A Belated Mother's Day Post for My Mom...

Il Vagabondo - The Vagabond...

My mother has been calling me this for as long as I can remember. Still, regardless of where I was or what I was doing, mom was always home. Eternally supportive...she encouraged me to take chances, to explore the possibilities, to develop on my own terms. And now that I am older I realize that she, herself, was developing through it all. She was growing up as we were...taking cues from her surroundings and blossoming into an amazing woman. Not a perfect woman...an amazing one.

Everyone who meets my mom falls for her immediately. I always thought that this was because she is smart and pretty and independent and fun and all of those things that you admire about other people. But it's more than that...and I realize this now. It's because she listens as well as she speaks. She listens because she wants to learn from you...to grow from you. She realizes that each life is a story and that all people contribute something unique to this world. She encourages individuality and self-expression. She encourages you being you...cause when it really comes down to it, who better can you be??

So Mamma, on this Mother's Day I wish the World back to you...knowing that that's all you've ever wished for me. You are a blessing...and my most cherished possession.

Here are some photos from Mother's Day Brunch last Sunday...what a great day it was!!

Ti voglio tutto bene,
t

Here she is...my mom, Alessandra

group shot courtesy of Kelli Marsh

Kelli and her mom, Anita sneak a laugh while Ali sneaks a smooch.

muhhhhaa...

Kelli & a gelled flash in extreme close-up vision

ay, oh...who's this guy??

In other news...

Leaving for Cabo San Lucas this Wednesday for Lori & Erik's Wedding. It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it!! Word is that the weather should be better than perfect...I am so excited!!

I shot an amazing wedding this past weekend with my good friend and inspiration Erich Camping. He invited along another photographer, Amanda Padgham, who was an absolute joy. Amanda is a children's portrait photographer working in the Rochester area. She has an amazing spirit and is extremely passionate about her work. Great working with you Amanda...I hope that we can do it again in the future. The wedding was at a quaint little Bed and Breakfast in Canandaigua. The guests were extremely fun and the bride and groom were stunning!! A whole-hearted thank you to Rachel and Brian for having us along. I'll be posting soon with some previews.

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Happy Days All.

Best,
t

One Amazing Day

Hello Hello.

Do you know how somedays are just awesome?? Well that's the kind of day i had this past Sunday.

It began with 9 brave souls poised to battle the sundrenched asphalt of Lake Avenue in a grueling 2.5 mile jaunt. With the soldiers fired up, we advanced upon our target. "ONTARIO BEACH PARK!!" I hollared back to the troops as we checked that our trainers were laced and our pink bandanas tightened. Little did we know that thousands of others had gathered upon that very spot. An impressive sight. The beginning of a great day.

The 'Pink Ribbon Walk & Run', organized by the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester was a huge deal!! Thousands of fired up, enthusiastic people woke up early on Mother's Day Morning, dispite the wicked winds, to show their support for those fighting the battle against breast cancer. Team Flint represented with great enthusiasm. Our sponsors opened their hearts and their pockets and contributed over $1,000 to the cause!!! A super-giant thank you to all who participated...your support is cherished. A big shout out to Miss Kelli Marsh who joined me in my photographic quest and emerged with some killer images. Keep it up Kel...you're so money baby.

So here they are...Team Flint. left to right...Ali of Eleven Eleven Designs, Ali - my sister (yes, i have two amazing Ali's in my life), Lindsay, Kelli, Lynn, Anita (...and i have an amazing Lindsay, Kelli, Lynn and Anita too!) and chillin up front is the doctor himself...Mister Michael Marsh. Jason was not available for the photo and no one knows quite why. hmmm. Thank you guys again...you all rock really hard.








...good times. great memories. Happy Mother's Day to all who apply. Many more.

After the walk it was off to Mother's Day brunch at Jack Lavier's. I decided to take my flash and gels along with me.

...stay tuned to see how that turned out...

much love,
t