Category Archives: Child and Family

I’m not sure who was more excited for Miss Kennedy’s arrival: me, her parents, or Big Brother Landon. Seriously, as soon as I got the news that mom Ashley was having another baby, the plans started forming. I can’t count the number of calls, Facebook messages and e-mails we sent each other in anticipation of […]

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: You NEVER know how a child will react during a Cake Smash shoot. Some are excited (OMG there is a giant cake ALL FOR ME!), others are confused (You actually WANT me to play with my food?). I’d say Ryan fit somewhere in the middle. Just […]

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Well, I found a new spot for photos thanks to awesome mom Rachel! I hadn’t been to this orchard before, so Rachel took the time to scout it beforehand. She even sent me a few test shots so I could get an idea of the different areas we could use. THANK YOU, Rachel! When we […]

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Why I loved this shoot: Two adorable kids with killer smiles Two totally cool (feels-like-I’ve-know-them-forever) parents Dry grass and sunny skies Trees with golden leaves still clinging to their limbs Perfectly coordinated (and Wardrobe Wednesday inspired – yay!) outfits Seriously, what more could I ask for!

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Perseverance pays off…usually. Any Upstate New Yorker knows that the weather can change in an instant. You look at the 10 days forecast (eh, forget that) – or even the hourly forecast – and it’s still usually a roll of the dice (especially in late fall). After rescheduling our shoot twice due to rain, we […]

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I never had a sister, and when I spend time with young girls, it makes me wish I had. There is such a fascinating dynamic. The Kogler sisters capture that perfectly. As you’ll see in the images, these girls have a great sense of fashion and fun. Like any sisters, they have moments of playfulness, […]

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This shoot is a wonderful example of what can happen with the right kind of props and some planning. I’m trying not to gush too much, but… wow. Props are tricky. At Wardrobe Wednesday (which you can follow on Facebook right here!), we often talk about bringing the right kind of props to a photo […]

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