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Huge thanks Shoten Studios, you did an amazing job!
And introducing Janie!
Almost a year ago I was asked to shoot maternity photos for this lovely family. So I was thrilled when I was invited back to shoot photos of their little one, Janie! How adorable is she? I honestly think she felt like she was the one entertaining me instead of the other way around, I found her so amusing and funny. She was all smiles and very curious about the camera she kept reaching out for it like she wanted her turn. Something tells me we might have a future photographer on our hands? -CM
Sneak Peak at Janie’s Portrait Session
The last shoot we did together was when she was still in her mommy’s tummy. So many sweet moments captured on this shoot. Can’t wait to finish prepping these photos so I can share them already! More soon! -CM
Posted in Children
Museum of Modern Art, New York
No matter how many times I’ve been to the Museum of Modern Art in New York, it always manages to remain impressive. I am enamored by this space and always feel like I am walking into a gigantic funhouse with staircases criscrossing in plain sight but that seem to lead nowhere. It’s unique interior layout makes for some interesting shooting angles, so the shooting options are endless. You can shoot from a really high floor and look down below (don’t drop your phone or camera!) or straight across onto another balcony or in the case of the last photo, across the courtyard into another part building. Although if heights is a problem for you, don’t look down over the balconies, they’re quite high. I am terrified of heights, but the fear is diminished when peering behind a lens, which makes no sense to me, but hey it works! ….. Happy Friday! -CM
Posted in New York City
Tumbling along
Bet you didn’t know I had a tumblr page. Apparently I didn’t seem to know either… since I seriously forgot about it. Well I’m happy to say that after over a year of neglect, I’m reviving my tumblr account. I initially created it a few years ago to visually document everything like I always did, pre-instagram. You can find me there for a glimpse behind the scenes, since I tend to use this blog to showcase finished shoots and for client work. Cheers! – CM
Posted in Behind the Scenes
Stylized Elopement Shoot in Long Branch New Jersey
These are my favorite images from the stylized shoot we did in the fall. The trip I took to Greece this summer was still fresh on my mind and I was hoping to wrap up the last few warm days with this low-key elopement shoot I had been envisioning for quite some time. Each sunset bathed frame was my way of trying to hold on to one of the most amazing summers I’ve had. This shoot took place in Long Branch New Jersey, my first time to this beach and also weeks before super storm Sandy swept the area. After seeing Sandy’s damage to this area on the news, it was hard to believe this was the same beachfront community. Like many super-storm Sandy victims greatly affected, it will take some time to get back to normal and I wish the community all the best for a speedy recovery. A big thanks to my models Kerri and Charlie as well as Shōten Studios for filming for bits and pieces for an upcoming video. -CM
Posted in Weddings
Sneak Peek : Elopement Shoot in Long Branch, New Jersey
A quick glimpse at this stylized shoot in October, weeks before Hurricane Sandy. More to follow – Cheers, CM
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Weddings
Engaged | Kathy + Jason
From the marina where Jason proposed to Kathy, to the track and field of Old Bridge High School where Kathy ran track and where they both went to school and first fell in love, to the color coordinated t-shirts they wore as a throw-back to their high school days, the details for this shoot were so near and dear to their hearts. Even as they were describing the locations to me before having met them, I knew right away it would be a great session. Then as I was editing these photos, I couldn’t help but think of one of my favorite songs “You and Me” by Penny and the Quarters. It was so perfect and fitting I couldn’t imagine any other song for their slideshow. Congratulations you two! Cheers, CM
Posted in Engagement, Portraits
A Sunday with Sofia
This portrait session with Sofia holds a special place in heart. She is the daughter of two very dear friends of mine (whose engagement session I shot just a few short years ago). When they asked me to shoot their first daughter’s portrait session, I felt so honored to be able to photograph their little one bringing their story full circle. -CM
Feet First Sessions NYC 2012 with Our Labor of Love and Max Wanger Photography
Earlier in August I jumped on the opportunity to attend the Feet First workshop in Brooklyn run by Jesse & Whitney of Our Labor of Love and Max & Margaux of Max Wanger photography. I can’t begin to explain how much I learned in just those 2 days, not just about photography but about staying true to your vision, trusting your instincts, and being yourself in your work. We all received this tote full of great stuff like Tattly’s, we played with film from the Impossible Project on Polaroid cameras, we squeezed into the Smile Booth! Did I also mention it was also a lot of fun?! More photos on the Feet First tumblr . -Cheers! CM
Posted in Behind the Scenes
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