2.) I would’ve posted all of my holiday photos prior to the blog’s holiday theme going down – I really was feeling festive this year (despite being decorated since September – we managed to up the ante around here a bit this season with a new 4 foot wreath – but that’s for a later blog post).

I wanted to make sure I got some of these up for family. A few random images from the holidays in no particular order.

My sister-in-law has an uncanny sense of design when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Her shelves look like they would belong in a shop…

The train! Gwen loved it.

Gwen

Few shots from the Holiday Party at The Parrot Mill Inn

My stunning cousin Christine from AZ, who just got engaged on New Years Eve!
Congratulations Christine! She’s going to make one beautiful bride!

Susan and Pat

My Nana, The Infamous Betsy Kennedy, Innkeeper of the Parrot Mill Inn.

Christmas Eve Traffic to Brooklyn from NJ (the back up starts here)

The Verranzano Narrows Bridge

I actually have a few shots from last year – my grandparent’s Limestone, I’ll try to dig them up when I find the time.

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

My grandfather has been sick and is in the hospital right now.
This may very well be one of the only times I’ve seen him smile in at least a year, I’m just thankful that I managed to catch it.

Some mini-kitchen bustle in Bay Ridge

My grandmother, looking beautifully fashionable. I have to say her countertop is pretty efficient – she has a low shelf against the backsplash that I wish I had a photo of – she keeps various ingredients over the counters that she uses as she cooks. As a result of this, this photograph is of a common practice – prepping and reading what’s on the shelf.

My beautiful sisters!

Gwen, next day – playing dress up!

]]> http://www.shoot-scoop.com/2008/01/06/in-an-ideal-world/feed/ 3 http://www.shoot-scoop.com/2007/12/26/the-lemishev-family/ http://www.shoot-scoop.com/2007/12/26/the-lemishev-family/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:12:07 +0000 laura bruen http://www.shoot-scoop.com/2007/12/26/the-lemishev-family/ A few favorites from a recent holiday session! The session was a condensed holiday session without the traditional holiday decor. We were fortunate to have some good weather – so we did end up getting some great outdoor shots.

Here are two sets of some of the prettiest eyes on the planet!

She’s stunning!

Giving Mommy some LOVE

I love the way Mom is looking Avianna here…

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Happy Holidays!

A family portrait is always fun.

Had such a great time! Thank you!

It was still nice outside, so we hopped outside.

My sessions are fun!

Isn’t she beautiful?

Michelle’s husband is a skilled carpenter & craftsman, she wanted a few shots with his handiwork.

We’re going to preserve this as well (we have to get all new siding).

I’m very sad to report that Baby John was born still the day that followed. And you may be surprised to know that Michelle was aware that the baby was not going to survive, but used this portrait session to commemorate the pregnancy and to acknowledge the baby. Michelle, you are an amazingly resilient woman with a pure soul. John, our thoughts are with you and Luke. We are extremely sorry for your loss. May your heart find peace through inner strength and love.

We love you!

I photographed the Acosta Family two weeks ago and I’m just now getting to blog about them/ This family is great.

The family session was for holiday photos – 95% of them being seasonal…so we’ll save those for when the web goes “holiday” – and shoot-scoop will too . Here are just a couple of shots when we quickly walked outside.

Ooops!

Here’s a quick on that I absolutely love, especially in the spirit of Halloween, a little ghost!

These are just a few of the many, stay tuned for the Acosta’s Holiday Portrait during the Jingle Season.