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Family Photography is definitely one of my most popular photoshoots. Even after Fall (aka family photo season), being able to meet up and...

Living in Florida, beach family portraits at some point is a given. Luckily in our area we have so many beautiful and different beaches to chose from. Even though this night seemed even busier than normal, this family made magic. The older girls, the styling momma did, the beautiful breeze it all worked together in such an amazing way. Keep scrolling to see all the magic OR click here to find out about booking a Family Beach session for 2021! (it's almost Christmas) Melody

Yet another gorgeous session that was supposed to be a Fresh 48 session back in April/May. (stupid COVID) But, when we finally got together the weather was amazing, the lighting was beautiful and the family was wonderful. Lately, things have seemed to fall into place making these sessions just gorgeous and I couldn't be happier (or thanking God more). So, take a moment on this beautiful weekend, to check out a few favorites from this gorgeous historic St Augustine family pho

Let's be honest. We all know MANY things got delayed or changed this year. It's been crazy and if anything I have gotten much better to adapting and rolling with it then I used to be. This wonderful family ORIGNALLY was supposed to be a Newborn session...... Enter the crazy of 2020 and here we are with a park Fall family photography session with a happy chunky sweet (not newborn) baby boy. But all the sweetness and his photo loving big sister made for a wonderful session for

I am blessed that I have clients who return to me time and time again. Allowing me to capture special milestones and moments in their lives. This family is definitely one of them as I have gotten to see Riley grow so much over the past 18 months. This session may have been warmer than we would have liked for Fall, but we live in north Florida so we went with it. The water, the sun and when the breeze did hit, it all came together with this adorable family to give them beautif

I'm SOOOOOO behind on blogging and may not even be blogging sessions in order, but hey it's 2020. This was my first session with this wonderful family and there was definitely SO much laughing. We weren't rained out, the sun made an appearance and everything came together. As apparently this weekend I will be watching radar and praying rain stays away again, check out a few favorites from these Fall family photos on the beach in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Melody

Even though it doesn't much feel like it here in Florida (Fall in Florida is basically summer with pumpkins), it is Fall. Which also means it is Family Portrait season! Granted this may only be a thing in the photographer world it does, in fact, exist. Starting that season off with a large family portrait session who chose the most PERFECT Fall colors is all a family photographer could ask for. Family Photos are often done every year by families, but not often including the g

If this quarantine has taught us anything, it has taught us how important family is. That spending time together can be both amazing and exhausting. That without the busyness of life, we actually have time to talk to our kids, know them better, make memories, spend quality time, all the things that in the end, truly matter. I have always loved capturing Family Photography at a local preserve, but I feel like I may appreciate it even more now. So, take a few minutes on this Fr

Any parent, once they reach the first birthday realize, "They were all so right." Of course, by that I mean all the moms who have come before who tell you, "they grow so fast". Over their first year your little one will grow, learn, smile, laugh, develop a personality, crawl and maybe even walk. Whether their smile is still toothless or they have a few new teeth, capturing First Birthday photos allows you to see just how much has changed. Of course, doing Maternity Photos,

I have always said that I LOVE when clients return to allow me to capture just how big their babe has gotten. Being a Family Photographer in Jacksonville FL is basically just capturing happiness. Family Photos should be about all the happiness and love. Jack's 8 month photo session was all that. This sweet, happy boy was amazing in November with his big blue eyes and smile, and even at his 8 month session, he was ALL smiles. Like, the happiest baby boy ever. It may have

Meeting new families to capture the milestones and growth of their little one is always awesome. Seeing beautiful older homes, tree lined streets, and a riverfront park I have never been to before, even better. There are so many hidden gems around Jacksonville, I am always excited to see a new spot. This sweet family, contacted me to capture their little man halfway through his First Year. All the baby smiles, baby chub, and baby drool (come on teeth) always makes for a sw

It's true I LOVE the Maternity Photos, Fresh 48 Photoshoots and Newborn Photography I am lucky enough to capture. But Family Photography allows me to keep seeing these little lives as they grow. And that makes it truly special. Throughout the year, most of my Family Photoshoots are returning clients celebrating a special milestone or just returning for their annual Family Photos. Whether one of our beautiful beaches here in Jacksonville, or in a wooded park, Family Photo s

It's no secret that I do love my Watch Me Grow plan families. Being allowed to schedule before anyone else the month of your session is a bonus for these families, but the video slideshow (check out Facebook and Instagram to see it) and album you receive with images from all of your sessions, I think, is a bit of awesomeness too. From our Maternity session on, this family was perfection. Every session gave me images I LOVED. Made it hard to choose what to share as well as

On this Christmas Eve, Eve....it's only right I make my blog post all about Christmas. Or at least all the Christmas feels. So, as you take a break from gift wrapping, shopping or just a break from all the people at your house, why not look back at some of my Favorites from this year's Red Truck Mini session event at Chandler Oaks Barn in St Augustine, FL. I LOVE how these turned out and already have many people asking about a spot for next year. Christmas family photos are

I was lucky enough to be able to squeeze in a day to drive back to my old town to capture some wonderful families who I have been lucky enough to photograph for years! As a family photographer, Fall is by far my busiest season. It's that time when everyone wants a Family Photoshoot and I truly do my best to fit everyone in. By the end of the season I am tired for sure, but I always feel blessed that this is the gift God gave me and I can use it to bless so many families by c

I know, I know. I say it a lot. But it's SO true. It means so much to me when clients come back year after year. Especially, when adding a new addition to their family. As a family photographer, there is no greater compliment. This wonderful family I actually met years ago when Kristyn was my daughter's 2nd grade teacher. After we moved to Jacksonville, FL it was pretty funny to find out she and her family were moving not too far from us! Though we had to change locations,

How is it December??? Even though I am SO ready for Christmas, family time, and all the lights and movies (who's kidding I've been watching the movies since Halloween).. I still can't believe it's here. In the northern states, Family Portrait season ends in early November. But here in Florida, we are still in full swing! I'm behind on blogging of course, but I still want to share all of my amazing families and their Family Photos here in Jacksonville, FL. I actually met

Family Portrait Season, as photographers call it, can be crazy. Busy, long hours of editing, but all 100% WORTH IT. Why? Because I am able to capture memories for my clients. See, I don't want to just get you the "everyone smile for the Christmas card" shot. I want to capture YOUR family. The love you have for one another. The way your little one's nose crinkles when they laugh, how much your oldest has grown since last year, maybe even the new braces that this season has

Each time I realize I need to set up the next Milestone photography session for one of my Watch Me Grow families I am shocked at how fast time flew by. When it is time to do the Family Photography session, I get excited to see how that sweet babe has grown. New abilities, personalities, all of it. Like with a family member you only see every so often. And in many ways, that's how I see my Watch Me Grow clients...as family. This special family I met when we capture the first

Family Photo season is in full swing! I have already got to meet families and catch up with families I have been lucky enough to photograph before. This wonderful family is one of the new families I got to meet. Relaxed, fun and with their sweet boy we got to laugh ALOT during our session. So, take a break this Wednesday and check out a few favorites from this recent fall family photos session in Jacksonville FL. Happy Wednesday! Melody