Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

We took part in a training seminar this week in New York City for the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation.  There are now almost 8,000 professional photographers volunteering their services to NILMDTS.  http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/ 

The quote below explains the purpose of the organization. 

"Pregnancy and birth are miraculous journeys. This amazing time of life is full of mystery, anticipation, joy, hope, and wonder. Feeling the powerful energy of birth and new life, watching as a new family is born unto each other. These things humble and amaze. These are the things that we celebrate when a baby is born.

But there is another aspect of pregnancy and birth. There is an unexpected place in this journey where some families may find themselves. When a baby dies, a world is turned upside down. There is confusion, sadness, fear, and uncertainty that cannot be explained. There is sorrow where there should have been joy. During this time, it might be impossible for families to know what they might need in order to heal in the future.

This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart. For families overcome by grief and pain, the idea of photographing their baby may not immediately occur to them. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives.  The NILMDTS mission statement is to introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with the gift of professional portraiture.  We believe these images serve as an important step in the family's healing process by honoring their child's legacy"

There is a moving video from the Today show about NILMDTS at this location http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlKhrCORF8w&feature=related

Ukranian Debutantes 2010

  • Ukranian Debutantes debuted on January 30, 2010 at a well-attended ball held at the Hanover Marriot in Cedar Knolls, NJ 

  • We were charged with capturing the action as well as portraits of the young ladies and their families.  We were impressed by the poise of the debutantes as they were introduced and danced with their escorts in a tightly choreographed routine  
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As the evening progressed and the dancing became more freeform there were some spectacular dancers showing what they could do.

New Jersey Bride magazine features our bride and groom!

New Jersey Bride has featured our photography in the Spring 2010 issue.  

The Real Wedding section selected our photographs from the wedding of Lindsay Fox to Stephen Aprilante

at the Brooklake Country Club.     http://www.newjerseybride.com/

Fun Photo Session

What was the old show business adage about dogs and children? 

We had photographed Lisa and Marc's wedding in 2006.  We were thrilled when they called to let us know that they had twin girls and wanted to do a portrait session for their holiday cards.  What could be more fun than nine month old babies? Just one catch.  We had to include an energetic black Lab who is part of the family.  The result is above.  Lisa and Marc's reaction: "We love it!"