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It's always a happy yet, crazy day when a Watch Me Grow baby turns one. Especially, when that little one is one of your best friend's baby girl. First Birthday parties are mostly for the family. To celebrate this little life. And Miss Stella's parents went big with all their family coming in from out of town for the party. So, of course, multi-generational portraits were in order. And, since Stella's birthday is close to her furry older brother Jack, there may have been some

It's no secret I love my Watch Me Grow families. Being able to see little ones grow and change over their first year. Even being able to see how their older siblings grow is basically, amazing. Being a Baby Photographer and local Family Photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine Fl is pretty much awesome. And these sweet girls prove that even more. Miss M has been the sweetest every session since we met at her Fresh 48 Portrait session. Her big sister, has been a rockstar

For Christmas, my grandmother got me a sign that reads, "Family is Everything." If you have followed me for a little while, you know that this was the last gift she would give as my grandmother passed on Christmas Eve. But, it is still a great gift. Because she knew me. She knew how much I love my family. I do my best to prioritize my family and that is one reason that I try to make absolutely sure that every family that comes to me for a Family Portrait session is in love

I have been very blessed lately with this baby boom and all the little lives I have gotten to meet! This sweet girl, due to deciding to arrive earlier than planned, missed out on a traditional Newborn session, but we were able to capture her sweetness and the love her parents have for her, and a nod towards their love of the Jags and Disney too. We even captured a bit of Miss K's first Hanukkah. So, check out this sweet Baby Portraits at home near Jacksonville FL as you tak

As a Family Photographer, I have been so blessed this Family Portrait season. Amazing families, catching up with clients I get to see year after year, sweet little babes and fun locations. I always love when clients have a location that is meaningful to them. So when the Steele Family mentioned private land I knew it was going to be perfection. As a Florida family photographer, I have been blessed to see so many gorgeous parts of our beautiful state. The light that evening,

Christmas season is here and in full swing! Presents need to be wrapped, decorations are ready and I get to meet so many adorable little ones! I absolutely love being a Family Photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine this time of year as I get to be a Christmas Photos Family Photographer which is even more fun. Family portraits are always fun, filled with smiles, laughter and usually a bit of silly. Sometimes, the photo session is all about the kids though. Miss L was

Lately, every year I try for fun new locations for my Christmas Minis. And this year, I was finally able to secure a local Christmas Tree farm. It was a gorgeous day, and I had many wonderful families meet me to capture their family photos in true a true Christmas background. Thank you so much to the amazing families that met me and make Monday a little more merry with some sweetness from my local Christmas Tree Farm minis for Christmas family photos! Happy Monday! Melody

If you have been following me for any length of time, you probably know I love St Augustine. We frequently day trip there just to enjoy the sights, grab lunch, stroll along Saint George St.......pretend we are tourists on vacation. And it's perfect. But, I also love sessions in this beautiful city. Meeting up again with families year after year is a wonderful perk to my job. Last year, I met this wonderful family for the first time for a beach portrait session. This year,

It's Black Friday! But for those not shopping (or shopping online), why not take a break and see some favorites from two adorable sisters and their Christmas Family photography session. Smiles, cuddles and sweetness fills this session. So, enjoy, be Merry and Thankful this Friday, Melody

It's no secret that this time of year is filled with Family Portraits and Christmas cheer. Or at least Family portraits. But, a good Mommy & Me Portrait session is always worth it. As a present for an amazing mom, or a gift to yourself to focus on capturing the love you have for your little ones, these sessions are always worth it. I met up with this wonderful momma, who is an amazing Kindergarten teacher and former coworker back when I taught Kinders. I've known Miss C sin

My Watch Me Grow package covers Baby's First year. From Maternity through their First Birthday, I am able to capture so many milestones of a family. I'm very happy to be both a first birthday & family photographer. I have loved every session with Noah and his parents. And it's crazy to think he is already ONE! Check out some favorites from the past, and all my favorites from Noah's 12 Month session in St Augustine FL. Happy Friday! Melody

Family Portrait season is in full swing! If you have followed me for a while at all, you know. I love St Augustine. I love that I live so close now, I love every time we have a day trip and I love being able to have so many sessions in this beautiful city! I have the most amazing clients it's true, but sometimes some clients are more than just that. Megan has been one of my best friends since 1998....yes, we are that old. Bridesmaids for each other, twice pregnant together

Little lives change so much over the first year. And I love capturing the Milestone's with families in Jacksonville,FL and St Augustine,FL. First Birthday Portraits are always some of the sweetest and most adorable sessions I get to do. Their little personalities, sweet smiles, and the way they love on their parents could not make my heart happier. We know I love the beach, and even though I am not a morning person per say, watching a beach sunrise is always an amazing way

I have said before, that I am honored each and every time a family asks me to capture a special milestone in their lives. The waiting for a new life in Maternity Portraits, meeting that new life in Fresh 48 Photography or Newborn Portraits and of course birthdays, growing up or just how life has changed in a year with Family Portraits. I can't tell my amazing clients thank you enough for allowing me in. But, but when a previous Maternity Portrait and Newborn portrait client

I know, it's usually maternity Monday around here, but oddly I haven't had a Maternity Portrait session in a couple weeks (don't worry, I have one tonight, so we are safe, lol) BUT, luckily since I am a Jacksonville Fl first birthday photographer, I do have a sweet first birthday session that I know will brighten up this gloomy, rainy Monday.... (I mean more than the fact that school is back in session Praise the Lord!) So, keep scrolling and see some favorites of this Firs

It's no secret my Watch Me Grow families become very special to me. Getting to know these parents and little lives as I capture such a special time in their life is amazing. Watching a little man go from sweet little babe to a happy smiley guy is pretty much the best. And doing it all with a beautiful Florida sunrise is even better. Being a St Augustine Fl family photographer I have seen my share of sunrises. But I cannot deny this one was gloriously beautiful that morning.

It's Monday! Which normally is rough, but for me, it's Maternity Monday so that's basically awesome. Its true, I love Maternity Portrait sessions. I love being able to go to beautiful locations and capture this beautiful mamas to be, dads and siblings in Maternity photos near Jacksonville FL. Being a Photographer is easily one of the best jobs in the world. But, being a Maternity Photographer and then, when I'm really lucky a Newborn Photographer... I can't thank my amazin

When clients return back to capture milestones in their child's or family's life it's pretty much the greatest compliment I can receive. Capturing a Fresh 48, Newborn, 6 Month and First Birthday portraits session for this adorably sweet baby girl and her family has been wonderful. Watching the red hair grow, silly smiles, new teeth and tiny pig tails as a little life moves from baby to toddler. It' can't help but make you smile. So, check out some of my favorite images fro

I've said it before, and I will say it always. My Watch Me Grow families are amazing. Of course, when it's a watch me grow baby and one of your best friend's for almost 20 years, well that makes it even better. Miss S newborn session did not feature her big brother as he came down with a fever that day (after I was already there). So, we made sure this time to get some of him with his baby sister as well as celebrate his 4th birthday! Scroll to the bottom to see a special

During my newborn session today the mama asked me how long I have been a photographer. I said, "Well, I started in 2010, but didn't really fully develop until 2012 and even since then, I have been growing." See, in 2010 my only clients really were family. A few friends. And a couple amazing families who, God bless them, gave me a shot. This was one of those amazing families. 8 years and 3 kids later, I am still blessed enough to call them clients and friends. And to still