two beautiful girls and their dog

MOOSE!! This guy was great!  I love it when we add the family pets in - they bring a fun energy to a session - and at least a couple of giggles! It was so wonderful seeing this beautiful girl home from college and her cute little sister. There's something special about getting to see seniors I've had the privilege of photographing come home from college and hear their stories and experiences. What sweethearts! They were even game for glitter - thank you, girls! And C kept finding us the most amazing light! Aren't they so beautiful together? We captured so many fantastic images that it was hard to pick for this post:)

Aren't they gorgeous??!

Laughter & Love

Oh my goodness - I laughed at this session so much that my ribs actually hurt! I can't say enough nice things about this family, because they are genuine and kind and lovely in this most wonderful ways. Hearts of gold, and sincerity to back it. And if that weren't enough, they are just gorgeous. Truly - it's handed down.  Please take a look at the most elegant grandmother you've ever seen - she looks like she should be a Ralph Lauren model. I think it's obvious, but I adore this family.

I love working with other creatives that let me be creative... it's like it just multiplies on it's own! These are some of my favorite kind of shots!

 well really this one is just fun! there were quite a few of these fun moments at the end - you know when you start to get a little slap happy from laughing so much and then everything seems funny!

Hug Fest!

Anyone who knows me or has been around me (especially when I have a camera in hand!), knows I love love! I love hugging, and kissing and just plain being in love with your family and the people you're with - and there couldn't have been more love here.  With this sweet family, it was a total hug, love and laughter fest! It was so wonderful to have both grandmas in this shoot. (and really - can't you just feel how kind this family is??) So wonderful spending the time with you all.

Weathering Florida Winter

What troopers these guys were!  It was a crazy 54 degrees for our shoot and everyone truly weathered it well (remember we live in Florida!) !  I laughed so much at this session - this family is wonderful and they were so willing to do all the crazy things I asked of them. Look at the bottom and you'll see G and her hubby and still so in love - it's really sweet! G's one of those women that radiates kindness from within - and what I love most about her is how you see how much she loves her family - it's evident every time she looks at them.  

Boy, Oh Boy!

You know how sometimes the universe puts someone in your life that you just feel so grateful for - that's this sweet person. She's a true gift in my life.  I always love getting to spend time with her - and her beautiful family - and now they are welcoming their second son. What a lucky fellow he'll be getting to join this wonderful family.  These two boys are going to have too much fun together! (and really - I seriously looked this big at 3 months pregnant - how is she looking this good so far along??!)