It's Laina from the inside out.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your party.
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What I have realized from our experiencce is I want to give back to any family who is adopting a child. I would love to document your day, just as my friend did for us. There would not be any charge. My "payment" would be seeing the joy your family experiences. Please, if you know of anyone who lives locally on the South Shore of Massachusettes and has an adoption day in their future, ask them to call me. I'm aware of the legalities and I will give their child and family the upmost respect they deserve.
When did I lose it on my grandson's big day? When the judge told him he was a miracle.
Yes he is. He's our miracle.
]]>. I think by this date, holiday cards have been delivered. Therefore I will show you a few from the mini session. Lastly, I will also add a few full sessions I enjoyed.
Now a few special families that I was able to spend a full session with!
How precious are they? Meet Paris and Nash.
Meet Roberta's grandchildren!
Meet Warren and Louise!
Meet Harper and Ella!
Meet Edy!
A present for Liz.
A Very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all of you.
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Thank you for taking a moment to visit my blog and review my offer.
I still have openings for Saturday, Nov. 19. Please call soon.
Here are a few of my new friends!
I'll start with the precious little baby boy. Finn was the perfect "model"! He and I could have kept going for hours. It was when I looked over at his poor parents who were of course quite tired and very warm since I have to keep the studio area heated for the baby, I knew I had to call it quits. Finn was only ten days old when his pictures were taken.
I love this little boy!
Next meet Eila. I loved working with Eila for her Senior Portraits. Outside of being so, so pretty, she was very sweet and kind. We worked so well together! At first, as most seniors are, she was a little nervous. Then the magic began.
There is a reason this picture is on my home page.
p.s. The bracelet is a gift from her grandmother.
Now meet the Grant family. Dad and his kids were so much fun to work with! Two are twins and seniors in high school. One is in college. Isn't it wonderful to capture this moment in time? All three were so easy to work with and fun.
Dad, I know is so proud and rightfully so.
Then one more for now. I had the honor to assist photographer Diane Gulla at a lovely wedding for Kate and Billy. This was such a storybook wedding, down to the very last detail. Kate and Billy's love for each other was seen not only between them, however in every moment of the day. Kate and Billy I wish you many years of happiness.
I love what I do!
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If you visit "Beaches", don't forget to click slideshow and turn on your speakers.
Here are a few of my favorites from that weekend.
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I haven't been able to post to my blog because of a fall I took, during the first big blizzard in January. Long story short, my right arm is a mess and I haven't been able to hold a camera properly. If I did get out with my camera, I used my tripod, however even that was limited. Now, finally I am having surgery on my shoulder in a week and will then be on the mend. I'm a little bummed that I won't be able to hold my camera for about three months. I will miss capturing our beautiful summer and people enjoying our beautiful summer! However, it's all good. Life gives us little speed bumps once in awhile and then we move on. This surgery is my speed bump and I'm blessed to know I will once again be out with my camera.
So even, though it hurts like crazy to hold my camera and the pictures are less than wonderful because of my lack of stability, I'm capturing as many pretty moments as I can this week end. Yesterday I had the chance to see spring in all its glory. Here is one of my favorites. I have one more photo shoot today and I will post those later. So Happy Spring to all and may you be blessed with the knowledge that after the winter, spring will come.
I love this next one because this little cutie decided she didn't want her picture taken. So I had to sneak the shots and this one worked. Such a pretty little girl.
Then just a few months later and she is the perfect little model! I love to photograph children because you just never know how it is going to go, however there is always a few gems when they are just allowed to do their thing
I love to photograph small weddings. There is a simple sweetness about them. I've already done a full blog on Sarah and Tom however I would be remiss if I didn't at least post one picture of this awesome couple. If you scroll down my blog you will see more about them.
This is Lauren and Andrew. I know it may seem strange that I would pick this picture instead of a typical bride and groom picture, however I have my reasons. As I said earlier, I select pictures that tug at me and this one does. As in most weddings, there is the family portraits that need to be taken and I love this one. Maybe it's the mom in me, I don't know, however Andrew with his mom and his bride Lauren in the distance waiting patiently to step forward to be by Andrew's side is so sweet. I have a video of Lauren and Andrew that I posted earlier if you would like to see more. They are such a fun couple.
Senior portraits are so much fun. For the most part the guys start out feeling awkward and uncomfortable. More than likely Mom is the force behind these sessions. However somewhere along the way they relax and become themselves. This handsome guy was no exception.
I blogged earlier in the year about our trip to Sao Miguel, Azores. I can't explain the beauty of the island, so I think pictures tell the story best. Here are a few that I did not post before. The first is cows. Just cows walking down the road. I love this picture!!! I know it would not win any awards, but I just loved the simplicity of this island and no picture shows it more than cows walking down the road after a day of grazing and heading into another pasture.
This next one was taken at the Cha Porto Formoso tea plantation. Outside of the rich colors and textures, what make this picture is the bathtub. Seriously? Love it. Actually this tea plantation had some of the most beautiful landscapes on the island.
Next is the tea room inside the plantation. So quaint.
Shifting to somewhere else, this was taken on the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburn, MA during early autumn. I just like the simplicity of it.
If you have never been to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, MA, the museum is a replica of the early pilgrims and their living area. Not only do the staff dress in traditional clothing of the time, they also speak as they did then. They perform the everyday tasks of the period and one woman was actually plucking a chicken. I wish I had a better picture of that, however here is a woman working with herbs in her home.
I am very fortunate to live near the ocean, which of course provides all sorts of photo ops. This beach house is in the forefront of the Scituate Lighthouse. Actually, the picture of Sarah and Tom above was taken at the same location. A friend of mine wanted a picture taken of anywhere along our coastline to give to her sister as a wedding gift and this is the one she chose. That is all the more reason for me to like it
That is it for 2014. I have wonderful memories to share with you. I wish all of you a Happy New Year and may 2015 bring you many blessings. Come back and visit me once in awhile and I'll keep you updated.
Warmly,
Nancy Carey
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Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning. Sarah and Tom's wedding was so sweet. I could stop right there and not say another word, because every part of their wedding day, from beginning to end evolved around two people who are completely in love. Sarah who is stunningly beautiful with a smile that just radiates her entire being is funny and so cute. Tom probably won't want to hear that he is one good looking guy, but he is. He also is so kind, humble and yes very sweet. Not exactly a masculine word, but I keep coming back to how these two chose to celebrate their wedding day and there is just no other word that fits as well. They surrounded themselves with close family and friends. They wanted a simple ceremony on the beach and yes!!! the weather was beautiful. I remember asking them if they had a plan B if it rained. They basically said it was going to be a beautiful day, and it was. However, all I had to do was see what they were bringing to their wedding day and it was anything but "simple". It was filled with joy and lots of love. They wanted to have fun and they did.. Here is a slide show of a few of their moments taken by my husband Bud and I and set to their favorite song. Sarah and Tom you are both such loves and thank you for making us part of your special day.
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From the moment they each arrived individually until the very end, their happiness and love for each other just radiated through. I don't think Andrew's smile ever left his face! Really! I can't find a serious picture! Well there must be one somewhere, but even my awesome second shooter noticed the same thing. Lauren, well there is just this completely "in love look" on her face and in her actions towards Andrew.
Both Lauren and Andrew wanted to remember their day with spur of the moment and sometimes funny pictures. Those are always the best. As I say on my home page, its the moments in between two pictures that tell a story. They were both so comfortable in front of the camera that at one point they started to dance in the middle of a field. As in ballroom dancing! Then it was over to pet the goats! Two people so in love and so down to earth. They have both chosen careers where they are trying to make a difference in a child's life. They are real as in I have so much respect and admiration for them.
They were married on a farm with their dearest of friends and family on a day in June. How more perfect could it be?
I wish Lauren and Andrew every happiness that life has in store for them.
I was also very fortunate to have two second shooters with me. My first is not only a wonderful photographer, but just about the best man around. That would be my husband, Bud. My second shooter, again not only a beautiful photographer, but a beautiful person as well. That would be my friend Diane. Bud followed Andrew. Although, I have to give him full props for the goat picture! I followed Lauren. Diane took all these amazing detail pictures of the decor. Then we all kind of mixed it all up along the way. We each brought our different artistry and vision to the wedding and we made a great team. These pictures are from all three of us.
I was going to put just a few pictures on this blog, but I couldn't stop! I must stop! Right now! This is it. The rest are for Lauren and Andrew when all the pictures are finished.
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