We shot baby Alex last year for her one year photos (you can see them here) so we were honored when her parents (Pam and Jesse Dent) wanted us to shoot her again for her two year photos.  That means we are doing our job! Of course to us, it is more than just a job and we always enjoy spending time with the Dent family. Pam had the great idea of shooting at the courtyard area at the Atlantic Beach Town Center followed by some fun in the sand. We brought some silly props like sand castle building supplies, a hula hoop, and some balloons to add that pop of color. I asked Pam if Alex had a tutu and she said that she not only had one but she had made it herself! So sit back and enjoy our little ballerina.

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The Morjon family recently moved to Jacksonville from the windy city and wanted some urban shots that still reflected their new town. What Floridian doesn’t want to show off the warm climate on their family Christmas card? I know I sure did.  We had fun shooting them downtown near the Florida theater as well as at the Landing area. There are so many great places to shoot downtown and in the historic areas for those “urban” type photos so for those of you that think you are limited to the beach think again! Or you can always get the best of both worlds and do a double session! These type of locations also make for great bride and groom, trash the dress/bridals,  or wedding party shots. Thanks you guys for sharing your Saturday morning with us!

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This is part 1 of the Morgan family photo shoot. Jeremy and Claire wanted an easy going family session at the beach as well as a session with just the kids both at home and at the park. We had a great time shooting them and their little ones, Hailey and Preston over 2 days in Neptune beach.

I love feet photos which you’ll see throughout this post ;o)

Don’t you love the reflection in this image?

One big happy family!

The kids don’t notice as Dad steels a kiss . . .

Just because you have kids doesn’t mean you’re not still a couple.

No stroller for Hailey!

A Mom and her babes.

Cuddle time continues with Mom and Dad.

Proud Papa.

It’s always great when you can catch laughter in a photo.

So sweet.

Preston was having his nap no matter what.

Big Sister giving some love. I think it’s funny how he had his hand up in the photo on the left. It looks like he’s saying “Now hold it Sis!”

Ha, more feet!

Aren’t they a cute couple?

Dad likes to tickle.

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Mina, Zeba, and Wade wanted to do something special for their Dad. They wanted to give him a gift that would last so they came to us for a fun portrait session in Atlantic Beach. We started out at the Town Center for some more urban type shots and then walked over to the beach for some casual shots. We had a great time getting to know these three fun siblings!

Classic Beach Shot

Look at these three hot tamales!

The beautiful Mina . . .

I wonder if they’re musical, maybe they should start a band . . .

Had to use the colors and grittiness of the beachfront Sea Horse Hotel

The beautiful Zeba . . .

Clownin.

This is one of my faves.

Go Sistahs!

Wade, Mr GQ himself . . .

Another one of my faves, so sweet.

Still working it.

Brotherly love.

Life’s just a day at the beach.

Good conversation.

Siblings, sometimes it’s all good, sometimes you just want to strangle them! ;o)

Thanks guys for a great shoot and a fun evening!

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