Miss Z turns 42…and Yes She Did Another Cake Smash!

So I turn 42 tomorrow, on January 4th.  I’m not sure where the time has gone.  I feel like it was yesterday I was in high school (and fortunate enough to still be close friends with a lot of people I graduated high school with.)   No matter how old I get, I’m a kid…

Tips for Planning a Family Reunion by Guest Blogger Amiee Lyons

As a family photographer, I’m always looking for ways to help out and offer tips that make family life easier.  Even though the summer is nearing to an end, many families are still planning family reunions.    Amiee Lyons of Diydarlin.com  has some great tips on planning a family reunion.    I hope you find…

Miss Z Photography Wins First Place for Best Photographer in the Southcoast

I am extremely honored and humbled to have won first place for best photographer in the Best of the Best of the Southcoast for 2017. As cliche as it may be, no one is an island and it truly takes a village to achieve something.  I didn’t earn this award by myself.   So, while…

Top 10 List of Postpartum Secrets No One Tells Moms Ahead of Time || Massachusetts Newborn Photographer

I’m going to let you new expecting moms in on some secrets that no one tells you and you have to figure out yourself AFTER the fact.   Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, so everything I list is based on my experience (I have two daughters 8 years old and 4 years old)…

Massachusetts Newborn Photographer Creates Any Theme You Want

Here at Miss Z Photography studios, we love creating a special session just for your family.   Besides safely posing your precious little one into adorable poses, Miss Z customizes every single session.   Before the photo session, parents come in to meet with us and plan out the session.   Parents choose colors and…

Southcoast Photographer Offers Magical Sessions with Glitter

I have a new favorite session.  It’s my glitter sessions.   They are super fun for both girls and boys and the resulting images are gorgeous.  I’ve done quite a few already and since they have proven to be so popular, I’ve decided to offer a day of mini glitter sessions!   These awesome glitter sessions are…

Massachusetts Newborn and Baby Photographer has 3 Finalist Images in Shoot and Share International Photo Contest

This year was my first year entering The Shoot and Share International Photo Contest.  I’m so excited to share that out of 332,768 photos that were submitted worldwide, 3 of Miss Photography’s images were finalist!  Miss Z also had 3 images that were in the top 10% of all images, 5 that were in the top…

How I Named My Baby Photography Business

A lot of photographers have catchy names for their businesses.  Or some some just use their first and last time.  So I am always asked how I came up with the name “Miss Z Photography”.   In order to explain, I must go way back to the early 1980’s.  My mother had braided my long…

A New Year with New Photo Sessions & New Pricing Options

Happy 2017!  By now I trust that everyone is settled into the new year.  It’s been a busy January and February at Miss Z’s downtown New Bedford photography studio.  We’re always trying to keep things new and exciting while offering you the best services possible.   Miss Z is excited to announce new photo sessions as well as some…

Happy New Year from Miss Z Photography

Before I wish everyone a happy new year, I have to thank you all for making 2016 such an amazing year.  I met so many wonderful families and had the privilege of photographing 48 newborns, 30 babies/children and 20 maternity/families.   My clients hailed from Boston, MA, Framingham, MA, Dorchester, MA, Canton, MA, Taunton, MA,…

10 Reasons Why I’m Thankful

As I sit here with a full belly from a large Thanksgiving meal,  my “to do list” is long.  This is my, and every other photographer’s busy season.  From October until the end of December, I liken this period of time to the craziness that accountants go through during tax season.  I eat, sleep, and…

It’s Halloween, but Southcoast Photographer Looks Ahead to Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and All of 2017

I hope everyone is having/or had (depending upon when you read this) a fabulous Halloween.  I hope the sugar highs and crashes weren’t too bad and you enjoyed the precious time with your children.   I will be offering a few very limited specials on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.  It will all be…