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You guys! There is never a dull moment in the lives of parents who are out numbered. Kathleen and Kevin have their work cut out for them with these little ones!  Their house in no doubt filled with lots of love and chaos!          The Kubera’s really toughed it out for this session. […]

You guys! I was chatting the other day with some colleagues of mine. Our main topic was the fall weather. The terribly rainy days and the cold wind force us to reschedule. We had all agreed that having to cancel our scheduled portrait sessions is one of the hardest parts about being outdoor portrait photographers. […]

  I know! I know! There’s no snow on the ground and the holiday music hasn’t begun, I get it. However, the sun is setting earlier and the leaves are starting to fall. Now is the time to book your holiday portrait session. Take a look at the images below. Are they adorable? Timeless? Would […]

You guys! Do you remember combing through your moms photo drawers, her bins, her albums looking for that certain portrait. A portrait that you were dying to see! I certainly do. The smell of glue, the crinkle of the plastic protecting the images. My mother used to yell at me EVERY time I would go […]

I’m not sure I have ever laughed as hard during a portrait session as I did with these girls! There is something to be said about a family who can naturally laugh and joke with each other. They are doing it right! Rachel and Ian are molding their girlies into confident, unique young women. It […]

There is nothing like getting to know a family while walking a beautiful landscape! These kiddos are giving their parents a run for their money and they love every minute of it. I truly love photographing a family with little ones. The more they are in front of the camera the more comfortable they become […]

I LOVE this family! That is all. They have to be the sweetest and kindest bunch of goofballs that I have ever had the pleasure of photographing.   We met at Chestnut Ridge for a quick session on a wonderful evening. A communion and a 6th birthday definitely warrant updated portraits, for sure! The light […]

Mark your calendars! May 26th we will be holding our Spring Open Session. I’d love some feedback on a location this year! I was thinking Chestnut Ridge or Memorial Park in the Village of Hamburg. What are some of your favorite places to take walks or picnic? Comment below.   Packages start at $150! We […]

We took advantage of the cherry blossoms at the Japanese Gardens a few weekends ago and I am so happy we did! They didn’t last long due to a rainstorm just days later.   Look at those faces! How can you not smile while looking at them! These three have stolen my heart, over and […]