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A word about gallery wraps...

A few days ago I was at home hanging a canvas of my kids. This got me thinking that it might be useful to show you what a canvas gallery wrap looks like. For some of you the word canvas and photograph conjures up the idea of something traditional or old fashioned that may not be to your taste. However gallery wraps are far from traditional. The canvas is stretched around a wooden frame and is ready to hang directly on the wall. They are very modern, look great in both color and black and white and come in a variety of sizes. The smaller sizes make wonderful special occasion gifts or for hanging in small wall spaces. Larger wraps can be a great focal centerpiece in a room.

Here's a peek at one ordered by one of my clients. This image looked fabulous as a gallery wrap.

Ringing In The New Year

It's been a whole month since my last post largely due to it being a very busy holiday season for the business. I was still working  last minute print requests several days before Christmas and my own family Christmas gifts got mailed very late! Oops!

I would like to wish all my clients a very happy New Year and thank them for their business last year. Many of my clients are planning future sessions with me which is very rewarding to hear and I look forward to that.

This post Christmas period and all the snowy weather here in Massachusetts gives me the time to really develop the business. Plans for 2008 include more print choices, storyboard designs, and the introduction of coffee table books and session albums. I will also continue to scout out great new locations for the Spring.

I am excited to announce that my work will be exhibited locally starting in late February. I am also expecting to be published in a best selling child photography book this spring. Look out for details about this nearer the time.

Countdown To Christmas

Returning clients are here for their holiday portraits. I love sessions with these two children and those outfits really get me in the holiday spirit!

Whilst photographing this young man I had a very interesting conversation with him about the delights of peanut butter and fluff sandwiches! It's now on my list of new things to try!

Indoor Session from last week...

I had the pleasure of meeting these two darling children at the weekend. They gave me a big welcome at the front door and were a pleasure to photograph. I planned to hold the pinwheel myself in order to direct the children's attention to the camera. However I think their plan to play with it instead was the better idea! Delightful kids, great outfits and the indoor location (thank you to Mom for being so willing to move furnishings) really makes for some super images. Wishing this family a very happy Thanksgiving.

Some openings for November and December Sessions

I have a some sessions available this Holiday season. It's a great opportunity to capture some special moments as the year draws to an end. Here's one from a session from last week. A perfect moment and a lovely smile!

Please email or call to inquire about availability or schedule a session.

People who haven't received a return call from me..

Yesterday I accidentally deleted all my phone messages. If you phoned me about a photo session Friday November 9th through Sunday November 11th this is the reason why you haven't heard from me. Please call back or email if you are still interested in scheduling a session.

Bring a jacket, it's getting chilly...

Well that's what I am now telling my clients to keep the kids warm when we are not taking photos. However the youngest girl in this session had such a fabulous fur jacket I just couldn't resist including it in some of the shots.

These girls were happy, relaxed and so delightful to spend time with. They even made my day by wearing black which is one of my favorite outfit color to photograph.

I am very excited about the photo gallery from this shoot. I think we are going to have some great images.

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Pick of the Week...

I had lots of fun with these two siblings this week. We got some smiles whilst exploring the local park!

It was quite a lot cooler than recent sessions but this lovely little girl could still spend some time in her beautiful Summery dress!

 

Favorite Sisters

I photographed these girls last Spring. Their previous session happens to be one of my favorites. Here they are back again and I have to say I am just as thrilled with these images. I LOVE photographing these two sisters. Whether they are being silly or serious they work so well in front of the lens.