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Feb 09 2013

Storm Charlotte – Digging Out │CT Children’s Photographer

Sitting in the snow after Storm Charlotte

32 whopping inches. Yet this was no surprise after the last doosie of a snow storm that hit a couple years back. I remember having to shovel a good part of the back yard, just so it wouldn’t melt and flood the house.

Funny, seems I was definitely a lot stronger then.

I guess I need to stay in shape for these events. They sure seem to be more regular these days. Though, since we have power, you won’t hear me complaining. I’ll just sit here quietly, counting my blessings.

The best part is, B loved the snow. The more, the better. Though, the novelty wears off pretty quickly; it sure helps to pass the cold, dreary, winter days.

Kudos to my husband for digging us out of this mess. You rock, Babe. Seriously. And no thanks are needed for posting this picture of you looking like a mental patient, with your large cup of “cuckoo”. I promise next time you can post all the pictures you like of me looking like an idiot with food hanging out of my mouth.

Stay warm and happy shoveling.

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MarshaMarshaMarsha - February 10, 2013 - 7:03 AM

Cup of cuckoo… *snort*

Nov 06 2012

The Stunning Erin Cooper – Stamford, CT Headshots for Actors

Every single time I photograph headshots, I think they are my favorites. And this time was no different. And I swear, I couldn’t love this set of images any more. Don’t Erin’s beautiful images just make you want to have your own headshots taken!? Well? What are you waiting for!? Call me. I’m ready for ya.

For all you photographers, Erin’s last project was ‘How to Photoshop Everyone’ by Kevin Kubota. If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure you view the trailer. Good stuff! You’ll get a laugh and learn something all at once.

As for Erin’s images…. I spend a good amount of time coaching people on what to wear and what NOT to wear. Solid colors look best. Complimentary colors are your friend. Layers are fabulous and bright colors look great! The camera doesn’t like small repeated patterns, but it loves textures…..yada yada ya, but rarely does anyone take my advice right down to their lipstick. So, props to you, Erin. You look great. The tonality and color of these images looks fabulous because you knew what you were doing.

And, Erin….I wish you the best success! I’ll be waiting to see your television debut soon

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Sep 27 2012

Say What!? You’ve Never Been To The Coventry Farmer’s Market? │ Stamford, CT Family Photographer

If you haven’t, then you better hop on your horse because the last one for the season is coming soon….boo hoo.

Truly, there are few places that I enjoy more than the farmer’s market every Sunday. Not that I go every Sunday, but I would if I could. Swear it.

Maybe it’s the peace of the ride in the country, or the entertainment and great food from local growers. Vibrant colors of produce and baskets of flowers, or the people, the ones you know and the ones you don’t. Or maybe, the smell of fresh cow manure we hit on the way. Uh..NO. It’s definitely not that, but it is a combination of these things. Truthfully, it makes family day so much more meaningful for lots of reasons.

Last Sunday, Rodney had to work, so Isabelle and I took a ride to pick up some things for dinner and eehemm…snack. After we browsed around and picked out our produce, we bought some curried hummus and headed to our favorite food trucks. Not to buy anything, just to torture ourselves reading the flavors on the side of the NoRa Cupcake Truck.

Yes, there it is….I also really like the farmer’s market because of the cupcake truck. That’s just the icing on the cake, if you will…..pun definitely intended.

When we concluded the torture, we just happened upon some great light, so I snapped a couple of pictures of Isabelle, during the .05 seconds she stood still and then I had a fabulous idea. I would give her all two gazillion dollars worth of camera and lens and let her take a few pictures.

Yup. Cause I’m crazy like that.

And she did a fabulous job. Above is one of the images of yours truly to prove it. She’ll be working with me soon.

And then, taking pictures of mommy wasn’t so much fun anymore, so we moved over to the corn maze and started chatting with a nice woman, who was a little sarcastic and witty, in a Bethany Frankle-ish sort of way. Hmmm…now that I think about it, she even looked a bit like her, but I digress.

We talked about children and photography and then food because what else is there? And then about our food allergies and intolerance’s. Yup. Me wheat and her dairy. And then about how we cheat and eat what we shouldn’t and there is distention and all things ugly. I’ll stop right here. Because sadly, I’ve probably scarred you and no further description is necessary.

Which is why I didn’t get the darn cupcake.

Anyway, I think you should get yourself in the car next Sunday and to the farmer’s market (windows up) before the season ends. You won’t be disappointed. I promise.

And should you want to get the dish, you should like my FB page right here. At times there are special, specials for all you likers.

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