The Importance of Family Photos (aka: a broken record)

A friend of mine from high school posted this very simple Facebook ‘memory’ from 11 years ago the other day. Her caption was simply, “My favorite picture of us. Only time I did a family photo shoot and I wish I did them every year.” That got me thinking how OFTEN I hear that. Over…

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The Deeper Meaning of Wedding Photography

A Deeper Meaning of Wedding Photography I think it’s fair to say that as photographers – and all artists in general – often get wrapped up in our own heads about the value and importance of our work. Maybe I’m speaking for myself here, but after 20+ years of doing this I know it’s easy…

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Kelly+Jon's maternity session @ Yale University

Connecticut maternity photography Kelly and Jon were married last year at The Old Saybrook Point Spa and Hotel, and this year asked me to join them for the afternoon for some maternity photos! Kelly is due VERY soon, but was a trooper wandering in around the campus of Yale for some fun, Autumn images on…

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a brief visit with my nephews

My nephews were in town yesterday for a brief visit–so I ran over there, camera in hand…   a whole production in putting on footwear–   the world’s worst game of hide & seek: they were on opposite sides of the tree… *** My Godson Michael: I think he’s going to be trouble as he…

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Erin and Randy: family photos along the PCH

So a couple of weeks back I made the trip out to L.A.—I got a great flight rate on Virgin America (if you haven’t and have a chance, FLY THEM!!) and had some free time. Sadly, the second day of the trip Strep Throat kicked in and I spent the LAST 2 days in bed…

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