December wedding 2009 - Stacy and Chris

In memory of my beloved Chloe

On August 12th, I had to make a difficult decision. To call my "at home" vet.
My best friend, roommate of 17 years, and baby girl collapsed by her water bowl.
My little Chloe, go play with the birdies and Yeti, and curl up with Mom. I will see you again
one day. I will never forget you and will miss you madly.

Oh Sadie your so fine, your so fine you blow my mind!

Pretty Sadie had her portrait done for her Dad's birthday present!
It's a surpise!!! Shhhhhhh!!!

Jack!

Newly signed with Wilhelmina Modeling Agency, Jack!
His first professional shoot was yesterday. He is amazing!
Put the camera in front of him, and he smiles from ear to ear.
Love him! His Mommy is a big model too. We worked together
3 yrs ago on a Parliament campaign in Mexico. We have
been friends ever since.

Zoo Lander

I have been loving this weather here in NYC.

I have tons of Actors and Actresses booking

me for shoots now.  Maybe because I

am having a 2 look sale for just $475.oo

AND free makeup!  With the economy 

problems, I don't want Actor's to worry

about not affording their head shots. 

I hope this helps!  Here are some shoots

I had this past month, They where all

4 look shoots.  4 look shoots definitely

give you a variety and not such a worry whether

we will nail the shot.  It takes at least one

look to warm up and feel like yourself in front 

of the camera. Don't worry, I'll softly direct you.

 So, if you are planning a 2 look shoot.

Be sure you practice your best Zoo Lander look!

Summer fun!

It's that time of year!  Time to book your

children's portrait session.  We are finally

in the season of beautiful weather, and it

goes fast.  My first Sring 2009 Children's shoot 

was last weekend in Tuxedo Park, NY.  

The Fischer's have two beautiful children, 

Forrest and Haven.  

Delightful and sweet. 

Go to my children site http://www.lovebugart.com

to see more!

Bellies

Spring is here!  And so are the babies!

Boy is there a ton of pregnant mommies.

Here is Paula looking so beautiful.

Her Hubby Paul popped by at the end

of the shoot.  I am so glad he did.

Moossa Wedding

A winter wedding at the Saint Regis in New York City was so heart warming!
Ashley and Pierre Moossa where such pleasure to photograph
last Saturday.

Winter headshots

My first three starlet's of 2009!

I know it's really cold out and the thought

of being outside without your coat sounds

ridiculous.  But look how brave and beautiful

they look.  And they have two different looks.

It's worth the 5-10 minutes of shiver me timbers!

Wishing you well

Happy Holidays to you all!
I truly wish you all a most
healthy, happy, fun, prosperous
New year!
I look forward to all of the creativity
that is on the way in 2009.

I'll be back in my studio Jan 2, 2009

Warmly, Mary Lee McIlvaine

What to get a teen

Sabrina and Michael are cousins.

They both wanted "cool" pics for

their Facebook profile. So this is

what we did. Great look!! They belong

in a Gap ad.

If you can't think of what to get your

teenager for their birthday or graduation, this is what

they all want. I booked 10 shoots with teens just from

shooting Sabrina and Michael.

I also shoot outside when it's a little warmer.

J & M Wedding

I had such a blast last weekend shooting Jennifer's and Michael's

wedding.  They had such a great set of families.  Jennifer had their

baby only 3 months ago!!! Can you believe it???  Michael beamed

all night.

Skate!

What an amazing weekend!!!  The colors

of Fall where glowing!!!!  

Alex is a mini Ashton Kutcher.  I am trying

to get his Mom to let him model, he has the

"it" factor.  He also can surf, skate, play lacrosse,

bike and swim like a fish!

Beth's belly

My wonderful friend and fellow photographer Beth

Studenberg is 7 months prego!  And she is still

kicking butt!  Nothing will stop her!   

She was in NYC to shoot for Cosmo

and we found some time for me to photograph her

beautiful belly!  Here are some pics.