Colin, Amee & JJ { Operation Love ReUnited }...

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family from Fort Drum for Operation Love Reunited recently. Amee contacted me to schedule her session before her husband Colin deployed to Afghanistan. We met at Freedom of Expresso coffee shop in Franklin Square for our session.

Being February in Central New York it was a little bit cold but we made it work. They braved the cold and walking through some deep snow in order to capture some family memories before he deployed.

I am truly honored to be a volunteer photographer and the Regional Coordinator for Operation Love ReUnited. There is no greater feeling than being able to give back to these incredible military families that sacrifice so much for all of us. Thank you!!!

If you are a photographer, and would like to donate your time and talent please visit the website at http://www.oplove.org/.

2011 Senior Session / Mari & Tess

A double Senior session at Franklin Square with sisters Mari & Tess. And yes they are TWINS! But total opposites as you can see!

We had beautiful weather and shot at my favorite location! I took turns shooting with each young lady and kept their sessions separate (except for a couple of them together in a tree). I figured they've probably been sharing their entire lives and would appreciate not having to share the camera. Plus they both have unique personalities and styles.


A few of Mari....

And Tess....

Alyssa { 2011 Senior }

2011 Central Square Senior - Alyssa! Another beautiful young lady, great location and perfect weather. I must have been good or something, or just LUCKY maybe.

Franklin Square again! It's just the perfect location for any type of session. Oh yeah and doesn't she look just like Liv Tyler?

A few of my favorites:

Syracuse Family Portrait Session { Operation Love ReUnited }...

Another beautiful Operation Love ReUnited family from Fort Drum - Tammy, Jeremy, Arianna, Peyton and Leah. Their three little girls were so adorable and loved my little flags! I think I may have tired them out too!

A few of my favorites from our session at Franklin Square. Thank you Jeremy for everything you do and the sacrifices you make on a daily basis for all of us! God Bless!

Blair Family Portraits { Franklin Square }...

It had been a while since I shot with the Blair family - Vic, Jaime, Victor & Michael. The last time was the fall of 2009 at Onondaga Lake Park. And of course little Michael has grown and changed a lot in the last six months. And so has Victor. It's always fun working with this family and it was nice to see Victor had become comfortable with me and was more relaxed in front of the camera. I think he is used to having me around now, lol.

This time we went to my new favorite location, Franklin Square in Syracuse, New York. It is just beautiful there with a little bit of everything! Urban and country all in one, you just have to walk around and explore. Old historic brick buildings and sidewalks, cool bridges, a fountain, lots of tulips and beautiful flowering trees.

A few of my favorites.....

The Rhodes Family { Franklin Square }...

I had so much fun shooting this family on a beautiful spring day in Franklin Square. The location was just perfect. A little bit of urban architecture, tulip gardens, brick pathways, bridges, a fountain and gorgeous flowering trees. It doesn't get any better than this! I think Franklin Square may be my new favorite location now. As a matter of fact, I went back a few days later for another session and explored a little bit more. It is amazing to say the least!!!

The Rhodes family was such a joy to work with and their 2 year old little girl was a trooper. Even when I made her walk towards the camera at least three times for me. She got tired of that real fast.

It's moments like these that will be cherished forever! And the images will be passed down from generation to generation for all to enjoy. I just love my job and being able to capture and preserve these special memories for families.

Here are a few of my favorites from our Mothers Day session.