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Visual Artist Unleashed

I am a mother, a wife, a friend, and a photographer.  Photography is the part of my life that has brought me here:

Welcome to my blog.  Here you can find my most recent work along with other tidbits from life's adventures.  I have had a camera in my hand since my first son was born 12 years ago.  Since then, what was a hobby, has flourished into an obsession and a career.  I find my passion for photography grows everyday.  Whether it is something new to learn, a new friend to make, or a new place to explore.  Photography challenges me, and allows me a creative outlet all at the same time.  So I welcome you to look around and get to know me a bit, feedback and conversation are always appreciated.  And check back often for new posts and stories!!!

 

 

 

Photo courtesy of Raw Photo Design 

Monthly Archives: September 2009

Noah Turns 3, Happy Birthday!!!!!

September 25, 2009 Family, Kids, Personal, The Fullers

Sunday was Noah’s 3rd birthday, and as most of you know, I am really selfish with my boys when it comes to their birthdays.  I don’t do parties or really anything else.  I have to be the first one to tell them happy birthday, they get an obnoxious amount of hugs and kisses throughout the day, they get to pick their favorite dinner, I usually make a homemade cake, and the whole day we just spend time together as a family.  Because when it comes down to it….nothing else matters!  I can’t believe Noah is already 3.  I know it sounds cliche’, but it seems like yesterday he was this little bean in my arms!  Noah is an absolute joy and I feel so honored that God thought enough of Joe and I to allow us to be his parents. 

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Noah turning 3 eating his birthday cake

I took the opportunity on Sunday to take the kids out in the yard and grab some pictures of them. Here are some of the shots I got…

Noah, Joe, and I play this game called “Who do you love the most”.  I’m sure all of you parents out there are familiar with it, but let me just fill in the blanks.  Joe or I will ask Noah: “Who do you love the most?”, and no matter who is asking the answer is always “You!”.  Here is a sequence of that conversation :)

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Here is Branndon, being sweet as pie…can anyone see his halo?

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“The big one” (at least that’s what I call him these days) AKA Christian!

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Here they all are together.  I love how different they all are!

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These are the shots I took while we were singing happy birthday.

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And then he devoured the cake :)

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Thanks for stopping by to see the kiddies.  If you know me at all you know there is nothing more important to me than being a mom to these special guys.  I can hang out and be me, I can be a great wife, and take some cool pictures, but all of those things run a distant second to these little dudes :)

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by Danielle

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October 24, 2009 - 10:22 am Aunt Pam - Nice work as always!

October 20, 2009 - 12:06 am Robert J. Trenske - AWESOME! Happy Birthday Noah!!

October 10, 2009 - 5:09 am Suzanne Howell - My heart leaps with joy when I hear about the love that you share with your family! Keep sharing with us, Mom

October 2, 2009 - 11:15 am Kathleen Trenske - Happy Birthday Noah! What adorable boys you have! :)

October 1, 2009 - 10:46 pm Eric Foley - Wow, these look so fun! Happy Birthday Noah!

September 30, 2009 - 11:06 am JoAnn - You better have saved a piece of cake for me...seriously! Happy Birthday Noah Bean!!

September 29, 2009 - 2:35 am eric langlois - happy birthday Noah - you rock!!!!

September 28, 2009 - 9:52 pm Val McCormick - Happy Birthday Noah! The you sequal is priceless.

September 28, 2009 - 1:04 pm Lucy - This pictures are very sweet :))) Noah looks so big now ! He is a special little guy...all your boys are :) You are a great mom Danielle !!!

September 26, 2009 - 6:13 pm Bob Schirmer - man, these guy's look so grown up! great shots. the pics of Noah are priceless (really). Great job! We miss you guy's and wish you were here with us.

September 25, 2009 - 9:15 pm pammy - he needs a bigger fork! :D Very cute, really love the birthday candle pics and the smile on his face.

September 25, 2009 - 7:46 pm Mark LaMonica - Birthdays and Cake :) Got to Love it !

September 25, 2009 - 5:16 pm Cynthia - I love the candle pictures! I can't wait until the next camping trip. Give Noah kisses and hugs from us.

Val & Sidney; Engagement Session – Astoria Park, Queens, New York

September 21, 2009 Engagement

Last Sunday Joe and I had the pleasure of hanging out with Val & Sidney in Queens, which is Sidney’s old stompin’ grounds.  Being honest I was completely freaked out about doing this shoot.  I am pretty confident in my skills.  Throw me into a park or on a beach and I’m in all my glory, but it was really important to Val and Sidney to do their shoot in Queens.  Believe me, I tried throwing a sunflower field at dusk at them, but it as not happening.  So what is a photographer to do when her clients want something different than her vision?…….Um-mm bring it!

So here are Val & Sidney in all of their glory.  Joe and I had so much fun getting to know you two and your relationship.  Thanks so much for the tour and great times.  We are certainly going to do it again :)

 

We started our shoot at a favorite cafe of Sidney’s called Cafe Bar.  This place was awesome.  It had really great moody light and all kinds of decor.

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 This is what Joe and I ate.  It was Val’s recommendation, and it as bangin’!!!!

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 Joe saw this mirror inlaid into the bar and took this shot!

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 This is also Joe’s shot!

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 These two were naturals……I barely had to ask them to do anything.  Sidney especially is GQ to the hilt :)

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 The shot on the left is Joe’s (my favorite from him for the day) and mine is on the right

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 Then we jumped in the car and headed over to Astoria Park for some more cool shots.  You can see Manhattan in the back ground of some of the shots.

Joe’s shot is on the left, mine is on the right :)

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 The one on the left is Joe’s shot.  Mine is the one on the right.

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 This is the view of the Triborough bridge from Astoria Park.

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Thank you again Val & Sidney for such a great time, and thanks to Joe for coming along with me!

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by Danielle

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October 13, 2009 - 10:58 am Erik Maziarz - An epic e-shoot Danielle! The Cafe, the car; so many great shots! great job!

October 2, 2009 - 11:13 am Kathleen Trenske - Love this session - it has such a sexy feel to it! Some really fabulous light too! :) I really like seeing Joe's shots as well!

September 24, 2009 - 1:58 pm JoAnn - Love the angled shot leanng against the rail w/ skyline...damn, now I have a craving for a Sabrett dog! Another excellent job...you're fast becoming the "It Girl" for engagement pics!

September 24, 2009 - 8:05 am Tab - I agree with Pammy! That one is my favorite too!

September 23, 2009 - 12:41 pm Vicki Souza - Wow!! These are all incredible - and you went all over with this couple. I love SOOO many it's hard to narrow down ;)

September 23, 2009 - 1:50 am Eric Foley - Damn girl, you really rocked the shizzle out of this one! You really stepped up your game BIG TIME! Love all of these.

September 23, 2009 - 1:31 am Amber - Love how your vision and the editing are all coming together. Keep up the good work, never stop raising your game.

September 22, 2009 - 9:09 pm Brianna Phelan - I think this is my favourite post of yours ever. IT's truly awesome!

September 22, 2009 - 5:28 pm Beth - AMAZING!!! These really are the best engagement pics I have ever seen. I'm Val's sister and you really captured them in a perfect way--this really is their personality and style!

September 22, 2009 - 4:04 pm Megan - Wow, girl! You are really great at what you do!

September 22, 2009 - 11:41 am Nicole T. - AWESOME JOB Danielle! These ROCK! <3

September 22, 2009 - 11:17 am Sidney Nazario - Hi Danielle, The pictures are fantastic. Thank you for making me look cooler than I really am. It meant a lot that you would make the trip ti NY. It made the shoot a lot more meaningful for me. looking forward to the wedding.... Sid

September 21, 2009 - 9:20 pm pammy - Absolutely LOVE the forehead to forehead shot w/ eyes closed. Very warm and you can sense the connection the two of them have. Awesome job Danielle!

September 21, 2009 - 4:28 pm Lucy - Danielle, I am speechless !!! I LOOOOOVE NY !!!!! I think this is one of my favorite posts so far.....the skyline, the kissing, cafe bar....all of it ! It makes me want to go back to NY and same time it's like I just came from there by looking at your shots...

September 21, 2009 - 12:10 pm auntie - ok ok so I love the skyline pics very very nice, the hand in the pocket yeah baby and the one of them showdowed infront of the stain glass window!! xo you rock have I told you that lately. Wait let me call you and tell you in person lol!!

Caley & Mike; Wedding in Waterbury, Connecticut

September 17, 2009 Wedding

I swear there are times in my life that I have to stop and pinch myself, because I literally have the GREATEST job in the world and the best clients on the planet.  Caley and Mike are two of the coolest people I have ever met.   I can give you at least 47 reasons why, but that would take too long so I’ll tell you a few. Caley is that girl next door…BUT, she used to be a professional hockey player!  So were most of her bride’s maids.  Caley and Mike are also that irresistibly sweet couple you see in the corner of Starbucks that are all googly eyeing each other and playing footsie under the table.  As if that wasn’t enough, these two literally come from two of the greatest families I have ever had the pleasure of being around.  I honestly felt like one of them and that made my job (as if it’s really a job at all) so much easier.  I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of something so wonderful.  I am truly humbled by you all :)

Caley and Mike got dressed at The Ethan Allen Hotel in Danbury, CT and were married in The Shrine Of Saint Anne’s Church in Waterbury, with the reception following at The Fox Hill Inn in Brookfield, CT.

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 This is the inside of  The Shrine Of Saint Anne’s Church in Waterbury.  It was so breath taking.

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I love how Caley and her dad are both beaming in this shot!

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 And the look on Mike’s face as Caley approached the front of the church.

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Here are just a few of the details from the day.

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 Caley and Mike’s first dance completely brought me to tears, not only because they are so completely in love, but because Mike’s father played the piano and sang “She’s Got A Way” by Billy Joel.  You can see him there at the piano.

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 Mike’s mom fought back tears most of their dance together and I could see her beaming, yet crying the whole time.  This is a moment that always touches my heart, not just because I am a mother of three boys, but seeing this primal emotion fold is amazing.

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 The band was amazing….absolutely amazing!!!

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In the beginning of this series are the shots from the toasts.  One from the Mike’s brother, Caley’s sister, and Caley’s father.  Again I don’t know if there was a dry eye in the room.

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 Another touching moment of the evening was when Caley’s sister got on stage and sang “Come Away With Me” by Nora Jones.  AND…it wasn’t like karaoke at all, she was amazing.  Not to be out done, Caley’s brother got up on stage and sang his rendition of “Piano Man” by Billy Joel, while lifting the lyrics off of the Internet via his iPhone.  Caley, Mike, and every person in the room enjoyed every minute of it!

 

 

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 Some moody outside lighting by the fountain out back of The Fox Hill Inn.

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 And of course the ring shot!

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Thank you guys once again for having me, and a big fat “Mahalo” to Mike and Caley as they enjoy their vacation in Hawaii.

 

Also I wanted to say thank you to Melissa Kosswig for team shooting with me :) And thanks to Claire Ellen for assisting too :)

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September 20, 2009 - 1:21 am Caley and Mike - Danielle, We LOVE the pictures, thank you so much for capturing everything. We had a BLAST working with you and felt like you really brought out the best in us. We knew the pictures would be fantastic and once again you've outdone yourself. We can't even pick a favorite because there are just so many. Thank you again for all of your hard work, we look forward to seeing the rest of the pictures when we get back from our Honeymoon. All the best, Caley and Mike PS-Please thank Melissa and Claire again for us, they were a lot of fun to be around and we appreciate them taking the time to be a part of our amazing day.

September 18, 2009 - 3:56 pm Joe Fuller - What can I say,...You have it baby! Up for favorite shot of the year is the umbrella shot for sure. I also like how you mixed up the shoe shot from the normal position. Detail shots were all great. And every time you put one of the collages on your blog I get the feel that I was actually there. I can't even try to figure out a favorite because I really love them all. Congratulations Caley and Mike!!!

September 18, 2009 - 3:50 pm Tab - Love, love, love the unmbrealla shot! I also like the bar shot, but I think it is because I could really use a drink now! Awesome job!

September 18, 2009 - 1:44 pm auntie - OMG I can honestly say I didnt really have a favorite this time. You have blown me away. AMAZING I sit here in tears feeling incredibly blessed to have you as a family member!! love you! BUT if I were to have a favorite it would be the mom wiping away the tear. Such a special moment captured!

September 18, 2009 - 12:08 pm Staci - beautiful pictures

September 18, 2009 - 11:59 am Katie Slater - I love all of the dancing shots! and the reception detail board as well! beautiful job!!

September 18, 2009 - 9:41 am Cynthia - Love all the details! And I love the pic where the bride is on the bar and there is something special about the hockey picture.

September 18, 2009 - 12:46 am Kathleen Trenske - Love all the details! My favorite shot is definitely the groom's reaction in the church - just awesome! Great seeing you the other day, it was nice to catch up a bit! :)

September 17, 2009 - 11:22 pm pammy - Absolutely LOVE the umbrella shot, took me a few retakes to make sure it was what I thought. Once again, you have outdone yourself Danielle, great job.

September 17, 2009 - 11:15 pm Val McCormick - Danielle, Awesome job! LOVE that church! You captured her dress beautifully! Love all the details! Keep em coming!

September 17, 2009 - 10:11 pm Darilyn - Wow Danielle - These are really beautiful. Fantastic lighting on the shoes... Flowers on the table, perfection. Don't get me started on the church! I love the piece you wrote about the couple and family - really special for them & future clients! XX Darilyn

September 17, 2009 - 9:45 pm Erik Maziarz - love the details in this post! and that low light shot with the umbrella is KILLER. awesome job!

Meet Sofia; Cutest Connecticut Newborn

September 1, 2009 Family, Kids

A few weekends ago I got to spend the afternoon with the Sipe’s again, only this time it was to welcome into the world their sweet baby girl Sofia!  Ummmm…you had me at hello…SERIOUSLY!  I think I did more holding and cooing, than photographing.  Sofia talked to me the whole time, letting me know when she was ready for her close up and when she wanted to just chill!  Watching Lucy and Chris go through this experience has been awesome and I know it is only going to get better for them.  These two are natural parents and Sofia is quite the lucky girl to have them.  Congratulations again guys, and thanks so much for sharing her with me for the afternoon!!!! 

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 LOL…”and you can take that Daddy!!!”

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September 19, 2009 - 5:36 pm Rainey Beach - OMG You really love doing this don't you?? The newborn pics, seriously I cried. They are all amazing

September 9, 2009 - 11:17 pm Robert J. Trenske - Danielle, these are SO incredibly cute, you did such a great job!!

September 7, 2009 - 8:20 pm Amber - Love it girl. I think this could easily be your "thing". I love your composition and attention to detail...I think we need to get our hands on babies every so often - so we don't feel like we need another. Great work! Love, Am

September 6, 2009 - 8:39 pm Esterina Messeder - These are absolutely gorgeous!!! Love them all.

September 5, 2009 - 10:16 pm Chris - Thanks again for those pictures, Danielle. They are wonderful! I wish we could have come to Tab's party to thank you in person, but I have to work.

September 5, 2009 - 5:36 pm Erik Maziarz - awesome job Danielle! some really great moments, and incredible light!

September 4, 2009 - 2:22 pm Val McCormick - Do I love these?, yes I do, yes I do, yes I do. Do I love these, YES I DO! Especially the moment caught 3rd to last images. LMAO. These are awesome!

September 2, 2009 - 8:50 pm Eric Foley - Love all of these D! You are on f-eye-ya!

September 2, 2009 - 11:35 am aunti - OMG pic 1 and the red hat absolutly beutifull. I love the hair swirl such a pretty baby!! xo love ya

September 2, 2009 - 8:39 am Cynthia - Great job! I really like the baby blocks and the green pants!

September 2, 2009 - 7:36 am JoAnn - Majority rules...Daddy kissing Sofie on the head is the cover shot followed by muted pic on the coach w/ Sofie looking up... priceless!

September 2, 2009 - 12:41 am Soledad - Hi your baby is beautiful God bless

September 1, 2009 - 11:54 pm Anita Escobales - I love the pic with the buterfly hat!!! She is getting so big so fast I just can't believe it! Great pics. I'm looking forward to seeing her more.

September 1, 2009 - 11:52 pm Olga Toney - I liked all the pictures, it's really hard to pick the best. Sofia is sooooooo adorable! Can't wait to meet her in person! Very good loking family.

September 1, 2009 - 10:40 pm Dena - Sofie, what a lucky gal you are. My favorite pic is #4261 but all are fantastic.

September 1, 2009 - 10:20 pm meg - Hey Chickie... these are adorable...Red hat one is my fav and those green polka dot pants are so adorable...Love them in the pics!

September 1, 2009 - 10:05 pm Cheryl Sipe - The pictures are beautiful---and so is Sofia!! She's my precious granddaughter and I love her so much! It would be so hard to pick my favorite--I love them all. But I also really love the one with the red hat and several with Chris & Lucy together with baby Sofie!

September 1, 2009 - 9:45 pm Nicole Valarose - Lucy the pictures are beautiful....What a wonderful keepsake to have....She is so precious

September 1, 2009 - 9:28 pm Lucy - Danielle, THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH !!!! You made my day :) these are great !!! I love one where Chris kissing Sofie on the head it's so sweet almost made me cry and one where Sofia has red hat on, she makes so cute funny faces.

September 1, 2009 - 8:41 pm Brianna Phelan - These are awesome - best baby photos ever. I love the shot of dad kissing her on the top of the head and holding her close - great emotion captured :)

September 1, 2009 - 1:57 pm Tab - These are AWESOME! My favorite baby pic is the one with her and red hat and my fav family one is the one with them sitting on the couch!