Brenda, Brian, Madison, and Kaylee at Wynwood Walls

This was the first of three wonderful sessions at Wynwood Walls this weekend.  It’s such a fun area to visit, and the outdoor art exploration tends to bring out a family’s personality.  So the result is beautiful photos both because of the lovely, colorful backgrounds, and the pure joy on the faces of those enjoying them.  This family was no exception, and I just love these images! 

Rooney, Michael, and Jackson are almost 4

I have several mutual friends with this family, so I was delighted when they called me to schedule their maternity session.  Maternity sessions with a couple expecting a first baby are always special, but I especially love new sibling maternity sessions!  It’s so much fun to capture some of their last moments as a family of 3 before a new little one turns an only child into a big brother!  And with all the joy and love between these three, there is plenty waiting for the baby boy to come!

Bella’s First Birthday Party

After a successful cake smash session the week before, I got this little lady in front of my camera again at her first birthday party!  Mom went ALL OUT with an adorably executed Cheerios theme!  There was a Happy Birthday bunting, Cheerio boxes as balloon holders, Cheerios as a clothesline for Bella’s monthly photos, a Cheerio cereal bar, a larger than life Cheerios box photo booth, Cheerios ‘rice krispie treats’, Cheerio cakes, and many other red and yellow details that you’ll have to see the photos to catch!  And Bella’s personalized outfit was absolutely perfect with Cheerios and milk! 

Alexa’s Bat Mitzvah

Alexa celebrated her Bat Mitzvah this past weekend.  As photography is not part of the Shabbat ritual at Temple Sinai of Hollywood, we captured portraits in the synagogue the week before, followed by her celebration at the Embassy Suites in Ft Lauderdale.  The celebration included pink table decorations, personalized m&ms, a green screen, a photo montage, and plenty of dancing.  Alexa, it was a pleasure photographing your calm, friendly, and poised disposition, and I’ll see you around at synagogue!

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!