Benny & Bean --- Spreading Cuteness and Love

September 13, 2017

Dear Friends,

When I come across something that I love, I want to share it with all of you. Which leads me to Benny & Bean. This mother daughter-run business is stitching the most adorable, soft, cuddly dolls. Each doll is handmade with love and comes in a variety of fabric colors and patterns. With the holidays just around the corner (I know you may not want to hear this just yet but honestly, it's true) now is the perfect time to purchase these sweet friends. The dolls will make a perfect gift not only for the little ones on your list but also for anyone who likes to snuggle with something soft and cute. (I've been told that the dolls are a big hit with the college crowd too!) Benny & Bean's product line also includes bib and matching towel sets, and fabric snack bags.

I recently had an opportunity to photograph the creative, sweet, and fun team behind Benny & Bean, along with some of their products. Here are a few of my favorite shots from our session. To learn more about where you can purchase a Benny & Bean doll, and other stitched-with-love items, check out their Facebook page, Benny & Bean.

Finally, meet Team Benny & Bean. Thanks for the opportunity to share your story!

A Visit to Royal Oak School

July 09, 2017

It's always fun to make new friends. It's even more fun when they are outside, running around playing, chasing one another, or just hanging out on a beautiful summer morning. Such was my good fortune on a recent morning when I visited Royal Oak School located in Hampton Township (where I grew up!) north of Pittsburgh.

I was delighted to have an opportunity to photograph the great kids attending the summer session at Royal Oak School. When I walk into any place, with or without my camera, I immediately get a feeling about the people and my surroundings. And my feeling about Royal Oak School is that it's a very special place. The staff was professional and kind, and the kids were great! They exemplified everything that I love about photographing children. They were funny, silly, friendly, cool, shy, coy, carefree, confident and sweet.

Enough talking! I'll let a few of my favorite photos from my visit speak for themselves.

Royal Oak was founded in 1967 which means they are getting ready to celebrate their 50th anniversary. That's 50 years of smiles. Congratulations, new friends at Royal Oak and thank you for allowing me to spend a great summer morning with all of you.