The long wait was well worth it.  Beverly and I planned for months and finally settled on waiting until fall to do this shoot.  We wanted the fall colors and October was the best time for this family photo shoot in Long Island.  Beverly found a great spot near her home - Manhasset Valley Park, which had a playground, softball field with bleachers, a lake with a stone bridge, and tons of beautiful fall leaves.  That combination is like a photographer's dream setting (not to mention a kid's dream playground as well).

Jacob is so adorable and such a great sport.  He was not shy at all and didn't need any time to get comfortable in front of the camera.  A true natural!  He was full of energy and at times it was hard for me to keep up with him.  I think his favorite moments were the leaves or the tossing in the air shots.  There were so many colorful leaves on the floor, Jacob was extremely excited when I asked him to throw leaves at me while I photographed him.  I think he was enjoying it so much he didn't want to stop even when the shots were done.  Needless to say, I was covered in leaves by the time I finished.  Afterwards, we had some pictures of Jacob being tossed in the air.  It's not everyday that a 3 year old gets to fly, so no more explanations necessary as to why that was one of his favorites!

What a great way to start Halloween minus the trick or treats!  After the shoot, we enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Hinata Japanese restaurant for some delicious Japanese food.  There's no better way to end a photography session other than with great food.  Especially Japanese food, one of my favorite cuisines.  I'll be remembering that sushi pizza appetizer for a long time...