Gram, the baby, is such a sweet little guy and has the best parents on the planet (and a very protective dog:) I had a chance to visit with the family right before Christmas and it was so wonderful to capture a few precious moments together. Enjoy!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Baby Gram
Whenever couples tell me about the name of their child I am always excited to know why they chose that name and does it have any significance. Gram, spelled just like that, is named after his great grandmother, otherwise known as Gram. This woman is amazing. In her early 90s I remember hearing stories about her working out at Curves despite some significant challenges. She is a woman of great character and what better way to continue that spirit than to share her name with this tender new soul.
Gram, the baby, is such a sweet little guy and has the best parents on the planet (and a very protective dog:) I had a chance to visit with the family right before Christmas and it was so wonderful to capture a few precious moments together. Enjoy!
Gram, the baby, is such a sweet little guy and has the best parents on the planet (and a very protective dog:) I had a chance to visit with the family right before Christmas and it was so wonderful to capture a few precious moments together. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Style Me Pretty
Hello friends! I am thrilled to share with you a collaborative photo shoot that took place this past summer, all in the name of love! An extraordinary group of the Valley's best wedding professionals came together to create this magical shoot. Today Style Me Pretty, a style savvy wedding resource devoted to the modern bride, has featured oodles of amazing images from the day. I hope you'll check it out and leave a little love. Enjoy!
A quick note of thanks to all of the amazing folks who made the day a dream come true:)
Hair: Andrea Clifford, Salon 241, Northampton
Makeup: Liz Washer, Makeup Artistry by Liz, Northampton
Bridal shop: Bridal Heirlooms, South Hadley
Hat and bow tie: Jackson and Connor, Northampton
Jewelry: Rebekah Brooks, Northampton
Flowers: Forget Me Not Florist, Northampton
Bakery: Bakery Normand, Northampton
Paper goods: Essentials, Northampton
Venue: Mount Holyoke College and a private residence, South Hadley
Special thanks to Lynn Saunders for her help and creativity; Sarah and Jeremy for their inspirational love; and to Christa and Dawn for allowing us to create a bit of romance in their back yard, you are the best!
xoxo,
Sandra
A quick note of thanks to all of the amazing folks who made the day a dream come true:)
Hair: Andrea Clifford, Salon 241, Northampton
Makeup: Liz Washer, Makeup Artistry by Liz, Northampton
Bridal shop: Bridal Heirlooms, South Hadley
Hat and bow tie: Jackson and Connor, Northampton
Jewelry: Rebekah Brooks, Northampton
Flowers: Forget Me Not Florist, Northampton
Bakery: Bakery Normand, Northampton
Paper goods: Essentials, Northampton
Venue: Mount Holyoke College and a private residence, South Hadley
Special thanks to Lynn Saunders for her help and creativity; Sarah and Jeremy for their inspirational love; and to Christa and Dawn for allowing us to create a bit of romance in their back yard, you are the best!
xoxo,
Sandra
Monday, January 2, 2012
Sharing the love...hello 2012!
Today when I got dressed I decided it was a double pink day:) One layer of pink to say goodbye to a great 2011 and one layer to welcome 2012. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to do what I do and to share my passion for photography with people who not only let me into their lives but become a part of mine. Here are just a few reasons why 2011 was so great:
1. Fabulous clients! So many beautiful couples, and adorable families.
2. I met lots of new and talented folks whom I collaborated with and was inspired by. Thank you!
3. An awesome community of photographers. I feel so fortunate to have connected with so many creative folks.
4. My cheering squad! Friends and family, old and new, who have supported me and cheered me on.
5. The moments I captured through my viewfinder. Wow. The emotions, the love, the beauty; it was pretty spectacular.
In thinking about 2012 there are a lot of things I hope to accomplish. Here are a few goals I feel most connected to and know will guide me toward greater success:)
1. Sharing the love
How do we open our hearts to achieving great things? We must have faith and know despite fear or uncertainty life is about taking chances, being true to oneself and trusting that there will always be a net. There is this line from the movie Elf in which Will Ferrell says, "Smiling is my favorite." It's a silly line but the joy and love I receive from this life is something I want to share with each person and hope they will pass it on. It is a small gesture that I think will create greater love in the world. Yesterday while out walking at Mt. Holyoke College I came across this bench with the following inscription that really spoke to me and my hope for the new year.
"The more on earth there is of loving hearts the more worth loving, and the more the love, which, like a mirror, each to each imparts." Dante's Divine Comedy
2. Celebrate community, build new partnerships
Being a photographer can often times mean working alone. It was one of the things I was most nervous about when I launched my business as I like to collaborate and socialize:) In the last year I've developed some amazing relationships with fellow photographers, wedding professionals, and other small business owners. These friendships have helped me to grow my business, see things differently, and have offered new ways of connecting to a larger community. I look forward to seeking out new partnerships and establishing greater community both locally and beyond.
3. Find a new perspective during times of challenge
This is a tough one. Do you ever find yourself in a moment when what you're doing isn't working but you're not sure what to do next? Maybe it's out of fear or a sense of perfection (who me?) that you can't move forward. Either way you feel stuck. I have big plans for 2012 and some of those plans will require a new way of thinking. I know if I am able to trust in myself and others that movement toward greater success will find its way.
I am so grateful to be able to share my world with you and can't wait to document all of the amazing things to come in the new year! Here are a few of my favorite photos from this past year. Enjoy!
1. Fabulous clients! So many beautiful couples, and adorable families.
2. I met lots of new and talented folks whom I collaborated with and was inspired by. Thank you!
3. An awesome community of photographers. I feel so fortunate to have connected with so many creative folks.
4. My cheering squad! Friends and family, old and new, who have supported me and cheered me on.
5. The moments I captured through my viewfinder. Wow. The emotions, the love, the beauty; it was pretty spectacular.
In thinking about 2012 there are a lot of things I hope to accomplish. Here are a few goals I feel most connected to and know will guide me toward greater success:)
1. Sharing the love
How do we open our hearts to achieving great things? We must have faith and know despite fear or uncertainty life is about taking chances, being true to oneself and trusting that there will always be a net. There is this line from the movie Elf in which Will Ferrell says, "Smiling is my favorite." It's a silly line but the joy and love I receive from this life is something I want to share with each person and hope they will pass it on. It is a small gesture that I think will create greater love in the world. Yesterday while out walking at Mt. Holyoke College I came across this bench with the following inscription that really spoke to me and my hope for the new year.
"The more on earth there is of loving hearts the more worth loving, and the more the love, which, like a mirror, each to each imparts." Dante's Divine Comedy
2. Celebrate community, build new partnerships
Being a photographer can often times mean working alone. It was one of the things I was most nervous about when I launched my business as I like to collaborate and socialize:) In the last year I've developed some amazing relationships with fellow photographers, wedding professionals, and other small business owners. These friendships have helped me to grow my business, see things differently, and have offered new ways of connecting to a larger community. I look forward to seeking out new partnerships and establishing greater community both locally and beyond.
3. Find a new perspective during times of challenge
This is a tough one. Do you ever find yourself in a moment when what you're doing isn't working but you're not sure what to do next? Maybe it's out of fear or a sense of perfection (who me?) that you can't move forward. Either way you feel stuck. I have big plans for 2012 and some of those plans will require a new way of thinking. I know if I am able to trust in myself and others that movement toward greater success will find its way.
I am so grateful to be able to share my world with you and can't wait to document all of the amazing things to come in the new year! Here are a few of my favorite photos from this past year. Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Diane + Heather: Married
Have you ever been on an amusement park ride and the thrill was so great that you just couldn't wait to get back on and do it again? Well, Diane and Heather's wedding day was just like that, in the best way possible:) These ladies thought of everything from what they wore to how they transported their guests to custom designed shoes and invitations to celebrate their date: 11.11.11.
Their guests stayed at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, where Diane and Heather got ready, and their ceremony and reception was held at the Dream Away Lodge in Becket, the most unique venue I have ever photographed. It is filled with all sorts of kitschy goodness, and has the best bar in the west (western Massachusetts that is:). The proprietor of the Dream Away is entertaining and has the sweetest beagle, who made a guest appearance later in the evening.
To say the day was a blur with eye candy is an understatement, and then to add an unexpected snow fall made it quite magical. Which brings us back to Diane and Heather: two really amazing ladies in love who so thoughtfully prepared for their one special day that launched a lifetime of days together. It was magic to see their family and friends rejoice and shake their booty to familiar music, and the snow that fell that night only seemed to warm the heart further.
Thank you Diane and Heather for such a dreamy day, it was the best! And thank you to the amazing Steph Kreite for helping me to capture all the awesomeness of the day. Kick back and enjoy!
And be sure to check out Diane and Heather's dreamy slide show at the end of this post:)
Their guests stayed at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, where Diane and Heather got ready, and their ceremony and reception was held at the Dream Away Lodge in Becket, the most unique venue I have ever photographed. It is filled with all sorts of kitschy goodness, and has the best bar in the west (western Massachusetts that is:). The proprietor of the Dream Away is entertaining and has the sweetest beagle, who made a guest appearance later in the evening.
To say the day was a blur with eye candy is an understatement, and then to add an unexpected snow fall made it quite magical. Which brings us back to Diane and Heather: two really amazing ladies in love who so thoughtfully prepared for their one special day that launched a lifetime of days together. It was magic to see their family and friends rejoice and shake their booty to familiar music, and the snow that fell that night only seemed to warm the heart further.
Thank you Diane and Heather for such a dreamy day, it was the best! And thank you to the amazing Steph Kreite for helping me to capture all the awesomeness of the day. Kick back and enjoy!
And be sure to check out Diane and Heather's dreamy slide show at the end of this post:)
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