I was so incredibly blessed this summer to spend one day a month with these very special kids at Hole in the Wall Camp, in Ashford, shooting for Flashes of Hope which is a non profit organization, providing photographs of kids battling serious illnesses.

Every child is special, but these kids make a smile, or shy little grin so poignant that it almost breaks my heart that they have to face such challenges at such a very young age.

The 5 minutes we had with each of them grew my heart 100x over.

Pete and I are richer for knowing them.

I LOVE this one. Sometimes ya just gotta be a kid, again.

How lucky Baby L is to have not 1 but 2 Great Grandmothers!

Thank you all for your patience, humor and for sharing your family.

I’m looking forward to the BIG family photo when Baby L’s Dad gets home on leave.

Kaden, due next month, is making his Mom Shi-annia GLOW with anticipation and hope – even tho the nights are a little tough with legs and feet under the rib cage. I like to think that each maternity session helps me remember in more detail each of my “in waiting” times. (And I will not be telling my kids to get on with it. I won’t).

Kaden’s Dad is serving with the USArmy at Fort Benning and may or may not be home for the birth, so we wanted to get these done before it was too late.

I am having so much fun shooting in studio! Always love doing location shoots for the challenges and different scenery, but the controllable light and different backgrounds makes studio shoots much more interesting than I ever anticipated!

Studio portraits don’t have to be stodgy and boring! Have some fun in your beautiful wedding dresses or prom gowns!

I know it’s a good toast when I am wiping away tears….

And Pete wants to hire Tim’s brother as entertainment for his next family function.

TAB LE WARS!

I NEED COMMENTS— WHOSE TABLE WAS THE MOST FUN ????

WHOSE EVER TABLE GETS THE MOST VOTE WILL ‘GIFT’ AN 8X10 TO TIM AND SARA–THE HAPPY COUPLE’S CHOICE!

I gotta say how much I love the Hora! Wish it lasted about 1/2 hour, although I’m betting Tim and Sara were glad to be on solid ground again.

Mad Dog 2020… Guys, it makes my stomach ache from the good times in ’76…. that’s all I’m gonna say about that.

And what a way to end the night-at least in Waterford.

Thank you both for your warmth and hospitality. Pete and I were treated like family and it was pure joy to document your love and celebrations.

I’m not gonna say much here (except when I can’t help myself)  and let the pictures tell a story of an amazing day.

Part One of Two:

I wish I could say this little guy was practicing Superman moves, but NO! Took a header on the slopped path at the Amphitheater. I felt my wrist break all over again. Thank goodness some loving and kisses brought him back to rights.

Maddie won my heart-not only her sweet nature thru the day, but as I was leaving she pulled on my hand, very shy, and handed me a calla lilly.

I very nearly cried.

MAZEL TOV!!!

This cake was one of the most beautiful I have seen. Having dappled in cake decorating in my younger days, I was blown away by the detail work.

Simply gorgeous.

Part 2 tomorrow, or when the storms end.

Date: May 1st

Ceremony Location: Eolia Mansion, Harkness Park, Waterford CT

Reception Location: Eolia Mansion, Waterford CT

Caterer: A Thyme to Cook

Cake: Yummy Cakes by Lynn

Flowers: Hoelck’s Florist

Long ago it must be, I have a photograph
Preserve your memories, they’re all that’s left you.

“Bookends” Simon and Garfunkel.

One of my favorite of all the S and G tunes, and a photo from the way back machine.

Rocky passed a few months ago and Mom and Dad miss him terribly.

I remember this day (4-5 years ago) vividly. In a lifetime of beach visits, this day was was perfect. Late summer/early fall. Empty beach, long walks and running dogs. And time alone with my Pop.

xoxoxoxxo

Even tho it started shaky with the train being canceled the night before because of the record flooding in Rhode Island, which made me get on a plane (!) it turned out to be a fabulous weekend in my favorite city. Except maybe Boston.

Had a great visit with Morgan and Jerry with delicious restaurant fare and my first ever Melting Pot experience, but what I really came down for was to see the Cherry Blossoms at their peak and for Emily and Patrick’s engagement session.

Here are a few of DC and Morgan and Jerry; Em and Patrick will be up soon.

Union Station at about 4.45. In the morning. No flash and hand held. Helps when I haven’t had coffee yet. I love trains and their stations.

Morgan and Jerry and it’s a wonder the other half million people didn’t get into their shots. YIKES! Lotsa people.

So rare that I take the time to smell the flowers so these were a real treat for me. So colorful, especially compared to the early Connecticut spring that seems more like hurricane weather with all the rains.

My beautiful daughter Morgan. I’m so proud of her.

Happy Birthday, Lou.

to Celebrate, I’m offering a limited time special mini session:

$25.00!

1 person, 1/2 hour, 1 set or backdrop.

What can get done in 1/2 hour?

Head shots for Social media or dating sites… business cards…

a quick session for your little one whom you’ve neglected.

Your doggy. Or kitty. Or gerbil.

Your Mom or your Dad.  Or for your Mom and Dad.

These minis are valid Monday-Friday 10-5 and must be pre-scheduled. (No walk-ins).

Prints and full size digital files are available.

Other sessions are available with similar savings;  weekends and evenings are also available.

You can see a lot more about the portrait side here:

191 Providence St, 2nd floor

(LaBonte/Mercik Building)

Putnam

860.928.7205