Portraits in the Park

During my Arizona vacation, I set aside a day for a couple of photo sessions.

Catherine had a photo session with me a few years back when she came to Boston for a visit. Since she is now a "Tween" she wanted some updates photos. The last photo session was a fairy theme and a bit childish for the young lady she's become.

We went to a local park with a great backdrop complete with some lovely landscaping, a pond and waterfall.

Here are some of the images we came away with.

At the same location, 2 year old Joshua had his first photo session.

With this age group, we are working with a limited attention span.
The session starts off with the child and i getting to know each other a little at which time I will sometimes get a couple of faces that look like this one while the child tries to figure me out.

Once the child establishes that I'm ok, and I get a few smiles, mom will position him where I ask and I'll play peek a boo behind the camera for a few smiles.

At this point the child is usually getting antsy and wants to move around so we go into a round of mostly candid shots while I follow the child around.

The entire session usually lasts 45 - 60 minutes

Family Portrait Day

Here are a couple of families from the Family Portrait Day held at the BBDC Dance Studio for Family Portrait Month.

Olivia

This little cutie is always fun to photograph.

Here are a couple of Angel poses that I just love. We did these on a whim at her newborn cousin's Photo session while the baby was taking a bottle break.

here are several poses that were taken before her newborn cousin arrived for her session.

One subject - Three Sessions & Food for though

8 year old Nina was busy this weekend with her photo sessions. We started out with Nina and sister Kaleigh in their Easter outfits, joined by a couple of Spring friends.

Nina giving her bunny and duck some love.
Kaleigh looking adorable.

Nina did a quick change into her ballet recital costume.

Nina thought it was funny as I pulled off her ballet slipper and told her to put it on again.

After the 3rd or 4th time she realized what it was I was doing.

I desaturated most of the color from the image below. I really like this effect with ballet photos.
Another quick change created this jazzy look for her tap costume.
Nina had fun showing me some of her dance steps.

Once we managed to diffuse some of her energy, and another change, we moved into her First Communion Portraits.

Here she is looking very prayerful.

She did a great job with all of her session.

Sunday I took some food photos at a taste testing for a "soon to open" Irish pub in Marshfield.

Here are some of the menu items that The Bailey will offer, and my guess, will become well known for....

We have the buffalo wings. One of the two sauces that I tasted had a heat that didn't kick in until just after eating the wingette. It was light and really tasty.

Next was the crunchy and FRESH french fries served with vinegar, ketchup or this curry seasoned dipping sauce that was yummy.

Next on the taste testing menu was fish cakes. Not being a lover of fish cakes usually, I must say that although they looked good I was hesitant to taste these. When I did give them a try. they were absolutely delicious.

These special recipe, Bailey Spring Rolls were definitely my favorite of the day.

As entree's go a totally moist and tasteful meatloaf will be a regular item. This was scrumptious!

One of the desserts that will be served is a unique Irish Bread Pudding made with Irish soda Bread!

Alex Spirit Senior

Another Class of 2011 Spirit Senior, Alex was the perfect model.

In some of her images, she looked young and carefree

In some she looked a little more grown up.

In most she was absolutely stunning!
A beautiful girl!

Engagement Session & Maternity Session

I spent some time at the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain on this lovely Sunday with Jessica & Hector for their engagement session.

I got so many great shots of these 2 it was hard to select the best ones

I always like to incorporate a heart in at least one shot

and a couple of more dramatic shots
This couple opted for 2 sessions prior to their early September wedding. We'll be doing a session on the beach just before the wedding with the entire wedding party.

Saturday the Lovely Lauren had her Maternity session which looks more like a glamour session.

Lauren will have her baby girl in August,

I'll look forward to doing her Newborn Session