a little bit of everything… kids, families & holiday

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December 17 2009

I swear I’m alive! So sorry for my lack of posting. Thankfully the holiday rush is quieting down so I can get back to what I love which is blogging. We do however have two weddings left for 2009 and we set off the first two days of the year off with weddings too! So thats what 4 new wedding posts within the next 2 weeks? Not to mention the best of posts are coming back along with something very cool! But this post here is wedding free. This is a little compilation of some of the stuff I’ve shot and hand not blogged. Also there is some holiday stuff I’ve been shooting recently too! Can’t stop, wont stop….

Happy Holidays! Enjoy, leave love,
JP

Over the summer we shot a surprise family portrait and here is the image! The roses were perfect!

Some kid’s just love turning 1… William made a nice mess of my white seamless but whatever it was worth it!

Sofie just cracks me up. In the image on the right she’s like “I’m not feeling this photo session.”

I’ve been photographing these kids for the last 5 or 6 years… It’s fun to watch them grow. The little one Carissa has not really warmed up to me yet!

Ava & Vincent are total hams though.

Carissa is telling me she’s done with me here. Thats ok Carissa little do you know I’ll be seeing you for a Christmas shot.

Just give her candy and she smiles! I especially like Vincent here, he’s a true player.

Speaking of pretty sweet Christmas photos…

You remember that one shot I do every year with all the kids right? Well all we needed was a snow day to coordinate 14 schedules.

Their Mothers like to sing while I shoot!

Look at this little lady I photographed like two weeks ago. She’s so cute!

Here is Grace the 4 month old daughter of a former b&g of ours.

I especially love this b&w of baby Adam.

Just today I photographed Miss Grace for a Christmas card! This is totally a Gap ad.

My favorite image from the shoot.

Did you think I’d leave out our baby Lexie? Yes thats right, she gets a Christmas photo too!

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  1. Adrienne (01.5.10) 

    I can’t believe Adam’s pictures were only taken a month ago, he is already so much bigger!!

  2. Michele (12.22.09) 

    Awww! the first photo of the lovely Digesare girls and their families! Love my girl, Jai!!!!

  3. Bob (12.18.09) 

    Great stuff! Good to see a different side to the Elarios. The bokeh in Grace’s 4month picture is sick!

  4. Sonia (12.18.09) 

    Love this post! Great job JP!

  5. Dominick Purnomo (12.18.09) 

    I like that you’re getting practice. In a few years there will be Purnomo children to shoot!! But like I said, in a few years!!!

  6. alice (12.17.09) 

    I met lexi and she is a “born america’s next top model!

  7. Stef (12.17.09) 

    Joe, terrific job, as usual! Love the pics in the snow and Gracie is so precious! Sofie thinks Lexi’s pic is kinda silly!

  8. JP Elario (12.17.09) 

    thats right mona! actually william the 1 year old is also a product of a former b&g of ours too!

  9. Mona (12.17.09) 

    OH WOW! Looooove it. I do believe the first shot is a former B&G of yours too right? I recognize them from the blog (and all the sisters) and they had Al do their video (wow, I really DO look at the blog a lot, don’t I?)

    ANd wow Sofie is getting so big! So cute! Love all the family and kid shots. All so awesome. ANd of course, love your little lexie. She’s quite the little poser isn’t she? Look at those eyes! Awww. Yay JP!

  10. Lisa (12.17.09) 

    Pics are great. It was nice to see something different. Hope you end your dad enjoy the holidays!!!

  11. Jason Valentine (12.17.09) 

    Amazing stuff once again. Love the banner too!

  12. Diana (12.17.09) 

    Very nice!! Love all the pics! Unique and creative. Lexie is so cute!

meara emalie: her first year of life

Posted in: Kids / Family

December 8 2009

On September 16th 2008 I received this email from a former bride of ours:

Hi Joe,

I have the most beautiful baby who needs to have her picture taken asap!! She will be a week old tomorrow. Do you think we can do some shots this week?

Jen

The very next day I went to  Jen & Patrick’s home and we captured Meara at just 7 days old. I told Jen & Patrick about the first year of life thing I’ve done before and they were interested in having Meara captured this way. So the idea is I capture the first week, month 3, 6, 9 & the one year shots. So basically we do this every three months. Before this project started I already had a great relationship with both Jen & Patrick. Jen used to bring me coffee when she’d stop by and pickup random picture orders from their wedding. Over the past year and change I have to say how grateful I am of Jen & Patrick and all their business with us since 2005. Really guys, we both thank you so much! So the next 24 images are a study of the beautiful little Miss Meara Emalie so sit back and relax and have fun looking.

Enjoy, leave love,
JP

One of our iconic shots from Jen & Patrick’s 2005 wedding:

This is obviously my favorite image from week 1. She looks still but she was squirming all over when we were trying to capture this.

So small.

The photo shoot tired her out so I didn’t see her for 3 whole months!

We opted for months 3 & 6 in our studio since it was still cold outside… Look who’s holding her head up!

Just a favorite of mine from month 3.

This one just makes me smile. All little girls should be photographed in tutu’s.

Like I said before it was cold during month 3. We shot these late December.

Look who’s 6 months now… she’s now standing a little with some assistance.

The color and tones in this shot is just awesome. Might be my favorite from month 6.

The baby Ugs are classic though.

Mom & Dad…

This sessions is more like somewhere between months 10-11. We met up in the park.

Someones learned some new faces since last time!

I love this one a lot, as does Jen & Patrick.

So cute.

Who’s she more look like?

Every time she smelled that flower she made a funny face… She’s saying bye until the next shoot.

Look who’s excited to see me at just a little over 1 year!

This is one of my all time favs from the whole year.

Shooting her in the park in early October was just too easy.

I wont tell you what I stepped in while shooting these images but lets just say it was worth it for the shots that I got.

So stinking cute.

Isn’t her coat and hat just awesome against the fall foliage?

Until next time Meara Emily… see some more for year 2!

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  1. Renee Carbone (12.14.09) 

    Joe, amazing job…those pics are beautiful!!

  2. Shannon Lezatte (12.12.09) 

    Is modeling in her future or what? She’s beautiful and the pics are too! Love that baby M.

  3. Leigh Ann Duffey (12.9.09) 

    AMAZING. by far one of the best postings, honestly, in awe. i LOVE the baby uggs shot hahah

  4. Jessica Hatz (12.9.09) 

    This is an incredible project! Great shots of a great family! Nice work JP.

  5. Jenna (12.8.09) 

    I can not get over how cute this little girl is!!! I love the ones of her playing in the leaves and the tutu picture! Absolutely adorable!

  6. SAshley (12.8.09) 

    OMG!!! The shot of Meara smelling the flower is absolutely priceless. What a beautiful baby. Thanks for sharing!

  7. Katie O' (12.8.09) 

    This is so awesome….what a fabulous idea. A beautiful family lucky enough to have you capture such a special time in their child’s life. great job!

  8. joe Elario (12.8.09) 

    This . . is a very special blog chapter . . Thank You both Jen & Patrick & Baby Meara for sharing , Merry Christmas. JM E

  9. Mona (12.8.09) 

    SOOOOOO cute! I love the one of her in the leaf shower (despite what you stepped in) ;-)

    I also love the teeny ones of her at one week. Heck I like em all. So adorable. Thanks for sharing these!!!!

  10. Dania (12.8.09) 

    Beautiful! As always…

  11. Tara (12.8.09) 

    So adorable. What a great baby (and mom and dad) to photograph. Great work as always Joe!

  12. Kate (12.8.09) 

    These are so cute! I want to do it…just need the baby part of the equation. Maybe in a few years!

  13. April K (12.8.09) 

    That baby is so adorable! Nice colors

  14. Kristen (12.8.09) 

    what a neat idea! she will love having her first year of life captured so beautifully. nice work, jp

  15. Bob (12.8.09) 

    Very nice work Jp.

meet anthony aka santa

Posted in: Kids / Family

November 25 2009

Tis the season! Now we’re on with the holiday photo rush. This post is featuring a little handsome 2.5 month old Anthony. Anthony is a ham for the camera and for him being so young I thought he did exceptionally well while I photographed him! He’s just an awesome little guy with really great parents Annalisa & Rich who you can tell absolutely adore him!

I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Go on and get your turkey on!

Enjoy, leave love,
JP

Those cheeks are just screaming to be pinched!

Love this one with Annalisa. His eyes are pretty awesome right?

Couple solo’s with just Mom & Dad.

I don’t know what one I like more… you tell me your vote in the comment box below.

This is hands down my favorite image from the whole shoot. I’d say this is classic “Elario style”

It wasn’t too cold.

Getting his santa on.

Love this one too!

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  1. ZiZi (12.3.09) 

    Anthony is just beautiful! Great shots! I hope I get a picture for Christmas from his Mommy. I just love him to death!

  2. Sandra (11.30.09) 

    OMG – Can I take him home with me! :) I just want to kiss those cheeks! These pictures are wonderful, and I vote the one outside as my fav – plus the “get your santa on” so CUTE!!

  3. Kristin (11.26.09) 

    It would be hard to pick just one for a Christmas card! I agree, love the outside shot with the santa hat! So cute! Great variety of images and beautiful family! :)

  4. Jackie (11.25.09) 

    These pictures are just what you need to put a smile on your face! What a beautiful baby- I vote for the outside one as well!

  5. Mona (11.25.09) 

    OH SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!! My vote is the one with them outside – he looks like a little ball of cute!!!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE his eyes. So beautiful. Such a cute little thing for the camera at only 2.5 months.

    Also love the “Getting his santa on” photo. And the Elario style one. All of them, really. He’s a really photogenic baby! Very photogenic family in general! I hope you enjoy your first turkey day together!!!

  6. Tina (11.25.09) 

    BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!! BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!! GOD BLESS!!!
    JP I am voting for the one of them outside w/ the baby…love that one..he looks like a little package!!!

  7. nicole (11.25.09) 

    Once again JP’s work doesn’t surprise me! Lise and Rich, I want Anthony wrapped up underneath my tree for Christmas!! Hes the most cutest! The B&W is my fav too…

  8. Deirdre (11.25.09) 

    Wow – great images! An adorable baby and little white lights – how can you not smile? Happy Thanksgiving, JP and Joe!

  9. Jivon (11.25.09) 

    LOVE them! LOVE you guys… do we even need to comment that JPs pictures are amazing? When aren’t they? Gorgeous family! See you guys soon!

  10. Jamie (11.25.09) 

    so sweet!

  11. Rianne (11.25.09) 

    Absolutely Gorgeous!! Anthony truly is Santa’s most handsome helper!!!

  12. Annalisa (11.25.09) 

    JP, they are absolutly gorgeous!! You captured him so well. The black & white of all 3 of us is my favorite!! thank you so much, I love all of them

gianna, mom & dad: washington park

Posted in: Kids / Family

November 2 2009

Here’s another family session for you all! This one is definitely dominant in the yellow tones and thats alright with me since its my favorite color. Gianna was super easy to photograph since she’s super cute! I had a great time with Teresa, Anthony, Gianna and of course their 12 pound pomeranian “Princess”. Thanks guys! Lets do it again next season!

Enjoy, leave love,
JP

I think she’s a little unsure of this whole modeling thing… although in the bottom right image she smirked a little.

I think that might be the most perfect yellow leaf in all of Albany… just saying.

Gosh she’s cute!

Children always seem to love this..

I think Teresa & Anthony are loving it too though.

Doesn’t Gianna look a little diva in that image on the right?

And maybe a little curious in this one.

A nice one of Anthony and his girls…

Ha! I think she was bout to attack me with leaves. Maybe when I photograph her wedding in the future she’ll try to hit me with her bouquet.

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  1. angela Howard (11.5.09) 

    Just Beautiful!!! I miss you guys

  2. Nicole Case (11.4.09) 

    Tree, these pictures came out absolutely beautiful…I loveeeeee them!! You all look wonderful…and I must say that the yellow leaves all around really add great color to the photos! :))

  3. Jenna (11.3.09) 

    This little girl is gorgeous!! Amazing pictures of a beautiful family!

  4. Mary (11.3.09) 

    Teresa you all look beautiful. She is such a doll. Love all the colors

    Phoof

  5. nicole (11.3.09) 

    JP..LOVE these shots… and Gianna a diva?? HAHA You should see her in her tutu! I can’t wait to see more!

  6. Jivon Reo (11.2.09) 

    Beautiful!! Anth and Teresa, you guys look amazing. Gianna is so cute I can’t stand it. JP, perfect as usual!!!

  7. Kat (11.2.09) 

    can’t wait to see her wedding pics!

  8. Mona (11.2.09) 

    Too beautiful for words. Her eyes have this beautiful brightness and expression… she is gorgeous! Beautiful family overall! Looks like she got quite comfortable by the end of the shot. :)

    Awesome awesome. :)

  9. Kim (11.2.09) 

    Absolutely beautiful pictures….amazing job!

  10. Teresa (11.2.09) 

    JP! I love them! Thank you so much! I love how you captured all of Gianna’s expressions! She is our little angel and quite a ham! We are already looking forward to next years photos! You’re truley the best! Thanks again, Teresa

  11. Tina (11.2.09) 

    JP, beautiful shots! Teresa is my cousin. Isn’t Gianna the cutest ever?!!! Love her! These pics came out great…love all the fall colors! Once again…fabulous work!

  12. Holly (11.2.09) 

    These pics are GREAT..LOVE the fall colors. What a beautiful family :)

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