The Laubers | Family Session

I love my family sessions with the Laubers!  Each time I see them the little ones get bigger and bigger.  I love watching them grow, and I'm lucky that they ask me to take their photos along the way.  <3
 

Sweetest.Little Girl.Ever

Mason is such a mischievous little guy, love him to bits!

Can't wait for our session in the spring...and especially for the family Christmas Eve gathering :) xo

Who knew Utah could be so beautiful?! Part 1

UTAH
Zion National Park

For vacation this year, we decided to go to Utah.  I had wanted to see Zion National park and Jay wanted to go out west so it worked out well!  The first week we camped in Zion National park.  Of course the zipper on our tent broke just as he was telling me about the mountain lions that live there.  Clearly I hadn't paid attention when he told me this before the trip.  :)   Below are a few photos from the area we camped in.  

One thing I love about the west is that the golden hour lasts foreverrr.  It's perfect for shooting in.  Jealous of photographers out west, that's for sure!

Next week I'll post part 2...Park City and the Wasatch range. 

Until then, please recommend the Photerica Facebook page to your friends!  Once I reach 300 fans I will be giving out a juicy prize :)

Family Photos | Rochester, NY Family Photographer

What a perfect day for family photos!  I've been so lucky with the weather this year...incredibly lucky actually.  After a rainy week the weather decided to take a break and let the sun shine.  We spent some time at the Sunken Gardens...my new favorite place.  I love the greenery and stone walls - and this family was a lot of fun :)

We started out by doing small groups, then worked our way to the entire family including portraits of just the baby and kids.

 

Thank you for being so fun and easy to work with!  (and for letting me play with the baby)  :)

Timothy | Rochester, NY Photographer

A few weeks back I spent an afternoon taking this little guy's 2 year old portraits.  2 year olds can give you a run for your money, but he was so well behaved and such a happy little boy!  Here's a peek of our afternoon:

 

He had me cracking up!  There was something in this tree that caught his attention...

Must have been amazing whatever it was!  LOL so cute!

Timothy was so excited because it was almost time to go to the playground!

But he seemed to love the gravel just as much :)

  

 

Happy 2! :D

Elyse & Luke | Rochester, NY Wedding Photographer

About a year ago I received a message from Elyse asking if we could meet up to talk about having me be her wedding photographer.  I couldn't have been more excited and honored.  Elyse and my sister grew up together, so I've known her since she was in preschool (I know, I sound like that family member who pinches your cheeks and tells you how big you've grown).  We met at Starbucks with her soon to be husband Luke and I instantly wanted to be a part of their day.  They're a perfect match for each other, and I couldn't be happier for them.

As usual, I started the day with the ladies while my 2nd shooter hung out with the guys.  Check out Sherie on Facebook at Stonybrookphotography. 

It had been threatening to rain all morning but I think I negotiated with mother nature pretty well.  It held off until the ceremony was over and everyone was headed indoors. :)  Elyse and Luke wrote their own vows and had their sisters do readings.  Tears. Were. Flowing.  It was beautiful!

A few more fun shots from the day....

Thankfully the rain only lasted a short while and after dinner we were able to head outdoors for portraits.

Cake cutting and dances....

And then the little ones busted a move with the rest of the guests :D

Elyse and Luke, thank you so much for having me be a part of your day.  It was really nice to be able to not only watch you get married, but to be a part of your day.  Hope you had a wonderful time on your honeymoon (British Columbia - AWESOME)!