Into the Woods

Last weekend, I spent a much needed break from everything up in PA with my husband and dad.  Though part of the weekend consisted of me pretending to be Annie Oakley and relieving some stress through firing off some rounds on our property, what I enjoyed most was the simple act of being in the middle of the woods, far away from society as I know it.  There is something so peaceful in walking outside in the morning and hearing only the sounds of birds chirping or an animal roaming through the surrounding woods, the falling branches crackling beneath paws.  Having no responsibilities, no worries, no place to rush off too, I was able to just relax my mind and breathe. 

I'll leave you with this little note from Lord Byron, who couldn't have said how I felt more perfectly.  

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is a rapture on the lonely shore,
There is society, where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in its roar:
I love not man the less, but Nature more,
From these our interviews, in which I steal
From all I may be, or have been before,
To mingle with the Universe, and feel
What I can ne'er express, yet cannot all conceal.

- Lord Byron

NEWBORN: Jillian Francesca

I had to hold off on posting my adorable niece's newborn photos until announcements were sent out.  Finally, I can share Jillian's cuteness with everyone!  These photos were taken when she was a little over a week old and I didn't think she could get any more precious than the day she was born.  She's proved me wrong thus far, she gets more and more precious every time I see her.  We couldn't do a full shoot because she was totally not feeling it that day but she'll have to get used to her Aunt Jessie sticking that camera in her face for the rest of her life.  Her big brother Ryan has!

I would like to give a special shout out to my girl, Dawn, of Diva Baby NYC for making this beautiful headband!  Check out her Facebook page for more of her items!

I can't even with this outfit!  Thanks to Ruffle Butts, my niece is now ready for her debut ballet recital. Yes, Ruffle Butts!  How could you not purchase something from a site with that name!

ENGAGED: Yessica + Ronny | Rye Playland Parrk

I can't say enough how much fun I had with Yessica + Ronny during their engagement shoot at Rye Playland this past weekend!  These two were absolutely ADORABLE with one another and they couldn't have had a more perfect day.  I enjoyed watching them make each other laugh throughout their session and just how easy they made it to capture their love.

Can't wait to see them both on their wedding day next June at Tosca's Cafe in the Bronx!

So happy to be able to get some shots with them on the beach.  We had a bit of a run-in with the beach security who was not going to let us go on the beach but we batted some eyelashes and threw out some "pretty-pleases" and they let us on =)

Love this shot right here.

Ronny's not too fond of seagulls *cough*  beach rats  *cough*, so he wanted to have a little fun with them before we heading into the park.

Being a little silly.

HA!

The biggest cotton candy ever!

Ronny trying to sneak some cotton candy.