E-Guy

Ethan is my best friend Tricia's little boy. He is SUPER smart, very sweet and just an all-around great kid. He loves super heroes as does every 5-year-old -- he takes great care of his "guys" and I think he has inherited his mother's OCD. There is NEVER a toy out of place.
Ethan and his mommy
From Day One, he always reminded me of his daddy, Danny. The older he gets, the more the resemblance. His smile, sense of humor and a bit of his personality, too. Here's to hoping he gained his daddy cooking skills as well! Looking at these images of Ethan, all I could see was Danny. Ethan's daddy lost his battle to cancer in 2006.
I LOVE these images of Ethan. We had so much fun during our session. I rarely get to spend time with just him and Tricia. My boys are always yelling in the back ground ;) So our photo session was a treat.
When I look at these photos, I’m little sad, too. I'm not sure if it's because Ethan's getting so big -- it seems much too fast! Look at how little he was in the photos with his mommy. Maybe I was feeling the season, or missing Danny, or just amazed as how much Ethan really looks like his daddy in all these images. Maybe I’m missing seeing Danny and Ethan together. It could be a combination of all of the above, I'm not sure. I can only imagine the goofy things Danny would have Ethan say and do at this age. Maybe that, above all.

Love you E and of course Tricia too!
jamie

Santa

Look at these little angels!

Look at what Santa brought my mom for Christmas. Good thing my dad was hunting when Teddy arrived. Not sure he would have been able to stay.
Teddy was needed my mom's bff Militmeter AKA Millie passed away early last spring and it was time for her to get a new one. He is a spunky little thing, but boy is he cute!



Of course my boys had to have a crazy face photo with Santa. Who doesn't?








I love that these two families used the next two images as their Christmas cards. I can't wait to see them!


Santa was as much fun this year as he was last year. Here are a few of my instant favorites!

Bursting at the seams

This little guys personality is so big it's bursting at the seams. I love our sessions together. We decided an Urban session fit his personality and I'm sure you can just hear the squeals of laughter. I love that sound!

Twins

These little guys are so much fun to photograph. We picked a cold day and tried to have an outdoor session. They were not having it so we packed up. Good thing my studio is only a five minute drive from this park. Then we were left an incredible variety and some super cute images! (If I don't say so myself.)

Santa's Back!

Saturday, November 28

Santa was a blast last year and I am so excited he is coming back!

Your time with Santa is so personal and not rushed. You have a scheduled time. There will be no waiting in long lines like the mall. Each parent will fill out a small questioner with their child’s name, interests and what they would like for Christmas. This will make your visit with Santa the most personal experience for your child. The session will be a mini 15-minute session which will be plenty of time for you child to speak with Santa and read a story. You will select your images immediately after your session and you will have them in about 14 days. In order to schedule a session with Santa, you must purchase one of the packages below which start at $40. A la Carte items are available as well.

Packages
(1) 8x10 (2) 5x7 (8) wallets - $80
(2) 5x7 (8) wallets - $60
(1) 5x7 (8)wallets - $40

A la Carte (after the purchase of a package)
8x10 - 30
5x7 - 25
8 wallets 10
24 5x7 flat cards $32

*Images will not be on Matboard


These sessions will fill fast. Call 586-855-6549 or email jfodale@comcast.net to schedule your appointment.

jamie

Here are some of my favorites from last year.

1st birthday

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you!

I love birthday cake sessions as much as the kids do! It's messy, but cute!

Yeah! They get it!

Sometimes I feel pressured to give a client what they are expecting. To me, these type of sessions feel forced. It's my fault. The entire session I am thinking is this what they are looking for? I'm not sure I have a "good one" (parent terms=child looking straight into the camera with a huge smile.) Some parents want this photo even if it is not how their child would normally behave or look. All I can hear in my head, which I will never say is "Say CHEESE!"

Sometimes I just photograph without any exceptions and my results are so much more complementary to the family and child. The child isn't forced, they have fun and I can breath.

This is exactly the type of session this was! I love that Mom and Dad liked my favorite images. They didn't care if both children's portrait were in black and white or color or if they were mixed. Whatever looked best is what they wanted. They loved the walking photo as much as I did. Thank you for getting me! It was a pleasure photographing you.
jamie