Joyce Smith Photography Blog

sisters

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:51:36 -0600

Could they be more adorable? Clearly, the answer is no!

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the bluest eyes

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:42:45 -0600

I had to feature just a few more images of this beautiful girl at the studio. It was a pleasure, R. family!!

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it's that time again . . .

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:06:19 -0600

No . . . not time for Joyce to reschedule all of the holiday mini-sessions due to wind (a refreshing change from the we-must-change-because-of-rain luck from the last two years!). Rather, it's time to announce an upcoming date for an extraordinary workshop! I've updated the workshop website and would love to meet you in March! All details are on the site.

And of course I cannot blog without an adorable photo.

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things that make me happy, no. 10, 351

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:23:08 -0600

Sweet, squishy baby legs. Especially on tip-toe. Sigh!

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waiting for the tooth fairy

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:20:39 -0600

This little guy came to our house today and makes me so happy! Now if only he came with an extra dose of patience for my M., who is one of the youngest girls in first grade and more than ready for a tooth to come out. "This tooth is wibbling, I think" she avers while walking around the house. "It's what teeth do before they wobble!"

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trois filles

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:03:31 -0600

I am behind in blogging (as per usual) but (also as per usual) vow to catch up! Let's start with the beautiful R. girls. O. and G. had so much fun showing me around the house and, of course, introducing me to their new sister L. Thank you, R. family--it was a treat!

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This weekend . . .

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:58:08 -0600

. . . try to observe something from a different perspective! Enjoy it!

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Today's PSA:

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:47:05 -0600

Soar!

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smile!

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:18:11 -0600

I have so many sessions to share and, as always, I vow to attain the seemingly mythical "caught up" status soon! For today, I just have to share the smiling Bella!

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if wishes were horses

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:23:34 -0600

My grandmother always used to say "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride." It took me a long time to figure out what that meant and even longer to realize that her fondness for the phrase might mean that grandma wasn't exactly a starry-eyed optimist. : ) But nevertheless, today I can't help but think to myself "if wishes were pigs," then my puppy Buttercup might be having an even better birthday.

Wishing you a day of birthday cake-shaped hot dogs and bacon, sweet doggie!

Happy 1st birthday, Buttercup, aka Her Royal Highness Princess Buttercup, Butterific, Butterlicious and, most commonly, Butters.

(And yes . . . when you consider that I could have put a birthday hat on the dog, doesn't a poppy-festooned collar show marvelous restraint?)

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I'm delighted!

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:05:48 -0600

A delightful blog feature . . .

Coming soon . . . loads of new images and a brand-new blog. Stay tuned!

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farewell to summer

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:05:51 -0600

What better way to segue into the busy fall season than with an ode to summer? This featured session was such fun! I've done quite a few sessions with the C. family and sometimes have to remind myself that I'm not just there to chat and visit. :)

We captured so many images of youngest brother H., who we fear will not have his "baby" look much longer. Isn't he adorable?

Who can resist a wide-angle shot of a baby in a rocker?

I think he was one or two frames away from wrestling away from dad here. So much to explore!

Proud big brothers L. and B. also had a great time showing me their "moves" on the playset and, at the end of the session, in the pool.

Thanks again, C. family! You'll be hearing from me again very very soon!

A note about the holiday season: Thank you to everyone who has booked a session this fall! Right before my vacation I booked the last available weekend session before Christmas. Then . . . we all know what happened. Labor Day passed, school started, and everyone realized, "Hey! I need to book a session before the holidays or to capture the lovely fall color." Eep!!! Fortunately I do have many spots available on weekdays. For those who would like a family session, you may consider what many of my clients do, which is book an early morning spot. Perfect light, perfect time of day for most little ones, and still early enough that mom and/or dad can make it to the office by 10 or 11am. If the sun is up, I'm happy to photograph. : )

Thanks again, all!

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brand-new

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:12:02 -0600

Welcome, sweet Miss C.!

Note: the studio will reopen after vacation this Friday, September 10th. Thank you for your patience as I answer all of the e-mails and phone calls that arrived while I was away!

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so close

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:07:37 -0600

At 14 months and 7 weeks, these little ones are destined to be the best of friends, I'm sure! Here is a small sneak peek for mom and dad . . . finished in the nick of time before vacation! The studio will be closed between tomorrow and September 9th, and we'll return after Labor Day with more than a few fabulous changes around here. Stay tuned!

Are these not the most adorable children? Thanks again, Z-W family!! :)

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the baby boom continues

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:39:09 -0600

So many newborns this summer! What a treat. :) Introducing sweet K. and adorable big brother R. It was such fun photographing this family and chatting. Here's a quick sneak peek . . .

Who could resist this plaintive little face?

One of my favorites . . .

And finally . . . I had to include this one. Dad said I should take a quick snap of kitty, who was not supposed to be on the bed. One thing is for certain--when you have not one but two little boys to care for, misbehaving kitties are pretty far down on the list of concerns. : ) Thanks again, C. family!

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smile!

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:37:11 -0600

I was so pleased to meet the E. family and photograph sweet Miss I. She is such a beautiful, happy baby--and the latter is not easy to achieve after a long drive from New York to the Wayne studio. Thank you, E. family! It was a pleasure (and doubly so because, as it turns out, mom goes way back with one of my best photography friends, the incredibly talented Rebecca!).

Here's a small sneak peek; your gallery will be ready very soon!

A quick housekeeping note: The studio will be closed between August 21st and September 9th (!!). I'm in a mad dash to complete all outstanding client galleries this week before the break. Can you believe that summer is almost over? Didn't it just start?

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