What's Next?

New sessions are on the way, with the next one being from an engagement shoot photographed on the beaches of Ventura County. Fun! Check back after the weekend to see those updates, with a slideshow of the session to follow. Until then, have a great week!

"Bloom" - North Reading, MA

Lauren: The Slideshow

I met up with Eric and Lauren on a quiet beach just north of Santa Monica, off the Pacific Coast Highway. Rain had rolled through the area the day before, but today the sky was sharp and clear, betraying no signs of the previous storm. Today, the sky was a deep rich blue, a blue not unlike Lauren's eyes.

We all have a story, and the eyes truly narrate our tale. Kids will be kids... they'll run around, they'll be shy with the camera on occasion, but when their eyes connect with the lens... they somehow speak. And with a little patience, we learn a lot. Sometimes, the story is colorful and bold; other times, quiet and tender. But there's always a story.

Here's Lauren's. Click the image or here to view, and enjoy.

Lauren: The Gift Of An Image

The gift of an image is unique. It's one of a kind, its value always holds, and its memory never waivers with age.

When Eric approached me to photograph his soon-to-be two-year old daughter, Lauren, he did so with a wonderful premise -- the premise of a gift. Not only would we commemorate the dawn of Lauren's second year in pictures, but the images would also be presented to his wife as a surprise slideshow on Lauren's birthday. She would know nothing of the shoot, until shown the photographs.

Understandably, I was really looking forward to this shoot. I loved that everything was conceived as a surprise, and I love that we were able to create such a special secret. As a photographer, it's always an honor to be an integral part to such a personal gift. I'd like to thank Eric for letting me share this gift here for others to enjoy.

Today is Lauren's birthday. Happy Birthday. To your mom -- I hope the images prove a worthy surprise.

The Turn

Hard to believe it's already October! With the turn of the leaves, comes a turn in season -- and a slight "turn" in subject matter here at the blog as well. There's lots of photo shoots coming up this month -- with some interesting variety in client subject matter, too. We'll still have plenty of cute kids doing what cute kids do, but expect to see some new, fun directions as well.

"Jump" - Ithaca, NY

This weekend, I'll be uploading a fresh set of photos from a recent portrait session, along with a slideshow. It was a special photo shoot indeed... so, tune back in soon to find out why!