"Tonka Trucks and GI Joe's"

"Tonka Trucks and GI Joe's," is a paraphrase of what she said she had to look forward to, after learning that she and her husband would be blessed with a baby boy.  Well, after meeting Baby N, I am convinced that she already realizes what joy she has to look forward to, as well.  Baby N is quite possibly the best newborn I've photographed.  {He didn't even have any accidents!  A first for me!! }  And, although he grunted quite a bit at me during our session, I know it was his way of telling me that he was nice and cozy with the space heater and all of the soft blankets we plumped up for him :)  Please enjoy a few of my favorites from a recent Newborn session.

Love of their Life

B and C have loved each other for over 3 decades and are still going strong.  During our recent session at Honeymoon Island, I got to witness respect, communication, sweetness, funny-ness, and kindness...no wonder they are still the love of each others' lives.  Here are a few pictures from their session:

I enjoyed working with you, B and C.  God Bless you both :)

So Relaxed :)

This beautiful mama-to-be had her Maternity Session a few months ago...I'm sure baby is here now!! :)  What impressed me the most was how calm, relaxed, and at ease she was..as if she'd done this a few times before!  I can tell she and her husband will be fantastic parents with lots of love for their little one.  Here is a sneak peek from our Maternity Session.

O Brother...

A recent session gave me the opportunity to strengthen my faith in today's youth.  I worked with these twin brothers for their birthday session and was so impressed with their ease of conversation, manners, maturity, and sense of humors.  They are talented academically and artistically, as they excel in school, participate in extra curricular activities, and even play an instruments.  I enjoyed working with you, guys!  You rock...keep it up!! Here's a sneak peek from our recent session:

In honor, In reverence, In love...

I recently had the honor of shooting a dear friend's wedding.  I have known the groom for at least 6 years through church in Tampa.  He is one of the most godly, fun, sincere, and precious people I know.  And, he's really cool.  When he told me he was getting married, I didn't know his bride, but knew that she must be something really special if she was going to have the blessing of marrying Joey.  And she is!  Kristin is beautiful inside and out and her love for her savior, Jesus Christ, is evident.  Her prayers for her wedding day were that He be glorified.  And He was.  Joey and Kristin wrote their own vows, and I was literally choking back tears, trying to focus on taking pictures, not being swept up in God's amazing faithfulness.  Here are a few pictures from their special day.  Thank you, Joey and Kristin, for allowing me to capture your marriage covenant. It was a blessing :)  Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

What a good little boy...

What a good little boy Baby D was during our recent newborn session.  He fussed a little bit just to let his mama know he was hungry, and then it was back to dreamland for this little babe.  {*sigh*  a photographer's dream.}  Daddy A, Mama A, and I were discussing how this wonderful, easy-to-handle behavior would most definitely carry into his teen years, at least ;)  Welcome to our world, Baby D.  Congratulations, A and A.  Here are a few pictures from our newborn session:

Newbie B

Ooooh, how I love me a newborn session!  Look at this sweetie-pie and try not to say, "awwww."  I hope you enjoy this sneak peek from a recent newborn session.

Welcome, Baby B!  Congrats, R and J!