Castle Point Photography

It went something like this...

 

Hello, Mr. Fisherman.

A couple of weeks ago, I was driving to my parents house to pick up Bodhi after a session and I had a moment.  You know, one of those moments where life sort of grabs you by the sleeve and says.. "Hey, wait a minute, look right here.  Pay attention."

Driving in my car, I passed this little spot I've passed a zillion times, but something made me turn my car around and go back.  I climbed out of my car to listen to life, to pay attention, to look around a minute. 

This is where I live.  Not at this exact spot, you understand, but I mean I live here.  Amongst this absolute beauty.  Hello amazing fall colors, hello beautiful still water.  Hello peace and quiet, if only for a moment.  Hello, Mr. Fisherman.  Nice to see you.

Not on the Menu.

Happy September : Love, Bodhi

Saying goodbye to the heat of August and long summer nights, easing our way into crisp fall weather and sweaters and apple picking... I know, I know, it's not even Labor Day Weekend yet!  I just adore the Fall and excuse me while I kiss the humidity and heat goodbye :)  Anyway, the cool weather inspired me to take Bodhi out into the back yard for some quick pictures in his fabulous sweater hand knit by his Aunt Mary. 

I just LOVE my little boy's laugh, his entire body folds from his belly laughs, it's so great.  I'm obviously quite hysterical as you can see by his expression.  ;)

 

Lounging in the grass...

 

 

Again... the laugh... I am SO FUNNY. 

 

 

 

 

 

Such a heartbreaker, I mean really... :)

 

 

Bodhi says Happy September, and so do I. 

Rainy Playground

It was an adventure for him, walking down a city sidewalk early in the morning, in search of a NEW playground.  The anticipation of it, the wonder, the promise of fun and play just a few blocks away, you could see it in his smile.  "where is it?" | "almost there" | "is that it?" | "no..." | "where is it?" | "almost there" | and so on, until finally... "OH BOY!!!!" 

These were shot on a recent trip Bodhi and I took to NYC to see his Uncle Jim.  He tired himself out so much that Jim carried him all the way home :)

Here are my favorites...

See, Mommy?

Me: "Oh.  My.  Goodness.  WHATareYouDoing?!?!"

Bodhi: "Washing my hair, see Mommy?"

Ssshhh... They're sleeping!

Me: "Maybe you should get your watering can and water the daffodils."

Bodhi: "Ok, Mommy!"

Me: "Wow, they're thirsty aren't they."

Bodhi: "They're my baby sisters, Mommy."

Me: "Ohhh... well... you're taking such good care of them."

Bodhi: "Ssshhh... They're sleeping!"

Design to Inspire

I've tried many, many times to keep a journal, a sketchbook, something regularly visited by my imaginative firecrackers that seem to ignite and POP! at all hours of the day and night. Sadly, it's never quite worked.  I have piles of them, black covered art journals, tattered spiral notebooks, little moleskins, pretty little stationary store type things, each with it's share of sketches, letters, doodles.  I can't throw them away because I like to visit their old pages once in a while.  My latest sketchbook is my computer.  When I need a break from emails or editing I open a new page in photoshop and go to town.

Recently, I read about a contest that Typepad was running, Design to Inspire.  I played around a bit, had some fun, and submitted seven designs.  The contest ends on the 11th, so if you would like to go over and vote for me, I will be your best friend.  ;)  You can vote once per design, here are my entries...

They are all listed under CastlePointPhoto.  There are some pretty remarkable designs there, browse around...Thanks!

Wedding Bells

I love Patty.  She is one of the most thoughtful people I know, and one of the most loved.  I met Sean some time after Patty and he began dating and I had a feeling he was a good guy.  And as time passed, I knew he was.  They have been together for so long, that when we all heard they were engaged, I think most of our friends responded with a collective "Finally!".  Both Patty and Sean are from huge Irish families and their wedding was nothing short of magical.  Here are my favorite shots I managed to capture between my happy tears...

April Fool? Not I!

Wheeew.  I made it through another April Fools day without anyone setting me up, playing jokes, or telling tales.  I am far too cynical for today!  I am also suspicious, since I didn't want to post a blog today for fear of people not believing me!  Strange, I know, I never said I wasn't weird!  So, here I am, a few minutes shy of April 2nd to write to you, my faithful blog readers. 

I ran across a couple of great pranks on the internet, the first being You Tube who linked all the videos on their front page to Rick Astley.  Hilarious!  I have to admit, I've watched it a couple times today! 

The second was Custom Time by Gmail.  I'm sure tons of people read it and jumped out of their office chairs in pure delight.  There's no disclaimer on the page, but like I said, I'm far to cynical...

So, I wanna know... anyone get you today?  Leave me a comment about it, you Fool! ;)

And since this is a photoblog after all, I will leave you with this...

Titled "what it looks like to be behind a camera whilst a two year old charges at you."

Hope your day was fun, Happy April everyone!