Layla and Luke

A few weeks ago I drove to Spring Hill for a photos shoot- not any ordinary photo shoot- a very special one. My friend, Jenny, whom I've know since elementary school wanted me to take photos of her adorable children. Layla, who is so sweet and girly, just loved having her pictures taken (I told her she needs to have a talk with Charlie, my daughter, who doesn't like to have her pictures taken at all!). And precious little newborn Luke was only a few weeks old. It was so fun to see Jenny and meet her beautiful family. I'm so grateful that my passion and love of photography has brought me to old friends that I haven't seen or spoken to in years. Thank you Jenny, Jack, Layla and little Luke for welcoming me into your home. All my best...

Jack is an exotic game hunter so this is Luke of one of his many (and I mean MANY) captures.

I just love Luke's sweet and sleepy expression in this one.

Look at Luke grinnin' at his big sister...love!

Downtown Engagement Session

I met Andrew and Victoria through one of my spring brides, Kristina. I was so excited when Victoria contacted me about her February 2011 wedding in Lakeland. Her and her fiance are actually moving from Florida to Texas this week so I had to get a sneak peek together for them ASAP:)
Since my little one was 2 weeks old, I met half way with the engaged couple which put us right in downtown Orlando. This was the perfect location for us to meet and for their engagement session. We truly had a great time- need proof? Andrew said he wasn't really looking forward to it (most guys aren't!) but that he really had fun...you don't get that from many guys! These two were amazing and totally rocked their e-session. This man in uniform and stunning blond caught everyone's attention as we walked around the city. Congrats Andrew and Victoria- your wedding is sure to be as beautiful as you are!

Awaiting Brady

My friend Mendi is expecting a little boy who is due in just a few days. Brady will be welcomed by his mommy, his die-hard Red Sox fan Daddy, Brian, and 2 big sister, Lauren & Allison. They are all so excited for his arrival! And so am I...I found out that I was expecting just about a week after Mendi so we have gone through this journey together. It's been fun and amazing but we are both ready for our little boys to be here and for the next journey to begin.

Last week Mendi & I took a little time to take a few more maternity photos of her in a more natural setting. I've been wanting to shoot in this beautiful bamboo field for a long time now. Unfortunately, due to the recent cold weather & freeze, it's not as beautiful as it was. We shot around 1pm too, which is not my favorite time of day to shoot. But she looks amazing and gorgeous...be sure to leave Mendi some love (aka comments).