Oh Baby! Buffalo Williamsville NY Newborn Infant Portraits

Welcome to the world baby Addison! Mommy Sarah and Grandma Kathy brought Addison in for her Itty Bitty Baby Session. Addison was a perfect so we were able to capture many wonderful images. Blessings to the new family...Joan

Memories, Memories, Memories...

If you think about it, as parents it is our job to make sure memories, traditions and family history is passed on to our kids. I just spent a little time rounding up some photos of Nick and Alissa from when they were born. I wanted them to have quick access to some of their pics so what better place than their facebook. As I gathered them, I could help but feeling very emotional. When you look at the baby pictures and realize how fast time flies by it is so bittersweet. There are so many memories along the way and the photos are so, so precious. When I think about my job as a photographer, I realize how important it is and I feel blessed to have been able to capture memories for my friends and customers. We can't slow down time but thankfully we have our pictures to freeze the moment.

With a full heart....Joan

Test shots with Alissa

Alissa has been home for spring break only a couple days. We have some fabulous new lighting at the studio. It is soft, like window light and makes eyes pop and sparkle! Alissa was a good daughter by appeasing me and jumping in front of the camera for a lighting test. She looks amazing considering this was done without any prep!

Short Street Photographers tames the crazy kitties

Nick and Erika brought their new kitties for a photo shoot. OMG they are crazy and never stop moving. Of course, I am obsessed and WILL get the shot. This is one of the cute ones with my father's fishing gear. I even like the outtake! It's a silly story about kitties that go fishing.

Short Street Photographers "The Chandalier" Buffalo New York Senior Portrait Photographer - Short Street Photographers

I promised more pics of Elena, our Nardin - Class of 2012 Ambassador. This is a NEW look and I think it is really edgy.

Everything old is new again...keeping my portrait work fresh.

Today's shooting was a creative challenge. Definitely a different "flavor" than I am used to. Kind of classic, but not. I asked Nick and Erika to be my models tonight. They are gorgeous to begin with and the dramatic twist to the lighting gave them almost an Old Hollywood feel. Very romantic... I really love how they turned out and am so happy to add this as a new approach to my portrait work.

Class of 2012 Ambassador - Buffalo New York Senior Portrait Photographer - Short Street Photographers

I had such a great time with Elena today. She is the first Short Street Photographers Class of 2012 Ambassador. Elena is sweet, gorgeous and so much fun! As an Ambassador, any of her friends that book their senior portrait session in June will receive $50 off their session. More pics to come. Keep watching!