family silhouette

We've been having some beau-ti-ful weather lately.  Balmy.  Lovely.  Think warm sunshine, flip-flops and open windows kind of weather.  I love it!  I know you're jealous, but I have to document these things to remind myself that living in Florida is not-so-bad.

Anyway, we took advantage of it, and went for a family walk over the weekend.  It was great.  I forget how much I love being outside.  I have become a hermit since living in Orlando simply because most of the time it's so stinkin' hot I can't stand it.   There are many more photos to share, but for now, here's my new favorite of our family:  a little silhouette action.



And, I'm just in time to play along with Emily's "Embrace the Camera" game.  Well, it's not really a game, but it's sure fun!

bartelt family

These three boys are just the cutest. They really are. So well behaved and photogenic too. We were all a bit under the weather--coughing and sneezing together during this shoot, but I still think we managed to get some nice images. Enjoy!

the cortez family

I really enjoy getting glimpses into families lives as I photograph them. It's such a treat for me. I learned that Mike used to be a firefighter in Manhattan during the time of 9/11. He has an incredible story. I also loved photographing their little guy. He is such a cutie! Don't you agree?

hand family

I'm so lucky to get to take photos for so many of our good family friends. These guys are great! And sooo picture perfect. I joked with them that they couldn't take a bad picture, and it's really true. Shannon told me when their oldest was a baby, she would get her pictures taken for fun because was so entertained by the experience. I can totally see that--she's such a good performer! It must run in the family. They couldn't have made my job any easier. Thanks for a fun, easy session, guys!

the stephens family

It's been my treat to photograph this family from the very beginning when Amanda was just pregnant with the twins. Every time we meet up something memorable happens. This time was no exception. Just moments after we started shooting, one of the twins literally flipped head over heels off of a bench and landed head-first in the dirt. Luckily, I was nearby and caught him by the ankle so as to pad his fall.

He is one tough little dude. The fall did not even phase him, and he went right along his merry way.








"Happy Feet." We really needed video to do their little dance justice. Just check out their leg action! They're getting jiggy with it. So cute.

the kelly family

It's always a pleasure to meet up with our friends, Pete and Chanin. Not only are their children adorable, but they really know how to work the camera. Now, I'm not gonna lie to you, photographing small children is not an easy job. But in my experience, sometimes the most difficult children are the most interesting to photograph. Because they are real. And, true to themselves.

Everyone's having fun here. Except possibly Pete, who is getting pummeled by his son bouncing up and down on his back.




Here's the grumpy face. "I'm mad. I'm frustrated!" And, quite honestly, he was for most of the session.

I LOVE this one. Possibly my favorite image from our session. He reminds me of a monkey here. And, since I know how much Chanin mocks loves Curious George, it's just perfect.



Isn't she just beautiful? Like mother, like daughter!




You guys did awesome! And, I had fun with you.

tis the season...

...for family photos..fa la la la, la la la laaaaa. Is it Christmas already? What is up with all the holiday decor in all the stores now. Just because it's November, does not mean it's time for Christmas!!

I've gotten rather lazy about posting my favorites from photo sessions. I thought I'd start with the most recent and work my way back....waaayyy back. So, here goes. I had a great time meeting up with this fun family last week. They were perfect--had fun with each other, and were just themselves. The littlest guy totally stole the show. I mean, he was Mr. Personality!

Here he is checking out his toe. Something was wrong with it not sure what.

Then, he totally perked up...

...and was off running....straight to Dad.

Wha-pow! Showing me his hands...what a little cutie! But, there were other members of the family present. And, I got some photos of them too.

The kids loved showing me their hands...

and twirling for me.

And, just to prove that it really was a family session:

Had a great time with you guys!

Can't wait to see which photos you pick :)