Happy New Year! - Some Pics from my trip to Indiana! Long Island NY Portrait Photographer

Wow, I can't believe its 2009!! The last year passed so quickly! I spent New Years week in Indiana visiting my family! It was so great to see my mom, sister, nieces, and my aunt again. I wish life allowed for more visits like that one. I took the free time to get out my camera and just take random shots of "whatever"...it was fun and really re-inspired my creativity. I think we all need to do it once in a while, take a step back and do what made us begin our photography journey in the first place, without any pressure. John bought me a few new lenses for Christmas and I could'nt wait to try out the 15mm Fisheye. He also got me a 100mm Macro, but I'm thinking I won't get a whole lot of use out of that one until flowers start blooming and the bugs come out in the spring, and then I'll be a shootin fool with it, I think! :)

I went down to a park called "Deep River Park" in Hobart Indiana and they have an old mill, gazebo, and a sugar shack with a River running through the property. It's just generally a very pretty park, add in a dusting of snow and it was even more beautiful.

I took some of the scenic's with the fisheye, I could NOT get over how WIDE this lens is, you can almost see your FEET it so wide! I also got to capture my nieces, Brandy and Julie, they are such beautiful girls and I wish I had more time with them. I took Brandy, age 12 out for a full session and she and I had some bonding time, that was a fun afternoon!

Here are some of the shots from my trip:

Holiday Pet Portraits at Canine Corral - Long Island NY Pet Portrait Photographer

Today I had Mini Sessions at Canine Corral in Huntington, Long Island! It was great meeting all of the Beautiful Pups and thier Parents! Here is a Sneak Peek at some of the shots I got! Enjoy!

A Session with Sisters - Long Island NY Family Portrait Photograher

This evening Denise and her sister came in for a "Sister Session". I really enjoyed doing this shoot since it's not every day that you have grown up sisters who want a photo shoot! I really enjoyed meeting you both! Here is a Sneak Peek!

Welcome to the World, Owen! -- Long Island NY Newborn Portrait Photographer

Little Owen came in with his Momma today for his Newborn Portraits! He was a Tiny little Peanut, but as cute as can be! Lesley, Thanks for coming in today, I really enjoyed meeting you and maybe we can do lunch sometime!!! Here is a preview:

A Sweet and Totally Gorgeous Lab! - Long Island, NY Pet Portrait Photographer

Today Curtis and is Family brought him in for portraits! Curtis is the most Snuggly and Sweet Yellow Lab I've met! He was very patient and such a good subject! Love those Head wrinkles! Enjoy your sneak peek until your full gallery is released!

9 Years Ago Today--I Became a Mom--

It's been 9 years today that John and I became the parents of 2 little girls from Russia. I don't know where the time has gone, but it seems almost impossible that it's been that long. The girls have grown into beautiful young ladies who we are so proud of. They have become so much a part of our lives that we don't even think of them as "Adopted"--they are just OURS. We Thank God every day for bringing these 2 special girls into our lives and into our family.
9 years later I still have the story and website up and I still get comments from people who come across it from time to time! http://www.geocities.com/iluvdisnee/journey.html


Happy Adoption Day Amanda & Em--we love you!

John & I in front of St. Basil's Cathedral - Moscow, Russia

The Day we became parent's Us with our Judge, Translator, & Representatives.

A Family At Last--In Our Hotel--The First Night as Parents.



The First Day We Met!

9 Years Later

Fall on Long Island - Long Island NY Portrait Photographer - Fall Family Portraits

On Saturday we had absolutely AMAZING weather here on Long Island! I took it for an opportunity to go to the Park and Capture some of the BEAUTIFUL colors that are starting to fade away as the weather grows colder. The girls were so cooperative, too! I couldn't decide which to share, so I shared all of my favorites!!!