One Patient Family

One week ago tonight I had the most fun on the beach with this family.

They are so patient because I am finally putting one picture up.

More is coming, I promise.

Family - Extended

As promised here are a few more pictures from our family portrait day during our family reunion. These are the individual family shots we took. Imagaine 32 people in near 100 degree heat all trying to stay looking nice for their moments infront of the camera. Oh, and not to mention keeping the 18 children camera ready until it was their turn. We had to work fast, and much of the park was a muddy mess so we limited ourselves to one small portion of the park.  Thankfully I had help, one of my brothers is also a photographer. He set up poses in one place then I'd take the families to the next. While I was with that family he'd set up the next and I'd run back and forth. It was a challenge, and I was exhausted once we were through.

So here are my siblings and their families in birth order...

First my sister Jeri. Even though we're 11 years apart I still have a very close relationship with her.

Her and her husband, Brian, have such a fun family. Each of her kids are so smart, sharp and funny.

Its obvious where they got it from.

Then my brother big Rob. He is someone I feel I can always call if I were in trouble.

(Thankfully I've never had to cash in that call.)

He and Holly have such a great bunch. I wish we were closer so we could be together more often.

And then there is another brother, Jeff.Jeff has always been so much fun. He makes everyone laugh.

And his wife, Robin, feels like she's always been a sister. Maybe its because they started dating when I was 8. Their kids are so great, they have the best of their parents in them.

Next comes my brother Mike. Mike's laugh is infectious. And he has so much energy, and such an intense love for family. He and Meredith have some beautiful kids don't they? And their last 3 are the same age as mine...why can't we live closer so they can play together?

Brother #4 = Steve. Fellow photographer and an all around sweet guy.

He has an equally sweet wife, and those boys...oh they are so cute!

Lastly, I am the baby of the family.

What can I say, I think I have a great hubby and awesome kids...

even if Ethan HAD to have a sucker to stay in the picture.

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{Family Photographer}

Family

Forty -three years ago a young couple in love got married. A little over a year later they welcomed a little girl into their family, then came a son, another son, another, and another still. And lastly there was a baby girl. It was a happy family of 8. We played games together, took trips together, worked in the garden together, had the typical sibling arguments and our share of rough times. This is that same family, my family, plus 6 in-laws and 18 grandchildren. We are larger (significantly) but still happy. As any family we still have our share of rough times, but we are there for one another when that happens and we cherish the times, like this one, when we are all in the same location.

There will be more previews to come, but I wanted to share just a few today. I had so much fun being with all my brothers, my sister and their families. I miss them all already, and can't wait to see them again.

I am so grateful for my parents who planned the whole 3 day event. They are so good at being sure that we see one another and maintain strong family ties. And even though they fell in love so many years ago, their love has only grown with time just like their family has.

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Best Friends

 

My husband and I are best friends. We have been for more than 12 years, long before we were married. This weekend we had the opportunity to visit another best friend and witness him marry his best friend.

Dan has been our friend for over 5 years. He spent many nights studying with my husband, and even eating dinner with our family. I am so happy he has found Yang. I am so happy he has found his best friend.

After this weekend, we now have a new friend too. It was so easy to meet her and fall in love with her. She was so inviting, so beautiful and genuine. Now Dan has himself a wife, and he certainly picked a great one.

It was so much fun to be there. Aside from the fact that my husband and I got a much needed break together, I loved seeing the way he looked at her, seeing how she touched his arm when she laughed and seeing how their eyes lingered on each other. The love was obvious, as was their friendship, and I feel friendship is very important to marriage.

To Dan and Yang: May you always be best friends.

Life is Fragile

The kids and I spent an hour outside this morning.

It had rained all last night so we splashed and searched for worms and then went to our old standby - bubbles.

But, I've never seen them look so beautiful.

For some reason the colors in them were so vibrant and fun.

This first picture makes me think of how fragile life is.

The next two were unplanned but a totally fun capture.

In the above picture you'll see left to right. 1. My daughter. 2. Me (Just my head b/c I'm on the ground taking the picture) 3. My son.

And of course we're all still in the last picture.

But this time, the bubble's life is limited.

My son's about to get it!

Baby Love

Look at that face. So sweet. You cannot look at it without falling in love.

I was blessed to get to visit a friend today and to hold her sweet precious baby.

She even let me snap a few pictures.

I always enjoy taking pictures, but today, what I enjoyed even more was getting to hold such a precious and fresh newborn. I would love to get a peak inside their minds as they experience life in these early days. And Momma B - if ever you need someone to just come over and hold him. Call me. Even at 4am, I'd love to come back and snuggle with him. Mine move too much now.

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{Orlando Photographer}

Just for Fun

I took this today at 6:21am (or about) when watching the space shuttle Discovery launch from my front yard.

I know its not perfectly clear, but its still cool.

Endless Love

I was fortunate to enjoy my afternoon here :

You couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day.

I was so happy to be a small part of this couple's big day when their family became a forever family.

This family was so fun to be around.

They interacted so wonderfully together, it was obvious they all love and support each other.

There was so much joy and laughter, it was infectious.

And of course, the beautiful couple.

Their love was easy to see, and it is endless.

That's the best kind.

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{Orlando Photographer}

A True Beauty

 “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Nelson Mandela

 

I got a call Saturday morning from this sweet girl wanting to know if I could possibly do a session with her that day. Thankfully I could. We had so much fun! She is such a wonderful girl, and when I found the above quote I thought of her. I hope she reads it and can understand why I want her to hear it. 

She is 17, this week. I loved being 17. So much happened for me at 17.

She is at the cusp of life changing events. I hope she always remains true to her heart, and to her beliefs.

She is a true beauty inside and out, and I cannot wait to see what her future holds.

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{Orlando Photographer}

Sunday {9, 10, & 11}

Playing a bit of catch-up. I haven't stopped doing my Sunday pictures of my kids. But, for some reason I've failed to post them here for the past 3 weeks. So, here is a quick catch up and I'm vowing (to myself) to be better about getting them up here.

First up, week {9}

Next up, a few from week {10}.

And finally, week {11}.

Caught up. I feel better now.

Hey, and if you get a chance, and you're not already...become a fan on facebook.

Also, I may or may not be on twitter...at least I'm thinking about doing it.

Sunshine and Shivers

This morning I had the best time with 3 of the cutest, and best, little kiddos. When I moved to Florida I never imagined I would have a shoot that required winter coats, but this one most definitely did. Two days ago I was grocery shopping in my shorts, today my heat is on. CRAZY.

These kids were so good though. They hardly complained and they cooperated so well despite the cold. The cold and their awesome cooperation made for a quick session, but it did not, as you will see, disappoint.

I hope you like your preview Mom C. I had a hard time deciding which ones to put on here.

Sunday {8}

These 3 are mine...and I am so glad.

Sunday {7}

Happy Valentine's Day.

Sunday {6}

I was exhausted yesterday. I spent most of the day sleeping after spending no time sleeping the night before. When I awoke the kids were in full "play mode." I had missed their church clothes. But I find this picture precious because its real, it wasn't a "say cheese" moment. And what are they looking at you wonder? My neighbor's had a bounce house in their back yard. I think my kids were jealous.

Sunday {5}

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