Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Expecting?

Are you expecting or do you know someone who is? For a limited time Bring to Light Photography will be offering a complimentary maternity session and a 5x7 gift portrait to expectant mothers.

Please contact me for details as a limited amount of sessions are available and certain conditions and restrictions apply.

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Miss Madeline

Sherry, and her husband John, and their beautiful daughter Madeline met me in the Boston Commons this morning for our session. One thing we all know about 2 year olds, they are bound and detirmined to keep you on your toes! Madeline is quite a climber and discovered.... the playground. Walking through the tree lined paths, we ended up over in the Boston Public Gardens to watch the ducks. If you didn't look up at the skyline, you'd never guess you were in the middle of a city.

Here is my favorite capture of the morning: Madeline, totally two.

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Good Day Sunshine

The rain finally broke- well, at least for the afternoon. Never letting an opportunity pass me by, I coaxed Navya out for an afternoon out. I've been trying to make portraits of Navya for a year but she is always reluctant because she is "uncomfortable" in front of the camera. And while children can look beyond my lens and connect with me almost effortlessly, the extra hurdle is sometimes there for adults- and that's ok!

My philosophy is about authenticity and relaxation. Part of the experience working with a custom photographer is the relationship that forms during a session. I'll talk to you, make jokes, and direct you until you are so comfortable you forget my camera is even out.

Here are a few highlights from today's "victory"!



Saturday, May 13, 2006

Rain Rain Go Away

Well, its hard to update this with new photos when I've had to reschedule two sessions this week because of the weather! Its been so foggy I can only see the bottom half of the Prudential building- the top is swallowed up by the clouds. Its going on raining 5 days here and the forecast isn't looking up. So I thought I'd share the story behind one of my favorites.

This photograph wasn't made during a session. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was headed to meet some friends for coffee- you know, regrouping after the weekend. I had been walking around my street shooting an assignment for the school newspaper so I had my camera with me. As I approached the meeting spot I saw that my friends were in the window but they hadn't seen me yet. I quickly composed the shot and they all looked up to see who the person standing outside the window was- me!

I only I had time for one frame and this was it. Notice in the windows you can see a reflection of the city behind me; busy as ever, even on a lazy Sunday afternoon. (I also have to add- I was quite suprised and honored to have my photo featured as photo of the day on Blu's Daily Blog)

Saturday, May 06, 2006

Young Love


Last week I had the pleasure of photographing one of my favorite friends, Krista, and her boyfriend Craig. They were all dolled up to go to a formal that evening and of course I was right there ready to document! Though I don't shoot weddings (yet!) this is the way I'd want to shoot them- just making photos of everyone getting ready and being themselves!

After Craig got over the shock of my following him around (yes, I do think your shoes are interesting!) they relaxed and did their thing. Aren't they sweet?





(mirrored elevator ceilings are fun at any age)



Thursday, May 04, 2006

Wide(r) World




I am currently in the process of going through photos I've taken in the last year and pulling my favorites to create a sort of "super album". In addition to photographing client portraits, I love to tote my camera along wherever I go (my friends can all atest to this!).

...so here is a glance behind my lens as I enjoyed a week full of March sun in beautiful Antigua.



I'm going to go dream about the sun (on this rainy evening!)

Until next time....

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Big Blue Eyes


Based on an email I received from Abby this morning, I'm sharing from Anna's 9 month old session. The walls in Abby's home are all beautiful shades of blue and purple. Anna's periwinkle room was the perfect spot to hold our session.

Abby and David, your ethusiasm during the session was great; Anna has two wonderful cheerleaders. With a smile like this, who could resist my job?


I couldn't resist that cat in the window shot- I couldn't have set that up better if I tried! (but don't worry, there are lots of other non-cat ones!)

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

New Life


I had the opportunity to photograph Madelyn Saturday at a precious 11 days old. She is such a tiny wonder! Madelyn seemed to settle down as soon as her daddy would hold her. I love this image as it shows the absolute wonder in the eyes of a parent.

If you're planning a newborn session of your own, remember to contact me while you are still pregnant so we can start planning. The best time for a newborn session is within the first 2 weeks of life.