And so was the first one! I did a photo session with this family of their oldest son a little while back. I remember thinking, it just doesn't get any cuter... well, this time he seemed to be EVEN cuter! (if that is possible) It was amazing. The same big, beautiful eyes, the same full lips. He is really just a beautiful boy. And the new addition to the family, his little brother, is just as adorable. And a spitting image of his father. This is such a great family to know and to photograph.
And Julia, she really made all the photo sessions I did in Aviano possible. She told all of her friends that I was coming to town, gave them my information and helped to figure out the schedule. Unfortunately, I couldn't fit all of them in. But the ones we did do were really amazing.
Julia, thank you for trusting me again with your family's memories and with those of your friends. You are a great friend and client!
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Seriously, I do. You know, sometimes you do a photo session and it can be the first time you meet a couple and their family. Well, with this family, I felt like I had already known them. It was so comfortable and it was, honestly, alot of fun! If I lived in Aviano right now, I am sure Chelsey and I would be friends! She is a great mom and really, just a cool person. And her husband is such a nice guy... and he is a fan of the camera! He had a better camera than me (duck)... I tried to trade him, but he wasn't having it... Darn it. But he was so nice to let me shoot with it some!
I just wanted to tell you guys that I really enjoyed meeting you! You are both amazing people, and your sons are beautiful!!!!
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This is quite possibly one of the most beautiful families I have shot in a while. All three of them looked like they walked off the page of a magazine. Amazing.
And I have to say, after all the editing was done from my sessions in Aviano, I saw my art in this session more than any other I have done in a while.
This little guy had a smile, that when he gave it to you, lit up the whole room. He was everything that I know little boys to be! Adorable, strong willed and full of energy!
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This is the first of 4 sessions that I shot in Italy while I was visiting Aviano.
This little love is the youngest of 6 siblings... and he was a real treat to shoot! He was happy from the get go. Mom and I both knew when the session was over, because he basically told us! But we were having so much fun getting these adorable shots of him, that neither one of us were ready to be done, even though we already had more than enough. But there is always those children that are just so adorable and easy to shoot that you could shoot them for hours!!! 
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Here are a few of my favorite sunflower photos from my recent trip to Italy.
Tera Windfeldt:
WOW! I love each one of these! They make me happy. I've said it before but I have to say it again...I love your work. It has an honesty that is simply refreshing.
(08.03.09 @ 04:09 PM)
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I am the lucky photographer that gets to capture Laura's first year of life! She has been a doll since the moment I met her and time has done nothing but make her even more adorable!
I love this age for photos... she is sitting up, she has teeth, she's so agreeable... I mean, really, they are just so cute you could break a tooth!
And no one can forget Claire, the big sister, who is always camera ready!!!! She is too cute for words!
ruby:
beth, what can i say other than these are purely gorgeous?!
you are so talented my friend.
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Baby Laura is 7 months old!!!!
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This photo is from a photo shoot that I did this weekend. I thought the photo was funny and a great way to speak out and help everyone to remember to GO GREEN!
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This is honestly the biggest compliment I have ever gotten, shooting this session. Tom was my boss when I was in the military. Though he wasn't a professional photographer, he enjoyed it as a hobby and was, quite possibly, one of the most honest to goodness, good people that I had ever worked for in my military career. Never played favorites. Never brought a problem to work. Never did anything more than all he could for the people he worked with. Dream boss. I mean that, ask anyone that worked for him.
Well, when I got an email from him and his wife, who are expecting their first child, I was so honored to say yes! Of course I would LOVE to capture this amazing time for them. Now... when you have only ever known someone as your boss, the pressure turns on for a photo shoot.
I have to say, though, as soon as we started shooting, his free spirited wife, Karin and I hit it off like old friends. And all the sudden, the Captain was Tom! It was great, easy, fun and you could feed off of their calm natures and their love.
It is so fun to shoot an expecting couple that you know, full well, will make amazing parents. They have so much to give this child. Karin is one of the most naturally easy people to get along with. She just relaxes everyone around her. Between her beautiful spirit and Tom's just soul... this is going to be an amazing child!
Okay... obviously, I like this couple alot!!!!
Here are some of my favorite photos from their shoot... and I have alot!
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One of my beautiful maternity clients/great friends, Cherie, had her baby this past week. I got a chance to visit her, her husband and baby Kian in the hospital with some friends, Juan and Anna Femath. Juan and Anna do videography and video production and they are truly amazing at what they do. You can find their work by visiting http://www.femath.com/ .
I worked with Juan while I was at Combat Camera, during my time in the Air Force. Juan helped me to put together a few family videos and I have always been in awe of his editing abilities. It is always an honor when I see my work in his videos. I have to say, Juan has found his match in Anna! She is the Ying to his Yang and she really is a talented and amazing person!
The video you are about to watch is shot and edited by Juan. The photography featured in it is my work. It is really moving. What a great memory for our friends.
And, most importantly, we would like to welcome Baby Kian to the ever growing Combat Camera family!!!!
I worked with Juan while I was at Combat Camera, during my time in the Air Force. Juan helped me to put together a few family videos and I have always been in awe of his editing abilities. It is always an honor when I see my work in his videos. I have to say, Juan has found his match in Anna! She is the Ying to his Yang and she really is a talented and amazing person!
The video you are about to watch is shot and edited by Juan. The photography featured in it is my work. It is really moving. What a great memory for our friends.
And, most importantly, we would like to welcome Baby Kian to the ever growing Combat Camera family!!!!
Kian Myles, born 12 May 2009, at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Springs MD, at 8 lbs. from parents Myles and Cherie Cullen. Photography by Beth Caporaletti. Video shot on DVCPRO HD with the Panasonic AGHVX200. Congrats to the Cullen family!
Carissa Ahlstrom:
What a beautiful and touching video. Incredible work and a beautiful family!
(05.22.09 @ 10:23 PM)
Jil Nelson:
Beautiful indeed! Great video. Glad Tony Tahhan set up this link.
best,
Jil
(06.30.09 @ 02:42 PM)
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On our trip to Charleston, I took a few photos downtown... here are a few of my faves!
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The last picture is AMAZING GOOD.
Sara
(08.10.09 @ 05:06 PM)I LOVE LOVE LOVE the last picture!!!!
(08.10.09 @ 09:25 PM)I love this last pic! Too cute! As usual ... I enjoy your pics & write ups!
(09.21.09 @ 10:53 AM)