Shaila Mariyah - 2 Weeks Old

I remember the day that my friend Janessa told me she was expecting baby number two. It was at a BBQ that "J" and I hosted over the summer at a local park when Janessa and her husband Greg drove in from NJ to spend the day with us. Their daughter, Janasia, was about a year and a half at the time and so I was excited to just pull out my camera and start taking pictures. While sitting on the blanket with Janasia, her mom asked me to look at her shirt and when I did, it said something like "Mommy's got a little bun in her oven", ..something to that effect, but I think you get the idea..lol.

Anyways, I read it twice, then I looked at her, then her husband and I just totally flipped out! I remember I kept yelling over to "J" Honey, they are having baby number 2 and we toasted to our water bottles...lol.
Well, its been about 9 mths and Janessa had baby girl #2, Shaila Mariyah! The minute she text me to let me know her bundle of joy had arrived, I jumped at the chance to take her newborn photos!

Welcome to the world Shaila! You are loved by so many :-)

Thank you Janessa and Greg for letting me spend Valentine's morning with you and your two Angels!

Time for introductions, meet Shaila!






**Basket and Knitted blanket provided by Touch Of Romance.









Shaila and Mommy









Shaila and Daddy









Mommy and Daddy







and big sister Janasia!















Have a Fantabulous weekend!!

Judie

** Basket and knitted blankets were provided by Mayra Ortiz, Touch of Romance. Check out her wide collection of knitted and crochet blankets and baby sweaters here.

Alyssa's Sweet Sixteen (Pic Heavy)

A little over a month ago I was contacted by a mom who was looking for a photographer for her daughter's Sweet Sixteen. She was referred to me by her sister who visited my blogsite after seeing my friend Hencys' photos (wow, I said that all in one breath..lol). After a few email exchanges, she booked a date.

I was a nervous wreck, as I always am before a shoot but I was quickly at ease when my friend Hencys, who was hired to do their make-up, said she would keep me company for the rest of the event. We got to the venue, set up and everything went on without a hitch! We had a fun time and I was grateful to have been able to capture those memories for them!

Miriam and Alyssa, Thank you for allowing me to spend time with you and your family on such a special occasion :-)

Some details:





















The Birthday Girl:






Mother & Daughter




Daddy's Little Girl




















A party isn't a party without doing the Electric Slide!


Have a great weekend all!!

Judie