Keeping Busy!

I have found myself in an enviable position. I am working as hard as I can and having a great time doing it! As I've mentioned, my blogs are suffering as a result so I hope that anyone who checks here regularly is also checking out Jeune Girl Crafts on Facebook for up to the minute updates.

Here is a smattering of some of the great families I've gotten to work with in the past few weeks.

Up first.... You might recognize 2 of the kids in these shots as I had a practice run at the younger ones a while ago. Their mom is so easy going and fun I just couldn't wait to get back together to meet her older boys. Definitely reminds me of my early years.... 3 boys and 1 girl... just like I had!



I recently met with this family who had 3 adorable kids. I think the oldest one would be perfect for my Catrina but, as I've learned, she has to get in line!


On to another repeat client family. This family was one I photographed at Mohonk Mtn House which gave me some of my favorite images to date. I learned last week that it wasn't the setting that made those photos stunning (though it didn't hurt!) but the wonderful family in the photos!




This year, I had my very first "working holiday". Over Memorial Day I was able to photograph a family of 2 high school friends of Andy's. We had a blast this day.... 1 child, 2 dogs, and 5 laughing grown ups.

Then it was off to get acquainted with the sisters. It's funny, this family lives on a street of friends... they all moved in together at the same time and started having children at the same time. This month, I will photograph all 3 families.... it's kind of funny!!



Then there is my fitness-buff friend, Jessica. She has recently begun taking on clients for personal training (check out Jess Casamento-Hudson Valley Personal Trainer on Facebook) and wanted a set of photos showing her doing her thing. She was adorable. I wish her the best in starting her new business (I will be eating these words after my first "bootcamp" with her on Tuesday!)


This week found me having another shoot with everyone's favorite redhead and her adorable brother. I adore these two. I had to bring my 'assistant' to the shoot but Catrina and Miss G hit it off and played like good friends after just a few minutes.



Now for the fashionistas!!! The creator of Janum designs asked me to do a photo shoots featuring her wonderful designs. We both used our daughters and I managed to snag another gal (who probably looks familiar) since her mom had just gotten her own Janum designs. These three girls had so much fun! They pretended to be princesses. In these designs, it was not much of a stretch!

Such a Terrible Blogger Am I!!!!

I have neglected my poor blog.... if it was a pet, it would have died a long time ago. Here are just a few shots of my recent shoots. I've had an unbelievably busy month! I am so blessed and thankful that I have had the opportunity to capture so many precious moments!

Ahh Baby Bliss!!!

I have been AWOL on my blog for a while. I have a bunch of shoots to show you so I will be putting them up when I can.

This little guy is a 6 month old cutie. His father actually played softball with my husband back in another life. Years later we all have kids now and his wife contacted me to do Little T's photos. I actually don't know why they needed me when T's dad has some great camera equipment himself. I definitely had some envy issues!





He was such a joy.... tons of smiles and BIG BLUE EYES!

Father's Day is Coming!!

I had a local mom approach me to do photos of her children (and stepchildren) for a Father's Day surprise for her husband. I was assured that I could post these photos without worrying about ruining the surprise since apparently hubby isn't too internet saavy.

It was a HOT day as we walked the grounds of Vanderbilt Mansion but we managed to hit several prime locations. I especially had fun bonding with the little ones.... Mr S had a GREAT personality while Miss R was all about batting those baby blues.

These kids also made me appreciate dandelions :)

A Hot Hot Day

Spring arrived and then quickly turned to summer (and now we're back to spring) so my sessions this weekend were in 80 + degree weather. All of the kids were troopers though as we enjoyed our time together.

One of my mommy friends decided she wanted some photos of her 3 adorable kids at her father's work place of over 30 years. We were able to use the same building she and her husband had their wedding photos taken which is on the campus where her father had worked. It was hot, but we finally got the shot.... and then headed over to dad's firehouse for the real fun!

Maternity Session with a Great Family

This weekend was a WHIRLWIND of photo shoots (2 were reschedules due to ill-timed rain over the last few weekends) so I found myself with camera in hand and out the door.

One of the best parts of my job is getting to photograph friends. Mike and Jackie have been friends of ours for many years and I was thrilled when Jackie told me she wanted me to do some maternity photos of her. Much to my dismay... Miss Jackie (who is due soon) looked about 2 seconds pregnant!

Their gorgeous daughter (soon to be "big sister") was the centerpiece of our time together and she couldn't have been more pleasant. I can't wait to meet their new little one!