BOSTON CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER, BOSTON FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER, BOSTON NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

I am fairly certain that it must seem like I don’t work based on my blog activity.  But I promise I do.  It’s just a catch-22.  When I am slammed, I don’t blog.  When I am just moderately busy, I don’t blog.  But I wanted to share these images because I really, truly adore them.  And I also really truly adore this family.  I met Michelle not last Christmas, but the one before… maybe it was November?  I can’t remember, I just know that I did a follow up in January or February, so it must have been around that time.  I digress.  At that time, there was just little James.  And it was one of my most favorite sessions, because honestly, who can argue with a big blue-eyed boy who just sits and smiles?  Not I.  And Bob was laid back, participating like a good guy because he knows how much this means to Michelle (like Owen knows when it’s our turn!).  And Michelle is just awesome.  She is so put together, and works her tail off, and always looks great… and she has about a million plates spinning in the air and handles it so well (far better than I ever did when I was pregnant, had a toddler, and was still juggling Corporate America).  And now they are expecting number two!  I cannot WAIT to meet this baby.  I have a guess at what it will be — and you know, there’s a 50% chance I am right!

So we shot this at my studio. It was supposed to be a mini session, but I have such a hard time keeping it mini when my clients are like old friends!  I think Michelle was a little confused when she walked in… what’s this big white room… where’s the studio part?  It’s evolving, but I can still shoot and have it turn out exactly as I like.  It makes me so happy that on a rainy Sunday, I can still eek out a natural light session in there!

So until we meet the babe, here are the other three!  Let me know what you think!

And what is so positively awesome is that I photographed her as a newborn [one of the prettiest nurseries ever].  Then I photographed her when she turned one [cutest little cupcake smash ever].  And then I pretty much forced myself on her parents for her second birthday shoot.  No joke.  But you know I am sort of like a bad disease once I like you, there is often no getting rid of me.

I love sneaking out on Sunday mornings.  I love it when it’s in the high 70s in March.  I love Charlestown.  I love repeat clients.  I love clicking with parents so that it’s just really easy to shoot.  And I love super cute kiddos.

There is a theme going here… I shoot your wedding, you have baby, I photograph you forever.  At least I hope.

Meet Corey & Jim.  I photographed their beautiful wedding on Halloween weekend.  You know, the one during the snowstorm?  It is sort of ironic that I shot their maternity session the only other day this winter when there was snow on the ground.  And it was about 20 degrees out.  Cold cold cold.  So we shot indoors, but that’s fine, we were able to accomplish some beautiful studio shots, not all of which I can share.  Suffice to say, the are dramatic, and gorgeous, because, well, so is Corey.

In addition to the studio shots, we played around with Clementine… she was awesome.  My studio is dog friendly, and I am more apt to stock dog treats than I am lollipops!  And at the end, we thought it was important to capture Jim, just the way he is… just a simple guy from KC who likes his BBQ and bourbon!  I laugh when I think of how many husband/client discussions are had around meat smokers, rubs, marinades and where the best butcher might be.

I should add that Corey is the one responsible for my awesome hair color, as she works at the FABULOUS Giraud Studio (for North Shore folks, they are beyond exceptional).  But I almost hate saying that, for their sake.  For those of you who see me on a daily basis, well, you know it’s not often pretty (dare I admit I’ve been standing in dried sweat workout clothes for a few hours now… and I haven’t actually “done” my hair in 4 days… and by “done” I really mean “brushed”).  But when I do wash, dry and “do” my hair, usually I get some form of a compliment and I sort of lob that right back over to Corey (and  Joanna… and Omar… and, well, Heidi!).

So here are the images.  I am dying to get the text that Corey is in labor.   I can’t wait for her newborn session! Actually, that’s a lie.  I am completely conflicted because my hair is ripening as we speak, but I need probably another two weeks before it’s ready… and that’s Corey’s due date.  There is a teeny tiny little part of me that is whispering “how dare she.”

We are all so excited to meet this baby.  I can’t even put into words how much we love these guys and how happy we are that they will be parents in just a few short [and they will be short!] weeks!  I’ve been thinking about this maternity session for a while, knowing how beautiful Lisa is, and what a great area they live in, with easy access to the beach.  I was a little nervous since everywhere I looked on the weather map, it said rain… but Mother Nature really got it together for Sunday and pulled out a winner.

I have so much more to say about this, but I can’t because I have a 20 month cyclone destroying my office… too sick for school, too well for home and into Sharpies & Post-its.  And I have to pack us up for our trip tomorrow.  And do about 10,000 things.  Like post nursery contest updates, and all that jazz.

So these can pretty much speak for themselves.  Love.