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.

Shoe Obsession, an old friend ... and photo session!

 A little girl's shoe obsession has to start some time, right?!  :)

I met with Melissa & her family a few weekends ago.

I hadn't seen Melissa since we were 20 years old and going into our junior year of college .. time passed and we lost touch.  Fast forward to 2010 and the world of Facebook and Melissa and I got in touch with one another and find out that she lives all of 20 minutes from me.  

It's a small world -- not to mention small state!  :)

Here are a few preview images from our session -- it was a chilly Sunday afternoon but we managed to get some family shots and some great candids of her little girl.

(Melissa asked not to show the whole family ones so that her holiday card would be a surprise!)

I loved getting in touch & catching up with you, Melissa!

See you soon again!

Theberge Family

What a lovely & heart-felt afternoon at RW Park this month with the extended Theberge Family.

  A Mom & Dad with their three grown children, two grandchildren and a very thoughtful daughter-in-law.... some afternoon sunshine and a few leaves left on the trees made for a good & easy photo session.

Thank you for contacting me to document your family.

The pleasure was all mine.
I hope you all enjoy & treasure these memories for years to come.

xx

3 Little Cuties

A gorgeous sunny Saturday morning at Roger Williams Park in Providence for Jen, Steve & their three little girls.  Three is the number this year for this family .... three girls and the third time I have photographed them!   

*** Super BIG G.I.A.N.T. thanks for dedicated, returning clients --
THANK YOU Jen & Steve!! ***

I have to say a little something about Steve & Jen ... for as much as they have going on between three little girls (and one big dog at home) ... they are calm, cool and collected!  For many of the families I meet, it is typically the husbands that are the most impatient when it comes to taking family pictures.

  ((And I will add that MY husband is at the top of my list for most impatient!!))

When it comes time to scheduling and going through with family pictures, nerves get in the way, it can be a stressful time for Moms  - kids aren't smiling, husbands are wondering how quickly they can get back to what they would rather be doing on a weekend, wondering what the score of the game is.  

You get my point .... BUT what I wanted to add here about Jen & Steve is that they are so easy-going and Steve is one of the Dads I have photographed this year that is the most go-with-the-flow and smile for the family photos kind of Dad.  I can think of a few others that would top my list --- and in thinking about it, all of those same easy-going Dads are all linked in some way or another through their work or their wives.  :) 

I guess I have picked a great group of clients -- or rather a great group of clients have picked me! 
And I am humbly thankful for it.

Here are some previews of Jen & Steve's family ..... 

More to come in your gallery!

Thank you so much for having me capture your family memories!

:) Amy

Jenn & Ryan ~ Engagement Session Preview

I met with Jenn & Ryan this past Sunday morning at Roger Williams Park in Providence for their Engagement photo session.  

Jenn & Ryan are getting married next May in Western Massachusetts and I am honored & excited to be their photographer!  It will be my first "official" wedding -- can't wait!

The Engagement Session is a great time to get to know Jenn & Ryan and for Jenn & Ryan to get to know me & my photography style.  We shared many laughs (some loud and some silent smiles) and a few jokes (I need to work on my delivery, I think and get some new material before the wedding) while walking around the Park.  

I even managed to make Ryan feel comfortable enough to take off his hat for some of the pictures and genuinely smile.  

(See!  They came out GREAT!)

Congratulations, Jenn & Ryan!

This is just a preview & a tease.  There are many more to come  :)

"OHF ~ Wines For The Heart" Preview

It was a beautiful night at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, RI last Thursday, October 14, 2010.

Julie & Peter Ostiguy and Olivia's Heart Fund put up quite the fundraising event to benefit Congenital Heart Defect research.  The event was a wine tasting of countless reds & whites and a silent auction with items ranging from wine gifts/packages, autographed sports memorabilia, spa packages, private wine tastings, photography sessions (!), framed art, concert tickets, and a Newport Getaway package.

It was truly my humble pleasure to be a part of the night & Olivia's Heart Fund.

Amazing people can do amazing things.

The food - and the wines! - were delicious!  

I wished I had more time to sample the elegant & yummy spread!

OHF Board Members

It was such an elegant night - flowers, wine, music.

Julie & Peter, founders of OHF and Mom & Dad to Olivia

Olivia would have been 2 years old this past weekend.

Her legacy and spirit will go on and research for all the other babies & kids with CHD will remain in her honor.

Did I mention the desserts yet??  

YUM!

This is just a preview -- many more pictures to share with OHF and the night for Wines for Tiny Hearts.

xx Amy

Ordering Information

Ordering Information & Order Forms are now online! 

 

Click the CLIENTS tab for the link to your private gallery & to print order forms. This pricing is good until 12/31/10.  

 

August & September Clients that have still not yet ordered from their session have until October 25, 2010 before their gallery closes.  Orders places after 10/25/10 are subject to a $20 processing charge to keep their galleries open.

 

New package set up & pricing coming soon for 201.  All 2011 packages will include at least 5 high resolution images on CD and $$ toward print credits.  I can't wait to share these great new packages!!

And don't forget - returning clients get % off their 1st 2011 session AND as always receive a free 8x10 for being a return client and referring new clients to RitzyPics :)

New England Fall Family Preview

I was able to scoot up to NH and Maine a few weeks ago and take pictures of these two awesome families.... who also happen to be my nieces & nephews, sisters and brothers.   These are some adorable kids, a beautiful tween, a handsome HS junior and a photogenic 22 year old who I still see as a cute little 4 year old girl.

Enjoy your preview --- believe me ... MANY more to come!!

xx
Amy