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erin + matt {engaged}

alice — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:29:33 +0000

Before photographing Erin and Matt for their engagement session, I asked each one (individual of the other), some getting to know you questions. I was struck by the sweet, kind and similar remarks each had to the question “What is one thing that your fiance´does right now that you never want to forget?”

Erin: “How his face lights up whenever he sees me, no matter where we are.”

Matt said “It is the way that she makes me feel when I come home at the end of the day.”

Well it’s easy to see why Matt’s face lights up when he sees the oh so beautiful Erin…

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.

Of course, I’ve got to get a kissing photo in here. So cute…

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

jill + steve {engaged}

alice — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:10:52 +0000

Even though Jill was born and raised in NYC, she has a deep appreciation for nature, as does Steve. In fact, these two have a very long list of common interest including boating, hockey, hiking, dogs (yay!), and so much more. When planning Jill and Steve’s engagement portrait session, Moravia, NY (where they will soon be calling their home as married people) seemed like the perfect location! Even though this first shot is of Jill’s engagement ring, I think it says a lot about the beauty of their love and nature…

I’m pretty sure I was actually squealing when I was taking this next picture!

You know how much I love dogs, so I had to include this family photo…

It’s great when client’s trust my vision and are game for anything… like venturing out to the middle of a creek. Don’t you just love Jill’s cute polka dot Wellies?

Oh Moravia… what a wonderful place…

Yep, I’m totally jealous. Jill and Steve have got a little lakeside dock and neighbors that drive by in boats.

If all that charm wasn’t enough, just five minutes away is this amazing waterfall with hiking trails all around.

Up next is just a simple little shot, but I love it so much!

Thank you so much for the incredibly fun and beautiful afternoon in Moravia! Maybe someday I’ll be one of those neighbors cruising by on a boat. What? A girl can dream can’t she? xoxo

piper, brian, doc, and cooper {syracuse pet and family portrait photography}

alice — Thu, 06 May 2010 03:55:18 +0000

Running out of time for the perfect Mother’s Day Gift? Fret no more… I offer gift certificates. Just give the office a call, and we will take care of your photo gift needs.

In fact, the session I’m posting today was a gift session. A few weeks ago, Brian hired me for this super fun dog/family portrait session as a special gift for Piper’s recent birthday… Happy Birthday again Piper!

Nothing like photos and kisses for a great birthday…

This next image is one of my favorites…

Here are some of the whole family…

I love this adorable image that Beth captured…

This was not my typical pet family portrait session, because after we finished with these four all of Doc and Cooper’s doggy cousins came over too. That would be a total of five labs of all varieties as well as an adorable basset hound.

Everyone was ready for their closeups…

Well, not quite everybody…

Love this closing image from inside the house…

Piper and Brian, thank you so much for the crazy fun dog adventures! xoxo, Alice

last night’s cny pug meeting {with steve depino}

alice — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:44:27 +0000

Last night was the third meeting for our Central New York Pictage User Group (PUG). We were so thrilled to have Steve DePino drive all the way from Connecticut to speak to our group. We’ve got a great group of core members, and also welcomed a few newcomers!

Steve was really lucky to win last night’s door prize donated by super cool Shai at www.spiderholster.com. Here is Steve gun slinging it Wyatt Earp style..

What would a Central New York PUG meeting be without our mascot… my very own pug Lulu…

family portrait in boston, ma {part I}

alice — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:39:30 +0000

This is the first of three segments revolving around a fabulous (working/pleasure combo) weekend I had in Boston, in early June.

My friend Diane invited me down to help celebrate her Abby’s high school graduation. Congratulations again Abby… you rock! I was so happy when Diane said that she wanted to gift her sister Patty with a family portrait session. Happy Birthday Patty… you rock too!

Here is Patty, Bruno and their two kids Mallory and Santo.

Santo loves to play!

He loves to run…

He is so fast, he beat everyone to the finish line!

He also really looooovvvvveeessss hi big sis!

These two are just so dang cute! And look at the joy beaming out of the parental units in the background…. you guys are awesome!

Patty and Bruno… look pretty cute snuggling up together!

One more of the whole good looking shebang…