Francesca Portrait Shoot in Providence – RI Children Photography

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I’m so happy that my daughter, Zoe, has a friend like Francesca.  She is one of my most favorite people in the world.  Francesca is  spunky to say the least and full of energy.  So when it was time to do her pictures I looked for some cool spots in Providence.   I thought the city would fit her personality.  It was definitely an adventure.

Of course Zoe had to be included in these pictures!  Zoe’s Dad and Francesca’s Dad are best friends.  Over the years Francesca’s Mom has become one of my closest friends.  It is no wonder that these two are now as Francesca says “Best Buds”.  It’s in their genes!

We drove all over town to some crazy locations!  Thank you for indulging me, Liz!

Olivia’s Rockin’ Birthday Shoot – RI Portrait Photography

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Olivia just turned 7 years old in March.  7!!!  She is definitely a girly girl who fancies herself a rockstar.  When it was time to do her birthday portrait shoot I thought we should girl it up with a little glitz and glamour but with a seven year old kind of edge.  That’s where the hot pink back drop and the twinkle tinsel stars come in!  Just add Olivia and Voila!  Rockstar portrait shoot, but G Rated!

 

Olivia did this pose with her hat and I couldn’t stop laughing!  Perfect!  You can see that this set is totally Olivia!

 

Olivia’s Mom made this cool guitar so she could have something to rock out with.

The third outfit change!  Olivia had her birthday party at a roller skating rink!  I love roller skates!  I knew we had to incorporate them into the shoot.

 

The picture on the right kills me!

Ben and Jonah Birthday Portait – RI Children Photography

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Ben and Jonah are brothers who have birthdays that are 2 days apart!  This year Ben turned 5 and Jonah turned 2 years old.  Together they are a bundle of energy!  Chasing these guys around hard work!  These boys have an uncanny talent.  If one is sitting nicely the other one is somewhere else.  When you try to bring them together the brother who was sitting nicely immediately gets up and runs away.  It’s sort of amazing!

I think these pictures are so much fun!  This one of Ben is the first photo I took.  After this the action began…

 

I brought out some crinkly paper to put on the floor to add a little dimension to the pictures.  As soon as it was out both boys emptied the packages and were throwing it around!  I love these!!

 

Action shots! 

 

Ben is too funny!

 

You know why Jonah is so happy?  He just pushed his brother off of his chair!

 

 

Jonah was in love with this rocking chair!  I’m surprised he didn’t try to swipe it!

 

Ben on the other hand was in love with the big ball of crinkle paper!

 

PS I made the banners in the background!  Getting my craft on! 

“Life for you, my prince, has just begun”

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A little more than a year ago I was pregnant with my second baby.  We already had our little girl, Zoe, so my husband and I were wishing for a boy.  Our wish came true.  The past year has been a crazy roller coaster ride.  Between juggling two kids and the craziness Max brings to our family we have our hands full.  He doesn’t sleep very good at night.  He bites us.  He hits us.  He gets into everything he shouldn’t.  We called him Mad Max when he was born and he has lived up to the name.  Lucky for him he performs all his mischievous deeds with a the most precious little smile on his face!  You just can’t help but be madly in love with him!

Every year around their birthdays I take a simple portrait of my kids.  Here is Max’s first one with many more to come!  Happy Birthday, Max!

Tiny Shoot with Tiny Alex

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Another familiar face!  Alex’s beautiful little mug has already appeared on my blog.  He is a mini shoot pro!  He and his family were at my mini shoot park day back in October.  He was a tiny little peanut back then with a blocked tear duct.  It made him look like he was always fresh from a cry.  What can I say?  It was sort of cute.  Now he is almost a year old!  The time just flies!  I know his mom, Michelle, is most likely feeling a little emotional about this milestone birthday.  Alex, the sweet adorable baby, will soon be…  Do I even say it?  A toddler!  Well, we aren’t there yet so let’s not rush it.  Here are some pictures of Alex as the cute little baby that he is.

Alex is a man of many hats…

 

Love these!

 

There was a lot of peek-a-boo-ing and other silliness going on behind me while I was snapping photos.  Alex was making everyone work for a smile!  We did get one!

 

I actually kind of like the serious Alex.