http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog Thu, 17 May 2012 23:27:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Sisters http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/2012/05/sisters/ http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/2012/05/sisters/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 23:27:19 +0000 admin http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/?p=507 I was so excited when I got a call from Sophie’s mom, telling me that Sophie had a new little sister – that meant that not only would I be photographing a newborn, but I would get to see Sophie again! I first photographed her last summer, and she was so darn cute I was hoping I would get the chance to see her again. And as you can see, not only is baby sister Olivia a sweetie, but Sophie is gonna be a great big sister!

 

 

 

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Every time I photograph these children, I’m struck by their beauty, grace and dignity. And I hope I’ve captured those qualities so that the children and their families will have positive memories of this very difficult time in their lives

Here are just a few of my favorites.

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/2012/03/hello-emmerson/feed/ 1 Sweet AND Cute! http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/2012/03/sweet-and-cute/ http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/2012/03/sweet-and-cute/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:57:26 +0000 admin http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/?p=432 Even though Zachary didn’t like to sit still for two seconds, there’s no denying he’s sweet AND cute! After playing in the backyard, we moved indoors where he upped the cuteness factor even more.

 

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Dad w/Dasha

Dad w/Dasha 2

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I love the little bubbles that formed in her rosebud lips while she slept. And as you can see, baby Dasha is just as beautiful as her mother.

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Thanks to Nirvana Yoga in Grant Park for allowing us to do our photo session there. http://nirvanayogaatlanta.com/

]]> http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/2011/12/yoga-mama-to-be/feed/ 2 One of My Many Blessings http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/2011/11/one-of-my-many-blessings/ http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/2011/11/one-of-my-many-blessings/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:45:45 +0000 admin http://www.shifrinphotography.com/blog/?p=352 This Thanksgiving was particularly special for me because my sister Judy and my niece Sabina came for a visit. I don’t see them as often as I’d like – they live 900 miles away – and because Sabina is growing up so fast I try to photograph her every chance I get. (Hint to Jenna: I’d also love to photograph my grand niece and nephew every once in a while – in daylight…)

This time I wanted to test a new studio backdrop and I knew Sabina would be perfect for it. Even better, she’s recently taught herself to french braid her hair while it’s wet, creating gorgeous waves when she takes the braid out. Here are a few of my favorites from our weekend session. I know it’s a cliche’, but Sabina is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.

 

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