This is just about a perfect picture in my book. The dog is just the icing on the cake–meaning he makes it go from a good shot to a great one.

This little guy gave me plenty of different expressions during his session–this is one of his calmer looks.

I love the colors in her room–they made for a fun portrait.

Check out that board and how much use it has gotten–love it.

This is what happened when I asked if they had any ideas for a shot together.

Thank you so much for having me out to photograph your beautiful family.

This little guy had just turned one.

Peek-A-Boo right back at you.

Classic one year old drool–love it.

A boy and his bears.

Thanks for having me out.

Love this shot–it is my fav.

First baby meets new baby.

gotta love a newborn yawn.

Such a cutie.

congrats again–he is adorable.

*in other news—I am catching up as fast as I can. Soak in the sun and read a good book—summer is almost over folks.

I got to photograph out on Skaneateles Lake recently.

It was a short session that was cut off by a downpour, but still lots of stuff I love.

Like sisters.

and brothers.

A family shot.

And–a behind the scenes look at how I got those smiles.

Some portraits.

Grandpa.

And of course. Rain.

Had a fun session out hiking with a great family.

Real life.

Happy now.

nap time on the trail…

Thanks again!

*still behind here, but catching up fast I promise!

What an awesome party. It was a perfect day, people were having a great time, and why would they not. This party seriously had everything you could want. These small images really don’t do it justice, but I had to share a lot of them and this was the best way. If you click on each collage you can see the images larger.

Thanks for having me out again to document this fun tradition.

This will be an extra large share since I have been a bit behind in getting this blog post up. I don’t know about you, but with only a few weeks left until school starts, and the weather looking super beautiful, it has been hard to sit behind my computer as much as I should. Mix in the fact that my kids are done with camp and think that every moment should be scheduled with something, and well I’m a bit behind.If you are waiting on your proofs I promise I haven’t forgotten you. I want to spend some time with those images, and I promise it won’t be long…

On to backyard fun.

I loved hanging out and getting to know this family a little bit while photographing them.The girls even laughed a little bit at my jokes.

Mostly, they laugh at each other.

I love it when the dog smiles for me.

Love that stare.

Seeing this image small really doesn’t do it justice. It is a simple image, but I love it a lot.

Cuties.

Showing off their climbing and jumping skills.

Woof woof—love getting in a dog portrait.

Thanks for having me out.

Thanks so much for having me out again. It has been so much fun watching your family grow.

The little man learning to walk.

Big guy learning to drive.

Sharing a pear from the tree with his brother. Sweet!

This daddy sure can make his boys laugh.

And, I’ll stop this share with the beautiful mom of this family.

I was lucky lucky to have some adorable kids to photograph in a super beautiful location. If you have been to Sycamre Hill Gardens you know what I mean. If you haven’t been I recommend a visit during one of their open days which I believe are on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

It was a super hot and muggy day when we had this session…but you can hardly tell.

Bubbles!

In the maze.

Peek a Boo!

I couldn’t resist.

Thanks!

Tons that I love from this session.

Here are a few…