Welcome to the Green Apple Photography Blog. By viewing my stories and images, you will get a glimpse into my shooting style and personal experiences. My mission is to get you excited about your family portraits, about the moments I capture of your gorgeous children and the beauty of your pregnant body. I want you to share them with your friends and family and to see quality and artistry in every image.

For the many people who share their comments, stories, and lives with me, thank you!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Photo of the Day - March 28 to May 5

Yikes...am I ever behind on this...notice the dates.  I can't believe I haven't posted about photo of the day since March.  So you are in for a treat today...lots to catch up on.  I was actually a bit embarrassed to even start this series again since it had been so long.  Here we go.

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March 28, 2011
Sunny Breakfast
I decided to dedicate this week to Maria.  She's growing up really fast and everyday she is doing something new.  Her latest - getting out of bed (after being tucked in) and putting on a warmer pair of pants because she was cold - then tucking herself back in.  It makes me realize how quickly it is/will go.



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 March 29, 2011
Learning to use the mouse

Another thing to put on Maria's "I can do it by myself list".  



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 March 30, 2011
Brushing her hair

She loves brushing her hair.  After any bath or shower she insists on it.  And she will often need to fix her hair at some point during the day.



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 March 31, 2011
Peek-a-boo

Although the plan was to shoot Maria for the entire week, I couldn't pass this up.  William playing with his friend Thomas.  Thomas is in this amazing house (I'd call it more of a mansion) that was built out of boxes by his dad.  There is even a chimney!


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April 4, 2011
Smooch

I love getting my photo taken - with the kids.  Otherwise, I prefer to be on the other side of the camera.  A little tickle and a little kiss...she can hardly stand it.



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 April 5, 2011
Pretzels

One of my favourite snacks.  They never last long.  And I was told it was mean to post this photo during lent.  So sorry to all you who had given up chocolate.



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 April 7, 2011
Spring!

Yes - that is an exclamation point.  How could I resist after a long, cold winter.  After shooting and posting this picture, I decided that this would be my canvas.  It is currently on display at The Robin's Nest in Elmira.


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April 11, 2011
Maria

Whenever I can, I try to get shots of the kids. Sometimes they are reluctant and others they love the camera.  This was one of those great times!



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April 12, 2011
Laundry Day

You've gotta love the smell after laundry has been hung out on the line! Unless you are like my neighbour, who hangs her laundry out year round, it's the signal that summer is just around the corner.



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May 4, 2011
William

William is a little turkey.  He is showing his sly self in this picture.  A little devious, a little happy and a lot cute (but I guess every mother would say that).



Wow...glad that I got that done.  It has been sitting on my to do list for some time.  Can't wait to get back on track and work on one week at a time again.  Hope you enjoyed them!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. ~Rajneesh

I work with some amazing clients.  It is typically the mom that contacts me regarding family or children shoots - although I do get the occasional dad.  This year I wanted to celebrate those amazing women and I'm hosting a photo contest on my facebook page.  I've chosen my favourite photo from the participants.  At the end of the contest, the photo with the most "likes" wins a free photoshoot, DVD, and $50.00 print credit.  This is a value of  $225.00.  Don't worry - I haven't forgotten all you who are supporting these photos - even if you aren't a mom!  There's a $50.00 Green Apple Photography gift certificate up for grabs.  All you have to do is like a photo and you are entered into the draw.  Here are the entries for the contest - but if you want to like them - and I know you do - visit the contest.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

A grand adventure is about to begin. -- Winnie the Pooh

So it has been a while friends.  I have recently lost my blogging um...mojo.  I'd sit down at the computer to write and my brain would drain of any thought.  I'm sure you weren't interested in a blog that literally said "blaaaaah"!  But that is basically all I could come up with.  No intelligent thought, no simple ideas, no nothing.   So I write today with a reason - not an excuse.  Okay it's totally an excuse.  But it really does explain it, and for those of you who have been in my situation, I hope you appreciate where I'm coming from and understand.  Joe and I are expecting our third baby this fall.  We're excited about this and can't wait to have another sibling for Maria and William.  It doesn't change anything for Green Apple Photography except that any procrastinators out there should think early for Christmas photos!  I'll be booking up until the end of September this year. So get your calendars out and send me an email, I'd love to plan something for you!

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

"I'm no model lady. A model's just an imitation of the real thing." — Mae West

This weekend's shoot was a family affair for my mom's company, Care-E-On Bags.  They are launching their new baby bag line.  They needed a model to help showcase the bags and my sister is pregnant with her first so she offered to help.  I think she made a great model, even with zero experience.  We had a great time, laughing along the way.  We shot bags - the outside, inside, all the accessories (change pads etc) and of course the shots with my sister.  Here are a few of my favourites.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Painting is silent poetry. ~Plutarch,

My canvas has finally arrived and I LOVE it.  The vibrant colours, the subject - everything.  I knew it was a good shot, but printing it on canvas has really made this print.  I can't describe it...all I can say is go see it or better yet, buy it from The Robin's Nest in Elmira.

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Monday, April 11, 2011

"I don’t want to be a supermodel; I want to be a role model." — Queen Latifah

From the time Maria was born - over 3 years ago, she had a camera in her face.  When she was 2, I taught her how to "work it".  But it looked more like Elaine dancing (from Seinfeld) than a super model on a runway.  She would stick her hip out and point at the camera and squish up her face.  It was never my intention to teach Maria how to model, but more of a "see what funny thing my kid does" thing.  Over the years she has definitely developed her own .. ahem ...style.  Here are the latest photos from the Maria workin' it series.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones

I would never consider myself a pet photographer.  But on many occasions I get requests to include dogs (mostly dogs) in family portraits.  Of course...they are part of the family.  Poncho is part of our family too.  Here are some special moments I found with man's best friend.

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