family

Looking Back at a New York Newborn

Feb 11, 2010 | Read | 9 Comments

Remember when your baby was that small?

Blessings Multiplied

Feb 04, 2010 | Read | 10 Comments

Marisa and RJ from maternity through the baby’s Christening.

Tagging Along in Quality Time

Jan 31, 2010 | Read | 9 Comments

One of my favorite things: hanging out with families when they’re just hanging out.

New York Day Trip: A Day of Contrasts

Jan 25, 2010 | Read | 10 Comments

From the Army/Navy Store to American Girl Place, this was a family session of contrasts.

He’s Holding You

Dec 02, 2009 | Read | 28 Comments

An awesome “Friends”-like New York City apartment is the backdrop for Sara and Dan’s lifestyle.

A Couple of Wildcats

Nov 04, 2009 | Read | 6 Comments

V is for Victory! Check out these cool Villanova kids!

Sammie’s Surprise

Aug 09, 2009 | Read | 5 Comments

Sammie turns 18. This is an AWESOME stealth photo shoot!

Marking Time at the Daddy-Daughter Dance

Apr 06, 2009 | Read | 9 Comments

Walking with John and his girls before daddy-daughter datenight.

A Tree Fan’s Family

Dec 10, 2008 | Read | 7 Comments

This mom is a super mamarazzi herself, who now has pictures of her own family!

Michele’s Gift: The Sequel

Dec 04, 2008 | Read | 13 Comments

Dan gave Michele a family session for their 15th anniversary. The way we gave her the gift is AWESOME!

The Most Genuine Thing

Dec 02, 2008 | Read | 9 Comments

This family doesn’t smile for the camera. They smile because they are having such a great time together!

An Inspired Christmas Card

Nov 30, 2008 | Read | Discuss

Heidi and Frank met me at the park for some quick family Christmas pictures.

A Place of Their Own

Nov 27, 2008 | Read | 7 Comments

Rachel and Pete moved “back home” into their new house to raise their boys.

This Is What I Believe In

Nov 24, 2008 | Read | 19 Comments

This family lifestyle session was Laura’s birthday gift from Mike, and it was a pure joy to shoot it. Everyone was SO comfortable with my camera. My job was EASY!

To Capture Their Smiles, Start Here

Oct 26, 2008 | Read | 9 Comments

What’s Julie’s secret to getting children to smile those awesome natural smiles? Shhhhh. They LOVE playing with mom and dad in the backyard. Seriously.

So often, people say things like, “I should have done a family session when my kids were little. Oh well. Too late.” NOT! It’s NEVER too late. Teenagers make awesome photo shoot subjects, with the right photographer!

Like Sunlight Shining at Midnight

Oct 05, 2008 | Read | 3 Comments

I love watching parents play with their children because there is nothing that makes a child feel more comfortable.

My Weekend in Guilford

Sep 26, 2008 | Read | 7 Comments

This family lifestyle session lasted from sunset to sunrise — all the best times to shoot!

Six Days With Lucybug

Sep 10, 2008 | Read | Discuss

What’s the only thing you want to do with a 6-day-old baby in the house?

The Newest Graphics Editor

Sep 05, 2008 | Read | 1 Comment

When a colleague brings his 5-week-old baby to work…

A Margaret Update

Sep 02, 2008 | Read | 7 Comments

Margaret is 7 months old and oh so pretty!

Chrissy’s Girls

Aug 28, 2008 | Read | 5 Comments

All Chrissy really wanted at her second shoot was a good picture of her with her two daughters.

Bob’s Birthday

Aug 23, 2008 | Read | 2 Comments

A slide show of Bob’s birthday party.

Dan’s Beard Series

Aug 20, 2008 | Read | 2 Comments

Dan and Wally are growing beards.

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