Big Brother Bow...

Meet Bow... a very happy 2-year-old with the sweetest smile, who was very excited to show me where his baby brother is currently living...in his Mommy's tummy, of course. This adorable family is happily awaiting the arrival of Baby#2 in late January, and wanted to capture this special time in their family story. They were an easy going bunch with a beautiful home - filled with lots of windows, natural light, plain walls (perfect for portraits), and of course...LOVE. And you all know how I feel about love! I knew immediately that Bow is going to be a wonderful big brother.

Mom and Dad were dream clients, really. Those of you who have (or have ever had) 2-year-olds know that catching them at a good time is key. Mom and Dad had Bow well rested and fed upon my arrival. They let me play with him a bit until he warmed up, and were happy to let him take breaks in between. Go with the flow. We discussed shots that they were interested in, but when Bow seemed like he was done before we got absolutely everything, Mom and Dad decided what we had was definitely good enough. This allowed Bow to end his family maternity session with a smile on his face - a good experience - rather than push him over his limits. Thanks Mom & Dad!

Renee & Vinney - ENGAGED!

A totally fun couple - and a totally rainy autumn day. We were lucky and caught the one hour "rain free" window just right. Interestingly, I think the wet conditions made the colors even prettier.

I'm Baaaaaaa-ACK!

Hello all! After almost a year hiatus - I am BACK!

The year has SPED by - and supplied many a change for the Bage family! We welcomed our little Marylou in April, after a bit of a complicated pregnancy and birth. We are so happy to have a little sister for sweet Memphis - but true to rumor - she has been HIGH MAINTENANCE since even before she arrived. Even now at six months old things are not always easy, as we continue to try to figure out all her eating issues. BUT - a little ray of sunshine she is indeed! Her smile is infectious.

I am back to PHOTOG WORK and just recently shot a wedding and an engagement shoot. I am now busy working away getting some pics ready to post for you. It is a bit trickier now that I have TWO munchkins calling for me!

Thank you for your patience as we have adjusted to our new family. As for those of you who have inquired - YES - I continue to take at least 1 photo of each Memphis and Marylou each day (for project 365). I haven't had time to share them on the web like I used to...adjusting, remember? AND YES - I have MISSED working professionally for other families and am SO EXCITED to be back.

Thank you for all your well wishes!

One perfect October day...

"Big Love"

Yes my friends...photography is not just for the wee ones! This family of brothers and sisters haven't had their portraits taken together for well over 10 years, and wanted to surprise their Mom for her birthday.

Bostoni-engaged.

Here are some of my faves from the other engagement session I did last weekend - this one was in BOSTON.

First off, I really have to thank the couple (Mariya and Justin) for parading all over the center of Boston and being so open to all my crazy ideas. They were a little shy at first (as anyone may feel when hugging and kissing as a "Duck Boat" tour bus full of Bostonian tourists speeds by and you hear the tour guide saying "Awwwwww...look at the love birds") but didn't let that stop them one bit. Within ten minutes into the session it was like no one else existed, except them. Very sweet.

They didn't even let a GIANT thunderstorm chase them off. We simply sat in the parked car for 40 minutes waiting for that rain to let up, which THANKFULLY it did. The wet surroundings really made for some beautiful colors...and we brought umbrellas just in case!

The most fun part was finding backgrounds that were very "Bostonian" ...as the couple really wanted to capture their home.

FUNNIEST MOMENT OF THE SESSION: Mariya and Justin are canoodling on the steps in front of the State Building. I kneel down and lean over to try to get the beautiful State Building in the background - and -just -can't - seem - to - fit - it - in - the - frame! So I lean over a little more. I am now in a strange contortionist pose, bent over, laying completely on my side with my legs bent all funny on the sidewalk of this very main street in Boston with people and cars going by. I pay them no mind...when from behind me who should come cruising by, but an ambulance. They see me laying on the ground, and since they are coming from behind me they DON'T see my camera, nor do they seem to notice Mariya and Justin. With worried / horrified faces, they quickly whip the ambulance over to the side of the road and turn on their lights - coming to rescue me. At which point they notice Mariya and Justin and my camera, and Mariya waves them off, letting them know I am not in need of medical assistance, but am indeed a wacky photographer just trying to "get the shot!" Oh - we had quite a chuckle over that one.

Dave & Ewelina - ENGAGED!

This weekend it was off to the beach - Watch Hill RI - for an engagement shoot with this AMAZING couple. They were newly engaged in June, and yup, he popped the question on the beach. They were completely relaxed and so much fun - and very, very much in love...and you all know how I feel about love. I can't wait for their August '09 wedding!