• decorating,  personal

    halloween @ the heraghty’s

    November 4, 2024 /

    Every year my EXTREMELY talented, artistic friends do a whole Halloween event at their house. Since they’re an hour away and I always miss it, we made an actual plan for me to go up and visit, have sushi and take some pictures this year. And it did not disappoint. This year’s theme was Beetlejuice and they nailed it. They hand made every single thing you see. I still haven’t seen the second movie, but their house looked amazing- they didn’t miss a detail. Of course i had to take a few pictures of Wally (the escape artist dog) and the girls (Eoin was at football- so bummed I missed him) but I’ll be back to visit soon.
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  • couples,  engagement

    bridget & eamon get engaged

    October 24, 2024 /

    So many congratulations to the happy couple! Eamon proposed to Bridget in September on the beach in Long Beach. Because seeing me would have ruined the surprise, I hid with Bridget’s sister Emily under the boardwalk (do not recommend) until they made it down to the jetty and Eamon got on a knee. We hung out and shot a little more after the proposal. And of course, there’s always time for ice cream!!
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  • babies,  children & families

    the cart family + 1

    October 23, 2024 /

    I’ve photographed so much of their lives and I feel lucky to keep on doing that thru all their new adventures- including this new adventure. A new baby boy on the way! Big congratulations to all of the family (extended family too). Chris is going to be a great big brother!
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  • food

    a project that’s yum- {4th of July}

    October 22, 2024 /

    Well, now you all know that the “project that’s yum” is a cookbook that is now published and available for sale here!! It’s getting some really great feedback from everyone who has been cooking up a storm from Barbara’s delicious dishes, let me know if you’ve made anything from the cookbook yet. In the meantime, we started working on part two of yum. Check out some of 4th of July (yeah, still really behind) fun.

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