Grace and Amelia - - - NJ Photographer

I think most people have a friend or two they can go a long time without seeing or even talking to, and then get together with and have a totally comfortable, fun time, as if only a few days have passed since the last visit. I am lucky enough to have this kind of friendship with Holly. We were friends in high school and since then it's been the occasional wedding or baby shower or long weekend visit. Always totally comfortable. Always totally enjoyable.

I was able to take pictures of her when she was pregnant with her twin girls and then of her with the girls when they were babies, so I was thrilled when she told me her family would be visiting Montana when we were there this month.

Not only did Paul and I get to introduce her and her husband to Xander, and to spend a fun night out sans kids, but we of course took the opportunity to do a quick family shoot one day when we got our families together in Kalispell.

It's so cool to see her girls growing up and to watch her be a mom. Here are some of my favorites.

This is Grace...





Such a sweet face!



And this is Amelia...







And because I can't resist posting a couple of my Xander, here he is with Holly honking his nose!



And smiling up at Mama!



Looking forward to next time, Holly!

Jack and Betty - - - NJ Family Photographer

Jack and Betty met when they were 13 and 14. Today, on their 50th wedding anniversary, they renewed their vows in front of friends and family, in the cathedral where they were married.

Tilley - - - NJ Baby Photographer

Today I spent some time with baby Tilley and her super cool parents. At four months old, Tilley is just a couple weeks younger than my Xander, and I could tell by her laughter and her desire to stand up that she was about the same age. But then I picked her up, and she was like a feather compared to my big boy.

It was fun talking to her parents about our experiences in parenthood, and happy, sweet baby Tilley was a joy!

Corey and Ryan - - - NJ Baby Photographer

These two cuties got the most beautiful blue eyes from their mama!

Blue eyes and dimples. SO cute!



This one made me laugh. He was so excited to go outside in his fun boots. You can't really tell by his face, but you can by his arms! :)





Little brother Ryan was fun to watch. He's so ready to start running around with his big brother!

Three Kids - - - NY Child Photographer

I had a blast with these three today! The older two had so much to talk about and were full of energy and ideas for me. I love when kids are so friendly. And the baby girl was sweet as can be!

I am about to post A LOT of photos! :)

My baby - - - New Jersey Baby Photographer

I love coming home in the evening to find my baby fast asleep in his daddy's arms...

Baby Brett - - - New Jersey Baby Photography

Here's the baby boy I met today. He has his days and nights mixed up, so he usually sleeps all day, but he stayed awake for me. Hopefully that means his parents will get some sleep tonight!

Brett's mommy is beautiful and she was rubbing his back so lovingly.



Such a sweet new young family.



He was so calm when they swaddled him.









I love this one. No posing or fancy background. Just real life mommy and baby, and real love.