James Family

I had such a fun time with the James Family at Valley Forge.  We found a great place to play in the grass, catch butterflies and ladybugs, explore log cabins and pose like George Washington.  

Joel captured this adorable moment...

while I was hanging out with this hysterical kid.  

Thank you guys for letting me spend the morning with you- Joel and I had a great time.  Next session you can wear all white and pose like the couple from Juno.  

My parents

I love my parents- it's absolutely no lie.  It's frightening how much I am like both of them.  I don't have my father's humor or my mother's sassiness but I find moments where I am saying something my father would say or dancing like my mother.  I don't like when too much time passes and I don't get to see them so I was really excited when they came down for a weekend- I almost didn't let them leave.  Before they headed back home I was able to grab some shots of the two them.  

it really doesn't take much for my dad to make my mom laugh

my mother is the most confident woman I know and I am so grateful 

I am so glad I got this shot since I was laughing so hard while taking it.  40 years of marriage and they still are having fun.  

happy mother's day

If I was a writer I would have written a book about my mother; or at least a poem.  There is just so much to say about this woman who let me sleep next to her when I was scared of the dark, who ran back and forth during my dance recitals for my numerous costume changes, who taught me to look in the mirror and say, "Hot damn!" no matter what, and who has the the prettiest blue eyes I've ever seen.  

My mother is in Florida right now visiting my grandmother so I won't be seeing her for Mother's Day, but I will be thinking of her and giving thanks for the most wonderful woman in my life.  I really wish I had a recent photo of my mom but the last time I was home *somebody* feign sickness and didn't allow any photos.  So here is a "semi" recent photograph of my mother taken by my Tio Eduardo. 

The photograph above has always been a favorite of mine and inspired me to do my own version.... an ode to my mom.  

Happy Mother's Day!  I love you mommy.  

It's on!

Do you know why it's dance party time??

because thatgirlphotography.com is live!!!  

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Adair's Birthday

Adair's party was such a blast; everyone involved had an incredible time.  There is no denying that Adair knows how to throw a party.  

Surprise Party

I love love love surprise parties.  I love the phone call that one of the guest gets and the "shh shh shh they're coming" and the reactions, of course.  I LOVE the reactions.  Joel and I went up to Connecticut to help surprise Uncle Blaise and celebrate his birthday and his reaction didn't disappoint!  

Uncle Blaise,  I really couldn't help posting these photos.  I hope you had a fantastic birthday!

And ode to a dear friend

One of my greatest friends is celebrating her birthday today.  Although I am not with her giving her hugs every 5 seconds thanking her for being my friend all these years; I am celebrating in my own way.  Kate is one of those friends that you hold onto forever and EVER.  I don't think I could have made it through my years at Marist College if it weren't for Kate.  It's a continuing joke how our friendship even started seeing as we had absolutely NOTHING in common.  We spent a lot of time together though during college: talking for hours on end, her cooking- me eating, going to the movies, Kate singing along to any and every song she knew, heading into the city for concerts, spending time in the library her studying- me staring out the window, and me teasing her about pretty much everything.  I still wonder how and why she put up with me during that time but I am so grateful that she did.  I even got a wonderful and willing model out of her during my photography courses.  

I didn't finish school at Marist College but I will always be grateful for my time there.  It is where I met one of the most wonderful women I will ever know.  9 years later and we still don't have very much in common but a true understanding, respect and love for one another.  I couldn't ask for a better friend than Kate.  Happy  Birthday to my dearest friend!!!!

I love you girl and I can't wait to see you soon.  

Buenos Aires

I love Buenos Aires!  I love walking around and just existing in such an exciting city.  I couldn't stop myself from taking over 1000 photos but here are just some of my favorites.  I know I'll be posting more later on.  

woo hoo!!!

I had such a blast at Adair's party and it looks like she did too.  More photos coming soon.  

Right now I am in Buenos Aires with Joel and my father.  I came here 3 years ago with my dad and I've been wanting to come back ever since.  I'm so excited to be here with my two favorite guys.  

Happy Birthday to Joel

My awesomely amazing husband's birthday is today.  I know this isn't a proper portrait but I just love this new shot of him.  Mix tapes and a Canon AE-1... a man after my heart, for sure.  I love Joel to pieces, except when he tries to use up all my film.  Joel picked up a camera for the first time last summer and within weeks I was in awe of his work.  I could go on AND ON about how much I love Joel, but I'll leave that for another day.  

Happy Birthday Joely!  I hope you have fantastic day... and please forgive me if dinner tonight ends up being Wendy's.  

sneak peak

dancing, dancing, dancing...

"she's a dancing machine".

I love to dance- no, more like... I LOVE to dance! If you happen to be my husband or one of my friends you know that I will dance anywhere, anytime. I can be shy sometimes but when it comes to dancing I'm all about it, especially if any Michael or Janet Jackson is involved. My friend Kim, knowing my affinity for moving my feet, asked to see me during my dancing school days. I thought I would share with all of you.

props to the man with the blue seamless paper and soft box for taking these photos!

that's some good hair shakin' action

I came across this older photo and really wanted to post it.  Hair shakin always = fun!  

Elijah turns 1

Elijah is so loved.  I wanted to start this blog post with that sentence... so there it is.  He is such a cute, sweet and loving boy no wonder his family and friends go ga-ga over him.  It was such a pleasure to spend the afternoon photographing his 1st birthday.  

mmm... jelly beans!!  Thanks to my hubby, Joel, for taking these detail shots.  

I can't help but squeal when I see this photo.  That face and that hair... so cute.

Just a sweet portrait of an incredibly gorgeous family.

Elijah's guests definitely had a wonderful time...

This is one of my favorite moments.  I am such a sucker for adoring glances.  

Fresh Air

After spending so much time inside the MGM Grand for WPPI we rented a car and headed out to Red Rock Canyon for some much needed fresh air.  

Before we headed back to our hotel I jumped out of the car for a few more shots.  My husband took this one of yours truly.