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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

Probably my last Maternity Monday for awhile....simply because I can't meet and capture these beautiful momma's right now. Crazy times right now, BUT I am trying to do my part to still bring beauty everyday. And this session is everything beautiful. It was almost cancelled as COVID-19 was just starting to hit the US. But they went through with their spring break plans and I am SO happy they did. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful session. Meeting families travelin

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

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

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

If you have been following me for any amount of time you may have noticed, I kinda super, all the heart eyes, love Fresh 48 Photography. Truly, I love Newborn Photography in all it's forms, but I cannot explain enough how excited I am that these in hospital newborn photos are becoming more popular. Sure, the hospital has a photographer that comes around at some point for a few snaps, but they are not looking for the joy, love, excitement and connection that I am. They are no

As a Family Photographer, I am honored each and every time a family asks me to capture a special milestone in their life. When a family visiting from Chicago decides they want their son's First Birthday Photos done while visiting family in St Augustine Beach, Fl.... I am a little bit extra excited. Not because all the amazing families here don't excite me, but because with all the amazing photographers in the Chicago area, they still chose me. And for that I am thankful. It

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 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 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

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

It's officially Family Portrait season here in Jacksonville and St Augustine FL. What does that mean? Well, many families want their annual family photoshoot in the Fall (Granted, we live in Florida....so Fall isn't really a thing. It's Summer 2). My schedule gets filled quickly, BUT I get to meet up with many of the same families year after year to capture how big their kids have gotten and all the love and connection they have as their family grows. And I LOVE it! This

As one of many talented and awesome family photographers in Jacksonville, FL, I am honored each and every time a family chooses me to capture those moments that are most precious. Milestone's in life, froze in time to cherish forever in their family photography. This amazing family, met me early one Sunday morning for a Sunrise beach family photo session celebrating their sweet baby girl's first birthday. From their family styling to the gorgeous light that morning everythi