It's the most wonderful time of the year! ~Binghamton Area Photographer~

It's that most beautiful time of year, and also the most busiest time of year! It's been ages since I've updated the blog, so I thought I would pop on quickly to share a recent session. The Redman family wanted to go urban and this time of year, it's the perfect thing to do! We were blessed with amazing weather for November in NY... it was almost 60 degrees!

The Colors of Fall

The vivid colors of fall are leaving us a little more every day, but thankfully we are able to capture those colors while they last! I can't think of a better way to enjoy the sights and smells of fall leaves than by spending time outside with a handsome little man and his family!

Here's one little preview for now, and a few more to come. Keep checking back in!

Chloe Turns One! ~*~ Binghamton Area Family Photographer ~*~

It doesn't seem like it's been a entire year, but it really has! Over the past year I've fallen in love with Miss Chloe and her entire family. We've had so much fun together and so many things have happened! Watching a child experience all of the milestones in their first year of life is such a blessing and I would love to share a few with all of you! Chloe started out as a snuggly, sleepy little peanut and with every visit something new and exciting was happening!






At 5 months, she was the smiliest little boo and just starting to sit up on her own. When she fell over, she grabbed her little toes and giggled and flashed her incredible blue eyes up at everyone.





When 9 months rolled around her happy disposition was still solidly in place. One small glitch started a few grumpies... turns out Chloe wasn't so thrilled about her feet or legs touching the grass. Thankfully, being the cheerful bean that she is, it didn't take much to distract her and bring out the smiles!






And now, at a year, what a happy girl! I pray that Miss Chloe and her baby blues will always look at the world through rose colored glasses and spread the sunshine to everyone she meets. Her happiness is truly contagious!

Happy birthday sweet Chloe!

The Sweetest Couple ever! ~*~ Ithaca Wedding Photographer ~*~

Yes, I seriouly mean the sweetest couple ever! Whitney and Michael have been such a joy to work with in so many ways! Their wedding day was covered in bright yellow sunshine. Not only am I writing about the weather, but included in the sunshine is Whitney's glowing face and bright personality, the yellow linens and flowers, and the sunny lemons that adorned the tables.

After many years together, Whitney and Michael came together surrounded by their loved ones on a lovely little dock floating over Cayuga Lake. One of the most touching moments of the ceremony was Whitney's trip down the aisle. Many brides come down the aisle arm in arm with their fathers, but Whitney's father did the most beautiful thing. As the string quartet played, he wrapped his arm around his precious baby girl and held her close as they walked out onto the dock together. A seemingly small gesture, but truly a special moment.

The ceremony was as unique as Whitney and Michael and was written by the bride. So much thought and love was put into each and every word spoken. Sparklers lined the path as the new Mr. and Mrs. left the dock to greet their guests. After the guests gave hugs and kisses and many congratulations, we stole away and spent some time at a nearby waterfall where Whitney and Michael were able to soak up those first moments of being husband and wife.

The reception that followed had the most fun party atmosphere! The bridal party started out with a classic bridal party song, but broke out into a choreogaphed number that had everyone smiling and bouncing along. The DJ, Rich Birdsall, kept the party going and the dance floor full!

Here are some highlights of Whitney and Michael's wedding. Congratulations to both of you!

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Tessa and Ray! ~~New York Wedding Photographer~~

Tessa and Ray's wedding day had the most intense start, with an uncertain ending, yet had one of the coolest brides I have ever seen! The morning of the wedding found the groom in the hospital after emergency surgery the night before and the bride waiting to hear from the staff if he was going to be released to attend their wedding. Talk about nail biting, right?

Thankfully, he was released and their day carried on as planned... with some minor modifications, a groom with a strong resolve, a bride with a cool manner, and a bridal party with a fun sense of humor, sunglasses, and some eye patches!

Tessa and Ray's wedding was in Binghamton in an outdoor courtyard at Terra Cotta and they couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for such a setting! The courtyard was shaded by tranquil greenery and accented with lovely flowers by Missy Bidwell.

Their reception was full of laughter, dancing, and even a few tests for the bride and groom led by DJ Tom Anushutz. I must add, that Tessa and Ray passed the compatibility test with FLYING colors... and blue shoes. ;) If you've never heard about the tradition of tossing the Best Man's boutineer... just ask Tessa, I'm sure she'll be more than happy to share with you!

Congratulations to you both... on three counts!

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Surprise for Daddy! ~~ Binghamton Area Photographer~~

Tonight I was burning a few DVD's and watched this one from earlier this summer. Terri and the boys met up with me to create a little surprise for their Dad. All of the boys in the house (yes, Dad included...) are _very_ into hockey.... okay, maybe that is a slight understatement... Eat, sleep, and breathe hockey would be a much more accurate description! They educated me on the different jerseys and which team they were for and I even got to see them in action! Check it out for yourself!

Class of 2011 ~Binghamton Area Senior Photograper~

This fabulously fun young lady was so much fun to work with! Kelsey was looking for a beautiful outdoor setting for her portraits and we found two perfect spots to accomplish that look. She is such a stunning young woman and the setting complimented her fun-loving, easy going personality. Kelsey, you were a true joy to work with! Senior year is right around the corner, live up the rest of your summer!

Ben, Kelly, and the girls!

Kelly and Ben have two very beautiful and precious little girls! Big sister was an excellent helper that evening and she is an endless fountain of energy! While I was there she chatted about pretty much everything and had many posing ideas as well. I told Kelly and Ben that I am quite certain they could have a photographer on their hands! What a blessing to see them love on one another and play... everything from tiny toe tickling to lots and lots of kissing! Congratulations on the addition of the beautiful Miss D to your family!

Naomi and David, 40 Years of Love ~~Binghamton Area Family Photographer~~

Naomi and David recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary surrounded by four generations of their beautiful family! The sun was shining almost as brightly as they were amongst all of the hustle and bustle. When I asked Naomi and Dave what their secret is to staying married for 40 years, both of them, completely in sync, responded with, "Patience!" What a strong foundation to stand on for their three children and their families and an inspiration to the rest of us. May the two of you have many many more happy years together and may your children and theirs follow in your footsteps. Happy Anniversary!

Miss Chloe! ~Binghmaton Area Family Photographer~

It's hard to believe that the most adorable Miss Chloe is already 9 months old! Still full of smiles and those blue eyes can still melt your heart in an instant! Even though the evening was a little on the chilly side, we had a beautiful evening to go out on our latest adventure. It seems like we had everything that night... everything from beagles to pink feather boas! Thanks for the fun!

My heart ~~Vestal Area Photographer~~

So lately I've neglected the blog. It's that busy time of year with shooting and editing and getting out to enjoy the beautiful days with my family and friends! Another wedding will be coming up on the blog soon as well as a gorgeous little family, but for today I will leave you with some priceless shots I captured of my two youngest a few months back.

One night I set up my studio, (when my husband would not be around, mind you...) The mission that night was to get brave and unleash my twin 3 year olds on a white backdrop, a couple of canvases, several brushes, and a few pots full of paint! Are you questioning my sanity, yet? Well, I did invite their big brother to participate, but he declined. Being 6 years older he thought Mom's idea might be a little too crazy and possibly a little better suited for preschoolers.

My husband ended up arriving to see the aftermath (a quick pic of that was posted on facebook right after the session). Steve took one look at the paint and said, "You know you're cleaning all of that up, right?" HAHA! "Of course!" I told him! I was sailing on the rush of all of the laughs along the way that led to the swirled and smeared mess of paint and didn't mind a single bit.

As I was washing them up in the tub, the twins asked if we could do it again the next day! It so fits them both, from my son who did not want to get a bit of paint on his hands or feet in the beginning, to my daughter who really gets into her work... you'll see what I mean... =) Hope you enjoy the end result, we had a blast creating it!




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Lori and Tom {Binghamton Area Wedding Photographer}

Last Saturday Lori and Tom started their life together as husband and wife. They traveled quite the road to get there and I am certain that they are a stronger couple for it. Peonies perfumed the air and the sun was out in all of its brilliance. Their wedding day was charged with many emotions, lots of love, and a fun loving group of family and friends. Lori and Tom, thank you for letting me capture your wedding day and be a part of this incredible celebration!


This first glimpse is one of my favorite moments! We went around the side of the church where they were able to steal their first few moments of being husband and wife together. There was this moment that they looked at each other and the realization of their marriage bloomed over their faces! Incredible!


The buttercups offered a beautiful place to get in a little practice for their first dance at their reception.



Let's back up a little bit in the day, though... a couple of Lori getting ready...







Congratulations to both of you!

Love in Bloom {Ithaca Wedding Photographer}

Congratulations to Whitney and Michael as they prepare to start their lives as husband and wife! After eight years together, I'm quite certain they've heard, "It's about time!" more times than they can count! We took some time out from the hustle and bustle of wedding plans to hike out in the fields and lounge by the pond. Michael and Whitney even let loose a bit to show me their best Twist and Charleston! It was a beautiful day to be out in nature and especially with a couple that acts so natural together. Looking forward to your wedding day!

Soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs.! {Binghamton Area Wedding Photographer}

Right around the corner is the wedding of Tessa and Ray! We went out to have a little photo fun and Ray scored some major brownie points... when I asked them if there was any part of wedding planning that was the most fun Ray chimed right in with, "The photography!" Gotta love it! However, he has yet to see Tessa in her gown, so I know I won't be ranking so high before too long!

Tessa and Ray have a bit of a competitive streak that came out during their session so I have to tell you about one of the games they love to play. Every week the scrabble board comes out. After seeing the scrabble board... one of the two that they keep on hand... It has seen a lot of use! My favorite use, however, was the proposal. Ray meticulously set up the board to propose, only to have it nearly wiped out before his carefully planned message was read.

As you can see, Tessa did get to read the board, and most importantly, she said YES! Congratulations to the two of you! And Tessa, welcome to the FD family... "officially" (seeing as how we already consider you part of the crew!)

Precious Girl {Binghamton area newborn photograher}

And this precious little baby makes three! Looks like Mr. T is no longer the "baby" of the family. It was time to make room for sweet baby Courtney! An afternoon with her was like a little piece of heaven... she's so tiny, so sweet, and completely perfect! Congratulations on your little blessing Laura and Randy! Take the time now to enjoy every little newborn nuzzle and those sweet little noises she makes.






This next ones makes me wonder what she's thinking!





One day it will be hard to believe that her tiny little feet were the size of Daddy's thumb...

Spring Daffodils

Last weekend I was able to go to the most amazing place in our area! The subjects are my beautiful friend, Robin and her sweet little daughter. It was a fun girly afternoon full of frilly daffodils. Thousands upon thousands of daffodils in about every variety you can image! Thank you, Miss Joy, for sharing the beauty that is around you each and every day!

Happy Birthday!!

Happy birthday to my very beautiful friend, Terri! I was thinking that your little glimpse here would be the perfect present, even though you may have thought I was torturing you in making you wait. ha! May those handsome little boys bake an amazingly crooked cake with their daddy, complete with finger smudges where they just couldn't wait to sample the frosting. I would sing here on the blog, but I'll save that for the phone. Have a special day!