What I'm doing on Tuesday's and Wednesday's

In between Portrait sessions, Weddings, and Mitzvah's every Tuesday and Wednesday I am a nanny.   I have been helping families out for the past two years, and I love it.  

Currently I watch Dawson and Chase for 10 hours on Tuesdays while their Mother works.   Dawson just turned 5 and he is the most intelligent 5 year old I know.  He has future plans, and has already asked me to photograph his wedding one morning while I was making breakfast!   He watches me edit wedding photos sometimes while I'm watching him.  He will sit on my lap and go through a decide which ones to keep, comparing one to another!  He's a good picker too. 

Now for his brother Chase whose almost 3 this summer.  Chase is my little boyfriend.  He keeps to himself, and can play alone in his own world lining up trucks and cars for hours.   Like any little brother, he tries to be just like his big brother Dawson however he can!   He is just the cutest thing and loves his Mommy!

Wednesdays I spend with Riley my "little sister" I never had.  She is 11 this summer, and has the kindest soul.  She is a purple belt in Karate, and plays the violin in school.  She has grown up so much, and I really love the time I get to spend with her every week!  When I'm there putting her to bed we have 20 min of pillow talk before she goes to sleep just talking about anything!  Spending time with her just brings me back to my youth.  She also has quite the eye for photography as well, and loves taking photos with me.

Her 6 year old brother Tristan is a ham and a half!  He is such a boy. Loves to explore and play outside. He sure is a handful, however is so sweet at other times!  Telling me I'm the best babysitter ever, when I took them to go see a movie after school one day.   He may be the most animated child I know.  Love to bring my camera around these kids and capture some incredible images for their mother who is a chronic scrapbooker.  We have a match made in heaven!  She is simply creating beautiful memories within the scrap books with my timeless images!  

Baby Ava 1st Photos

I had met Colleen and Tom in the beginning of 2011 when I joined them in documenting their first pregnancy.   We did get some stunning maternity images which I know they will enjoy forever.  Once welcoming Baby Girl Ava into the world I returned to capture their little bundle of joy within her first month of life!

I love photographing all  children however newborns take a little more patience and time to really get some of the images you will want to have hanging in your home for years to come!  Little Ava was so good throughout our session.  She was kept very comfortable by a little space heater I bring with me for my newborn sessions which helps to keep them asleep.  Mom had a very cute ensemble picked out for some photos of Ava alone!  These images say it all.

Tom has always been a good sport when asking him to take off his shirt for some simply stunning images of him and his babygirl!  I know Colleen loves these images of Daddy and his little girl!  Thanks so much Tom and Colleen for having me help document how special these times are as you start a family!  I look forward to watching Ava grow~