I get asked a lot about outdoor winter photographs. I love all seasons and winter gives the photos a frosty fun feeling.
Both of these sessions tested the elements, we were freezing in the first and battling the snow in the second session but the results are worth it (at least I think so). Of course I don’t recommend these sessions for the youngest children, the older tougher ones can hack it 
I’ll be in Los Angeles next week for photo sessions. I’ve been watching the weather all week, getting more and more depressed as the chance of showers increased. As it is, I already rescheduled these sessions from January due to rain. But no matter, I will work rain or shine and the rain will definitely give me new INSPIRATION!!! So bring it on and stay posted for the results.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Happy Purim from my gang to yours.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
My travels continued… just 5 days after returning from San Francisco I headed to Ft Lauderdale, FL with my two girls, Ruthy and Naava. They are 11 years apart and an exact imprint of each other. We had the beautiful weather and relaxed poolside and beachside. A week after Ft Lauderdale I went to Atlanta, GA for my nephews wedding, got snowed in and had to stay an extra day. My near future travels include California, Toronto – Canada and Chicago. If you’re interested in booking me in any of those cities contact me by email.
The luckiest Mom in the world… ME… with my girls.
Why would anyone EVER leave this?
Catching the waves
Fun ice cream store, Serendipty.
So quaint, the decor in the ice cream store. (I SPY)
Really… have a cookie 
On the Ft Lauderdale boardwalk.
Monday, February 15, 2010
I cannot believe I let so much time go without blogging. I’ve been traveling a lot. I’ll be updating you over the next couple of days.
These images are from my trip to San Francisco in January. My husband had to be there for business and so he invited me to keep him company. It also allowed us to celebrate his birthday, a very special milestone. We got to see San Francisco under very grey cloudy skies, it drizzled most of the time but not enough to ruin the trip. It was my first visit to the San Fran and it is a terrific city. We stayed in Nob Hill and got to use the cable cars and walked a lot. We also made it up to Napa Valley and visited the Hagafen vineyards.
All these were taken by my new handy pocket camera – I don’t like to be burdened by heavy equipment when traveling for pleasure.
Hagafen vineyards, Napa Valley
The view from outside.
At the San Francisco, MOMA. This is from a brochure the Red Cross Arts & Skill Program.
“Please solve me”, I love this… I’m a work in progress myself
Seeing the whole ‘picture’.
I go to museums for inspiration, this is by Beatriz Milhaze, a colorful Brazilian artist.
I truly wish I knew who did this, I usually take a snapshot of the artist info and I didn’t. This is 2 photographs woven together, creating this gorgeous, complicated montage.
It rained most of the time.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
In this post I am featuring repeat kids – each of these adorable kids have been photographed by me before. All of them before they were 1 month.
UPDATE: The Big Giveaway was a great success. There were a lot of very worthy submissions, some were heart retching and others were heart warming. I’m looking forward to the session and to next year’s big giveaway.
Monday, December 28, 2009
There are just a couple more days left to ‘The Big Giveaway’ and I’ve received some very moving nominations. Some of you have written to me asking how I decide on the winner. After reviewing all the nominations I select 5 of the most moving stories and I forward them to a panel of 3 people asking them to choose the top 2 nominations. The panel receives the stories with names removed. The story that has the most votes is the winner.
I don’t advertise the winner of ‘The Big Giveaway’ for obvious reasons, but I want to share the introduction to last years essay (the details are private). The winner was nominated by 2 friends that admire her in every way.
We are writing to nominate our friend Y to be the recipient of The Big Giveaway.
The reasons we thought of her are obvious in some ways but yet so subtle in others. She “qualifies” on paper because she has a special needs child. But in our hearts she qualifies because of her amazing spirit, friendship, determination and ability to embrace what Hashem (G-d) has given her.
So far, for this years GIVEAWAY, I’ve received nominations from cousins, neighbors, mothers and friends. Each story is heartfelt and I truly wish I could do something for all of them. I look forward to making the call on January, 15, 2010 to the winner.
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Here are some recent studio sessions. Do they cuter?
Monday, December 14, 2009
Last year I gave away a free session to someone that was nominated by YOU. I’m doing it again. I need your help!
I want to give a gift to someone YOU know.
You know someone that could really use custom portraits but wouldn’t or couldn’t do it on their own. Is it your child’s teacher that goes above and beyond, a neighbor that is overwhelmed or depressed, a friend that is always there for everyone else and it’s time they got a break? Let me know about it by nominating them.
The best part? If your nomination wins you will get a free session and an 11×14 print.
The RULES:
-Send your nomination to dini@dinigroner.com.
-You cannot nominate yourself.
-The winner must be able to come to Rockland County for the session.
-The deadline is 12/31/09 at midnight.
It’s that simple.
Winner will be announced January 15th, 2010.
HINT: Last year I received many worthy nominations. When it came time to choosing a well written ’story’ or ‘essay’ helped the decision. In other words, a 2 line submission saying “Sara is a great friend to everyone and would love photos” doesn’t carry as much weight at “Sara was there when my newborn was sick and she brought dinner to us for 2 weeks. I don’t know what I would have done without her, etc…”.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
I was lucky enough to visit my sister in Sao Paulo earlier this month. While there I scheduled a couple of photo sessions. The thing about kids is that no matter where they are in the world they just want to play and have fun. That’s why even though I didn’t speak much Portuguese I was able to work with them and capture their individuality. I love to travel and if I you would like to schedule a session in your neck of the woods get in touch with me. My travel plans for the near future include Los Angeles, CA and Jerusalem, Israel.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Join me this Tuesday at the ASHAR Chanuka Boutique. There are going to be fantastic vendors offering jewelry, accessories, toys, Judaica gifts and more. Door prizes galore including one from me - a free session and an 11×14.
BONUS: I will be launching my Chanuka Specials at the show. If you’ve considered getting a canvas, from a previous session or a future session, they will be offered at an amazing 20% discount, that means the 16×20 will be available for $320 (regular price is $400). There will be other gifts available including a free 5×5 10 page album when you book a session at the boutique. Specials must be paid in full at the boutique.
Where: ASHAR – 70 Highview Road, Monsey, NY
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 24
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
UPDATE 11/25/09: Congrats to Rivka Most for winning the package! Can’t wait to capture those adorable kids of yours!!
And since I’m posting I can’t resist sharing this adorable little boy.
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