Castle Point Photography

Twins G & G : Baby Portraits, NYC

Yesterday, as the snow began to fall in New York City, I was warm and cozy and stopping time for a moment with beautiful G & G.  I've photographed a lot of twins, and it always amazes me how simply together twins can be.  So in tuned, so concerned for one another, such little beings of pure love.  And yet, it also amazes me how different they can be, so brand new, but already so unique and each their own person.  

Gia and Victor, thank you for letting me into your world for a few hours, it was truly an honor!

I love these little moments...

I'm always photographing little feet and little hands, this time together..

These two have the most stunning grey blue eyes..

And my oh my do those eyes twinkle :)

Gia and Victor, I love how you two are looking at each other in this image.  These babies are so lucky to have your love!

I was introduced to Gia and Victor through my friend and fellow photographer Dane Sanders who photographed their gorgeous wedding and who will be photographing the twins at 6 months.  I am so honored to have been able to connect to this beautiful family.  Thank you Dane!

 

Baby N : Toddler Portraits, Hudson Valley, NY

Oh, Baby N, you melt my heart each time we meet!  Your sweet smile, your curly and wild red hair, your silly little faces you make, Sshhing the neighborhood dog each time he barked... I could go on forever about how absolutely darling you are, but I suppose I could just show your pictures instead :)

A moment in the sun, look at that beautiful hair!

 I love this image, I'm pretty sure it's my favorite from the session...

Little N kept making this face every time she heard a car or airplane or anything... it was cracking us up!

Kisses for Mommy...

I've taken pictures of Baby N in this rocking chair for 3 years now!  She has gotten so big!

What a flirt...

Love her little profile in this image...

So much hope in a little child's eyes... 

See you next time! 

 

 

Baby D : Newborn Portraits, NYC

Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting little 2 week old Baby D and his beautiful mother.  I can't say enough how much I love my job as a photographer, and sessions like these are the icing on the cake.  It's so amazing to hold such a tiny baby, all the troubles in the world just melt away into pure hope.  He's so new and fresh and perfect, what an amazing gift to begin the New Year with!  

My favorite from the session...

 So content...

 
 
 I love how newborn babies still curl up into a little ball when they sleep...

...and little baby fingers and toes :)

K, you have such a new mommy glow!

So tiny, so precious...

Thank you Baby D for being such a wonderful model and thank you K for letting me into your new world for a bit.  :)

Coming Soon... Baby O

Happy Monday! 

Jenn, John and Baby H : Family Portraits in Hudson Valley, NY

I'd have to say that one my favorite things about being a photographer is watching my littlest clients grow up in front of my camera.  I was so happy to meet with Baby H and his parents last weekend for their third family session.  The first time I photographed them was exactly a year ago, Baby H was a smiley six month old with electric blue eyes and a downy tuft of hair. 

It's always amazing to me how quickly time passes and the babies grow up into these little bundles of energy, ever exploring and interested, keeping their parents in constant motion and wonder.  I suppose Baby H really isn't a baby anymore, but a little boy with a headful of curls and two fast feet that keep Mom and Dad on their toes!

We met at beautiful Fishkill Farms in upstate New York, definitely take a trip up and explore their orchards!  Thank you Jenn and John and H for a lovely visit and for allowing me the honor to freeze time for your family one more time.

I love this image, it looks like he's tap dancing, he's so joyful!

And he's off! 

Jenn and John, I LOVE this shot of you!!! 

And I LOVE this one of Baby H... I get all the heartbreakers!

This moment is so special, so quiet and thoughtful... One of my favorites.

I hope you enjoy them!

The N Family

Being a big brother is a tough job.  Having to share your toys, learning to share Mom and Dad, and dealing with little creatures crawling on you and tugging at you all day long.  When I first met J, he was shy and bashful, unsure of me and my camera.  His little siblings, one year old Baby J and Baby K, on the other hand were crawling around, happy and oblivious to me, searching for blocks and testing out new wobbly legs and first steps.  I asked J if he could help me during the session, because certainly he knew the babies much better than I did.  With that, the shy, bashful boy left and the Big Brother emerged, confident and willing to help.  I knew immediately how lucky these two little twins were to have such a great big brother. 

Here are the favorites...

  

  

     

Baby C and The Ladies

I have an old photograph from my childhood taken outside of my parent's house that remains a favorite of my Mother's 30 years later.  My brother is squinting, my sister is biting her lower lip and I'm gazing into la-la land as babies often do.  It's not a stellar photograph by any means.  It is, however, an amazing photograph.  Rare and precious and beautiful.  It has nothing to do with the print and everything to do with the subjects.  Four generations.  The Kids, the Parents, the Grandparents, and the Great Grandmother.  If you ever have the chance to capture such an image, seize it.

Rachel did just that after deciding on a beautiful Mother's Day gift of a photo session with the Ladies in her life.  When she emailed me a day or two after our first session back in March, I was thrilled to be a part of it.  My first thought was of that old photograph of my family.  The opportunity to give her not one, but an entire session of images made my heart jump.  Four generations.  The Child, the Mother, The Grandmothers, the Great Grandmother.  Rare and precious and beautiful.

Here are the favorites...

Elmo had a walk on roll for a bit :)

These images below happened moments apart... the first where Baby C was fluttering her dress and the second where she started to fuss a bit... the image needs a recorded clip to hear the collective "Awwww..." from all the Ladies doting on her.  She is so loved :)

The Miracle Twins

Babies are miracles.  I've said it more than once and probably at least one thousand times.  Often, the miracle of a new baby is doubled with twins.  And sometimes, the miracle is amplified by a triumph over life threatening situations.  This is certainly the case with Baby S and his twin brother Baby G.

When I met Rebecca yesterday, her little miracles were sleeping soundly and she quietly began telling me the story of their lives.  I sat before her, literally on the edge of my seat, as she spoke so calmly of all they had been through. 

An ultrasound at 18 weeks.  Complications.  A Diagnosis.  Your babies will not survive unless we go ahead with the surgery. 18 weeks.  The decision.  In-Utero surgery.  18 weeks.  Chance of survival at 25%.  Bedrest.  Waiting.  Hoping.  Praying.  31 weeks.  They made it.  Just over 1 pound and 3 pounds.  Weeks and weeks  in NICU.  Waiting.  Hoping.  Praying.

Now, as I sit before her, it is 6 months later, and they made it.  Not only have they made it, but they are thriving, and silly, and completely cute!  They are miracles indeed.

Here are the favorites...

The S Family

As soon as I saw Kristen and Mark's front porch, I knew I would like them.  My face broke into a huge grin... old rocking chairs.  There's something that makes me feel at home about rocking chairs on a front porch.  When the door opened, I was welcomed by a rush of fur called the family dog.  Kristen and Mark introduced me to their twin girls, Babies R & R... and by no means does that stand for rest and relaxation!  I'm always amazed at families with multiples, but throw in a two year old boy, and I bow down to thee!  Two Year old J reminded me so much of my own son, it felt even more at home as we raced and explored the woods with Mark and played ball.

I was so honored that Kristen chose me as her photographer since she herself is a photographer.  Having another creative person say she likes your work enough to trust you with their families' memories validates it in a special way.  It was great to be able to bounce ideas off one another and indulge in some wacky ideas... I mentioned I love rocking chairs, right?

Here are the favorites...

Baby D & Baby A

Graceful, magical, peaceful, serine, loving, beautiful...

These are words that come to mind when I think of Natasha and John.  When I first met them at their home yesterday, they were each dressed casually and happily introduced me to their 3 month old twin boys Baby D and Baby A.  Moments later, they both emerged dressed in flowing white and I was struck with how simply beautiful they were.  The boys have certainly inherited this beauty and seem to be filled with love and light and a peace all their own. 

Three months brings lots of changes to babies, and the boys spent  the day testing Natasha and John with a new feeding schedule, but they handled it with grace and love and laughter.  And lots of burp cloths. ;)

Here are some of my favorites from the session...