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As a family photographer you know, a super smiley babe and a beautiful city pretty much guarantees a wonderful session. Mr. Jack has been nothing but smiles since his 3 month session and did not disappoint for his first birthday. Walking around St Augustine, taking in all the beauty and enjoying all those sweet smiles made for a wonderful morning. So make your Friday better with all this sweetness as I share some of my favorites from these Milestone First Birthday Photos in h

Catching up with my Watch Me Grow families is always fun. I truly enjoy watching these little lives grow and change over their first year as I capture Family Photos for them. When choosing a location, I often suggest places I have been before. But this time, we went somewhere new. And it was awesome. Such a pretty spot and not one I had ever heard of before (there are many pretty preserves throughout the Jacksonville Beaches for certain). So, make Monday a bit cuter with favo

Being able to capture memories for families is why I do what I do. We all know life changes so quickly, children grow, we go through a quarantine, 2020 has really shown us, we have no idea what the future holds. BUT we do know love. The love for our families. The memories we make, the connections and joy we share, and the milestones we celebrate along the way. Your child's first birthday is always a major milestone. Even though they had to have a Zoom party with family to cel

I adore every Maternity shoot or Newborn photos I am blessed enough to do. But, I also love when those families return to me for a First Birthday session. Even after all the chaos the spring had, meeting up with this wonderful family for a sunrise first birthday session was amazing. A beautiful morning, beautiful weather and an amazing sky over Vilano Beach, FL as we capture the happiness, love and details of this very special First Birthday milestone. So, make Monday a bit m

After shutting everything down in April, golden summer nights were what I needed. It's true. I miss photography when I am not doing it. Not to say I never allow myself to get so busy I need a break, but a month was never my plan. Being able to capture Aspen's 4 Month session as part of his Watch Me Grow plan was just what I needed. I knew his momma would have the styling perfect and because of the pandemic, his dad had not been deployed yet and was able to be there! We met at

Most of the little lives I get to capture throughout their first year are my Baby Plan families. But, sometimes the stars align and I am able to capture milestones for other amazing families and sweet little lives. I was able to capture this sweet 6 month milestone session in a preserve that was green from spring and reminded me of a forest in the Pacific Northwest with all the ferns. An adorable baby and his sweet parents made this session easy as we hiked, walked and photog

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

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

People always think to do a lifestyle session you need a huge house with lots of light pouring through. And not to say that a house like that isn't awesome (I would love if my house was like that), it's not a requirement. What do you need? One good window. That's it. Well, that and the love of your family. I was lucky enough back in November to capture Miss E's Fresh 48 Newborn Photos. Such a little doll then I was excited when her mom asked later about a modified Baby Pl

I absolutely LOVE being able to capture a Baby's First Year. My Watch Me Grow families in Jacksonville Fl and St Augustine FL are always amazing. Seriously, I have been blessed with meeting some awesome families. It's always a little bittersweet when we get together for the 12 Month session. As a First Birthday Photoshoot, means that little life has graduated from my baby plan. So, stay warm on this dreary Friday, and check out a few of my favorites from these fun first bi

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,

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

It's no secret my feed and blog has been filled with wonderful families this time of year. And with only 12 days left until Christmas (How is this possible???) I still get excited to share gorgeous family portrait sessions. Especially sessions involving a rocky beach, adorable baby girls, a gorgeous couple and Florida sunrise. This session couldn't have turned out more beautiful in my mind. I loved each and every image. As a Family Photographer in Jacksonville Fl and St A

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