Story of a Photo

We've slightly launched our business. Ali 'n M Photography. Ali is me, M is Mandy. Both passionate about photography for a long time. Guilty of snapping an obnoxious amount of pics. A side gig has been our goal for years. Bare with us as we get to business.

Website coming up in 2015, but you've seen a few sneak peaks. (Message me if you want quick holiday pics). Here are several more of my family in the golden light on the last full day we were able to snuggle and kiss our fourteen year old Labrador, Finn. I snagged him as a puppy from my photography professor in college. This is a tribute to him. Thank you M, whom Finn adored; we needed some laughter and play that day.

leaf play

the joy of nature

stuffing face

Finny, we wouldn't have found you if I hadn't pursued my love for photography. Thank you to my professor, Ali, for giving us so much joy in our awesome Finnegan (his lab dad was ironically named Finnegan too). Ali had two black labs that accidentally bred and 9 pups needed good homes. How do you choose from so many cute puppies? The one that runs to you, licks your face and loves you unconditionally of course. I believe in signs. Pretty certain I was meant to take pictures and we were meant to have Finnegan.

And now that I start pursuing my passion a bit, our Finn has gone. We miss you gentle giant. Thank you for giving us so much love! You were family.

To Mandy and I, photography is capturing the joy, love of life and family in it. It should be fun! Let your kids play, be yourselves. The best photos are the candid moments. Life.

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Nathalie + Shane

Time for fall. Wedding season. This sweet couple asked me to photograph their wedding and I'm so glad I did. Such a joy.

 

Congratulations!!!

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Catching My Breath

I'm SO behind. Where to start. Photographed my first wedding (yikes), toddler not sleeping, therefore nobody sleeping well, my mind not unwinding, going to bed too late, exhaustion, went to Florida for a much needed overdue family vacation, drove home just in time for a birthday and now trying to get back into reality.

So here are a few pics to catch you up. My beautiful cousin got married. I was hesitant to take pictures when she asked because it's so intimidating, but so glad I grabbed my friend and we took a leap. Super fun, exhausting, but good lessons learned. (Business has started, logo done, website is being worked on. It's a whirlwind. We are in it. agghh!)

Not too bad for a first time, but boy was I disappointed in the shots I reeeeally wanted to get. Sigh. I think the bride is happy though, so that is all that matters. 

Florida was heaven on earth. We went with cousins and friends and we had a blast! Minus the humidity drab hair, cranky talkback tot moments and long drive, we'd do it all over again next week. 

This face right here is pure joy! when she's not sassing you back in the face, grrrr, little 5 year old going on 13.

 I promise, this kid really does smile. :)

 So amazing. We didn't want to leave.


And... last but not least. My sweet little nephew turned 1. How cute is this face?

And this week is full of more editing. Stay tuned for new biz and website. Coming sooooon. Also, it's time for fall. Yay! We are ready for a wardrobe change after a hot beach week. Tomorrow is a plaid kind of day. Too soon? I think not. Do you read Dean Street Society? I love her. Check out her Style Me September Guide. Super fun! She told me to wear plaid so why wouldn't I?!  ;) 

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