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Baby Bronson | Welcome

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:07:15 +0000

Our best friends had their second child a few days ago and we stopped by the hospital to meet the newest addition. Bronson weighed just under 9lbs and is one handsome little man. His sister, Catalina, whom has already been featured on the blog several times, is shown here attempting to give the little guy his pacifier. Congrats Lauren, Oscar, and Catalina!!! We can’t wait until he is best friends with Mateo!

Mateo | Love’s his Tubby Time

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:37:44 +0000

Photographing my little soon to be meteorite is starting to become a ton of fun. He is now just coming out of his baby shell so to say. Lots of smiles and giggles and more and more photo ops start occuring each day. The first few months for photographing newborns is really limited to their little hands and feet, and maybe the occasional smile that you need to really be ready for. But slowly he is awakening more and more and it is just such a wonderful thing to experience (and capture!)!!!

And for all of you Boston Baby Photographers out there… Tubby time last night was shot on a Canon 5dMkII, Jpeg, Incandescent Light, 50mm at about f/2.0 and a 1/160th shutter speed.

Happy Mothers Day | XOXO

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:21:21 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day wishes to all of the Mom’s out there. Being a new Dad, I can now fully appreciate how special this day is. Seeing the bond between mother and child from my new point of view is just incredible and I (we) are so fortunate for MOM who takes care of us even when we don’t even know it. XOXO

Mateo | Our Newest Addition | Super Cute

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:58:58 +0000

It is without further delay that I am excited to finally blog about our newest addition to the Phillips family. Baby Mateo was born in late March weighing over 8lbs, 20 inches, and do I need to point out… a Full head of hair. The anticipation of knowing what your baby looks like over nine months is just crazy. And when I saw him for the first time in the delivery room, I had to do a double take as I was expecting a “baby”, not a little man. But it was truly love at first sight, and I look forward to photographing him as often as possible (that’s a no brainer, I know).

Right now he is healthy, happy, 3lbs heavier, 3 inches longer, and wicked gassy lol !!!

Can’t forget to share a quick video clip…. really short but really cute!

Dragon Downspouts | Downtown Boston | Can you name this church?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:04:25 +0000

We have just wrapped up a 2 month project with a very historical and wonderful church in downtown Boston. A full blog post is to come, but had to share this photo of their Dragon Downspouts. These are very hard to see from street level (although possible), and it is a unique design feature of the church that probably most Bostonians never new existed. Shoot us a message on our Facebook Fan Page if you think you know the church!

Donate to Haiti | Winners | Thank You

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:28:50 +0000

I am very happy to announce our drawing winner for the framed Fenway photograph is Liz Stender! And also receiving the framed photograph for having the greatest donation amount is Erin Palank! Please contact myself or Maria to setup a pickup or delivery.

A thousand thank you’s go out to the many people who made such generous donations. All so very much appreciated!

Donate to Haiti | Chance to Win Framed & Mounted Fenway Print

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:29:47 +0000

Back in 2004, I traveled to the island of Grenada, British West Indies, to visit a good friend of mine who worked there for the Peace Corps. It was an absolutely beautiful island and I was introduced to some of the most humble, kind, and wonderful people that I have ever met. But to witness poverty on a scale not recognizable here in the United States was extremely moving. Not long after I left, the island was devistated by a massive Hurricane named Ivan. And to this day I feel terrible that there was so little I did (or could) do to help.

Enter the recent earthquake on the Caribbean island of Haiti. Obviously, an absolutely devistating event to say the least. My thoughts of Grenada quickly rekindled, and this time I am determined to do more. I am in a position with my photography business and my blog to reach out to so many people to encourage help and or donations… so here goes.

What I am asking is for you to make a minimum donation of $10.00 directly to any reputable charity where the money supports HAITI and their disaster relief effort. Then simply email me a copy of your receipt of payment as well as your name, address, and phone, to be entered into a drawing to receive a 24×20 Framed Print (actual print size is 20×16) showing Ted Williams red seat where he had hit the longest homerun in Fenway Park history. And in addition, one overly generous person who can show the largest donation above $100.00 will also receive the same 24×20 Framed print.

Here are some of the possible charities you can donate to … Unicef, American Red Cross, CARE, Doctors Without Borders, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

Please email me a copy of a receipt of your donation to Info@BrianPhillipsPhoto.com . (and of course you can black out any information that I don’t need)

I will close the raffle on Sunday January 31st, 2010, at 11:59PM. The winner(s) will be drawn the following day, Monday February 1st, with an announcement made on the blog indicating the winners. Please make sure all donations were made between the dates of Jan 21st (today) and Jan 31st. THANK YOU SO MUCH in advance for your charity and generosity!!!

Win This Print Below | Black 24×20 Frame | White Mat | 20×16 Print mounted on Foam core

Here are a few images I took while in Grenada, BWI, back in March 2004… just months prior to their hurricane. The photo with the wooden shack, tin roof (3rd down) had a family of about 8 people living in it. While the island had a beautiful port city names St. George’s that garnered tourism from crusie ships, the remainder of the island is extremely poor. I know this to be the same case with Haiti and won’t even try to comprehend the pain and suffering they are going thru right now and for generations to come.

Boston | Low of 9 degrees | HELP

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:43:54 +0000

Well the cold is starting to really get to me. Enough that I have to blog about it. And I am from Buffalo dammit! I guess it just gets tiring after 30 plus years. Cold, Snow, Shovel, and repeat. Cold, Snow, Shovel, and repeat. For at least 5 tiresome months in a row. And maybe it’s my brother who constantly reminds me of how nice it is in San Diego every single day. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind that the topic of beautiful weather comes up every phonecall at all. I just want to be warm and snow free (well not up in ski country of course). So I found myself this morning poking thru some San Diego desert pics I took last January while out visiting the baby bro. These few definitely warmed me up, and hopefully you as well if you share my “I need a permanent vacation” type attitude.

I feel much better now. Have a Great Weekend!

Happy Holidays | Merry Christmas | Feliz Navidad

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:18:38 +0000

A very warm holiday greeting to everyone!!! We hope your day is well celebrated with family and friends. See you in the new year!!!

Naples, Florida | Quick Pics

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:02:47 +0000

Just got back from a few days down in Naples, FL and Marco Island. Weather was just fantastic and just in time before I leave for “sunny” Buffalo next week to visit my family for Christmas. So the warm Florida memories and beautiful sunsets will definitely keep me going while surviving the artic weather next week.

Below are just a few pics with my Nikon Coolpix point & shoot camera that I had to share. Isn’t the one of Santa just classic Florida? It was actually odd being in Florida just a few weeks prior to Christmas as the holiday music in stores and decorations on peoples houses and businesses was over the top. I guess they are just over-compensating. FYI…There was no color correction at all in the photos below, just a contrast adjustment…honestly!