Lauren, Michael, Dylan, and Blake Family Photo Session

Today was like a 19th High School reunion for me and this momma!  Lauren and I went to Middle and High School together, (and even the same Elementary classes on different days) but since Facebook wasn’t around until after college, we didn’t really re-connect until then.  We have been in touch through Facebook over the years, where I’ve watched her get married and have 2 beautiful children, and she’s seen my photography career grow.  So, it was only a matter of time before we’d reconnect in person in this way!  We met up at one of my favorite South Florida parks, and enjoyed the lovely scenery, and some cloud cover, which allowed us more photo ops without direct sunlight, and was a little more bearably cool (not by much).  I love how mom coordinated their fall outfits, although I did give her encouragement to do so in shorts and short sleeves next time!  The boys are absolutely adorable, and I love how this family loves to make each other laugh.  It was a pleasure, and I hope I don’t have to wait 19 more years to see them again!

Sharon, Jason, and Zachary celebrate Emma's First Birthday

So many babies are celebrating first birthdays these past few weeks, and I’m honored to be capturing them!  One of the things I love about shooting these sessions is that although the elements are similar, the photos never are, because each family and each child brings their own unique personality to the mix.  And there was plenty of personality here!  From the moment we were introduced as we were getting out of the car, Zachary and I were talking like old friends.  He invited me over to his house to see his bumblebee flowers, and we took turns coming up with photo ideas and poses.  Emma babbles quite a bit too.  I’m sure she can’t wait to have conversations with her big brother!  After successful family photos, we took some of Emma by herself, and mom had such fun props planned!  She then tried her cake, which she could have cared less about, and finally she got to clean off in the bath, which she loved!  Happy birthday little lady!

Bella’s First Birthday Portraits

This little lady recently reached her first birthday, and will be celebrating with family and friends this coming weekend, so we met this past weekend for some first birthday portraits, including a cake smash and splash.  We could not have asked for a lovelier evening.  According to her parents, Bella is normally all smiles, but as it was later in the day and she was tired, she gave me a mix of more thoughtful expressions and smiles, which I just love.  Another special element is that at Bella’s newborn and 6 month photo sessions, she wore the pearls and scarf, which belonged to her aunt, of blessed memory, and we incorporated them again for her first birthday.  Can’t wait to celebrate with you and capture all the fun of your party this weekend!

Dana, Rob, and Maya celebrate Andrew’s First Birthday

I met this beautiful family at the park to capture Andrew’s first birthday portraits.  We enjoyed a morning of gorgeous Florida fall weather – 82 degrees instead of 89 with relatively low humidity, and beautiful light!  To us, this is heaven!  We captured some fun family portraits, followed by a cake smash and bath.  Big sis got in on the action of the cake smash, and also the splash!  I can’t believe they both fit, but I’m glad they did, because they had a great time, and looked adorable doing so, which gave me some great moments to capture! 

Grant Newborn

I had the pleasure of meeting this family for their gender reveal a few months back, which was an awesome experience since mom was so excited to balancing out the pink in her family with a little bit of blue.  Baby Grant is here, and I got to meet him when he was 10 days new!  He’s just as cute as can be, and looks like his older sisters.  They just love him so, which is what I love to capture in a newborn session.  I don’t have a bunch of newborn props, and my clients know that.  Why would you want a bunch of pictures of your baby sitting in my basket?  I like to capture the love in the new family with things that are meaningful to them.  And there was plenty of love to capture here!  There was also a ton of light streaming in their large windows, which added an extra element of beauty to these photos.  Congratulations Kevin, Kim, Chloe, and Caitlyn, and I hope to get you in front of my camera again as you grow!