The arrival of a sweet little girl after a pair of rumble tumble twin boys is a true blessing. I was so pleased to meet little miss Piper this morning. At 5 days old and all 8 lbs of her I can tell already that she’s got enough spunk in her to hold her own with her twin brothers. I feel so honored to be able to photograph her through her first year.
I’m not sure what happened…the change of seasons, being busy and yes…facebook! They all take me away from being a good blogger. I find myself time after time promising to be better only to fail. So anyways….Happy May!! I am so excited about the upcoming nice weather (not that we haven’t had GREAT weather this spring already) but I’m always excited to plan on shooting outside more than in my studio during this time. I’d like to share some images that I have been meaning to post in (ah-hem) months. Many of them have already been seen on facebook but I realize that not everyone goes there.
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Sweetness Ella. Only a few days old.
This one is what you would call an “out take” But I loved it enough to add it to the gallery. Lucky for me, Mom loved it too!
Sweet Baby Taylor ~ as good as gold the entire session. LOVE.
Wyatt ~ at one years old. I have photographed him since birth. He is a whole lot more mellow now than he was at 7 days old!! This boy is the sweetest little thing ever. He even reached over to give me a hug during the session!!!
Belly Laughs
Beautiful Family ~ full of energy and incredibly loving.
~Benjamin~
Enza ~ 3 months old. Love her hair!!
I just love this family moment.
Seamus ~ a heartbreaker already.
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Isn’t she lovely?! 37 weeks
And one of my own…Miss. Madeleine. I just loved her clothing choice here!
I triple dog dare you!
Our farm life.
She already has 3 boys and you guessed it – this one’s a GIRL!
Gabrielle ~ looking very proud in her Christening outfit. It’s gorgeous lace and about 3 times as long as she is. She should be proud.
Remember the active loving family from above? Well….here is #3. She is adored by her big sister. Introducing Aislyn.
And the beautiful pregnant Mama? Here’s her babe. She drove all the way from Plattsburgh so I could photograph her sweet boy Blake. *love*
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I had the pleasure of spending part of a day with baby Mason. Need I say more? Perfection.
I love how he looks so tiny in his Dad’s hands.
Blond hair or red hair?
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It has been an extremely close competition between these 4 contestants. They each have their own lovely and amazing story and have all reminded us of how lucky we are to have healthy happy children. There was an out pouring of love from friends, family and the community towards all of these families – more than 200 comments! I am happy to announce the winner…. is….
For their amazing story they will receive a complimentary session, an 8×10 gift print and $100 credit to spend on portraits from their portrait session. I cannot wait to photograph this family and share with you all.
In fact….all participants…..spirited Amelia with the gorgeous colors, serious handsome Greyson and the little “tough guy” Bryce all win. I am offering complementary sessions to you all – I even have a gift for you so I hope to see you all at the studio soon to meet your loves in real life.
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Happy Valentines Day!!!!
Over last weekend I ran a Valentines promotion called “Send Me Your Love”! Well, just to let you know, I did receive quite a lot of love! The best part of being the recipient of all of your photographs was what you had to say about them. Every single photograph that I received had such a heartfelt sentiment behind it that sometimes I even got a little teary. I hope you’ll agree when you see these photographs.
EVERY SINGLE one of these images were fantastic and amazing. Each image had a wonderful story and was an amazing capture. A panel of photography peers had the job of reviewing all of the images and choosing 3. They ended up choosing 4 because there was a tie. These are the ones selcted.
I will leave choosing the winner up to you. In the comments area below the photograph please leave a comment to which number you are choosing. Please choose only one.
These contestants were to pick out an image and tell me a little bit about why they chose this image and what it means to them. So when you vote, take into consideration the image but also consider the story behind the image.
The finalists will be announced here on the blog on Thursday February 16th at 10am (ish!) Good luck to everyone.
The top 4 – (these guys right here) (I had to choose 4 instead of 3 since there was a tie), will each receive a gift certificate for a COMPLIMENTARY SESSION.
The FIRST PLACE WINNER receives, A complimentary session, an 8×10 gift print and a ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR PRINT CREDIT, a value of $280.00!
So with no further ado. Here are the 3 finalists. ***drum roll please***
My shot is of my daughter Amelia, the person responsible for stealing my heart almost two years ago. I love this picture because I think it captures Amelia’s spunky personality and sense of adventure. Every time I see this photo my heart smiles and I remember how much fun we had that day as a family chasing each other and having fun.
I choose this photo of my son Greyson who is the greatest love of my life. I truly believe that you do not know what absolute love is until that baby is placed in your arms. Your heart grows until it bursts! It is comparable to the best Christmas present you have ever received. You cannot believe they are yours and all you want to do is look at them. This photo is one of my favorites of him. I find myself looking at this photo all the time…just like I did him the day he was born. He looks content and wise beyond his years. He is probably thinking up the next great thing to get into.
Unfortunately, I cannot explain or even fairly describe in words my love for my little guy. The love a mother has for her baby is so great that even the strongest or endearing phrases can never touch the actual feeling that resides in my heart.
This picture is my favorite picture of my little one and me.
Bryce was born to us on June 22, 2011. He seemed to be a healthy and normal little guy when he arrived, however, the next few hours and weeks proved a little different. The night of his birth he was taken to the NICU, after the nurses thought that his color wasn’t normal. That night Bryce had three seizures and the doctors had labeled him in critical condition. Through a series of testings they proved that Bryce had two severe strokes at some point before he had been delivered. The next two weeks were hard but our little guy overcame it all! I strongly believe that our love gave Bryce the strength to overcome such grave odds.
This picture was taken through the NICU window by my sister. At the time he was in a medicated coma to control the seizures. Even though this picture was taken at a time that was unpleasant, it still shows and depicts how much he means to me and how much I love that little guy. I hope you enjoy.
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#4
The love is so strong and visible in this beautiful photograph!
I vote for #1! So cute!
so hard to choose! as far as photos go, 1 and 3 are my favorites, but when you add in the stories, i love 2 and 4. in the end, i think i have to go with #4 – the composition is simple and the shot is sweet. love to all!
my vote goes to #2 please.
Bryce You Are One Special Little Boy And I Love You Very Much !
I pick #1. She is such a cutie.
My vote goes to #1. She is one happy child!
#1 Amelia is absolutly adorable. The background and atire are stunning.
#1!
VOTE for #4.. what a beautiful photo to capture a special (and heartbreaking) time in a mom’s life. I am so glad that my friend had the foresight to photograph my daughter in CICU… they are some of my most treasured images…
Photo # 1. She is so cute. Looks like she doesn’t have a care in tha world. I love this photo.
I vote #2 Sophie!
A wonderful family… I choose #2.
# 1 is my choice. She is such a sweet little girl. She has such a great personality!
Voting for #4′s picture.
I vote for #4
This picture shows the true love and devotion between mother and child. I love you Nicole and Bryce
#2 for sure 
My votes for #2
I vote for #4.
all the stories are great but i choose #4
My vote goes to No 2
i vote for # 4
#4 what a beautiful moment during a trying time.
I´m in love with #3. He´s simply adorable.
My vote goes to Sophie….There’s a special place in my heart for this girl and family because I took care of her in the NICU on her first day of life. She is an amazing little girl with parents of gold.
Grayson #3 He is just soooo adorable and beautiful… a DEF WINNER HERE!!!
I vote for number 3!!!! He is absolutely adorable!
#1 LOVE HER!!!!!!
I vote for #3. Greyson is adorable!
I vote for #1 of Amelia. She looks so full of life and joy!
There can only be one winner, and thats number two, what a history already and what a wonderful picture of love and contentment, cried as I was reading it
#2 by far, both a wonderful, joyful photo and a heart wrenching lovely story. This one has to be the winner!!!!!!!!
I know this little girl and she does indeed have spunk.
I vote for Amelia #1.
Grayson picture #3 is the winner Yayyyyy!!
I vote for #2. The story and photo are absolutely precious and heartwarming!
Picture 4-Bryce-His mother’s love in this picture is overwhelming and heartwarming. His mom shows in one slight little kiss how much she loves that child. She would obviously wretch the breath from her own body to save him. I truly believe that her love and strength is what helped him heal. A mother’s love is something that is untouchable and indescribable. That mom helped heal her son! That kiss told him each and every time that there was someone waiting to look into his eyes and share that secret….the secret that the both already know. The secret that only the two of them share. The bond between a mom and baby before delivery! The secret that goes way beyond delivery, and is evident in this photo. I do not know mom or baby, but this pic brought tears streaming down my face remembering how hard it is to see your child in NICU and feel helpless. However, this mom knew, just like I knew, that if you helped give your child strength, they will heal, because they FEEL our love, they don’t have to see it, they just KNOW! BEAUTIFUL PIC!
I choose photo no. 1 of Amelia
#1, such a beautiful girl.
Grayson is picture number 3 and the winner
#2 Sophie an example of how fragile and resilient life is =)
Amelia (#1)….She is just full of life!!!!
number 1 for me. Not just a little cutie but love the colours in this pic !
I choose 2
I choose 2 Sophie
I vote #1 my beautiful niece Amelia, she always takes a beautiful picture and is a happy and special girl, with gorgeous parents
Photo 2 has such a beautiful story behind such a lovely photo so gets my vote.
Photo 2 is without a shadow of doubt THE most incredible photo and captures the really beauty of a father’s love for his amazing daughter. Mom must be SO proud that behind this photo is such a capturing story of her daughters brave fight in her first few days into the world.
#4 A mother’s love for her child–so touching!!
#1 is my choice. She’s adorable!
# 1 is my choice! She’s adorable!
#4 is the best one
I think #4 is the most precious
Amelia is #1!
Ash and Sophie are a beautiful pair. I vote for #2
I vote for #1! What an awesome picture.
Definitely #1
#1 Amelia is adorable!
I have to choose #1! She’s SO CUTE!!!
Obviously I am a little bias as to which photograph I will vote for. All of these are beautiful in their own right a photo taken by a parent belongs not only to the parent and child but to the moment it was taken. These moments live on in our memories and become part of ourselves. I will vote for #2 because I have been excessively lucky in my life to have two amazing women who love and care for me so much!
Wow so hard to pick. I think I have to go with#1 the joy and wonderful colors make me smile.
Love them all but 2 is my fav!
All great pics but number 2 is my fav!
#2
I have to vote for my little heart stealer – (Amelia) #1.
I vote for # 2 they are beautiful
I vote for #2
All the pictures are beautiful but I’m voting for #4 Bryce. I’ve known his daddy for years and I know how much Bryce is loved by Patrick and Nicole. Good luck!!!
I have to vote for Bryce #4!!!
There can be no choice but #4–Nicole and Bryce
This little guy touches the heart of everyone who knows him.
Even if I didn’t know you, this picture displays the endless love between a mother and her child. God Bless you both !!
I vote for number four. A beautiful mother’s love for her son.
#4… they are all amazing photos, but for me, #4 just envelopes the love a mother has for her baby. So much emotion!! Love them all.
I vote #3 allllllll the way. I am so blessed to be his teacher. He stole my heart from day one ges so adorable and hes got such an amazing set of parents they deserve this!!!!!!
i choose # 4! That is one tuff little man!
#2 so beautiful
#2 BEAUTIFUL!
I vote for #2 she is such a cutie pie guys!! Hi to u all x
I love them all but love #2 the most! So adorable!
Big vote for photo number 2!!!!!
#1, my cousins grand daughter! Go Amelia!
I vote for #2! Yay Sophie!!!
My vote is # 2. What a great picture and a very proud dad.
I vote for #2 – a gorgeous photo of two absolute beauties!!
This my adorable grandaughter. I first met her in April last year and it was love at first sight. She gave her nanny in Australia a big hug and kiss and I didn’t want to let go. We talk everyweek on skype and I have watched her grow and flash that engaging smile at me that melts my heart. I know one day they will come home to Australia, but till then I will keep my weekly catchup with her and be entertained while she cooks up a storm in her kitchern that santa bought her. We love dher so much. Nanny Cheryle
3 is top dog go greyson
#2, #2, #2!!!!
My vote is for #2.
voted #4
#1 Amelia…. is a breath of fresh air!
Number 2 gets my vote, such a beautiful picture! 
# 1…Carefree is the way to be!!!!
Number 3 has my vote
No 2 gets my vote
I pick number 4
Love #2!
#4
Number 4 for sure….!!
#4-look at that face! He is going to be a heart breaker one day!!
All pics are beautiful but #4 – Bryce is my fave! A mother’s love…amazing photo!
I vote number 2!!! As a father of 3 girls, nothing can compare to the feeling of holding your little one!!!
I vote for #2! Ash & Sophie are adorable, and it’s a great photo.
MH – I love photo #2! Love it! Love it!
I vote for #2!!!!!!!!!
@#Deuce!!!!
number 3 NUMBER 3!!!
#2 because I’m happy she has such appreciation for her baby and husband after going through such a tough time.
I vote for #3 Greyson! What a handsome little man!
Number 2!!!!
#4 is precious!
Number 2! I love this family.
No 2 gets my vote. This is a truly beautiful picture.
Number 2! There is so much love in this family.
#2,#2,#2,#2 gets as many votes as possible from England
#1 So genuinely happy!
No 2 I absolutely love this picture.
I chose #3. He is the most Handsome little guy’s you’ll ever see
and he is a little ham, [Loves the Camera as much as it loves him. Watch out! He is going to be a heart breaker when he get's older, more so then he is now.]
Our vote is for the beautiful Sophie in #2. All of our love to Sophie and her wonderful mom and dad.
My vote is for number 2!
Number 2 is our vote. All of our love to Sophie and her mom and dad.
#2 without a doubt!
#1 for sure!!!
I choose #2!!! What a beautiful photo and an an even more beautiful story!
I vote for #2, it’s as sweet as a father’s love for his daughter can get.
What beautiful photographs, all four, and such touching, poignant stories that accompany the second and the fourth. My vote is for #2. A father’s love for his infant daughter is too rarely captured in a photograph. This one makes my heart sing because of the resilience that led to the happy, precious moment depicted in the photo; that moment, and this young family’s bond of love, are victories not only because of Sophie’s early struggles in the NICU but because of the loss of the photographer’s mother five years ago today. Thinking of you today, Kelley, and thanks for bringing this gorgeous photograph into my line of sight!
#4 is my pick
Love number 1
I love Picture #2! Dad’s always have such a different perspective on what to do with babies!
# 4 is the one i pick
#1 Amelia is such a joy and this photo captures her spirit perfectly! Her parents are super, too!
I vote for # 2 – a fantastic shot of a father and child!
I vote for #2- Ash & Sophie!
i choose picture 4 what a little angel
I vote for photo #2. Ash looks so happy and Sophie so content. The bond between father and daughter is so powerful, you can physically feel it in his smile. Moms words are eloquent and heartfelt. What a lovely family.
Love Amelia’s energy! What a cutie!
My vote’s for #2!
I vote # 3
Ichoose 4
My partner and I met this family during our birth class, and while we have only known them for a little over a year, we feel incredibly close to them. We are so lucky to have them in our lives, and whether they like it or not, we have labled our daughters as BFFs. Little Sophie has so much to give the world, and capturing the joy in her and her family through photos will be the best and easiest job you’ve ever had!
I vote for #2….beautiful!
Definitifely #2!!
#2 is my personal favorite! This picture represents such joy and triumph of such a precious little life.
Photo No. 2
I choose #2, they are a strong family unit
#2 – Sophie!
#2!!!! such love!
Voting for Photo #2. There is so much Joy and Love in that photo!
I choose photo #3 GREYSON
#2 is my pick. They are such a great family.
I vote for number 3. His eyes got me straight in the heart this Valentines day.
I vote for #2!
I vote for #4
i choose picture 4
I vote for my baby # 4 But all the stories are very sweet!! I can’t get over the similarities in stories between ours and # 2!
I pick #2 what a cutie.
#1 love the joie de vivre! and the innocence! a terrific catch!
I really like photo #2!
I vote for Amelia! #1
#4………soooo sweet <3
I vote for #2.
I choose number 3! I love the expression on Greyson’s face.
Wow! How do you choose. Amazing photos! And stories. I have to vote #2 but wish special gifts to all the contestants! Beautiful stories and beautiful babies!
I vote for #2….it is absolutely the best!!!!
I vote for #4.
#4 is my vote, just goes to show there is nothing a mothers love can’t do!
I pick #2 for SO many reasons… Firstly, the photo is a beautiful moment captured in time. This family, as have many others, have gone through way too much for parents. Between the loss of our mother on Valentine’s Day, and then the strokes of their new baby, also in February, we have been through it all. This photo shows their true love for their new baby, no matter what had happened in the past, and looking forward to their hopeful future. I love these three people more than anything in the world and wish them nothing but happiness. #2!
Number 2
Congratulations to all the pictures. They all convey the life and love each child receive and give everyday. I Vote for #3 Greyson’s face says it all. He is the greatest blessing in our life. He feels my heart with love and he is a winner in my eyes. Love you Bubu!
I would like to vote for Photo #2 – Ash & Sophie – to win your Valentine’s Day Photo Contest. Wonderful picture and story!
I vote for #2 – Darling!
Photo #2. A great photo of a special family.
#1 so cute-love it!
I vote for #2!
I vote for lil Bryce and Mom. Her story was so heart felt. I beleive lil Bryce may grow up to be a Foot Ball Player!!!
God Bless all the kids in the world…
It is a difficult choice, as all photos express the unique love that only exists between a parent and a child, and numbers 2 and 4 made me cry with their emotional impact. In the end, I vote for #2, because it is a stunningly beautiful picture and because I love Ash and Kelley and know how much little Sophie means to them. Even if you don’t win this contest, Kelley, you are a winner in life now that you have Ash and Sophie.
#2 has my vote. How beautiful!
#1 Amelia, So carefree and happy go lucky.
I vote for #2– great picture!!!!
i vote for Amelia – #1
I vote for #2, I think it is a great photo
#2!!! How sweet – nothing like a father/daughter moment – #2
My vote is for #2 so relaxed
I vote for number 4. I love this portrait of a mother’s love.
All are beautiful kids with wonderful, poignant stories. I pick #2.
i vote for Photo #2.
Love to you all!!
My vote is #2. Sophie her mom and dad are love!
#3 is my pick. He is so adorable.
my vote is for #2. the father’s joy in Ash’s face. sweet Sophie.
#1
I vote for Amelia!!!
Hi Louisa,
Thanks for choosing our image as a finalist! It brought the biggest smile to my face! My vote is for PHOTO #2 cause I love those 2 cuties so very much!
Best Wishes & Happy Valentine’s Day!
#1! So adorable and care free! Love it!
I vote for number 2 – great picture!
Adore #2, the words and photo speak volumes and get my vote day
Beautiful Picture. I am voting for #4
I chose #3 Greyson. What a handsome little guy.
Great picture having fun in this beautiful state of vermont!
I love the 1st picture of Amelia. Every picture here has a beautiful story and beautiful kids that seem very loved. I just love how free Amelia looks in this photo. Not only is she a little fashonista! But she reminds me of when i was young and free of stress, worries, and just lived an absolute care free life. My vote goes to her.
I am voting for my beautiful son #3!
# 1 Just beautiful!
I pick #4, Bryce, this child has a such a natural smile. You can truely see his happiness in his eyes. Beautiful child.
I am voting for Bryce
Thank you for posting these amazing photos. I pick number 4 – it is Valentines Day and a day of love. This photo and story shows that you can conquer so much with love and faith.
I pick number 4. Bryce is a little cutie with those beautiful dark eyes and his pinchable cheeks
I pick number 4 Bryce is a liitle cutie, I just want to pinch his little cheeks.
My pick is #4. Their story is amazing, and the picture touched us all as it came around our office shortly after Bryce’s birth in June. He’s an amazing little boy! This picture continues to warm my heart each time I see it!
Love #2!
I vote for #1! Thanks for sharing!
All of these photos are just beautiful along with the stories behind them. What precious gifts children are! As hard as it is to just choose one, I pick number 1. Amelia’s smile is contagious, and I love the chubby little toddler hands! Good luck to all of you and congrats!
I choose photo 4 sad story great pic
I choose photo 4 great story great pic
Amelia is such a cutie pie and I totally want to vote for her cause I know her amazing mommy… but #4 is my pick. I almost burst into tears reading the description, I can’t even imagine going thru that with my kids.
I pick number 1….it makes me smile and I don’t even know her!
I choose number 3! He is the cutest little man ever! GO GREYSON!
I choose photo 4
They are all wonderful pictures. #4 is my favorite..
by Louisa
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