Presenting Bailey, an absolute fluffball and bundle of energy. This little Shih Tzu puppy was so adorable, although not at all interested in slowing down for his portraits.  Fortunately I only needed a split second capture each time! : )  Could he be more adorable? (hint: the answer is NO) : )

On the way back to Bailey's house we saw a kitty who wanted to get in on the action.  This cat did not sign a model release to be on the blog, but I won't tell if you won't. :)

When mom wrote before the session, "I just hope she opens her beautiful eyes at some point for you!" I laughed . . . I had a feeling that it was then inevitable that beautiful Miss A. would stay awake for almost all of her session.  What a good girl to do as mommy says at only two weeks old! : )  If she had slept through her session, we would have indeed missed out, as this sneak peek attests.  What a beauitiful, alert girl she is.  Here's a super-sized sneak peek to end 2009 and tide R. and E. over until their full gallery is ready.  It was wonderful seeing you both again and meeting the oh-so-sweet Miss A.  I am still chanting "I will not have baby fever!" to strengthen my resolve while editing.

Enjoy the sneak peek, and enjoy this snowy weekend, everyone!

Before . . .  

. . . and after!

Not quite winter . . . but close enough!  I had the pleasure of photographing Miss R. this weekend and I think one would be hard pressed to find a more charming girl in all of Manhattan. See for yourself!  R. had a very busy morning . . .

. . . playing a bit of peekaboo . . .

. . . modeling the latest fashionable winter wear . . .

. . . taking a brisk stroll and, yes, more peekaboo in the lobby . . .

. . . and finally a little jog with Dad.  Thank you, W. family!  It was a pleasure!

One more reminder that we will be officially closed beginning tomorrow, December 15th, through January 5th. Happy Holidays to all!

Just after Thanksgiving we added a new member to the family. Presenting Her Royal Highness Princess Buttercup!  Who could look at this face and not want simply to say "as you wish!"?

And for those who don't quite remember Princess Buttercup . . .

Have a great weekend, all!

Yes, there's no doubt about it--Miss L. is completely adorable!  I just loved her "serious" look, her pure joy watching her butterfly mobile spin, and her absolute glee when looking at her understandably adoring mom and dad.  Thank you, R. family!  I will be in touch VERY soon with your full gallery. It was a pleasure photographing your family and here's a little sneak peek to tide you over!

A note about holiday scheduling . . . um, there is no delicate way to say this . . . it's just way too late. ha ha! I have been so flattered by the deluge of session requests I've received after Thanksgiving (my guess is this is somehow tryptophan related? ; )) and truly wish I could clone myself many times over so that I could just keep saying "yes, yes, and yes!"  But truly, there is no room at the inn. ;)  I do hope that all of the new clients who could not be accommodated will keep me in mind for future sessions.  You might consider a winter session as well--winter light (and the light that floods inside when the leaves are gone!) can be utterly gorgeous.  In fact . . . the images you see below were taken after our snow this weekend!

One more reminder that JSP will be closed between December 15th and January 5th. All e-mails and phone calls received during this time will be returned beginning on the 5th. Thank you!