Category Archives: Families

The Arruda Family

Every once in a while, Amy and I have a little moment when we just stop and realize how lucky we are. Most recently, this happened on Monday. We woke up early, flew to Rhode Island, got picked up by Tim, drove to the Massachusetts coast and shot for him and his family. Afterwards, we...

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August 5, 2010 - 4:42 pm

Elizabeth Arruda - I can’t thank you enough for helping us capture the love in our family. I keep looking at these over and over again. From the bottom of my heart…. thank you

August 5, 2010 - 2:14 pm

Ryan Thompson - I’m a huge fan of idea stealing. I steal yours constantly.

August 4, 2010 - 11:23 pm

Gene - Great job you two! Family treasures.

August 4, 2010 - 2:51 pm

Haley - these are great….what beautiful treasures. =) love.

August 4, 2010 - 10:57 am

Tim Arruda - Tony and Amy, I could not ask for more. They are absolutely beautiful, and my parents love them as well. Thanks so much for everything.

Tim

August 4, 2010 - 10:27 am

bizior - love the colors, and what a great use of tilt lens!

The Daniel Family

The other day we took a trip up to Northeast Philly to shoot for the Daniel’s. We love shooting kids and families. We were telling them that the only thing you really hope for is that the kids smile and Jasmine was smiling like crazy. Had a lot of fun with these guys! Here’s a...

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August 5, 2010 - 4:40 pm

Elizabeth - I can’t thank you enough for helping us capture this time with our family. I keep looking at the pictures over and over again…. what a gift….. from the bottom of my heart thank you both

August 4, 2010 - 12:17 pm

joshua - congrats………great work of photography!!!!!!!!
seldom do you see babies smiling like Jasmine…….
i think i am lucky to be her uncle….

August 4, 2010 - 11:42 am

joshua - congrats………great work of photography!!!!!!!!
seldom do you see babies smiling like Jasmine…….
i think i am lucky to be her niece….

July 30, 2010 - 1:28 pm

Kara - What a beautiful family!

July 30, 2010 - 12:09 pm

Dawn - Beautiful shots! Her parents will cherish these for such a long time!

Caleb and the Coombs’

It’s quick-turnaround Friday!… Last night we were up in Central PA. A beautiful little town by the river with a beautiful family. There were lions, a dog the size of a lion, golf carts (see bottom) and fully-clothed swimming… So, yeah, it was a fun shoot :)… Enjoy!… I love these next two… The golf...

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July 21, 2010 - 10:49 am

Hope - Thanks again, Amy and Tony for these amazing photos to cherish of our family during this exciting journey!!!!

July 21, 2010 - 10:21 am

Danielle - These are great. Makes me very excited to set up another session when our baby is all smiles like that!

July 19, 2010 - 1:11 pm

June - These are amazing! Hope he is sooo beautiful. I just love this set.

July 17, 2010 - 11:12 am

carrie - Oh I just love everything you guys do!

What TS lens do you use?

July 16, 2010 - 4:10 pm

Sandy Zirbel - Priceless. I love the little sneer on Caleb’s face when Hope is kissing his cheek. :)

July 16, 2010 - 1:43 pm

Danielle - I love the water dripping off of the feet!

July 16, 2010 - 1:39 pm

Amelia T - These are amazing baby photos! It helps that the baby is a adorable! Great job.

July 16, 2010 - 11:46 am

Corne & Lara - Awesome Tony & Amy!

Nolan the Newborn

On Monday, we had a glorious 1-mile commute to shoot for our friends Greg and Carla and their new baby boy, Nolan. Nolan was a trooper. We were really happy with what we got. Also, it’s worth noting that Carla had a baby 3 FREAKIN WEEKS AGO! On behalf of women everywhere (I’m not one),...

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May 20, 2010 - 1:05 am

Max A. Franks - Wow, love 2 thru 7. Beautiful work!

May 19, 2010 - 2:04 am

Olga - Que lindas fotografías, la del bebé en la batería es ESPECTACULAR!!!

May 17, 2010 - 9:57 am

Tony Hoffer - @Andrew – Yup!

May 17, 2010 - 9:55 am

Andrew - What is that on top of your speedlight in the pick of you both on the floor with the baby? Radiopoppers?

May 14, 2010 - 1:15 am

Singapore Food Photographers - Really Great shots! Awesome work guys :)

May 13, 2010 - 11:54 pm

Krystal - Have to say my favorite is the drum one! nice job!

May 13, 2010 - 9:40 am

Sara Martin - These are great Tony! I’m about to have our baby and am looking for ideas of how to “shoot” him once we get him home. Love this post!

May 12, 2010 - 9:31 pm

Corne Lategan - Awesome stuff Tony & Amy!

May 12, 2010 - 2:01 pm

Bob Hlavacek - You have truly captured the beginnings of a wonderful family.

May 12, 2010 - 1:56 pm

Erika - Such fun shots! Greg & Carla, your little guy is precious! Can’t wait to meet him in person :)

May 12, 2010 - 1:08 pm

Rae Barnes - these are awesome! makes me want a new baby JUST to have you come into our home to grab some like these. so sweet! also, love the on-the-job pics they grabbed of you guys. nice!

May 12, 2010 - 10:57 am

antonia - Awesome shots! Do you use some kind of flash for these? :)

May 12, 2010 - 10:46 am

Greg Lusby - P.S. While all of the shots are amazing, I love the way the drum shot turned out! Very cool!

May 12, 2010 - 10:46 am

Keith Estep - sweet! I’m shooting two newborns in a couple of days. These inspire!

May 12, 2010 - 10:41 am

Greg Lusby - So awesome! We love the way all of these came out! You guys are awesome! We had so much fun. Thanks again!

May 12, 2010 - 10:40 am

Tony Hoffer - Hey Keith, I took a few with the 45, 35 and 85… Amy has a Sigma 50.

May 12, 2010 - 10:27 am

Keith Estep - What lens is tha drum kit shot taken with and What’s on Amy’s camera? A Siggy?

The Chastain Family | Washington D.C.

On Tuesday, I spent my day down in D.C. shooting a family sessions for the Chastains. One of the great joys of my job is not only being able to go to all kinds of cool locations, but to be able to reconnect with lots of people I haven’t seen in a while. Jen and...

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May 22, 2010 - 8:26 am

Linette Kielinski - I Really enjoyed looking at the portraits of this beautiful family. Great shots too! I’m about to have my first family portrait session since having my second baby, and was looking for some good inspiration. Thank you!

April 16, 2010 - 5:21 pm

ernst - WOW! I am just drooling over myself looking at these (more so than the toddler). Number 9, 10 and 12…heck, all of them….are amazing.

April 15, 2010 - 8:18 pm

ck - These are amazing shots. That last one especially.

April 14, 2010 - 9:50 am

kristen lyons - Tony,
These pictures are wonderful. What a beautiful baby! You are truly talented.

April 11, 2010 - 8:39 am

Mikhail - Love these! Such a happy baby :)

April 10, 2010 - 7:04 am

Josh - Another lot of fabulous shots Tony. Well captured emotion and DoF.

April 9, 2010 - 3:27 pm

Alex Singh - It’s like the baby won’t quit smiling. These are precious. Great job.

April 8, 2010 - 9:56 pm

Keith Estep - The columns never looked better! That is such a nice place to shoot when the water steps are turned on…Great job!

April 8, 2010 - 1:04 pm

TOny Hoffer - Great pictures… Nice light, colours, atmosphere…beautifull !!! Would like to ask which lens do you use..thanks 4 answer.

April 8, 2010 - 11:52 am

leslie - I really like #9

April 8, 2010 - 11:36 am

Herson - Amazing shots like always!

April 8, 2010 - 10:19 am

jacqui - Love it, the colors are beautiful, the clarity and content are yummy. I really admire you work!

April 8, 2010 - 9:57 am

Dennis Pike - LOVE LOVE LOVE that silhouette. I have a thing for silhouettes, but that one is just epic.

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