Mia | Three Months Old | 4.29.15 | Jacksonville Newborn + Child Photographer

Sweet Mia is already three months. I was just shooting her newborn session I feel like. This little one is such a ham...seriously...so happy and all smiles at three months old! Three months is a tough age to photograph because babies are in that in between stage with not quite being able to do a lot but this one is a natural ;) 

Always love shooting with Michelle + Francis's sweet babies. They have had my heart for almost five years now and I love them all dearly. 

New York City | Behind The Lens

It's been quiet on the blog lately but I have a good reason! Ben and I went on a little up north adventure to visit family and celebrate my Popou (my Greek grandfather) turning 90 years old! I got to see a ton of family, some of which I haven't seen in 15+ years. It was a wonderful little trip. We decided to visit my friend Nessa in New York for two days, spent one day in Boston and the other day in Rhode Island then fly home. We navigated the NY Subway by ourselves at some parts and I was pretty proud because I must say...I feel like the Boston "T" is easier to navigate. I have to be honest here. I feel like there is no signage to let you know where you are in the NY subway! Maybe I'm just used to the Boston vibe for the subway, who knows. We never got lost though so I call it a win. I did have a battle with one of the subway doors closing when I was trying to get on and I won. Ben and Nessa just stared at me and I totally contribute it to my mini muscles and not the conductor of the train seeing me trying to get on or anything. Obviously.

We had a blast on our little four day adventure (which felt like a week - in a good way. We packed in  A LOT of stuff and saw a lot of people we wanted to see) I brought my camera all over NYC and shot for myself which I mentioned in another blog post about being a goal in 2014 - Shooting for myself when I'm not working. I have been known to be neglectful of documenting my own life since I'm constantly documenting other peoples lives. Shooting objects or places honestly just isn't as interesting as shooting people and weddings which I truly am inspired by but shooting just for myself and the places I am at is nice and it's growing on me again ;) 

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite shots I took all around New York. All of these were shot with my trusty (and tiny) 25mm 2.8 pancake lens which is perfect for travel for me because it doesn't add much weight to my already heavy camera body. 

...And you may notice I have been in a black and white mood lately ;)

On our way to the MET. I LOVED it and we barely got to see it all.

The Cruel Intentions house. My teenage self was giddy.

My beautiful friend of 18 years, Nessa.

My sweet husband

 Central Park

The 9/11 Memorial. They have done an incredible job so far. Awe inspiring.

The best vanilla chai latte I've ever had. Seriously ah-mayzing.

Delicious lunch at Grey Dog in Soho. Loved this place!

And... finally got to see Grand Central Station and played with some shutter drag.

Goodbye December, Hello January 2014! | Behind The Lens

This blog post is a little late, forgive me! The past two weeks flew by in a blur. So much going on with the holidays the big NYE bash I had been planning with seven other ladies. But now it's 2014! What?! Can't believe it's already January 8th....I feel like the months fly by quicker and quicker which means it feels like I'm doing this personal blogs sooner when really it is every month. Anywho....enjoy a look back at my December and the finale to my wonderful 2013 :)

Milo broke out the Christmas sweater and Jimmy became Jim-bow.

Went to Paulina's beautiful baby shower for baby Devan! Can't wait to shoot her birth story in February!

Shot Daimary + David's GORGEOUS wedding at the River House. Seriously I adore these two.

Went to two wonderful Christmas parties at friends houses which consisted of lots of food, games and PJ wearing.

 

Celebrated our dear friend Mike's birthday with friends and my January bride Brittany. Mike is holding a picture of his wife, Paige who is currently deployed. We miss her lots. 

Felt festive with my holiday inspired nails and red lipstick

The hubby and I on Christmas Eve.

Two of my favorite Christmas presents this year included a dehydrator and a polar watch. Both helping with a healthier 2014!

Then it was New Years Eve. And after months of planning a Gatsby inspired NYE we brought 1922 to 2014. And it was a total blast.

Thanks to Eric Sanfilippo for taking all the pictures below.

This was Milo on January 1st. Apparently he partied a little too hard.

Happy New Year Everyone! I can't wait to see what this year brings!