Nora

"children with special needs come into our lives… leaving foot prints on our hearts and we are never the same."

On January 16, 2009, five month old Nora Jane was gently handed over to a medical team at Children's Hospital Boston for an 8 hour brain surgery in an effort to stop her intractable seizures that had been happening since birth. This ultimately resulted in the removal of 75% of the left hemisphere of Nora's brain. 75%!  Can you even imagine how terrifying this had to have been for her parents, Glenn and Tracey; A hard working, generous, lovely couple.  Ten months later Nora went in for yet ANOTHER surgery to remove the remaining 25% of her left hemisphere. Nora is now seizure free.  She struggles with some visual impairments and weakness on her right side but she works hard in therapy to overcome that. No doubt this kiddo has some serious spunk, humor, independence and a heart of gold.  I am so honored and touched that Glenn and Tracey chose ME to photograph her. Coming all the way into Manhattan to meet up with me. Thank you Nora for reminding me of why I love photography so much and what it means to never give up.
 xoxo

Here are a few highlights from our session…

Such a sweet little smile and some seriously stunning blue eyes…

I've always been a sucker for the "scrunchie face smile" from kids..

A few sweet Mommy and Me moments that felt more powerful to me in Black & White…

And a few in color to showcase MOM'S pretty eyes as well.

Srunching noses with Daddy.

Taking a break with one of her favorite books: Brown Bear.

Sharing a few smiles on the stairs at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. 

Her G Tube made an appearance for me as well.  ALWAYS embrace what makes you different. 

Thanks to my girl +Alexia Panza at @Lofficelenfant for the fun, twirly skirt. I think it was a hit.

Nora Jane- a shining star. .

with genuine smiles…

 courage and determination.

A remarkable family and an example of love and strength. 

Braces are Beautiful.  Period.

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Sandy Sunset Sunday's

"our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone."

~Anonymous

Our happy place- the beach. And a HUGE reason why we moved earlier this year. As kids, Mike and I both vacationed with our family to the beach in the summer...Ocean City, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and even "Lake Erie" which we totally THOUGHT was a beach. Some of the greatest memories I have are with my family in the sand.  I remember spending hours walking up and down the shore searching for sea shells with my mom.  I used to LOVE getting in the big inflatable raft with my dad and watching him get hammered by one wave after another just so I could get a good ride. So for Mike and I to now own a home that is a 40 minute train ride into Manhattan and a 15 minute car ride to the beach...well, we finally feel HAPPY (and maybe even a little bit relaxed- what? I KNOW). 

Coop and Cam standing on the newly rebuilt Long Beach Boardwalk!

Searching for the perfect shell.  Although the shells here in NY are not much to look at, the kids don't care.  They always find them unique and interesting which we LOVE.

A pink bucket naturally :-)

Our Cooper…growing up way too fast and losing WAY TO MANY TEETH! LOL

Can't leave the beach without burying your little sister in the sand...

Or jumping on Daddy and making him work his abs for Aladdin…

"Look Camryn…nothing but possibilities :-)"

Me and my littles…

I Heart Long Island.

The Elements; Earth, Wind, Fire & Ice

"Know you are one with the earth, with the water, with the fire, with the air that you breathe, will all living things, and that all of these are one with spirit."

~jonathan lockwood huie

 THE ELEMENTS; Earth, Wind, Fire & Ice 

With generosity from numerous vendors and some serious beauty from four AMAZING little girls I am so proud to present this series of photographs.  

Thank you SO MUCH to all of the talented people involved! 

The Girls: 

From Left to Right:

Henna (Fire), Caroline (Earth), Angelica (Ice), Nika (Air)

Miss Angelica- ICE
Not the first time I've photographed this ridiculously BEAUTIFUL child and hopefully not the last!  I mean...
are you DYING RIGHT NOW? 

Her serious looks are to die for for but look at this sweet smile I got from her as well.

Striking beauty...

THOSE EYES.

  

Elegant handmade crown courtesy of HANDCRAFTED CROWNS
Sliver Sparkle Jacket courtesy of Tutu Du Monde and L'Officiel Enfant
Styling by Liana G. Stepanian 

Miss Caroline- Earth
So sweet and so amazingly beautiful...

I melt over that gorgeous porcelain skin. 

An earthly little doll...

INCREDIBLE handmade head dress courtesy of LOVE CRUSH BOWTIQUE

Styling by Liana G. Stepanian 

Miss Henna- Fire
I have no words.  She is seriously amazing.

FIERCE.

Fiery GODDESS.

And she has a beautiful smile too...

GODDESS Head Dress courtesy of LOVE CRUSH BOWTIQUE
Red sparkle tutu dress courtesy of Tutu Du Monde and L'Officiel Enfant
Styling by Liana G. Stepanian 

Miss Nika- Air
Just look at her.  She is incredible.

Love the movement in her pretty hair here as well as the sweet expression she is giving.

Goddess of Air indeed. I'm dying over her.

One of my favorites from the entire session. LOVE THIS ONE OF HER.

Vintage Star crown courtesy of TFJ DESIGNS
Styling by Liana G. Stepanian 

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