You may remember Karen and Nate from their engagement session here and here. They had so much fun with their session they decided to do another one with Nate’s daughter Lizzie. They wanted to do something different from their vintage styled engagement session and do bright colors with a more relaxed atmosphere. They chose Hannah park for it’s variety of landscapes. We started at the beach and then ended at the lake just before sunset. We always have a good time with these guys and can’t wait for their wedding this fall!

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For Grant’s 8 year photos, we headed up to Amelia Island for a beach shoot. For little boy portraits, I like to direct them to pose like little men. In other words, they don’t have to be super smiley. I also like to let them start to play so their personality comes out. Sometimes it works well to have them make a mad “model” face, then they can only hold it so long without bursting out laughing. I love the brooding ones.

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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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What is a one year old to do without any photos to show herself off? She (with the help of Mom and Dad) calls in the pros. We had a great time shooting baby Alex and her parents (our good friends Pam and Jesse) at their home this past weekend. With bubbles, balls, and corn box we kept her busy! We got a couple shots of their dog Reggie too. Check them out!

Work it baby girl!

Fun with bubbles.

Reggie, the other member of the family.

Way to show off those bloomers!

Classic.

Bubble overload.

I love all the colors in this one.

Just chillin’ in the grass. Ya know, do it all the time . . . or maybe just for photos.

What’s this face? Lol.

Playing in the corn box.

One big happy family.

That ball was about as big as she is!

Is that a Gerber baby or what?

Lots of lovin’ from Mom and Dad.

Story Time!

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