Lively Family!

This family contacted me on recommendation from another client and  I am sure glad they did! Their three boys were so much fun to work with and certainly lived up to their namesake! With three boys and a humorous, fun loving husband Julie certainly has her hands full.

This guy's laugh was so infectious and you've never seen a face light up quite as much as his did when he loosened up for me. 

I love it when couples just naturally fall into each pose as well as these two did. 

We shot this at Dickson Azalea Park in Orlando FL. It's a gorgeous, out of the way park that is super versatile and great for all types of shoots. 

Lifestyle Photography- What it means to me.

If I had to label myself I'd like to say I'm primarily a lifestyle photographer. This title has different meanings to different folks but what it means to me is that I like to capture life's everyday moments. It means I like to document how life really is. Do I sometimes try try to eliminate distractions before I snap a photo or occasionally clone them out? You bet. But mostly I want to capture what's real and what my child or client is going to remember. How life really truly is, crumbs, toys and all because as gorgeous as those magazine spreads are, they aren't real life.

Here are some recent favorites.

Waiting for Daddy to come home

Noella's first Valentines Day flowers. From her Turkey Valentine, Daddy. 

Playing in the vertical blinds that I detest so much. 

Chubby little toddler feet.

Crossed ankles.

Lunch mates left behind.

So. Much. JOY in her eyes!

this. So much of this.

Waiting for Snickerdoodles.

So I challenge you to embrace the everyday. Pull your camera out for more than just the special occasion. I promise you'll take some photos you'll really truly treasure for years to come. 

The Kumar Family!

Whew-wee am I behind in blogging! Here's a session from wayyyyyy back in the beginning of the month.

Meet the Kumar family! They were so awesome. We had planned to use a totally different park but when we got there, the whole thing was blocked off for two blocks around it so we had to do a quick change of locations and I'm so glad we did! We found this tiny park with some awesome amenities that made for some really fun photos.

This family photo speaks so much to their personalities. April is just as sweet as can be and a true southern girl. Her husband is quiet and more reserved but clearly the man of the house and the kiddos. Oh those kiddos. So funny and so full of personality! 

This was such a sweet moment. She tripped coming down the stairs and big brother ran over and picked her up like she was lighter than air. He carried her all the way over to the next location. I was so glad I was in position to capture this moment for them! 

Gonzalez bump

I loved this shoot. The opportunity was a quick one. She e-mailed me on Wednesday and we scheduled it for Saturday. I am so glad I was free. :)

These two are so in love. They never stopped joking and when it came time for them to pose, they feel into each other like two puzzle pieces. I was magical to be a part of. 

Oh and their daughter Adrianna? So funny. She was such a delight. So funny and sweet and SO excited to meet her new sibling. 

Also, look at this mama rocking her baby bump. Gorgeous. 

I am so glad I was able to capture this special time for them!