playing in the studio...

I just have to post these two cuties...I have been fortunate enough to photograph them both since before they were ever born! They are both so sweet and have great personalities! Wonder what we will do next year? lol!

Valerie

Pure Networking 3

This event was held on November 23 at Trinity restaurant. Two groups, the Women's Business Network and the Women's Success Network got together to hold a free event. Fun was had by all and the event was smooth and fun. Always great to make new contacts with other business owners.

Valerie

Thanksgiving 2009

I was fortunate not to have to cook for Thanksgiving and was blessed with having a great meal at my Aunt Pat's house. Scott (with napkin at the ready) is marrying his way into the family...haha! Good luck with that, at least you will be well fed. Welcome Scott! May you all be blessed with good food and loving families!

Valerie

...some fun for fall 09

I know, I know...I have been a "naughty" blogger but I bet Santa will forgive me (I hope)! OK..I will blog 2 for today...how's that?? haha. Here are some funny ones just for the heck of it.

Valerie

Newfound Lake, NH fall 09

Aaaaahhh, serenity! The peacefulness is worth it all.

....& how amazingly beautiful.

Valerie

Fun Leaf fight....

How adorable is this? i am so excited have the girls back this year again, it is always a pleasure to see them growing! Missing teeth, cute hair cuts, changing personalities...all so enjoyable. We decided to end the session with these leaf ones and then i told them could tickle each other and have fun! ...and they did..luv the hair flying around.

Valerie

Sisters fall of luv! 09

We had a wonderful, fall day for this family...although a tad chilly! The leaves were no t peaking but luckily the Mom is very helpful and listens to add some color to the clothes bu not too much. It looks perfect! The girls had their time for portraits and I just luv how the younger one adores her sister..better yet, the older sister is so tolerant...even while being "strangled". I am so excited I caught caught her mischievous face...she is looking up at Mom and you just know she's thinking "but I swear it doesn't hurt her, she likes it"!! LOL.

Valerie

8 wk old FUN! puppy LUV

This is Luci..she's only 8 weeks old and is darn adorable...full of energy. Her Mom & I wondered why a nap did not hit...bet it did in the car on the way home! Speaking of naps...Luci wore me out today...i need a long nap~lmao! Good luck Lauren.

Valerie

He's bacccck for the 2 YR & So adorable!

I just so enjoy seeing the children grow and coming back to visit. This little guy is so sweet and such a complete flirt! He's is very gentle and genuine... what a good natured little boy. He gets it from both his parents, they are so nice too! Many happy returns.

Valerie

Fall LKV wedding

I always love to be a part of such a special day... two people who join their lives and I get to be there to capture the memories! Not only were an attractive couple, but a sincerely warm and kind couple!

Congratulations!
Valerie

Long Island, NY 09

We were fortunate enough to have escaped for a few days in wine country...here some laughing and fun. This sculpture was in memorial of 9/11. It was pretty awesome, on a post in the harbour.

Valerie

Sibling fun in the grass.

This family purchased a gift certificate at a local auction in Easton! That is so wonderful since it means it was truly a win/win! She loves her photos and how could not not~adorable kids.

Valerie

B4 & after....09

Before............. & after...

.......no explanation needed!

Local beach fun

This family is back for a second year. What a beautiful family...we did this session on the 12th...yes, it rained almost ALL day. We managed to catch the full hour of non rain...can you even tell. I bet not, never worry...I always call the "game" if it is not possible. But I do pussssh the envelope to accomplish beautiful memories. i also truly appreciate how difficult, timely and stressful it is for "Mom's" to get the whole session in place. Thank you!!

Valerie

"Bridge of LOVE" in Italy

This photo really speaks "thousands" of words... I am in Cinque de Terre (Italy) which was breath takingly beautiful..like where would you vacation from if LIVED here!!?? That's another topic. So this "bridge" which is a covered walk way connected the first of the 5 towns to the second. The story goes~that then the villagers were able to date others in the next town. So they met along this pathway and had little love nest spots (lol). Of course, life changes...so now they walk along it. Hence the photo...OK..see all those locks on the fence behind me? This just gets better ~lmao! So now the "in love" couples walk along the pathway and lock their love together and THEN they throw the key over the cliff into the ocean. LOL!!! Ok, I know..I am trying, but please...they are young in love and ...yes, yes..it works. whatever! So..on the inside the wall the tour guide was translating the Italian writing and it was ALL heartbreak messages for the missing other half to find! About how one of the "locked" couples would love them forever, would always be in their hearts. Aaaahhh, too be young! hee,hee! This is my funny post for the month.

Valerie

Creative Seniors 09

I just love when I can get really creative with seniors! When they are anxious and willing to do something unique and then just have fun with it.... just like these. What fabulous energy and youth these images capture.
Valerie

ps~if you get creative...you too can be posted on the BLOG. Just book your appointment today....

NOTICE!!!

Please note that the studio is closed 8/26 to 9/7 2009.

Lake portraits...09

Not to be giving anything away...ha,ha! but here a few portraits of the Palins...long time family. I was thrilled to have them stop by the lake house! What a thrill for me~thank you guys!

Valerie

Never miss a group

I so enjoy having everyone together...this was Saturday's event for our family! Piece's of history forever.

Homes for our TROOPS!

www.homesforourtroops.org/downing

Last night I was honored and touched to meet this couple. I am donating my time and photography skills for this project. I personally was amazed to hear all about this organization, how it was founded and what generous large hearted people surround us everyday. Dawna Lee (wife in red) was just so warm and welcoming, it was hard not to hug her when I left and it felt like we had know each other for a lifetime.
The gratitude for sacrifices made by our military can never truly be expressed... but thank you John Gonsalves for creating this organization so that we can help.
This project is taking place in Middleboro and they are hoping to start in September. Please click on the link and and generously donate your time, help find a contractor and monetary donations are always accepted. John explained last evening that houses go up extremely quickly (many hands make light work) and they need non-skilled volunteers also. I intend to participate with labor as well as with my photography.
Thank you for reading and God Bless all our military personnel!
Valerie