Photography of newborns

Cole is 11 days old in these photos. Eleven days. Yikes. A tiny little bundle of true joy. I am always amazed at how tiny these babes start out, silly I know, but they are just so small. Although I adored his little outfit, we thought he looked a little like a sweet gnome! I couldn't wait to get him out of it! The little diaper cover was one of my earliest attempts at crocheting (okay so I'm still in my early attempts at crocheting, have only a handful of projects to my name) but at that point I'd never even read a pattern before. So I used the wrong sized hook, the wrong yarn, my stitches were not consistent, they were way too tight, I had no idea how to drop or add stitches, think you may be getting the picture, but I just kept going. At the end of the day, I had this teensy, tiny little diaper cover that's slightly wonky. And obviously way too small for any baby. Along comes Cole, and I think to myself, 'why not try it on him, looks like it may fit...' and fit it did. How sweet it looks. Made me so happy. Photographing Cole made me so happy. I photographed his parents wedding, one of the last I photographed, and was so thrilled when they let me know he was on his way... I can already imagine the adventures they'll have with this little lad, how they have no idea the absolute true joy he will bring to them. How every little milestone becomes the center of your existence for that moment in time. How being a family is just such an amazing journey. You may have heard this before, but how lucky I am to be a photographer. To get to be a part of people's families and watch them start and grow, what a gift. Having a baby? Give me a call, I'd love to talk with you about photographing (before and) after the big event!!!

Shining Star

Happy Valentine's Day! This morning I got invited to the Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School's All School Community Meeting to receive an appreciation certificate for my support. What a delight it was. I used to love going to all school meetings at my daughter's elementary school and I felt the same way about going to this one. The children were adorable, mostly dressed in reds and pinks to celebrate Valentine's, singing their opening song, sharing their community service projects, and then finishing energetically with their school song. Can't think of a better way to spend a part of my morning!! I was impressed by their projects, the kindergartners collected mittens, the first graders pennies, the second graders books so that each student could start their own libraries at home and the third graders made fleecey hats for the babies at the Baby Center. The third graders were wearing their fleecey creations, they looked fabulous, and so, so proud. Ms. Cantelmo, the Principal, spoke of them learning to have heart so that they too could give back to their communities, and anyone can see they are definitely being taught well. I am proud to be a community supporter of BCHMCPS. They are indeed Shining Stars in our community.

Makenna

A new baby, what fun! Makenna is just lovely, arrived a few days after Christmas and is my great niece. Great Aunt. My goodness. Of course I couldn't wait to go to meet her, she'll be completely different next time I see her, I just hope she's not walking and talking!!!!

Portraits by the Sea

So you know what they say about the cobbler's children... Well, a photographer's child is certainly well photographed, pretty much not a moment is undocumented it's true! But usually I do much better when it comes to taking our Christmas card portrait. I almost didn't take one, but one of my fave clients told me I had to! Luckily, the weather has been absurdly beautiful around these parts lately. We were actually completely overdressed for the last weekend in November at the beach, but at that point, I had decided on the look I wanted! This is the back of my cards, I love the feeling of it. Of course, if you know me at all, you know the subject is well, my favorite, so it'd be hard for me not to like it!!!!

Family Portrait on Cold Storage Beach

I love this family, I've been photographing them for years... I'm going to find some of their past images and make that my next post, because what fun it's been watching the girls growing up...
It was a funny night, seemed it might rain, but the light was beautiful, and it was quite still, so we decided to go ahead with the session, and what a night it was. We had one or two drops of rain fall on us, but nothing ever became of it, and we ended up with this great session. Those clouds at the end were so beautiful! What a perfect end to our annual session!

a family portrait during a Cape Cod vacation

Often I don't meet my clients until I arrive at the beach, we speak via the phone, or more often even, email, and then finally meet in person on the night of the session. Imagine my delight, when out stepped Charlee, and her parents, she was so beautiful, and such fun to photograph. She was friendly, and funny and just truly lovely, as were her mom & dad! We had such a great session taking photos at Dowses Beach, it was a little windy, but we were able to find some great spots. Just another in a long line of perfect Cape Cod nights!!!

a Cape Cod family portrait

As a photographer on Cape Cod, some nights just couldn't be any better. I had this great family to photograph in Hyannisport, the light was gorgeous, just perfect, the no-see-ums were in hiding, the family was fun, it was just a delightful night. One of those ones where I truly love what I do.
...and then, just in case we weren't having enough fun, this baby duck, a Mallard we think, decided collectively, we were it's mother. It wouldn't leave us alone, was part of many of the group poses, hanging out between our feet, under my tripod, hysterical. So we kept moving it, way, way away from where we were, but it would come running back at top speed (& top speed was pretty darn quick!) to be with us. We'd move it, it would be back before we could scarcely blink. We'd move it, look down, and there he'd be! We included the sweet thing in some photos. What a funny little bird. I've never been imprinted on before!!!!


Although we tried to move him far enough to leave him there, we realized he would be in danger of our cars, and others cars if he followed us. So I got to take the duck home, he spent the night and we found a new home for him in the morning!!!! Boy did my daughter love our little house (okay actually garage) guest!!!

a Cape Cod portrait

Adriana won't be playing the violin again next year, so like every other part of who she is, I thought she needed to be photographed with it before it was over. We went down to Gray's Beach and took some portraits on the boardwalk. There was a young girl there with her mom, she was probably 7 or so, she told Adriana that her violin playing was the most beautiful violin playing she'd ever heard! (Pretty good considering most of what Adriana was playing was Old MacDonald!!!!)

"you must really love taking photos"

As I was photographing a pre-school this morning, one of the little girls said to me, "You must really love taking photos", "why's that?" I asked, "because you even have photos on your earrings!".

If you've ever read my blog, you know, I love photographing children! They're so the best!

I want to do a couple of 'faces of childhood' portraits, like my facebook page and tell me why your child's face would be a good choice for a chance to get a really fun portrait collage of your child.

Welcome Tatum

Newborns... so much joy in such a tiny little body!! Tatum is this beautiful little girl I was lucky enough to photograph, isn't that hair is amazing! ...and she is unbelievably alert... this tiny energizer bunny who had no need for sleep the entire time she visited me! It was such a pleasure to meet her, may her life be filled with laughter and joy...

Abby & Luke

I adore Abby & Luke, they are both so sweet, and oh my gosh, could you get any cuter? Abby's curls stop people in their tracks, they are about the perfect little girl hair! And Luke's got the sweetest little face, he's going to get away with a lot!!!!



Their fabulous mom, Michelle says:
"We love Sarah! Sarah has been photographing my children since my second was born. My two year old loves her so much that she says "Only Sarah can take her picture!" Sarah is super laid back and the kids sense that about her, so the experience goes smoothly. She's amazing."

Enjoy your weekend, you know I love these family ones! Happy Easter!

Chet & Layla

I had such fun photographing Chet & Layla in their home, they got to share all of their cool things with me, they were comfortable and happy, it was great all around. When I left they told their mom I was their new bff!!! Hooray!!!

It's probably time to have your children photographed, isn't it? Maybe on a Cape Cod beach, or at your beach house, or... the possibilities are endless...

photographing pre-schools

I love preschoolers, they are so funny. Sometimes they tell you silly stories, sometimes they tell you things you know they shouldn't, always they brighten your day!

Last week I photographed one of my preschools and was delighted by this young lad's game of peek-a-boo!

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A Christening Portrait - Cape Cod

Elsa is this amazingly beautiful baby, she has these gorgeous eyes, and is just cherubic. I loved photographing her! I was so excited for this session, in part because her mom was excited for it, and that makes my job even more fun. I haven't done very many christening portraits, most babies I know, or have photographed, get christened in every day wear. When Adriana got christened I made her gown and my mum made the matching cap, the cap was perfect, the gown, well lucky it was long and on a moving, squirming, baby!! No one could look that closely at it!

Elsa's gown was beautiful, perfect for her, and her calm, serious self was exactly what I would have chosen for the portrait. Love these.

And then, what? a blue tutu that matches my funky background, could I possibly be any happier?

My facebook post had one of the tutu images, & said something like, I so totally have the best job in the whole world!




Isn't it time to have your baby photographed?

Photographing boys...

Photographing boys is a way different energy than photographing girls, it's fun and a little crazy... All studio portraits have a completely different dynamic than my Cape Cod beach portraits, but I love them both. And obviously, wouldn't want to be out on the beach yet, I'm ready, but not crazy!

Owen & Eamon are so sweet, they both brought something from home which of course, will probably be taken out of any final images, but I have to admit, I totally dig Buzz and think the cars are really sweet too! I have the orange one sitting on my desk which was accidentally left behind, and will of course, be returned, but everyday it makes me smile thinking of how adorable those two boys are... and what a fun session it was...

Isn't it time for your family portrait?

a journey through portraits

Jessica and Joe got married in 2005, we were lucky enough to get to share their beautiful day with them. Jessica was classic beauty, such a lovely bride, and sweet and fun. Joe was quiet and tall, and charming with a great smile. So much love. Fast forward to the summer of 2010 and this lovely couple now has the most adorable baby boy, Padraig, and the journey of family begins. I love being a part of families, especially when it's from the very beginning.

I was thrilled to photograph their family portrait on the same beach I photographed their wedding, what a treat! It's wonderful to document their journey through portraits that will help them to remember these special days in our lives... for always...



Maybe this should have been yesterday's post!!!! ♥

Isn't it time for your family portrait?

Ray was very sweet yesterday, bought gorgeous bright colourful flowers, made lobster for dinner, strawberry shortcake with homemade biscuits for dessert, I am a lucky girl!!!!

photographing children

I love photographing children, they truly amaze me... but here's the thing... the comment I heard a lot from this year's portrait of Adriana was, 'she looks so grown up'. Not sure I can handle my baby looking grown up! I have clients I've been photographing for years, and I love watching them grow & change, and of course I do with my own daughter as well, but I'm not even close to being ready to give up having a 'little girl'. Guess the time has come, like it or not. *deep sigh*

Lucky I guess, I certainly embrace my own inner child!!

Family portraits

I love the big extended family portraits, I think it is such a wonderful thing to do, and to have. I would love a portrait like this hanging in my home, of course with my family being on different continents, it was never really something that happened. Think that actually adds to my joy in creating them for other families, I know how they will be treasured.

Marlene & Jim have created this beautiful family that we photographed at Dowses beach this summer. They came from both coasts of the country, so there was a lot of traveling involved for the family to be together, but how lovely to have all of those you love with you all together. The kids were in the perfect beach portrait outfits I think! I adored them. Beautifully dressed, and tressed!! Well that, and they were all so darn cute, and such fun! It was a beautiful night, and the session was great fun. Just another in a long list of those nights I adore my job!!

Cousins

You gotta love cousins, they're the perfect relative! They're fun, near your age, they'll be at every family event... what could be better? Here's a really fun, kind of crazy, portrait session I photographed at Kalmus beach in Hyannis the other evening...

The kids were great... what's better than playing on the seawall? One of the boys even told me a fish tale while we were out there, 'we went fishing out here, I caught a fish, it was thiiiiiissssss big' to which his brother replied, 'no it wasn't!' I had to laugh. I love a good fish tale... didn't realize the stories started so young!

View some more images from this session...

Abby and Luke part 2

What a great time we had photographing Michelle & Jeff and their beautiful family... what a super way to celebrate your anniversary (Hope it was fabulous, congratulations to you both!). Michelle's excitement over the session and her children is such a fantastic thing, it is such a delight taking portraits for her, she brings such enthusiasm to everything, it makes it even more fun for me.

The night was gorgeous, the light beautiful, the kids were fab, it was one of those perfect evenings to photograph a family on the beach... Cape Cod has a lot of those... (well for a couple of months anyway!)

Abby is an amazing girl, she's funny, knows exactly what she wants, just as cute as can be, and oh, those curls! Who wouldn't love them!! Luke is gorgeous, adores his big sister (who could blame him?), growing by the second. Such a lovely family.

Thanks for letting me share such a fun evening. Check out some more images from this delightful session!