It wasn't too long ago that my friend Alaina was expecting a little bundle of joy...and in the last couple of weeks he arrived!
Meet Baby Evie!
I'm so happy for my friends A + J who recently had a beautiful baby girl, Evie. I loved capturing this gorgeous little baby girl with a full head of hair and the rosiest cheeks.
Boston: Meet K.H of State Street
An example of how amazing social networking is, is how I met KH of State Street, why through Twitter, of course! And then we connected through Linkedin, another great place to network.
We had a fun time shooting on location at the State Street headquarters in Boston.
Q+A
On locationTybee Island, Savannah
I love reading Q+A's on friends, so was excited when Elizabeth of Seagrass Studio tagged me to participate!
FAVORITE FLOWER?
Peonies, carnations, anything that lasts a while
MOST / LEAST ORGANIZED SPACE IN YOUR HOME?
MOST = I'd say my closet is fairly organized
LEAST = my office space can always be better organized
WHAT BOOK HAVE YOU READ RECENTLY THAT REALLY MOVED YOU?
I love reading novels by Indian authors and always pick up new authors whenever I'm in India. I'm currently reading "The Illicit Happiness of Other People" by Manu Joseph and although it's not particularly moving...it's a very well-written book with a lyrical type of humor
WHAT DISH ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THANKSGIVING DINNER:
Stuffing. Always stuffing. Oh and pumpkin pie! HELLO!
HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE?
If I drink coffee, it's usually instant coffee, Taster's Choice with lactose-free milk
WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
I really don't miss high school much at all...if anything, those fries with gravy and ketchup at the mom n' pop restaurant we used to frequent
MOST MEMORABLE CONCERT?
Most recently, BEYONCE. In the past, HANSON. MMMBOP!
DOTS OR STRIPES?
BOTH!! Dots are more forgiving than stripes on me, but I love both
HOW DO YOU UNWIND BEFORE BED?
Usually a re-run of Big Bang Theory and hot water and maybe a Neil-made snack plate...YUM....
Thanks for tagging me Elizabeth!
I tag Anathalia, Alaina, Elizabeth H, and Hannah
Boston: MFA, John Singer Sargent Watercolors
Violet Sleeping, ca. 1907-1908, Brooklyn MuseumIt's always such a treat to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Remember this?
The Lewis Family
Allow me to introduce you to the lovely, warm, fun-loving, cheerful and beautiful Lewis Family, who I had the honor of photographing in Cohasset this past weekend.
I met Suzanne, one third of the Just Us Gals, at this event and was excited to meet her mom, sister and boyfriend as well as the latest edition to the family: French bulldog puppy Pierre, who is just the cutest lil' guy!
Photographed at the end of summer while the grass was still green, the water still sparkling, and the shade of the trees telling stories that would make Autumn jealous....
Hello Molly: Cake Smash
Remember sweet baby Molly who we met last year? She just turned ONE!
To celebrate her big birthday, I thought a Cake Smash photo session would be a terrific idea. You get to eat your cake and smash it, too, right?
Little did we know, Molly doesn't like cake all that much....
Still, she was an absolute trooper and did an amazing job!
Happy 1st Birthday Molly!
Boston: L.J. Peretti Co. Tobacconists & Cigar Merchants
Location:
2 1/2 Park Sq, Boston, MA 02116
Sounding like something out of Harry Potter, with the 2 1/2 Park Sq address, L.J Peretti's is a new discovery, for me, but an institution in Boston, having been in the city for over 140 years and has seen the likes of Bing Crosby, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
Alan and Ginnie, who I introduced to you before in Amsterdam, were visiting with us in Boston last week, and Ginnie stumbled upon L.J Peretti's on one of her walks and wanted to take Alan (a pipe smoker and tobacco connoisseur) there.
Naturally, I wouldn't miss seeing a new (to me) place in Boston. I felt like I was in a Diagon Alley world!
Where the tabacco gives an earthy-ness to the air and the lingering puffs of smoke hover lazily above. Where a smartly dressed man smokes a cigar in the afternoon, sitting on a leather chair that is both sturdy and familiar. Where tins of tobacco and hand-made briar pipes line the walls and cigar boxes blanket every last inch of the counter.
The star of the show, though, are the brass scales. As classic as you can get!
I'm not a smoker, but after stepping into this historic society, I wanted to be a part of its world...and of course, anything with a "Co." in its name is a friend of mine!
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India: Delhi: Rajghat
When in Delhi, it is only fitting to visit Rajghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi.
The black marble slab marks the cremation site, while an eternal flame burns in a glass box and the words "Hai Ram" (Oh God) in Hindi are inscribed on the front. Words which are thought to have been Gandhi's last.
For both young and old, tourists and locals, it is a popular site of meditation, worship and respect.
India: Delhi: Red Fort, Jump
Here's a jump shot from the Red Fort in Delhi to jump start your weekend!
Have a good one!
This is London, Day 2: The Changing of the Guard
An addendum to this post is: The Changing of the Guard and Not Being Able to See the Changing of the Guard.
Thus photographs of what I was able to see.
Hello Molly!
I had the honor of photographing baby Molly, recently. There's nothing like capturing the innocence, beauty and fragility of a new baby. Molly had just turned four months old at the time of this shoot and was a professional superstar! Her lovely Mom was a delight to work with, singing tunes that, I admit, I've been singing all week!
So, say "Hello!" to Molly! (And to Buddha, who came to play!)
Thank you to Cara and Molly for a wonderful photo session!
The Hamilton's IV
The Hamilton's are always a treat for me to capture, and they are no strangers to this blog! Last summer we went nautical in downtown Oakville and the time before that, we took to the barns!
I feel so blessed to have been able to shoot their fourth annual family portraits this year, where our session took place in their gorgeous home and outdoors on a rainy (pre-Hurricane Sandy) fall day...
To K+S, I just want to say, it's always a pleasure; thank you so much for your support! xo
July: Art to Inspiration
I'm beside myself that Sups from Chevrons & Éclairs has chosen one of my photographs for this month's A2I!
I thought I'd give a bit of background to this image, which is one from a series I shot for Aarti when she was starting up her yoga company, 'Healing Yoga with Aarti'.
I love this quote from her practice:
"Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness, yoga shows the way" - Swami Vishnudevananda
Aarti was looking for yoga photos that weren't conventional (ie. sun-set-silhouette-type shots) but more of something organic with interesting body shapes and unique backdrops. She was really open-minded so we tried some really cool things, like this shot of her in her beautiful lehenga out on the skating rink at the Harbourfront Centre across from our condo and the CN Tower in Toronto. Here, some other shots from her shoot.
Thank you Sups for choosing one of my pieces for this month's Art To Inspiration!
You'll be able to see the full A2I gallery over here.
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