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Spring is the perfect time for new beginnings, especially for this family…. Philadelphia newborn photographer

Sandy Edelstein — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:29:30 +0000

Spring has always been my favorite season, my kids will tell you I drive them crazy pointing out the daily changes on the trees for at least a full month. I just love the promise of a new start, a new season and most of all the excitement of a new family. Of course; with every newborn I photograph I get nostalgic for the time when my own boy’s were first born, and little Max certainly got my maternal feelings stirred. He is just the cutest little guy and as you can see he is full of personality at only 2 weeks old. As usual I love to watch, and be a small part of the joy in the new parents lives. This new Mommy and Daddy are so clearly floating through the day’s in awe of the perfect miracle they have created.

Enjoy the preview of your special little guy “R” family.

Strength and beauty from the inside out… Main Line portrait photographer, Moments Caught

Sandy Edelstein — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:38:23 +0000

True strength just like true beauty is more then what you see when looking at someone from the outside, it’s much more then defined muscles or perfect features. Although this woman clearly has the outside covered, it’s what I uncovered that sets her apart. Strength of character, belief in oneself, the desire to help others, to motivate, to lead by example and all done without the need for accolades or attention (in fact she would rather have none). I am honored that she trusted me enough to capture this side of her, and feel anyone who can call her a friend or family is very lucky.

New Headshots for this beautiful lady… Philadelphia headshots, moments caught photography

Sandy Edelstein — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:12:59 +0000

Ms. K visited the studio lately to get some updated headshots for her new life out west. We bonded immediately as I’m sure she does easily with everyone she meets. Shooting K was very easy, as I’m sure you can see by the pictures, her personality shines right through. Enjoy your preview!

wow… 13 year old finally gets his newborn photo’s taken

Sandy Edelstein — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:04:56 +0000

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This article went viral, and no this has nothing to do with me other then the fact that it’s about photography and sort of newborn photography.
I think it’s hysterical and I’m sure most of my clients will stick with my suggestion of under 2 weeks for the newborn session, but hey… you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes.

http://www.today.com/moms/adoptive-moms-newborn-photo-shoot-13-year-old-son-goes-1C8347362

What an honor… Featured on Help Portrait

Sandy Edelstein — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:49:32 +0000

Help Portrait, Philadelphia
Story of the Day: The Chosen 300 Location in Philadelphia
Jason and Sandy Edelstein, Chosen 300 Location, Philadelphia, USA:

The 300 Location was one of 7 Help-Portrait locations in Philadelphia. Around 20 volunteers helped provide photographs for 128 people. What was so special about this event was that we really brought the next generation of charitable photographers along.

My son Jason has grown up with a camera in his hand and face (literally as I’m a Philly based photographer). He had 3 of his friends, who are all very interested in photography as well as being very charitable kids used to giving back every opportunity they have, come along with us to this year’s Help- Portrait. It was incredible to see four 16 & 17 year-old kids completely blown away by how great it felt to do something for someone else. Teenagers are typically portrayed as selfish but these kids truly got it, and I do believe the experience changed each of them.

We have decided as a group to go back to the shelter as often as possible and volunteer to deliver dinners to the people of the shelter. Just another way Help Portrait is impacting people, but in this case it’s the next generation and that in my opinion is where real change can happen, they are after all our future.

This week Jason brought up a good point, and one I hadn’t thought about before. He said, ” what’s so incredible about Help-Portrait is that you get to see immediately how you have impacted someone else’s life. With other charity and volunteer efforts you might never get the chance to see how your time, money, or efforts impacted someone. With Help-Portrait the reward is instant. The second you show them their picture, you see their eyes light up, and you can tell that they now feel valued and important. You know right away that you have impacted someone’s life for the better.”

Pictured here are Jason and his three friends:

In addition to helping out, Jason also did the filming, audio, and editing for this video. Please take the time to watch the video and hear some of the other ways this Help-Portrait event has impacted our community.
click here to see the video ➙: Help Portrait, Philadelphia

beautiful newborn in the studio…. Philadelphia newborn photographer

Sandy Edelstein — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:43:40 +0000

I spent a wonderful afternoon with this beautiful family in the studio recently. I’m not sure I have seen 2 brand new parents quite as relaxed as these 2 and baby “C” was certainly feeding off of the positive, loving energy (babies sense tension). Baby “C” was a pure delight and perfectly perfect in every way. Enjoy the preview P family… Oh, and yes I included one where “C” is crying because I think it’s so sweet and after all crying is all a part of having a newborn…

my most favorite author has a new book coming out…. Katrina Kenison, magical journey

Sandy Edelstein — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:08:39 +0000

There is nobody and nothing I would recommend on my blog unless I felt incredibly passionate about it and that is how I feel about this author. Katrina Kenison is somehow magically in my head, she speaks what I feel in a much more eloquent way of course. The first time I came across her work was in the form of a viral youtube video about her book “the gift of an ordinary day”. I was in tears instantly and while watching it my head was nodding as much as the tears were flowing. I of course hit buy as quickly as possible on the book link… http://www.amazon.com/The-Gift-Ordinary-Day-Mothers/dp/B004Y6MY6E/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y

and then was finding myself thinking about the book constantly while watching my own children grow up, you see the book is about appreciating all the little things that make up being a mother and the realization that this time is fleeting. Katrina has 2 boy’s just like me, only she is a few steps ahead of me time wise. I look to her for guidance on how to deal with all the perfectly normal feelings a mother who loves fiercely has as she watches her children grow up and away from her. Her blog has been something I wait for and is always a source of inspiration and acknowledgment that if I’m not normal at least I’m not alone. She has a steady loyal following of like minded women, all somewhat spiritual and certainly more aware of themselves then most people ever will be. The best news is…. she has a new book and I can’t wait to get my heart into it. I have already pre-ordered it and just wish there was a way I would have it in time for my Christmas vacation on the beaches of mexico (but it does’t come out until January 8th).

This one I believe is about the next steps in her journey, her children are now out of the house (one in college and one just finished college). I believe it’s about her self discovery as a woman without small children, about finding her voice again (not that she ever lost it) and about coming to terms with the inevitable passage of time. I’m pretty confident that any woman/mother who has felt that having children and being a mother is a role she would like to freeze, any woman scared of life without what has defined her for so long will not be able to put this book down. Here is the link and I would strongly suggest you hit buy and get a box of tissues and maybe some chocolate. ps. katrina would most likely curl up in an antique chair on the porch of her mountain home surrounded by nature with a cup of tea… I will not, but hey a girl can dream.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1455507237/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1455507237&linkCode=as2&tag=katrikenis-20

one perfect very little, very beautiful thing to be thankful for today for this family… Philadelphia newborn photographer, moments caught photography

Sandy Edelstein — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:30:38 +0000

I promised I would give you a little something to oooh and ahhh over with your family at your thanksgiving celebration…. not that little “M” isn’t plenty to go crazy over on her own. Enjoy the mini preview and enjoy your holiday together as a new family!

a little christmas beauty visited the studio…. philadelphia family and baby photographer, moments caught photography

Sandy Edelstein — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:02:59 +0000

When this baby came to me last April, she stole my heart with the a full head of hair and big gorgeous eyes. Now 7 months later, she sure has changed but still has a fabulous head of hair, big gorgeous eyes and stole my heart again. I think I might not be the only one…. I know this will be a very special christmas season for this family, and I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to document this little sweetie as she grows!
Enjoy your preview!

gorgeous family, gorgeous fall day…. how lucky where we… Main Line, PA family photographer, Moments Caught Photography

Sandy Edelstein — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:04:15 +0000

Mom’s pre-planning months in advance for our photo session certainly paid off, we had a picture perfect fall day (excuse the pun). Unfortunately when I sat down to start editing this session, that famous hurricane “sandy” had hit and I was out of power. To show my appreciation for your patience as I get back to business you are getting an extra large preview of your session. I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed getting to know your family. I always find it fascinating to watch different family dynamics based on size of family, ages and sex of each child and of course the individual characteristics that define each family. Your 3 children are each as different as night and day and yet the very strong character that so obviously has been infused by both you and your husband is obvious in each child. Your doing something right, so keep it up.