Some of my favorite photos are the ones that you would never display on your walls: The silly ones or the ones of the baby crying or the kids fighting.I hope these make you smile. 
Congradulations to the graduating class of 2008! I have been around long enough that many of the kids I photographed as babies and toddlers are now graduating high school. I love following my subjects throughout their growing up years. It gives me great joy to photograph them as high school seniors after seeing them in diapers, first communions, bar and bat mitvahs, braces, bad hair and finally seeeing them become interesting and accomplished young men and woman. Here is a sampling of some recent senior portraits. If you do not see yours here and want me to add it just let me know. I appologize in advance for leaving anyone out. 
My daughter Claire just finished her freshman year at Fordham University. Many of my clients have watched her grow since she was born. It really does go by too quickly. Don’t put off that portrait session. People often ask me what is the best time to have my child photographed? The answer is NOW! Here is Claire at 6 weeks old and again at 18 years old.
On May 4th 2008 my son Tommy’s band Take Cover Dear won the first round in the Battle of the Bands at the Mad Frog. It was an awesome evening. Take Cover Dear features my son Tommy Borders on the guitar( He also writes all of the music), Peter Wilke and Monroe Trombly on guitar, Will Scott on drums, Henry Curell on Bass, and Lead Screamer Grant Trombly. (Yes that is screamer not singer) With the exception of Grant who is in 9th grade the band members are all in 8th grade. The final competition is June 21st at the Mad Frog.Here are some photos from different phases of development. My son is the one with the blue hair.
The other day someone brought mea bunch of purple tulips with a beautiful blue center. I spent about an hour photographing them in my sun room with a macro lens. The next day I saw that the Enquirer was having a flower photo contest so I sent the photos in and came in as one of the runner ups! Although kids are my favorite subjects,l flowers are a nice change of pace. My prize is two tickets to the flower show. I think I will bring my camera. I highly recommend that all serious hobbyists invest in a macro lens for their camera. It turns you into an instant artist. Provident Camera on 7th street is the best place to get camera advice and to make all your photo related purchases. Here are the photos of the purple tulips.
The new issue of BEST Magazine is now available at Joseph Beth and the Hyde Park Frame and Save. If you are curious about the interesting people living in your neighborhood you must pick one up! I have been fortunate to have photographed this magazine for the last 3 years. I have met the most interesting people. I was been reaquainted with old friends and made some new ones. The cover story in this issue features a well hidden Castle in Mount Lookout. Several of the featured homes are inhabited by talented artists including interior designers Marianne Kurtinitis and Barbara Stough as well as textile artist and photographer Lyn Marsteller (my new best friend). Perhaps the highlight was the frozen waterfall in the Kubickis backyard. I have seen it all! Here is a small sampling.
According to the weather report the storm of the season is approaching. I wouldn’t mind the chance to go sledding. Spring is coming and with spring comes First Communions. Castle House in Hyde Park Square is the headquarters for you beautiful First Communion dresses. www.castlehouse.com
I love creating First Communion portraits.I like the classic look of the studio as well as the filtered light obtained outdoors. If you mention this blog you can receive 10% off your First Communion portrait.
This past month I had the pleasure of taking some photographs for the brand new Red Dog pet resort and spa located where the Oakley Drive In used to be. What an amazing place! This is the place to get premium care for your pet when you travel or are at work all day. They have thought of everything. I was especially impressed with the Geriatric facilities and the pool.They also have a great gift shop. I have included a photo here of the dog pool and of Lucy the golden retriever in the I Love Lucy suite. I have also included some shots of my favorite dogs from 2007 ( and one cat too) Your pets are always welcome in my studio. www.red-dogs.com
I just got back from a weekend in New York City. I went to visit my daughter who is a Freshman at Fordham University. On Valentine’s Day we went to Madison Square Gardens to see Alanis Morissette and Matchbox 20. It was a great show. It was Rob Thomas’s birthday! While I was in New York I saw an exhibit of Irving Penn’s Portraits at the Morgan Library. His work has inspired me since I discovered him in the 70’s . Seeing those beautiful black and white prints reminded me how beautiful black and white film and paper are. I am hoping to get out today and take some snow photos. It is beautiful! I wish we could count on snow. I think portraits outside in the snow are a nice change of pace.
It is a minor miracle that this technophobe has a blog! I am determined to evolve in this ever changing digital world. The beginning of this year has brought me lots of babies. I have photographed them from 3 weeks old to one year : in the studio and in the home. Here is a small sampling 
