I’m sure all my faithful blog stalkers remember Lily right? I photographed her back in May at just 8 days old. She’s now just under 4 months and since Stephanie and Dan were so happy with her newborn photos they wanted to finish her first year with me! Flattered I am. I say it over and over but shooting more than once for a client is the ultimate compliment. I’m excited we have two more sessions down the road with this family. I’m also excited because Stephanie is great with ideas and props. She brought these awesome suitcases other props. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for the next two sessions. Big thanks to TR Laz for letting me shoot on his property for this one. I look forward to coming back again and shooting maybe an engagement session next time. Now its time for me to shut up and slap some images into this post. Great seeing you guys again! Lets get into it!

Peace,
JP

Hello Lily! Whatcha doing? Oh just chilling on some suitcases? Cool..

There’s a smirk for you!

How adorable is she? I love her flower headband.

Here’s the family! How great is that barn?

Stephanie brought along this bucket. It worked great for having her sit upright at her age without the ugliness of that bumbo thing.

She’s saying “ok get me outa this bucket please.”

Look at her. Come on.. she’s just beautiful.

I love this shot of the two girls.

These are equally as great!

This location has so many opportunities!

Oh the grandparents showed up for a shot too. Stephanie’s father is just crazy about his little granddaughter.

and thats it! We’ll see you soon Lily B!

A couple years ago we photographed Jennifer and Jim’s wedding. It was back in September of 2008. Their wedding was beautiful, simplistic and fun! It took place at Jim’s parents home in Burnt Hills, NY.  So about 7 months ago Jennifer and Jim welcomed their baby James into the world. They also asked if I would photograph him on the same property the wedding took place. I was honored and said yes. We then began comparing calendars. I say it all the time but when a former bride and groom have you back to take more images for them its the ultimate compliment! So thank you again Jennifer and Jim! Now onto little James. What a cutie! Those big eyes will draw you right in. Congrats to the lucky parents and without further ado, heres Sweet Baby James!

Peace,
JP

Here’s the happy family!

I told you, the eyes on this kid are awesome..

Even in b&w they pull you in.

I was digging this little hat. He looks like a little man here lol.

He’s full of smirks and smiles.

Jame’s father has a nice little collection of antique cars….

You might remember them from their wedding.

You all know I love revisiting shots with the same people in different times of their life’s.

I think he was about done with me here!

One of my favorite spots we shot at from their wedding.

and the rest is history… congrats guys! Great to see you again!

A question I often get asked is “Do you take maternity/pregnancy photos?”. To answer simply, yes. This is something I’ve done quite a bit of but not often blogged. So former Elario All Star Jivon came in months ago to pick up her wedding books. We all remember Jivon’s engagement session and wedding right? On her way out she said to me something like “by the way, Anthony & I are expecting in September.” I told her, she should have her tummy photographed. She reluctantly said “maybe” while giving me that Jivon look with the eyebrows. Her friends and family know the look I’m talking about. Anyhow, I don’t think a week went by and Jivon emailed me saying she wanted to do some belly shots (haha). What a great moment in life to have documented. Also, Jivon’s a pretty easy subject to photograph. When she opened the door to her house (which is where we shot) I was like “you’re expecting?” From straight on she doesn’t even look pregnant. Anyway we shot this whole thing on the grounds of Jivon and Anthony’s gorgeous brand new home. They had all kind’s of fields and what not. They even have a barn with horse’s (none there that night) and baby goats also known as “kids”! I’m thrilled with these images and appreciate Jivon letting me put these on my blog. Come on though, she looks incredible! So congratulations to Jivon and Anthony, check back in early October to find out what they have.

Peace,
JP

Last time we saw Jivon.. and Anthony…

See what I mean? From the front she doesn’t look pregnant.

Stunning…

If you read my write up above the look on the right is what I was talking about.

Off to the barn area I just loved this fence.

You make my job too easy Jivon.

While she changed clothes I got to meet the baby goats. I love the chain my man on the right is rockin’ The noises these things make are so funny too.

Theres the belly…

Another great location on their property. I might just show up some day with some subjects and start shooting.

How perfect of a bump? My guess is a boy…. I got a 50/50 shot!

I just love this one…

and this one.

i like this one too.

all the lines are just great.

as I mentioned above, Jivon and Anthony do not know what they’re having. You’ll all have to check back in October when I blog it…..

just know they’re not having any baby goats ;)

Let me set this one off saying congrats to former JEP b&g Sarah and Rob on the birth of their second child Emma London. How freaking cool is her name? I love it . Anyway around Christmas time Rob contacted me wanting to purchase a newborn session for Sarah knowing that little miss Emma London was coming late June. A perfect stoking stuffer right? Well I had our designer/editor Jenny whip up a very holiday looking gift certificate for Rob. So for the second time in a year and a half I ventured down to their home in Hunter Mountain to photograph their second brand new baby. I’m thrilled with the images so I’ll stop rambling now. Enjoy these! Congrats to you guys! Thanks for having me, again.

Peace,
JP

August of 2007 Sarah & Rob tied the knot.

We did this shot in September of 2008 with William.

How handsome is this kid? He wasn’t feeling the camera too much though.

Here’s the star of the show! Emma London.

I have to say this is the most alert newborn I’ve ever photographed.

I love this one too.

Squirm.

Sarah and Rob have this great little natural light studio in their home, also known as Emma’s room. The pink wall and the natural light is just perfect. Oh by the way, doesn’t Sarah look fantastic for just having a baby?

These guys are like the most photogenic people.

Thought I’d tone down the pink and “man” it up for Rob’s shot.

Haha, I love this. What a beautiful little girl.

When I photograph a newborn I look for nice stuff like this. The texture and pattern is just great.

Just hanging around… chilling.

I see you!

There are so many vintage details in their home.

Sleep tight little Emma London.