a sneak peek....best cake smash EVER.

This baby girl brings true meaning to "Cake Smash".  Here is just a peek before all the destruction....

enough of this snow!

a little strawberry blonde...

From his first birthday until the day they moved to Minnesota, I have captured the wonderful lifestyle of this family, and even Murphy the dog.

Session was taken in August 2014.  All images were processed "Pure & Simple".

gamer....

Yes, he looks a little scary, but he's a gamer.  Just recently he got his braces and has been smiling ever since.  This photo was shot in a dark closet, using a flashlight as the light source.

Photo taken January 15, 2015

Blogging AGAIN....

This is something that I really need to do... Wow, one year since posting!!!! I'm such a bad blogger. So for warm ups, I'm going start rummaging through archives publishing the first photo of the day that moves me. I hate writing, so little to no words will be used. Photos are worth a 1000 words, right?

Photo taken August 3, 2013

Friday Feature with PhotoBiz!!!

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While visiting all my vendors at ImagingUSA this year, ramping up on everything NEW and upcoming, I had a nice chat with my friends (Vance) at PhotoBiz.  Not only did I manage to help them get a couple of sales while at their booth (namely one that was outstanding!!! - Diane Costello Photography), but Vance wanted to feature my work on a new and upcoming web design created by extradinaire, Chelsea... honored, truly honored.

Introducing their NEW FEATURE FRIDAY!

And the NEW Manilla Bay HTML 5 website design.

And a little bit "About Me".  Oh I LOVE how Chelsea totally out did herself using the custom html feature!!!

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summer adventures at the lake...

This summer I had the opportunity to photograph a family session....no wait....four generations of family up at Keuka Lake.  The little man was the highlight of my session...2 years old and ready to go!!!  And his big sister who has her hands full helping mom, but enjoyed posing for the camera.  The session was full of adventure capturing the family's moments at their cottage on the lake.  I even got a bonus!!  A boat ride up and down the lake!!!  Now if only I had a water housing for my camera..... enjoy the session!!  And here's to summers up at the lake!!

Got in some water shots.....in the rain.  Loved it!!!

Four Generations of Family

We even had sisters and aunts visiting for the weekend.

Good day sunshine!!!  Feeding the ducks Duncun donuts.

Meet "little man"....  what a ham!!! Loves to drive.  He did great for the camera.

Meet "big sis".... full of life and loves to dance!

Meet mom - aspiring writer, teacher, mom, wife, gorgeous....

Meet dad - dock builder on Keuka Lake (you know those glorious boat houses on the lake), wonderful dad and husband, loves to drive water transportation....fast transportation.

its been raining softballs....

My last few months have been busy with softball action...
Here is a little about me and my other photography passion.

Of course, my sports blog has also been neglected, but you can few all the action HERE in "my closet" or HERE on my Facebook Biz Page.  But hoping to get caught up.  In the meantime, juggling the biz with the family, so thank you for your patience over these busy summer months.

Speaking of vacation, my hubbie and I will be going on a StayCation for the August 4th while the kids, YES BOTH KIDS, are away at camp!!  I'm so excited!!  So work will continue beginning on August 12th.  Will try very hard to get any outstanding projects done beforehand.  Also, the week of August 26th through Labor Day will also be enjoying our last days of summer as a family.

In the meantime, if you are thinking of booking a fall session, call now.  My weekend availability is very limited due to FOOTBALL (my oldest son plays DII football for West Liberty University in West Virginia!!), and I'm taking last holiday sessions before Thanksgiving.  Of course, you can always take advantage of my weekday school hour special...check out the PROMOS for more information.

happy one year birthday!!!

he walks.  he almost talks.  he's a little bundle joy.  happy 1st birthday baby boy!!!

residential gallery

Currently my home is my studio...been working on getting samples up, changing photos, and getting everything looking pretty.

(and yes, I now have gotten to the point that I just want spring to be here!!  If its not going to snow, just bring in the flowers!!)