Baby Lily

I had a feeling I was going to fall in love with this girl the moment I met her.  And I was 100% right, especially when I heard those adorable coos in person.   

Lily has a soft spot for her daddy's jokes and his impersonation of Jimmy Stewart.

Miss Lily is so sweet even her bits of drool are charming.   

She wasn't too keen on the hat at first, but she got over her fears and modeled it like a champ.  

Thank you Lily for being such a wonderful baby and letting me capture you in all your cuteness!  

Don't Worry Baby

I'll be posting more photos, from this past weekend's baby session, soon!

Ali and Jason

It is so great to be in the company of a couple who really know how to have fun in front of the camera.  It is also a pleasure to see how much love and laughter go into Ali and Jason's relationship.   They are expecting a baby girl in December so we headed over to Washington Square Park (Philadelphia's version) so I could capture all their cutesy affection and excitement in public.  

I had an idea for a photo; right down to body position and hand placement.  But I had to let Jason call the shots when I was capturing this image.  I think my heart melted just a bit when I saw the two (soon to be three) of them like this.  

Thank you Ali and Philly (it is hard calling you Jason) for such a fun afternoon.  I am so excited for you two and can't wait to eventually meet your little girl.

P.S. move back to the east coast.  

Moontides in 23,149 parts

When Leslie Guyton, co- founder and director of Movement Workshop Group, said she needed a photographer to shoot her company's dress rehearsal I jumped at the opportunity.  I was instantly brought back to my years of dance and what it felt like to be on stage; the lights, the music, the movement.  It was such a thrilling photo shoot and I was blown away by the talent that existed on the stage that day.

If you are in the New York or Boston area I strongly suggest getting tickets to this performance, when they come around.  I will definitely be going to the New York City show.

More info on Moontides in 23, 149 parts can be found here.  

Kim

Kimberly Hurst lovingly asked me to take some portraits of her for her website and blog.  We finally set up a portrait session and took our photo shoot to some of my favorite nooks in Philadelphia.  I am really happy with the results, but how can I not, "Hello Gorgeous".  It looks like she knows how to work it behind the camera and in front of it, as well.    

Kim's husband Kyle got in on some photos and went as far as offering to shoot the whole session himself.  Maybe another time, Kyle.  

I just love this outtake of some hair shakin' action.

I simply have to mention Janine from Salon Vanity who gave Kimberly an incredible blow out!  

Fun with Video

A portrait session is about to begin and this time it's for Kimberly Hurst.  A photo post will come shortly.  

Blue Eyes

I must have over 1000 images of this blue eyed cutie.  Well, seeing as I was her nanny for over a year and had my camera with me everyday, that number doesn't seem so outrageous.  Right now I am looking over album options because I definitely want to put a book together; a nanny diary, of sorts, but with photographs of the cutest little girl ever.  

Aren't her expressions amazing?!  I have many smiling photos but this face that she makes just slays me.  

Lukas' Birthday

Lukas turned 2 and celebrated with all his friends at Three Bears Park.  It was an afternoon of tiny cars, a racetrack, bubbles, chalk, pizza and cake.  What could be better?

The birthday boy arrives excited and curious.

Kristy and Shawn

The lovely and talented Kimberly Hurst asked me to be her assistant at Kristy and Shawn's wedding.  It was such a sweet and passionate ceremony that I couldn't help but snap a photo.  So much love was shared throughout that day it was hard not to be swept away in it all.  Check out Kim's blog for more images.