Baby Gabe (and his parents).

I got to shoot two beautiful sessions with Erin and Landon.

First, a maternity session that included a special "docu-mini." We captured the soon-to-be parents writing letters to their future baby which they wrote separately and read to each other on camera. They then placed the letters in a mason jar and buried them in the backyard as a time capsule to be uncovered when their little one is old enough to understand. It was touching to hear them tell their hopes and dreams for their future as parents. Watch the video below to see what I mean :)

The second session was done when baby Gabriel was only 12 days old! I enjoyed capturing the relationship between he and his brand new parents. It is such an incredibly exciting time in their lives and I felt so lucky to be be a little part in it, even just for one afternoon... and I got to hold him!! :)

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the things you didn't know about the Obama family.

For starters, they are not all politicians. But they do know how to look official.



#2 They don't always like to smile for the press.



#3 They just celebrated their wedding anniversary on New Year's Eve.



#4 They love to laugh with each other.



#5 They may blend in with the happy tourists of St. Augustine...



#6 ...but they are actually super heros!!!



#7 And though serious at times, they are seriously cute!

the LeBrun family.

I've been doing family portraits for the LeBruns pretty much every year since 2007. We've become friends and I've enjoyed seeing her family grow over the years. This year was bittersweet... they are planning to sell their house and move out of state to be closer to work (traveling isn't that much fun when you can't be with your family!) So they decided to incorporate their house into the shoot. They have done major renovations to this house and really made it a charming, warm "place to call home". I was happy to be able to memorialize it for them before the big move. I think they will be sad to leave it but happy that they can all spend more time together... wherever they move.

The Goodson Family

I had the pleasure of photographing for two of my local photographer friends recently: Kate and her family at their charming historic residence after bringing home a brand new handsome little addition, and Dana and her beautiful family in a grassy St. Augustine field one lovely Friday afternoon. Both women run successful photography businesses and are so talented behind the lens, but they also do a great job modeling in front of the lens. I had so much fun shooting for both families!

THESE Christmas cards!

I originally met Jen and Jason Pestano when they renewed their vows on their 10 year anniversary. Since then, they've done a couple family portrait sessions with me for their Christmas cards. Last year the cards turned out so cute. Recently, one of Jen's friends asked how she could top last year's card. Well, I think they did it! We came up with a fun, new theme this year. Jen found adorable pettiskirts for the girls outfits and I came up with the concept to hold up the words, "Merry Christmas." With the help of their favorite card designer, In A Baby Carriage, they came up with the final designs below. Pretty great, huh?



As if they weren't already the sweetest little girls, they gave me big hugs when they saw me and brought adorable drawings with them. Their mom told them how I'm pregnant and they drew pictures of them and me with the baby!

the Tingle Family.

I've done several photo shoots for them; I'm hoping that makes me their "official family photographer" - because that would be a cool title (and I happen to love them). This one though, was my favorite shoot to date. The light was beautiful at the beach and they just had so much fun getting Nola Scott to laugh. I feel like these pictures really capture the beauty of their family.

Dad led the way

"Tippy toes!" and I love this scrunchy face.

Grandpa shows Nolie a shell.

Nothing comes close to the golden Coast curls.. ♫

What a smile! Who could ever say no?



"An alligator!"

Ring around the rosie.



This is the shot grandpa was hoping for :)

More song singing.


Thank you Tingle family for having me shoot these portraits for you!

my first attempt at fusion.

What is it? Fusion is an integration of video clips into picture slideshows. I think the inclusion of audio and video clips helps to elevate the photos and bring out the beautiful emotions that special day held. It just brings your photos to life!

Jay and I have recorded video at two recent portrait sessions. We used an SLR camera (just like my regular camera for photos) which not only gives crisp shots but is also less intimidating than a large professional video camera. We had a lot of fun working together at the sessions and I think the video footage will make for an amazing finished piece! I'll post fusion videos from each of them on the blog soon... stay tuned!

The fusion piece below has just a couple of video clips (snuck) at my beach session with the Zolt family a couple weeks ago. It's not one that I worked with Jay on but I wanted to try shooting video while I was also shooting photos. It's a very early attempt but I thought I'd share it anyway.

This is a start of a new direction for our studio! If you are interested in having video clips taken at your session just let us know when you book your portrait date.

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babies.

There's nothing like a baby to bring families together.

Aarons adoption.

Jack, a business friend of mine has been a foster parent for 3 kids for the last several years. He is a world traveler, a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters and other charitable organizations, a guardian ad litem, and a counselor with the Life Source Group. He has done it all in his life. Now he was ready to solidify the relationship with his son Aaron and officially become a father; something I know he and Aaron did not take lightly. As soon as the decision was made and the papers were signed Jack organized an adoption blessing for his family and friends to come celebrate with them. With Aaron's new family and his birth mother beside them they asked for God's blessing in their new lives. Congratulations Jack and Aaron! And thank you for having me capture this special moment in your lives!

Nola Scott

This was my second photo shoot with adorable little Nola Scott. Last time was about a year ago when she was 6 months old. So much happened since then, mainly she walks! And she really has a mind of her own now. Nola Scott is one curious little girl. I chased her around the whole time... up steps, down steps, and all over the Casa Monica Hotel. One thing that slows her down - she loves water. This little water baby ran over to the pool as soon as she saw it (mom running in stiletto boots behind her). She also tried to climb into the fountain in the lobby, and she loved reaching in the big fountain in front of the Lightner Museum.

The Pestano Family Photo Christmas Card

We just got this Christmas card from the Pestano Family. I love the design... and I love to see my pictures in print! Maybe it will give you an idea for your Holiday Cards this year.