Hot Mama - Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park Maternity Photographer

March 8, 2010

So, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting this gorgeous mama and her darling boy on Saturday.  She wanted to surprise her husband for his birthday–what a great birthday gift!  I hear someone has a few preconceived notions about pregnancy that I think may be about to change:).  Baby boy #1 and I bonded over fruit snack, dinosaurs, and Dum-Dums and I am so excited to see him become a big brother to his baby brother-to-be.  I know I have loved watching my own girls be each others’ best friends.  Mom, you are in for a treat!

People told me when I was pregnant with Jack that there is an extra-special bond between a little boy and his mommy. You, know what?  They’re right.  This next image just about sums that up for me.

And a few of just Mom.  Um yeah, it’s all just baby in there–she looks fabulous!

I seriously don’t think she could be any more gorgeous.

Thanks for a fabulous session!  Can’t wait to meet the little guy:).

Keri: Stunning! She is so gorgeous and you captured her beautifully!

Angela: Oh, she is just stunning! You did a wonderful job capturing her in a most flattering light! Great work!

Kerianne: Oh gosh, these are all SO stunning, Jess!!!!

Summer: OH MY GOODNESS! That last one, WOW! just WOW! I love them all but wow!

Leandra: Wow- she is gorgeous- these are all so beautiful.

Laura Brett: You are right she is one hot mama. Beautiful job, can't wait to see the baby!

Kimber-Lee: OMG - Jess you do such amazing work... & she looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Looks like something that belongs in a magazine!!

Alyssa: Wow they are all so fabulous. Stunning work.

Tina: She is terribly gorgeous. I am oozing with jealousy. You have done one amazing job!

Erin: What a gorgeous mama!! You did an amazing job with these. I bet she's thrilled!

Kimberly Marie: Wow these are STUNNING! she is gorgeous. You did an amazing job. Love the last two- perfection!

Christine: wow, she is GORGEOUS!!! Your lighting is perfect!!

jill hardy: she is stunning!!! adorable little man, as well :)

mollie: honestly these are just stunning

Laurie: What a stunning mommy! Wow, thee are gorgeous Jessica.

Amanda: Lovey mommy and photos- great work!

Meg Borders: These are beautiful. That last one is just stunning!!

Kari: Wow! those last 2 are AMAZING!!

Shannon Morgan Photography: you weren't kidding HOT!!! that last one is beyond fabulous!! if i were her i would blow it up HUGE, just to remind me how great i looked pregnant :)!!

Andrea: These are all fantastic but that last one is WOW!

Melissa: These are all fabulous, but that last one is seriously stunning!!!

amber: Oh my goodness, these are stunning!! Fantastic job, LOVE them all!

Heather: That last one is nothing short of a piece of art. She represents the perfect ideal of pregnancy. And the third one - I love the tones in it!

Janice: Wow, she is stunning!! Love these shots, esp. the one with the scarf and on the floor. Absolutely gorgeous!

Sophie Crew: What a beautiful mama to be! Gorgeous shots!

Cherron: It's been said so many times, but yes, these are just stunning! I can only dream of looking like that while pregnant! (Or not pregnant! Ha!)

Jaidean: She is stunning! gorgeous images!

jennifer adams: wow, she is gorgeous, what a beautiful glowing mommy to be, that blue scarf shot is perfect!

Zoe: wow! These are all fabulous! That first one melts my heart!

Allison: Wow, stunning!!!

Julia Wade: unbelievably gorgeous!!!!!! beautiful beautiful beautiful. that momma to be must be thrilled!

lindsay: oh my gosh!!! this momma is STUNNING. oh my gosh. The silhouette one makes my heart smile. Lovely job, jess!

Baby Smiles - Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park Newborn Photographer

February 26, 2010

I have a confession to make.  I have hair envy.  Bad.

But wait, Jessica, you have more hair than any sane person would even know what to do with.

This is true.  But my babies don’t.  Despite Mommy’s over-abundance of thick, curly locks, my own dear children enter this world very nearly bald.  And stay that way for a loooong time.  And have first haircuts a week before Kindergarten starts.

So when my Wednesday client leaned over to me as I was gushing over her truly beautiful son, said, “Wait ’til you see his hair,” and pulled off his hat, I squealed like a little girl.  Seriously, I did.  It’s a little embarrassing, actually.

7-day old Grayson was just absolutely darling with his long limbs and all that gorgeous, cannot-be-tamed hair.  He kept me on my toes with the sweet little baby smiles he’d flash nearly every time I brought the camera away from my face–by the time I raised it up again the smile would be gone.  After a while, though, I caught on and managed to grab a couple lightning-quick little grins.

Grayson on day 7:

Here’s a little smile:

And just the tail end of another one–look at that hair!

One more, up close:

It was almost a shame to cover up that darling head of his, but we did it anyway:).

And, oh, he made Mommy, Daddy, and I work for this shot, but we got it!

Grayson, thanks for making me smile.  I’m glad I got to see you do the same:).

Julie Bardin: Beautiful shots of my precious little nephew...I adore each one (you too Grayson). :)

Janice: Absolutely stunning Jess! He is so precious and you captured him so beautifully!

Keri: so beautiful!!! what is it with these babies and their awesome hair?!?!

Brandon: We absolutely love the pictures Jess! Thanks so much for doing such an amazing job capturing our little guy!

Daniel: Jessica, These are all perfect! Mom and dad must be thrilled!!

Alyssa: I love them all. That hair is just adorable.

April: You are a busy lady lately :) these are all beautiful of course! The first and last ones are my favorite.

Jennifer: He is a darling and these pictures are insanely beautiful!!

Jessica Hamlin: Gorgeous!!! Your newborn work is so wonderful!

Laura Brett: Oh my goodness he is too precious for words. Beautiful work!

Janice: What a dream he is. Great shots for a lifetime of remembering.

kati: wonderful work Jess. You really do capture wonderful images for these new parents

Angela: Precious!! I love that hair so much...and the tones in the bear hat pic...awesome!

jill hardy: love them!!! especially the little close up lips, absoluteyl adorable!!!

Salina J: What a perfect little one - your lighting is great in these.

Heather: Love that first one, Jess! Awesome job!

mollie: seriously stunning

Ashley Brown: Really wonderful, Jess! I love the lip closeup and that hair is beautiful.

Aunt Karen: I just took a peek at this webste; he is ADORABLE; so cute and expressive for a newborn. The photos capture him perfectly.

April: Absolutely stunning, Jess! Every single one!

Chris: Thanks for capturing such beautiful memories of my sweet grandbaby Grayson!

Amber: Oh...these are perfection. LOVE them!!

lisa lucky: jessica, these are so beautiful! wonderful job! and how funny about the hair envy!

anette: I love them all. He's so cute and that little smile melts my heart.

Jane Photo: Just too precious. Love his hair and love that last one.

Mindy: STUNNING Jessica, as always! You are an amazing newborn photographer! Love these so much!

Emily Smith: Beautiful!! I love these! What a precious baby.

phoenix wedding photographer: great shots! i love how you always capture the details for the parents.

Ali: What a gorgeous little baby! Great session.

Megan: Awwww...so sweet! He just looks so tiny in #1. :)

Jennifer Breton: Beautiful work, Jessica! The lighting on that first one is extraordinary!

Something a Little Different - Albany Newborn Photographer

February 24, 2010

I have been anticipating this session for months.  Almost nine months to be exact.  Since before I knew there would even be a session.  When I found out that one of my dearest friends here in New York was pregnant, I was so excited for her.  Truly, our move here would have been a completely different experience without the friendship of this family–they just took us under their wing and helped us to find a little sense of belonging after a cross-country move.  I have felt blessed every day to know them.

Most of the newborns I have the privilege to photograph are first or second babies.  Darling Mary Katherine is baby #5 for this family.  She is absolutely adored by her big brother and big sisters.  Getting a photograph of 4 children with their new baby sister is always a challenge, but these guys did just great.  And their parents knew just what to do, as we planned the sibling shots for the beginning of the session and then Dad took them home to play.  Three hours can be a long time when you are 2, or 4, or 7, or pretty much any age.  And I’d just like to point out, I am capable of shooting clothed subjects, even at a newborn session;).

Aren’t mom and dad so blessed?

This one, I just fell in love with before I even pushed the shutter.  Love it with all my heart!

One with her gorgeous mom, and my dear friend:

And since the session started out backwards (with family images first), we decided to keep the trend going and use my new antique buggy (yep, that’s an oxymoron right there) rather than go to the bean bag poses.  Why not?  I had the perfect model.

Finally, on to the bean bag.  As we were shooting mom was telling me how excited she was for her portraits so she could really see what Mary Kate looks like.  At first I was surprised, and then I realized she made perfect sense.  You spend so much of your time as a new mother with a kind of up-close tunnel-vision.  You see the side of her face as she nurses or his cute little belly while you’re changing him, but you’re always right there.  It’s nice to take a step back and really see a baby.  Moms are so smart.

Oh, and did I mention mom made this beautiful blessing gown?  Yeah, she is pretty much amazing.

Here she is, Mom.  A knock-out, I’d say.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for a beautiful day.  Baby girl, I can’t wait to come snuggle you again sometime very soon.

Cindy: What an awesome job, Jessica! That sibling shot is perfect! Love them all!

Laurie: These are stunning! What treasures for this family to remember this special time.

Kerianne: What a blessed family. Gorgeous session, Jessica!

Keri: Wonderful session! All the children are beautiful, and you captured the baby so very well.

Ashley Duckett: Love them all but my fave is the one of baby and mom! Nice work!

Zoe Berkovic: These are absolutely beautiful! I love the mom and baby shot!

April: I have been so excited to see these :) You did a gorgeous job. She is so cute and squishy!

Jennifer Cota: These are stunning! The colors and overall feel = just perfect!

Lauren: Stunning, gorgeous images, all of them! The first sibling shot is to die for, and so hard to get. You did an incredible job!

Shanna: WOW! Those last 2 are gorgeous! Love them all.

katie: OMG I totally love these. THe soft, sweet tones - the connections - WOW. Terrific work!

Ellen: Those cheeks are to die for! What adorable pictures!

April: What a beautiful family and gorgeous images! I love the baby carriage one!

Katherine: Oh these are beautiful!! The parents will treasure them forever. You captured the love this family has for each other!

stacey: what a beautiful family. these are all so sweet.

mollie: wow- love love LOVE the shot with big sister

Angela: OH, what a beautiful family! I just LOVE the one with the big sister holding her! Gorgeous!

Shonda Feddema: What a beautiful family! I love love love the old baby buggy!

Alyssa: They are all perfect. I heart the one of mom and baby.

jill hardy: these are absolutely STUNNING, and I expected no less, Jess you are simply amazing! I love the connections inthe phots! Wonderful captures!

Heather: Beautiful images of a beautiful baby girl. She is gorgeous!

Beautiful - Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park Maternity Photographer

February 22, 2010

It’s always a pleasant surprise to have a client show up who pretty much makes my job a piece of cake.  When I opened the door for this absolutely stunning couple, I just knew my job was going to be so easy.  Dad was so obviously in love with Mom, and Mom was so comfortable in front of the camera (even if she did feel a little silly at times) and simply glowing with happiness.  Baby Nadia is so lucky to be coming to these wonderful parents, and I cannot wait to meet her.

A little taste of a wonderful session.

Thanks so much, guys!  It was wonderful getting to know you.  Can’t wait to see you again soon–with Nadia!

Summer: LOVE LOVE the first one! Oh wow! What a beautiful couple!

Angela: LOVE them! That last one is so fun and the lighting is just beautiful in all of them (as usual :))...gorgeous couple!

Aimee: Beautiful...love that last one!

Julie Wagoner: Beautiful couple and beautiful captures. I LOVE that second shot!

Alyssa: Ok I can not pick a fave but I can say I love them all. Great job Jessica and a sweet looking couple.

Marilyn: A beautiful couple! Love the way you capture the personalities!! Leaves me wanting more!

Kimberly: What a gorgeous couple. I love the variety of moods you were able to capture. The second one is artistically perfect and that last one is so much fun. The lighting is divine on all of them.

Keri: stunning! what a gorgeous couple...I'm sure their baby will be adorable!

Laura Brett: Oh she is beautiful, great job! Love the softness of the first two.

Megan: These are gorgeous!

Julie: What a beautiful belly. Love them all.

Jill: Gorgeous! The first one is so lovely. What a beautiful belly.

Megan: I absolutely loved these pictures... Left me wanting more!

Kari: WOW! These are amazing! Love the first and last one! Just beautiful!

Beira: that first one is so powerful--this couple has a beautiful connection and you captured it so well! awesome work

Jessica Hamlin: Gorgeous!!! Love them!

jill hardy: oh she is STUNNING! She wears pregnancy VERY well! beautiful work Jess!

Janice: Absolutely stunning!!! She is gorgeous and they make such a beautiful couple! I can't wait to see images of their beautiful baby!

melissa: Gorgeous, Jess!

Melissa: Absolutely gorgeous! Love the light and movement in her hair. Perfect belly too! :)

Lina: Gorgeous. Lovely momma and such nice captures.

Allison: The light and connection is beautiful. Perfection Jess!

Heather: Love their connection in the first one! And lovely conversion too!

Patience - NY Baby Photographer

February 22, 2010

February has been a crazy month for me.  Rescheduling and some late-arriving babies has led to a fuller than usual month of sessions.  On top of that, my entire family decided to take turns becoming ill over this past week off of school (yeah, we know how to party in this house).  Jack got the brunt of it though and was diagnosed this weekend with bronchiolitis and an ear infection.  It’s not serious, but he does need to be on a nebulizer every four hours.  At the risk of getting too personal, his breathing issues (and lack of sleep on my part) have created some eating issues and nursing has not been going well the past few days.

In light of everything that’s going on with him, I would just ask for some patience as I work on getting everything back on track.  If you are waiting for a gallery, a sneak peek, or to receive an email response, please know I will get to everything just as soon as I can.  In the meantime, I appreciate your patience as I focus on my family’s health for a few days.

Speaking of patience, no post is complete without a picture.  So here’s a recent snappy of my impatient boy, who at 5 months decided sitting up and crawling were on the agenda.  He can now crawl the length of the house.  Someone please stop my baby boy from growing up too fast!

April: Hope you all feel better soon. Oh and Jack is too cute for words!

Edna: I'm glad he slowed down long enough for you to get a picture to share. I love the darling!

Angie: Oh Jack!!!! Miss Layla is no where near crawling....advanced I tell ya!!! What a doll =)

Love - Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park Child Photographer

February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine’s Day!  I had such a fun time taking pictures of my own valentines that I couldn’t resist sharing a few.  Or considerably more than a few.  Forgive this photographer as she slips into adoring mother-mode:).

The baby valentine (On a side-note, is it weird that my barely 5-month old thinks he can crawl and sit up?  He can’t quite manage it completely, but he sure thinks he can.):

The little valentine (She is beyond excited to hand out her valentine cards at church today and roams around the house randomly bursting out in exclamations of, “I love you more than chocolate!“):

Okay, the one on the right just kills me:).

The middle valentine (Super sweet, and so hard to get a real expression out of now.  We caught a couple, though.):

The big valentine (So beautiful, but so, so crazy for candy.  We managed to tame a little valentine sweetness out of her for a second.):

And a little more like reality:

Yep, that’s my girl!

If you made it this far, I commend and thank you!  Hope your Valentine’s Day is full of sweetness, hugs, and, kisses–candy or otherwise.

TrishaD: SO cute! I love all of these...so creative :) Happy ? Day!

Summer: I love how you always showcase their sweet little personalities. They are so adorable and somehow I feel like I know them, at least just a little! :)

Cherron: Hahaha!! These made me laugh. \

Keri: These are so fun!!! Your kids are just gorgeous!

jill hardy: awwww, you have the most gorgeous valentines :) You are so blessed!

Janice: So very sweet! ;-) They are just incredibly adorable and I love how you captured each of their personalities. Love them!

Karen: Exquisite... just beautiful! I miss you all.

Melissa: so cute Jess! you have a beautiful family!!! :)

heavenesque: Goodness!! Those are so creative and so cute!!!

Pam Caudill: Emily is looking so grown up! They're all precious, but I'm really envious of that scrumptious little boy.l

Stacie: These are so sweet! And your kids were MUCH more cooperative on the Valentine front that mine were!

Katherine: I love these! This post made me giggle, especially the expressions you captured! Fabulous!

Laurie: OMG, they are so beautiful!!! How fun and what fantastic portraits.

kati: jess your children are beautiful!!! I bet it's never a dull moment at your house!

Leandra: I am jealous that you got so many fabulous shots of your own kids! The girls are gorgeous as usual but I think I might be a little partial to that naked guy in that first shot.

Heather: Your kiddos are all so gorgeous! I bet there is never a dull moment at your house!

Andria Laws: They are ALL so beautiful. I feel sad though that I only really know Julia and Jack from pictures. ): Bella and Emily are growing up into such beautiful young ladies. Oh, and by the way, you have every reason to gush!!! (:

Edna: What a treat for this grandma! And Great-Grandpa is sitting beside me enjoying the darlings, too! Thanks for sharing them! We love you!

Megan: so fun and so sweet!

christy williams: Oh my goodness... I love these!! Your children are so beautiful!

Good News - Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park Newborn Photographer

February 13, 2010

The name “Evangeline” means good news, and I’m sure her arrival was nothing but good news when she finally decided to make her appearance almost two full weeks late.  I think mom and dad will agree that she was worth the wait–such a darling, darling little thing.  And those plump squishy lips–perfection!  Evie started out a little feisty, but after a little food, mommy time, heat and white noise, she fell into a blissful slumber and we had so much fun together!

Evie - 7 days:

With her gorgeous mama:

Handsome daddy:

A new favorite image of a brand new family:

Oh my goodness, those squishy lips!

Even closer:

Little smile:

And my new basket I’ve been dying to try!

Evie, you were the best news I had all day:).  Thanks for coming to play!

Keri: Stunning work Jess! Such a beautiful family and gorgeous baby girl...you captured them so well!

Mollie Kendall: so so so precious! I just adore that basket and that little mouth shot is making my heart smile! Amazing work!!!

Alyssa: Love them all but I think the family is my fave with the basket a very close 2nd.

Cherron: Simply perfect.

Maggie: beautiful Stephanie, congratulations

Angela: Super sweet...beautiful job, perfection!

Julie Wagoner: Oh, these are just perfect! So simple and beautiful...and such a squishable little one!

Nicole Marie: I just found your blog today. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your style! Those lips are OMG...gorgeous!

Heather: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the wrap one and the basket!!!

Katherine: Oh wow! These are so beautiful! They both look so so happy and these should be big in their house!

April: Wow! You really got some beautiful pictures here. Hard to pick my favorite, but I really love how small and curled up she looks in her Daddy's arms:)

angela crutcher: Oh my goodness. These are simpy beauitful! Love those precious baby lips!

Lisa Little: Amazing! Gorgeous newborn session and I love that last image!!

Holli Dunn: What a beautiful new family. So precious. Your clarity is amazing in these!

lorissa: What beautiful photos! I LOVE the family image. So touching. Wonderful work!

Bri: What a truly beautiful family. And those lips! Gorgeous work!

Sophie Crew: Aww, so sweet! Great job on these!

christy williams: Oh my, these are darling!! Beautiful work Jessica!

Katherine: What a stunning little baby girl! I love these, and your new basket is perfect!

heavenesque: Wow!! Lovely images!!

jennifer adams: oh wow these are simply perfect and beautiful, especially that last shot!

Grandma W: I cannot stop looking at these photos. You are a gifted artist!

Megan: Beautiful, I do love that basket! I love the wrapped shot too and those lips are to die for!

Sarah: These are wonderful. I think the little smile is my favorite, but its hard to choose!

Jill: Gorgeous work! Love the family shot and those lips!

Linda: Oh goodness! These are just beautiful! I love the lips! I cannot pick out a favorite, each one makes me smile! Nice job!

Lina: Love the lips! So sweet. beautiful work.

Terra: beautiful! Love the black and white of her with her hands together,too perfect!

kati: absolutely wonderful jess. that one of baby and dad is priceless.

Simply Adored - Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park, NY Newborn Photographer

February 10, 2010

This baby girl is just that: absolutely and 100% adored by her mama.  I don’t know that I have ever met a mother so completely in awe of and in love with her baby girl.  We talked about that moment after you have your baby when you think, “Oh my goodness, she’s mine.  I can’t believe she’s mine and I get to keep her forever.” It just gave me such a thrill to watch this new mother wonder at the life she has created–and she truly is a stunning work of art.  Baby Isla is just a little bit of perfection.  I have a feeling that “no” is going to be a difficult word to come by in this household.

Isla was awake when she showed up for her session.  Rarely have I seen a baby this little so alert, yet calm.  She definitely knew how to work the camera:).  And isn’t that sweet little mouth just begging for some kisses?

Caught a little smile!

With her beautiful, infatuated mama:).

And this just might be my very favorite from the session–just love the simplicity of it:

Erin, thank you so much for sharing your precious little one with me today.  I just loved every minute I was able to spend with her–you are a lucky, lucky woman!

April: What a gorgeous little girl! I have to agree with you about the last one, but they are all beautiful!

Heather: All so beautiful, but I agree about the last one. I just love the little hands and feet peeking out!

Missy: Gorgeous!!!

Laurie: These are sooo gorgeous! What a gift to have photos like this of your newborn.

jill hardy: *swoon* absolutely gorgeous!

Janice: The best thing about seeing the maternity pics is seeing the same mom with the baby later. I love that shot of mom and baby. So very sweet. What a beautiful baby girl! Jess, you always do such a great job capturing all the sweetness!!

Cindy: Gorgeous, beautiful work! Love that 1st one, you make eye contact with a newborn seem easy!

Angela: Oh, what a perfect pair this mommy and baby make! Gorgeous light (as usual), and gorgeous posing!

Shannon Morgan Photography: No that is one of the most beautiful newborns I have EVER seen!!! Fantastic job jess!

Beira: I absolutely love the eye contact--she has beautiful eyes like her mother. Your black and whites are perfect!

Tina: I remember this momma from her maternity session. Such a sweet baby. That last one is so perfect.

Melissa: Adorable, Jessica. Just love skin and perfect posing. Mom must be so in love with these!

Shonda Feddema: They are all wonderful but I really love the second shot!

Stephanie: WOW! Your work is inspirational. Just amazing.

--cherry.: these are so sweet! beautiful work!

Tiffany Bender: The one with mom is amazing!! Beautiful work

Becky Naffine: Wow gorgeous photos and a stunning baby girl. I remember the pregnancy photos you did not long ago :)

Beth Ross: BEAUTIFUL!!! I love them all. What a gorgeous baby and mother.

Julie Wagoner: Oh my goodness, I love all of these! The eye contact in the first is stunning and the shot with mama melts my heart. Great job!

Amber Shereen: Really lovely, Jessica!

Ashleigh-Faye: What great eye contact on #1 and that smile on #2 just amazing

Leandra: What a beautiful baby- she looks so "girlie" already- just precious. Love the anecdote about mom being so in love too.

Krissy Allori: Oh my, what a beautiful little girl. I love every single one of them. Your work is always so stunning - you never disappoint.

Katherine: Oh wow!! These are so beautiful!

kati: jess these are wonderful!! that last one is pure perfection!! Lovely session

Julie: These are gorgeous! The one of mom and the baby is just lovely!!

Best Friends - Albany, Saratoga, Clifton Park Child Photographer

February 8, 2010

I truly think there is nothing dearer to a mother’s heart than seeing how much her children love each other.  Case in point, yesterday my Julia was getting in the tub to get ready for church and asked, “Is Bella going to take a bath?”  “Yep, and Emily too.”  Her response: “Emily too?!  All my friends?!  All my friends are going to take a bath?!”  I am still smiling about it.

Saturday I had a session with the darling-est (yep, I’m going to say that’s a real word) 7-month little girl and her wonderful big brother.  You could just tell she adores him by the way her eyes just tracked him around the room.  He was so, so sweet back to her–so patient and kind and interested in her.  How lucky they are and will be to have each other as they grow up!

This one just made me giggle–he was trying to get baby sister to smile (On a side note, how fabulous are their outfits together?  Mom did such a great job!).

This is a better representation of their actual relationship:

After a few abysmal attempts on my own and some coaching from Henry, I finally made it through the whole alphabet without any mistakes–who knew my sleep-deprivation had gotten so bad?  He’s one smart cookie:).

And I could not get over gorgeous Lila’s delicious rolls, beautiful eyes, or those LIPS!  Mom and Dad are in trouble for sure.  I have his same shot w/a smile, but oh, how I love the hand placement, those wide eyes, and her little mouth in this one.

A session favorite–can you see her grabbing his foot?

Thanks for such a fun morning guys, and for alphabet lessons!

Jaidean: Oh, these are just adorable!!! That first one totally made me smile!

this n that: These are wonderful!! I love the interaction here. -Shellie

Cindy: Love these! You really captured their adorable relationship and sweet personalities!

Angela: Sooooo cute! Gorgeous lighting, and wonderful interaction caught! Love it!

Megan: #4 is to die for! Great job!

Rachel: Adorable!!! I love the last one it's priceless. I would make this into a huge canvas if they were my children.

April: All of them are fabulous! The last one is my favorite, so sweet!

stacey: ooooh, my gosh! I can't pick a favorite! these are amazing.

Janice: They are adorable! I love the relationship you captured in these shots!

Leandra: Those rolls are to die for! How wonderful to freeze these moments in time for this family- the sibling interaction and more importantly the squishy baby phase.

lindsay: gorgeous! i love the connection you caught between them! and i LOVE the way you used the fur in the 4th one!

mollie: oh precious precious! great work.

Kimberly Marie: Oh, these are all so precious! wonderful work. :)

az wedding photography: LOVE these, seriously they are all too sweet, but i love the first and last ones the most!

Gail: As a proud great-aunt of these two...they are beautiful reflections of their parents! You did a wonderful job!

Zoe Berkovic: That first one made me giggle! And that naked baby on the fur, perfection!

Sarah: ha ha, that first one cracks me up! So adorable!!

Salina J: These are so adorable. What great images for this family to keep forever. Just gorgeous children.

Katie: Thank you Jessica for bringing out the best in my little ones. They look fantastic! Thanks for a great day.

Julie Wagoner: Oh, what a precious sibling pair! I love the relationship you were able to capture. Great job!

Terra: I love these,you captured such great interactions! I love that their bond is so apparent :)

Julie: Amazing sibling shots Jessica!! These are fabulous!

Heather: Wonderful work, once again! I love the last one - what a great sibling shot! And the one of Baby Sis on the gray fur? Gorgeous!

Back from Paradise - NY Child Photographer

February 1, 2010

…and this is pretty much how we all feel about it:

When I asked baby girl at the airport if she was excited to go home and sleep in her own bed, she answered with a resounding, “No!”

“Well, where do you want to go?”

“I wanna go at another Hawaii!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Ah, baby girl, I don’t blame you.  We had a wonderful time visiting with my parents on Kaua’i.  We almost didn’t make it, as our itinerary changed without our knowledge and we missed our flight out.  Five hours, many phone calls, and a couple of really helpful employees of both United and Alaska Air later we were on our way.  We stopped over in Seattle and stayed the night at my parents’ home (we got to see some old friends and my little sister for a few hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and arrived in Hawaii 24 hours late, but not too worse for wear.  The girls are all great travelers and Jack slept much of the various flights.  Even so, the return trip home was a little brutal–leaving Hawaii at 11:30 p.m. Friday night and getting in to Albany at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday.  I was feeling pretty much done with travel for a looong time.  However, walking out to the car in 10-degree temperatures had a little part of me thinking, “I wanna go at another Hawaii too!”

I’ve just now had a chance to catch my breath and am starting to return phone calls and emails.  A couple of galleries are due to go out, and they should be up tonight or tomorrow morning.  I am excited for all the babies I have coming up this month and can’t wait to meet them.  Keep checking back for both newborn yumminess and the little bit of warmth I was able to capture and bring back from our trip!

Despite the cold, it’s good to be home:).

Marie Gross: I loved seeing you, Jessica! Wish we could have chatted longer, but it was still so fun see you!

Pam Caudill: What Marie said!!

KaraRL: Sounds like you all had a blast. Such a sweet pouty face! Haven't stopped by in a while...really nice work Jessica!

Kimber-Lee: LOVE the picture! The reflection in her glasses of the palm trees & ocean is perfect... not to mention the most adorable pout!