Angel Face

In life you come across many different people and for many different reasons. Some people are good and some are bad, some care and some hurt. But, when you meet people that are genuine, you just know it from the start. Now, Unobstructed Studios has taken on a new campaign to present more positive notions to all our clients, including our daily positive affirmations. And what is more positive than a beautiful baby girl? Exactly. This lovely little girl, Alexandria Raine was born on the 5th of July, and a little late I might add. She was due at the end of June. Her parents are some very nice folks I know and am very fond of. Candice and Billy, I first met, well, I don't even know when! We met through some mutual friends and I would always see them out and about at different places. Well, as life gets in the way of life sometimes, I was finishing up my last year in college and I did not see anyone for awhile, but once I graduated things changed. Candice and her husband Billy were kind enough to stop in at my graduation party and congratulate me on my accomplishment. So, after graduating, I dove head first into making Unobstructed Studios a full time adventure and I lost touch with everyone! I did find out that Candice and Billy were expecting their first child and sadly, I was so busy I didnt even make it to her baby shower. So, I was very relieved when we got together so that we could get pictures of Alexandria on her 12th day of life. Her parents are kind hearted people that will always ask you how you are doing, but also ask about your family. They are genuine and they could not love this little baby girl anymore! She is adorable and has a full head of hair!! To see them as parents is heartwarming and makes me proud to be their friend. Billy is a proud Dad and already Alexandria is Daddy's little girl. I am proud of them and their little girl. I hope that Billy and Candice love their pictures and I am so excited to see Alexandria grow up. 

I could use a hand or two!

Everyone needs help now and then, and the same goes for me! So, to help expedite your photos and precious memories, I have enlisted an assistant! YAY! So, everyone meet Tory, some of you may already know her, everyone meet Tory! She is very nice and helpful! And, she is also smart! I am teaching her a few tricks of the trade and letting her expand her photo wings! We went out and took some pictures today and they are below. She is a very quick learner!! This is marking a new era at Unobstructed Studios, we are getting bigger and bigger and expanding our horizons! We can now offer faster services and turn around times! Bonus!! I hope everyone will take advantage of that! And our current specials too!!

Enjoy this little mini preview from our outing today! And everyone help me to welcome my first every assistant! YAY!

Turn Turn Turn

Every photographer becomes a photographer for a reason, whether they tell you or not. Every action has a purpose and ever purpose has a link back to that photographer. In my work, I reveal alot of myself through my work with others. And having said that, this is the hardest shoot I have ever had. When I was a little kid, still in elementary school, I found out that I had more family than I knew of, I had an Uncle and 4 cousins that lived in California, the land of fruits and nuts. And shortly, I would meet them as they were moving to New York and would live near my family, right next door actually. So, they moved next door to us at some point in my life and then when I was 13 my family moved to Florida. And shortly thereafter, so did my uncle. And so long story somewhat short, through my life growing up I have forged a strong bond with my uncles and cousins. I did my under grad thesis work on a topic that inspired me, because of my uncle and he starred in it as well. So, these pictures below are people that are near and dear to my heart.

Fast forward to the present day and time. My uncle still lives just down the road from me, and his daughter is in California and his son in New York. We talk to each other occasionally but it had been years since I physically saw them. I visited New York three times last year, and didn't see my cousin once. Well, long story short-ish, my uncle finds out he has lung cancer shortly after finding out his son and his girlfriend, were expecting.

This session was hard for sure, but thanks to the unrelenting humor of my cousin, Ed, it was alot easier to handle. This was a lot of stuff rolled together into one day. It was family portraits, it was a couples shoot, it was a maternity shoot, and mind you, Anne, is no where near showing. These are the people I care about and I am glad for everyone to get to meet them. And little update, my uncle is doing well, his cancer is shrinking and he is on the road to recovery. My cousin is, hopefully, soon to be on a diet and get in shape before his baby is born.

CONTEST! YAY!!!!

And, here it is!!!! The best contest ever! Everyones a winner!

Who out there really has the cutest little kid? Everyone. Well, I want to know who is the cutest Unobstructed Studios kid! So, we are having a battle of the kids!
How it all works:

Entry: It is going to be $25 entry fee for kids to enter, and there will be two categories, age 1-5 and age 6-10. The entry fee will include a mini session for your cute little kid, this way all the kids have the same chance at winning. Someone cant steal the lead because they have a better quality image and even if you child doesn't win, you will still have some great images!!
If you are entering with more than one child here are the fees for entry:
2 kids: $15 each
3+ $10 each

Winning: Voting will begin on July 1st and end on July 15th. The child from each category with the most votes, likes rather, shall be deemed the winner.

Prize: The winner from each category will win not just one free session, but TWO! Two free sessions that can be scheduled at the time and choice of the parent. I suggest Christmas and birthday, but really its up to you!!!

Should you have any questions contact@unobstructedstudios.com is the contact information you need!!