Babies like this make every woman’s basic maternal blood start to boil! She’s just the perfect little specimen of all that is sweet and innocent in this world…

–Introducing Dylan–

Considering my studio is located in Old New Castle, I have been shooting there a lot lately! It’s one of my favorite locations to shoot– and you can see why! The grit of the old buildings and the cobbled streets is so comforting to me…

Sophia was adopted this past summer from China. She is the sweetest, most amazing little thing you’ve ever seen! She’s adapting so nicely to her new home, and it is clear that her parents and her new little brother are head over heels in love with her. Who wouldn’t be?

–Meet Sophia & Graham–

So, first of all, the location was spectacular. We shot this in their amazing, beautiful custom home in PA. Add on to that 2 awesome parents and a cute as ever baby and you get a complete package of Photographic Paradise! Throw in some Winchester cases, and well, that’s just fun!

Some of my very favorite portraits are those taken in the comforts of your home. This guy has grown so much since I last saw him and OH THE HAIR! Not to mention his yummy little brother…. I just love when the rolls have rolls… delicious!

Have you ever been to the mall, or the grocery store, or the dry cleaner or even the TOY STORE, and you see those parents who are patient, and sweet and kind, and NOT yelling at their 2 year old who is clearly going through a “phase”? I see those moms and dads and I’m jealous, and inspired - something to strive for!

Well - 2 weeks ago I had a set of those parents in my studio! They’re two of those people who just appreciate what they are, what they do and their role in their children’s lives… a good reminder that we are our children’s role models - they’ll behave how WE behave.

Okay, so I know it’s been AGES since I’ve updated this blog - seriously, I can’t stand blogging, but I do it for my clients! And lately, there have been a lot of you! 58 to be exact! I’m neck deep in my holiday rush, and so one of these days when I dig out from the holiday card madness, I’ll post a really long update of the most amazing sessions from this fall…

but first, meet a little guy who has the best parents and a pretty cool big brother:

Quote for the Day:

“Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it’s addressed to someone else. ”
~Ivern Ball

Generally, I like to keep my family off of my blog out of respect, but after the persistence and nagging of my soon to be sister in law - I share with you my soon to be nephew! It’s taken a couple of years, but I think Dante has finally warmed up to my camera…

Five years old proves a roller coaster of emotions and moods - but sometimes a mood can provide the most interesting of photographs… A personal favorite…

And just one in color…

Quote for the day:

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Do you know that my favorite thing about my job (besides the coolest kids in America) is getting to know my clients. I would say that 98% of the time I walk away from my sessions feeling like I’ve made a new friend, and that my life is that much richer for knowing another really awesome person/family/couple. I truly LOVE meeting new people and I whole heartedly believe that with every session I not only become a better photographer, but I become a better, more rounded, more interesting person - simply from the people I meet.

This was one of those sessions. I had the BEST time shooting this portrait session. We were at Longwood Gardens, early in the morning, and imagine my surprise when a gorgeous mom arrives with a (sit-n-stand!) stroller and two equally beautiful children. My camera practically jumped out of the bag! It was a morning of beautiful pictures, behaved children and interesting conversation with a cool mom. My job honestly doesn’t get any easier than that.

So - here you go…

What some women would pay (and do pay!) to have curls like this…

And just one in color…

Today’s quote for the day doesn’t have much to do with these pictures - it’s just from my own little arsenal of family commentary. My mother and I were recently discussing the “glass half full - glass half empty” argument that so many people have. I told her that I was, am and always will be a “glass half full” kind of person. Her response left me speechless:

“Jessi, honey, the glass isn’t half full, or half empty - the glass is simply too big.”

So, I leave you to ponder that.

I had THE best time shooting this session. Sweet parents, an adorable munchkin, and a PRAM! OMG, I think my eyes must have bugged out when I saw the thing… SO excited!!!

Quote for the day:

“The windows of my soul I throw
Wide open to the sun.”
~John Greenleaf Whittier, My Psalm