Mary Jayne - Head Shots Preview

My lovely sis-in-law lives in NYC, an aspiring actress with so many loves... theater, vintage, visual arts, music, animals... Martin - just to start the list. :) She stands as an inspiration to all of us who would want to make the most of our lives, living with no regrets. Her life is passion, defined. She is a sweetheart and no-doubt beautiful, with a down-to-earth, mothering, loving and warm persona. But she can be oh so feisty, fiery and downright determined when she knows what she wants! Just like her mom, I love watching them when they are in that "state", it's an awesome thing for my passive self to witness that boldness. :)

Most of all, she is not afraid. She is an old-soul that seems to know just where she is going to end up in this life and is navigating with the ease of a competent traveler, soaking up all the beauty and meaning in the ride. I consider myself lucky to have landed in the family where she belongs; she is a wonderful listener and confidante - lucky, since she has been called upon to use those skills with me many a time. :)

She was "home" recently for a short trip, and we took advantage of the blazing heat and sun to grab a few impromptu head shots for her return to the City. We had a blast searching downtown Lancaster for textured nooks and crannies and the little village did not disappoint! Here's a few of my favorites from the first part of her preview.

I love the flag in the background, so American, so New Yorker... it just fit! :)

Sweet Sera

I wanted to post about this sweet little pup I got a chance to meet last fall...before it's fall again.

This is Sera, the super adorable big sister to Casey, pups of my friend Stephanie and her husband Shyri who came out on that mizzzzerable day, way back in the fall. These doggies were both such a joy to photograph, and I loved seeing how different their personalities are. She is more the shy and sweet to Casey's high energy leadership. I love how they seem like a yin/yang kind of duo! 

Her eyes are what got me the most, huge and brown and oh so expressive! Enjoy the seraphic Sera - and yes, it's actually a word believe it or not...I googled synonyms for sweet...since that is truly what this little girl is. :) And I came up with her name in one of them...cool, huh? 

Another cool thing - Sera is famous! She appeared in one of those commercials I keep teasing and not posting...so she is technically famous, right?! Steph, I sure hope she's not going all diva/Mariah Carey-ish on you. :) Here's the diva herself, enjoy!

And I pinky swear that my very next post will be about... the commercial! Woohoo! Details soon. Nighty-night! :)

Aunt Erin

You've seen her on here before! She is now a two-timer on Fetching, since she is one of the triplets' faaaavorite aunts. Aunt Erin is one of the people I am most thankful for in my life, and the kids just adore her.

And I think Alex just adores her even more than the boys do...which is a LOT. :)

So, back in the fall - during our mega-shoot - Erin asked if I would take pictures of her with the kids. I did, and it was actually sunny in the morning! Ha! The rest of the day turned out to be poo. But, I think I took about 85 pictures...do you think I could get ONE where the kids are all looking and smiling at me? Umm...ok, one. But we ended up with a few more cute ones - and this is the first time Erin is seeing them too! Sorry, Erin... :)

I do hope you know how much we love you...and couldn't do without you. :)

The one pic we did get! Erin's poor abs! :)

The funny outtake, all three doing their own thing, Erin trying to make it work!


A sweet eskimo kiss, adorable.

Alex in the leaves, with snot coming out of her nose...typical fall day.

And my absolute favorite...the triple hug.

Love you, Erin!!!

♥

Coming next - spring is here...some maternity pics and still some fall/winter favorites. Stay tuned! Oh, and I can't forget to tell you about all the commercial goodness. Have a happy day!

Hunter Scarecrow-Last But Not Least

Last post of the so-cute-he's-almost-edible Scarecrow Hunter! More with his cute hat on, then I have to go feed the kids more breakfast - they are SO crabby today! Food fixes everything (let's hope...) :) There are a few duplicates here in different finishes - see if you can spot them! Too cute to pick, so they both go up... :)

A few different posts for a while (like, whoa, my pics in a COMMERCIAL!! Woot! Woot!... and some miscellaneous personal shots), then I will get back to a few cute shots of the whole family together. Enjoy your day everyone!

Hunter Scarecrow - Part 2

Hat On! Well, there is one I forgot to add in yesterday...but too cute not to include, even if it doesn't categorically fit... :)

This costume was just too adorable, and combined with those killer blue eyes and sweet dimples... I must have taken 400 just of him as a scarecrow. Again, can you blame me? So, while it may seem that I am including every.single.shot of him, rest assured that these segments were very well edited - probably what took me the longest was deciding which ones to blog about! One more post after this one, and then we are on to the whole family, cute separate, but much cuter together. :) Enjoy this little scary scarecrow!













I loved the little details on his costume, especially by his little feet!










Again, more scarecrow-dimple-blue-eyed goodness tomorrow!

Scarecrow Hunter - Part 1

Wow. It's just amazing how fast a month goes by around here! Things are just as crazy as ever - I am still trying to sort through all the old stuff - which the oldest is now officially a year ago tomorrow. Ugh!! With only a few minutes a day to edit, sort, etc... it's taking really long - and then I have added a few shoots into the mix as well. My sis-in-law's head shots, a few birthday parties, a few personal... it adds up. :) It's why I always say I am not going to take on any more until I am officially done with the backlog...but then I always do. I love to shoot, what can I say?! Someday I'll be done.... someday. :)

Here's the first part of Hunter the Scarecrow - first up, hat off - saving the best of the little cutie till tomorrow!











And then a teaser of him and his adorable hat...



More tomorrow....