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Sweet Charlotte’s parents won the Deserving-mama newborn session giveaway a few months ago and I almost died of happiness when she walked thru my studio door and I saw the cuteness abound. Talk about a total doll-face! Doesn’t get any cuter than this 9-pounder! Definitely one of my favorite galleries to date! Her parents followed...
What a beautiful opportunity I had in California last week to capture this unbelievably special little guy, Tenzin, at 3 weeks Earthside. 3.5-year-old big sis Indy was so good for her image too….. Most people don’t know I do offer in-home newborn sessions anywhere in Connecticut. I do have a small travel fee but your...
I’m THRILLED to announce I’m opening up studio time for MINI newborn sessions! I have had such a demand for these but until now, haven’t had the time between the full newborns, maternity and outdoor sessions I’ve been doing. But with my dedicated cozy commercial studio space, NOW is the time! These are PERFECT for...
When Natalie came in for her newborn session at a week old, she slept like a champ! Her parents are the sweetest couple and let me try lots of fun poses and setups with her. They followed the prep guide we send very carefully, I can always tell! Their contract with us indicated to steer...
^^^ Sweet “big” sister and newborn image from the VERY deserving mama who won LAST YEAR!!!! ^^^ ONCE AGAIN…….Its heeeeere! My once-a-year newborn session giveaway! This is just ONE ] of the ways we give back to the community, so go ahead – nominate yourself or somebody who is super deserving of a free...
I’d like to nominate Kelly Manoj John due 2/20/17 she’s expecting my very first grandchild which happens to be a lil GIRL!!!! Charlotte Rose couldn’t have asked for a better mommy❤. Kelly has waited for this day to come for a very long time. She’s a natural when it comes to caring for lil ones. ReplyCancel
I’d like to vote for Kamila Sadowski, who is truly the sweetest and most caring person I know. She’s always full of positive vibes regardless the circumstance.The warmth of her heart makes everyone feel special. I know that she’s going to be a great mom to her first baby, Jakub, who will arrive in just few days! I hope that she will get to catch first moments with her baby boy in this beautiful session. She truly deserves it.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Jessica Lawlor -due date April 4th. Jessica worked at the daycare my children attended. She has always had this amazing warmth to her whereby children gravitate to her. She was always kind, caring, thoughtful and reliable, fun and funny!! My daughter Natalie never wanted to go home when I picked her up. She wanted more time with Miss Jessica when she 2. She was the only teacher my daughter responded to like this. To this day my children still think of her and light up when they see her. She is a special person who is so deserving of this opportunity.
She will be an amazing mother!!
We are sure if it!!
Maria ScanlonReplyCancel
I am nominating Jessica Lawlor who is due with her first child, a baby girl April 4th 2017. She was such a blessing in our lives while we resided in CT, as she was one of the very few whom I trusted to watch my daughter. She is loyal, respecful, loving, nurturing and I KNOW will be an amazing mother to her daughter. ReplyCancel
Jessica lawlor is due April 4 and I cannot wait to meet her daughter charlotte! She is going to be an amazing mother. For years, Jessica has taken care of other people’s children, starting her career as a preschool teacher, nannying, and now following God’s direction into nursing…she is always taking care of others. I would love for this newborn session to be taken care of for her! ReplyCancel
I’d like to nominate my niece Emily her due date is April 20th. I would love for her to win this because of the grace in which she handled everything, she andid her husband started at a young age having their first child but the managed everything from working and continuing their collage educations. They are due for their second child now and I would love for them to have this awesome gift. Thank you. ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my daughter in law Kamila Sadowski who is due January 26th. I am very happy to see my son starting a family with such a wonderful woman as Kamila. The love and respect they have for each other is just inspiring. Being a mother it is a pleasure for me to watch them go through life together with a smile on their faces and always holding hands. First dating, then engagement followed by a beautiful wedding and now having a baby. They are also giving me one of the most beautiful gifts one can ever receive my first grandchild- baby boy Jakob. Kami will be a wonderful mom with no doubts. She is the most caring and loving person I know. I think that through all she does and how she leads her life she deserves this photo session the most! ReplyCancel
Jessica Consolini Lawlor and Justin Lawlor are expecting a girl! On April 4th, Charlotte Noelle will be welcomed into the world with smiles, tears, and parents that truly love her. While I haven’t seen Jessica act as a mother, I know her character to be patient. I’ve watched her deal calmly with people that others blew up at, and blew off. I know her character to be loving. I’ve seen her time and time again set herself aside to work with and minister to people that she loves. I know her character to be diligent. While holding a normal job she went to school and excelled! I know her character to be compassionate. I’ve seen her, even amidst a busy schedule stop and talk to people having a rough day.
-Teddy ReplyCancel
Ola Blackmer and her SECOND baby GIRL coming July!! Up until today we all waited in suspense as to what she is going to have, and she facetimed me a couple of minutes ago sharing the wonderful news!! Don’t worry I checked with her first before I could post on social media 🙂 Her first baby girl is such a handful but Ola manages her so well. She is blessed with having a second girl and she is so prepared. I would love nothing more than to see her beautiful babies photographed. ReplyCancel
I am voting for the lovely Mrs. Emily Emmons. Emily’s due date is April 20th, and I am excited for her, Jeremy and Gunnar, who is getting himself a little sister! Emily is just the sweetest, most loving mother who has been through a lot lately. She and her husband and son had moved to the west coast with the intention of finding work and a starting their life there, and then returned to Connecticut to live. They have struggled and are very deserving of a break! Emily and the baby would make a beautiful picture for you, too.ReplyCancel
Jessica Lawlor, who is due on April 4. Jessica has been part of our family for about 10 years. We are so excited to share this next chapter of her life. She has selflessly cared for our girls for many years and I would love for her to have this photoshoot to document her own special bundle of joy! ReplyCancel
Jessica Lawlor is due April 4!! Jessica has been taking care of my kids for the past 10 years. She has been a great influence to my daughters along with the many other children that she has taken care of. She is now awaiting the arrival of her own baby girl. I know that this photoshoot would mean so much to her! ReplyCancel
I am nominating Kennth Blackmer, his wife Ola Blackmer and baby #2 due in July. I was Kenny’s bus driver when he was in elementary school. Although I might sound old he is only 29 🙂 He was always such an adventurous young boy, never stopped moving. I got the pleasure of meeting their daughter Izabela, and I have to say she is totally a mini version of Kenny. I had met Ola on their wedding day and she was radiating in beauty. She went out of her way to make her guests feel welcome, connecting with everyone. They have done so much for each other, their daughter, friends and family. This gift would be a blessing. ReplyCancel
I am nominating my friend Kamila Sadowski, whose due date is January 26, 2017. I have known Kamila since 2013. Our relationship began with her being a babysitter to my three daughters. Within that first year of knowing her, Kamila has shown us what an amazing caregiver and person that she is. My children warmed up to her immediately. She is engaging, affectionate, genuine, honest, caring, intelligent, and so extremely hardworking. After completing her studies, Kamila began working full time during the week, and still managed to continue to help us on weekends and on occasional weeknights with our girls. The care and love that she gave to our family was and is unforgettable. We quickly became friends. In 2015, Kamila married an equally wonderful man, whose personality complements Kamila’s in every way. They are a loving and generous couple. At times, when we had to be away from home and our own immediate family refused our requests for help, this amazing couple cared for our canine son, even when Copper’s health was failing and he could not control his bodily functions. Caring for Copper was nearly like caring for a newborn, i.e., sleepless nights to take him outside to do his duty multiple times a night. My husband and I will forever be grateful to them for that sacrifice they made to give Copper comfort. We have tremendous respect for Kamila, and consider her a role model for our young daughters. She has shown strong work ethic, demonstrated good morals, is beautiful, and has a great outlook on life. Kamila is very patient, giving and nurturing. She will be a wonderful mother when that day comes. I truly hope she wins the opportunity to chronicle the beginning of her motherhood with your artistic photography. ReplyCancel
I vote for Stephanie Underwood. She has had many challenges throughout the course of her second pregnancy but she has never lost faith or her smile. Even with many hospital visits, bedrest and sick days, she has managed to continue being a wonderful mother to her sweet two year old daughter and has remained a good friend. She is more than deserving of some beautiful photos to mark the end of a tough journey and the start of a wonderful new beginning for her and her family. Due February 9thReplyCancel
I vote for Jessica Consolini Lawlor who is due on April 4, 2017. She has been the most amazing care giver to so many children over the almost 10 years I have known her. As the most exciting and creative preschool teacher I have ever seen. And now to see her get the chance for a family of her own, she is so very blessed!ReplyCancel
My vote is for Jessica (Consolini) Lawlor. Her daughter is due April 4th of 2017, and I would be thrilled to see little Lawlor photographed by such a talented photographer. Jessica is, in my estimation, most deserving of this giveaway. She has been a tirelessm uncomplaining mother-to-be, nanny and future nurse! She has a generous spirit and her kindness is felt in every encounter; I admire her indefatigable energy while she tackles a very challenging spring. Like many modern mothers, life will call her back to task before she is able to settle into motherhood and enjoy her daughter’s first months properly. I can think of no better way to preserve these missed moments than with time captured in photograph. ReplyCancel
Kenny & Ola Blackmer get my vote. I have known Kenny since high school. He was been one of my closest friends. Him and his wife are so caring and were always there for me and my family in times of need. They both extended their sorrows and kept checking up on me when my father had a heart attack and then ended up with pneumonia after his admission. I congratulate them on their newest addition coming in July, I know they are going to continue being great parents and friends. ReplyCancel
My wife Kate is expected to deliver the last week of March 2017. This date was pushed up from the original date of May 2nd due to a condition called Vasa Previa which is equivalent to a ticking time bomb for a fetus. This will be our second child and our first pregnancy was a breeze. I am sure you can imagine my wife’s disappointment when we received this news. The hardest part for my wife is dealing with the news that due to her Multiple Sclerosis she will have to be fully sedated during her c section and will not get to meet our new child until she wakes up and the child is all set up in the NICU. My wife is the most amazing mother to our soon to be two year old, is an amazing wife and a dedicated and loving second grade teacher. She is so selfless and giving and continually maintains her students and family in the center of her world even while battling MS. I want to win this so that my wife can look back at the beautiful photos of our newborn and think of how blessed and lucky we are instead of thinking about the bumpy road, uncertainty, and struggles we faced before our baby made an appearance in this world. ReplyCancel
I nominate my former co-worker Ola Blackmer and her baby coming this July. We worked together at the hospital when I worked for registration and she was a ER technician. I could depend on her to perform any task I needed of her. She was always so kind and caring to her patients. I know she is a great mom to her daughter, who is absolutely so cute. She is so driven to do her best whether at work or at home. This would be a perfect gift for her and her family. ReplyCancel
I nominate my dear friend Vanessa McFadden who is due March 8th. I have known Vanessa for many years and am happy to say I have had the privilege of also working along side her through these years. She is an extremely hard working woman always putting those around her first. Working long days and nights with no complaints, only to make everyone else feel better about themselves. Unfortunately she has had to overcome many hardships throughout her life but has always managed to keep her head up high and most importantly her family afloat. After many miscarriages she was blessed with her very own rainbow baby a son, who now is soon to be 3! Being blessed once again with her soon to be baby girl making her family complete. These photos would be the ultimate gift to remember these tiny but most precious moments of her family for this well deserved mama. Thank you for your consideration.ReplyCancel
Hi Saren! How are you hunny?
Ok I am nominating my sweet friend Dorie Seger, she is due March 24, 2017!
This is her third baby, a sweet boy! She has two little girls and is also a stepmom to her boyfriends two kids, son and daughter. Dorie is selfless and takes such good care of her kiddos! She is such a hard worker , she’s been a single Mom since her older daughter was born…until she met John. They are an amazing couple and had their sweet little girl and now expecting a son! Dorie is such an advocate for wellness and healthy eating/ excercise! You should see her working out 7 months preg, she’s so strong and determined and beautiful!
Last month when my sister in law, who is a single mom- was giving birth, I was at the hospital w her, Dorie messaged me and I told her what was going on Dorie organized a ton of donations for my sister in law that had nothing, my entire mini van was filled w baby supplies! Dorie told me she knew what it was like to be a single mom w nothing, I too was in that same position. So Dorie blew us away w love and support. With a huge heart and smile, her and her boyfriend don’t have a ton of extra stuff but she gave some of her own baby stuff away being preg herself to help out. Her Boyfriend John just finished nursing school, she has been there to support and love him through out his journey!
Dorie lost her sister a year ago, heartbreaking. I know she takes her sisters kids too sometimes and they have sleepovers, she is a fun and loving Aunty to her niece and nephew that will never see their Mama again.
Dorie is a grounded, down to earth, spiritual, motivated, selfless, loving, compassionate, and doesn’t take one second of life for granted!
She’s not a fancy Avon Mom… But I love her so much and she has been through allot, esp w her sister passing and always hanging on and getting through being a single Mama. What a blessing this would be for her and John, for her to feel special and loved.
Thank you Saren for considering Dorie! ReplyCancel
Jessica Lawler is due for my beautiful little cousin in April 4th. Jessica is one of the most loving people I know who has nanied for other families for as long as I can remember, she’s changed kids lives for the better with being so dedicated and loving like those children were her own! Now she is blessed to be a mother herself. She deserves this so much and it would absolutely make her ecstatic. And would love to show her baby girl to the world with the beautiful pictures you take! So please consider this wonderful giving loving mommy to be this oppottunity!!ReplyCancel
My granddaughter Ola Blackmer gets my vote. Ola is expecting her second baby in July. She is a gentle, kind-hearted, and warm mom to my great-granddaughter, Izabela. Ola works so hard at work, working long hours treating many patients everyday followed by the long trail of paperwork that she has to complete before the day is over. She then comes home and devotes every second to her husband and daughter. Her energy drives her to be the wonderful mother that she is today. Our family would be blessed if she could share professional pictures of my great-granddaughter/son with us. ReplyCancel
I’d like to nominate Kamila Sadowski for the photography session. Kami and her husband are expecting their 1st child. Kami has worked as an au pair and is now a dental assistant but still continues to visit and spend time with the children she took care of as her own, she is a very kind hearted, generous person and will be a wonderful mother!! Kami’s mother and siblings are in Europe and will not be here when Kami and Rafal welcome their son into the world, Kami and her husband are very deserving of this photo session, it would bring absolute joy to them to be able to share these beautiful photos taken by Saren Cassotto Photography!!!!!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Kamila Sadowski whom I met couple years ago at school. Since then we are staying in touch. When she told me she is expecting I was very happy for her and her husband. Kamila is caring, loving, and very optimistic person. I know that her family leaves in Poland so having this session will allow her family back there to see Jacob. Please let her win!!!!!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my friend and coworker Kamila Sadowski. Kami is such a generous and giving person and is always doing thoughtful things for others, so it would be wonderful if she could receive something like this , since she’s been talking about a newborn session ever since they found out they were expecting! I can’t think of a more deserving couple. ReplyCancel
I am voting for my nephew Kenny and Ola Blackmer. I have seen my nephew grow up from a little boy playing with fire trucks and ambulances into a young man who quickly matured and became a role model to his peers. He joined the Air Force and served his country for six years and would have continued if he had not hurt his back. He could not have found a better match than Ola. They have similar personalities, goal driven, determined, passionate, and inspiring. They both have similar likes (the medical field, country music, etc.) and dislikes. I think they are succeeding as parents, giving their daughter everything they can. I am beyond excited for them and their new addition coming in July! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Kamila Sadowski, due with her first baby at the end of the month. I know that she will be an amazing mom. She has so much energy and is very passionate with everything she does. Both her and her husband, Rafal, are such hard workers so this would be a deserving treat for them and their new family.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Stephanie Hathaway who is due February 6. Stephanie is already mama to Hadley (2) and has had a very very rough pregnancy with baby girl number two. Through it all, she has stayed positive and up beat for Hadley and her unborn daughter and has almost made it to the end of this rough road. She is an amazing mama, wife and friend who is more than deserving of some gorgeous photos of her soon to be family of four that she was worked so so so hard to get here!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Vickie Carmella. She is expecting her second baby on April 14th. I cannot think of anyone more deserving than Vickie for this wonderful prize.She is already an awesome Mommy to her adorable son, Jack. She also happens to be the kindest woman on the face of the earth! Her wise counsel and free advice have saved many of the pet parents at our company time and time again!!Good luck Vickie!!JaneReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my loving wife, Kamila Sadowski,
for your beautiful newborn session. Ever since we found out that she was
pregnant (39 weeks ago, and counting), she has been talking about having a
newborn session for our son. I hope that I can convince someone that Kami is
the person that deserves this session the most. I have never met anyone that is
so passionate about life and striving to be the best person possible. Kami is
very family oriented and I am convinced that she will be the best mom in the
world. In fact, the house is already turning into Jakub’s castle. There are
jumpers, strollers, scrapbooks waiting to be filled up all around the house. It
would be great to add a newborn session to our photo albums.
PS: I am so lucky to have Kami as my wife and the mother of
my future son.
Best regards,
Rafal
I nominate my friend Kamila Sadowski, who is due the 26th of January.
Kamila and I met as Au pairs almost 6 years ago. The fact that she decided to be an au pair, shows how much she loves kids. She still cares about her hostchildern and loves them as they were her own. How much she loves kids,as all others here do, doesnt need to be discussed, That is self evident (for her), for she decided to found a family and give a little Sadowski place in his new home and in her heart.
One thing about Kamila, that makes her unique is that she is passionate with everything and always gives her best. If she does something she does it 100 percent. Kamila met her husband in America and as passionate she is ( she is always all in, especially with her heart) she chose to leave her family and friends behind in Poland and moved to the love of her life Rafal Sadowski, who became a good friend of mine too. I am so proud of her how she manages everything there and never loses faith. She is the one who deserves a reward, a reward for her as a loving friend and loving mother.
All the best for you from the bottom of my heart! ReplyCancel
Please add my nomination for Emily Emond to all the rest! I have known Emily since before she was born. Emily’s mom is one of my most beloved friends, and Emily and my daughter are also best of friends. She, Jeremy, and their son Gunnar, are awaiting the birth of a daughter in April 2017, and they would be so happy to have this beautiful photo shoot to help preserve their memory of this special time. Emily and Jeremy are gentle souls whose warmth and friendship are all-inclusive of everyone they meet. Together with Gunnar, they are a sweet, kind, and loving family.ReplyCancel
I’m voting for Ola Blackmer and her family. I have known Ola since she was a little girl going to kindergarten with my nephew. I’ve seen her grow up into a beautiful woman. She would come to every family gathering we had and I have always considered her family. She would always come with a smile and a big appetite. I am so proud of her. Not many people can say they have made their dreams come true, but she is one of them! She has worked so hard to become a physician assistant (her DREAM job). She has always wanted to be a mom and have a large family, and now with her second baby coming in July, she is on the right track. Her next goal is to buy a forever home and settle down, and with her determination she will do it. She truly deserves this!ReplyCancel
I nominate my nephew Kenny and his wife Ola Blackmer. Kenny and Ola have very simplistic personalities. They had a small backyard wedding at their parents house, with minimal decor, soft tuned music, and a small sweet cake. They were so happy with how it turned out and their love shinned throughout the day. They are amazing parents to their baby girl and will be again in July when their little girl or boy arrives. I love you both! ReplyCancel
I nominate Tara Delap she deserves this new born photo shoot more than any one else I could even imagine. She has waiting a very long time to be a mother. Through heart ache and now falling in love with this sweet baby girl, due June 12th, she deserves an amazing timeless collection of pictures to enjoy of the new sweet bundle of joy that we all can not wait to love even more than we already do!!! ReplyCancel
Joan
I nominate Emily Edmond, her due date is April 20, 2017. I have known Emily since she was an infant. I had the privilege of caring for her while her mother worked. I have remained very close to the family ever since and have watched Emily grow into one of the most beautiful, kind, caring, compassionate people I know. She is a fabulous mother to her son, she didn’t just accept the responsibility at a young age, she blossomed with it. Her and her husband are prime examples of parents. They have raised their son to have all the same qualities of their own. He is a very kind, compassionate, respectful boy. Emily deserves every piece of happiness this world has to offer. ReplyCancel
I nominate Emily Emmons. She is due April 20th, 2017- I met Emily in 2000 and she and her family welcomed me into their home as an adopted child. She has been one of the best sister figure I could ever have. As I watch her patience, determination, and calm spirit as a parent, to her current son; she gives me hope when it comes to raising my own child some day. I see her as a person that is very deserving of anything positive that comes her way, I would love for her current son Gunnar and her newborn daughter to be granted this amazing opportunity as they are much deserving of it ! ReplyCancel
I am nominating Kamila Sadowski. She is truly one of the kindest, most generous, people I have ever met. I met her in school and we now work together! She is always there to lend a helping hand, whenever, and wherever possible. Not only is she a great friend to all, but she is a selfless person who always puts others before herself, an awesome wife, and a hard worker in EVERYTHING that she does. She deserves to have an amazing photo shoot for her future baby, Jacob “Kuba” Sadowski !! She is due any day now, and is going to be a wonderful mother. This would be the icing on the cake for her, having some great pictures to share with all of her family and friends.ReplyCancel
I nominate Jessica Consolini Lawlor due April 4,2017. Jess has been working so hard at being a nanny and going to school to be a nurse. I met her as a co-leader for a youth group for high school girls. She is a blast to be with. The girls loved her. In the middle of all this, Jess met and married a wonderful man . Bought a home and started on their journey together. She is well grounded and loves others deeply. Jess is going to make a great, fun, mom who will train up her baby in love for God and to serve others. ReplyCancel
Voting for Jessica Lawlor who is due April 4. Jessica has spent many years helping other people’s children. She was my older daughter’s preschool teacher and was absolutely fantastic. She is a hard worker with a heart of gold. It would be so fitting that someone who has had such a positive effect on other people’s children would win something special for the first child of her very own.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Kamila Sadowski. Kamila and Rafal are amazing couple with a beautifil but also complicated love story. After all obstacles they had met (living on the two different sides of the ocean) they finally got married. Now they are waiting for little Jacob. Newborn session will help them to share first moments of Jacob with family live in Poland. Good luck!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my amazing sister Jessica Lawlor! She is due April 4th and is about to be an awesome first time mom! She started babysitting when she was about 12 years old and adores children. I know giving birth to this beautiful baby girl will be the best day of my sisters life, because she has such a special bond with children and having one of her own..need less to say, that child will truly be blessed. Jessica also has a great appreciation for photography, especially since there is a 7 year age gap between us and I was her personal child model/doll, so we would have backyard photoshoots, (no joke-I can show you the pictures!) and I did’t always make it easy. I don’t know anyone who would appreciate and deserve this giveaway more than my sister.ReplyCancel
I vote for Emily Emmons! She’s expecting her first daughter on April 20, 2017. Emily has been a lifelong friend of myself and my sisters, as well as an excellent mother to her son, Gunnar. We are all so excited for her and would love for her to have artsy and beautiful pictures of her baby girl!ReplyCancel
I nominate my PA school buddy Ola Blackmer! I met Ola while we were going through PA school together, meeting through mutual friends. Ola is smart, caring, and serving. There were many nights where we spent writing up study guides, quizzing each other, and working on projects together. She always had a positive outlook on everything. At times, before certain exams she would give the class some words of encouragement before we all started. She wanted everyone in our class to succeed and she never thought only about herself. I thought she was crazy to have a baby during PA school, but I knew she was going to be able to handle it. On our last day, she brought her cute little Izabela and I instantly fell in love. I got to watch the interactions she had with her daughter and the strong bond they shared. I value our friendship. I cannot wait to meet baby number 2 coming in July! Congratulations again <3ReplyCancel
I nominate Emily Emmons! Emily is already a loving caring a patient mom to 8 year old Gunnar but is now expecting Gunnar’s little sister on April 20th. We have been happy to see her family grow throughout the years and blessed to have our family grow along the Emmond family. Emily deserves this as she is always thinking about her family and what fun they can all have! From walks to the pond to crafts or just plain old sit down and reading books! Cheers to their new addition!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Jessica Lawlor whose baby is expected April 4th of this year. I’m a teenager and Jess helped to mentor me along with many other girls. She made a difference in my life and I know that her baby will benefit from having a wonderful, caring, serving, devoted mother. She has always had a passion for little ones and I cannot what for her to be able to lavish that love on a child of her own. I hope she receives this photoshoot so that her family can forever remember the time the Lawlors began this exciting new chapter of their lives, with the unknown, unique potential of a newborn. She really is the best and it would be amazing to see her love for this child and the beauty of a new family be captured in a photo. ReplyCancel
Ola Blackmer and her baby coming in July!! I have known Ola since we worked together as partners working as EMT’s. I had just graduated the EMT program and I was so nervous to begin working, but Ola helped me transition in. She took time to introduce me to fellow coworkers, she taught me how to approach patients, how to remain calm in serious situations, and how to handle the job. She was a terrific mentor. She is special and deserves to win! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my beautiful daughter Kamila Sadowski that is due January 26th. She is my middle child that I used to call a trouble maker. Always full of life, ideas, seeking adventures, but also having this incredibly warm heart and willingness to help others. As a mother I could not be more proud of her. She travelled across the sea to find her other half and start a family on the other side of the globe. Even though I miss her so much I am extremely happy to see she has found the love of her life. She is married to a wonderful man, Rafal, and together they are not just a perfect match, but also great partners and team workers. They both work in health care profession and their dedication, caring for others and big heart can be seen wherever they go. Kami also attends school. I am astonished how they can work full time, attend college (while pregnant), start a family and stillI have time to take care of their relationship. I just cannot think of anyone more deserving than them. The distance between me and my daughter did not change anything, however I wish I could see her more often, stop by to have a cup of coffee or very soon just hold my grandson Jakob. This amazing photography session would be a wonderful gift not only for the new parents, but also for me, so I could see Jakob’s first days captured on paper! Whether she wins or not, I hope she sees my little note and she is surprised I made an effort to leave that comment since I do not speak English (I had a friend of mine translated this for me). I love you both or really three of you and I wish you good luck!ReplyCancel
I want to nominate my dearest friends Ola and Kenny Blackmer. They both are unbelievably amazing parents to their daughter Izabela and will be to their second baby coming in July. They have so much love for each other, their daughter, and their precious creation that is growing inside of her! She treats complete strangers that she meets everyday at work, as they seek care with such kindness, patience, and humbleness. She is a wonderful mom bringing her daughter to gymnastics every week, reading books to her, creating daily activities (painting with edible paint while facetiming me :)) etc. I would be so happy for the both of them if they were rewarded with this amazing gift! ReplyCancel
I am voting for my cousin Ola Blackmer who is having her second baby in July! I was so excited to find out that my cousin is having another baby because that means our family is going to grow that much bigger. This would be a perfect opportunity to capture her beautiful angel that is going to make his/her presence in July. Ola has so many school loans to pay back and having one less expense would be a tremendous help! She would love nothing more than to be able to photograph her baby because she was not able to with her first baby due to financial constraints :/ She is truly inspiring and anyone who gets the chance to meet her would say the same! ReplyCancel
I want to nominate my cousin Kenny Blackmer and his wife Ola Blackmer. Their second baby is due in July, and they have a beautiful, observant, curious 15 month old who is the best 15 month climber I know! Their daughter Izabela keeps them on their toes. It will be challenging to have two young kiddos, but I know they will do their best to raise their kids and help them become successful individuals just like they have become. They really really deserve this prize, please help make it possible! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate EmilyEmmons for this AWESOME Newborn Session Giveaway. She is due April 20. 2017 and I cannot wait!! We have been best friends since we were young and have only strengthened our friendship over the years. Emily is someone who always thinks of others, what she can do for them and how she can help. Becoming pregnant with her first child at a young age, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I knew her strength and character so I didn’t worry, I knew she would do her best. She did wonderfully 🙂 Emily and Jeremy have raised a compassionate, curious, loving little boy who is getting so big, I can’t believe it! With her second child due in April, I am so excited for her to add a little girl to the family. Baby Emmons and I almost share the same Birthday 🙂 Which makes me feel even more connected to Emily. Emily’s family has always made me feel as if I was part of their family, their love means the world to me. If Emily was gifted this Newborn Session I know she would be extremely grateful and appreciative. Thank you 🙂ReplyCancel
I nominate Kamila Sadowski. She is an outstanding person. We all love her for being a great daughter, loving wife and the best friend one can ever imagine. Also… it’s almost impossible not to mention her charisma and rockstar personality! This girl literally emanates with an amazing energy and positive vibes. Kamila, you rock! And… as our motto goes… let the good times roll! 😉ReplyCancel
I want to nominate Emily Emmons for this photography session. I have known Emily and her family for many years and I have seen her grow into the wonderful role of motherhood. She is a lovely, kind and patient mother to her son and can’t wait to meet her newborn in April. Your photography images mirror her taste for the natural, clean and vintage surroundings she grew up with. ReplyCancel
My vote is for Jessica Lawlor! She is due April 4th, and she is one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met! She is kind and compassionate and is so deserving of this session, as she has loved Saren’s work for some time now. She is always giving to others and to see her blessed with such a gift would really be wonderful! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Jessica Consolini. She is due to give birth to her baby girl April 4, 2017. Even though she has been a friend of the family for many many years I got to “meet” her on a trip to the Dominican Republic that we took together serving underprivileged children and families. She is always willing to give up her time and effort’s to help others and I appreciate our friendship very much.ReplyCancel
I want to nominate my cousin Kenny and his wife Ola Blackmer for this giveaway! Kenny is one of my closest cousins. His wife Ola is so dedicated to her family, friends and patients that she works with. They have decided to live around family and commute an hour to work each way, while working chaotic work schedules, all so they could stay connected with family. I think that is pretty amazing. They have always been there for me whenever I needed to borrow a car, babysitting, you name it. They are incredible for everything they do! ReplyCancel
Greetings! My name is Kristen Hart, and I am so blessed to have the privilege of nominating my smart, capable, loving and beautiful daughter, Emily Emmons and I would like to add her husband, Jeremy (he’s the best son-in-law!). First, I would like to say I was introduced to Saren Cassotto’s work through supporting last year’s winner (a mom and family so selfless and deserving!) and I could not have imagined any photographer capturing such expressive photographs – they were so beautifully done, reflecting the essence of what makes this family so precious. Her work is awesome and so is her give back to the community ethic, I enjoyed reading the blog posts and wish the best to all the amazing expectant mothers!
My daughter Emily is expecting her second child (a girl!) on April 20th, and I simply can’t wait for her to arrive! My grandson, who is eight years old, is positively bubbling with enthusiasm over the prospect of becoming a big brother. He will do very well, as he has learned to love, care and value people from his mom and dad. Over the last five years, I have had serious health challenges. As happens in life, I went from the person who does everything to the person who needs everything to be done for them. I had to give up working, caring for my grandson while my daughter and her husband worked and pursued finishing their degrees, and all the other exhausting stuff I loved to do as a wife, mother and grandmother. It was hard for me, I felt useless. Harder still for my family I know, but they were equal to the challenge. My precious daughter shouldered much of the changes; she cooks, and cleans, and shops and takes care of everyone. She brings me to all my medical visits, and does all she can to make my life better. Trips to Yale? No problem. Therapy three times a week? Let’s go Mom, and then I’ll bring you to lunch. Another surgery? Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything. Here Mom, I made you a super juice maybe it will help you feel better. Special treatments in New Jersey? Sure, she’ll drive me there twice a week, even though it’s summer and she should be making memories with her son, who isn’t thrilled about spending five hours in a car and two more in a boring hospital. I can’t express how it felt as she patiently explained this is what we do for people we love; but more importantly, she is showing him. And her husband? Well don’t worry honey I’ll make supper, it’ll be ready when you get home, and sure I’ll do whatever chore it is you weren’t able to get to today.
I can tell you with certainty there is no better accomplishment in this life than seeing a child you raised become an amazing human being. My daughter and her husband met in college, and became pregnant with my grandson in their sophomore year. My husband and I were worried about their future; my daughter assured me Jeremy was a keeper. We weren’t so sure at first, but knew we had done our best to raise a capable woman and made a conscious decision to trust her judgement. She was right. When my grandson was born, they were struggling just to make ends meet; a newborn photography session was an unobtainable dream. How wonderful a gift it would be if Saren Cassotto captured the essence of this precious family.
Kindest Regards, KristenReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Vanessa McFadden. She is due in early March with a baby girl.
I’ve known Vanessa (V) since my first day of kindergarten, when we bonded over cowgirl boots in gym class. She was nice to the new girl in school who had just moved and had no friends yet.
She is still that person. Sadly, she has had multiple miscarriages over the years but has recently been blessed with this wonderful pregnancy. She works as an aesthetician, so she spends her days taking care of everyone else. She doesn’t complain. She doesn’t ask anyone for anything. She is kind and generous through and through. She absolutely deserves to be pampered for once. I know she and her husband would be honored to commemoratethe birth of their precious girl with this photo shoot.
Thank you for considering her!!ReplyCancel
I nominate VICTORIA CARMELLA. Though we have only met a couple of times her kindness and compassion shine through. I recently went through a difficult few years with my son who battled cancer and passed away and Vicky was always passing messages to our mutual friend Taryn and sending her love and support. It’s an amazing feeling to have people who you wouldn’t expect to champion for you to be there and Vicky has been that person to me. ReplyCancel
I vote for my Polish-American friend Ola Blackmer. I have known Ola since were kids and we always spent summers together when she would come visit Poland. I cannot believe she is expecting her second baby in July. I hope she can win this photography giveaway because her family and friends would love to see as many pictures as they can 🙂 ReplyCancel
I want to nominate Ola Blackmer! I have known Ola since we both worked at Justice (Limited Too) back in high school. She was so bubbly and outgoing, greeting every customer that walked into the store to shop. She always sought out to help others. She is so much in love with her daughter Izabela and would do anything for her. She is always so patient with her, and all moms know that it can be hard at times. I cannot wait for her second baby to arrive in July! ReplyCancel
I vote for Ola Blackmer! I had met Ola back when she was in college. She has worked so hard to get to where she is today, a beautiful woman. She is intelligent, sophisticated, and very personable. She has worked two jobs full time while being a full time student in college and now she is a full time PA supporting her family. She has worked so hard raising her 15 month old and I know she will continue to do so with her baby coming in July! She deserves nothing more than to get a chance to win 🙂 ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my friend Ola Blackmer and her family. I have worked with Ola when we were both ER tech’s. She was a great person to work with because we worked well together as a team, taking care of our assigned patients. She was so passionate about the medical field and dedicated the majority of her time around patients. She is a phenomenal mother! She is expecting her second baby this July and it would be a perfect way to give back to her because she has always gone above and beyond for her patients. ReplyCancel
Victoria Carmella! 4/14/17
This woman is amazing. I met her as my pup’s vet and now she is a coworker (and still checks in on my dogs). Her “bed side manner” with my dogs and me, as the owner, made me realize how special she is. Her compassion is unparalleled and her genuine kindness is not often found. I can’t think of another person as deserving. ReplyCancel
I vote for Victoria Carmella! She is due 4/14/17 with her 2nd child. There are very few people in the world who you meet and instantly feel like you’ve known them forever. Vicki is one of those people. She reaches out and touches the hearts of everyone she comes in contact with. When I started to work in the same company with her, no matter how busy she was, she always managed to come over and ask how I was doing. She always remembers details about everything we talk about, which means she is really listening, not just going through the motions. There is no one who deserves this more!!!ReplyCancel
I vote for Victoria Carmella! She is due 4/14/17 with her 2nd child. Vicky is the most kind, compassionate, selfless person I know! She gives completely of herself to all walks of life always putting herself last which is why she is so deserving of this prize. She juggles a full time, high-profile job, is busy raising her young family with her husband, and always goes above and beyond to help those with no voice to speak for themselves – the animals she so loves… all the while, with a smile on her face, asking “What can I do to help”? Please pick Vicky!ReplyCancel
No woman I know works harder for her beautiful family than Vanessa McFadden! A truly selfless heart who is always taking care of everyone else, Vanessa deserves this photo shoot! She is due with her second child- a sweet baby girl- on March 12! Let’s make it happen for this photogenic family of four!! ReplyCancel
I would like to Nominate Jessica Lawlor . Due 4/4/17.
She and her husband Justin are great friends to all who know them. Jessica has worked so hard this past year through college classes and being a wonderful nanny, all the while eagerly awaiting her own child. I know a photoshoot like this would be a world of encouragement and fresh air in the busyness around her. ReplyCancel
I would love to nominate Vanessa Wilson McFadden. She is due in March. She is an amazing person and an even more amazing mom. She works so hard. Putting in so many hours to make sure her family has what they need! She works when she isn’t feeling well and even works through the contractions she’s been having! She is also a wonderful friend who would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. Might I also add she is also the best nail technician around!! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Vanessa Wilson McFadden. I work at the daycare that her almost 3 year old son goes to. This mom is a terrific mother and is raising such an intelligent little boy. She always cares about other children in the daycare and brings monthly snacks. Her husband and her work more than I have her ever seen parents working!! She totally deserves a photoshoot for her baby girl arriving in early March! ReplyCancel
I nominate Kamila Sadowski! She is my cousin’s wonderful wife. From the moment I met her and had my first coverstaion with her, I loved her. She is such a caring, selfless, hardworking, and loving person. She loves children and they cling to her. She and Rafal share a special love story that has persevered the struggles of living on two different sides of the Atlantic. Baby Jacob will be here in a short few days and will be the perfect addition to the most perfect lovebirds. This would be a wonderful gift for Kamila and Rafal to treasure for a lifetime as well as share with family in Poland. It’ll be an adventure like no other 🙂ReplyCancel
I would like to vote for Vanessa McFadden. Vanessa is due in March. She is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her baby girl. She has a very smart and energetic 2yr old son. Vanessa works extremely long hours to support her family. She never complains and is always very positive, no matter situation arises. She is a role model to all mothers. ReplyCancel
Vanessa McFadden
Due date is March 12
She’s the hardest working mama I know. She works full time to support her family of 3, soon to be 4. She’s been through a lot, pregnant 8 times and only has two babies. A three year old son and a daughter on the way. Sometimes people just need a break. That’s why Vanessa deserves this!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Andrea Staats. She has been one of my best friends since college and is adored by anyone who knows her. She is due with Twins in February. She is deserving for so many reasons, most of which she would never want me to share on social media. She does so much for her family, friends, coworkers and generally anyone she can help and more importantly she NEVER brings attention to her good deeds. Whether it supporting her husband’s police dept. or helping her brother Phillip who has some special needs, Drea always puts others first. Drea’s road to pregnancy with twins was a bit bumpy, but God knew what an amazing momma she is goning be and blessed her with not one, but two little bundles. She does not know what she is having (gender wise!) but whether or not I am blessed with 2 little nieces, 2 little nephews or one of each they are being brought into this world be an incredibly special lady!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Vanessa McFadden. She is expecting a baby girl in March. Vanessa is so deserving of this, she is a hard worker and always puts her family’s needs before herself. She is a mom to a 3 year old and works full time. What better way to give her a thumbs up that she’s doing great than letting her celebrate her beautiful family with this photo shoot.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Ola Blackmer. I always called her Alex and never conformed to calling her Ola. Alex and I go way back. We worked together as ER tech’s. We always loved the medical field and that is why I ended up being an ER nurse and she became and ER PA. I remember the day when she posted that she was expecting her first baby and I had told her I was due with twins a month earlier! I am so excited for her in welcoming the celebration of her second baby coming in July!!! I cannot wait for our little ones to have playdates 🙂 She is a great role model, mentor, and person that she truly deserves this gift! ReplyCancel
I want to nominate one of my close friends Ola Blackmer. I have known Ola since we were in high school. I remember going to prom together, adventuring in NY, meeting her future husband (Kenny), and making lifelong memories. I remember her telling me about all the all-nighters she used to pull in college so that she could ace her exams so that she could excel. She is a great mom to her beautiful daughter, and I enjoy all the funny videos she posts on instagram. I think this would be a perfect opportunity for her family to be rewarded by your amazing talent (I scrolled through your portfolio). I hope she can be considered for a shot at one of your photoshoots for her next baby coming in July. ReplyCancel
I vote for Ola Blackmer and Kenny Blackmer. I had the pleasure of working with these two in the city of Hartford as EMT’s. Scrolling down this feed I recognize some of my coworkers, since we are such a tight community, that I can agree with what they wrote. Ola is such a smart individual and she was such a stronger partner to work with. She had such medical knowledge and she remained calm in any type of emergent situation. I loved working with her. Kenny was also a strong partner. I congratulate them on their second baby coming in July. They will be the greatest parents any child could ask for. ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my beautiful friend Tara Delap who is due June 12th. Its been a year of personal losses for this mama and Noone is more deserving of having this anticipated, blessed event captured forever! These memories will be a lifetime of happiness for her & her soon to be FAMILY!ReplyCancel
I would love nothing more but to nominate my best friend Ola Blackmer!!! We met in college and we were instantly drawn to each other since we had similar likes and interests. We were never roommates although we wished we were. I remember getting the phone call with her first pregnancy and screaming over the telephone in excitement. I went out and bought a ton of stuff for her daughter, I kinda had to limit myself. Now, she is pregnant again and I couldn’t be any happier for her. She is an amazing mom. She does so much with her daughter, brining her to gymnastics, teaching her polish, reading stories every night, etc. and she will do nothing less with her baby due in July. She is so passionate about being the best mom she can be, and I know people say no one is perfect, but she totally is in my eyes. Love you! ReplyCancel
I want to vote for my brother Kenny and my sister-in-law Ola Blackmer. They have worked so hard to be where they are today with many bumps in the road, that this would be such a great gift for them! I cannot wait to meet my niece/nephew, since I love babies so much. Ola is such a great mom, taking care of her daughter’s and husband’s needs first. I cannot wait to see these babies grow up around her because she is truly an inspiring woman, mom, and teacher to her daughter. ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Ola Blackmer and Kenneth Blackmer. I was blessed to meet their family a little over a year ago. I enjoy every minute I spend with these two and their baby girl. I am so overjoyed to have found out that they are expecting again in July! Ola is beautiful, sweet, and awesome and I cannot wait to meet the next baby. ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my dear friend, Vanessa McFadden. Vanessa is due on March 12th with her second child. In the line of work she is in, the luxury of maternity leave that many mothers enjoy, is not provided for her. To try to compensate for this, she works long hours to scrap together what she can. With a husband that is beginning a new job, and a three year old at home, saving has been a bit of a struggle. Vanessa is one of the most selfless women you will ever meet. She is truly a thoughtful and giving person, and she is more than deserving of this prize. ReplyCancel
I nominate Vanessa McFadden! She has been blessed with a smart little boy and is now awaiting the arrival of Baby Cassidy. Vanessa is hardworking, often long hours, late nights and never complains because family always comes first. Vanessa is definitely a role model to all moms and moms to be from her dedication to her job, her children, and her family/ friends. ReplyCancel
I nominate Kamila Sadowski for this contest. Kamila is the most deserving woman I know. She is originally from Poland where her family still resides. She came to the United States several years ago to become my au pair. She has become a fabulous addition to my family. She spent two years caring for my two children in the most loving manor. While in CT she met her now husband. They had a one year engagement across the seas while she was living back home in Poland. She came back to the US to get married and start a new life. With the help of her devoted husband she is now putting herself through school while starting a family. She is truly a deserving, wonderful woman. After having her help to raise my children, I know she will be a wonderful Mom. ReplyCancel
I nominate Kami Sadowski! Married to a great man both soon to be parents in a couple of weeks with their first child. Both are so well deserving as they give so much kindness and sincerity to everyone who’ve met them. Just genuinely good people inside and out. Kami has had her share of showing how natural she is with kids during her days as an Au Pair from Poland. All the families she cared for had nothing but awesome things to say to her and they even attended her wedding in Poland since the families and children she took care of thought of her as part of theirs. This would be a truly amazing gift for her and her family. ReplyCancel
I would like to vote for my mom, Ashley Boutin Gawricki and my dad, Corey Gawricki. My mom did not complain when she had morning sickness while I was growing in her stomach. She ate nutritious food when she could and got lots of sleep so that I could have the best of her to make me strong. Even though I will be born about May 7, 2017, my mom and dad are already showing me their love. I can’t wait to see them in May and would love to have them earn this photo package because I love them so much already!!!!ReplyCancel
I nominate Kamila Sadowski. I’ve never met anyone quite like this young woman. She is unselfish, puts others above herself and is one of the kindest women I have had the privilege of knowing. It would be a wonderful gift for she and her husband to share these photos with her family who live in Poland. ReplyCancel
I vote for Ola Blackmer! She was one of my classmates going through PA school. She sat two desk chairs away from me 🙂 She is an incredible person and I applaud her for everything she has accomplished throughout PA school while having her first baby. She is an amazing mother and I don’t know how she managed to juggle clinical’s, exams, thesis papers, etc. while being an amazing mom to her baby girl, not many can say they have accomplished that! ReplyCancel
I want to nominate Kenny and Ola Blackmer. I have known Kenny since he was 16 working as an EMT. And I got the pleasure of meeting Ola when they first started dating. I remember Kenny calling me on his way home from work one night and telling me all about her. She sounded like she was a perfect fit! A couple of years later they got married and had their daughter, and now they are having their second in July! I am so amazed as to how time flies by so quickly. I think this session would be a great opportunity for them to capture their babies first moments of life. ReplyCancel
I nominate Kamila Sadowski for this special gift, she is the most loving and caring person I know. She is going to be an amazing mom. How great would it be so her family in Poland to be able to see such a amazing photos. Congratulations to both Kamila and Rafel on this amazing journey you guys are going to have. xoxxoxoxoxo ReplyCancel
I nominate Kamila Sadowski for this amazing opportunity. She is such a sweetheart and I can’t think of someone more deserving. It would be amazing for her to be able to share these photos with her family that lives in Poland, so they can be part of her and her husband’s new journey as parents. ReplyCancel
Kamila Sadowski is a loving and wonderful woman and is going to be a great mother to baby Jacob very soon. Kami is like a daughter to me, and she does so much for her friends and family,many of which are in Poland. it would be so wonderful to have beautiful and meaningful pictures of her new addition that she and Rafel can share with them. Kami never asks or wants for anything, she just gives and its time she gets a gift like this.ReplyCancel
I nominate myself Tara Delap and my loving boyfriend matt Hiller. Life is full of ups and downs, the trick is to enjoy the ups and have courage during the downs. This is something we have both believed in. We have suffered the loss of a baby, the loss of our 13 year old dog, and my mom being diagnosed with cancer. There is a unique pain that comes from preparing a place in your heart for a child that never comes home. I carried her/him every second of there life and I will love them for every second of mine. Happy endings come after a story with lots of ups and always downs. Today and for the rest of our life’s we will have ups and downs no matter what life hits us with. True love stands by each others side on good days and stands even closer on bad days. I don’t know what I would do without the love this man gives me, but for now we can’t wait to me our little Ariel in June and experience a whole new level of love. I wish everyone the best of luck for this opportunity and I give my condolences for some of the stories shared. ReplyCancel
Kamila Sadowski is more than deserving of this sweet, meaningful gift.
Her and her husband have a wonderful love story that is about to become
even more wonderful with the birth of their first child, a son Jacob in
the coming days. They both work full time and both go to college to
better themselves for their son to be. This wonderful gift would allow
them to share Jacob with their families in Poland. I am honored to call
Kamila and Rafel my friends. Jacob is one lucky boy to have two of
the nicest most deserving people I know as his parents. Much love ReplyCancel
I vote for Kamila Sadowski she is so deserving to win this contest. She is sweet loving kind and compassionate. She loves children and they love her! She took care of three beautiful little girls for the past 3 years, they were in her wedding!!! What does that say bout Kami she deserves this!ReplyCancel
I nominate Kamila Sadowski for the opportunity to capture the most precious moments of their new childs life. She is a new mother and is so excited to begin the next chapter in her and her husband’s life. Kamila is an amazing young woman that has such a positive outlook on life. She and her family desirve this gift that will last a lifetime.ReplyCancel
I nominate Sara Wright and Scott Winn for this amazing and very generous opportunity. You trule love what you do…… They are two very hard working people that love each other and their little doll Kinsley. The excitement of baby brother is also such a blessing to the whole family. God is good. Please choose them.ReplyCancel
I nominate my youngest daughter, Ola Blackmer. I am so proud of her and everything she has accomplished. She is blessing me with my fourth grandchild this July and I welcome this new baby with open arms. My daughter has helped me with so many things, learning English to name one, and I think opportunity would be perfect to give back to her. Love you baby girl. ReplyCancel
I nominate Vanessa McFadden. I have known Vanessa for a very long time, first as a coworker then as a friend. I have seen her gracefully overcome a tremendous amount of challenges over the years. She is a remarkable mother and provider to her family. She works extra hours to make sure her family can have a good life. Her pregnancy with her now 2 year old son was a blessing and now to hear she is going to be blessed yet again with a little girl is absolutely amazing. I would love to see this hard working mama receive this photo shoot for her baby girl.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Nicole DiMauro. Her baby daughter is expected to arrive in March. I think that Nicole is most deserving of this nomination because her first birth experience 4 years ago was nothing short of traumatic for her. The trauma lasted much longer than just the birth, and has impacted her current pregnancy. I think the gift of a newborn session would help ease her worries and give her positive memories of her daughter’s birth to last a lifetime.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Nicole Dimauro, mama to be, extraordinary , thoughtful and real friend. Baby J is due to arrive in March ( what a spectacular month)? Nicole deserves this so much, She is a breath of fresh air, a true lady with a loving lil guy who is already fortunate enough to have her as his mama. Baby J , you have one helluva mommy waiting for you!?~ Melanie ReplyCancel
I want to vote for my cousin Ola Blackmer. She is such a talented and smart woman. She knows how to speak 4 languages, and not many people can say that. She has always been academically successful, and now she holds a position as a physician assistant. Our family is so proud of her. Not to mention she is an amazing mom to her daughter Izabela (I like to think she named her after me 🙂 ) I cannot wait to meet baby #2 in July! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Kamila Sadowski. She and her husband will be first time parents and are super excited for the birth of little baby boy Jacob! Baby Jacob is due on 1-26-2017. Kamila is the most kind person I have ever met, and the most deserving person for this Newborn Session! She and her husband will certainly appreciate this present.ReplyCancel
I would LOVE to nominate my great friend and mama to be, Nicole DiMauro. Her little baby girl is due to arrive in March and has already brought so much joy to everyone in Nicole’s life. I know you would enjoy photographing her, her newest addition, as well as her son who is SO EXCITED to be a big brother. Nicole exudes love and positive energy and is more than deserving of this beautiful gift to commemorate such a wonderful time in her life! ReplyCancel
I want to nominate Ola and Kenny Blackmer. I remember the days where we all worked together as EMT’s working concerts, parades, and on the road. Ola was such a caring EMT, even to the most difficult patients. She had a talent and the medical field was her calling. I remember sitting in the ambulance talking about what our futures were going to be like and where we would be in 10 years. She has become an amazing mom! And this baby coming in July is going to come into such a loving family. ReplyCancel
I want to vote for my cousin Ola Blackmer and her husband. I love my cousin to pieces and would love nothing more than for her to win. She would share all the amazing photos that would be captured with all of us and we would all love them! I cannot wait to see who the next baby will look like! Love and miss you! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my dear friend Kamila Sadowski. She will be a first time mum in a few days, her due date is January 26th and she will be the best you have ever seen. This session would show her how special she is. She definitely deserves it, because she is like no other!
I wish her all the best and good luck with her baby boy and hopefully I get to meet him soon! I am soooo excited for her! 🙂 ReplyCancel
I nominate myself. I am a 35 year old mother to a three year old boy with a baby girl due on March 12. My daughter is my EIGHTH pregnancy. My son being my seventh… my rainbow baby. I never imagined I would be a mother period let alone the mother of two children. My family has suffered some financial hardship over the past few months which has left us less than prepared for our baby girl’s arrival. I have been working 50 hours a week at my job as an esthetician which is very taxing on my pregnant body to support my family. My husband recently got a fabulous new job and we have our heads above water however, winning this shoot would make my momma dreams come true. Help me document the family I wasn’t sure I would ever have!! Thank you. ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my nephew, Kenny Blackmer and his wife Ola Blackmer. These two have surprised our family with such exciting news before Christmas time. I am eager to find out whether its going to by another girl added to the family (so many girls) or a boy 🙂 Recently they have moved back up to our hometown and it makes us all so happy. Kenny has worked so hard to build the family he has, becoming an EMT at the age of 16, entering the Airforce when he was 18, and now dedicating his time to public service. Ola is another hard working women and she is so deserving to win this giveaway. They are so much in love and I am so happy they are adding on to their family. Aunt Lynn loves you both <3ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Nicole Dimauro who is due in March to bring her beautiful daughter into this world. In truth, it would be such a treat for you too, because Nicole is one of the most uniquely beautiful souls on the planet. She works hard to help others, is constantly striving to grow as a person, and has a light within her that warms anyone who has the good fortune to be around her. Nicole is a massage therapist, mother of a little boy, and a friend to so many that counting is impossible. She appreciates beauty and finds it in the most unlikely places. While I am certain there are plenty of deserving mommas out there, it would bring such joy to see Nicole be the receiver of such a wonderful gift because she is always the giver. ReplyCancel
I would love to nominate my former PA student, Ola Blackmer and her husband. She is such a hard working individual and her determination has made her the strong woman she is today. When I first found out that she was pregnant with her first child I was beyond excited for her and her family. I did not doubt her for a second. She finished the program with distinction, and passed her boards on the first try. She is smart and deserving. I am so excited for her to add on a new bundle of joy to her beautiful family. ReplyCancel
I would love to nominate my dearest friend Kamila Sadowski. Baby Jakob is due January 26. Kamila is the most hard working, generous, kind hearted person I know. She is forever and always trying to make people happy. This free gift is something that Kamila would be extremely grateful to receive and she would share the experience of this gift with all of her friends and family. She deserves a gift because she is always giving to others. ReplyCancel
I nominate Kenny Blackmer and his wife Ola Blackmer. I have worked with this couple on the road when they were EMT’s. They are such caring people and I would be so happy for them if they won this giveaway. Their second baby is due in July and I cannot wait to see pictures. It always makes me happy to see their facebook posts of their family because they are such beautiful people inside and out. ReplyCancel
I would like to vote for my dear friend, Ola Blackmer and her husband Kenneth. I have known this girl for many years when we both worked at the hospital together. I remember she was so dedicated working as a ER technician, attending to her patients’ needs. I can attest that she is the same way with her baby girl and will be with her baby coming in July. She is funny, hard working, and passionate. She is such a great mom and I hope she wins! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Kamila Sadowski. She will be a first time mom in just a few days! She is the most caring and kind hearted person. She is always there for me whether I’m going through an emotional breakdown or battling with school struggles. I’m so excited for her and her husband. They will be amazing parents…. Auntie can’t wait to meet the little guy!ReplyCancel
I nominate my dear friend, Amanda Halloran, due March 15th with her 2nd little girl! Amanda and her husband Kyle are two of the kindest, most generous people I’ve met in my entire life who can make anyone instantly feel like their life long friend. Their 20 month old, Keelyn, is one of my favorite humans EVER!!! Amanda is deserving of this giveaway because of all that her personality entails and what she represents daily: kindness, patience, love, positivity. My friendship with her has made me a better person and I am so thankful that she is always there for me with WHATEVER I need (emotional support, help with my munchkins, a stroller walking buddy on beautiful days! etc.) Amanda’s good nature envelops all those around her and she is loved by so many! I’ve watched her and Kyle give so much of themselves and their time to making our community a better place. This would be the ultimate gift for an incredibly deserving mama and her GORGEOUSSSS family!ReplyCancel
I vote for my best od the best friend Kamila Sadowski. Why? Because she od the most positive and beautiful woman in the whole world. What is more Kamila and Rafal ( her husband) are the greatest couple, who really deserved for that Opportunity. Please, give them chance. Belive me it will be the best photo session you have ever seen with little Jacob and his parents. ❤ReplyCancel
I vote for Kamila Sadowski. She is definitely worth taking part in this photo shoot ! As far as I know her ( and we’ve known each other for almost 27 years!) she will be the best mom in the whole world. She is not only a caring person but also a dedicated and loving friend. Please, give her an opportunity to experience this great event. Kisses ??ReplyCancel
I vote for Kamila Sadowski, my cousin who is a mum to be in just few days ( january 26th) . She is a kind, loving and very happy person, who i am sure will be giving all her love to her son, and she will be the perfect winner to show this on a photo session. She and her housband are a perfect match for each other, and they both deserve to caption these first moments of their new love – a baby boy, who i hope will be born really soon!ReplyCancel
I nominate my brother in law and sister in law.. they had twins in november, unfortunately right after birth my sister in law got extremely ill and was in ICU until end of december following that she had to go to rehabilitation until 2 weeks ago.. she missed her babies first month, she is still recovering and this would be wonderful for her to have beautiful pictures of her twins!ReplyCancel
I nominate my sister-in-law Kamila Sadowski who is due January 26th (Just counting down the days until sweet Jacob is born!). My brother and Kami share a beautiful love story, which is an inspiration to everyone who is part of their lives. Their journey together started several years ago when Kami came to United States for the first time. When she packed her bags and stepped onto the plane for the first time, she was a young, bright-eyed girl eager to discover the country she had always dreamed of visiting. She never imagined that trip would be the beginning of an amazing lifetime journey with the love of her life, my brother, and now the newest love of her life, Baby Jacob. My brother and my sister-in-law share an unparalleled love that managed to shine bright despite the ocean-wide distance that kept them apart for so long. Their soon-to-be-born bundle of joy is a testament to their true love, patience and dedication to each other. I know Baby Jacob will be just as amazing as his parents and will be the perfect addition to their beautiful love story. I cannot imagine a more deserving and special person to win this opportunity. A photography session with Jacob would be absolutely beautiful!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my friend Kamila Sadowski. Her baby boy is due January 26 ( very very soon!) although she is determined to have him any day now! She deserves to have a baby session more than anyone I know because she is so determined and passionate about everything she does. This would be a special gift to her and her husband- to celebrate having their baby boy because they wanted him more than anything in the world. They love each other very much and they loved their baby from the very first moment they found out they were pregnant. They both help people on a daily basis, at work and outside of work, and they truly deserve this very special gift! 🙂 ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my cousin Ola Blackmer. Her second baby is due this July, and she would love nothing more than to be able to win so that she could capture the previous moments of God’s gifts. She is a strong woman, and a tremendous provider. She provides so much care to her patients that she treats while at work, and I think this would be a great way to give back to her ! ReplyCancel
I would happily like to nominate Tiffany and Sean Melycher! They are expecting a baby girl in July. Tiffany and Sean are a lovely couple, care so much for each other, and excited to bring their baby into this world. I know they’ll be amazing parents and will spend a lifetime loving, caring, and enjoying their bundle of joy.ReplyCancel
I nomanate my lovely daughter & Son in law Jessica& Justin Lawlor for their new arrival Charlotte (Charlie) Lawlor to the world due April 4,2017. Jessica is the “Child whisperer”!! Lol,funny but true!! She has always had a gift for children. I have witnessed that unconditionallove she has for them since she was 12. She cares for kids ranging from newborn to 15 yrs old She literally plays, teaches, laughs, motivates, and takes a gazillion pictures of them. She would come home telling me stories about them to the point I’d pee my pants laughing.
But the best and most important gift she could ever receive (I’ve witnessed) is Their love & trust for her. Not only the kids, the parents too. They can go off to work, knowing their children are truly loved and properly cared for.
So please choose Jessica, Justin & Charlotte!
Thank you?ReplyCancel
I would like to vote for my friend Ola Blackmer! I met her during our journey in PA school and I think she is such an amazing person, especially having a baby in PA school. I am beyond excited for her and her family in welcoming a new baby this July! She truly deserves to win! Good luck love 🙂 ReplyCancel
My sister Christina and her husband Ryan Bristol would appreciate this photoshoot for the newest member of their family, due June of 2017. They are both extremely hard workers, family oriented and always do for others and never expect anything in return. They are already parents to a very happy healthy boy (2) who is very excited to become a big brother. They would greatly honor and appreciate this gift for themselves and the newest member of their family.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate one of my very dearest friends, Tiffany Centrella. At the age of 18 years old she became critically ill and ended up being diagnosed with systemic lupus. The doctors told her that she may never be able to conceive a child. So becoming pregnant and due mid July with a healthy baby girl, at age 35, was a much deserved miracle! Tiffany has also experienced some personal family traumas that made it very difficult for her to see the light at the end of the tunnel. At one point happiness just seemed very distant and almost unreachable. However, 1 year ago she met up with an old friend and in him she found happiness! Sean is an amazing man and his love for Tiffany is something you rarely see. He took my once broken friend and brought a life back into her that I can’t even explain! Winning this photoshoot for their sweet Olivia would be an amazing addition to Tiffanys path of happiness. Thank you for the consideration!ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my coworker and friend Mary Osterling who is pregnant with her first (baby girl) and is due May 28th! Mary is a special education teacher and is one of the kindest and hardworking individuals. She and her husband Jay are very excited to be first time parents and I know they will be great!! ?ReplyCancel
I vote for Tara Delap. She is due June 12th 2017. I personally can’t wait to see her little angel. Both her and Tara’s fiancé Matt have been trying for some time to have a bundle of joy and hadn’t had much luck till now. Tara is one of my closest female friends and I couldn’t imagine my life without her. She is a genuinely beautiful person inside and out and without any doubt deserves to win this photo package so the world can see her beautiful baby girl Ariel. ReplyCancel
I am nominating Vanessa Watson. Vanessa is a hardworking loving momma of 2 girls, expecting their 1st little boy in March. She is such a kind and compassionate friend & always willing to help others. She never takes any time for herself…giving so much to her little girls, her husband, her job and her family. What a beautiful gift this would be for their cute little family.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my sister, Ola Blackmer and her husband Kenneth Blackmer. I love my sister to pieces and it would make me so happy to see her win this giveaway. She is an amazing mother, and honestly I don’t know how she was able to pull off having a baby during PA school. I am excited to meet my niece/nephew this July! ReplyCancel
I want to nominate my daughter-in-law, Ola Blackmer and my son Kenneth Blackmer. They have been blessed with their second child due this July and they are blessing me with my 6th grandchild. They are both such hard working people and I cannot think of who is more deserving then my children. ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my good friend, Tiffany Centrella Melycher. I have known Tiffany my entire life and can honestly say that she is one of the most amazing women. Her strength and personal fortitude astonish me. She has experienced many personal tragedies and traumas. In times where I would have given up, Tiffany has persevered and overcome. She was diagnosed with lupus 15 years ago and told she would never be a mother. So this pregnancy at age 35 is so very wanted, deserved and cherished. She is due in July with her sweet little girl. She is already over the moon with this miracle, this photo shoot would just be the icing on her cake. ReplyCancel
I vote for my husband and myself. Lemar and Heather Ranger. My husband had a terrible accident during our first pregnancy and ended up in the hospital. He missed the birth of our first child and we missed the chance to do the newborn photos. We would love the opportunity to make this pregnancy extra special with some memorable photos!!! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Sara Wright and Scott J Winn. They are expecting their second child on 3/27/17. They are hard working young couple that faced the unthinkable tragedy of a miscarriage and also faced hardship trying to conceive. They are the first to help a friend, neighbor, or coworker. Please choose this well deserving couple.
I would like to nominate Ashley Boutin Gawricki and her husband, Corey Gawricki for your free baby photo shoot. What a wonderful gift for two, hardworking individuals bringing their first child into this world. This will also be the first grandchild for both sets of grandparents. What a wonderful gift it would be to share all this love and excitement amongst family and friends with the beautiful photos that you take of this little miracle.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Tara Delap and Matt Hiller to
receive this generous offer. They are a generous,
thoughtful and hard-working couple that is expecting their first child on June 12th. They have experienced some obstacles and
heartbreak in the past in trying to bring a bundle of joy into their home …
only to have that pain compounded by the loss of their fur-baby companion. Happily, they are now blessed with the
expectant delivery of Ariel Emily. Not
surprisingly, the child’s name makes everyone in their circle of family and
friends smile. The Disney princesses are
as close to an obsession for Tara as there can be … so Ariel is a ‘no-brainer’. The middle name of Emily … in memory of Tara’s
best friend who was taken much too early in her life and who would have been
the child’s godmother (I suspect) … brings a small tear to the eye. This opportunity to have a professional photography
session would be so appreciative by Tara, Matt, Ariel and all of their friends! #PrincessesForeverReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my sister-in-law Tara Delap and the love of her life Matt Hiller. They are expecting their first baby girl in June 2017. As someone mentioned in a previous post, it was not an easy journey for the expecting parents to be, to achieve this blessing of becoming pregnant. When Tara found out she was pregnant, a few days later her other baby, the other love of her life, her 12 year old dog passed away suddenly. It was absolutely heartbreaking because we all know how much she loved her dog. The blessing of being pregnant with his little princess helped heal Tara and Matt’s heart in a way. I can’t wait to meet my niece in June ❤ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate myself, Sara Wright and Scott Winn. We suffered a loss before we had our beautiful 3 year old Kinsley. We then we’re trying again and not having any luck. Turns out I have a blocked Fallopian tube which cuts my chances of getting pregnant in half! After a lot of trying and waiting we finally did it! Baby boy is due 3/27/17. I couldn’t be more excited!! My job has been very time demanding and stressf this past year and Scott has been workin 6 sometimes 7 days a week. Our daughter is super excited to meet her brother!! Please nominate us for this amazing session. ReplyCancel
I want to nominate Tara Delap and Ariel due June 2017. I’m so very excited for Tara and her love, Matt to welcome a new princess into their loving family. I haven’t known them for long but I know this has been their dream to start a family. There have been difficult times during their journey together but they always come through stronger and closer. They both work very hard in their lives, and the lives of their family and friends. No matter what you may need one or both of them is always there. They deserve to capture this beautiful baby in photos for memories with the help of your generous gift. It would make them so happy and I know it would be appreciated as much as it is deserved.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my wife Jessica Lawlor. I second all the comments left by Kelli Turner and will add a few more. Jessica is a very hard worker who has dedicated herself to caring for children of families that she used to teach all while going to school for a second degree in nursing. Her schedule is filled constantly with nanny jobs all over the Hartford and Litchfield county. Every child that she cares for loves her and calls her a second mother or a loving friend, and that goes for the parents as well. She sacrifices most of her free time to spend with children because she just loves being with kids. She also teaches Sunday school for preschool aged children. Now she is going to have her first and our first child April 4th, and I can’t think of a better way to reward her dedication to children with pictures of her own child that she now has the priveledge and honor of caring for.ReplyCancel
I am nominating Jessica Lawlor! She is due April 4th!! She is expecting her first baby, you take beautiful photos and she would share the pictures with the world. She has always dreamed of being a mother and her dream has finally come through and your photography would make it all the more special!! 🙂ReplyCancel
I nominate my niece, Ashley Gawricki and her husband, Corey Gawricki for this photography session. They are expecting their first child in May, and parents, as well as first time grandparents are super excited waiting for this little girl to be born. Winning a photography session would be such an awesome gift for these first time parents.ReplyCancel
I am also nominating Ashley (Boutin) Gawricki and Corey Gawricki. They are expecting their first child, a baby girl on May 7th 2017. Ashley has always looked out for me as an older sister and Corey has done the same since joining the family. These two could not be more excited to welcome a little one into the world and I thought not only would this be the perfect way to celebrate a new life but also a way to say thank you and show them how appreciated they are. And of course I want them to be able to have the best pictures of their baby girl hanging around the house for everyone to see! ReplyCancel
Hello my name is Stephanie Thibault. I am nominating myself. I am a police officer and my significant other works for DOT. My family has been through a lot in 2016. My significant other and The father of my daughter due March 3rd 2017, lost his mother on February 9th 2016. She lost her battle to a sudden illness and took her at a young age. This of course was traumatic for the entire family. On top of it my parents went through a bad divorce and my mother left my father and she unexpectedly walked out of our lives. Shortly after all of this happened, it was like a blessing from God. My significant other, Levi, and myself found out we were unexpectantly expecting and it was a little girl. We both lost our mothers and I feel god had this planned the entire time and she has brought nothing. It joy and happyness to my father and his (being the first grandchild for both families). She is mending the gaps in our hearts and she hasn’t even arrived yet! We can not wait to meet her! Only a few more weeks! ReplyCancel
I am nominating Jessica Lawlor, due April 4th. Miss Jessica, as my children have called her for a decade, is the family we found for ourselves in CT. With no family in the area and no grandparents etc who can help with the kids, Jessica has filled that role for ten years. She has been a confidant and guiding force for our teenage daughter, plays MarioKart with our sons and has been a huge part of our lives. Now she’s starting a family of her own and we couldn’t be happier for her! We can’t wait to meet her little girl and know she will treasure the photos you will take of her!!ReplyCancel
Matt and Tara Delap deserve this wonderful gift of having their beautiful new baby photographed by your talented artists. They are two of my the most thoughtful, selfless and generous people anyone has encountered. They overcame hurdles and devastation in their attempts at adding to their family in the past. Now today they are blessed to be welcoming a healthy new bundle of joy on June 12, 2017. I personally could not think of anyone more deserving of this gift more than them. ReplyCancel
I want to enter my daughter Tara Delap, my granddaughter Ariel is due June 12th. Tara You’re the best daughter anyone could ask for hard worker very thoughtful and always there when somebody needs you. You may have grown up from being a cute little girl to a beautiful young woman, but you will forever be the loving daughter that you’ve always been. My life is a fairy tale because it revolves around a princess – my beautiful daughter and now my granddaughter. I love you both very much. ReplyCancel
I am also nominating Jessica Lawlor. There are NO words adequate enough to describe why she is deserving. She is honestly one of the best people ever, and has raised COUNTLESS children in the Farmington Valley as her own. When I knew barely a soul here who I could call on to take care of my newborn – she was there. When I needed someone in the middle of the night to come and stay with my firstborn while I was rushed to the hospital with a miscarriage and my husband in India – she was there. When I needed to come home from the hospital – she was there. When I needed last minute help – she was there. When I had two other children and had no one to help me – she was there. Literally, I cry tears of gratitude every time I think what she has selflessly done for me and for my family. My children ASK to sit with her and her husband in Church 🙂 They ASK when they get to see her next. She is the most generous, loving, funny person, and anyone who knows her will say the same. Jessica loves master photography (check our her wedding pictures!) and she and her husband are due with their first AWESOME daughter this April. I’d be thrilled for her to receive this! (Plus, that Baby is going to be ADORABLE.) ReplyCancel
I am so thrilled to nominate my sister in law, Christina Bristol. She is truly one of the hardest, full time working mamas I know. With a little boy that just turned two, she has really fulfilled the definition of “having your hands full” she certainly desveres and opportunity to step back and enjoy a beautiful photo shoot of her new baby, who is due June 18th! (Which she missed out on for her first baby 🙁 Thank you for your consideration and celebration of this hard working mom! ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my daughter Tiffany Centrella Melchyer, Tiffany has undergone some very emotional personal issues, when she was ready to start living life again, she met her husband to be Sean,exactly a year ago today, he was a friend for about 10 years but meeting him again put a smile back on her face! After a whirlwind romance, they got married in October, and became pregnant shortly thereafter with their daughter due in July.Tiffany also suffers from Systemic Lupus and was told 15 years ago she would never be able to have a baby, With her healthy and happy she is now carrying her first child,probably her only child, a dream come true! I have seen Saren’s work and would love nothing more than her to experience a photo shoot with amazing pictures with her daughter Olivia! Thank you for consideration, sincerely Gregg MonroeReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Tara Delap due June 12th because I love her dearly and she deserves this. There’s nothing more I can say except how Amazing this girl is. Never puts herself first and cares more for everyone else’s needs. She is smart, strong and crafty. She is passionate coragiouse and so generous. She always gives respect love and gratitude. She’s deserving of this and will be an amazing mom ReplyCancel
I nominate Jessica Lawlor!! She is due April 4 and this would be incredible! She is an amazing person and is going to be an even better mother!! She is deserving because she works very hard to better her life for her now growing family!
She nannies and helps care for others children as if they are her own. She works while going to school and even has a weekend job at CCMC. She is unbelievable and caring to so many people!
Starting a grueling accelerated nursing program last January, getting married in June, and now embarking on her last semester of nursing school while being in her last trimester; having to give birth and come right back to school (both with our 3 classes and clinicals on top of it) is going to take extreme strength, support, and encouragement! I know she can do it, but with everything that has occurred in such a short period of time, this giveaway would be such a relief and an incredible gift to such a strong woman with an immense amount of support from her new family, her Nursing family, and her friends!
She is very sweet, full of positivity and helpful words to anyone in need, spiritual and puts her all into everything she can!
She deserves this and I am so very grateful to have met her! ❤ReplyCancel
Hello, my name is Ola Blackmer and I would like to nominate myself. I would be amazed and shocked if I won this newborn package because my husband and I don’t really have much luck when it comes to winning things (scratch tickets, raffles, etc.) My second child is due this upcoming July, 6 more months to go woott!! I would love to win this package so that I could hang these photos in our future house that we hope to buy at the end of this year sometime. I have worked hard my entire life working towards getting accepted into a physician assistant program, and I can finally say that it has paid off because I passed my boards this past October. I work in such a hectic, chaotic, and stressful environment, taking care of acute to very sick patients. I would be honored if my family and I won this package because it would give me a moment to step back from the craziness and enjoy life’s precious moments. Good luck to everyone! Thank you 🙂 ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate my sister in law Dina Cadrain. She is an amazing mother, sister, and friend. Anyone that is lucky enough to have Dina in their lives knows that she is someone you can always count on….she’s a great listener, she’s compassionate, supportive and protective always, and most of all generous. Dina has an incredibly big heart and is always doing things for others and would be most deserving of this session. They are welcoming another baby girl June 30th. Thank you for your consideration. ReplyCancel
Hello, My name is Kenneth and I would love to nominate my beautiful wife, Ola Blackmer. Our second child is due at the end of July, and I would love to share the gender but we are going to have our child be a surprise 🙂
I would love my wife and I to win this photography session because my wife would love nothing more than to capture our baby’s newborn moments because as we all know they grow so fast. My wife deserves to win because she is the rock to our family. She has dedicated the past two years furthering her career. She has endured the hardest two years of her life going through a physician assistant program so that our family could grow. It was a very stressful time academically as well as financially. I was supporting our family off of one income working 80 hours a week just to get by, while my wife was continuously taking out school loans so that she could continue with the program. We were pleasantly surprised to find out we were pregnant with our first daughter, and we were over joyed but also nervous as to how we were going to manage with my wife completing her clinical rotations. It was a hard year for my wife and I, but I would not change it for a second because she just graduated in August, and has been dedicating every minute to our family and furthering her knowledge while working as a PA. Unfortunately, we were not able to have our first daughter photographed because we were unable to financially, and this opportunity is BIG for us! My wife is such a caring, hard working, determined, and dedicated woman and I would love nothing more than to surprise her with a newborn package if we won. My wife goes above and beyond to making sure all my uniforms are ready for work, making sure my daughter’s needs are met, and she is exceptional with her patients making sure they receive the proper care, that she is the perfect nominee for this giveaway! Please Please Please help us win! ReplyCancel
I would like to vote for Jessica Lawlor as a winner of this newborn photography shoot. Her due date is April, 4th. Over the past 12 years she has become a part of my family. She has always been there for my family and has taken care of me and my little brothers many times while my parents were away. After helping the kids in my family as well as countless children in other families she has taken care of, it’s crazy to see her start her own family. I’m so glad to be part of her journey and able to see all the new milestones in life she’s reached. It would be amazing for Jessica to win this photography shoot. Thank you ReplyCancel
Hello 🙂 my name is Jessica Lawlor! I am a first time mama due on April 4th. It would be such a blessing to win something like this- I just love the way Saren captures these sweet little ones! A little about me… my husband and I were married on June 17 of last year, and we found out late July we were expecting (so grateful, but wow, talk about life changing!). I will be finishing up nursing school in May of this year… yes, a month after my baby is born (insert emoji with the huge eyes-eeek, but God’s got this!). I’m not anymore deserving than any of the other mamas nominated, but boy would I love to win! 🙂 it would be a great cherry on top of the crazy, busy year I’ve had! Good luck to everyone! xx JessReplyCancel
Hi Saren, I would like to nominate my sister Stephanie Golino (previously capasso) to win a free photo shoot. We talked actually a few months back about squeezing in a surprise shoot for her prior to her wedding, my sister is obsessed with your work, unfortunately she was way too busy since they were planning a wedding in such a short period. I would love for her to experience you as her photographer for such a great experience and her first baby! Her due date is in July. She is always giving to others, and even surprised her friend by purchasing her a maternity shoot with you in the past. She never gets much in return from people so I would love for her to win a free shoot knowing that I reached out thinking how much she deserves this– from me to her. She got married on Nov 26, and announced AT HER WEDDING in front of everyone for the first time that she was already 6 weeks pregnant… not one person knew. So great news for me.. I’m a first time auntie!!!!. My sister is always surprising people– myself included, and I think it’s time for her to be surprised!!! Please consider my sister for this!!! Thank you.ReplyCancel
I would like to nominate Lauren Dombrowksi…. She was one of my very best friends dating back to second grade. All these years later we have come together and raise our first babies together who were just born one day apart! Now Lauren is pregnant with her second baby, a little girl and I couldn’t be happier for her! She is an amazing friend, and mom and deserves this! ReplyCancel
I’d love to nominate my dear friend, Victoria Carmella, for
a newborn session with you! Vickie is currently pregnant with her second
baby, a baby girl, and due on April 14th! Vickie has an adorable 2 year
old son as well. There are so many reasons’ to nominate Vickie for this contest, but let me
start by saying she really is one of the sweetest people I’ve had the privilege
of meeting. Vickie and I both work for
the same company, but have grown close over the past couple years. I have never witnessed Vickie be rude or unpleasant
to a single person she’s come across. Her
bubbly personality and positive energy is what I wish our world had more
of. She’s one of those few people who
would take food off of her own plate to ensure someone in more need would have
what they needed to survive. Vickie’s son was born 6 weeks early, very unexpectedly. Although he has grown into a very healthy, rambunctious
and ornery little man, that experience was very scary for her and her family. During her second pregnancy she has
experienced many scares that have put her at ‘high risk’, but each time she keeps
a very positive attitude and we all send positive vibes and her little miss
pulls through with a good report. I can’t think of anyone who would appreciate this more than Vickie!ReplyCancel
Laurabeth Nickerson April, 2017. My little sister has the most genuine, beautiful, caring soul. Babies have always been drawn to her and she is drawn to them. I think they can sense all of the good she exudes and we like to call her “the baby whisperer”. This will be her first child but I already know she is going to be the epitome of what a mother is. She literally deserves the world but getting treated to this photo shoot would be more then amazing! Thank you for taking this vote into account.ReplyCancel
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I’ve had a handful of sessions this past week or two in my new farmhouse studio space and its been SUCH a joy working there in the light and bright, airy space! Its such a fun space where I can mix both studio and natural light in each session and I’m super excited to share...
My third baby this week in my new farmhouse studio and I’m just so excited to be photographing there now! If you haven’t heard, SCP has moved over to Riverdale Farms in Avon (about 1 minute away from previous home-based location!) and my new studio allows me some new and fun setups with the babes...
Kamila Sadowski is more than deserving of this sweet, meaningful gift. Her and her husband have a wonderful love story that is about to become even more wonderful with the birth of their first child, a son Jacob in the coming days. They both work full time and both go to college to better themselves for their son to be. This wonderful gift would allow them to share Jacob with their families in Poland. I am honored to call Kamila and Rafel my friends. Jacob is one lucky boy to have two of the nicest most deserving people I know as his parents. Much love 🙂ReplyCancel
Photographing multiples is really one of the most JOYOUS things I get to do in my little biz. Its EXPONENTIALLY more amazing and adorable to see how siblings curl up with one another, calm down instantly with the touch of their sibling snuggled up with them and react to one another side by side. In...
I’m so excited to tell you all I’m now offering in-home lifestyle newborn sessions – in the comforts of your own home. These can be done up to 1 month of age and work best in homes with decent natural light. This first example I’m sharing with you all is from a couple who graciously...
Meet Pax! Oh my, I kinda fell in love with this one pretty quickly! How unbelievably adorable is this kid?! AND THEEEEEN……his cousin, born just a week before he was, came in to join in for some cousins fun. I hope Grammy loves these!!!! xoxo – Sar
Sometimes we sneak outside for a few images when clients come in for a studio maternity session – isn’t this mama gorgeous? She’ll be meeting their daughter in just a few weeks time…. See you again soon, Sendy!
Oh my, what a doll Miss Madeline is! At 21 days new, I wasn’t sure if she’d curl up into all the more complicated poses like womb pose and froggy but she really loved her studio session time and we had a wonderful morning photographing this little ginger! While most of my newborns are photographed...
When Carter came in to the SCP studio for his first portraits, I didn’t want to give him back! He’s one the cutest little things I have EVER seen! Here’s a little preview into what a newborn gallery from Saren Cassotto Photography looks like 🙂
Somewhere around the new year, I had a strong inclination I should move forward with offering Fresh 48 sessions. I’ve done a few now and I absolutely LOVE them! These are a new option for inquiring families and I’m so excited to now be offering them! Fresh 48 Sessions are done at the hopsital on...
Its heeeeere! My once-a-year newborn session giveaway! One of the ways we give back to the community, so go ahead – nominate yourself or somebody who is super deserving of a free couture newborn photography session! Here’s how you play: Comment ON THIS BLOG POST. Tell us your name AND due date month or exact date...
Happy New Year everyone! Been a little quiet around here as I’ve taken the month to catch up on some personal things and slow down with business for a few weeks but my wheels are turning, new projects are in the works for expanding SCP (so exciting and can’t wait to share with you all!)...
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Every session comes with a custom prep guide, designed to help you feel confident and excited for your photoshoot.
From what to wear to how to get little ones camera-ready, I’ll walk you through everything so you can simply show up, be present, and enjoy the moment.
If you have any questions along the way, I’m always here to help!
#SarenCassottoPhotography #CTFamilyPhotography #PhotoshootPrep #StudioPhotographyCT #FamilyPhotosCT
Every session comes with a custom prep guide, designed to help you feel confident and excited for your photoshoot.
From what to wear to how to get little ones camera-ready, I’ll walk you through everything so you can simply show up, be present, and enjoy the moment.
If you have any questions along the way, I’m always here to help!
#SarenCassottoPhotography #CTFamilyPhotography #PhotoshootPrep #StudioPhotographyCT #FamilyPhotosCT
An unexpected treat — I have one full outdoor session opening available for May 12!
If you missed out during the first round of outdoor bookings, this is your chance to grab a spot. We`ll capture golden sunsets, tall grasses, or even the elegant city columns downtown — wherever feels most like your family`s story.
These full sessions include plenty of time for relaxed, joyful moments, and I’ll guide you through it all to capture the natural connection and laughter you’ll always want to remember.
Ready to make it yours? Click the link in my bio!
#SarenCassottoPhotography #CTFamilyPhotographer #CTOutdoorFamilySession #CTLuxuryPhotography #FamilyPhotosCT
An unexpected treat — I have one full outdoor session opening available for May 12!
If you missed out during the first round of outdoor bookings, this is your chance to grab a spot. We`ll capture golden sunsets, tall grasses, or even the elegant city columns downtown — wherever feels most like your family`s story.
These full sessions include plenty of time for relaxed, joyful moments, and I’ll guide you through it all to capture the natural connection and laughter you’ll always want to remember.
Ready to make it yours? Click the link in my bio!
#SarenCassottoPhotography #CTFamilyPhotographer #CTOutdoorFamilySession #CTLuxuryPhotography #FamilyPhotosCT
43 today. I heard the other day that the average human lives 76 years. So throw back to when I was 38 and halfway thru… actually I’m just throwing it back to this BUCKETLIST family photoshoot at the salt flats on the border of Utah and Nevada a few years ago because it was my absolute FAVORITE family shoot of all time.
Here’s to hoping I get another 43 years with this fam-bam of mine. Thanks for being a part of this trip around the sun, everyone! 😘😘😘
43 today. I heard the other day that the average human lives 76 years. So throw back to when I was 38 and halfway thru… actually I’m just throwing it back to this BUCKETLIST family photoshoot at the salt flats on the border of Utah and Nevada a few years ago because it was my absolute FAVORITE family shoot of all time.
Here’s to hoping I get another 43 years with this fam-bam of mine. Thanks for being a part of this trip around the sun, everyone! 😘😘😘
Outdoor sessions left for 2025: link is in bio if you’d like to snag one of the remaining full outdoor sessions for 2025:
May: 3 evenings left
June: booked.
July: 2
August: 2
September: 1
October: 1
Outdoor sessions left for 2025: link is in bio if you’d like to snag one of the remaining full outdoor sessions for 2025:
May: 3 evenings left
June: booked.
July: 2
August: 2
September: 1
October: 1
YAHOO!!!! Full outdoor sessions email was sent this afternoon with availability for 2025 linked! LOTS of dates have filled already for the coveted full outdoor sessions - check your emails if you’d like to snag a spot for your family’s outdoor portraits this year!
YAHOO!!!! Full outdoor sessions email was sent this afternoon with availability for 2025 linked! LOTS of dates have filled already for the coveted full outdoor sessions - check your emails if you’d like to snag a spot for your family’s outdoor portraits this year!
1:30 TOMORROW!!! Yahoo! That’s when the outdoor schedule drops to subscribers emails. Not a subscriber but hoping to score one of the coveted outdoor sessions this year? Check out STORIES for the quick link to add your email address so you’ll be in the KNOW.
Does anyone have any questions about outdoor sessions this year? Comment here!
1:30 TOMORROW!!! Yahoo! That’s when the outdoor schedule drops to subscribers emails. Not a subscriber but hoping to score one of the coveted outdoor sessions this year? Check out STORIES for the quick link to add your email address so you’ll be in the KNOW.
Does anyone have any questions about outdoor sessions this year? Comment here!
My favorite outdoor location…. The beach! THIS Thursday we’re dropping the outdoor booking email to subscribers and it will fill up fast. I shoot at beaches in Madison or Fairfield or at client’s private homes on the shore.
Beach sessions on the CT shore are gorgeous. No shoes required, flowey light wardrobe and light colors that match any room in your home when framed …. They’re simply the BEST!
See you all THURSDAY!!!!
My favorite outdoor location…. The beach! THIS Thursday we’re dropping the outdoor booking email to subscribers and it will fill up fast. I shoot at beaches in Madison or Fairfield or at client’s private homes on the shore.
Beach sessions on the CT shore are gorgeous. No shoes required, flowey light wardrobe and light colors that match any room in your home when framed …. They’re simply the BEST!
See you all THURSDAY!!!!
Thursday is the drop of the OUTDOOR SCHEDULE to subscribers and I always book up these very limited spots. So I’m featuring all my favorite locations this weekend and this week leading up to the big Thursday drop so you can all be thinking about WHERE you’d like your family photos to be this year if you’re opting for an outdoor session.
This family went for a gorgeous formal look for their city sesh and I love how it looks with the formality of the building! This location would ALSO look fab with pale neutrals for wardrobe that tie in nicely to the white columns.
Thursday is the drop of the OUTDOOR SCHEDULE to subscribers and I always book up these very limited spots. So I’m featuring all my favorite locations this weekend and this week leading up to the big Thursday drop so you can all be thinking about WHERE you’d like your family photos to be this year if you’re opting for an outdoor session.
This family went for a gorgeous formal look for their city sesh and I love how it looks with the formality of the building! This location would ALSO look fab with pale neutrals for wardrobe that tie in nicely to the white columns.
Outdoor schedule drops THIS THURSDAY 4/3 to subscriber list. 📧
Do you prefer images with pastel spring tones or more rustic fall tones? This reel shows the same location in May vs mid-September. Huge difference right?! Both clients did an amazing job dressing for the colors of nature during their seasonal sessions.
Outdoor schedule drops THIS THURSDAY 4/3 to subscriber list. 📧
Do you prefer images with pastel spring tones or more rustic fall tones? This reel shows the same location in May vs mid-September. Huge difference right?! Both clients did an amazing job dressing for the colors of nature during their seasonal sessions.
Did you know I only shoot outdoors one evening a week and one weekend evening per month?
That’s why outdoor sessions book fast. My schedule is dropping to SUBSCRIBERS this Thursday 4/3. See stories to get onto the subscriber list if you aren’t already!
Did you know I only shoot outdoors one evening a week and one weekend evening per month?
That’s why outdoor sessions book fast. My schedule is dropping to SUBSCRIBERS this Thursday 4/3. See stories to get onto the subscriber list if you aren’t already!
Consider this your sign… to splurge on DOCUMENTING YOUR JOURNEY. When’s the last time you had professional hair and makeup done and gorgeous photos taken of YOU? Show up, and we’ll take it from there. Studio wardrobe, hair and makeup complimentary and elegant photos you’ll be PROUD to pass down for generations.
Xoxoxoxoxo
Saren
Consider this your sign… to splurge on DOCUMENTING YOUR JOURNEY. When’s the last time you had professional hair and makeup done and gorgeous photos taken of YOU? Show up, and we’ll take it from there. Studio wardrobe, hair and makeup complimentary and elegant photos you’ll be PROUD to pass down for generations.
Xoxoxoxoxo
Saren
Smiley baby 🥰🥰🥰
Proud to be booking due dates already into NOVEMBER. Reach out now to book yours. Professional hair and makeup is provided (complimentary) for all full studio sessions with SCP.
Smiley baby 🥰🥰🥰
Proud to be booking due dates already into NOVEMBER. Reach out now to book yours. Professional hair and makeup is provided (complimentary) for all full studio sessions with SCP.
