Birthday Portraits at the Park – RI Children’s Photographer

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If you’ve been to my blog before chances are you’ve seen these two little guys.  They are my best customers and two of my favorite kids to take pictures of.  Recently they both celebrated their birthdays.  Emma turned 5 years old and Nicholas is now 3!  What better occasion to take some pictures than a birthday?

Outfit changes are always fun at a portrait shoot.  Emma picked out this dress because it is so fancy – just like she is!

A portrait session with Nicholas would not be complete without his serious close up.

Matthew’s Beach Mini Shoot – RI Baby Photographer

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If we were giving out awards for most smiles smiled in a 20 minute time span that award would go to Matthew.  We should actually give it another award to his parents for making it happen.  I heard a lot of craziness going on behind me while I was snapping away.  I always miss out on the fun stuff!  At one point while we were shooting Matthew came right over to me and sat on my lap.  It seriously melted my heart and it possibly the cutest thing that has ever happened to me at a portrait shoot.

Cousins Beach Mini Shoot – RI Family Portrait Photographer

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This family was referred to me by another client of mine.  She warned me that these kids were some of the cutest I would ever see.  She was right!  It also helps when your Moms are on top of things.  Not only were they in perfect beach outfits, but they also brought so many great “props” – an adorable knit stuffed mermaid, star fish, a cute stuffed doggie.  Picture perfect add ons always help!

Little Rosie’s Portrait Session – RI Baby Photographer

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I had a spot picked out for a portrait shoot. I was just waiting for the subject. Enter Rosie! Rose’s mom sent me the nicest email about how much she wanted to take pictures of her little girl. I told her the spot I had in mind and what I was envisioning. Rose was the perfect fit. First of all she is so beautiful! She looks like a little vintage doll. Second her mom brought the best clothes! It was a perfect fit for the location.

 

For the most part Rose wanted nothing to do with taking pictures.  She was more interested in stuffed animals, Mommy, Daddy, juice, goldfish, and all things awesome for a two year old.

A Peek at Melissa’s Maternity Portrait – RI Maternity Photography

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Nine months may seem like a long time when you are pregnant, but it really is a blip on the radar in the grand scheme of things.  You may be a little exhausted, maybe sick to your stomach at times, but once you feel that little flutter of movement it is all worth it!  I don’t think I have to tell anyone how amazing it is to have a life grow inside of you.  Instead I will remind everyone to do something special to remember this time in thier lives.  I was very reluctant to have pictures taken of myself when I was pregnant with my second child, but I did them.  The pictures I have of my daughter, Zoe, and my pregnant self are now so special to me.  At the time I was uncomfortable and ready to pop.  I don’t see that when I look at the pictures now.  They bring me back to a time filled with excitement and anticipation to finally meet the little guy who would complete our family.

Melissa on the other hand has always wanted to do maternity pictures.  I was happy to be the one who got to take them for her!  She is expecting a little boy in September.  In an email she told me ” Oh and I’m thrilled he’s a boy! I wanted a boy and still get teary every time I think about him! I’m thrilled I get to be his mom!”