3rd Annual A Smile to Remember

"A Smile to Remember"
A Photographic fundraising event,
honoring the memory of Lynne Morris

This years "A Smile to Remember" will be taking place Sunday April 29th,
Place: Thomas Bull Memorial Park at the Arboretum, specifically near the 9/11memorial sculpture
Portrait Times: 9-11 am and 3-6 pm.
How to sign up: Please make your email reservation for a portrait time slot, I will begin accepting reservations on April 1st and they will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Please write your preferred time.
If you could indicate age of children that is helpful when planning.
Email: JamieKaminski@mac.com
Details:Sessions will be aprx 15 minutes.
Prints are not included, but ordered and viewed online.
ALL proceeds are given to the Lynne Morris Scholarship fund.
Suggested donation of $30

About Lynne and her scholarship fund:

Lynne was a fellow classmate and dear friend from MW’s class of 96. She was a dynamic individual, who had a spark and zest for life. While she perished on 9/11, her wide smile is forever engraved in the hearts of those that hold her memory so dear. The Lynne Morris Scholarship fund is granted to a standout MW grad, honoring her accomplishments professionally and personally. The Morris family grants the scholarship.

Camera shy photographer?

Photographing a head shot for my website has proved to be an impossible task. Yup this photographer is a bit camera shy...not for silly faced photo's, but for anything serious or important...yuck. Yes I feel every angle is wrong and accents something I'd rather see downplayed...but the truth is having that camera barrel peer at you is just plain intimidating. It makes you feel sort of naked...which in some ways would be easier because it would be an artistic nude right?In my undergrad photography days we used to joke about how if you just got naked and photographed you'd earn an A...I've seen it work ;) My motive is storytelling, but my mission is to help you be you and not notice me doing what I do. I suppose that is why my "style" of photographing is candid, unobtrusive and relaxed. There is a level of trust needed between the model and the photographer and I have a great respect for the trust you place in me. I don't know about you but the thought of being the center of attention on my wedding day made me feel sick, I don't like being the center, but I was and it was awesome. I hired someone that got me and I never felt camera shy.

Nicki & Mike the reception

So as the sun set the party began. Guests arrived via school bus, I had to take advantage of the back seat of the bus...ah we've all been there....what was his/her name for you?...hmmm... The bride walked into the reception singing, with her captivating powerful voice. She shared a dance with her first man..Daddy and a sweet embrace, with her flower I love you forever girl. Things began to heat up with dessert. I love the bride's reaction to the surprise dance everyone prepared. Her band even took the floor for a bit. Yes some did party til' they dropped as for the bride & groom I'm sure the night didn't last long enough, but that is why you have a lifetime...very best wishes to you both!

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Preview for Nicole & Mike

I have been working my tail off late at night to get this preview in before the holidays..so phew I did it! This wedding was full off surprises. It started off with an elegant ceremony in a darling chapel. Mom helps her only daughter get ready, groom steals a kiss from his first little lady his beautiful little girl. Bride is giddy before walking down, Dad is very cool and calm. Best man and groom share a laugh. Wedding vows are sealed with a kiss....but Something became very apparent during our "formals" this couple was ready to PArTy and be not so formal! Yes they are pinching each other's cheeks. I needed her three brothers to hold her for this not so formal sibling shot..it just seemed right! Stay tuned for the reception images. The reception includes a flash mob, a performance by the bride, a video gift movie, a tribute to a dear loved one and the bride's band takes the mic for a bit!

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a teaser for Nicki & Mike

I am in the midst of editing this wedding but check out this beautiful BOLD bride. Sometimes I can't even wait for my preview posts, so consider this a teaser.. Two of my favorite bride portraits from this year have animals in them..perhaps I am becoming an animal lover? Thought it was a scarf?....wrong snake..yup...pretty awesome.

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4 siblings & a cousin= ACTiviTy!

Kids are active, we expect that..especially when they are in a big group, but I love photographing children in quite moments in the midst of chaos...what are they dreaming about in those growing minds....So this was my final holiday shoot for the season two 8 months olds, two,2 year olds and one five year old phew....out with a beautiful bang!

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Meet the latest addition to the "S" family

Every stop to think and forget to start again? I think this pretty much sums up motherhood, especially when you have teeny tiny tots like this couple. I feel like during this shoot I said where's my......where did we put the...have you seen my... alot? But look at this Mom and Dad they're handling it in stride, they're laughing and when Mom looks at her little girl there's a peaceful calm that sweeps across her face. To this brother and sister duo..May your bottles always be half full. Cheers to all!

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