Off The Beaten Path

I stumbled on this picture today and it made me happy. Tom and I were in Colorado for an August wedding and had some free time to explore. Way out in Leadville, we got a little off course (aka lost). On the side of the road, we took a few snaps in what appears to be the middle of nowhere.



Maybe wild flowers on the side of the road make being lost in the middle of nowhere ok? Well that's all I have for thoughts and pictures currently. Stay tuned for an update on Ali & Mike. This is the week they get to find out if they're having a boy or a girl. I think it's a boy. Check back to see if I'm right in the next few days!

All You Need Is Love

LOVE...
Cards. Flowers. Candy. That's a list that could go on for miles. Valentine's Day can easily lose its meaning but for me it's more than store bought tokens. It's about saying thank you to the people who make my life rich with the love they shine on me. Without them I would be less. To my friends, family and my sweetheart Tom - THANK YOU! You are the ones that inspire me, challenge me, encourage me, fill my spirit, and make me a better person. You make gray days brighter and make life worth living. So go out and spread the love. After all...in the wise words of John Lennon, All You Need Is Love!

Love & Light to you all...today and everyday!

Chloe

Spunk. I can't think of a better word to describe little Chloe. At almost three years old, she's ready to take on the world. In our hour session, she blew bubbles, drank tea, rode the horsey (imaginary..but still), and played with her kitty, Camo. She ran me in circles, literally! I could barely keep up, but I was determined to catch the little fireball with my lens.

Camo looks scared...could it be that he's afraid Chloe will "let him fly"? I'm pretty sure she thinks he has wings...or at least that's what you'd assume when watching her play with him!

Isn't she cheeky?

Working with children continues to inspire me beyond words. Stepping back into a world full of imagination, color and life; and catching that spark in each child...it's an extraordinary and unpredictable experience every single time! Thanks to Chloe and her parents for letting me peek into the sweet life they share.

Mike & Ali + 1

Ali & Mike are two incredible individuals. Together they make an even more incredible couple. They encourage other, laugh together and grow together. Now they're having a baby together. I imagine their amazing qualities will meld perfectly to create a child that's smart as a whip, creative, rambunctious, and beautiful. The combination of these two will make one awesome person that I can't wait to meet!

Don't they look like they'll make perfect parents?

August 9th can't come soon enough! In the meantime, stay tuned for updates and images. Ali is sure to be more adorable as the months go by.

Congratulations Mike & Ali! We're all excited to meet your fiery little leo!

Back!

It's true; I disappeared from blog-world for the entire month of December. Caught up in the rush of holidays, work, work, and more work, dedication to my blog has waned. But with the New Year, I have renewed energy, big ideas and great images to share. As I'm looking out the window at one of many gray days in New York, I'm inspired by a picture I stumbled on from vacation in the Bahamas last year. Warmer weather, bluer skies, and a slower pace. I'm officially making my New Years resolution (4 days late, but who's checking?) to get back to this place before 08 ends...and i'm taking the lensbaby with me.

Now that's a right start to the new year! 08 promises to be an incredible one.
Best to you all!

New Life - Jaysn Joseph

Since my dear friend Jay told me that he and his better half, Krystal, were going to have a baby, I've been eagerly awaiting the little one's arrival. Last week I got the excited call from Jay. He was ecstatic and could barely catch his breath as he blurted out all the details. Happy, healthy, and beautiful; the baby was perfect. When I got to the hospital the next day Jay and Krystal were overcome with joy, and in complete awe of their new addition. As I held his precious little frame in my arms I was overwhelmed with hope that comes from new life; a little bundle of unlimited possibilities. I only finally let go to take a few snaps. Here's little Jaysn at 16 hours old.

safe in daddy's hands



proud grandpa

New beginnings are so amazing! Congratulations Jay & Krystal!

Abram & Abigail

On one of the most beautiful fall days I can remember, I got together with two adorable little spirits, Abram & Abigail. It was a perfect day, the leaves were brilliant bursts of red, gold and rust, the sun was shining on blue skies, and it was a record-breaking, 80 degrees! During our photo session Abram skipped through the grass throwing leaves and looking for bugs while Abby searched for grass and twigs to put in her little 8 month old mouth. It was an amazing experience for me to see the season new again through their young eyes. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

BOO!

I couldn't let Halloween pass without putting up at least one ridiculous picture from the festivities. Ketchup and Mustard (aka Jason and Ali) hosted a rockin party over the weekend. Due to an embarassing addiction to VH1's "Rock of Love", Tom had his heart set on going as Bret Michaels from 80's hair band Poison. I admit I was quite addicted to the trashy reality show too, so it was decided; we'd be Bret and his rock star groupie. Here's a few pics from the point and shoot camera before things got crazy.




Happy Halloween blog world!

James & Thurka: 3 Photographers, 2 Ceremonies, One Incredible Day

When Tomas Flint asked me to join him in shooting James and Thurka's wedding I gladly agreed. With one Catholic ceremony, one Hindu ceremony, five wardrobe changes, and a fast paced schedule I knew it would be a challenging day, but definitely one not to be missed. Tom also recruited the amazingly talented Erich Camping to ensure that we caught every important detail. The Flint-Camping-Marsh combination set out to seamlessly cover every minute of the day and achieved a totally awesome result. Three cameras capturing different angles and perspectives of one incredible day. The joining of two families and two cultures made for a fantastically diverse and exciting event. I couldn't help but be fascinated by the Hindu wedding ceremony. They had it all: drums, horns, incense, flowers, and fire. After 14 hours we emerged feeling triumphant and with a stack of spectacular images.






















The super fired up crew at hour 12 of 14...and we're still snapping our hearts out!

On A Path

I just had to take a minute to give a shout out to one of my biggest inspirations, Tomas Flint. Tom is constantly praised by grateful brides and grooms for his commitment to unique and flawless images and bringing amazing energy to their wedding day. Their family and friends never miss an opportunity to express their gratitude for tireless efforts from the beginning of the day to the last dance of the night. Working alongside him, I have been fortunate to witness and be motivated by his passion for his work. Rochester magazine, the Insider, wasn't going to miss an opportunity to highlight such an incredible talent either. They've featured him in their most recent issue.


With each step, great things keep happening. He's on a path, and he's unstoppable!
So proud of you Tom!

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