Michele Calderon Photography

These guys were a riot. We had so much fun shooting their portraits - it was obvious they absolutely loved being together. They were always laughing and talking with each other. Rebecca was a total ham, and Zachary loosened up pretty quickly and totally forgot to give me his fake smile. We even found a tractor on the property - bonus for Zach.

I have so many great images it is hard to choose which ones to post. I narrowed it down to these, and I can’t wait to finish going through them. Thanks guys - your kids are wonderful. I had a blast.

We spent much of last week at Proctor’s Theater while my son attended Chess Camp. Behind the theater are some great places for shooting pictures, even during the middle of the day when the sun is at its harshest. A bit of a different type of setting for me, but I really liked it and hope to do more there!

Here are a few shots from our little session. Not so many of the boy - is it obvious he doesn’t really want to sit for a portrait?

Our friends Ken and Amy are following their dream (well, Amy’s dream, but Ken is being a good sport) and opening their own ice cream shop - Emack and Bolio’s on Delaware Ave in Albany, next to the fire station and across from Saint James Church.  The girls and I went there today with some friends to celebrate their grand opening with them. Mayor Jerry Jennings was there for the ribbon cutting ceremony, and to hop behind the counter to serve up a few cones. Check out the menu on their site - plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth, and smoothies too, with super healthy stuff like echinacea and protein powder.  Plus fresh-squeezed lemonade and Raspberry Lime Rickey’s.  (That’s a drink.  I didn’t know that until this afternoon.) AND music on Friday and Saturday nights in their comfy lounge with the leather sofas. Email Ken to book at ken@ebalbany.com.

Here are a couple of snapshots from today. Check out those Rice Crispy Treat and Fruity Pebble waffle cones!!  You can even get a scoop of ice cream on top of them.  Bring your insulin.