Kayla, Scott and Lily!

Like I mentioned in my last post, I had done some fall sessions and have been trying to get them up here. So this one is another family session I did for Kayla and Scott and their little baby girl Lily, who is now 6 months old... look back on (Kayla and Scotts pregnancy session) here! This shoot was really fun, we went to Scott's family's farm in Glastonbury, where we took advantage of the last few hours of the fall leaves before hurricane Sandy hit Connecticut. The morning was a little threatening with a few raindrops here and there and the wind picking up, but we made it work and I absolutely love how the photos came out! Such a cute family!!

Aaliyah's Fall Photos!

Hey everyone! I know its been a while since I last posted anything, school is back in session and my life is pure chaos as usual! But during the peak of the fall season I got to squeeze in a few family sessions! 

This particular session was my own personal family, My big brother Justin, his Fiance Rebecca and their daughter, my niece, Aaliyah. I just recently did her 3 year old photos in the spring, and its amazing to see how fast she is growing! She loves to pose herself and smile big and say "cheese" for me! We had such a beautiful day at Lyman Orchards feeding the ducks, playing in the leaves, and picking pumpkins! A perfect fall day!

Brian and Cheril's wedding!!

So this blog is LONG overdue. Back in June I attended my cousins wedding and also had the pleasure of photographing the ceremony and the important parts of the reception. Im extremely happy with how these photos came out because well for one thing, anyone who knows me knows I LOVE weddings, and it was very near and dear to myself to be capturing a big moment happening in my family! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!!

Broken and Beautiful 3

Well, its that time again when all the college students begin to cram and stress...FINALS!! and I am no different. So I really needed a few more shots to complete my independent study "broken and beautiful" which you all have seen me posting. I was at a loss for a female model so I decided to just use myself for this one, I packed up my tripod, and gave my boyfriend some serious puppy eyes for an extra set of hands and it was off to some locations. I brought Kyle along because I was wearing heals, and usually I just set a timer and run into the shot, but I didn't want to end the day with a broken ankle so basically I got it all set up to my liking, took some test shots and said "okay push the button" So heres the final additions to my Broken and Beautiful project, although I think I'm going to continue it for next years shows with some new photos from over the summer. ENJOY! :)

Kayla and Scott Pregnancy

This was my first maternity shoot and I was lucky enough for it to be with my good friend Kayla. She was about 34 weeks and is due any time now!! I had a lot of fun working with her and Scott, they were very open to my experimenting and ideas. The only things they absolutely had to have was some shots with their other two loves....Scott's dirt bikes, and Kayla's horse. I am really happy with the way these photos came out and look forward to photographing the little bundle of joy....(oh yeah, did I mention the sex of the baby is a surprise?? Can't wait to find out!!) 

Broken and Beautiful Session 2

This was my first time photographing another photographer. Nicole is a fellow Paier college of art student and she was such a great model for this project! She crawled through cobwebs and into the rafters of this bridge just to make the shots a little more dynamic and unique! I personally love the contrast of this pretty, dolled up girl and the underneath of the bridge with all the bright graffiti art.

Aaliyah 3 years old.

I had the pleasure of taking my beautiful niece's 3 year old photos. I have been photographing Aaliyah since the day she was born, I always said she would know her auntie as the lady with the camera shoved in her face, but now she has become such a little ham. She was posing herself, and saying "cheese" for every photo! We started off at Red Bridge in Meriden, then headed over to Hubbard Park in Meriden to take advantage of all those bright yellow daffodils...(something we always do right around her birthday since thats when they bloom!) As you will see she LOVES being in front of the camera!

Broken and Beautiful. Session one.

So I'm finally working on a new project!! Its called "Broken and Beautiful", the general idea is very run down or other wise considered "broken" areas and some beautiful girls modeling in these areas. All of a sudden these locations that would normally be considered an eye sore are now noticed for their hidden beauty. This particular shoot I did ended up having more of a country crossed with high fashion look. The girls were great sports with the blinding sun and crawling through prickers and standing on broken door ledges. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!! Enjoy!