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for those who visit my blog often, you know that these little faces (well, 2 are not so little anymore) are regulars around here, and around our house too … this time we introduce a new little one, who came unexpectedly and has delighted us all, his name is alex, he is 5-months old and like his big brother, he hit the lottery with those fantastic blue eyes…

rachel and jose and their party of 5 joined us for the StudioMini sessions event we threw 2 weeks ago as part of our new “Studio-PhotoShoot” offering, these sessions take place at this AMAZING photo studio near downtown greensboro, and the kids seem to love it as much as the adults! you’ll see why.

dear villalbas thank you all for making it so easy and so fun for me. working with you is ALWAYS a pleasure.

princess celia. the one on the right is SO her.

… those eyes! (sigh) those eyes…

here he is, mr. alex . welcome to my blog baby boy.

jacob and celia are so full of energy. jacob might have the most contagious laugh i’ve heard.

p.r.e.t.t.y.

this candid laughs are coming to you thanks to the help of my dear friend martin, i can’t imagine what was he doing behind my back, i don’t want to know it, but it worked

thanks once again guys, you make such beautiful and happy kids.

love

aris

a couple of years ago i heard the story of a photographer from NYC, Scott Harrison, who went to west africa as a photojournalist volunteer.  the project changed his life (and the lives of many others)…. watching the video and reading the stories on the web had a great impact on me.  like the fact that almost a billion people live without clean water.  and that women and children in places like  sub-saharan africa walk up to four hours each day to get water – and that every 19 seconds a mother loses one of her children because of this same contaminated water.  this breaks my heart in pieces.  it makes me immensely grateful for the life i get to live, but also creates a profound feeling of responsibility, and, since i believe that the worst of sins is indifference, i’ve decided to use my modest ways (photography work, blogging, donations, etc) to help.

CHARITY: WATER is one of my favorite charity foundations. please open you hearts and give just 10 minutes of your time to watch this video or visit their website. i’m sure, like me, you would love to be part of such a great movement.

me and mine are so excited to show you our new and re-designed website and logo.

we hope you absolutely LOVE it  and bring all the people you can to visit us!

to celebrate it we are giving $50 off the sitting fee for those who book a photo session anytime the whole month of MAY regardless of when the session is scheduled!!!!

enjoy it…

love

the wells.

far far away, where i am right now with my family, i want to wish you all the best, most fun, incredible new year.

to my clients, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your support, working with you was not work.

to my family, i love you more than you can ever imagine.

con todo mi amor.

aris

remember  jack, the cute  little man, a couple of posts down? gina is his oldest sister and last saturday i went over  to their house to photograph her on prom night, well, right before she and will, her handsome boyfriend, left for the party, it was a last minute call but a great session, one of those that just go perfectly, she is not only a beautiful and very sweet chick but also very self confident, didn’t even need the warm up time in front of the camera, it was just very relaxed and natural, you’ll see it in the pictures, she and will are such a cute couple that made my work so easy, except for the fact that they are so tall, i should have worn my high heels that day … thanks guys, i hope you had a great night!

will and gina

these are the “must have” images… daddy and his little girl….

gina with little sisters, abbey and bridget, by the way girls i’ll be posting your gorgeous pictures in a couple of days…

LOVE this image…

thank you all for your kindness, you’re such a cool family…

see you all soon.

the Barack Obama era began with a massive, peaceful, emotional gathering, a sober speech and jubilant celebrations that went on till the wee hours. (People magazine, last week’s edition).

… and I’m so happy to get to live this moment in history, i want to share with you some of the most beautiful images I’ve seen from that day, from one of my favorite blogs “The Big Picture”. please scroll all the way down… and enjoy it!

The Inauguration of President Barack Obama