Kara Layfield wrote: Love the last...his expression is priceless! My kids have that same alligator and love to chase after each other with that thing. Can't wait to see MORE! (01/10/11, 2:41 pm)

    Kristin wrote: Great portrait! (01/10/11, 4:33 pm)

    Leah Jent wrote: Gorgeous. I love the look on his face! (01/12/11, 12:49 am)

    Lina wrote: So so fun! Are they friend? Looks so cozy and fun :) (01/14/11, 2:46 pm)

    Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: Gosh, going through your images, is like feeding my soul. (01/17/11, 4:22 am)

There is a difference between fine chocolate and potato chips. Mainly in the way I believe they should be eaten. Potato chips can be merrily munched on while multitasking. Chocolate has to be eaten when all is quiet, and every bit can be savored, enjoyed, and consciously acknowledged.

I enjoyed this session so much and have many images to share. I would rather not share them as if a bag of potato chips though. I will share just a few for the next couple of days this week, so each image can be savored, enjoyed, and consciously acknowledged.

so sit back, relax, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and enjoy.

    Stacie wrote: I'm not sure which I want more - pictures like this of my kids or this bathroom! These are just stunning. Fine chocolate indeed. (01/09/11, 4:44 pm)

    Megan wrote: These are seriously AMAZING!!! Those first two are just WOW. And is this someone's real bathroom?? If so, I am so jealous. (01/09/11, 6:10 pm)

    Lina wrote: Gorgeousness! If that's somebody's home, I want to move in with them! (01/09/11, 8:30 pm)

    Kara Layfield wrote: Beautiful! I can't wait to see more! Just so fun! (01/09/11, 8:40 pm)

    Kristi Baumgarten wrote: So super fresh and fun...love these!! (01/09/11, 9:07 pm)

    Joanna wrote: Gorgeous! I just love your work. (01/09/11, 9:09 pm)

    Sara D wrote: OMG, Zoe they are AMAZING!!!! I love the droplets on his face... dreamy pics! (01/09/11, 10:08 pm)

    dawn wrote: What a fun session! Very unique, in Zoe fashion. (01/09/11, 11:00 pm)

    Liat Biderovsky wrote: Ok firstly the size of that bathroom and how stunning it is, is totally unfair. Of course it goes without saying that your images are superb as always. (01/09/11, 11:53 pm)

    Faigy wrote: I like them - A-LOT!! (01/10/11, 4:31 am)

    Dezarae wrote: Wow these are amazing and so are your words! This bathroom/house is unbelievable! Fabulous, fabulous images Zoe! I feel so inspired! (01/10/11, 6:52 am)

    Kristin wrote: You find the most spectacular rooms - and your execution of concepts is superb. Great shots Zoe. (01/10/11, 4:35 pm)

    Mary wrote: Seriously inspirational! These and everything else you do are incredible!!! (01/12/11, 7:18 pm)

    StephM wrote: sigh....yes, I am totally stalking your blog today my friend. Love that wide angle shot, wow. (01/13/11, 8:57 pm)

    Altman wrote: The location is amazing, but your creative setups are brilliant!! I LOVE your work!! (01/16/11, 5:13 pm)

    Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: I just love your styling. Your lighting. Your vision. I am your biggest fan. For reals. (01/17/11, 4:23 am)

    Holly Olsen wrote: Love these! (01/17/11, 4:34 am)

    Jessica Deane wrote: Mercy me.... A MAZ ING! (01/17/11, 2:52 pm)

Just two from a really fun shoot. ah. joy.

I can’t wait to share more.

    Kate Craft wrote: Amazing!! (01/07/11, 4:37 pm)

    Julie Delgado wrote: Love! (01/07/11, 4:45 pm)

    Nicole Ridella wrote: Fantastic and so fun! (01/07/11, 4:49 pm)

    Joanna wrote: Amazing!!! (01/07/11, 4:57 pm)

    Evelyn wrote: Love!! So creative! Huge fun here! (01/07/11, 4:58 pm)

    Sarah Thomas wrote: Just wonderful. (01/07/11, 5:08 pm)

    Liz wrote: Adorable! Gosh I just love your stuff Zoe! The lighting is to die for. (01/07/11, 6:08 pm)

    Fabiana Beatriz wrote: Oh MY! How wonderfully fun!!! (01/07/11, 6:16 pm)

    Leah Jent wrote: Gosh that is amazing. And you totally rocked it, as always! (01/07/11, 6:30 pm)

    Kara Layfield wrote: Seriously...just two?? OMG I've got to see more! These are fantastic! (01/07/11, 7:21 pm)

    Tammy Wahl wrote: Fantastic as usual! (01/07/11, 10:22 pm)

    dsr wrote: Your pictures are great! But you can have a second career as a location scout! Awesome bathroom (at least I THINK it's a bathroom?) (01/08/11, 3:52 am)

    Cheng wrote: What fun, such lovely photos! (01/08/11, 9:53 am)

    stacie wrote: aww love him, thats my son tristen i missed the shoot but cant wait to see more, fun shots!! (01/09/11, 4:52 am)

    Faigy wrote: Love it! (01/09/11, 5:00 am)

    Stacie wrote: That is adorable and amazing. You have such a great eye and mind (along with ridiculously cute clients!) (01/09/11, 2:06 pm)

    Lina wrote: Totally made me laugh, you are so inspiring, Z.! (01/09/11, 8:44 pm)

    stacie wrote: wow the close up of tristen is my all time favorite!! I really hope my kids work with you again, im impressed!! (tristens mom) (01/11/11, 1:27 am)

    StephM wrote: AWW love it! How in the world you found a shower like this with the absolute perfect light...sigh.....I love them, just absolutely love them! You are too creative. (01/13/11, 8:55 pm)

    Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: I am so out of words to describe the joy I feel when looking at your images. I'm making up a word: wondertastic. There you go. A new word, just for you. <3 (01/17/11, 4:24 am)

Light,

life,

air,

joy,

love,

and a fresh new day.

That is what these images are all about.

Happy New Year to all of my friends, family, and followers. I hope this year brings you lots of all the above mentioned.

    Faigy wrote: Oh My God!! These are insanely beautiful. the lighting, composition, emotions...... these are unreal. It's great to see you back again. These are truly inspirational. (12/31/10, 4:37 am)

    Fabiana Beatriz wrote: Jaw dropping stunning. Your creativity has no boundaries!!! Thank you for sharing these with us! (12/31/10, 8:19 am)

    Kara Layfield wrote: OMG. I am in LOVE! These are amazing in every way!! (12/31/10, 2:03 pm)

    Jackie Jean wrote: These are fun, creative, and beautiful!! LOVE all of your work :) (01/01/11, 4:47 pm)

    Kelly Mack wrote: Wow! I dont know what else to say but WOW! Speechless. These are just wonderful. (01/02/11, 6:08 am)

    Barbara Hurst wrote: One word Zoe: YUMMY (01/02/11, 3:08 pm)

    Emily wrote: found your site through ILP and I LOVE your work! Love these shots, just gorgeous!!!! (01/03/11, 3:54 am)

    alpana wrote: all amazing! just love your vision and creativity. (01/03/11, 5:38 am)

    Goldy wrote: WOW!WOW!WOW!!!these are amazing!!!!!!!! the lighting is fantastic!!!!!!!! (01/03/11, 2:46 pm)

    Ramsey wrote: Gorgeous. Really fantastic. Your setups are seamless and your talent is amazing. (01/03/11, 2:48 pm)

    Michelle Kane wrote: You are inspiring to the Nth degree. The way your mind creates and brings to life a vision is so delicious. Loving these. Where on earth did you find these locations? Perfection!! (01/03/11, 2:53 pm)

    cindy wrote: i love these. that house is magical. really beautiful! (01/03/11, 2:55 pm)

    Deirdre Dunham wrote: How beautiful are this mommy and daughter?! Gorgeous setting, light, and styling, Zoe. I love your work for how wonderfully the story of each session unfolds. (01/03/11, 4:20 pm)

    Frumy wrote: OMG!! I am in LOVE. You are a true artist. In love with this house as well as this girl! (01/03/11, 4:26 pm)

    Raizel wrote: welcome back! so refreshing and magical! gorgeous!!! (01/03/11, 5:57 pm)

    Sara D wrote: Oh Wow, Zoe, no words!!! They are all AWESOME!!!! Breathtaking! (01/03/11, 6:23 pm)

    carol nicasio wrote: these are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! love it!! (01/03/11, 6:41 pm)

    Audrey Litfin wrote: I LOVE your creativity Zoe. Your images always make me smile. :) (01/03/11, 8:24 pm)

    Cheng wrote: Wow Zoe, these are just amaxing! I love your style! (01/03/11, 10:57 pm)

    Carrie wrote: Your talent is out of this world and your subjects are divine! You just get.it.exactly.right everytime *sigh* (01/04/11, 12:44 am)

    dsr wrote: just speechless. (01/04/11, 3:44 am)

    monyeen wrote: such a GREAT Session! (01/05/11, 1:21 am)

    Aimee Maughan wrote: Love these even better than I loved the ones on ILP. Bookmarking you. Love your work! (01/08/11, 10:25 pm)

    Joanna wrote: I can't remember if I commented on these already, but I had to take a look at them again. You are so talented! (01/09/11, 9:10 pm)

    Mary wrote: You are truly blessed with an amazing gift and talent. These are well, I have no words that properly describe my emotion and feelings.... Incredible, keep inspiring!! (01/12/11, 7:21 pm)

    Leah Jent wrote: LOVE them all! What a couple of beautiful ladies! Gorgeous photos! (01/13/11, 2:30 am)

    StephM wrote: swooooon! Amazing!! (01/13/11, 8:54 pm)

Oh sweetness. It is a shame I had only a bit of time to spend with this little beauty. But sometimes that is all we need. Her personality oozed out of her and spilled all over the captures in no time at all.

    Deirdre Dunham wrote: Oh, Zoe - these are completely adorable! I love your attention to every tiny detail - like how baby's little duck friend is woven into the frame in just the right way. (12/29/10, 2:50 pm)

    Donna wrote: These are absolutely adorable! I love them! I especially love the crispness! :) (12/29/10, 2:56 pm)

    Kara Layfield wrote: Oh my goodness...these are absolutely precious!! Seriously Zoe, these are fantastic! I love the simplicity which allows her personality to shine thru. (12/29/10, 4:00 pm)

    carol nicasio wrote: Love these!!! how fun, so sharp! you are amazing! can't wait to see more. (12/29/10, 4:07 pm)

    Joanna wrote: I LOVE it! (12/29/10, 4:36 pm)

    Megan wrote: These are WONDERFUL! So unique. (12/29/10, 5:04 pm)

    kristin cook wrote: completely adorable!!!! (12/29/10, 6:46 pm)

    Tzekira wrote: OMG. THese are precious. I absolutely LUV the toilet paper shots. Oh joy! (12/29/10, 7:05 pm)

    Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: Your work inspires me so dang much, it's just insane. Love these. Love you. (12/29/10, 8:11 pm)

    Jill Velicer wrote: These are so unique and beautifully done! Where do you find these gorgeous locations/homes!? (12/29/10, 9:07 pm)

    salina@salinajphotography.com wrote: These are fun, what a happy child! Love your light and color. (12/30/10, 3:06 am)

    Altman wrote: I just found your site, and your work is sensational!!! Every single image is a true work of art!! You are incredibly talented!! (12/30/10, 5:26 pm)

    pessy wrote: LOVE THEM!!!!!! cant wait to see more (12/30/10, 11:52 pm)

    Michelle Kane wrote: Ummm.... darling. YOU are in a league all your own!!! (01/03/11, 2:55 pm)

    StephM wrote: Oh my goodness Zoe, WOW! I am loving your blog and all the new posts, just amazing!!! Where and how in the world did you find (or create) this amazing house with all this lovely light and windows and perfect bathrooms? JUST WOW. I love love love everything about every single one of these pictures! (01/13/11, 8:53 pm)

    CJ Wilkes wrote: Oh how cute! (01/17/11, 9:13 pm)

I have been busy. Busy thinking, planning, dreaming, and doing. I look forward to some great changes and amazing shoots in the coming months for Z. Berkovic Photography.

While going through and organizing my portfolio I fell in love with these beauties all over again. Here are some more of my favorites from their shoot.


    Kathleen wrote: I love, love, love your work. Always beautiful, and the color is just so perfect. (11/30/10, 1:24 am)

    Liat Biderovsky wrote: Can't wait to see your dreams come to life Zoe. Always love your work. xoxox (11/30/10, 2:55 am)

    Kara Layfield wrote: I adore these! I cannot wait to see what you have instore for us! (12/01/10, 2:03 am)

    Cindy S wrote: what more will Ms. Zoe come up with! I can't wait to see. These are absolutely precious and sweet. You are so talented! (12/02/10, 2:27 am)

    jennifer adams wrote: these are absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful work and love the location and colors! (12/03/10, 3:28 pm)

    Audrey Litfin wrote: So absolutely adorable Zoe, always love seeing your work!! (12/03/10, 4:22 pm)

    Danielle Frank wrote: Just adorable! Love your work! (12/05/10, 4:10 am)

    Lina wrote: Gorgeousness! Absolutely amazingly adorable! (12/06/10, 9:43 pm)

    Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: I see the spirit of childhood every time I look at your pictures. You're my favorite, Zoe. (12/08/10, 8:06 am)

    Gail wrote: So much energy in these and the color is incredible! ABsolutely beautiful! (12/10/10, 1:17 am)

    Tori Piercy wrote: Adore your work Zoe. These are so beautiful! (12/11/10, 1:18 am)

    Deirdre Dunham wrote: Zoe, no one, and I mean NO ONE, does what you do. I absolutely adore the first and second images in this post. Your vantage point is perfection and you snapped the shutter at the very height of their exuberance and excitement. I could look at your work all day long - I never tire of your art. (12/11/10, 6:52 pm)

    desi wrote: ooh zoe! they're gorgeous. ESPECIALLY the one where she's standing with the fruit in her hands. wow! great shots hey (12/16/10, 8:12 am)

    Leah Jent wrote: Zoe, you deserve all the praise you get and more. These are so gorgeous. Your sessions are once-in-a-lifetime. You rock! (12/16/10, 3:00 pm)

    Kristin wrote: Zoe, your images always captivate me. They are so heartfelt, pure and wonderful. These are truly great. (12/18/10, 1:45 am)

    Sylvia Borgo wrote: Zoe, how gorgeous are these images?! Beauties indeed - very stylish. These subjects are perfect for your lens! (12/20/10, 5:45 pm)

    Becca Wersland wrote: zoe these are stunning! I adore your work, and the clarity and color in these are just amazing. Thanks for sharing! (12/21/10, 5:55 am)

    john@Los Angeles Wedding Photography wrote: adorable images. Love the last one!!! (12/22/10, 9:26 am)

    Chana Schwartz wrote: Zoe, the photo of the girl holding the apples closely to her chest is absolutely perfect. Your lighting is always so, the foot positioning and posture of the leg, and the exposure, the composition. Unbelievable! (12/24/10, 3:13 am)

    Kelsey {Las Vegas Wedding Photographer} wrote: Fabulous photographs! I adore the location and their styling! Great work! (12/28/10, 10:32 pm)

    dsr wrote: Wonderful, awesome, amazing, outstanding, superb (as always). I truly look forward to each new post of yours. (01/04/11, 3:43 am)

My little girl. Her laugh is infectious, her hugs endearing, her kisses wet, and her imagination endless. Her world seems to be alive with every hue of pink and purple, glitter and sparkle, and crayon scribbled hearts and stars. Every now and then she humors me and allows me to try and capture her essence. I am so grateful that she also allows me to attempt to photograph the heart of being a little girl; anywhere, anytime.

These were taken at a family vacation a little while ago, but waited patiently for me to share them. She bargained with me to carry her around in exchange for posing for me. I think I got the better half of the deal. :)

    Leiba Bernstein wrote: Absolutely, completely, totally love her!! And these images! (11/08/10, 2:45 pm)

    Deirdre Dunham wrote: Breathtaking! Just breathtaking! (11/08/10, 2:47 pm)

    Kelly Mack wrote: She is just gorgeous Zoe! (11/08/10, 2:50 pm)

    Jamie Siever wrote: She's beautiful, just like the photos. Love the one where she's running. <3 (11/08/10, 2:50 pm)

    Shelby wrote: Gorgeous!!! (11/08/10, 2:51 pm)

    Whitley Pollet wrote: Wow Zoe!!! You definitely got the better end of the deal! ;) I love all of them, especially the 2nd to last picture. Ahhh. Your processing is perfect. :) (11/08/10, 2:55 pm)

    Michelle Kane wrote: Stunning. (11/08/10, 3:23 pm)

    Joanna wrote: oh my goodness, these are absolutely gorgeous! What a lucky girl. (11/08/10, 3:55 pm)

    Stephanie wrote: You are amazing. (11/08/10, 5:11 pm)

    Julie Delgado wrote: Beautiful! I love love your work Zoe. (11/08/10, 9:21 pm)

    Audrey wrote: Absolutely stunning Zoe. Each one is so fabulous. You capture so much emotion in every one of these! As always, soooo love your edits as well. (11/09/10, 12:13 am)

    Goldy wrote: Love it! Love it! Love it! Rosie has the same jumper AND shoes:) (11/09/10, 1:19 am)

    Kara Layfield wrote: Wow - gorgeous!! They each tell a story...she's a beautiful soul Zoe - just precious! (11/09/10, 1:20 am)

    Brandi-lee wrote: What an amazing place to take photos!! I am seriously in awe of how you work the light and bring a photo into a stunning timeless piece of art. (11/09/10, 6:44 am)

    Cheng wrote: Zoe, these are just breathtaking! (11/09/10, 10:57 am)

    ashley wrote: Gorgeous, Zoe! She is a beauty:) (11/09/10, 2:44 pm)

    Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: I am so running out of adjectives to gush about your work, Zoe. I love how beautifully you captured her essence, wrapped up in beautiful light and movement. Phenomenal. (11/09/10, 4:54 pm)

    Barbara Hurst wrote: She is such a doll beautiful done on these Zoe. (11/10/10, 1:03 am)

    Michelle wrote: Beautiful stuff! They almost feel melancholy . . . what treasures to have. :) (11/10/10, 5:37 pm)

    T. Hirsch wrote: MAMA MIA!!!!! Here we go again......... (11/11/10, 5:26 am)

    Lina wrote: WOW, the location is stunning - is it even real? Beautiful captures, Zoe. Gorgeous! (11/11/10, 10:45 pm)

    Faigy wrote: Wow! These are beautiful! (11/12/10, 1:29 am)

    Steph.M. wrote: These are so beautiful! (11/14/10, 3:50 am)

    Carrie wrote: I love the intro and love the images! The location is so unique! (11/15/10, 9:21 am)

    Lisa H wrote: What we were talking about...story telling with an image...something that goes beyond 'just a portrait', well my friend, you achieved that here...these are absolutely amazing and make you THINK. Something I strive for! Thank you so much for sharing these! (11/16/10, 3:30 pm)

    desi wrote: my gawd, that location is to die for. fabulous photos zoe! (11/17/10, 10:18 am)

    Holly Olsen wrote: Wow! These are incredible! (12/16/10, 4:09 am)

    Kristin wrote: Wow! These are truly breathtaking! These take me back in time, to another place. Your daughter 'fools' me here with your talk of glitter and sparkles, as this setting exemplifies a rather hard life. Captivating images Zoe. (12/18/10, 1:50 am)

    Sylvia Borgo wrote: Gorgeous! She is a perfect muse. It is hard to choose a fave, but if I HAD to, I would chose the last image - I love the serenity of it and how it speaks of dreams to come. (12/20/10, 5:47 pm)

    april russell wrote: WOW. I am in love with these. Do you use actions for your black and white photos? the first one is amazing. great great great work! (12/29/10, 4:25 pm)

    Cristina wrote: Your work makes my heart ache from how beautiful it is. (01/12/11, 4:18 pm)

There lives a quiet unrest in me. Always. Sometimes it festers and thrashes about, other times it silently pulses in a slow steady and happy rhythm.

I am grateful for its existence. It is the voice inside of me that drives me against stagnancy, and pushes me like the gushing of water to constantly change, grow, and create.

Every now and then though I need to stop and really listen. I need to ensure that I am not just merely running to the beat of the voices of others surrounding me. I need to know that I am rushing to arrive somewhere. Maybe not to an ultimate destination, but to the next stop on this journey I call life.

And so I am giving myself a little of that time. I will be slowing down a bit for month of November as I try to find and define myself again. I hope to listen to that persistent voice  in my head and heart, as I reorganize and take stock of who I am, and where I am heading, as a person, artist, and business owner.

If you want to schedule an Experience with me or have any other questions about my work feel free to contact me.

hugs!
Zoe

Disclaimer: I was quite amused to hear that this blog post has been read and interpreted differently then what it was written as. To all those of you that were concerned I assure you that my marital, emotional, and physical state is faring wonderfully. I just wish all the speculation would have at least garnished me a free bowl of chicken soup. :)

A blog post without images is just not the same. Some more of my favorites from the school themed family shoot.

    Lina wrote: Zoe, I love that black and white image, beautiful tonality. (11/01/10, 6:14 pm)

    Michelle wrote: LOVE the styling and feel of this shoot! (11/01/10, 6:45 pm)

    Kara Layfield wrote: Yes, slow down and enjoy this beautiful life!! Love this styling! (11/01/10, 7:23 pm)

    Rachel Aberle wrote: Wonderful reminder Zoe. Love ya girl! (11/01/10, 7:50 pm)

    Jill Velicer wrote: LOVE that 1st one especially! (11/01/10, 8:08 pm)

    Joanna wrote: I think that is a good idea - I hope your break brings you to find and define yourself. You deserve it! (11/01/10, 9:07 pm)

    Ariana Falerni wrote: Zoe, I hope you don't feel your work is derivative of others, I always find your image so unique, fresh and so perfectly you! Hugs, Ariana (11/01/10, 9:17 pm)

    Michelle Kane wrote: Good for you, Zoe. I'll be doing the same here soon too. It's so important to take stock I think. I'll be waiting with bated breath to see your new creations when you return! (11/01/10, 11:02 pm)

    Jennifer Sparaco wrote: Zoe...*ahhhh*...you've managed to put into words how I feel most days. I need to remember to slow down a bit sometimes and stop trying to outrun everybody and just jog at my own pace! (11/01/10, 11:32 pm)

    Barbara Hurst wrote: I love your thoughts and these images, love that first one from the back. (11/02/10, 12:06 am)

    amy wrote: love what you have written..can't wait to see what you do after your "rest" gorgeous images! love the black and white one! (11/02/10, 3:15 am)

    Brandi-lee wrote: Enjoy your rest and rediscovering who you are in relation to your passion of photography. I cant wait to see what reveals itself, you are beyond awesome!! (11/02/10, 4:50 am)

    Gail wrote: Zoe - you are so wise! Glad to hear you are listening to that voice, you certainly deserve a break and I can't wait to see what creativity comes after recharging your batteries. Your work is incredible - always takes my breath away!!! (11/03/10, 11:06 pm)

    Katie wrote: REALLY cute!! (11/04/10, 2:44 pm)

    Rowena wrote: i am looking forward to the new you :) (11/05/10, 3:11 am)

    Audrey Litfin wrote: Beautiful captures yet again! You have such an eye. :) (11/05/10, 9:43 pm)

    Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: I think it takes an introspective person like yourself to not only be able to create such incredible images, but also know when it's time to take time for yourself. You are awesome, Zoe. You have a Norman Rockwell look to some of your images, which I absolutely LOVE. (11/09/10, 4:58 pm)

    Sylvia Borgo wrote: The BW image is particularly stunning, Zoe! (12/20/10, 5:48 pm)

There is nothing in the world quite as pure or fresh as a new bundle of life. Nothing.

Sometimes though that sense of joy and awe is overwhelmed by utter fatigue, exhaustion, and constant care.

Not here. This little princess is lucky to have the calmest Mommy I have ever met.

I so enjoyed spending time with all of you yesterday and am looking forward to our Experience together in the winter!

Enjoy this little sneak peak for now.

    Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: WOW. WOW!!!! That first one is ... I have no words.... It's perfect. (10/25/10, 2:18 pm)

    Audrey Litfin wrote: That first one makes me heart just MELT!!! :) Ahhhh..... (10/25/10, 2:58 pm)

    rekee wrote: wow, i love that first one! awsome job! (10/25/10, 3:28 pm)

    Jill Velicer wrote: Both are just lovely images! (10/25/10, 3:32 pm)

    Julie Delgado wrote: Beautiful! Perfection. (10/25/10, 3:38 pm)

    Faigy wrote: Wow!! That first one!! Your work amazes me time and time again. Totally awesome! (10/25/10, 4:25 pm)

    Anelle wrote: Zoe! These are perfection. That last one made my jaw drop! (10/25/10, 5:14 pm)

    Kara Layfield wrote: These are stunninging...absolute perfection! (10/25/10, 5:25 pm)

    debbie wrote: A picture is wort a thousand words!!! (10/25/10, 9:52 pm)

    Danielle McCarty wrote: Stunning as always Zoe! :) (10/25/10, 10:14 pm)

    Terra wrote: Great captures zoe, love that first one, so creative! (10/25/10, 11:50 pm)

    Scarlett wrote: sigh, absolute perfection. (10/26/10, 12:42 am)

    Deirdre Dunham wrote: Oh, Zoe - that first image! It is beyond the beyond - love! (10/26/10, 12:51 am)

    goldy wrote: that first pic is HEAVEN! (10/26/10, 1:02 am)

    Dezarae wrote: Ahhh both of these images are breathtaking, Zoe! My favorite is the first but it is definitely close. Beautiful :) (10/26/10, 3:41 am)

    Sylvia Borgo wrote: Zoe, how I adore the simplicity of that first image. It speaks of innocence. (10/26/10, 4:20 am)

    StephM (from SPC) wrote: Hi Zoe! (waving) I love these photos! That second one especially. I love how you use so many vintage elements in your photos. Everything is always so well thought out to every detail, I keep hoping someday to be that intricate in my photos. Hope everyone in SPC is doing good, I am going to try to leave some blog love for some this week. Been a long time. (I have gone back to my original photo name again, all about family so I can't let it go, lol) Take Care :) ~steph (10/26/10, 5:18 am)

    Cari Berry wrote: oh my goodness. Pure is right - pure perfection that is. The first image is too die for. Love. (10/26/10, 5:44 am)

    Chedva @ belly's button wrote: Adorable little H. Her mommy IS one of the calmest people I know. And your photography is just amazing. (10/26/10, 10:26 am)

    Leiba Bernstein wrote: Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! the light and airy feel of the first image suits the newborn perfectly! (10/26/10, 2:42 pm)

    Krissy Allori wrote: Both are so incredibly beautiful, but that first one - absolutely jaw dropping. (10/26/10, 3:35 pm)

    Julie Wagoner wrote: Gorgeous! There are so many wonderful details to the last shot that I think I could look at it all day. :) (10/26/10, 3:46 pm)

    shannon wrote: completely beautiful! LOVE! (10/26/10, 4:12 pm)

    Lina wrote: Oh, such sweetness. I love how he fits in a bowl, beautiful! (10/27/10, 10:20 am)

    Jennifer Boggett wrote: Wow these are gorgeous. I love the clean, timeless feel to that first one...it conveys everything about a newborn - new, fresh, soft, bright...gorgeous. Incredible work. (10/27/10, 12:11 pm)

    Michelle wrote: Oh my, these are just perfect! (10/27/10, 4:18 pm)

    Amber wrote: Zoe, your use of light and environment always inspire me! These are stunning! (10/27/10, 4:39 pm)

    natalie lawson wrote: i love them so much! and she is such a doll! great job zoe! (10/27/10, 5:57 pm)

    Joanna wrote: Awesome!! They are both so amazing, but I do especially love that first one! (10/27/10, 11:49 pm)

    Leah Jent wrote: You do such beautiful, inspiring, amazing work, Zoe. (10/28/10, 2:20 am)

    Kathleen wrote: Perfect! I love the light in that first one. Just gorgeous. (10/29/10, 12:55 am)

    Carrie wrote: Perfect newborn, lifestyle images! Love! (10/29/10, 9:20 am)

    Barbara Hurst wrote: Zoe there is so much love in each of these photos. Love them both. (10/29/10, 4:09 pm)

    Brandi-lee wrote: OH gosh that first shot show 'purity' in every way. I love the lighting, the clean white feel to the shot and of course that gorgeous little squishy face!!! Perfect! (11/02/10, 4:48 am)

    Sylvia Borgo wrote: *le sigh* pure sweetness. Love the first image to pieces! (12/20/10, 5:49 pm)

Amidst the mountains of work I find myself in I took a little breather to share some exciting upcoming events!

ONE: Two of my images were chosen to be part of the “Small Matters of Great Importance” Exhibit in the Edward Hopper House Art Center of Nyack, NY. Unfortunately I will not be able to make the reception but if you want to come see my work and the exhibit shoot me an email. I would love to meet you there!

TWO: I will be running a silent auction with a chance to win $1000 towards my photography at the Upper Saddle River Historical Society’s Hopper-Goetschius museum!

When: Sunday October 17, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Where: On the corner of West Saddle River Road and Lake Street, in Upper Saddle River, NJ

What: Family fun day! Activities will include-a petting zoo, pony rides, cider pressing, a demonstration of spinning,  weaving a coverlet on a large loom, lace makers, embroiderers, wood carver, rug braider, a woman in colonial garb doing open hearth cooking in the out kitchen, games for children, and tours of the museum.

Artwork, wreaths and cornucopias, antiques and collectibles, museum items for sale, and the silent auction will also be present.

Admission: $2 for adults. Kids are free.

I would love to see you there! Come over and say hello! And don’t forget to bid. You may be the lucky winner. :)

    Tori Piercy wrote: How very cool!! So well deserved Zoe, congratulations! (10/13/10, 6:15 pm)

    Jamie Siever wrote: How exciting, Zoe! Not surprising, because your work is amazing, but that's great! And, best of luck with the auction. Whoever wins is smart and lucky! (10/13/10, 6:17 pm)

    Kara Layfield wrote: How exciting and well deserved!! (10/13/10, 6:24 pm)

    Fabiana Beatriz wrote: So happy that you are being recognized for you outstanding work. Congratulations!!! (10/13/10, 6:32 pm)

    Emily C wrote: Congrats! You deserve it! (10/13/10, 6:34 pm)

    Leah Jent wrote: Awesome Zoe - Congratulations! You deserve it! (10/13/10, 6:42 pm)

    Lina wrote: Very cool, Zoe! Congrats! In fact, every single image of yours could and should be displayed throughout the galleries in country. You are a true artist at core! (10/13/10, 6:44 pm)

    Jill Velicer wrote: You deserve this zoe! How awesome! (10/13/10, 7:29 pm)

    Tiffany Bender wrote: Not surprised. You are just phenomenal! Congrats! (10/13/10, 7:31 pm)

    Joanna wrote: Your work belongs in a museum - congratulations!! (10/13/10, 7:40 pm)

    Michelle Kane wrote: Absolutely fantastic! So happy for you. I'm delighted that you are receiving the recognition and exposure that you deserve. Well done!! (10/14/10, 2:44 am)

    amy wrote: so cool!!! congrats! (10/14/10, 3:52 am)

    Barbara Hurst wrote: Congrats Zoe that is exciting for you. (10/14/10, 6:24 pm)

    Kathleen wrote: Wow - congratulations! Your art should definitely be in a museum. It is stunning! (10/14/10, 6:52 pm)

    Whitley wrote: Wish I could go!! What an amazing honor! So happy for you!!! (10/17/10, 12:27 pm)

    Faigy wrote: Congrats! Well deserved. (10/19/10, 3:42 am)

    Sylvia Borgo wrote: Awesome, Zoe! Your images are truly art, so this honor is very fitting! (10/19/10, 4:18 am)

    Brianna Phelan wrote: Whoo yay congratulations, Zoe. That's amazing news! (10/21/10, 12:14 am)

    ashley wrote: Fantastic, Zoe! So glad your work is being recognized. It is truly gorgeous! Anyone who lands that certificate at the auction is extremely lucky! (10/22/10, 1:43 pm)

    StephM (from spc) wrote: This is so FANTASTIC!!! I am so excited for you!!! You are so talented and amazing. I wish I could travel up there to see this exhibit, maybe someday. (10/26/10, 5:19 am)