Grande-Nero Family Preview | Coventry, Rhode Island Family & Children Photographer

{ Happy 50th Anniversary! }

I am so glad we were able to make this photo session happen.

Becky contacted me back in September to see if I was available "in December".  It was quite the time frame, but actual date was unknown for a while because the family was waiting to find out when Stephen Jr. was coming home from deployment; Stephen is in the USNavy. 

Finally after countless emails and meeting at neighbor's houses and along the street while walking dogs & boys, we were able to get a date and a time and gather their family of 14 for an extended family photo session ..... and to celebrate Becky's parents Golden Wedding Anniversary coming up in a few weeks.

My cheeks seriously hurt from laughing & smiling so much with this fun (dare, I say loud and completely adoring?!) family.  There were old-family jokes flying back &forth, encouragement, ringing cell phones, laughs and a true love of family you could just feel.  It was a lot of fun --- I have MANY pictures to edit, but wanted to share a few preview images.  I always get so antsy to see photos after a session I just have to tease share a few.  

Happy Holidays!!

Baby McKenzie & Big Bro

Not only are we friends with this super cool Mom & Dad .... I was lucky enough to babysit these little cuties the other week while they were staying at our house.  Having 2 boys and having them grow up on me too fast, I haven't been around a baby-baby in a loooong time.  And I got this little girl all to myself for a few hours (as well as snagging her from her parents for a snuggle and to feed her a bottle -- and yes, I even changed a few diapers for the 1st time in over 2 years).  She's all pink and cute and 1 month old cuddly.  It was great.  AND, I got to take her first photo session pictures.  What a treat.  She is totally cute & sweet ... as is her big brother who had a blast being with my boys, running around the house and chasing the dog.

Enjoy the preview :)

What's a little boy without a scratch and bruise days before his photos?! :)

I love it!

What a super sweet baby girl  :) 

Peltz Family, RI

A beautiful, sunny fall Sunday afternoon .... 

and three fun and camera-ready kids!

This picture makes me laugh ... as I did throughout most of their session.  These kids had me seriously cracking U.P.!!

Above, the neighbor dog had just been let out and H. was on his way to try and stop the dogs & silliness that came next.

It was a good try anyway :)

Despite middle child T.'s best intent on closing his eyes, opening his mouth wide, or bunny-ears on his little sister, we were able to get some great whole family shots with everyone looking .... and no extra bunny ears or peace signs.  :)  

(Do you see his hands?  Ready to pounce or point or peace-out?! The kid is too much!)

Okay, these 2 last pictures are great.  I love them.

Above, the 3 Peltz kiddos.  It is "perfectly imperfect."

I have known these kids for a few years now and from hanging out with them over the years, this is SO totally THEM.  It is perfect.  I hope JP and H print a really BIG one of this picture.  :)

And below, how sweet is this moment?! Captured. Forever. 

P. will only be 6 once.  Her sweet smile, lost teeth, and the love from her Momma is priceless.

I do love this one.

Enjoy your preview, Peltz Family.

xx

Happy Holidays.