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Being able to capture the love of families is amazing. When one of those families is your best friend of over 20 years and her family. Well, basically amazing. I adore being a Family Photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine, FL. It brings me joy capturing the love and joy of families all year round. But it's almost like a gift to use my talents God gave me to capture memories for people I love. So, take a moment on this crazy Monday, and check out a few favorites from th

We are all used to getting family photos with your spouse and kids, but every once in awhile a family comes together. To capture all the love with grandparents, cousins, everyone. And that's basically always amazing. This wonderful family after being jealous of Kelly's photos with sweet Nora, decided a whole family session was in order. Toss in boys in vests and their sweet girl cousin running the show and we had laughter and love the entire session together. Fall family phot

Birthday Milestone photo sessions are always fun. Our kiddos grow so fast, capturing them year after year is a way to freeze THIS moment. THIS year in time. To remember all those details forever. This sweet girl's session was postponed twice, but we beat the rain and made it happen on our third try and I am SO glad we did. Miss Mattilyn's momma wanted this session all about her, but once her big sister joined her the amount of cuteness that followed.......well, you'll just ha

Right now, we are all spending more time with our family than ever (unless you are a healthcare worker, trucker, grocery store worker, etc.. in which case, God bless you). More dinners are being eaten around the family table than have in years in many homes. One of my best friends is a teacher and made the statement that she thinks for many of her students, this may be amazing. Many of them have parents who both work long hours and the child rarely sees them. I'm not judgin

Repeat clients make my heart happy. Because it means they loved their images and didn't hate me. So after capturing Maternity Portraits last year, I was so excited to meet Miss C for her first birthday photoshoot! So happy, full of smiles, cuddles and love...though sometimes it was only when my camera wasn't blocking my face. Family Photos are just capturing the milestones, love, connection in your family. Whether they be for a First Birthday or because it's been awhile s

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

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

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

It's cooler in the Jacksonville and Saint Augustine FL area FINALLY!!!! I could happy dance all day to Christmas music, but first let me make today even better by sharing even more of my favorites from this gorgeous session of family photos on Boneyard Beach at Big Talbot Island. Jacksonville's closest driftwood beach is beyond gorgeous and I feel not enough people know about this gem of a place. So, when Daniel contacted me about some Milestone and Family Photos there I wa

I love capturing new little lives. Newborn Photography is a passion for me and I absolutely adore my job as a photographer in Jacksonville and St Augustine FL. But, what is always wonderful....is when a few months later, a family invites me back to capture their little one as they have grown. All the changes that take place in such a short time in a little life is awesome to capture. Lifestyle Milestone portraits keep the session relaxed, allowing us to include furry sibli

If you have been following me for any amount of time, you know that I love my Watch Me Grow families. You also, may have noticed I am loving Lifestyle, in home Family Portrait sessions. So, when I have an Watch Me Grow family, with a beautiful old home, who loves Lifestyle Family Photography..... I'm pretty much the happiest photographer ever. People often think of the beach or a park for their family photos or milestone sessions, BUT if you love your home, whether historic

When you can beat the heat and meet an adorably cute little man, I'd say these Summer Family Portraits were a success! This sweet family met me at one of my favorite parks for Petite Family Portrait sessions. The colors mom choose were perfect and their little man could not have been cuter!!!! It's wonderful to meet new families, laugh, photography chubby hands and feet and call all of it "work". Being a Family Photographer in Jacksonville is pretty amazing. So, stay cool

Family Portraits SHOULD BE FUN. There should be laughter, play, tickles, cuddles and games. Families should be photographed having fun together. Loving each other. Because that is WHO our families are. We play. We have fun. We Love. So, anytime a client has a specific idea for fun portraits I do my best to help them make it happen. When meeting up with a Watch Me Grow family for these portraits are even better. All along, Sara has told me her ideas for fun portraits. She

Being able to capture so many special moments for a family over Baby's First year is an incredible thing. Being able to capture the growth and changes of your family in front of your front door is one way to document the changes of each stage of life. Lifestyle sessions are amazing for this it's true. This happy girl was amazing for her 6 month Milestone session, giving me lots of smiles. This sweet girl has grown so much and has all the baby chunk that always makes me smi

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

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

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