RI Children Photography

Logan’s Second Birthday Portrait Shoot at Hope Artiste Village – RI Portrait Photography

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I love this portrait session.  I love it because it is perfectly Logan.  Logan just turned 2 years old.  She is a super toddler.  No, I mean it.  She has a toddler intellect and is wicked smart.  I wouldn’t have been surprised if she broke out the Periodic Table and started to give me a lesson on the elements.  There is only one thing that moves faster than Logan’s brain…  Her feet!    She is a runner!  I chased her all over Hope Artiste Village (the amazing building that my studio is located in).  First we did some pictures in front of the spring set in the studio then the race was on…

And outfit change and we are off…

Who needs headbands?  Logan pulled out three different hair accessories during the shoot.

I love taking pictures of Logan for many reasons.  One being that her parents like to do her photo shoots in fun locations.  Last time we did Logan’s pictures in Downtown Providence.  For this shoot we decided on Hope Artiste not only because it’s where my studio is located, but Logan’s Dad was one of their first tenants!  He still has his art studio in the building.  It made it the obvious first choice.

She is just so cute!  And don’t get me started on the dress!  I’m in love with the ensemble.

Doesn’t she look so happy and full of energy in all these pictures?  That’s why I love them all so much.

Logan’s theme song should be “Born to Run”

Avery’s Birthday Cake Smash – RI Baby Photography

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I knew that Avery’s family must have good taste when her Mommy told me that she was having an owl themed birthday party.  I think pretty much anything with an owl on it is adorable.  Just like Avery!  She was full of life and lots of smiles.  I had to work for these pictures.  I was literally chasing her around my studio.  It being the end of winter I think I’m a little out of shape, but it didn’t stop me from getting some great pictures of Avery.  I had better start training now because I’m photographing her first birthday party in a couple of weeks.  There are going to be a ton of kids for me to chase.  I’m going to break out my running shoes!

Avery was lucky enough to be the first to get her picture taken on my new spring set!  You know you want to bring in your kids to photographed in front of this.

How adorable is she!?

Time of another cake smash with a custom cake made by my smash partner, Cake-tique!

Collin’s Portrait at the Studio – RI Children Photography

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What a beautiful little boy, Collin, is!  Blue eyes, brown hair and the most adorable smile.  He is also a “Mama’s boy”.  I sort of hate the term, but that’s the only way to put it.  There’s nothing wrong with loving your Mom a lot!  Collin took a little bit to warm up (despite my wonderful rendition of “Elmo’s Song”).  Even when he was comfortable Mom still had to be very close by.  I think it’s adorable.  It may also mean that Mommy is doing a pretty good job making her baby feel safe and secure.  That’s what Mommy’s do!

He was having a great time playing with my reflector.  Actually he couldn’t have picked a better place to stand!

Mommy had a secret to making Collin laugh…

So adorable!

All the kids love to look outside the window at my studio.  Especially if they like trucks.  There is a garage across the street.

2011 Rewind :: Preschoolers and Big Kids – RI Portrait Photography

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My final rewind post and my final post of 2011!  What an amazing, amazing year!  I can’t wait for 2012 – to meet new familes and to see everyone again.  2012 is going to be a big year for new siblings!  Four of my families are expecting a new baby this year!!  I can’t wait to meet the little ladies and gents!

This last batch of photos includes some of my favorites kids and photos.  Older kids can be a little intimidating because if they don’t like you…  well you know it!  They have hit a point of self awareness.  Now all of a sudden they have opinions on what they want to do for the pictures and how they want to look.  I love it when they can have some fun with me – when they say “Take a picture of this!” and do something pretty ridiculous.  In this post is a family I’ve done pictures for around 6 times now!  They love pictures, my kind of family!  I love my sassy rockstar with her tinsel star backdrop.  The one’s in her roller skates are awesome!  A lot of these kids’ parents were my friends in high school.  My daughter also makes an appearance in this one.  She is sitting on ledge in front of the roll up grate.  Speaking of my little girl this post features her best friend from birth, her best friend from Gymboree and her best friend for school.  She is a lucky girl to have so many buddies.  Putting these posts together has made me feel lucky as well.  Thanks for letting me photograph what you love the most – your families!  Happy New Year!

2011 Rewind :: Toddlers – RI Baby Photography

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Toddler…  Oh, it’s a bad word for some people.  The terrible two’s, troublesome three’s.  Anyway you cut it this is the group that gets the most grief.  They are older and wiser.  They know what they want and they want it now!  This is the group that makes me work for it.  I have to wear many hats when photographing the toddler.  Sometimes I’m a total goof ball, running around, saying silly things and acting a fool to get some cooperation.  Sometimes it’s a marathon and I literally just chase them throwing optimal lighting situations and beautiful backgrounds out the window.  If the toddler wants to stand in front of a dumpster then I either have to make it work or wait until I can trick them into doing something else.  For the skittish toddler I am quiet and patient waiting for my moment to pounce.  Whatever it takes.  Parents have told me that I have the patience of a saint.  I think it’s that I just love kids.  You have to if you want them to be comfortable with you.  They can smell phony-ness a mile away.

I actually own one of these crazy toddler creatures.  He is the type I would have to chase around to get a nice picture.  I’m starting off this post with my two favorite pictures of him from 2011.  I can’t get enough of his hair!  I love it so much that it drives me crazy!   Next up will be the kids!