Jen & Steve - Maternity & Family

Jen, Steve, Sydney, Dylan & Baby B
Maternity & Family Portraits
Providence, RI
March 6, 2010


Some preview pictures for Jen & Steve!  :)
It was a gorgeous morning for Jen & Steve's photos last weekend ... and their sunny living room made for a perfect location to set up for the photo session!

Jen and Steve's two little girls were as cute as can be and with generous bribes of goldfish and their favorite show, we were able to show off their smiles and sweetness.

 

 All smiles!

  

 Sweet Sisters 

  

 And baby makes FIVE ... 

or six if you count their pup, Buddy!

Little Dylan and Buddy wanted in on the maternity photo shoot, too!

  

 

Congratulations, Jen & Steve!!

Thank you for having me capture these special moments of your family.

Littlest Heroes Project

 

www.littlestheroesproject.org

I was so exited when I opened my inbox this morning to find that I was accepted by the Littlest Heroes Project to be a local photographer for Rhode Island!


I feel very honored to be a part of this fantastic cause.

From the Littlest Heroes website:

The Littlest Heroes Project is a non-profit based organization founded in January 2008 by Felicia Reinhard, made up of professional photographers nationwide that provide free photo sessions to our nations Littlest Heroes. Through the power of photography we are giving back and taking a stand for these children who sometimes feel forgotten because of their illnesses. We are here to let them know that they are heroes to many, and to share their inspirational stories and photos with the world.


And I have yet to forget the day I spent photographing the Helping Hands Healing Hearts picnic in Rhode Island last July.  (YouTube video links on the bottom right side with photos by RitzyPics).  I have become friends with many of those incredible and inspiring families as well as photographed several families and children afflicted with CDH.


It feels good, really good, to give back.

:) Amy

So excited!!!

My traveling road show --- otherwise known as the photo session in your own home -- just got a little sweeter and more exciting today!

This week I bit the bullet and finally ordered a proper backdrop frame set up, bigger backdrops in black and white, and some lighting.   I placed the order not even 48 hours ago and they were at my door this morning.


I felt like a kid at Christmas and opened up the boxes as fast as I could.

I put up the frame in less than 10 minutes and I am so impressed and SO excited to use it for a maternity photo shoot tomorrow morning in Providence.

The lighting equipment isn't in yet, but I will figure that out as soon as it is delivered.

YAY! for RitzyPics!

Email or contact me today for information about setting up a photo shoot in your own home.  Choices of black or white backdrops all within the ease & comfort of your own space!

Check back in soon for SPRING SPECIALS coming your way!

:) Amy

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New Baby Props!

I have been keeping my eye out for newborn and baby props and perhaps have become (mildly) obsessed with etsy.com.  I love to scan through this site for amazing, handmade baby gear to use for baby photo shoots. 

Here are a few of my recent purchases ... in addition to the portable backdrops & frame and lighting system I bought this week.  As the weather is still not ideal to be outside for photo sessions, I have decided to have a more complete show to take on the road -- to your house -- and to set up a studio within my home.  

:) Amy

 

 How cute are these hats?!

Size 6-12 months for boy or girl.

  

 I have more hats and beanies being made as I type for newborns!

  

 I can't wait to use this newborn baby cocoon!

 

And not to leave the older girls or the pregnant mommas out ... 

a pretty orange fabric to drape around and some flowers.

Happy Almost Spring!

Hello out there!

I hope you all have been well and are starting to come out from winter hibernation.

The weather is starting to turn in a positive sunny direction, the grass is showing and will hopefully dry out soon enough.  March is here and that has to mean spring is around the corner.

If you're thinking of spring pictures don't forget to contact me.

Do you have a place in mind?

Just ask and I can be there!

Immediate family - extended family - family pets ... all are no problem!  Together we can customize a package that fits your needs!

I will have some specials coming up later this spring and hope you take advantage of them!

:) Amy

Julie & Peter - Maternity

Julie, Peter, Cameron and Baby O.
North Kingstown, RI
January 17, 2010

**03/03/10  UPDATE**

Julie and Peter had their baby this week - 
sweet little baby boy Colston.

Congratulations !!!!

I met with Julie, Peter and their son Cameron
for my first photo shoot of 2010.

I had the privilege of first meeting this fun family last summer when I photographed at the Helping Hands Healing Hearts picnic for families of children with congenital heart defects.

Julie and Peter are due next month and wanted some family photos of 'the belly' and of their family before one more was added to the mix.  Julie was feeling very pregnant but I think she looks fantastic and was seriously glowing with joy throughout the photo shoot.

Many congratulations, Julie and Peter!

Thank you for having me in your home to celebrate the new life
you are about to bring into the world.
I can't wait to meet the little guy and take his newborn photos!

Best of luck to you both!
:) Amy