Allow me  to introduce you to my  sister Daphne’s kids.

Without much a do … Alix of Bohemia … fashion and clothing designer extraordinaire.

After spending 2 years wowing Hong Kong with her style and designs, Alix recently moved to London.

She is a visionary, creative soul, world traveler and all around tres chic IT gal …

Visit her blog for an abundance of inspiration : Alix Of Bohemia

All of these designs are available for purchase, contact her for details.

Alix and I were talking about shooting her first major collection in an exotic location

and then I had the idea to do a sort of  “Royal Tennebaums” theme.

In the beautiful house they grew up in, with all the siblings.

This is her little sister Olivia who is leaving NYC and heading  to London UK! Yay!

The beautiful thing about Livi is that she has no idea how gorgeous she really is!!

This is Caleb, the youngest,  a prefect at Choate Rosemary Hall.

He manages to be  cute, creative, smart and quirky all at the SAME time.

And then there’s Cyril, who is dashing and elegant and so misunderstood … he’s a  PICES after all …

Cyril is living and working in Paris, taking a break from St Andrews but mostly breaking a lot of girls hearts …

And this is Daphne, my amazing beautiful creative sister and the the mother of all these gorgeous kids!

Daphne is a ceramic artist, fabric and jewelry designer, architectural interiors, culinary maestro … the list is endless.

She is truly an artist …  in every pore of her body … from the color she chooses to put on the walls to what she prepares for every meal.

I am so thrilled that she is moving to Rhode Island …Yippee!!

Stripes inspire mother and daughter’s creations …

Ceramic Lamps and Urns by Daphne Verley – dress by Alix

Hand made bow tie made by Caleb.

Alix has a way of combining items that you would not  normally see together and yet she merges them flawlessly.

Family snuggle …

]]> http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2012/01/10/bohemian-beauties-hippy-chic-and-family/feed/ 0 http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2011/11/14/france-et-alain-verley/ http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/2011/11/14/france-et-alain-verley/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:10:37 +0000 admin http://www.mbvphotography.com/blog/?p=2450 I have been putting together ideas for Christmas presents for all  my siblings … We are 9 children (including myself) + husbands and wives + 30 grandchildren + 5 great grandchildren…whew! I came across these fantastic old photos from my parents old albums, which I will reprint for everyone. This was my parents wedding day [...]]]> I have been putting together ideas for Christmas presents for all  my siblings …

We are 9 children (including myself) + husbands and wives + 30 grandchildren + 5 great grandchildren…whew!

I came across these fantastic old photos from my parents old albums, which I will reprint for everyone.

This was my parents wedding day in Neuilly, Paris on the 20th of October 1945.

Perhaps looking at these images my whole life has rubbed off …

This could be one of my wedding images from one of my couples.

This is my mother as a baby …

And as a young girl …

She is so beautiful! My sweet mama.

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My prediction … this boy will be BIG one day! In more ways than one …

Thanks Mr. Magnus!!

My beloved Anurag, who is THE web designer extraordinaire

is just making a few adjustments and tweaks.

Anurag asked me for a recent photo of myself for the new page …

and  for the girl who hates to have her photo taken…

this was in between takes of our “Ross Simons” shoot last week.

A little bit of Loopiness is definitely needed after 10 hours of non stop shooting …

and a few of my honey who loves to be photographed …

I love you baby!!

Coney Island  has not quite opened yet … that didn’t stop us from having a ball!!

Happy Birthday Anurag !! To the sweetest, smartest, supportive, most fun and funny,

wise and super handsome man that I am lucky enough to know and love!!

We had so much fun writing and drawing with the light …

Nothing is quite sweeter than a  ping pong surprise in Bryant park

A totally different experience from Fashion Week!

Then some work … a day with Ari & Alex on Roosevelt Island.

They have 2 really sweet cats …

They  will marry at the Ocean House in Watch Hill RI this fall …

I came across one of  the first images i ever made.

I was staying at the Plaza hotel in NYC with my friend Buddy who was a filmmaker.

It was then that i fell in love with photography ….

How lucky to find a profession that fit me so well

that allowed me to live the kind of adventurous life that i needed to live.

This is another very early photograph of my sister at the beach …

With all that is happening in the world i often stop  and just rest within myself.

In these moments i am overcome by a sense of well being , a deep gratitude rises in me

and i know that i am so blessed … we are all so blessed.

my sleeping boy, safe and healthy and full of joy.

I am grateful for so many things …

the most wonderful family

inspiring friends

creative work that i love

a cozy bed and home to live in

a garden with flowers and vegetables

a community that is unique and eclectic

life is so good!

I first met Samara and Andy when I photographed their engagement portrait in the west village in NYC …

Next was a boudoir shoot of Samara as a gift to Andy.

I then photographed Samara and Andy’s wedding 2 years ago which was featured in Inside Weddings.

Click here to see more.

Onto a pregnancy shoot …

And now baby makes 3 … Beautiful, sweet Maya … I was so happy to meet you!

Isn’t she just perfect … like all babies …

Congratulations Sam and Andy!!

My sweet guys … deep in the sand.

One of Rumi’s best Buddies … Dylan.

The most AMAZING Sunsets …. and bon fires at the beach.

We had a ball in Provincetown …

and the guinea pigs from their school, Montessori Children’s house.

Rumi lost his first tooth, which is a very big deal ….

There is nothing quite as fantastic as Popsicles when it is really HOT!!

Headstands  are the perfect way to end the day….