Glass Half Empty? Or Half Full?

My clients were traveling from an hour away and the weather forecast showed a 50% chance of rain.........so our fingers were crossed. After some back and forth that morning, my clients decided to chance it, rounded up their three kids and made the trek out to the country. I am a glass is half full kind of person, but I couldn't imagine coming all the way out to meet me on a weekend morning with three kids, only to be turned around by the rain......so I left it up to the client to decide. They apparently are also glass is half full folks.

It turns out the weatherman was wrong (imagine that!) and we had a beautiful session at Kittatinny Valley State Park up here in Andover, NJ (Sussex County). You can really see each child's individual nature here.

A 5K, Two Girls, and a Beautiful Location

I recently had the pleasure of photographing two incredibly well-behaved little girls. The baby was so calm and patient and we got a second wind out of her big sister, too! We had the pleasure of singing Little Mermaid songs (although passersby did not have the pleasure of listening) and I was treated to an impromptu dance recital with this little one.

It was well worth the hour drive to Ringwood State Park, and the fact that my clients got caught in a 5K race that was being held there that day. I decided that I love this location. I had shot there before, but the NJ Botanical Gardens and Skylands Manor and the surrounding grounds are irresistable. There are always photographers there (this time, the Goshen Camera Club was there) - and I really can see why. Anyway, here is a little sampler from the session.

A little bit about Firefly................

Jean, of Bebe A'La Mode has featured me this week in an interview on her blog, so check it out, by clicking here!  I had a lot of fun talking to Jean and even getting a little introspective about my work! I am looking forward to reading more photogs' interviews with Jean - it's always nice to hear what other people's experiences are............and get inspired! Jean makes unique vintage-inspired photgraphy props and gorgeous wearable goodies for children.....so check out Bebe A'La Mode!

{Tomorrow, I will be celebrating my 2nd official Mother's Day with the love of my life - I hope you all have a great day as well!}

Spring is in the Air..

Spring is my favorite season, mostly because of all the new life in the natural world......but also because of the flowers, a soft breeze carrying the smell of the rain and the sounds of children and laughter sneaking through my screen windows....I shot off a few pictures at Kittatinny Valley State Park in Andover, NJ the other day.

There is so much life in the forest......

And in the trees.....

From Robert Louis Stevenson's "A Child's Garden of Verses"

Come up here, O dusty feet!

Here is fairy bread to eat.

Here in my retiring room,

Children, you may dine

On the golden smell of broom

And the shade of pine;

And when you have eaten well,

Fairy stories hear and tell.

 

Sunshine: A Sneak Peek

Ever have one of those days?? Well this morning did not start out as one of those days. In fact, it was quite the opposite. I spent time with a happy one-year-old and her parents on this morning's photo session at Kittatinny Valley State Park, here in NJ. The cloud and sun combination was perfect (for late morning photography) and this little one was full of sunshine. Here is her sneak peek!