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Thursday, October 20, 2011

This Sunday, October 23rd is Dog Day at Old Westbury Gardens. If you’ve been wanting me to do your holiday portraits at Old Westbury Gardens, and I can understand why, but you didn’t think we could because you want to include your dog(s), here’s your opportunity to do both!

It’s going to be a great day at OWG! The weekend weather is supposed to be picture-perfect here in NY! Believe it or not, the time is running out for holiday sessions. Call today to make sure you get them done soon so we can order your cards and gift prints, and make sure grandma or grandpa has an updated portrait of the those grand-kids or grand-dogs, or both!

I am only scheduling 4 sessions for that morning, so please hurry up and email or call me at 516.280.3471.

Holiday Mini Session information below. Any questions, call me!

Holiday Mini Sessions are for up to 3 immediate family members. An additional family member is $25. Yes, pets are family members! Please note that for Sunday, October 23rd, the Holiday Mini sessions at Old Westbury Gardens – dogs are included!

All sessions are 20 minutes and will include 10-12 proofs for viewing in a private online gallery for 4 days.

Please note: If you have more than 4 family members you will need to book two consecutive time slots. Charge for additional 20 minutes of time (only) is $100 and is due at the time of booking along with $100 session deposit.

Session availability is limited. The last session date for minis is Saturday, November 12th. Sessions booked for after that date are regular sessions, and holiday collections do not apply. To ensure a timely delivery, this year’s deadline for holiday orders is December 5th.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your mini session. Balance of payment for selected collection is due at the time of the session. All orders must be placed and additional items paid for within one week of gallery activation.

All collections include a Holiday Wishes slideshow of your gallery images to send to friends and family.

No substitutions please. All collection items must be ordered at one time or will be forfeited. There will be no exceptions. Thanks for your cooperation!

Please call me for additional information regarding the specific collection in which you are interested.

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one happy mom

Saturday, October 8, 2011



Had a great time today at the beach photographing my hair stylist’s two children. It was early, the weather was beautiful, they were great sports and super cooperative, not to mention, great looking kids. Their mom, CindyAnn, owner of Madison Taylor Salon in Garden City, New York was happy to check this off her holiday To Do list.

Call me to schedule your holiday session and cross it off your To Do list!

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iMourn

Thursday, October 6, 2011

A few of my favorite Steve Jobs quotes.

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”

“I’m as proud of what we don’t do as I am of what we do.” – Businessweek

“Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.” – Businessweek

and last but not least…

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Think Different, narrated by Steve Jobs

You WILL be missed. RIP.

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we will never forget

Sunday, September 11, 2011

To the families and friends of those whose lives were taken from them, my heart goes out to you with deepest sympathy for your loss.

To the brave men and women that saved or helped another, to those who have worked, and those that continue to work so tirelessly to keep us safe and free, thank you and may God bless you.

To those that died, we will never forget.

Our hearts are heavy.  These are some of the flags, belonging to my neighbors, flying in remembrance today.

I hope and pray that some day we will have peace on earth.

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is it wrong to love an album this much?

Friday, September 9, 2011

OK, maybe a little. Particularly considering it doesn’t have my own children’s photographs in it! Shhhh….don’t tell them please.

One of my favorite things is to see the reaction on my client’s face when she (or he) gets to see their session album for the first time. I have to admit that my grip tightens a little when they try to take it away from me though. And, if my FedEx guy thought I was a little loopy for nearly tackling him when he brings a framed wall portrait, he’s probably considering a restraining order after delivering an album! I guess he’s not the hugging type. :)

What’s not to love? From the supple feel of the leather cover to the textured accent of the fun, personalized two-tone material, to the sleek look of the brushed, aluminum cameo plate, this premium album makes an impression. Offered in a wide variety of elegant styles, never bland or boring, made with beautiful, quality materials, I am assured that my clients are getting the stunning, high-end product they want and deserve. Lastly, the true test for me is that I am thrilled to have my work displayed in them.

This sweet little girl will have this album to treasure forever. What a wonderful gift from her parents! Of course her mama isn’t handing it over anytime soon, and who could blame her? I know my kids will have to pry theirs out of my cold, dead hands. They know it too!

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