I don’t have to coax a pose out of a couple… this moment just happened naturally. Peter is clearly madly in love with his girl : )

I love Woodstock Farm for all of its wonderful textures for backdrops! The fresh, spring green is a gorgeous contrast to the red stripe in Amanda’s dress.

Not only are the grounds gorgeous, but the water view at Woodstock Farm is incredible! We couldn’t go without capturing it in a few shots…

I was so busy last fall that blogging took a backseat for awhile and the family photos I created for Kris were never shared, so I thought now would be a good time to do it. First up, a few of Peter & Amanda, pre-engagement!

And now a few of Peter and his best men John, Mark and Aaron… oh the antics!

As you can see, I had a really great time with this family : ) Who wouldn’t have fun with four handsome, towering brothers who only get together once a year? I’m honestly not sure I ever stopped laughing during that shoot… which makes me that much more excited to be part of Amanda & Peter’s wedding day : )

Congratulations Alyssa, Class of '008!

I haven't had the opportunity to do many shoots with high school seniors so I was really excited when Alyssa's mom Vicki called me last month after seeing one of my advertisements on craigslist! Last week we met at Woodstock Farm to capture Alyssa at this important transitional time in her life. Alyssa has a passion for photography that rivals mine, so we had a great time "talking shop" while taking her photos. She reminded me a lot of me, in that she feels a lot more comfortable behind the lens than in front of it and doesn't think she is very photogenic. I think these photos speak the truth about that, don't you?
Alyssa told me right away that she doesn't like photos of herself with a full smile so I didn't force the issue because anyone can tell when a smile isn't genuine and I really wanted Alyssa to be comfortable with me. I did manage to capture this candid smile from her when she noticed her mom & sister watching us work and got on their case to turn around and mind their own business : ) Congratulations on your graduation, Alyssa... I wish you a lifetime of smiles and anytime you'd like to go shooting with me, just get in touch!