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spring and life and love.

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:48:03 +0000

Spring has arrived, the flowers are blooming, the weather is amazing (albeit a tad bit moody and verging on PMS) – and I am beyond thrilled to be shooting outside! These are just a few of my favorites from a recent session. This is the sweetest little guy, and I think we’ll be friends for a long long time. We had a blast shooting at Gibraltar, and it warms my heart to see such genuine smiles, and unconditional happiness.

For more information on our Special Needs portrait sessions, please contact the studio. I am thrilled to be able to offer complimentary portraits for any Special Needs family in the Delaware Valley. I believe it’s important that every family have the opportunity to see their child in a beautiful, artistic fashion – no matter what the condition, or situation may be.

I also work closely with an organization called The Littlest Heroes Project, and it is my honor to offer completely free sessions to families who have children with serious illness or life altering disability. For more information on this service, please visit the Littlest Heroes website.

Quote for the day:

“If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.”

~George MacDonald

bliss. {delaware childrens photographer}

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:12:52 +0000

We were shooting at Gibraltar – about 10 seconds before the rain descended upon us – and it was a spectacular day! Two great kids who loved to explore, and LOVED to be photographed… it’s so great when I find that connection to a family, or to two kids, and it’s even better when it comes through my lens just the way I intended for it to.

Quote for the day:

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”
~Confucius

choose happy.

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:34:09 +0000

There’s something wonderful about every session I shoot. But there’s something absolutely magical about the special needs sessions that I shoot. I have a place in my heart for each and every one of these kids and their amazing families. This little guy is no exception. He’s remarkable, and beautiful, and his family loves him with every fiber of their being. THAT is the most beautiful thing..

I’m not sure I’ve ever said this on a public forum, but I have two little girls, and they both have cystic fibrosis. In the land of illnesses, it’s not the worst by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s not a picnic either. I find that the most frequent thing people say to me when I tell them about my daughter’s chronic condition is “wow, I don’t know how you do it.” It’s simple really. One foot in front of the other…

Happiness is a choice. Even in the most unbelievable circumstances, happiness is a choice. I choose happiness and optimism every day, and believe me, it’s not easy all of the time. But it’s a worthy choice, and one that everyone should consciously strive for.

You can see from these pictures, this family made that choice, and it’s stunning. It’s so breathtakingly stunning.

Thank you for inviting me into your family, and allowing me to capture your love.

Quote for the day:

”choose happy.”

~Jessica Barnak