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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.

Don’t Forget to Turn Around

Oct 26, 2009 | Read | 7 Comments

I need my fix of fall color. I just do.

Still on Tokyo Time

Aug 28, 2009 | Read | 20 Comments

Kim and Rob had so much fun on their Tokyo lifestyle session, they signed up for my 5-year plan!

In Tokyo With You

Aug 25, 2009 | Read | 12 Comments

Kara and John, a Tokyo lifestyle session.

Noodle Boy

Aug 24, 2009 | Read | 9 Comments

If you saw the Japan preview slide show, and loved the noodle pictures, there’s more where that came from!

This Fireworks Show Was for the Birds

Jul 05, 2009 | Read | 1 Comment

Watching the 4th of July fireworks with a few scared geese at Papaianni Lake.

A Graduation Gift

Jun 29, 2009 | Read | 4 Comments

The middle school graduation of 2009. I am so proud of Bradley and all the members of his class!

My Rainy Birthday

Jun 18, 2009 | Read | 27 Comments

I spent my rainy birthday taking pictures of my trees and protecting my camera from the rain.

This Is Royal Red

May 20, 2009 | Read | 7 Comments

Take the brightest, most colorful picture you have and make it gray. What do you see now?

A Little Bit of Spring

Apr 07, 2009 | Read | 2 Comments

The aristocrat pear is calling my name saying, “Shoot me! Shoot me!”

What’s Your Easter Tradition?

Apr 03, 2009 | Read | 7 Comments

My first Pysanka Party. But I didn’t decorate eggs. I took the easy way and took pictures.

The Hunt for Red Maples

Mar 27, 2009 | Read | 4 Comments

Now is the time to find red maples.

Why Lifestyle Photography Is No Fad

Mar 24, 2009 | Read | 10 Comments

This day-in-the-life shoot shows how important it is to document the moments of everyday life.

So Long Winter

Mar 20, 2009 | Read | 3 Comments

We closed our eyes and thought about how excited we would have been if it were snowing on the first day of winter.

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!

My Favorite Carousel

Nov 26, 2008 | Read | 5 Comments

Blog readers had to name the park where the carousel was to win a prize for Kate and her family. Can you name the park?

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.

High Point Trail

Sep 01, 2008 | Read | 4 Comments

My family loves to go hiking. I love to take pictures. I’m not so sure my family loves to have their picture taken while they’re hiking.

Foggy Day at Spring Lake

Aug 31, 2008 | Read | 6 Comments

It was a foggy, rainy day, but Jennifer’s sister was headed back to California, so we shot anyway. Awesome!

Strawberries and Kayaking

Aug 12, 2008 | Read | 6 Comments

A hundred degrees in Princeton, and I’m not talking about mortar boards.

Dreaming

May 25, 2008 | Read | 10 Comments

My favorite slide show of all time features my men…and bubbles, of course.

Need Help With Wall Displays?

Mar 26, 2008 | Read | 1 Comment

Take a snapshot of the wall, design in the virtual world. Change the wall color. It’s fun!

Walk Through Holy Week With Me: The Last Supper

Mar 18, 2008 | Read | 5 Comments

A living dramatization of Da Vinci’s most famous painting.

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