Francesca was so beautiful on her first communion day. I photographed her big sister two years ago on her special day and I was so excited to document Francesca's turn. This mom and dad are so lucky to have three daughters who are all so special and unique.
Long Island Indoor Lifestyle Photography Session Reyes Family
So I know I have talked about this a lot, and you might not want to hear about it again, but I seriously LOVE doing indoor lifestyle sessions in my clients' homes. Here's the thing, you feel most comfortable in your home, which lends itself to getting more natural photographs of your family interacting and being together. Kids, especially very young children, feel more comfortable in their home. When the children are comfortable the photography session goes really smoothly and who doesn't want a smooth and easy photography session. And since the kids are relaxed, mom and dad become relaxed; win, win, win, I say! I think most people hesitate to do an indoor session in their homes because we all get hung up on the things we don't feel are "picture worthy" in our homes, maybe it's not as clean as you want it to be, or there is an area of your home that you don't really feel is decorated well, or you have messy kids, like me, and your house is always a little bit of a mess. I get it, I live the same way you do, but your house doesn't have to be perfect for an in-home session, I promise you. I tell clients to tell me the rooms that are off limits, for me that is my office, it is so horribly overcrowded with crap, I would NEVER want it to be photographed, but my kitchen can be de-cluttered in about 5 minutes and gets great light. Plus a lot can be cropped out, trust me, that pile of clothes over in the corner of the room gets hidden by the bed. But being at home can be so wonderful because I get to capture your baby carrying her blankey, or that arms up that they do when they want you to lift them out of their crib, or the way they like to make silly faces in the hallway mirror. These are the images you will cherish when they are older and their blanket that they had to take everywhere is now somewhere under their bed collecting dust because they haven't needed it to sleep in 5 years.
Little Sister
This is what life with twin toddlers and newborn really looks like. When mom contacted me about having a session for her new arrival and that she would want some photos of the baby with the twins, I love that I was able to come in and photograph what life is really like for them. They have such fun together as a family and I hope that I was able to capture their love for one another.
Little Baby "A"
Sweet baby "A" was only five days old when I photographed her and probably the sleepiest most curliest newborn I have had. She was so easy to pose, and gave me so many sweet little smiles. Getting her older sister to smile on the other hand was not as easy LOL. Luckily I was able to get a few of A with her older brother and sister kissing on her, she certainly is loved!
Clarke Communion
I was so excited when my friend asked me if I could come and take some photos after her daughter's communion. Her two daughters are just gorgeous and I knew she probably outdid herself on the decor, and I was right. When I met "R", we quickly bonded over a love of crafts, but she far surpasses me in all areas of craftiness. She made the seating chart along with the banner on the table and the centerpieces, every detail is just perfect!