I am still playing catch-up with the blog. I met up with this beautiful family earlier in the year. It was a gorgeous day for a photo session, especially for this family, who had escaped to Siesta Key’s white sandy beaches from their own white stuff, just the colder variety.
This year, I’ve been blessed to help document many visiting families’ vacations. Capturing families, especially extended families, when on vacation is a little different than a typical family session. They tend to be more carefree allowing for the love and connections to really shine through. The “S” family was certainly no exception.
Through a series of connections and events, (similar to the six degrees of Kevin Bacon), I had the privilege of photographing sweet Avery. She was four weeks old at her session, which by photography standards, almost qualifies her for the senior citizen’s discount. But, it didn’t stop us from getting some perfectly beautiful newborn images. Her family requested artistic with a little bit of dramatic flair. I think we accomplished just that.
Still playing catch-up after a busy fall and early winter. Meet the “S” family. It is such a refreshing delight to see true, happiness and contentment. The “S” family celebrated a long holiday together, grandchildren playing in the sand with grandparents, children splashing in the water with mom and dad, and really, just Living and loving life. Thanks for the opportunity to help document your memories. Here are some of their favorites, with a few of my favorites thrown in.
Admittedly, I am behind in blogging. But, I will catch-up. This session was a long time coming. I don’t know who was more excited to capture these moments, me or them. I loved Jake’s smile, complete with a hole from losing his first tooth. Zach and those eyes, oh those baby blues. The outfits and colors were perfect and fit the personalities of each you. But really, I loved that I was able to capture your family, exactly as you are right now! Here are some of my favorites.
I know I showed this one before, but I love everything about it. The way Marla and Ryan are looking at each other like school kids in love, her foot cocked to the side. I love the connection.
I met up with Marcie, Russ and little Mason at the Ritz Carlton Beach Club just as a cool front was moving through the area. It was a little windy, but the skies were stunning and so full of amazing color. There’s nothing quite like a sunset over the Gulf. Despite Mason not feeling well, we were able to capture these beautiful images. It truly was a pleasure photographing this family. Thank you for rolling with the punches, staying calm, and making the experience a positive one!
This family is one of the first “strangers” I ever photographed while Kelly and Bobby were pregnant with Taylor and I look forward to their sessions each and every year. I have had the extreme pleasure of helping to document each year in their family’s life including Taylor’s first Christmas , and second Christmas . I am thrilled I get to watch Taylor grow up into the smart, adorable, sweet little girl! This family truly is special.
Living in Southwest Florida, we don’t get a ton of what most think of when it comes to “Autumn Splendor.” But, when I saw this one on my LCD after snapping (about 3 minutes into the session), I knew I got “IT”! I had to enter this one into the I Heart Faces Challenges weekly challenge. Anything else I shot during the rest of the session was just “cake”, and I got a lot if it too. This is what sunrise looks like in Sarasota, in the fall. Not too shabby
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I was privileged to help the “L” family document their first vacation as a family of four. Mom wanted a location that showcased old Sarasota charm and I think we certainly accomplished that. Their session was scheduled during the crazy, tropical fall storm we had. So glad we were able to reschedule to friendlier weather. At the age of two, Zander and his amazing scarlet hair, was a big, big boy, talking about air planes and the beach. And sweet, baby sister Eliza, tried putting up a tough front, but was quickly big smiles. The only trouble I had with this session was deciding which images to include for a sneak peek. I hope your trip home to Chicago was as uneventful as flying with two toddler can be and that Eliza’s big birthday celebration was a great one!
