Hello Friends, Family and random interweb people!!! I leave for my amazing adventures to Denmark and London tomorrow!!! I look forward to sharing them with you!!! As most of you know when I return I start my internship with Wine Spectator, Whiskey aficionado, cigar aficionado , and food arts magazines so the fun wont end in the mother country! When I get back be sure to keep following those new adventures!!! Me and my taste buds are super excited about what lay ahead!!! Now lets go get fed!

Posi posts!

After the tragedy at Sandy Hook I felt the dire need to do SOMETHING. Something positive, not only for me but for everyone. We are all on edge now and all maybe frightened, sad, nervous….. the gambit of emotions. While I cant take anyones pain away, I have my images, and I thought, if I can make ONE person Smile… ONE person have a better day than I will feel better. So this is my effort, and I hope you will join me. I will be making new “posi posts” Im printing them and leaving them around town for random strangers to find. I encourage them to take them for themselves or give it to someone who might need a little inspiration for the day, no matter what you do with it, just pay the smile forward. 

we are one human race. and we should bond together in times of need, instead of fighting. feel free to share my posts, or make your own and share with me!

Just spread some love! Be the Reason for someones smile! 

(Follow the Posi posts as they travel at http://friasfoto.tumblr.com/ or on twitter! https://twitter.com/FriasFoto)

Mary Wade Wine Dinner

This weekend I had the most amazing opportunity to photograph Mary Wade's Wine Dinner/ silent auction to help raise money for the amazing non profit senior care facility. Guests bid on 67 different items,  from art to sporting events and services rendered within the community. I was fortunate enough to meet "Wine Spectator" editor Tom Matthews and wife (fellow photographer) Sara Matthews as well as the entire Opici family, of Opici Wine Group. Each plate  of our 4 course dinner had its own glass of wine, perfectly paired. The meal was amazing thanks to the kitchen at The Omni in New Haven.  I was honored to be a part of the evening and had an amazing time! Look for the article in the New Haven Register coming soon (With MY pictures!!) but heres a sneak peak!! 

Thanks to Everyone who made this night happen! 

And the stars of the evening....

What an amazing night! I feel so fortunate to have been a part of it and the raising of money for such a wonderful organization as Mary Wade!

Carson's FIRST birthday!

A year ago I was honored with being able to take part in my friends maternity pictures! Now little Carson is here and about to be one and he is SUCH a cutie! I have totally enjoyed our shoots and watching this little bean grow! Since I never posted her belly pictures we will take a walk down memory lane and watch how Carson came to be..... er... you know what I mean ;) 

Along with Carson's obvious growth, I have been able to witness the growth of this family (AND IZZY!!) And it has truly been an honor to be a part of it! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARSON!!!