[a + e] two beauties from connecticut.

i have known michael since he was as young as these little ones and known his mom since we were little ones. he asked if i was up for a session during the week - um...yes!! and he drove 3 hours one way for it!! that alone made me feel so wonderful that he thought enough about my photography that he would put his little ones in the car early in the morn in connecticut and take a road trip so i could capture their adorableness. is that a word? adorableness?!! it is now. this is a surprise for their mom. (i hope she doesn't stumble on my blog!)
abigayle is turning 5 and ellen just turned 3. cute sisters. abi was ready right out of the car to model for me - ellen took a little bit of time to warm up - the first few shots were of her crying - but thanks to their goofy dad - smiles and laughter were soon everywhere. michael i think i need you on my shoots all the time!!
your girls are precious. i loved spending time with them and i loved that annie got to meet them too. i hope you love what you see and that they will bring a smile to your face and that jen will be thrilled when she sees the final product. it was such a fun day and i am honored you chose me to capture your beauties.

[two little sisters]

Two little sisters gazing at the sea
Imagining what their futures will be
The older one says as her eyes look around
I will go as far as the corners of town
I'll plant a little garden, flowers everywhere
And pluck the most fragrant for my hair...

Two little sisters gazing at the sea
Imagining what their futures will be
The younger one stands with her eyes open wide
And says I'll go as far as the corners of the sky
I'll gather all the stars each night as they appear
And pick the very brightest one to wear in my ear...
[c.simon]

i had the pleasure of meeting this adorable family last weekend. nola and neve. two little sisters. it's always hard for a little one to "smile" on command to a total stranger, so it took a bit of time to warm up, but by the end i think we did it.

it was a beautiful fall day - a bit chilly but lovely. the girls had me running everywhere and i had such a blast.

maggie and justin, it was a pleasure to meet you both and thank you for allowing me to photograph your beautiful family.

here's a sneak peek. hope it makes you smile.

[dandelion]

"And I promise you I will never again try to turn myself into a stylish dandy" said Dandelion as he sipped his tea. "From now on I'll always be just plain me!"

{Dandelion by Don Freeman}

i loved this book as a child. i am so happy that annie now loves it too. we read it all the time. a good life lesson to always be yourself!




[i love both of the processing here - couldn't decide]