Baby Jackson 's Newborn and family shoot

Baby Jackson is in full effect!!! I've had the opportunity to document his newborn photos at 7 days old. A big thank you to a great friend of mine, Deanna from www.gingersnapcrochets.etsy.com whom crochet some of Jackson's props. At just one week old, this little guy is so alert and aware of his surroundings! Jackson was named after his late Great Grandfather whom was a firefighter and so proudly served his community. As a wife of a Firefighter, I was honored to incorporate my husband's helmet into the photo shoot. The nursery was decorated in a Firefighter theme as well and included newspaper clippings of his late Great Grandfather's service. Just a few weeks later, I returned to their home to document their family photos.....oh sooo many laughs! Their daughter Ava, sweet little ginger spit fire who will most definitely make a mark in the world! And there is handsome Chase....easy on the eyes and I'm glad to have had the chance to watch him grow into a fine young man over the past few years. Spending time with this family is and always will be memorable. I look forward to watching your children grow into little people.....it warms my heart to pieces!!!! Thank you again for inviting me into your home.....xxxoo   

Baby Jackson's birth delivery

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted anything as I've been busy with Mommy duties the last few months. Without further or do, let me welcome the birth of Baby Jackson! First and foremost, documenting my 1st delivery has always been a dream of mine and I can't wait to have the opportunity again in the future. The Mom and Dad are great friends of mine so they were completely comfortable with me being in the delivery room. I received the text from Dad that Mom just received her epidural so her labor was sped up, so I started to pack up and headed into the hospital. As I entered the delivery room, I only had seconds to get my equipment together as Mom had progressed faster than anticipated! Just 3 minutes later, Jackson was born!!!! I'm so glad that I rushed into the hospital or else I would have missed the delivery. What an emotional day for everyone in the delivery room including myself which I was in absolute tears of happiness! There were so many "1sts" within those 2 hours starting with the actual birth, cutting the cord, Mom and Dad's expression, big brother and sister meeting Jackson, Grandparents holding him, bath and so forth. There are not enough words to describe my feelings and I will never forget the experience! A huge thank you to the Mom and Dad who allowed me the opportunity are simply not enough to express my gratitude!! xxxooo

 

 

 

 

Ellie is 1!

Sweet little Ellie has turned 1 years old and she is ready to take on the world! This little princess is full of life, smiles, giggles and not to mention......she has her Daddy wrapped around her little finger. Ellie is quite the expressional little lady with her many faces and gestures which I'm sure she inherits from her parents since they are quite goofy themselves! Happy Birthday sweet Ellie and I look forward to seeing you at 2 years old!

A Thanksgiving to Remember

The Thanksgiving holiday is known for a time of giving and showing thanks; the W & S family did just that during their holiday weekend.  Family travelled as far as California to spend time with the Grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.  What a fabulous time I had capturing their memories as each family was unique in their own way; everyone had a great sense of humor which makes my job easier!  At the end of the day, they're family......and what are families for???  Thank you to the entire family for an evening full of laughs and memories!

 

 

 

Megan and Sean's Rockledge Country Club Wedding

Megan and Sean were my last wedding of the season and my most memorable of the year. Their wedding took place at the Rockledge Country Club in late September in the presence of their family and closest friends. During the ceremony, Sean's nephew carried a sign that read, "Uncle Sean, here comes your girl", how fitting for a couple that has been together since high school! Meanwhile, there were a few bridesmaids that were shedding a few tears as Megan walked down the aisle with her Father.  Megan and Sean couldn't wait a second longer to seal their nuptials with a kiss as their guests cheered with happiness :+)   The entertainment and uplighting was provided by, "DJ Shane" from "DJ Shane Entertainment".  Dancing, laughs, memories and a personal slideshow dedicated to Megan's Mother was shared amongst their guests. The end of the reception concluded with a "bright and sparkly ending" for Megan and Sean as they had a grand exit of sparklers that lead out to their getaway limo! Congratulations to Megan and Sean on your marriage; I wish you all the happiness in the world as you both start your newest chapter in your lives. Also, I would like to  thank my 2nd shooter Indica for helping me out during their wedding.

Balloons of Fun!!!

Last week I had the pleasure to spend some time with the cutest brother and sister along with their family in Cocoa Beach.  This particular family visits me once a year and I'm privileged enough to have watch them grow over the last 3 years!  Sweet Avery and handsome Grant.....can I say "cuteness overload"?????  I was having the best time playing around with these two sweeties -- even better that my child is around their ages, so I felt right at home. The whole family was involved in all of the fun including Grandparents and Mom! Lots of love, hugs, cuddles and kisses were shared ---- which I absolutely love the most about capturing family portraits. I look forward to see the family again next year and making new memories!!!

Jessica + Matt's Sunset Engagement Session

Jessica and Matt's engagement session was taken at the Jetty Park in Port Canaveral; the location provided beautiful white sand, lush sand dunes and oh so romantic rocks that lined the inlet. The engaged couple are planning a destination wedding in Melbourne later this summer as they both live out of state so their time visiting with me was limited as so was the cooperation of the rainy weather! Luckily we held out for our last available day and I'm so glad we did because I couldn't of asked for a vibrant sunset overlooking the inlet. Jessica and Matt, both affectionate, loveable and couldn't keep their paws off each other as I'm sure they can't wait to tie the knot soon enough! Thank you both for a fun engagement session and I look forward to seeing you both in just a few months.

Lori & Tom's Jensen Beach Wedding

Lori and Tom traveled along with their children from Michigan to unite their family as one on the beaches of the Treasure Coast. It was a far better choice to leave the snow, boots, scarves and mittens at home to enjoy the South Florida weather. Lori, whom is a very dear friend of mine asked me to photograph her wedding just shortly after she was engaged and of course I could only say, "Yes"!  It was such a delightful sight to see her so incredibly blissful and of course meet Tom :+) The ceremony was beautifully decorated with tropical flowers and shells. The family had invited me to lunch on the river to celebrate their marriage and oh so yummy cheesecake! Afterwards, the pictures continued on the golf course and concluded with a run down the river --- it was an amazing day! Lori and Tom, congratulations on your marriage and I wish you endless happiness in the years to come!