That's me in the corner... wearing a Dunce Hat :(

Yes, that's in, the corner there.... wearing a Dunce Hat. :( I cannot believe I have posted nothing on my Blog since August :( Shame on me.

Please forgive me... truth is, life has been pretty exciting since then and well.... time just flew... and I KNOW YOU ALL CAN SYMPATHIZE.... but still.... NO EXCUSES.

I can't even complain, because, seriously? It's not even fair to complain.... yes, life has been busy but for ALL the right reasons. :) LOL

So ... before you hate me completely, let me explain: I spent most of September in Italy. It was a LONG overdue 2nd honeymoon :) 3 weeks driving around, taking photographs, drinking wine and enjoying life. I needed the break and it was so much fun..... I came back feeling carefree, de-stressed and new. (That lasted about 5 minutes once I got back to Pittsburgh!) You know me, I know you do, I am always crazy, running around doing too many things at one time.... honestly I think I live better in the stress mode. I work well under pressure ... It seems to suit me.


So where are my images of Italy you say? Well..... I'm still working on a lot of them BUT.... you can go check out the ones we have up on our new Fine Arts site!!!!! Enjoy!

And the studio? Well, it's been non stop insanity mode since I came back. It's awesome! Even though I really enjoyed photographing Italy and the countryside, there is NOTHING like the face of a human being. NOTHING. I live for people. I like how they interact with me. It's a wonderful playing peek a boo with a baby - babies are so fantastic. The world hasn't corrupted them yet. They give love and smiles without holding back. The other day, one of my Bebe Collection babies, little Chase, give me a kiss when walking out the door. Made my heart TOTALLY melt! And talking to a senior about their future is just an fantastic... to listen to them, and how excited they are about going to college and the future or to see a family that has, ever so beautifully grown together. Relationships and people.... they are a wonderful thing. I am going to say it again, brace yourself: I am the luckiest person I know. I am so passionate about what I do and the people I get to photograph.... It's just inspiring. So... here are a few recent ones, to show you just how excited I am to come here, to the studio EVERYDAY!

Only one word needed for little Alyvia: GORGEOUS

And... last but not least: We are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited about our upcoming Oh Bebe Mio contest!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got the cutest baby in Pittsburgh? Enter our contest!!!!! There are tons of fabulous prizes and it's FOR A GREAT CAUSE... we are soooooooooooooo anxious to see all these amazing babies! Last year we raised about $6400 for St Jude's... these year we are super excited to raise funds for Daughters. Read all about our Bebe Mio contest on our site here AND check out the recent article in the Observer Reporter! Woo hoo!!!!

So forgive me again ... I will wear the Dunce Hat for a while and hope that you can all forgive me :)

Much love!!!! Photographically Yours:)
Maria