Escaping Winter

The older two could not get enough of climbing this tree... which I think looks like a heart - perfect!

I grew up in the Northeast and have never lived in a place where a long snowy winter is not the norm. I love snow, excuses for hearty soups and hot cocoa, but usually sometime midwinter I start dreaming of beach days. I had intended to post this blog in December but I thought better of it, realizing it would be nice to post warm thoughts on a chilly day. So here you have it -- think spring... it's just around the corner (well, sort of)! And thanks, Susanna, for humoring me!

100 days (give or take a couple)

Korean families (I learned) celebrate a child's 100 days. We had this shoot well planned out for 100 days ... and then the snow fell. So, here is this beautiful baby at 101 days. I look forward to meeting her big brother and sister in a little while. I hear they are quite in love with their little sister and I can see why. She was such a little charmer! Wide awake and interactive. She fell asleep just as I was getting ready to leave (but still had my camera out). I love sleepy baby pics.

Camera Love

Going back for a second shoot is always so much fun. I was so thrilled to get to go back for a more formal shoot after a very sweet and intimate shoot about a month ago. This little one was giving the camera some serious love. Cute kids always make my job so easy (and fun) but she went above and beyond.

A few more

When I start editing a shoot, I pick a few favorites and put them up on my blog, but inevitably, I miss some that become favorites. As I finished up editing this shoot, I found a couple that I really love, especially the one on the swings. Part of the reason I love this shot so much is that it captures the Brit in Bel. It feels very Christopher Robin and I like that.

an unsuspecting favorite place

(yes this is my 3rd post in as many hours, but i am trying to catch up after an amazing couple of days in FL -- pics to follow in a few days -- so bear with me!)

So I was actually thrilled when the suggestion was made that we do these family pictures at the Forest Hills Cemetary. It is truly one of the most beautiful places in Boston -- a real treasure. Not only are there really beautiful sculptures throughout, but the trees are amazing and it is just a really special, quiet place. I loved the dynamic of this family -- Joanne and the boys. The relationship between the oldest and the middle 'boys' was really tender and it was special to observe. Little guy was precious and just wanted to eat ginkgo leaves and there was just a sweet love between all of them.

Catching up

I am a little bit behind, so may post several blog posts tonight... this being the first since it is the oldest. Because their grandparents were visiting and because we wanted to get a few more shots of the baby, I got to back and photograph this wonderful family that I had photographed just a few weeks before. I had so much fun and really enjoyed hanging out with the girls for a little while and capturing a lot of day to day and ended up getting a few groups shots at the end as well. I love working with kids in comfortable surroundings and love some of the shots captured. Here are a few!