Among the spanish moss-covered trees, I had the privilege of photographing two beautiful families. I had props and music to make an festive atmosphere, but the thing that brought the most fun was climbing on the trees!
Glad to herald in the season by helping these families remember what is most important to them. Can’t wait to do this again next year!
Imagine an Asian lady, balancing on top a wobbly apple crate, trying to cast lines of pom pom yarn over a tall branch while sweating profusely. It was a good idea in theory, but in reality, a lot of work!
I’ve been thinking all year of a new Christmas Mini Session set-up, and I kept coming to the idea of hanging things off of trees. When I came across photographs utilizing yarn-ball garlands, I thought I could put a Christmas spin on it and bring a little snow to sunny Florida.
So come and play under the trees! Christmas Mini Sessions are just around the corner…
Date: Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
Place: Losco Park – Jacksonville, Florida
Times: 4-6 p.m.
What: 20 minute mini-photo session (perfect for kiddos, quick family pictures, and Christmas cards).
Investment: $75
You get: 10 edited digital files.
You can set up a time through here. You can also check out last year’s Christmas Minis here. See you there!
One day, as I was photographing a mother and child, I was amazed at how the intimate setting of one-on-one brought out different expressions and revelations of personality. It’s something raw and precious that I decided to pursue and capture.
Here are the results:
My little girl is very floppy and silly when she is around me, but when I kiss her, she seems to achieve inner peace.
I love my boy’s default expression: indignant. He is my sweet child. It’s like I’m hugging a bag of sugar.
Heather and I took turns taking pictures of each other and each other’s children, and it looks like we were happy little models, but there was actually a lot of bargaining and bribing that was involved – also, some blackened Oreo teeth.
Her daughter was jostling about and a lot of the photos was Heather trying to contain her, but I love the feeling of movement and life in these pictures.
Also, with the aid of a teddy bear, we have this quiet moment:
I love that you can see the bedroom window reflected in their eyes. This is where they sit sometimes to look outside together.
Ashley has three children who are so different from one another. Each child brings out a different side of her.
Her son is full of energy, but also so very sweet. The expression on Ashley’s face as he kisses her melts my heart.
Her youngest son spends a lot of time cuddling just like this with his mom. It’s like he never left the womb.
One thing about her and her daughter is they share the same kind heart.
This year, for Mother’s day, I’m offering one-on-one portrait sessions to capture the relationship you share with your loved one. If you choose the package that includes a print, here is the end result:
Barnwood Collage Frame with (3) 4×6 prints.
The best part about these sessions are they are in-home, so your child can feel more relaxed.
Mother’s Day is May 13th, so I’m scheduling these sessions for the month of April to give us plenty of time to prepare. Let me know when is convenient for you!
Package A: $65 ($55 for return clients)
Includes: 15-20 minute in-home photo session, 6-8 edited digital photos.
Package B: $85 ($75 for return clients)
Includes: 15-20 minute in-home photo session, 6-8 edited digital photos, 1 barnwood collage frame, and (3) 4×6 prints.
