This has been an extremely busy summer, and I can’t believe we are in the middle of August already. In addition to photographing lots of engagements, families, pets, and weddings of course, I’ve also been busy photographing high school senior portraits for the class of 2011!
I had an amazing time photographing Ellen at her family’s rural home near Cazenovia, NY…
How adorable is Ellen’s dog Hunter? Totally adorable…
In addition to having an amazing pond, Ellen’s family also has a big ole barn. I love this first image of Ellen closing the barn door!
I think Ellen is way cool. In addition to her obvious beauty, she is also super nice, smart, and clearly a lot of fun too!
Love the simple beauty in these final two images…
Thanks so much Ellen and NJ! xoxo, Alice
I was pretty much laying on the beach for this next shot, with wind blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. Every time I had Michelle and George jump, the wind swiftly delivered me a mouthful of sand. I didn’t really mind too much, as I knew I was going to love this shot!
Michelle and George I had such a great time photographing you guys, and am really looking forward to your upcoming wedding! Oh and thanks again for that AMAZING dinner at 
Once I get going with a fun session like Sarah and Sean’s, I have a hard time stopping. Everywhere I turn, I see another fun shot to take…
We had a lovely walk to the library, and came across these inviting steps…
Sarah has a fantastic sense of adventure, and I just love Sean’s reaction to her bold banister slide in heels…
Every time I look at this next image, I hear the music and words of “New York, New York!” Am I right? It just says it all…
I love this shot of Elizabeth and Captain…
For good measure, here is one more favorite of Elizabeth and Justin…
Elizabeth and Justin Beth and I are really looking forward to your wedding in September! xoxo
Jessica and Matt you know this already, but I’m going to tell you again… Beth and I are soooo excited about your October wedding! xoxo
Of course, Nina is the target of much affection herself…
Like most dogs, Nina loves nothing more than to hop in the car and go to someplace fun like a great big park…
But sometimes her regal ways do subside, and she goes bonkers for rolling in the grass or chewing on a favorite toy…
Being a labrador retriever you know Nina loves water! While she didn’t get to go in this time, she seemed happy enough to be sitting near it. I was basically in Photography Heaven at this point. I mean just look at this next series with the lovely Cyd and Nina, and that incredible sunset…
This is definitely a new favorite for me…
I confess by the time we were done with this fun day of shooting, Nina was ready to go home and go to sleep. So a big thank you, to both Cyd and Nina, for all that you gave to make these great portraits… you are awesome! xoxo, Alice
And how cute and fun is this little display of affection from Matt…
I just love Erin’s infectious laugh in this next image…
These two say they are opposites. It must be the kind of opposite that peanut butter is to jelly… each one is just so much better with the other…
Don’t you love Erin and Matt’s beautiful backyard? So nice for summertime relaxing. Check out the gorgeous red rose Matt gave to Erin just because he knows she likes them.
Erin and Matt, thanks so much for a wonderful time in your lovely home and garden! Looking forward to photographing your wedding in just a couple of weeks! xoxo, Alice
Be sure to check out Stephanie’s amazing work 
Just wait until to you see there little pug puppy! Lots more coming soon…
One last thing, in case you never noticed to the left of the screen there is a blue tab where you can sign up to be on my e-newsletter mailing list. I hope you’ll sign up!
So much more urban fun coming soon!
No, I didn’t rent a helicopter for this shoot, but I was about 30 feet up in the air, in the bird watching blind. It’s amazing how I forget about my fear of heights (or more like my fear of falling) when I have a camera and a beautiful couple in front of me!
I’m pretty sure by the looks of this next photo that Ruth hearts you right back Jake…
Now that is a candy ring!
These next few shots are just more adorable meadow plus love goodness…
This parting shot makes me think of Shrek (which I’m dying to see by the way). You know, the land of far, far away and happily ever after… minus the ogres and a talking donkey of course.
Mirror, Mirror, who is the cutest couple of them all?
I’ll be posting part two soon, so check back, as you don’t want to miss it!
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