the lipsky family – sagg main beach
August 27, 2010
This gorgeous family bought their mom our photo shoot for her birthday. We met at one of my favorite beaches, Sagg Main and shot away. They were super easy. It was a nice way to kick off the beginning of a long run of shoots.
If you don’t hear from me much over the next week, it’s because when I’m not shooting I’m spending time with my little ones. Holding onto the last days of summer. XO
some tunes for the sun
August 26, 2010
In honor of the sun’s return I’ve made a little playlist that I’ll be listening to in between shoots, over the next 10 days. It’s hard to believe this is the last week of summer. Where did the time go? I’m going to do my best to savor every last minute. I spent my day packing up sparklers, smores ingredients, super soakers, kites, beach toys, floats and crabbing nets for the boys. It’s the grand finale of summer and we plan to take full advantage now that the weather is cooperating.
And while we’re on the topic of sunny days, here are a few from a recent shoot on a gorgeous day in Westport. I’ve been photographing the Rosania family since their oldest daughter Natalia was about 6 months old and I can’t say enough good things about them.
It’s amazing to not only feel such a level of comfort with a family you’ve photographed many times before but to witness their children growing and to be able to capture that on “film” for them, is quite the honor.
Thank you Rosania family for a beautiful shoot.
keeping my fingers crossed
August 25, 2010
This weather is really driving me NUTS. It has rained for 4 days now and as I know we needed the rain, my Hamptons shooting schedule has taken quite the beating. Not to worry (I hope) – this is next week’s forecast so I should be able to fit everyone in. It’s going to be a little crazy, especially since I’m making sure to carve out enough time to be with my own family. The boys come out with Brendan on Friday and we will all be out there for 10 days. I can’t wait as both boys are finally old enough to enjoy the beach, go crabbing, fly a kite, take the ferry to Shelter Island, check out the Montauk lighthouse – all of which are on the agenda. Last summer Ty was only 2 months old and as most of you know, that’s like carrying around a sack of potatoes. This summer stay out east should be a little different. Now if only the weather will cooperate we’ll be in good shape.
the fato family, new york, ny
August 23, 2010
When I received the birth announcement email from Lucy and Matt that their baby girl had arrived I got very excited to meet them. Primarily because they chose to name her Malibu, which I thought was so original and pretty cute too. Malibu Tailor is her name. Tailor comes from Lucy’s father who was a tailor. So clever.
We spent a couple hours together in Malibu’s beautiful nursery feeding, soothing and mostly waiting for her to take a snooze, which she eventually did. Everyone was very patient, especially Malibu who put up with us lying her on the floor, swaddling and changing her clothes numerous times. Lucy and Matt couldn’t have been more of a pleasure. They were so thrilled to have this little one to pour their love it. I loved watching them take turns handling her ever-so-gently.
That first week at home from the hospital with your first child is unforgettable. Everyone is riding on this wave of adrenaline and there is a joyous, overtired, relieved, nervous, innocent, excited energy buzzing around. It is a very special time. I was honored to be a part of the Fato’s.
the weinberg family – chappaqua, ny
August 16, 2010
The Weinbers are a new client who live here in my town. We shared a gorgeous morning in their backyard, listening to music and laughing alot, thanks to their grandfather, who was very entertaining.
Thank you Weinbergs for a great shoot, it was a pleasure to meet you all!
the avila family, west village, ny
August 13, 2010
The Avila family is expecting their baby boy to arrive any day now. Inez is soon-to-be a big sister, a roll I think she will easily slide into as she runs the show. We shared quite a few laughs over her adorable personality. I look forward to seeing how her little brother keeps (or puts) up with her. I’m sure it will be very entertaining and provide great material for future photo shoots.
Thank you Avila family for another wonderful shoot.
You can see mom cracking up behind her. I’m not sure what she was saying but clearly it was funny.
Come and Join Us at the Hamptons Family Fun Day
August 11, 2010
We are very excited to be a part of the Hamptons Family Fun Day with Citibabes and Rosie Pope in support of Baby Buggy, next week August 19th. RSVP to receive the address. We hope to see you there!
one lucky lady
August 7, 2010
Meet Dillon, the daughter to my best friend Mauria and her husband Peter. She arrived about 3 weeks ago. These were taken when she was only 3 days old.
Allow me to give you the history of my friendship with Mauria. We met twenty years ago at the beginning of 9th grade. She didn’t like me much at first but she came around. ; ) She was in a “very serious” 9th grade relationship with her boyfriend who showed interest in me. Drama right? We quickly realized friendship was more important than boys, and have been side by side since.
Mauria is one of the few people in my life who I tell everything to. I can call her (we talk ALOT on the phone as she lives in Queens) with any thought and know she will never judge me. She will listen, offer advice and cry, laugh or whine with me until it’s time to go. It has been like that for the last 20 years. We have been on many journeys together through high school, college, marriage and now motherhood. Mauria is like a sister to me and I therefore consider Dillon a niece. She will be an unbelievable mother. Dillon is one lucky lady.
the aprea family – uws and central park, nyc
August 5, 2010
The Leungs were visiting from Hong Kong. We met on the Upper West Side because that’s where mom used to live. Mom and Dad met swing dancing here in the city which I thought was so cool. They even showed me a few of their moves while Kali napped in the stroller. It was a very humid morning but we managed to pull it off. Kali was a trooper and very cute, I might add.
lashes
August 3, 2010
A few from the pool last week. What I wouldn’t give for a pair of Ty’s lashes.
