A Lime Green Dream

Even when it feels like the world somehow stopped turning... the life still seems to carry on. Love. Life. Hope. Www.alimegreendream.com

Jumping into 2021 ready to tackle the world! I’m not a big goal/resolution person. So, if I do set one - it has to be a realistic and easily achievable. My goal this year is to incorporate lots more greens and veggies into my diet with every meal. ... Have you set any goals for yourself? Tell me in the comments below www.alimegreendream.com

Do you remember those first days as a parent?? I do, like it was yesterday. Looking at that tiny human in our arms and being in shock that we are parents, that I’m a mother and that he is finally here! ... All tiny and whiny, all ours and we are parents! www.alimegreendream.com

Just delivered my last session for the year! Woohoo! Now I’m ready for the school to end and cozy family time to begin! Hope you all have a nice and peaceful holiday week. ... www.alimegreendream.com

Winter wonderland! One of my favorite sessions from a couple of years back. We got lucky with the snow during our session and the park looking extra gorgeous. Do you want a snow filled family session?! ... Www.alimegreendream.com

Having photos on display is so important for your kids. For them to see themselves in photos, to remember that special moment or time in their lives. Precious. Cherished. Special. www.alimegreendream.com

As much as I’d love to share every session I photograph, many clients ask for privacy when it comes to their images. I totally understand them, even though I have tons of amazing photos of my son- I myself don’t share photos of my son and instead share only faceless portraits which you can see here #nikofacelessportrait. Incognito images for the win! ... www.alimegreendream.com

I don’t often photograph older kids, so it was a pleasure to capture these two boys with their new doggy. www.alimegreendream.com

Hugging his brother super tight while the parents are holding their breath hoping the big brother won’t drop him. Haha. Things parents do for great photos ... www.alimegreendream.com

Day by day and night by night we were together all else has long been forgotten by me. Walt Whitman Time with my family and photographing yours is what I’m thankful for today and always. What are you grateful for this year?! ... www.alimegreendream.com

Motherhood is a choice you make everyday, to put someone else's happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you're not sure what the right thing is...and to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong. - Donna Ball Www.Alimegreendream.com

Everyday magic is dancing and laughing with your kids on the street where you live. www.alimegreendream.com

The best kind of portrait -His full personality on display! www.alimegreendream.com

Holding, loving, and kissing on your baby is all that’s needed for a great photo. www.alimegreendream.com

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there. -Amy Li Www.alimegreendream.com

At-home sessions let your kids be themselves, show off their favorite things and be in their own environment. Some kids do well during outside sessions, while others strive in the comfort of their home. If you’re interested in your own at-home session reach out! ... Www.alimegreendream.com

One thing I can promise you - your kids will have fun during our sessions together! www.alimegreendream.com

In a blink! A full gallery run through from a recent extended family session in Central Park. Www.alimegreendream.com

I don’t photograph elopements often, but this past weekend was a special date 10-10-2020 that so many couples wanted as their unique day of celebration and I got to capture and bare witness to 3 elopements! Here are some of my favorite images from one of the couples. www.alimegreendream.com

The difference between a newborn photography for your first child end your second is astonishing. Have you ever asked a 2-year-old to sit and smile or follow any directions? That does NOT happen. LOL. My best talent as a photographer is giving you the best images throughout all the chaos! It may take a little longer but I promise you, once you look at your images you’ll be pleasantly surprised and happy! ... If you’re on the market for newborn photos in NYC, with a completely stress-free experience contact me through the link on the bottom. Www.alimegreendream.com

Maternity sessions are so special for the couple. Especially if you’re awaiting your first baby. There is so much unknown but exciting at the same time happing in your life. But once your baby arrives, you’ll quickly forget what it was like to be pregnant or what you looked like with your bump. ... That’s why I encourage moms to be to capture this beautiful time in your life. www.alimegreendream.com

Oh #heyitsmesusanna I made this gif after I asked my son #nikofacelessportrait take some photos of me this summer. Lately my goal for my business has been making family films for my clients. Even though putting a film together takes so much more work than editing photos I love it even more! ... I can’t wait to share more family films with you all! www.alimegreendream.com

Some sessions just pull on your heart strings and this was for sure one of them. I only have one child and he can be a handful, so I can’t imagine a life with three little ones. However during the session I could feel the gratefulness this mama felt to be surrounded by all this love and chaos. ... P.S. that little ones smile is just to die for www.alimegreendream.com

Working on my latest gallery and I just adore these lashes. Www.alimegreendream.com

My memory is not the best, there are many parts of my life I do not remember Truly, I wish it was different. Especially the fleeing moments of childhood. My own and my #nikofacelessportrait I remember life through photographs. I’ve been capturing my life way way before I became a photographer. That’s why I create stories for you. For your family memory and legacy. For you to remember the fleeting moments of life. ... www.alimegreendream.com

That smile. Those eyes. That drool... In Joey Tribbiani voice Could he BEee any cuter?! www.alimegreendream.com

Summer I miss you already. #nikosfacelessportrait #shotoniphone www.alimegreendream.com

Laying on the grass. Finding beautiful light. True smile. Not cheesy My favorite kind of kid portrait... www.alimegreendream.com

During these times I take all the safety precautions during my newborn sessions. If your family is not comfortable for me to position or touch the baby that’s OK. The baby could totally be positioned by you with my guidance or even be held by you throughout the whole session. That’s why I believe lifestyle newborn photography is so easy to go with the flow. ... www.alimegreendream.com

One of my favorite things to photograph are environmental portraits of kids in their rooms. That’s the beauty of an in-home session. Your kids change. Their rooms and surroundings change with them.... I take these photos for you to remember what it was like, what their room looked like. All the little things they liked at that stage of their life. Www.alimegreendream.com See more

Happy National Dog Day to all the doggy parents out there. Many families start out this way. You start with worrying about your doggy to worrying about your baby. They prepare you for that next step in your life. I love my doggy, and know how important she is in my life. That’s why I always encourage my families to incorporate their animals during our sessions. ... Www.alimegreendream.com

With so many things being canceled this year this mama still managed to have a sweet celebration for her baby boy. And I’m glad she chose me to photograph that intimate and sweet first birthday. Www.alimegeeendream.com

Take me back. To Europe. To Amsterdam. Anywhere for that matter. One of the things I miss most during these Covid times is travel. In fact we had plans to travel to Europe this summer for a wedding and of course with everything that is going on that had to be canceled. I can’t wait till it’s safe again to travel some place fun and exciting. Where would you go on your first trip after this?

With all the sadness and uncertainty in the world, joy and laughter is what keeps us going. www.alimegreendream.com

When three become four. Www.alimegreendream.com

This year my goal was to start to offering family films. To capture your family in motion. To bring you back to that very moment and feeling in time. ... To kick off this new adventure in my career I’m offering introductory pricing on films. Whether you want it as an add on to your photo session or just on its on. Contact me here www.alimegreendream.com See more

A new location and a beautiful mama to be make the most gorgeous images. Still shooting with all the social distancing protocols in mind and accepting new clients. Ready to book your own session? Link in bio. ... www.alimegreendream.com

As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen. A.A. Milne Weddings are so much simpler in times of Covid. Small and intimate surrounded by your closest friends and family. ... www.alimegreendream.com

You know why lifestyle newborn sessions vs posed newborn photography is easier and simpler? Because of sweet images like this! Where your baby is awake with open eyes. Since my newborns are not posed or positioned in any specific ways, I can take newborn sessions at any time past birth. ... Interested in your own lifestyle newborn session? Contact me here www.alimegreendream.com See more

I just adore capturing portraits of kiddos. It does not need to be a perfect cheese smile. Just a photo showing their height personality. They change so much year each year. That’s why I’m grateful for the families that keep on coming back each year. Not only for their repeat business but also so I can document their lives. ... www.alimegreendream.com

When all your toddler wants to do is run away ;) Sharing a new blog post from a recent social distanced photoshoot on a beach. It was my first beach session and I loved it. Interested to see more or book your own session? ... http://www.alimegreendream.com//outdoor-newborn-sessions-i

I love what I do. During this time of uncertainty life still does on and I get to witness the happiest moments in so many peoples lives. Since we’ve began to open up I got to photograph proposals, elopements, newborns and families. ... I’m so grateful for everyone who chooses me to photograph these special moments for them. www.alimegreendream.com

Now that NY entered phase 2 of reopening how do you feel? I’ll tell you that my family and I are still in the bubble of seeing only closest to us. As I am opening up my schedule to more social distanced sessions with a mask on. Are you over it and can’t wait to go to an outside restaurant? Or are you still taking precautions and only seeing people closest to you? ... Tell me in the comments.. www.alimegreendream.com

I’m a hugger. I miss hugging my friends and family. Even though we’re slowly getting to see friends and family it’s still from a distance. No touching or hugging. Can’t wait till we feel safe to do so! Tell me, are you over it? Are you seeing and hugging your friends and family yet? www.alimegreendream.com

I’m so happy being back and doing what I love! Capturing family love! Some snippets from yesterday session that took me all the way to the Bronx at #forttryonpark This family totally deserved celebrating their little one turning one and being together. Two doctors working in the front line during Covid, away from their little ones for 2 months! ... P.S. all of these are were photographed with me wearing a mask and social distancing. P.P.S. I’m currently offering 30% off for ALL outdoor sessions www.alimegreendream.com

Yesterday evening I had my first social distancing session. A beautiful pregnant mama and her family. It was so good to be back doing what I love. Even with a distance it was exciting to get to photograph this growing family and give them beautiful photos to remember this special time. ... www.alimegreendream.com

there will be days when things fall apart, and days when things fall in place; but there will never be days where light will not find you -Morgan Harper Nichols www.alimegreendream.com

Would you be interested and ready for social distancing sessions?! I am ready to photograph your families. Safely. For now outside only. I will be wearing a mask. ... I will be using longer focal length lenses. Guiding you through poses without coming close and positioning you. Promising the quality will not change and you will still get the same gorgeous images as before! Would you be ok doing a social distancing session with me? Www.alimegreendream.com

I am glad that when I choose my path for newborn photography I choose to be a Lifestyle Newborn Photographer. What does that means in time of Covid? I can photograph babies at any age, they don’t have to be couple of days old. Because I am not posing them or using any elaborate props into which they need to be placed or soothing them so they are asleep during the session. ... That gives me a flexibility to reschedule or postpone our sessions to when the time is right! My lifestyle newborn photography is simple and baby led: *babies can be up to 3 months old *no props required *no need for a studio I can’t wait to go back to work and photograph your babies safely for you to have those precious memories. www.alimegreendream.com

Mother’s Day is going to look different this year. All I’m asking from my family is not to cook or clean that day at all! Plus a sushi lunch/dinner since the whole time we’ve been quarantined we haven’t ordered in even once. What is one special thing you’re requesting from your family? Tell me in the comments ... www.alimegreendream.com

As Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, I couldn’t be more grateful to be a mom. While it’s unclear when I can safely begin to photograph your families and events. I can certainly offer you gift certificates to give to your mom or you can purchase it for yourself for the future. It’ll be something you can look forward to with your family! Discounts can be offered and I can mail or even safely deliver the certificate straight to you! ... www.alimegreendream.com

#heyitsmesusanna and I found magic. I found magic in everyday. While our days may be different and hard right now in many different ways, I try to find something that makes me smile daily. To look at things with a different perspective. Sunny day.... Beautiful flowers. Camera in my hands taking photos of my family. I try to find magic everyday in some form or another. Because that’s what will keep us going. Tell me in the comments how you find magic in these surreal days. No matter how big or small every bit counts! www.alimegreendream.com

The news are pretty much the same daily. Let’s talk about something else... Tell me in the comments one simple thing that made you smile this week. 1. Finally watching Modern Family series finale last night made me cry happy tears. ... 2. Whenever sun is shining my mood is up 100%. Yesterday’s daily walk was windy but the sun made it so much more pleasurable. 3 All the gorgeous signs of spring everywhere. How about you? See more

To all my pregnant mamas. I’m thinking about you all the time. It must be so hard and scary during this unpredictable moment in all of our lives. Just hang in there, you’ll be I’m sure of it! We are resilient! Enjoy this time with your partner and your other kiddos (if you have them). It’ll be all right! Well all come out of this stronger than ever before! ... www.alimegreendream.com

Family photography matters. But, right now staying at home and not seeing your parents to help them be safe matters more. I can’t wait to capture your family photos when this is all over. After a time like this it is going to be even more meaningful and special. ... www.alimegreendream.com

There are so many things that I miss while riding out Covid at home. I miss my clients. I miss photographing people other than my family. Although we are in quarantine, life still goes on. Even though family sessions, birthdays and weddings can be rescheduled newborn sessions cannot as babies are being born all the time. That’s why I came up with a blog - where I walk you through how to DIY your own newborn session safely and beautifully at home. ... Share this info with someone who it might help at this time of uncertainty. Hopefully life will go back to normal as soon as it can and you’ll let me into your homes again to capture this beautiful life of yours. http://www.alimegreendream.com//tips-for-diy-at-home-newbo

Since this idea floating the internet I thought it would be a great idea to share as well. I saw a family make a wish jar, every time someone wishes they could do something that they are not allowed to at this time because of the pandemic. You write it down and put it in a wish jar. And once normal life begins you go through them. What would be in your wish jar? My 3 wishes are:... 1. See my family and friends 2. See a Broadway show or a concert 3. Photograph happy events and happy people www.alimegreendream.com

I want to thank these 2 wonderful people, for their sacrifice. Last week they had to do unimaginable. A brave and selfless decision to leave their daughter with family while they go save lives in NYC. When you have families that come back to you over and over through the years. My heart breaks for them during this time. I want to wish them nothing but the best during these hard times. So we can do what little we can to make a difference and stay home with our love...s ones. Which is a privilege right now. www.alimegreendream.com

What are some things that you are grateful for at this unpredictable time? Here are some of my gratitude moments: -I’m grateful for free time to be able to work on my own family photos- editing and making albums. ... -I’m grateful to have extra time to finally start making my own sourdough and bake bread -I’m grateful to other fellow photographers for having free classes or groups to better our craft - I’m grateful to my mother who’s a nurse and to all the other medical professionals who are putting their lives on the line to protect us all. Tell me, what are you grateful for during this time? Www.alimegreendream.com

The whole world is in the midst of something neither of us ever imagined. But in the middle of all this unknown craziness is beauty. Beautiful moments of you with your family. When was the last time you didn’t have to rush to go anywhere, to just lay in your bed and cuddle. To just chill, play games and watch tv. Take it all in. Take photos of this time. Take them with your phone, or your DSL that you now have all this time to learn. There is some good in all of this.... It’s not all scary and stressful. Www.alimegreendream.com

Although we see will not see each other in person for a while, this situation will end hopefully sooner rather than later. Life will pick up and will go back to normal. I am looking forward to photographing your wonderful families and celebrations again. For now- gift certificates are available to be purchased (are valid for 12 months) and future sessions can be scheduled for the end of the summer or even fall. ... www.alimegreendream.com

I had a newborn session scheduled this week. My last session that was not yet canceled. As tough as it is was, I needed to reschedule that session for the greater good for all of us. The family understood, and once our lives will pick up that session will be rescheduled. Two months or even older the babies are still as cute as can be and those images will still be special to your family. ... www.alimegreendream.com

This is a scary time for artists and small businesses as well as everyone else being affected by the insanity of the Covid-19. I encourage you to support in any way you can -even as something as small as sharing their content or purchasing a gift certificate for a future session. And if you have the means other things you can do: Postpone or reschedule your event instead of canceling. When this is done and over, we need to celebrate all things we can and be with friends... and loved ones. www.alimegreendream.com

Close your eyes and take a deep breath... I never talk about life outside of photography on here, and maybe I should more often. How is everyone doing out there? Are you scared? Prepared? Feel like it’ll blow over? ... For me- I’ve had couple of cancellations because of the virus and will see how the next weeks and months will be. For my type of industry it’s a hard situation to be in at this moment. I truly hope we will contain this virus and will return to life as usual for ALL of us. I’ll still be posting and sharing images in hopes that you’ll see my work and go back to hiring photographers once this all settles down. See more

This session gave me all the feels....That’s the reason why I love photography so much is that it brings so much emotion without saying a word. www.alimegreendream.com

OH! THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights!... You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.... www.alimegreendream.com

To all the parents out there.... Let it be wild, let your kids have fun, be joyful, play and be themselves. There are no sessions where the kids behave and sit still. The good stuff is in the chaos, in the laughter and the fun that we will all be having if you just chill www.alimegreendream.com

I believe babies are perfect just the way they are. That’s why during my sessions I do not use props or elaborate poses. Just a baby being a baby is enough! www.alimegreendream.com

Whenever I talk to anyone about having sessions in their homes, the first thing they say is my place is too small, not cute and too cluttered. I promise you, that you won’t even notice all the things that bother you about your home in your pictures. Your images will be focused on love, connection and emotions in your home. Plus, where you and your kids live, spend most of your time, where your special things are and where you make so many memories. ... So, if you’re ready to welcome me into your home to capture memories that will last a lifetime. I’ll be there. www.alimegreendream.com

First birthdays are not only about celebrating your baby, but they are also about praising you! Surviving your first year as a parent is a big deal! I love helping you capture these momentous occasions. But, my favorite moments are the ones when everyone sings the big song to the baby and when they finally get to try their first cake! ... www.alimegreendream.com See more