Sara & Josh - Mother and Son :: Syracuse NY Family Photographer

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Sara reached out to me to get some photos of her and her son together.  I had not done a session like this before and was really looking forward to capturing their bond.  Josh is SO.sweet.  Within minutes of meeting him his personality shines through, without many words - just by his gestures and the love he has for his mother.  A good soul right there.  And also?  They're pretty (ahem handsome)!  I loved having them in front of the camera.  Sara and Josh - I hope  you enjoy the photos!

Miranda & Jamie :: Lovebirds :: Syracuse NY Engagement Photographer

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Miranda & Jamie are getting married in a little less than a month.  Eek!  I am so very excited to be able to document their big day.  A couple of weeks ago we got out onto the golf course (Jamie would play all day everyday if he could!) to do a super fun engagement session.  They are such an awesome couple - Miranda is cute beyond words and you can just tell her smile lights up every room she walks into.  And Jamie is sweet as pie.  And patient.  And was so willing to do whatever I asked of him, all the while educating me on the rules of golf - and politely asking me to step back when balls were headed in my general direction.  From the moment you meet them you can just tell they are meant to be together.  Peas and carrots.   :)

Ryan :: Peanut :: Syracuse NY Newborn Baby Photographer

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Oh Ryan - he was SO cooperative!  It made the session go fairly quickly and we were able to get a lot of great shots.  His daddy is a firefighter so we were sure to capture a shot representing that.  It took all hands on deck, but he rocked out the chin pose, and I must say he looks quite adorable doing it!

Hat by The Tiny Plum

Family Fun :: Syracuse NY Family & Child Photographer

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I love this family!  They are so much fun.  Last year they were my first family of 5 to photograph and I was terrified!  This year, I was more than excited to see them again.  The kids have grown so much and it was so good to see them again.  These kids have spunk, and I love chasing them around and capturing their personalities.  

And each one with balloons showing hold old they are!

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Avery :: Cutie Pie :: Syracuse NY Cake Smash and Child Photographer

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Happy 1st birthday to Avery - my very first newborn client!  I can't believe this much time has passed.  I love to look back and see how much she has changed.

We had a cake smash in the park to celebrate!  I must say, Avery loves her cake and isn't afraid to get messy.

SO excited - she sees the cake coming!  Ha ha.

Hmm....I think I'm going to like this.Oh yea!What?!  I'm not acting like a lady?  Do you see all this cake?!Happy 1st birthday sweet girl!  xoxo

Jonas & Lainy :: Cutie Pies :: Skaneateles Lake Child Photographer

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Recently I have had a couple of sessions with a big brother and a little sister and I have loved watching how protective those big brothers are.  You can just tell that Jonas would do anything for Lainy.  These kiddos are great - and weren't shy about being in front of the camera.  I loved it!  This session just screams summer; I like to think I documented a precious moment in time for them - photos that they can look at years down the road and say - "remember that summer...".  I hope that these photos embody years worth of memories of childhood summers at the lake.

Abby :: Peanut :: Syracuse NY Newborn Baby Photographer

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Oh miss Abby - with that adorable hair sticking out on the side.  I'm learning this - there is just no controlling a newborn's hair.  But really, it does nothing other than make these peanuts that much cuter!    

Finley & Big Sis Devin :: Syracuse NY Newborn and Child Photographer

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Here are my faves from Elmira!  They came all the way up to have some time in (and out of!) the studio and get some of Finley's first photos.  We had a great morning together - it is always so wonderful to see this family.  They rock!  I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I do.  I have watched Devy growing up right in front of my eyes, and each time I see her she seems to get cuter and cuter!

Headbands by Nature Noggins

Ellen :: Class of 2013 :: Syracuse NY High School Senior Photographer

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This is my beautifully stunning cousin Ellen.  She lives in Atlanta, but was in town visiting and asked if I would do her senior photos.  Would I?  Would I?!  It would be my honor!  I have such a love for senior photos, and knew that Ellen would be incredible to work with.  She is gorgeous.  Classic.  A porcelain doll.  A heart of gold.  Elegant.  And a happy soul to go along with it all.  We did the majority of the photos in my "field of dreams" as she called them, and then headed out to some neighborhood spots as the sun was setting.  I know I have said it before, but I've gotta say it again - my backyard has the most incredible evening light.  I want to do every session I have right there at 6:30pm.  Hardly a day goes by where I don't look out the window at that moment and think - I need a client tonight!  Ha ha.  The morning of Ellen's session it was raining, but the clouds disappeared and the sun came out to play.  She rocked each and every pose, each and every photo.  As you can see, I had a really hard time narrowing down the photos to share with you.  Oh - and a big thank you to my aunt and uncle who live around the country corner for letting me use their backyard for a few shots.  Enjoy!

Catherine :: Syracuse NY Child and Cake Smash Photographer

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Catherine has the bluest blue eyes I have ever seen.  She is an absolutely beauty and was such a sweet little girl to work with.  She is celebrating her 1 year birthday, so we also did a cake smash!  Check out the photos at the end of the post.

What a beautiful family! Uhhh, momma....is this allowed? What?  Do I have something on my face? I love cake!