goodbye autumn

So the beginning of November is upon us, which means suddenly we are scrambling around preparing for all the holidays, right? After hurricane Sandy, I lost power for 48 hours (which is nothing compared to what other friends and family are enduring at the moment). It was really frightening listening to the wind howling in the pitch dark (it sometimes sounded like a truck driving right into my house).  Lot's of limbs falling on the roof, which caused minor damage. I am considering myself very lucky!  I really appreciate the most basic things right now (like water). I read actual books by flashlight and with out all the noise of the internet and iphone and TV, spent time just thinking about all the things I am grateful for. I hope those of you in the tri-state area can get back to some sense of normalcy soon! Finally being able to watch all the news is heartbreaking. Some of the stories that have come out of this hurricane are truly heroic. This was a real tear-jerker. Also all the wonderful birth stories! And to make things better after watching all these sad stories on the news, I saw this picture of a rainbow over the city. Growing up in NYC I will always consider myself a New Yorker. Strong people there. Sending all my best to my city!

Don't forget if you still need your holiday card pictures, I can help with that! Just send me a message . And most importantly don't forget to appreciate the tiny things! Have a lovely weekend all  -Kate

PS-these pictures were taken pre Sandy. Right now the roads and yards are still littered with trees! If you want to help you can donate to the RED CROSS RELIEF FUND. So many families have lost everything!

lake house

Last Weekend I got to photograph the Brown family, at both their lake house and their land and barn in Washington. This is the second half of the images from our fun photo session. If you want to see the first half, you can check it out here.

the sugar maples

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Shot at The Mayflower Inn and Spa today. I am photographing a wedding here on Saturday. Um. Thrilled.

cogan family

I was so excited to hang out with the Cogan family on Sunday. The girls were so sweet and full of energy. It was a perfect setting for fall pictures. They have the most amazing pumpkin  & squashes from their garden! Lucky me, I got to take some home! Thank you so much to Ellie & Lucy for making this shoot so much fun, and for sharing their beloved pumpkins with me!

brown family

photo by Patrick

It was a beautiful late Saturday afternoon (just before sunset) where I met the Brown family atop the hills of Washington, CT. It had been two years since I had photographed them, and it was so nice to see how much the boys have grown. Patrick (11) quizzed me on my knowledge of The Hunger Games (didn't know anything). He asked if he could try out my camera (which I let him do at the end of the session). He was so sweet taking pictures, I was lucky enough to catch him take one of his parents . I love a budding photographer.

shifting gears

Off I go to Atlanta for the week. Saying goodbye to fall in New England, and hello to sweet tea, cheese grits, southern accents, Peachtree Road (S).

autumn's golden light

Well, It's officially sweater weather in CT. As temperatures went from the high 70's on Friday down to the fifties, by the end of the weekend. This week I will be traveling to Atlanta, GA, so I will miss some of the color shifts. It has been way too long since I have been there. Peachtree everything, amazing cheese grits at the OK Cafe (can not be missed if you ever go there), my father's play, and visiting with family. I get to spend two whole days (and nights) with my sister, which I am really looking forward to.
Have a great week!