Fall in Rochester: love, love, love it!

I love fall. I love the changing leaves, the boots and sweaters and most of all, the light. It has this orange-y, warm glow about it in the mid afternoon. That meant that when I had a client call and say "Hey, can you shoot our family session this afternoon?" I was more than ready and ecstatic! It helps, of course, when the family is this photogenic and the kids love having their pictures taken. ;) I'll keep saying it, I am one lucky girl. Thank you to Michael Hanlon www.hanlonweddings.com for assisting and shooting, it's a pleasure as always.

Seriously cute. Seriously. ;)

This is the 5th time I've photographed this little one, no wait, actually I think it's the 6th time. lol. I did her momma's maternity shoot, and have done her portraits from newborn until this year, her 3 year old session. She gets seriously cuter every time and is now talking nonstop (not sure where she could possibly get that from, eh momma K? Miss L gave me a great workout chasing her all over Durand Eastman, following random dogs, butterflies and falling leaves. Loved every minute and the resulting images. Thank you for coming to me year after year! I am so fortunate to be a part of your lives!

I am so completely in love with this one. Love that she's facing away, in her own little world in beautiful light. Le sigh.

Love in the Fall

I love love love the colors John & Laura used for their wedding! Fall is definitely my favorite time of year and Laura's color choices reflect fall so beautifully! Her mother made the flower arrangements and seems to have missed her calling in life! The bouquets were stunning! Laura made her own necklace, which is amazing! Talent abounds in this family! John and Laura are so in love and decided to do a 'first look' before the ceremony. Let's just say John had a hard time containing his emotions over seeing his gorgeous bride.

Thank you John and Laura for allowing Michael and I to share in your day!

Hanlon Weddings

Love and the sunset in NYC

As some of you may know, I am now shooting weddings with Michael Hanlon of Hanlon Weddings. We had the extreme pleasure of photographing a simply amazing couple in NYC last weekend. Lucy & Jaime are not only stunningly beautiful to look at, they are two of the sweetest, most down to earth, completely in love and fun people I have ever had the honor of meeting, let alone, photographing. We ran around the West Village finding amazing little nooks to photograph the two of them, ending our evening at the river with a stunning sunset.

Jaime and Lucy, thank you for the pleasure of your company and allowing us to share in the joy that is your love.

And Thank You to Michael Hanlon of Hanlon Weddings for your amazing skills.

My clients are seriously fantastic!

This is the 3rd year I've had the joy of photographing this little boy. I did his newborn pics, his one year and now, unbelievably, his 2 year portraits! I'm putting one from each session up here to show him growing up. Serious cuteness! Oh, and mom? You ROCK! For his 1 year he destroyed a cake :), this time? He ran through puddles until he was so soaked momma stripped him and we did more pics bare-bummed. :) Love that my clients are willing to just have fun!

Beautiful Girl

One of the most beautiful baby girls I have ever photographed. Seriously. She was one week old the day her momma and daddy brought her in to me. Perfection! I could photograph newborns everyday and never get tired of it. I love that they brought her in before she reached 2 weeks. It makes for some amazing images of a newborn because they're so easy to position love being curled up into anything. Congratulations M & J! She's the very definition of perfection. Thank you for letting me share in this time with you.

I am the luckiest photographer. :)

Seriously? I get the cutest kids! This little Miss was no exception. Mom and Dad were great, such fantastic energy in this family of three. Enjoy a quick preview of their session!

2011 Senior Models wanted!

Do you dream of being a model? Would you love the opportunity to go to California and win a modeling competition? This year I am so excited to be able to offer this opportunity to my 2011 High School Senior clients! With the purchase of the 'Diva' session you will automatically be entered into the Senior Portrait Artists 2011 modeling competition! Respond to this post and I will email you all the information you need.Check out the fantastic 2009 winner, Danielle, photographed by the amazing Ken Kneringer in the spa Model Search 2010 ad!

Rock On 2011 High School Seniors!

Senior Mode Magazine!

I am so excited to announce a new online magazine for High School Juniors and Seniors! I am so happy to be able to be part of this! Check it out: http://seniormode.com/magazine/

You can find me by checking out the 'Senior Photos' link.

This online mag will have great info for High School Juniors and Seniors. Everything from prom to style, how to tie a tie,  and, of course, how to choose a Senior Portrait Photographer. :)

And keep an eye on my blog for some exciting news!

Rock On!

Want to model?

I am currently looking for 2011 High School Senior models! You need to be a 2011 Senior, be available in March or April for a model session, have a great attitude and be willing to promote Pumpkin Patch Photos in your school. Click on the link to fill out the Model form and submit it to me. I will contact you ASAP to go over the details and get started!

Pumpkin Patch Photos 2011 High School Senior Model Form