A year with Rachel {in the life}
It seems like it was just yesterday that we were bringing her home from Maine Medical Center. Now look at her go! We love her so much… Happy birthday to my little girl, Rachel!!! Click on the slide...
View ArticleIn the life at Kettle Cove {baby photography}
I’m a believer in morning sessions when it comes to photographing babies. A good sleep will make anyone smile and indeed it worked for this little girl! She was smiling as soon as her mom took her...
View ArticleWilliam {baby photography}
Meet baby boy William again! He was only about 4 months when we meet for his first photo session a year ago. Well, this time he wasn’t quite sure about the guy with the camera who was clearly...
View ArticleSammy
Meet Sammy, just a young boy of about 18 months. He’s got a gorgeous smile and saves it for only the funniest things… or when he’s looking at his mommy. He wasn’t even slightly impressed with my...
View ArticleBaby Dylan
Finally got down to doing a photo shoot with baby Dylan and his big blue eyes. His mother met me at Kettle Cove for a long overdue photo shoot. His Nan is going to love these (i hope so!). I had...
View ArticleNew Sox Jacket and Shades
For Easter Sunday Leo decided to look his coolest with his new aviator shades and Red Sox jacket (24 month version, thanks Ali!). The boys at the park were all jealous or wondering what football the...
View ArticleI Can’t Decide
Which one do you prefer? I can’t decide so I posted both versions. I took this one this morning on an early walk through Walpole Park in Ealing. Leo likes to wake up at 5:30 these days and is ready...
View ArticlePicnic at Walpole Park
The weather in London has been brilliant so out of the house and off to the park for a picnic. It’s sad to think that this may be one of our last picnics at the beautiful Walpole park as we are...
View ArticleSneak Peak – Meet Kamran
I just couldn’t resist. Meet Kamran, just 11 weeks old and sporting the most gorgeous eyelashes in all of London. Here’s just a couple of my favorites. It’s not easy being star of the show!
View ArticleEvie at the Park {sneak peek}
Today I met little Evie and her family for a photo shoot at the park. She was quite the star and had we all had a great time as she concentrated on looking her cutest and posing with her grandparents....
View ArticleJane is One!
A big happy birthday to Jane on her first birthday. Her parents brought in the celebration in right with a pool party and cookout. A perfect day and everyone had a blast… especially my boy Leo. He...
View ArticleEvie – Featured Session
I was lucky enough to have not one but two sessions with Evie and her family. This was perfect as two is always better than one which is especially true in photography where it’s all about getting...
View ArticleRain, Rain, go away!
Portland, Maine is a fantastic place and so far, we love it. Can’t wait to see it under some sunny skies! We’ve had just a handful of nice days over the last three weeks and have tried to make the...
View ArticleThe Blog is Back
I’m back on the blog! Finally a bit of time.. this July has been one busy month and unfortunately the blog took the back burner. I know.. it’s no excuse but we did just buy a home and it’s been...
View ArticleWolfe’s Neck State Park
A quick ride north from Portland is this wonderful state park with over 200 acres of prime hiking with gorgeous coastal views of Casco Bay, a salt marsh estuary where you can dig for clams, and...
View ArticlePerfect evening by the sea
Old Orchard Beach, 6:30 pm, tide out and beach goers have gone. There are just a handful of walkers and a couple happy dogs taking a swim – Perfect! Here’s Gem and Leo enjoying the evening bathed in...
View ArticlePeaks Island {session}
Peaks Island is just a 20 minute ferry ride from Portland and the perfect place to ride bikes, get a healthy scoop of yummy ice cream and, if you will, snag some great photos. I took these about six...
View ArticleFort Williams – Cape Elizabeth {session}
Okay, I had to post it – Portland Head Lighthouse. It’s a classic!
View ArticleHappy New Year 2010!
Funny to think that I haven’t picked up a snow shovel in over 5 years… and then we moved to Maine. I’m all buckled up and ready to go; I even bought a snow shovel last week. Let it snow… I may change...
View ArticleGive me an hour.. and a camera!
Like his mummy. Beautiful. Out to lunch at the sandwich shop in Porland, Maine. Almost 2 and finally starting to show me those gorgeous eyes. Leo’s totally immersed in watching The Wiggles. Grover is...
View ArticleBaby Ben is here!
Meet baby Ben at just seven days old. He’s beautiful. Congratulations to Karissa and Chris and may you get some restful nights! So without further ado here’s Ben, Ben, Ben! “Are you my daddy?”
View ArticleWonderful Twos
Okay, aside from the once-in-a-while tantrums two isn’t all that bad. It so nice to see Leo’s personality develop and see that he is making some of his own choices. The best part for me is that he...
View ArticleThe Bath!
I remember being a kid and hating the bath. Not because I enjoyed being dirty but more because I wanted to avoid that freezing feeling when the bath was completed and you had to step out into the cold...
View ArticleHappy 4th, now let’s review!
A visit from my sister and her family. Benjamin. What beautiful eyes. The unspoken duties of a mother. A morning walk around Kettle Cove and Crescent Beach. Love Maine! He loves that truck. The...
View ArticleDonut’s Room {in the life}
My son calls her Donut… we are expecting her real soon. Here’s her newly panted room!! Jax and Ozzie think that we did up the room for them. They love the glider.This is my boy cat Jax. He’s lovely!...
View ArticleWelcome Rachel Alice Atticks
Gemma and I are so happy to welcome Rachel Alice Atticks into the world this morning at 09:05. She’s healthy and beautiful and we can’t wait to bring her home. She tips the scale at 7 lbs 9 oz. has...
View ArticleMy Amazing Family {in the life}
Rachel Alice Atticks – day 3 My three favorite people in the world. And this little guy is ready for the challenge role of big brotherhood. He is so awesome! Beautiful Mummy Big brother holding his...
View ArticleRachel – in the living room studio {in the life}
Maine Medical was hands down fantastic in every way and although our room had stunning views of the back bay and a couple Sea Dogs games at Hadlock field our time there is over. Thank you to Maine...
View ArticleSleeping Little Princess
I took a short nap this afternoon and found this little creature curled up sleeping next to me. She was so cute! A little sleeping princess, if only she slept like this at night. Naturally, I...
View ArticleWelcome Angela and Frank
Our family from Shrewsbury England was over to stay and enjoy life with us for the last two weeks. I find it incredible how the time fly’s by! This trip was especially importand because Rachel and...
View ArticleMeet Piper and Family
There’s nothing like a bit of tea and a quick photo session to complete the day. Meet little Piper, just about 2 months old and putting on a great show for my camera. It was so lovely to hang out...
View ArticleMeet Baby Boy William {baby photography}
You never know what your going to learn on a shoot and this time I learned the power of MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This”. Babies just love it! I tried it on Rachel when I got home and she too...
View ArticleSeasons Greeting {in the life}
I can’t believe that another year is winding down once again! I hope that you all had a truly wonderful, healthy and safe year with many many more to come. This year has been particularly wonderful...
View ArticleBeach Weather? {in the life}
Okay, maybe it’s not perfect beach weather but so far with no sign of snow and a perfect sunny day… why not! Here we are at Crescent State Beach in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. You’ve got to just get your...
View ArticleRachel at 5 months {baby photography}
I’ve been spending way to much time working these skin tones. It’s either too much red, orange or way too bright. Who would have thought that exposure, focus and even composition would be the easy...
View ArticleBen turns 1, February rewind!
Let’s rewind back to February because little Ben had a first birthday! This should have been posted much earlier than now… shame, shame. We gathered at Aunt Pegs house for the party and watched as...
View ArticleLife is good
Time flies and memories fade. Here’s some photos from last month. Ozzie. Enough said. Ben with his Mega Block dump tuck. Who needs a snow blower? My beautiful family leaving for England at Portland...
View ArticleAbout a boy named Ben {baby photography}
A custom album for Karissa, Chris and.. of course, Ben. It take 3 weeks for Asukabook to print these and I just received notification that it’s been shipped. Yippee, can’t wait to present it! Here’s...
View ArticleEaster and a Birthday {in the life}
Here’s some snaps from the weekend. Happy B-Day Pop!! What a wonderful Easter party with the family.
View ArticleRachel {mini baby session}
It’s amazing how quickly babies grow into little people. You blink and then they are crawling and then soon they aren’t so chubby anymore. Where did the time go? Mommy took Leo off to go shopping so...
View ArticleMeet Rosie {baby session}
This is what photography is all about. Preserving the moment… and those gorgeous eyes and smile of a six month baby. Before you know it she’ll be walking, then off to school and then a life ahead....
View ArticleSummer Snaps! {in the life}
The Beach at Pine Point, Scarborough, Maine For those of you who don’t know. This is Ozzie!
View ArticlePicnic at Kettle Cove {in the life}
We met up with friends at Kettle Cove for an evening of fresh air, great views and fantastic food. I love it here! And that light was just about as yummy as the spicy shrimp on the grill. Here’s...
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