Danielle Mahoney Photography

Laura, Rachelle, & Harrison

Sunday, November 13, 2011 9:23 pm Posted in Babies, Children, Families

Moments after Rachelle and I booked the date for her family photo shoot, she sent me a picture of her son with the sweetest smile that wrinkled his nose.

“We call him Mr. Wrinkle Nose!” she wrote.

I immediately knew I liked her! It wasn’t just because she couldn’t wait to introduce me to Harrison, but I could actually feel her beaming through email! I knew we’d have a great time.

Rachelle has a big, happy laugh, and as we walked around the park I noticed that she doesn’t just beam when she talks about Harrison… Laura and Rachelle have been together for 13 years, and her eyes twinkle and her face beams when she looks at Laura.

Harrison is so, so handsome, and he is a calm, laid-back, easy-going, happy baby. He turned one in October and loves to read books- flipping over each page fast and then going right to the next book.

FUN FACT: Rachelle and Laura actually took Harrison out for his VERY FIRST haircut the same day as photos (!!). And it looked GREAT! (I’m still terrified to get Hudson’s haircut…) (They made sure to leave a few curls in the back.)

Conversation with Rachelle and Laura was easy, and I absolutely fell in love with Harrison. I left the park last Saturday truly feeling like we were great friends that had known each other for years.

Thanks, Rachelle & Laura!! Can’t wait to see you guys again!

by Danielle

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Matt, Corey & Teagan

Sunday, November 13, 2011 3:07 pm Posted in Children, Families

I had never met Corey or her friend that referred her to me. It’s so cool when referrals go through chains of friends! Despite being completely booked, we were able to make our schedules work so that Corey and Matt could have some family photos taken in time for the holidays. Teagan is a gorgeous, happy 10 month old with a big wide open laugh. She gets so much pure happiness from clapping her hands, and she likes to take off her shoes and be free to move around. They are an outdoorsy family, and Matt claims to be a really good cart wheeler (although I forgot to make him prove it!) We had a gorgeous fall day for photos, and I’m so glad we met!!

Corey and Matt- it was so great to meet you guys!! Thanks so much!!

by Danielle

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The Araya Family

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 11:55 pm Posted in Children, Families

Andria and I first met at work. Our children are the same ages and we have compared many notes on our “oldest” and “middle” children. It took about 30 seconds after meeting Andria to really like her. Everyone who meets her is drawn in to her welcoming spirit. It doesn’t take very long to confirm that she is a hard worker, fantastic mom, and behind her natural beauty and radiant smile, her sailor mouth actually rivals even the most devoted pirates! (Love her!)

Although I had met Nico a few times, I finally got to meet her whole family a couple of weekends ago. We had a great time running around an open farm field and playing all kinds of games. Nico is seven years old. He is thoughtful and warm, and unquestionably smart. He is just as happy laying back with a book as he his flying through the air with his dad’s feet as his airplane trajectory. Four year old Matteo appears to be a little shy at first, but he is devilishly lovable with his flirtatious, mischievous smile. It’s easy to see his mind constantly cranking and absorbing the world around him, and he became my fast friend when I hired him to help me take pictures. Camila (or usually just Mila) is a gorgeous girl who just takes everything in. She just turned one, and rolls with the punches and gets right in the mayhem with her big brothers. She’s a great little walker and kicked it up with a timeless polka dotted dress and Converse sneakers. Although some people claim to have literally seen a glowing halo right above her head, she isn’t afraid to eat a little dirt now and then.

Okay, enough chatter. Photo time. Enjoy!

Shenanigans!

PHOTO BELOW TAKEN BY MATTEO ARAYA, AGE 4.

by Danielle

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Matt, Alicia & Delilah

Monday, September 5, 2011 11:46 pm Posted in Dog Babies, Love Birds

I met Matt and Alicia for the first time two Sundays ago and immediately felt like I had known them for a long time. They are both so welcoming and friendly and conversation was easy. Perhaps the coolest thing I learned about them during our shoot was that they first met each other in the fourth grade! They were friends through school, started dating (if I remember right) their senior year of high school, and were married a few years ago in a small ceremony. They began to expand their family soon after by adopting Delilah from the local SPCA. (She is really the sweetest, happiest girl! and so pretty!) We had a fun, early morning walk around Matt and Alicia’s city and I was able to catch some really genuine moments between these two; they are simply very easy with each other.

Sidenote: I would LOVE to see pictures of these two in fourth grade together!!

Matt and Alicia- you guys are the best! Thanks so much for a great morning, and congratulations on your NEW! home!!

by Danielle

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Ray Family Summer 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011 12:14 am Posted in Children, Families

Quick sneak peak for the Ray Family!

Despite a terribly hot and humid summer morning and an obscene display of relentless biting flies, I really, really enjoyed meeting Brian, Laura, Austin and Aidan, and Kylie- their little tomboy dog. Austin is two and loves trains and soccer, and he couldn’t wait to visit the old bus stashed away at the park. He is such a sweet boy with very promising gig as my assistant shooter on some upcoming jobs! Check out how well he handled a camera…