florida fronds

in the middle of summer i had an inquiry for a session in florida.  the email was so sweet and kind and i felt that giddy girl feeling that you feel when someone whole heartedly compliments you.  i was smitten.  but of course, i thought it was all just a little ego boost and the idea of it all actually coming together seemed unlikely.  so i graciously thanked this potential client and explained i would absolutely love to fly out and somewhat left the ball in her corner.  little did i know, she was completely serious and willing to do anything to have me document her family.  who would have thought posting some images on instagram would land me one of the highlights of my 2015 career!?  but enough of me talking myself up over here...

if all my clients would take me to a massive amount of greenery and basically let me do whatever the heck i want, i would be thrilled.  and that is just what happened here.  the family connected and were relaxed and well, the location...my goodness!

lots of little ladies.

there always seems to be a new little daughter on the way with this family and they better not stop with the babies because you can't find them cuter!  

sunday morning.

films.  these tiny, little films are becoming another favorite way for me to document families.  the movement and interactions is something that just naturally unfolds and i can't help but see it and film it.  

i just loved how comfortable everyone was, as if i truly was not right there tagging along on their family trip to the zoo WITH a camera in their face.  oh and if you catch it, the girls in the wind machine with their baby sister in awe is just my favorite. 

password: zoo

music: on top of the world by imagine dragons

what did you think?!  pretty cute right?  i would love to document your family, if you are interested, lets chat!  i still have a few spots open this year.

hanging out in the backyard.

how can i say this without sounding repetitive?!  this family is one of coolest.  easy to shoot, fun to play with, crazy and willing to try anything and, request i hang out after and chat all while they serve my favorite cocktail!  these are the types of families i could literally photograph all day.  the more you or anyone for that matter hire me and says 'just do what you do' the better, stronger, more creative and unique the images that i will deliver!  

and a little note to those on the fence....

dear family who has ever considered hiring me,

if you like these images.  if these speak to you in some creative way and/or tug at your heart strings, PLEASE contact me.  please let me know that you are cool with messy, unique and all the little details and i PROMISE i will deliver!

sincerely,

that photographer that works best when hired entirely based on a session like this <3

a session with the sawyers.

if i could, i would spend my days with these four.  it is just easy.  they love love and always make me feel like i am some sort of really important person no matter if we are chatting in person or emailing or waving hi at the local pool!  i REALLY, REALLY like them.  can you tell!?  so i am not going to lie, when they *want* me to photograph them, i get a wee bit nervous. they are just so cool.  BUT...i show up, they serve drinks (!!!) and i just feel so in my safe place and start to play.  i couldn't hand picked a more amazing family if i tried.  katie...i just adore you.  the kids.  and your hubby is pretty rad too!