March 10, 2008

Just Shoot Me

Spector Photography

Hoping for a perfect school picture? Dream on.

Your kids wouldn’t dare remain beautifully groomed, immaculately dressed, and full of smiles with you out of sight.

Time to introduce them to Jacquie Spector of Spector Photography. The image guru shoots in your home, the park, or wherever you want. Her photos reflect her documentary background, which means each shot has a true-to-life feel you can’t get in a studio.

With a little patience, she’ll make your kids look heavenly in front of the camera.

Even if they’re little devils.

Spector Photography (617-755-8148 or spectorphotography.com).

GROW
Plantapalooza
What: The New England Spring Flower Show’s annual Children’s Festival includes animal visitors, hands-on crafts, and more.
Why: Baby’s looking a little green.
When: Fri., 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Bayside Expo & Conference Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester (617-933-4900). Tickets online at masshort.org.

PAINT
Polish Egg Decorating
What: Bring your own hard-boiled white eggs to this adult/child workshop and learn to make Easter eggs using traditional Eastern European methods.
Why: It’s to dye for.
When: Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Eliot School, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain (617-524-3313).

EXPLORE
Day of Discovery: Weaving Tales
What: Hands-on programs and art-making activities about India and Portugal designed around Luxury for Export exhibit.
Why: You’re a dream weaver.
When: Sat., 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, The Fenway (617-566-1401).