Posts Tagged ‘cuteness’

The Day to Day | Week 4

January 30th, 2013

This week was not so planned out. I did my best to simply document little moments, as they happened. I didn’t feel that any of the photos were something to write home about. They simply work as a visual journal. I’m ok with that.     022-365 A light dusting     023-365 Flu Season [...]
 

This week was not so planned out. I did my best to simply document little moments, as they happened. I didn’t feel that any of the photos were something to write home about. They simply work as a visual journal. I’m ok with that. :)

 

 

022-365 A light dusting

 

 

023-365 Flu Season

 

 

024-365 The end of an evening

 

 

025-365 Party Animals

 

 

 

026-365 To Market, to market

 

 

 

027-365 Restoration

 

 

 

028-365 Knyvet Park

 

 

 

Cheers,

Briana

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Tiffany Wilson | Boston Lifestyle Photographer

August 4th, 2011

Do you ever meet somebody and just think they are too much… in the best of ways? That’s Tiffany. Too gorgeous. Too talented. Too sweet.  I get it… you may think that sounds nauseating… but it’s impossible to feel anything but joy around her, because on top of it all, she’s just too lovely.   [...]
 

Do you ever meet somebody and just think they are too much… in the best of ways? That’s Tiffany. Too gorgeous. Too talented. Too sweet.  I get it… you may think that sounds nauseating… but it’s impossible to feel anything but joy around her, because on top of it all, she’s just too lovely. ;)   I met Tiffany a little over a year ago when she came to Boston to audition for Berklee College of Music . She made the cross country voyage with  Melody, her equally lovely sister and college friend of mine.  Upon meeting up with them in the city, my first thought was “Come on Wilson girls… please share the wealth”. It should be illegal to have that much dazzle in one family! Seriously.  I was immediately taken with Tiffany’s loving spirit and I squealed a bit at my desk  a few months later when I read that she had been accepted to Berklee. Since that moment, I have waited for the chance to get this little songbird in front of the camera… and she didn’t disappoint! Keeping with her habit of being too much, it was difficult to narrow down my favorites, but I did my best. :)

 

Meet Tiffany:

 

 

We started our session in a lovely little nook of Norumbega Park Conservation. Other than being jumped upon by a few passing puppies (and who doesn’t love that!?) we had peaceful time in the shade.

 

 


 

Hello yummy sunlight. Thanks for the backlighting. I love you.

 

From here, we headed into Waltham’s popular Moody Street for a quick change of scenery (and wardrobe).


This is what Michael Jackson would call a P.Y.T. ;)

 

Th back alleys beckoned for one more wardrobe change. She happily obliged.


 

This last image is a personal favorite. Don’t let the sass above fool you: she is a total sweetheart. ;)

 

 

Tiffany, I had an absolute blast with you. You are beautiful, in front of the camera and behind the scenes. :) I look forward to you returning in the Fall.

 

Cheers,

 

Briana

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Breugem Family | Boston Lifestyle Portrait Photographer

July 9th, 2011

If asked to describe Joanna in one word, the answer is simple: Pillar. This description spans all of the usual phrases: Pillar of character, of strength, of community, and so forth. Joanna provides essential support to so many, and asks for so little in return. I first met Joanna many years ago, and after one [...]
 

If asked to describe Joanna in one word, the answer is simple: Pillar. This description spans all of the usual phrases: Pillar of character, of strength, of community, and so forth. Joanna provides essential support to so many, and asks for so little in return. I first met Joanna many years ago, and after one afternoon, I walked away thinking “this woman can do anything”. So far, she has lived up to that passing observation. Seriously, if I were tapped to recreate the We Can Do It poster, she would be my modern Rosie the Riveter. She is married to Mark (an Army Ranger who is elite both on the job and at home), and together they are fabulous parents to four (yes, four) lively children. As a family they have lived all over the country, and beyond. She thankfully is an avid blogger, allowing those of us who love and respect her vigor to keep up with their escapades.

My encounters with the family are few and far between, and up until now the timing has never been right for us to come together and document any part of their lives. With Mark away, Joanna opted to drive up to the area to visit friends, so we seized the opportunity for a quick session! With 8 fast feet and 4 individually charged psyches, we opted to forgo the usual portraits &  just let the children run free. Our time was organic, chaotic, and dynamic… I wouldn’t expect anything less. :)

Come frolic with us:

 

 

Did I forget to mention Joanna’s impeccable taste? Because if I don’t, it’s a crime. Look at these perfectly coordinated outfits. The colors. The textures. The shoes. It’s like working with wee J Crew models.   My heart melted the minute they bounced out of the mini-van.

 

 

I love Annie’s eyelashes. She was so comfortable around the camera & her sweet spirit came right through.

Weston was full of ideas for creative individual portraits… I caught this grin just after his best ninja pose. Mattie is observant and cautious. She took her time opening up, and while I managed to get a few great giggles, I thought this expression best represented her thoughtful personality.

  Clara Beth loves to sing, and performed an impromptu concert for me right on the lawn. This girl has serious star potential.


 

This is my favorite image from the day.  It perfectly captured their spirit.

 

Joanna… it is always a pleasure. :) I hope our next encounter is sooner rather than later!

 

Cheers,

 

Briana

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Prologue: Breugem Family

June 30th, 2011

  Children have neither past nor future; they enjoy the present, which very few of us do.  ~Jean de la Bruyere
 

 

Children have neither past nor future; they enjoy the present, which very few of us do.  ~Jean de la Bruyere

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Techie Tuesday | Pinterest

June 28th, 2011

My name is Briana, and I am addicted to Pinterest. There. I said it. I admit it. I am hooked. Have you been on Pinterest? If the answer is yes, I’m fairly certain you all just inhaled a squeak and exhaled a sigh. If the answer is no, please jump on the bandwagon! In addition [...]
 

My name is Briana, and I am addicted to Pinterest.

There. I said it. I admit it. I am hooked. Have you been on Pinterest? If the answer is yes, I’m fairly certain you all just inhaled a squeak and exhaled a sigh. If the answer is no, please jump on the bandwagon! In addition to being a virtual playland where you can spend hours looking at & sharing pretty things, it can also be an invaluable business resource! I promise I’ll try to keep my exclamation points to a minimum…(!)

 

Here is a quick peek at a few of my boards. Yes, that sassy thing to the left is me as a kiddo… I kinda wish I could rock that outfit today.

 

 

What started as a place to visit to lift my spirits, window shop, and occasionally drool, has turned into a source of inspiration and organization.Personally, I can keep track of book recommendations, hone my style & shop intentionally rather than impulsively, and created a vast list of DIY projects for my home. Being a big-picture person and a lover of planning, the inevitable “future” boards have popped up as well. I find these boards also give people an opportunity to dream, which we all need time for in our hectic lives. I am all about the inspiration board. Between photography, DIY/design projects, and some freelance event planning, my desk top can grow out of control with folders full of images that move me. If I had a dollar for every time James has wandered by and stared at me with a puzzled look on his face (as I am sitting with a huge stack of clipping & swatches, the focus of Jonathan Papelbon), I could probably buy everything on my style board ;) . Pinterest has released me from the mountains of paper, the loss of gigs of memory, the mess of folders, and provided me with a simple location to keep all of my inspiration in one neat space. A space  that (bonus points) I can access from anywhere.  Talk about a dream come true.

 

It hit me just recently… if one sweet little site keeps me this organized and inspired in my personal life, why on earth would I not use it for business? New boards popped up, new focus found. A few ways to use the boards:

* Visuals to help define your brand

* Inspiration for styled/concept portraits

* Save ideas for ways to connect with clients (paper, gifts, products they may be interested in)

* Research trends in publishing

* “Netmaking” : sharing the work of your peers

*Building community through repinning, comments, etc

*One more outlet to share your world, and either draw or repel people to you. Both are good. :)

 

I would LOVE to connect with you on Pinterest. You can find my profile here, a quick follow and hello and i’ll be thrilled to follow back! Sharing is caring. I can’t wait to stalk view your lovely pins and find the surprising ways that we are kindred spirits.

 

Cheers,

Briana

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Kate & Allison pt. 1 | Carefree AZ Children’s Photographer

June 16th, 2011

For those of you who have followed me for some time, I have often alluded to time spent with two rather adorable children. To answer a question many frequently ask: these two girls are not “mine”… but they are my little gooses, and I love them oh so much. Meet Kate & Allie: When I [...]
 

For those of you who have followed me for some time, I have often alluded to time spent with two rather adorable children. To answer a question many frequently ask: these two girls are not “mine”… but they are my little gooses, and I love them oh so much.

Meet Kate & Allie:

When I moved to Boston nearly 2 years ago, I made the decision to pull back in my business for a short time, refocusing my goals and passion for the art, and only taking on jobs for friends and family.  Pondering how to pay the bills during this sabbatical time, and having a strong background with children, I opted to take a nanny position. I’ll never forget arriving for my interview, the door creaking open, and these 2 precious faces poking around the door frame. Backgrounds, experience, & philosophies were covered by the parents later, but for these girls, as they opened the door wider, there was only one important question to ask: Do you want to play with me?

And really… who could say no to those cheeks?

While our adventures year round are well documented, the family also hires me once a year to take portraits.  This year, our portrait time was split into 2 sessions. I was lucky enough to be able to travel to Carefree, AZ with this lovely family and spend a weekend with them at The Boulders Resort. The girls happily took a few moments from their busy poolside schedule to frolic and giggle for the camera!

Allison  informed me that these looks  should be called “happy goose” and “sassy pants”.  I can’t argue that.  ;)

I chose to end our session simply letting them do what they do best: enjoy each other

 

Look for more of these cute faces in the coming weeks, as I share our 2nd session from good ol’ Beantown. My work with these goobers will be significantly shorter starting this fall, but I’m happy to confirm that even as my business continues to grow again, I’ll still have consistent time to spend with Kate & Allison. I hope to be photographing them for many years to come. They may not be mine, but they have a huge piece of my heart!

 

Cheers, Briana

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Prelude | Baby Gavin

May 14th, 2011

I look at this and “Like a Boss” immediately gets stuck in my head,  just replace all crude lines with topics such as “blew some bubbles” or “rolled on my belly”.  Y’all are lucky I’m not better at audio editing… a ridiculous new slideshow song would have been made for my full post.  More cuteness [...]
 

I look at this and “Like a Boss” immediately gets stuck in my head,  just replace all crude lines with topics such as “blew some bubbles” or “rolled on my belly”.  Y’all are lucky I’m not better at audio editing… a ridiculous new slideshow song would have been made for my full post.  ;)

More cuteness on the way.

Cheers, Briana

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Cute Roulette

April 14th, 2011

Cute Roulette In case anybody needed a pick me up today, I thought I should share this link. Cheers, Briana
 

Cute Roulette

In case anybody needed a pick me up today, I thought I should share this link.

Cheers, Briana

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Contact Page Temper Tantrums

March 7th, 2011

I just found out that my contact page has been on the fritz over the past 2 weeks! Wacky Internet: 1. Briana & Awesome Future Clients: 0. My contact page is currently sweating it out in an interrogation room with some burly guys from my hosting site. Ok, I really just contacted the lovely support [...]
 

I just found out that my contact page has been on the fritz over the past 2 weeks!

Wacky Internet: 1. Briana & Awesome Future Clients: 0.

My contact page is currently sweating it out in an interrogation room with some burly guys from my hosting site. Ok, I really just contacted the lovely support team, but I hope maybe that image would intimidate my page to get with the program.

Everything should be running smoothly soon! Until then, my actual email address has been posted to the contact page, or you can always click the lovable little envelope icon within the header of this blog. Thank you for your patience. ;)

And because any post is better with a cute photo, I thought I would share how I will spending the rest of my day:

Seriously. How adorable are these 2 goobers? Between them and photography, I pretty much have the best work life possible.

Cheers,

Briana

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