Photography: Mommy & Amaury

Capture all the memories. Yes, I’m the aunt running around with a camera, trying to make sure I catch it all. These kids are growing so fast, and it’s my job to make sure we never forget the little fingers, the innocent smiles, and the adorable little dimples. Since Amaury will be turning one soon, My sister Jula wanted me to photograph her mini me.
I’ve been dipping my toe in studio photography, and it’s a different world from natural lighting (out door photography). I have to learn how to manipulate and create light where it didn’t exist before. Not to mention, doing that while I have a squirming baby who wasn’t really in the mood to stay still. I told Jula to hop in the picture to make Ama feel a little more comfortable, and will you look at that, it actually worked!
I still have a lot to learn, and I’ll get there in due time, but for now, I’m pretty happy that my sister loved all the pictures, and I get to call that a win!
PS. Amaury’s all white outfit was provided by my trip to Cuba last year, and he has finally grown into it, pero que caballero! 
Muchos besos,

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Family: Elias Has a Baptism

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My cousin Sasha’s second baby boy, Elias was being presented to the church. Mami and I kidnapped my niece Harlie and headed to Brooklyn. This is the second time I’ve been to this church, and it felt like the first time. It’s absolutely stunning. I brung my trusty sidekick with me (my camera) and put her to good use.
Every single time I saw Elias, I swear I was staring at his older brother Jonahs. They have the same little face, and I can’t get over it! The cuteness!

Family: Mami Get’s Confirmed

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Sundays are for family. If you’ve been around this blog for a little while, you definitely have heard that saying before. It’s been a little tricky lately since we all have so much stuff going on. Last weekend I was in Miami for a day (You’ll read about that soon enough) and my schedule, and everyone else’s get’s a little hectic. This Sunday my mother was getting confirmed at our church. She’s been taking all her classes, and today was the big day.
Yo, this mass was 3 hours…. that is waaaaay too long!
I can do my hour mass and go about my day, but three hours!? It didn’t help that one of the pastors spoke low into his microphone, so I was dozing in an out of that sermon. The rest was absolutely beautiful. We were restricted on taking pictures and I was internally twitching. Here I am with my bog old camera and huge telephoto lens attached and I can’t even capture the moment the way I want to. I get it though, respect the house of the lord— (doesn’t mean I have to be happy about it)
After mass, we all went out to eat. My gorgeous little niece and nephew, Amaury & Harlie were little monsters, eating everything in sight. They’re getting so big so fast, I can’t stand it!
The adult’s food order took forever, so I did my part in stuffing my face with salad and breadsticks. My entree is currently getting devoured on my lunch break while I type up this post. Hey, make it work.

Photo Journal: Training Jolie

We all have friends who we barely see anymore. Life happens, we all get busy, we all have things that need to get done.
On this weekend, I wanted to surprise and make some time for friends who have always been so dear to me. Their house is usually loud and filled with laughter. I used to love spending summer’s in Connecticut and forgetting all my troubles of NYC life, even if it was just for a  little bit.
This morning stroll, Jolie, who’s the spitting image of her father wanted to take her bike out for spin. She’s gotten so big and beautiful, it only reminded me of when I held her as a baby. But she’s a big girl now, and she was telling me how she was ready to ride with training wheels. I believe her, but I don’t think anyone is ready for that yet.
Can you stay small just a little bit longer?
Maybe the wheels will be gone next time I come to visit.
Later,