Sarah

For those of you that don't know, I'm not the only Sarah Reed in these parts.  In fact, my sister in-law is also Sarah Reed (and you thought your family dinners could be confusing!).  In addition to being an awesome mother, wife, sister, and friend, she teaches vocal lessons and music and is a VERY talented soprano.  She has been in the process of updating her website (check it out here and listen to her lovely voice!) and asked me if I'd be willing to take some new photos for her.  Of course, the prospect of spending an afternoon with her taking photos is something I was thrilled with and my niece Emma joined us as my photographer's assistant (and got in on the modeling action herself for a few shots). Here are a few of my favorite shots.  Love both of these beautiful ladies!

Beach Vacation

Haven't had a whole lot of time to pick up the camera lately, but I did take it with us on our short beach vacation this past weekend!  A few shots from our morning walks on the beach looking for shells.

I can't decide which of the following three I like the best... Help!

Family Fun

We had a fun, but HOT! family photo session this past Memorial Day with family friends. Joan and Marlin have been family friends for years and their family is growing with the recent addition of twin grandchildren in addition to their two other grandbabies.  We played around in the shade at the Penn State Arboretum before it got too hot! It was fun chasing after all the littles and catching up with their parents, too!

Oliver and Lily were fantastic and so much fun!

Someone has her daddy's eyes...

Curious about the pool...

These guys handled photos like champs (so did the babies...).

Miss M

Mr. A

Grandma snuggles are the best!

Playing around

I've been on a bit of a photography hiatus for awhile.  Life does that sometimes.  BUT, I have a new (to me) lens and the weather has been gorgeous this week, so I did a little shooting.  Some of my favs, in no particular order.

This girl.  Seriously. 

 Spring = foals. Which means cuteness overload.

Oh, hello there...

Cecilia

As part of our whirlwind long weekend in PA, I got to spend some fun time with my forever high school best friend and her family.  Cecilia turns 11 today (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!) and as part of her birthday present, we did a fun photo shoot in her tap costume for this year.  Here are a few favorites:

This is my favorite! 

Adi wanted to tap dance, too!

Miss A

When did this girl get so big?  She's growing like a bad weed, and is getting taller and, well, just OLDER every day.  No longer a baby, or even a toddler...  I love the little girl she's growing into, her inquisitive mind, her expressions, and just all the feels. All of them.  She is my heart.

Mama and Me Session with Mr. B.

I got to spend some fun time this weekend with this little man and his mama.  He was fantastic and we had a lot of fun hanging out at the Cove in Wethersfield! 

Love those blue eyes!

This is what a 4 year old looks like when he tells you he got to ride on a FIRETRUCK at his birthday party!

Lovin' on mama 

I wish we had planned this shot (next time!), because I wish you could read all of Jen's tattoo, which says "I gave him life... he gave me a reason to live."

And finally, the 4-year old version of his favorite super hero, The Hulk. :)