I had just finished shooting this session when I was hit with the terrible news that my grandfather’s heath was failing. He’s lived 93 fabulous years, so the call was to be expected at some point, but I was still so very sad to lose him. Going back to New York state on the very...
My dearest Peep, Yes, you still insist that everyone call you, ‘Peep’. Actually, it has just become your name now. No one even questions it. It’s fun for me to imagine you as a teenager and your high school friends calling you Peep. I no longer feel sad that you have changed your name. I’ve...
When another talented photographer came to me for family photos, I was completely flattered and jumped at the opportunity. Then, self-doubt crept in as I worried about whether or not I could give them what they wanted. Would I be good enough to capture the beauty of their family and create art for their home?...
I’m not celebrating being done shooting as much as I am celebrating finishing up my busy season with such an awesome family…red boots, bubbles, bears, elephants, climbing fences, dead trees and lollipops. Could it get any better?
When I talked to this mama about photographing her son, it came up in conversation that they were going to be getting a puppy very soon. I immediately spoke up, “If you by any chance have that puppy by the time our shoot comes around, bring her!” I thought that it would be so sweet...
