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    I'm Johanna, and I'm a photographer.  You have no idea how great that sounds every time I say it.  I love being a photographer!  Aside from my family and friends, nothing gives me greater joy than capturing life's everyday moments with my camera.  This is where I get to show you how much I love what I do. It is here where I hope you will see why I am so passionate about my work, my art.  You see I've got a superpower.  I can freeze time.  Pretty cool, huh?  I think so.

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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isn’t she lovely? | long island, new york child photographer

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Not sure why, but my favorite ideas involve the concept of “never”. A reliable favorite for my blogging practices…”better late than never”. Surely it is better to blog Communion session images now – late – than never to blog them. If you can just go with me on this one, I promise I’ll do my best to never disappoint. Hey look, there’s that “never” again.

I adore this child. I’ve photographed her and her older sister before, and I am amazed at how much they both have grown and matured. This was a beautiful day of celebration and she was so excited and happy. And patient! I photographed her with a number of her adoring fans (her relatives), and she was a real champ. Of course her most adoring fans, her parents, were so proud and happy too. Thank you for allowing me the great honor of capturing this special occasion for all of you!

These are some of my favorite images from the session.

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gotcha | long island, new york child, family photographer

Monday, June 13, 2011

I first met this family about a year ago for a session in their home just shortly after the birth of their third child. When mom arranged this session, I was happy to see them again and for the opportunity to update the children’s images and add to their wall gallery we started last year.

As luck would have it, and to mom’s dismay, big sister lost her two front teeth shortly before our session. Secretly I was thrilled that the session coincided with this sweet little milestone, but hey, that’s just me. :) Of course she is beautiful with or without her front teeth and she was very happy to have had a recent visit from the tooth fairy! As for big brother, well he has developed quite the sense of humor in the past year. Although a great deal of it had to do with the idea of food being placed in your clothes, he sure had me laughing. As for the baby, well those beautiful blue eyes of his are going to get him out of a lot of trouble, if and when necessary. The whole family is patient and kind, and mom and dad have a relaxed presence and a lasting sense of humor as well. Love that about them!

Of course, we all knew going in that the chance of the little guy staying in one spot for more than a mere second was highly unlikely. Let’s just say, mission accomplished. Family and kid sessions may not be easy, but they’re always an adventure, and definitely always worth the effort!

Lots of sweet and fun memories coming up in your gallery; thanks for hanging in there guys!

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newness | long island, new york newborn, child, family photographer

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Sometimes, with all the excitement surrounding a newborn, we might forget that a first baby means there is probably plenty of “new” to go around. There may be a new mama, a new daddy, sometimes new grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings – so much newness to be celebrated!

This little baby girl is a first for this sweet family, making her mama and her daddy, “new” too!

Just love all the folds and rolls, and something else that amazed me during the shoot. This tiny little one put her index finger into her mouth and was sucking on it for a long time! She did it herself! I wish you could hear the sound. She was making a meal out of her tiny finger! I was holding her at the time and was in awe. So much so that I didn’t even think of handing her off to her mama and grabbing my camera! Her mama was not surprised by this talent though; apparently, she did the same thing when she was a newborn! Who knew something like that could run in the family??? :)

I hope all of the mamas out there, new and seasoned, enjoyed a wonderful first Mother’s Day! Before you know it, we’ll be celebrating all the daddies!

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