Photography started for me as a need to hold on to what was most dear to me in the world, my own children. My obsessive need to freeze what I felt so blessed to have, led me to learn the craft so that I could do justice to the beauty I was witnessing everyday. My photography career quite honestly spiraled out of control, and I was fighting for time to actually just enjoy my own family. The problem is that I honestly love what I do, and love being able to help others to not just preserve moments in their families but to actually see what is right in front of them. I’m not quite sure what the answer is, or how to achieve the correct balance. I know that I not only want to keep photographing families, but I have to… it’s just a part of me now. I also want to make sure not to neglect my own family, and so am going to start laying down some structure and boundaries where business is concerned.
Part of this revelation came to me while on a much needed vacation with my boy’s these last 2 week, we spent wonderful quality time together and of course I got the chance to get my camera on their beautiful, dark, soulful eyes that speak to me always without words. I actually took some portraits of them, which is not what I usually focus on as many of you may know. My normal goal is to capture “moments” but they are growing up and I wanted something different. It’s also a little difficult right now because my older son shares my artistic nature and passion, so we start getting into conversations about light and shadow and the little one starts tuning out and feeling left out at the same time. Oh the fun of same sex children at different stages. We are watching my older son become a man before our eyes and for each of us it’s both exciting and difficult to see. My younger son, feels more distance between them and is not enjoying being the “little brother” at the moment. I think my husband is having a hard time realizing that as he is getting older and a little less able to push his body the way he would like, his son is becoming stronger and more capable by the day. For me well, I miss my little boy who used to be so proud to say we were like twins we were so alike, I miss his snuggles, I miss being able to just play with his hair and listen to him babble. At the same time… I really like who he is, I mean I would pick him as a friend. We share common interests, and really have the same core values, oh… and I could stare at him all day, I find him just breathtaking in the way that only a mother can. Now my little guy… trying so hard to keep up, to grow up and yet somehow reveling in being the baby. Still so sensitive, but trying to be so tough. It’s not easy to be the younger brother. I just love to see his spirit, the way his mind works… so much like my husbands it amazes me all the time and the dimples… I hope they never go away. He still lets me snuggle, he pretends to mind but I know better. It’s funny but in these pictures I can see everything I just described, I’m sure part of that is that they allow me to see into their souls but to me it’s just priceless… Oh, and some of these are just fun shots from vacation and many more are on the way I just wanted to put these out there while the feelings were still fresh. Did I mention that my oldest started high school today, where has the time gone?
ps. please excuse any grammatical errors in this post, when I write from the heart I don’t stop to sensor it’s just not how I’m wired.
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slow down and look at what is in front of you , a personal post … Main line family photographer
It’s coming I promise… Philadelphia, Jersey shore, family photographer
Crazier than usual around here, and I must apologize. Between all of the beach sessions and a much needed vacation out of the country, I have fallen behind, but I promise great images are just around the corner. I owe countless sneak peaks and galleries and so I am forgoing some sneak peaks in the interest of saving time and just delivering the full gallery (you know who you are). All recent sessions are just gorgeous which is part of the problem (harder to narrow down the choices, so more to edit). What I’m trying to say is… thanks for the patience and I promise it will be worth the wait! The lesson here (because there always is one) is…
being a good business person is just as important as being a good photographer (I’m working on it). Oh, and as always can not post without an image..
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Just because your such a sweet family… main line newborn photographer
Only for you my friend… it’s a smaller sneak peak than usual, but what do you want in less than 24 hrs… You may remember these guys from their gorgeous maternity session a few months ago, you know the crazy family that brought the dog “scoutie” along (you do know I’m kidding, I’m a major dog lover myself). Anyway, I knew right away they were more than ready for the changes that were headed their way, and I was right. Such naturals at parenthood right from the start, I think Scoutie may have taught them a thing or two. All I can say is that baby “E” is one lucky little girl. Absolutely gorgeous, and soooooo loved by two parents who are head over heals in love with each other AND…. Mom is one of the owners of the best, most fashionable girls clothing stores on the Main Line… My Kids Corner in Narberth www.mykidskorner.net So, without further ado, I officially introduce the blogging world and facebook to “E’s” first real photo shoot (many more to come)! Can you stand the cuteness???
all non stop boy… Philadelphia children and family photographer
Little Mr. “J” sure keeps Mom and Dad on their toes. He is 100% full on bundle of energy wrapped up in the cutest little boy! Even the hot weather couldn’t slow him down, I loved how he jammed on his guitar one minute, chased his Dad everywhere and even made Dad kind of crazy by jumping in a dirty puddle and being as happy as could be dirty and wet! Get used to it “S” family it only gets better, faster and forget about clean for at least 12 years!
sneak peak for this gorgeous family, long overdue… main line family photographer
another mini for another “S” family… main line family and children’s photographer
I was in girl heaven with these 3, but Dad was clearly being ganged up on (and I’m afraid I was the ring leader in that). I promise Dad it will be worth it! This is a one image sneak peak until next week because my husband is not as good a sport as you are and he wants me to stop working and go to the beach! Enjoy the little tease and I promise more next week!
mini sneak peak for “S” family… main line family photographer
You must forgive me, but my husband is being very impatient and wants to go to the shore so… I’m giving you a mini sneak peak until next week (just to tide you over). I have soooooo many incredible images of these 2 blue eyed little girls, it will be tough to choose…
