bye bye blogger

I've been quiet for about a week because I've been madly working on a new blog!
Brown Eyed Photography is leaving blogger in order to host my own blog.
Come check it out at browneyedphotography.com/blog and feel free to offer any feedback. I'm continually working to improve the blog!



See you at the new blog!

We meet again

I met up with Baby Jack and his family at Waterplace Park in Providence, RI on Sunday for a mini-shoot. I know, I couldn't believe it either- but Jack is now 6 months old and very busy taking in all the sights and sounds of the world. I was very impressed with Jack and his family as they were dressed in jeans and didn't look like they were melting (although they felt it!) in the 90degree temps.




And here's some more of the 6 month old who surprised me at the end by sitting by himself!



Thank you Jack, Rebecca, and John for coming out for a mini-shoot heat and all. I loved seeing you again and seeing how much Jack has grown.

Sarah
Brown Eyed Photography

So many nicknames for one 3 month old!

Zinnia's fabulous parents met up with me yesterday for a mini shoot in a peaceful state park in East Providence. Zinnie's (or is it Zinny's?) first three months have been awesome for her parents- they are glowing. There's no other way to say it.
Rebecca and Wayne were hoping for some 3 month pictures of Zin but we also got some pretty rockin shots of the whole family of three.

I love Zinnia's look of wonder in the picture on the right.



These two could barely keep their eyes off their baby girl. They are so so in love with her!



Thank you Rebecca, Wayne, and Zinnia. It was lovely getting to know you!

Fauxto Booth from the Portrait Party

Do you remember Chelsea's Portrait Party from a couple weeks ago? Right before everyone jumped into the pool Chelsea and her friends took turns posing in the Brown Eyed Photography Fauxto booth. Here are some favorites:








Thank you again everyone for coming out for the Portrait Party. Hope you're enjoying your last couple days of summer vacation!

Baby Ethan staying cool

Ethan is the tiniest newborn Brown Eyed Photography has worked with. At 2oz lighter than Frankie- it's close but Ethan comes out a little smaller- and just as adorable! We met at Ethan's house (on a street that google maps doesn't know exists, interestingly enough) and enjoyed a couple hours of talking about the early days of being a mom and capturing the cute-factor of this little guy.





and this cooperative little guy even opened his eyes to get some awake pictures for his momma.



Thank you, Tara, for having me do Ethan's newborn pictures. Congratulations again!

And now they are four!

Shalonne and Warren scheduled a session way back at the beginning of the summer when they knew their newest family addition would have made an appearance (and by scheduling when they did they were able to take advantage of a special they heard about through the Brown Eyed Photography Newsletter). Baby Anika was a trooper at 3 weeks old and her newly turned-two brother, Sam was a happy puddle jumper. Anika is a perfect addition to this easy-going family.









And I know it's 90+degrees today but fall is coming... see what I found on our meander through the woods....



Thank you Shalonne, Warren, Sam, and Anika, for a relaxing- if not buggy- morning in Little Compton, RI.

Sarah
Brown Eyed Photography

Brand New Baby Frankie in Providence, RI

I had the pleasure of meeting the teeniest baby I have had the honor to do a photo shoot with. He was almost 7lbs at birth and soooo long with humongous feet (feet pictures included with his pictures on facebook). His parents have already settled into this whole parenting thing and they are so completely in love with this little man... but then, who could resist this guy?



I was so impressed that his dad already had Frankie figured out- he prefers to be upright. As soon as his dad would pick him up and start talking to him Frankie would settle right down in his arms.



And Frankie's dad has owns Cronin Construction so a shot of Frankie in his dad's very heavy tool belt made sense.



Thank you so much, Sheba and John...and Frankie for hanging out and doing some newborn pictures. I loved spending time with your newly grown family.

Sarah
Brown Eyed Photography

Oh so entertaining in Southern RI

Severine won a standard portrait session at Doulas of Rhode Island's (DoRI) silent auction earlier this summer. I was excited to have the opportunity to get to know Severine as one of the founders of DoRI and a doula. Severine's husband is pretty talented too including his work with Rhythmic Journey. Their daughter, Anais, is entertaining as she races around mom and dad, wrestles with dad, and snuggles with mom.





Rob was also so very entertaining from humor to serious and everywhere in between.



It was a pleasure getting to know all three of you! Thanks again for spending a Saturday morning with me... before it got too too hot!

Sarah
Brown Eyed Photography

Enter... Senior Sarah

Joe invited Sarah to come and have her senior pictures done while he was having his done. Turned out Sarah is dating Jonah, Lisette's son. It's a small world, and all that. Sarah is adorable and was up for anything I suggested. She is actually an aspiring photographer an had done her research about what type of portraits she wanted. When I asked if she had any other ideas that we hadn't tried she said we covered them all. Loved being on the same page as her.







Thanks so much Sarah, for putting up with Joe;) and posing like a pro.
Sarah (too)
Brown Eyed Photography

Group shoot morphs into...

a Portrait Party!
What's that, you say?
Well, it started with a conversation with my sister-in-law-class-of-2010. While up in Vermont (where said sil lives) during our recent trip I suggested she get a group together for a fun group shoot.
She thought it was a great idea.
Then I said- tell them to bring their bathing suits and we can have a fire, cook s'mores- all that.
Oh! And a "Fauxto Booth"... but more on that in a future blog post.
Thus the morphing into a portrait party.
Three girls arrived on time early so we started with some fun girl-only shots.



And the whole crowd...



One of the girls wanted to hold a flower. We did several fun shots with flowers and I think this might be my favorite...



Thank you,Chelsea, Kyrstyn, Debbie, Alana, Katie, Nick, and Chris! I loved loved getting to know you all and can't wait to see you next time we're up doing senior pictures (September 19th and 20th is the next scheduled weekend, if you're asking).

If anyone else is interested in finding out more about how they can host their own Photo Party, contact me. It's not only fun for seniors... for instance - as pre-bachelorette party when everyone is dolled up and ready to go. Awesome Brown Eyed Photography gifts for you and your party friends included!

J-Man at the bay in St. Albans, Vermont

Joe met with me super duper early and even brought his friend Sarah (some of her pictures are already up on facebook) to take advantage of group shoot rates. Joey thought it would be nice to go to the bay... and he was right! There was a great stone building, lots of open green space, and of course water.







Thanks so much Joe! I had fun hanging out with you and can't wait to hear what you think of the pictures!

Sarah
Brown Eyed Photography

Seniors in cow country

Back from a brief visit to northern Vermont where I met up with several fun seniors for some senior sessions and a group shoot! More to come...

Great Summer Photo Session Deal!!!

Great for couples, children, families, seniors, and more!

Sabina is here!

Sonja thought her due date was July 11. The baby was measuring for July 11. Sonja's previous babies both came early- one even came a whopping (not good) 10 weeks early. (Here you can see that his early arrival doesn't slow him down now!)
So when July 11 came and went.... and then some, Sonja was feeling very done. At least that's what she said. To everyone else she seemed impressively patient and even cool as the summer finally arrived in New England.
Ten days later the amazing Sabina arrived after a... wait for it... 1 hour and 15 minute birth process! - all vernix covered and looking like she was right on time. I am so excited that Sonja has a girl (a surprise) to balance male contingent in her family.







And a yawn...



Thank you Sonja, so much, for having me come and hang out with the very sleepy Sabina.

Love,
Sarah
Brown Eyed Photography

They just keep growing!

Morgan made the long trip down to Brown Eyed Photography in RI last week for her 3 month pictures and I'm so glad she did! I didn't think the girl could get any more adorable but... yeah, she's even cuter! She is very wide-eyed like she's just taking the whole world in.



On more than one occasion the hand was in the mouth.... teeth, maybe?



Morgan's Daddy has been talking monkey since Morgan was in utero. Only fitting that Morgan is a fan of one of her many stuffed monkeys.



This girl only has eyes for her Mommy... and to be fair, her Mommy only has eyes for her.



Thanks so much Dani and Morgan for making the trek down. It was very fun hanging out with you! Can't wait to see you for the six month pictures!

This time last week....

... I was coming home from the 2009 Scott Kelby Photo Walk. It's a world-wide event where photographers of every level meet in their city and spend a couple hours looking at their city through the camera lens. It was very fun to connect with other photographers and see Providence in a different light.... mostly a humid and cloudy light.
Here are my favorites from the event:

Matt and Jen at...an undisclosed location

Only undisclosed because security wandered over to where we were and explained that there was concern that the locations name was being photographed. Sorry guys, it's not really about you- it's about this cute couple.





pssst... Matt and Jen were a little nervous about this... well, to be honest- Jen just claimed to be neurotic about various things- her wardrobe, having pictures taken... etc. I'm sure a comment on how not-neurotic they look would go a long way;)



Thanks so much, Matt and Jen, for a fun evening hanging out doing pictures... and then chatting for approximately 3.5 months post-picture taking:)

The Wedding Site

Brown Eyed Photography Weddings is live! If you wander over to the browneyedphotography.com site you will see that a few changes have been made as well - including a whole new front page... but don't worry, the much complimented Alana and Iris picture is still the main feature!
In celebration of the wedding site launch I am offering 20% off the wedding package to anyone who inquires about a future wedding in the next 5 days. So if we talk before July 27, 2009 you will get 20% off your wedding package!