Two House Weddings : Engagement Session

Sunday afternoon my friend and partner in Two House Photo, Carin Lilly, and I met up with Kate and Brian for an engagement session. As wedding photographers it is something we offer to clients as an opportunity to feel us out. You get our vibe and we get yours. Because nobody wants to be annoyed by their photographer on their wedding day. And quite frankly, we're not really into shooting crazy Bridezillas either. The shoot is $200. But, if after basking in the glow of your beautiful photos you decide to sign a wedding contract, that $200 is applied to your wedding package costs. So, since we're sure you'll love us, and you wouldn't be contacting us if you didn't like our style, (which mean we love YOU!) it's free.

To see more from our shoot with Kate and Brian, click on over to the Two House Photo blog.

Family : The Causers

With our shoot trimmed down a bit due to cold and blustery weather, I have to admit I was a bit worried about indoor shots with Vermont winter light.  It can be quite hard to capture the warmth and cozy of Vermont winters when available light is so scarce.  But as you can see, cozy it was.   And the sun even decided to come out, allowing us to go outside and capture some flurries with the smiles.  And after venturing back inside, I can't tell you how giddy I was when the music began to play. The kind of shoot I live for.  I can't wait for the call to cash in the rain check (or rather snow check) as there was talk of ice skating.  Yes,  though being a photographer in Vermont beyond the warm seasons can be challenging, it does have it's bonuses. Thank you guys for letting me in your cute purple house, listen to your songs and give you some images I hope you enjoy for years to come!

Sara : Growing Family

My dear friend Sara and her family are eagerly awaiting the fifth member of their clan.  Having never done a maternity session before, I jumped at the chance (read: begged) to photograph Sara and her gorgeous group of boys. Having two boys myself, her home has a familiar and comfortable energy.  Couch diving, exuberant laughs and brotherly rough housing is something we both experience on a daily basis...though she does it with a little something pink on her knitting needles to distract her.   I think I'd give it a go myself if I looked like Sara does when pregnant. Seriously?  Just beautiful.

Here's to being a little less outnumbered. Can't wait to meet her.  

Owen : Litte Dude

Man, it got cold this weekend.  I was a bit worried about the little guy I was going to meet on Sunday, having to brave the bitterness to let me and my camera invade his personal space.  But as you can see, Owen was totally up for it.  His parents and I had decided Church Street would be a nice place to meander about, and it was great.  We thought, toddler friendly, lots of room, no cars... but another bonus we didn't even think of? DOGS!   Burlington is definitely a dog town and Sunday was no exception.  Owen perked up every time a fluffy creature would walk by.   He even made a few friends.  Here's Owen showing the "Dog Face" that's pretty much standard when little kids meet a friendly pooch...bracing for the lick.  Though I'm thinking this is actually the after lick grimace. 

For the rest of the afternoon Owen gave little barks and yelps to all the puppies we would see.  So darn cute it made me wish my photos had audio.  But the visual I guess will just have to do.  

Engagement : Theresa and Daniel

This Saturday the clouds parted, the air warmed up, and Vermont in November became quite a lovely time of year, as opposed to the dismal cold and wet time of year it was the week prior. Perfect for an engagement shoot with Theresa and Daniel. If anything, the sun shone a bit too brightly, but they put up with me asking them to smile into the sun, and I indulged my tendency to shoot into the light...all with marvelously sweet results. Congratulations guys! (don't let the planning stress you out).

Family : The Currells

After a reschedule due to icky weather, I got together with the lovely Currell family.  Putting together this post was hard, because there were SO MANY great images to choose from. And, phew,  what a relief!   I have to admit, I was a wee bit intimidated for this shoot.  My first "tween."  Give me a toddler? Golden.  I know how to make them laugh, giggle, and perform for my camera. But a 10 year old boy? gulp.  But now I feel silly because he was SO awesome.  And he whole-heartedly embraced my one, single idea..."so, you want to jump off something?"