First comes love, then comes marriage, here they come with a baby carriage!

We love being a part of the different chapters in a person's life. Kristen and her brother Nick both came to us years ago for their seniors portraits. Her parents Lisa and Phil also selected Short Street Photographers for their family portraits as well. Kristen met Brendon and fell head over heels in love. We were fortunate to be able to photograph this warm and wonderful couple's wedding. Kristen was beautiful in her Vera Wang gown as she floated amongst her guests at the County Club of Buffalo. The day was almost perfect yet we couldn't help feel the loss of her mother's presence. Lisa passed away the year prior.

Fast forward and on an absolutely delightful note, we just got a call from Kristen. She was planning a visit to Buffalo with her husband and their BRAND NEW BABY BOY, LIAM! Our calendar was a little crazy, but how could we not fit them in? We did itty, bitty baby parts and some lovely portraits of Kristen and Brendon as they settled baby Liam. The circle of life and we are a part of it. How lucky! First comes love, then comes marriage, here they come with a baby carriage. I love it! Joan

How many days till Christmas??!!?? Yikes

I can't help but think about the contrast between my counting the days until Christmas and that of my daughter Alissa. She loves everything about Christmas (so do I) and is anxious for Christmas morning. For her, I am sure the days are crawling by. For me, with each day that passes and Christmas literally just around the corner I wish I could add on a few more...just a few more days. Christmas cards and portraits need to be out. If you see the lights on in the studio at 1:00 a.m., that is the norm this time of year. We are so busy pressing to take care of our wonderful customers (yes, even our last minute customers are wonderful!) We just created portraits yesterday for Grace, Adam and Mary. Their parents Claudia and Jeff from East Aurora have been bringing their children to Short Street Photographers in Williamsville since Grace was a baby. I can't tell you how touched I am seeing my customers children grow up over the years. I have so many memories from sessions over the years. Adam, well, what can I say..I have paid my dues and he is now just the most cooperative of subjects! For his reward in doing a great job with his sisters, I let him come up with a pose of his own. It is so "Adam" and it cracks me up. Grace is turning into a most lovely young woman and Mary is simply delightful. I do have a great "job" and I am so thankful to be doing what I am doing even if it means 12 to 16 hour days. So, Jeff and Claudia will have their Christmas cards out on time (of course I'll make it happen) and their wall portrait will be up in time for Christmas dinner.

Less than a week to go....Joan