All good things...

...have new beginnings!

I am officially moving to a new blog. I know I have been talking about it for a while, and it is now finally time to move on! Please visit my new blog journal at:

www.buphotography.com/blog

There you will find a completely new look, bigger previews, and perhaps a contest in the works? Stay tuned!

Why are you still here? Go, go, go!

Cheery-O!

This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting another family out at Swarthmore College (quickly becoming one of my favorite sites to shoot!) Meet Miss O....isn't she adorable? She was just precious...and on the move! She had places to go and we were all along for the ride! Not camera shy at all, Miss O and I traded sticks, leaves, and giggles. Mom and dad, it was lovely to meet you all...enjoy your speak-peeks!

the [bump]

This week, the lovely miss A and her beautiful family came out to meet me for some pre-baby pics. A. always has the girls cracking up, and for this session she did not disappoint! I was rolling by the end of our photo shoot, and she was a fantastic sport! While she wouldn't do a handstand for me (I don't know why), she did lay in the freezing cold grass for some very cool 'soccer mom' shots, and she humored me with the 'Bump' sign that I thought would be a pretty fun shot. Thanks guys, I had a blast with you, and I can't wait to meet your new little tot soon!

I *heart* Noo-keeee...

This was our third session together, and every time I see her, she just gets more and more beautiful. Look at those eyes! I got to spend a fabulous afternoon with the girls and my little assistant, Evan, even came along for the session. (I am pretty sure he has a serious crush on little L!) She was such a trooper for our session and we got some really amazing shots. So M & L, here is a tiny peek at our session, enjoy....

Rocks & Cheese...

Breakfast of champions!

Oh, who couldn't love these faces? R & P were so adorable with their little snorts and curly tails, it took all my willpower to resist bringing them home with me this weekend. They were very hospitable and I even got a few doggy kisses before I left! Y, here is your preview, enjoy!

Looking forward to 2009!

Thank you to all of my wonderful clients that have made this year so amazing for me. I am so lucky, and I truly appreciate the opportunities you have all given me by allowing me to document your pets, children, family, businesses & lives.

My weekends are officially booked through 2008, and the holiday season is just beginning! If you would like to get on my waiting list for when I open my calendar for 2009, please feel free to contact me. Also, if you are interested in a newborn session for the coming year, don't wait! These spaces fill up quickly, so it is best to contact me early on.

Again, thank you to all of my fabulous [bup] clients!

Fall is in the Air

Saturday morning I awoke to the most beautiful day! Sun shining through perfectly placed clouds, a slight chill in the air signifying the beginning of my favorite season, and another session with the adorable Miss M and her family. Little M was in such a fantastic mood and she was so very expressive! It is so amazing to see her standing and chatting these days after her first photo shoot (before this blog!)...time flies, doesn't it?

D & E, thank you for such a lovely morning; I had a great time seeing you guys again! Here are just a few previews that caught my eye. More to come!

Little Sack of Sugar...

A few weeks ago, beautiful Little S. was born into this world and I became a proud aunt! As we all huddled around her, I could not help but reminisce about the wonder and joy of becoming a new parent...the newness of it all....the tiny curled up fists and teensy toes, the adorable yawns and irresistible coos. 'Can this perfect gift really be all mine?'

My brother and sister-in-law are already the most amazing parents, and we all just feel so lucky to have this precious new member in our family. So Sweet S, welcome to this world, and J&C congratulations. I love you guys!!

The Birthday Girl....

From the moment I arrived, I knew I would have a great time at this shoot. In celebration of Miss K's birthday, her friends gathered and the laughter never stopped! First the babies ate cake and opened presents, and then we all took a trip out to Linvilla Orchards to see the pumpkins and show off 3 adorable babies in costume! A lion, a puppy, and a turtle were the perfect subjects, and we all just had a fantastic time watching these three explore. Thanks so much everyone for letting me come along and help celebrate! Enjoy the sneak-peeks...

Sisters...

With a giggle and a twirl, little L. was off doing her 'ballerina jumps' through the field as the beautiful afternoon sun was setting. Sweet little S. was cradled in her gorgeous mommy's arms as I was led by hand through another adventure-filled photo shoot! While we had a few crazy moments, we also had some incredibly serene ones as well. I could tell that they were instant best-friends when these two sisters curled up together and laughed, snuggled and enjoyed each other so much! Thank you for letting me spend the afternoon with you ladies; I had a ball...

Keep your eyes on the road!

Yes, that is a Weimaraner behind the wheel of this convertible and a Vizsla as a copilot! This weekend I had a great time with H & X and their loving parents. These pups hopped right into the car in anticipation for a ride, so we thought it would be fun to document them having a good time. H. settled right into the driver's seat and patiently awaited the keys to the ignition to be handed to him, while X. wagged her tail and got ready to roll! One of my favorite things in life is to witness the love in the relationships between pets and their people, and this family was a perfect example of that love. Thank you for having me out on a beautiful morning to meet your sweet puppies....enjoy your sneak-peek!

..and my absolute favorite shot...

Eight in '08

Wow. Thank you all who have been so supportive and wonderful this year, and who have recommended me to friends and family members. This year has been amazing and I have been so lucky to have such fantastic clients.

If you haven't had a session with me but are considering it, or if you were planning on on having another photo shoot with me but haven't gotten to contacting me about it yet, now is your chance!

I have only eight spots left for the rest of 2008! They will, of course, be booked on a first-come first-serve basis. While I try to keep my web calendar current, I don't get it edited as often as I would like, so please contact me for availability.

Happy 35th!

I met yet another amazing couple and their two beautiful children this weekend and had a great time capturing their little family! We met at Washington Square Park: two babies with blonde curls and bright blue eyes and the sunniest personalities ever. As it turns out, our session date was also dad's 35th b-day (although he could easily pass as 27) so P, I hope you had a fabulous day!