Tanvi's Traditional Indian Baby Shower in Monmouth Junction

Apart from being my first baby shower shoot, this was my first time experiencing a 'traditional' Indian baby shower. The event was brimming with women and men in beautiful, colorful traditional wear, and all the food amazing, catering to the vegetarian and indian food lover in me. In addition to the ceremony taking place on the stage, Tanvi's friends and family participated in fun and silly baby shower games that had even me struggling to keep my wide grin under control.

After a little bit we snuck away from the party and onto the banquet grounds to take some portraits.

C U Latte Cafe

I spent quite a bit of my summer sitting in this local cafe that had just opened up, editing photos and preparing documents etc for my study abroad in the Fall. This led me to become very well acquainted with the owner, as well as the people that worked there, (one of them being one of my best friends, who can be seen in a couple photos below).

So when I overheard the owner mention that they were working on their website, I naturally volunteered to take some photos for them.

A Star-Filled Afternoon

At the end of the summer I was approached by Paige, who asked to do a conceptual-styled family shoot, which I was more than eager to work on. I love when clients trust me enough to let my imagination run with a certain idea, and are willing to work with me for creative and unique photos, essentially the polar opposite of studio sessions. Paige's daughter's name translates to "star" so that's what the theme for the shoot was centered on. 

Zeljka & Phil's Miami Wedding

In early July I had the opportunity to shoot Zeljka and Phil's beautiful wedding in the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami. I had the pleasure of shooting with Erin Krespan, whose blog of the event can be found here. It was a festive day only improved with warm Florida weather and sunset. 

 

Huge congratulations to Zeljka & Phil!