More from the month of November and these are some of my favorite portraits that I did this fall. The baby boy in these photographs was around nine weeks old. To me, the best place to photograph a family with an infant that young is in their home. It's safe and comfortable for the baby, plus all the essential items are at hand. And in the fall and winter months there's the added benefit that it's indoors and doesn't look sterile or like the same ol' studio. I was going for very close and intimate portraits that emphasize the baby's early bonding with his parents.

I had the opportunity last month to photograph another fantastic Rhode Island food event. This time it was the March of Dimes RI Sixth Annual Signature Chefs Auction held at the Johnson & Wales Culinary Archives & Museum. This year's honoree was Chef Joseph Hafner, Executive Chef of Gracie's Restaurant in Providence, RI (a restaurant that also features some of my artwork). The event included an auction of great items to support the March of Dimes presided over by local news anchor Karen Adams and Providence Mayor Cicilline. The Culinary Archives provided a fun backdrop for my food photography and I had the pleasure of photographing many of the same chefs from the Chef Smackdown in May.