The Magic of Now: Capturing Life’s Sweetest Moments with The Conways

Have you ever stopped in the middle of a chaotic day, taken a deep breath, and felt the vibrant pulse of life around you? Itโ€™s a rare moment, isnโ€™t it? Weโ€™re all so busy chasing after the next task on our never-ending to-do lists that we forget the beauty of simply being present. Isnโ€™t it funny how life often feels like a whirlwind, with us as mere passengers in a train speeding through moments we should cherish? What if you could pause that train, even just for a little while, to gaze out the window at the breathtaking scenery of your everyday life?
Thatโ€™s the beauty wrapped up in โ€œThe Magic of Nowโ€ sessions. Itโ€™s about diving headfirst into the beautiful chaos of your life, the heartwarming snippets that truly define your family. Imagine me as a fly on the wall, stealthily documenting those unfiltered moments you hardly recognize as remarkable.

How It Works

Every journey begins with planning; itโ€™s like setting the stage for your own personal masterpiece. Together, we craft a mood board that serves as a visual compass for our time together. Think of it as a roadmap that guides us to your unique story. Wouldnโ€™t it be exciting to see your lifestyle captured not just in photographs, but through a lens that reflects your essence? A visual diary of sorts, where every image pulses with the energy of your family.

Gabbyโ€™s session was all about capturing her and her two adorable babies. We kicked things off by raiding her closetโ€”yes, you read that right! As Gabby started picking out clothes for her little ones, I gently stopped her and said, โ€œHold up. We dress Mom first.โ€

Why? Because as moms, weโ€™re always putting our kids first. Every decision, every chore, every priority revolves around them. But this session? This is about you. Itโ€™s about putting yourself first, even if just for a moment. Once Gabbyโ€™s outfit was sorted, we coordinated pieces for her little ones to match her effortless vibe.

A Day to Remember

The session itself felt like hanging out with an old friend. Gabby even made a stunning charcuterie board (and let me tell you, Iโ€™m a sucker for a good charcuterie board!). Between the snacks and laughter, I captured moments that felt completely authenticโ€”cuddling with her chubby-cheeked baby, dancing in the kitchen, and all the tiny, magical in-between moments.

mom holding playful baby with the tongue out, while hanging out at home on their couch

As moms, weโ€™re often the ones behind the camera, snapping pictures of everyone else. โ€œThe Magic of Nowโ€ is your time to shine, to be seen, and to have those precious memories preserved forever. โ€œThe Magic of Nowโ€ isnโ€™t just a mantra; itโ€™s an opportunity to shine. Those authentic photographs are treasures, a narrative of your motherhood and your familyโ€™s laughter.

Life can be fleeting, and those little moments of joy often slip through our fingers like grains of sand. Yet, when they are immortalized in photographs, they become eternal. So, the next time you find yourself caught up in the whirlwind, ask yourself: When was the last time you lived fully in the moment? Take a chance to embrace the chaosโ€”because within that chaos lies the real magic of your life, just waiting to be captured. Life is waiting, vibrant and full of promise; together, letโ€™s seize it, frame by frame.

close up black and white photograph of a mother holding her infant, while appreciating her daughters tiny toes

Making Magic In The Bronx- Rinaldi & Ruth’s Elopement

When youโ€™re in the Bronx, you learn to roll with whatever the city throws your wayโ€”and thatโ€™s exactly what we did during Rinaldi and Ruthโ€™s City Hall elopement. These two lovebirds kept it cool and stylish, proving that love is the real showstopper, no matter how grungy and busy the streets of New York are.

Ruth brought her A-game with her Karol G-inspired vibe, showing off her killer nails and fashion sense that made her look like she just stepped out of a music video. Rinaldi matched her energy with ease, and together they radiated joy that could outshine any backdrop.

This elopement had a special twist for me, too. I photographed Rinaldiโ€™s sister two years ago for her sweet sixteen portraits. Seeing her now as a proud “titi” to her brotherโ€™s adorable newborn was such a full-circle moment. Itโ€™s wild how much life can change in just a couple of years, and being part of this familyโ€™s journey was the cherry on top.

Sure, we had the usual city obstaclesโ€”no photography allowed inside City Hall and scaffolding galore outside. But guess what? That didnโ€™t matter. Because when youโ€™re documenting something as raw and real as two people saying “I do,” the emotion takes center stage. The laughter, the happy tears, the way Ruth and Rinaldi looked at each otherโ€”it was pure magic, Bronx-style.

So, scaffolding? Whatever. Government restrictions? Bring it on. With moments this real, I got this, no matter what.