• beach,  children & families

    the mcke family

    September 10, 2012 /

    I love shoots at the beach (have had a zillion recently and a bunch more coming up), especially those at my beach (sun & surf) where I can just roll out of my chair, grab my gear and get back down to the sand to shoot. Now that’s a commute I can deal with!

    We had a great evening for our session but there was a seaweed carpet on the beach. Looks good in the pictures with the pop of green, but not so much in real life when you’d like to go swimming. We stayed out of the water and worked fast as the sun was setting quickly.

    What a beauty, right? And she’s a Harvard student. And a dancer. Nothing like having the whole package. Love the whole rat pack vibe going on. Sweet sisters. 

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  • beach,  children & families

    the farr family

    September 7, 2012 /

    A new to bsquared family, but I’ve “known” mom in passing for quite a few years. Friends of friends and kids in the same school. So glad we really met as they are all super nice and smiley and fun! Their oldest son was off to his freshman year of college a little bit after our session, so I’m hoping mom enjoys the pictures of her whole family together!

    Extra big props to this great young man who’s birthday it was on the day of our session. I’m quite sure there were a number of other things he would have rather been doing than taking pictures (maybe sticking needles in his eyes) but he was a true gentleman and really hung in there for the whole time.These girls are Gorgeous with a capital G!!They are Irish step dancers. I got a little show!

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  • personal,  school

    first day

    September 5, 2012 /

    And they’re off. 8th grade & 2nd grade.

    Going to miss them and not liking having to get up early every day, but glad for a bit of a schedule and not worrying if anyone is killing anyone else in the house when I run out for a few errands.

    Jack on the left, Patrick on the right. And I’m just realizing they’re wearing the opposite colors than normal. They’re in 3 classes together this year for the first time ever since nursery school. That should confuse the hell out of everyone!Timmy on line for his class with the giant, heavy box of supplies. So sad that he’s not in the same class as his two besties, but hoping for a great year anyway. I like how they’re small, medium and large. They were already making their recess plans so I’m sure they’ll still have some time together.

    Just hoping for a great year for all 3 of my boys with good friends and good grades. I can’t believe the whole high school application process starts for Jack & Patrick in a few weeks. I’m so not ready.

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  • weddings

    kristen & raul- the reception

    September 4, 2012 /

    I know you’ve been waiting (and waiting) for the last installment of Kristen & Raul’s wedding and here it is at last! A super fun and energetic reception to match their personalities!

    Many thanks to Kristen & Raul for being patient with this last batch of pictures, and being such a FUN and kind couple to photograph on their big day. Thanks again to my great photografriend Kate who second shot with me and did a phenomenal job as usual.

    These three have been besties since they were little girls. Mr. Brady showing everyone how to move!The cake topper is from Kristen’s mom & dad’s wedding. I love traditions!!
    So sad to be done editing this wedding! Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world!

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