My session with Zack and Leslie began in their artfully-decorated apartment. To start, Zack showed off his juggling skills using a nearby bowl of clementines.

And when I say that their apartment was "artfully-decorated" I truly mean it: Jim Dine, Alex Katz, the works, folks. Famous artists' works graced the walls all over. I used the Dine drawing by the kitchen for the shot below.

So romantic; Zack and Leslie were so at ease with each other, and graceful in front of the camera!

Not to mention playful...

...AND willing to put up with an odd posing/location request or two!

Later on we walked through the downtown streets and found a wonderfully-textured alleyway.

Zack and Leslie, best wishes to you both! I had a blast.

You may remember Patricia from one of the last portrait sessions I took before Lucas arrived. Not only is Patricia a lovely model, she is musically talented: a cellist!

We started off her session in formal wear--the weather was a bit on the chilly side, but she braved everything wonderfully, even playing a few notes in the chilly weather. Patricia laughed and called her playing "The Tuning Song," because the weather was slowly working her notes out of tune--curse that chill!

And my favorites: Patricia in silhouette!

After a costume change, we took a few more casual poses that reflected her easygoing nature.

And off she goes into the city, making her debut!