A photo is worth a thousand words

At first I was going to name this photo..." The reason I don't live in Florida".... But after recent events Ive decided on a different title....

Great shot... great moment... great 73 degree Thanksgiving day in November....

Not so wonderful that the tick that was attached to my 6 year old's head tested positive for Lymes......

Just a walk....

This is one of the reason's I haven't moved to Florida yet !

Freehold Soil Conservation Photo Contest

I am pleased to announce that I have won an Honorable Mention
for this contest.

Best of Sanibel Captiva 2009 Calendar !

Blind Pass

When im lucky enough to be on Sanibel and Captiva Island my entire outlook on life is different . My inner peace returns , My head is focused on only one thing . And I am content. The stress im feeling from reality gets left at the airport and I am "home".. After all Home is where the heart is. "

When you use a camera, not as a machine but as an extension of your heart, you become one with your subject."

When Im here, I am one with the Islands. Today I found out that the Best of Sanibel -Captiva has taken me up on my offer to shoot next years calendar 2009 ! This is such a joy for me . These Islands are so special to my kids and I and now I almost feel as if I can "Pay it Forward" and leave a little bit of my heart to be remembered here .

When and if the time comes and any of my clients want to purchase one I will offer a 10% discount on thier next sitting fee... Here is the link to the Best of Sanibel Captiva Web Page -

Bestof Sanibel Captiva .com

You can also check out out my picture for March 2008 . Big thanks to Kim and Liz.

A Larger View of Your Product<----2008 Calendar

One of those days.. where everything in your world is right ...

Little Girl's Dreams ....

Last night I took my ten year old daughter to see Bon Jovi open the Prudential Center in Newark NJ. Needless to say it was FANTASTIC!

The only down fall of the night was the security guard who didn't appreciate me shooting ..

What I'd love to say to him right now is .. " HAVE A NICE DAY"

B&W MAGAZINE 2008 SINGLE IMAGE CONTEST

I am so THRILLED to announce that this picture has won a merit award and has been picked by the B&W MAGAZINE to appear in the Special Issue which is scheduled to arrive on newstands the last week of November !!!!!!

Fall/ Spring/ Global warming

I think Im confused

Last night I get a last minute babysitter with not enough time to go to my usual haunt... I decided to find the fall instead of the sunset

So, I find the PERFECT spot only to realize Im 30 min to late.

So, I go to the beach....

There are families throwing rocks near the dock where the boat are

children running around the beach in shorts... and I began to think how odd this is...

IM NOT COMPLAINING

But I do remember the days when Halloween had the chance of snow, Or thanksgiving was sleighriding down the hill ... instead of a Tan?

Again Not that I'm complaining ... Just wondering about Global Warming.

Pictures to follow ...

Booked Solid !

I am booked solid for the fall season. I will be rebooking for the Spring in April.I will be shooting indoor shots for newborn multiples and possibly maternity shots.

Please contact me for these.

I want to thank all of my clients for the business and I'm looking fwd to seeing you again !

Glenna

Broken

Tonight While taking picture's I decided to

Find the new ,in the old

Find the beauty ,in the ugly

I waited and waited for the sun to go down

and got what I wanted...

All in all it was a pretty awesome day with the one exception

I still can't shake.

I felt tonight like there were eyes on me..

I haven't felt afraid in that location in a really long time

however tonight I was spooked .

" Go home Bennies" Does that Include Hillary Duff?

Today I took my girls to the beach. The beach always does a world of good for the soul. After a devastating day, and saying goodbye to a family pet. I thought this would be a quiet uneventful day. Turns out, it wasn't what I expected ... Many years ago I heard a term " Go home Bennies" ..Never in my wildest imagination did I think I would turn into that. But I did. I wanted to grieve - I wanted to be alone on a quiet beach. Instead I walked in on a Movie being filmed...
My kid's were THRILLED ...They got to watch one of thier favorite Actress's , Hillary Duff, film a movie.They also may be background in her film, and It helped them forget thier pain for a few hours.

For me I got to try out a lens I didn't think would go the distance I was proven wrong. As for my issues.. I now have to deal with the fact that I have become a Jersey Girl. Not good for the New Yawker in me : )

As for my pain there is nothing harder than watching your children say goodbye to someone they loved to kiss her and have her kiss them back. And to walk away from that , into a very quiet house...Im still dealing I guess Hillary Duff couldnt fix me ... But I sure would thank her for helping them for a few hours.

Sandy Hook Monarch

Amazing what a few hours of alone time does for me.

It gives me a chance to find the colors Ive been missing

Only to find out , I wouldnt have been missing them

If I just opened my eyes.

For me ...

Tonight when I took out my camera, I did it for me .

For the moment. I did it because my instinct took over .For the first time in a really long time I picked up that camera for me , and there I was back in the zone just like I never left. The inner peace, the calm. Knowing the chao's is almost over ..and the fall colors are here...along with my instinct and my insatiable need to capture the moments.

2008 Captiva- Sanibel Florida Calendar "march"

I am so thrilled to announce that my picture
of Sanibel Island's pier will be used for thier 2008 Calendar. These Islands have a very special meaning to me beyond what words can say . Captiva Island has a healing type power offering me a calming peace... which for me ... isn't very easy. My children and I are there a few times in the winter months and we can't ever get enough. I am honored to be a part of this and very much willing to offer my services for the 2009 calendar, with great pride and pleasure.

Fun Family shoot.

After a really fun shoot, with perfect lighting and weather, I have a few pictures to show...You guys were so much fun !!!

9-11-2007

Twins

I so happy to report that I had a family take me up on my offer to shoot multiple babies. These little girls were so awesome. I want to thank
the family for allowing me into thier home and for allowing me to photograph these two little girls. I will post more pictures very soon !
I am still offering one more family a free sitting fee with images for the experience . Thank you so much !!!

Celebrating Adoption

Celebrating Adoption, adoption photography I was lucky enough to have found this awesome agency. I just knew I had to offer my services. I'm so happy that I was accepted into this program !

After the Wedding............

I am now offering an "After the wedding special". Did you ever wonder about the wedding shots on the beach with the Brides hair different? How about a shot by the place you met? Your first date? The fall leaves with those beautiful colors, surrounded by your white dress ! Something special , so when you look at it, it means just as much to you ! That is what my new special is all about . Fun, candid, on location after the wedding -pictures. Call for prices, availability and details!

Twins, Triplets or more..

I wanted to say hi to anyone out there who may be reading this : )

Its my new blog all photography related !

So let me start off by telling you a bit about me. I'm 41 and I am a children's photographer. I LOVE what I do .But first and foremost I'm a mom of three awesome kids !

I am VERY INTERESTED in having a photoshoot with twins, triplets or more! I haven't yet had the opportunity so I'm going to find it .

The opportunity that is : ).

I am offering for 2-3 clients a free sitting fee including a full file finished cd, The babies must be under two weeks old, colic and baby acne usually starts at the third week !

What do I get out of it? Experience , and the sheer joy of being able to capture some moments between you and your newborns!

Being a mom I know how hard it is to allow a stranger into your home around your children. I have been living in Central Jersey for 8 and I have community references I will make available to you .

Thank you !