Trick or Treat

Happy Halloween Guys!!!

I hope all of you who celebrate had a great holiday. The weather was pretty good where I am in NY (minus the leftover snow from our nor'easter) and so we were able to have a good time. The kids filled up their bags quick this year. I forget that the more children I have = more bags of candy each year...lol.

Here's my ninja...Joey

And my rocker pirate....Jaclyn

And my handsome fireman....James

And of course, my littlest monster....Justin

Of course, my Justin kept pulling off the BEST part of his costume (the hat) ......and as you can see... he won.

We saw some cool pumpkins along the way.....

Its so fun watching them light up when a door opens and they say, "TRICK OR TREAT!!!" Even the anticipation of the door opening is fun.

But just watching them have fun and being with other children all while playing dress up.....is really the treat for me. ;)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM JMPNY!!!

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Chasing Luca

Sometimes, in my line of work, you meet a child who just wants to play! In other words... run, run, run!!! ;) And when that happens... you just have to chase them...lol. Today, Luca saved me some money on a gym membership and we had a blast. He was happy, playful, all smiles and did what he wanted to do. And theres no way to 'pose' a child who wants to do what THEY want... you just gotta wing it.

Happy Birthday Colten!!!

I love birthdays! I love photos! So naturally... I LOVE these sessions!

This little guy shares a birthday with my little princess and so hes a bit cooler for that...lol. Plus with a name like Colten.. you know you're in store for great things!

We battled some wind that nearly took the balloons (with weights) across the park, but we had a great session. See for yourself!

 Happy Birthday Colten!! XOXO

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Shooting for fun!

I was reminded today by a friend (thanks Brian!) to make sure to make time to shoot for ME! Us photographers get so caught up in shooting for everyone else, that usually photos of our own are lost in the process. 

So today.... I took my camera around while my daughter had skating lessons and we went to the park. These photos may not be perfect, or technically correct, or professional... BUT.... they are for me. They are of the people that are dearest to me and that makes them the greatest photos EVER!!

This was taken in my home before we left for skating!

 

 Justin snacking as we load the kids in the car.

Yeah, this speaks for itself! ;)

 Go Jacki!! She did great today!

Shes so proud of herself! XOXO So am I!

Daddy watches with pride too!

Joey had a small timeout during skating...lol. 

This is my nephew Christian! He is who I call my firstborn! ;) Hes like a son to me. Love him to pieces!

Justin making his way up the stairs and down the slide all by himself!

Joey! Yes, he needs a trim.. hair is getting too long...lol. 

The boys monkeying around!

My little heartbreaker James! (Thats the slide behind him... not a bad backdrop...lol)

My brother Paul (who is single BTW ;)) and my nephew Chris! These two are the best of friends. Hes one of the greatest dads I know!

Justin! Hes working on his smolder, Brian!

This is what the first 436 shots look like when trying to photograph your OWN children! (look at Jamey's face...lmao!)

This looks fun...lol.

I got em all! ;)

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Cara

One of the BEST parts of doing what I do for a living is seeing the children over the years as they grow! Last I saw Cara she had just started walking and now... shes a big girl. She needed some time to warm up to me but in no time, she was grabbing me by the hand and leading the way. 

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Apple doesnt fall far from the tree!

New baby sister Apollonia is very lovingly welcomed by her 3 big brothers!! I have never seen little boys more in love in all my days! It is what we wish of all our own children. You cant tell me you cant just see them OOZING with adoration!

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