I've been lucky enough to watch this family grow and capture their extended family when mom, aunt, and grandma are in town. This time, we intended to meet at a park in Coconut Grove, but we found so many cute spots on the street that we never even made it!
This family is super fun, full of life and love and laughter, and I really like to photograph my most energetic and fun families in a fun urban location. The colorful backdrops and their colorful personalities are a perfect fit. This session was originally scheduled for an area of downtown Ft Lauderdale that I've photographed several times recently, and I just couldn't do it again! I needed something more creatively inspirational.
The gym where I workout is also in downtown Ft Lauderdale, and I've admired these new murals being painted nearby. I also admire the gorgeous light as the sun sets when I'm there in the evening. I asked mom if she was up for it, and she was, and we created and captured this magic. Readers of my blog know that when you relax and have fun with your session, that is what I will capture, and it is So You, and it really is magical.
I was both excited and a little nervous when mom called me to schedule another photo session with me, this time for Beni's first birthday. You see, our first session together was amazing. One of my favorites ever! And when I'm going up against some of my own best work, that's a pretty high bar that I must at least meet or beat. But, I needn't have worried. This family gives me so much to capture! They are themselves in front of the camera, and those are some of my favorite moments to freeze.
I also think this may be my first session ever where I didn't deliver 'The Grandma Shot', you know, the one you think you want to give to Grandma, with everyone looking and smiling at the camera. And mom and I couldn't be happier with the results! Because at the end of the day, I have photographed their faces, but instead of looking at me, they're enjoying each other, and that series of images tells a story of this family.
This family needs no introduction. I have been photographing them since Stella was in mom's belly, and we always have a great time, and capture all the love and fun and personality! Stella's expressions and disposition crack me up, and mom swears she's a mini-Rachael! Sonny is pretty cute himself, and I can't wait to capture more of them as they grow!
What a special treat to be able to photograph this family!! I know this mama from my time in college in New York, and we've been in touch on Facebook since. This family of four was in town visiting Manny's family, and thought it would be nice to have family photos taken with Manny's sister and niece. What a great idea, especially since it's been freezing and snowy in the Northeast where they live!! I enjoyed being able to capture their loving, relaxed, playful fun. And these little girl cousins - how sweet are they together?! I think my head might have turned into the emoji with the hearts for eyes when I worked on these photos!
