What a great newborn session! This little guy was almost 5 weeks old – but born early, so his due date was only this week. This made for photos of a very small baby with VERY wide eyes and real eye contact. I love that! Throw in a couple of  wonderfully laid back parents and their happy little grinning pug dog, and they were just a joy to work with. Of course, I had to take a moment to get over my jealousy of the fact that they live RIGHT by Eastern Market!!! Just kidding, of course – but I could live vicariously in that neighborhood and be very very happy.  At any rate, here is a preview of our session – thanks for a great day!
RD

As much as I LOVE my job, and love meeting new people, and photographing babies, children, and families, sometimes I get a bee in my bonnet to shoot just for ME.  So over the holiday season, I decided to do some work for my own editorial portfolio. I gathered my trusty models, called in some antique cars, and shot in my own style for two days.
Here are a few favorite images:

Car is courtesy of Regal Limousines.

Day Two – car courtesy of Pete Pandolfi:

This is the second little boy I have photographed for this family at approximately the same age. They look so much alike! I wish I had thought to take a shot of the framed images of his big brother on the wall at their home to compare. Adorable boys.

This was a great session – such a happy little guy! Thanks for a great morning, your gallery is coming soon.

RD

What a great newborn session! This little one was so peaceful – no crying, no fussing. OK, maybe once when we undressed her – but she was an angel. Also loved that they brought their Mastiff in for a photo op! What a great juxtaposition – that great big dog and teeny little baby girl. Loved it! Thanks for a great session, Mom and Dad! Gallery is coming soon.

RD

Loved photographing three generations of this great family!!
Lovely girls, great dad, beautiful grandma = great session!
Enjoy the preview, gallery is almost finished!
RD

Tis the Season for lots of great outdoor sessions in adorable outfits! This little guy was soooooo precious, and such a fashion plate.

Mom and Dad clearly dote on this little guy, and he was just so happy and charming! Great session – enjoy your preview!!

RD

Well it is more than safe to say that I have never even come close to photographing a dog this big before!! His name was Jack, and he reminded me sooo much of Scooby-Doo. He was a sweetie, and he had a wonderful family that was a blast to photograph.

So everyone, meet Jack and Family – all 170 pounds of him!!

I loved getting to meet this great family and photographing these two adorable girls.

Fortunately, the garden is still beautiful, and the girls held out really well for a really long time. Mom and Dad, enjoy the preview! I will be in touch soon regarding your gallery.
Thanks!!
RD

Wow – all I can say is, aren’t these siblings STUNNING!?

Such beautiful children, beautiful clothing, and the beautiful setting all came together for such stunning images. 
Not to mention their ADORABLE new puppy!!! Quick preview for mom and dad – full gallery will follow soon!
RD

Second time out for holiday mini-sessions, and I had such a great time. A few highlights: