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If laughter is the best medicine…

May 7, 2012 – 8:36 pm

…this family should be able to kick cancer’s butt no problem!

Saturday’s session was so great, in so many ways – for me, for them, and for Kids Kickin’ Cancer. The session was my first donated session to Kids Kickin’ Cancer, a great local charity helping families with kids with cancer.  It was also the family’s first family photo in more than five years. One of the first things mom said was, “I’ve been trying to do this for five years. But the last time we rescheduled, Sean was then admitted to the hospital…” And for me, well, those who know me best, know this is all I’d do if it were up to me!

Anyway, we pretty much just laughed and had a great time! It really was an honor for me to capture not only these photos for this amazing family, but help them create such fun memories. I assure you, there is no shortage of love in this family and this my friends, is what photography is about. Here are a few of my favorites (a few disclaimers: I edited on my laptop, so hopefully the color isn’t too far off, there was LOTS of green, and Brendan, don’t hate me for including your funny face one, we all know you were following Sean’s lead that I didn’t catch) since I just can’t wait to edit the whole session before I share. :)

Here is to kickin’ cancer’s butt!

And hey guys, just pretend I’m not here. ;)

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New year… new baby

January 29, 2012 – 7:49 pm

Photographing this little man was the perfect way to start 2012!

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Favorite

December 4, 2011 – 11:32 am

Sessions like these remind me that family sessions really are my favorite! For me, nothing beats capturing the interactions of families and siblings and a family just being their adorable selves! Its been two years since I met this beautiful family and it was so fun to see  just how the kid’s little personalities have developed. Last time Little Miss wasn’t standing without holding on to something and was all smiles, while Big E was shy and may have shed a few tears. Yesterday, they kept me laughing with their inquisitive little personalities, silly faces and sweet smiles.

So here is a quick preview because I just can’t keep them to myself, but need to get back to editing the rest!

They did so great, we took a break for high-fives!

Check out these eyes. This is straight out of the camera!

He is so grown up and so good at this!

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two.0

November 23, 2011 – 10:20 pm

I’ve been photographing LOTS of two year olds lately and while they always keep me on my toes, its photos like these that make it worth it.

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Fall + Family

October 15, 2011 – 9:34 pm

Thankfully the rain cleared out for us to get this morning’s session in at Borderland State Park. I love fall mornings and apparently a LOT of other families and photographers do too. I can’t imagine that any of the others were as gorgeous a family as my clients though. :) See for yourself with this fun sneak peak…

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So her…

September 13, 2011 – 7:52 pm

What I love most about these images is that I was able to capture Maggie being sweet Maggie. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with her several times over the past few months and each and every time, she lets her precious little personality shine no matter how she’s feeling, but to be able to capture it on camera, well that was just the icing on the cake. (She was perfect for testing out my new vintage suitcases too!) :)

Photographing Maggie and her family is a little prelude into one of the projects I mentioned I’m working on, but can’t share with you quite yet. I’m so excited about it though, here is a hint… it has to do with my passions – photography and helping families with children with cancer… Can you see where this is going yet? :) More to come soon.

I also wanted to share info about an upcoming fundraiser for Maggie and her family on Friday September 30th at the PACC in Taunton. You can get more info at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153871181368313 or Taunton Federal Credit Union. Hope to see you there!!

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Baby, baby, baby oh

September 3, 2011 – 3:34 pm

Let me start off by saying, during this little man’s session last weekend, he was a dream. A whole six days old and just over six pounds, he was dreaming away while I moved him all over the place. So after having Justin Bieber’s Oh Baby stuck in my head all day yesterday, I finally got to editing last weekend’s newborn session. And Oh Baby! I can’t wait for mom and dad to see all the images! But here’s a sneak peak in the mean time. :)

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Bon bons…

August 26, 2011 – 8:15 pm

I promise, my delinquency in updating isn’t  because I’ve been sitting around all summer eating bon bons on the beach. I’m actually having one of the busiest summers in years which has included getting my feet wet with wedding photography as a second shooter for an awesome Newport photog. I’m loving it, but wow, weddings are a whole different beast! There’s also a special project I’m working on and I can’t wait to share the details with you soon. But in the mean time, here was a fun session I wanted to share.

I also wanted to remind everyone that if a fall session is in your plans, please contact me soon. Right now, September has four spots still open, but October and November only have three each. Also, the deadline for holiday orders will be November 15th so if you’d like to use images from a session earlier in the year, orders need to be placed by then. This year’s holiday card offerings are one of the things I’m working on and will be sharing soon too.

Stay safe this weekend!

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SARAH PRATT PHOTOGRAPHY {Beach beautiful} Boston Childrens Photographer

July 4, 2011 – 11:30 am

The beach is definitely at the top of my list of favorite photography locations. Except at beaches in southeastern MA you never quite know what you’re going to get weather wise. First we thought rain was going to crash our party. Then as I was driving down the long road to get there, it was sunny. But as I approached the beach, in rolled the fog! Despite not getting any warm sunset images because you couldn’t even see the sun in the sky, we did just fine, don’t you think? :)

 

I had to chuckle when on the way home and a few miles from the beach, the sun reappeared! Gotta love New England!

Happy “real” 4th of July! Be safe!

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SARAH PRATT PHOTOGRAPHY {Before & After} Boston Family Photographer

July 3, 2011 – 1:05 pm

Happy 4th of July!

To celebrate my favorite summer holiday, I thought I’d share a little photoshop lesson. Some often wonder what exactly the difference is between the photos they take with their DSLRs and those that are the result of a professional photo shoot. There are plenty of differences, but I’ll spare you that lesson for today. :) Instead, here is a quick before & after.

And here are some more afters from this fun session at the Arnold Arboretum.

 

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