A JOYFUL heart is good medicine

If you haven't been to Anna Maria Island I'm hoping these images persuade you to make plans to go! I have lots of recommendations and I am always happy to talk about it!  While vacationing at the amazing Lizzie Lu Resort for a week before school started, my parents came to visit and I did an afternoon / evening shoot with them and the kids. We spent the afternoon on the beach where I captured the fun we have in the sand and in the water. After a break for dinner and clean-up at the house we headed out for some more images just before sunset. The golden light was perfect for a game of tag which had the kids laughing like crazy.  I am thrilled to have these images of my kids playing, laughing and enjoying life with their grandparents. And they are too!

Barefoot and Icecream

During a birthday party Molly and I discussed picking a date for her family session. She envisioned flower crowns and wind blown hair. We decided to go to a park in a part of town she once lived to capture the whole family relaxed in the sunshine. When the girls were done with the park we then headed over to Bo's, a well known ice cream shop in Seminole Heights. We did find a patch of flowers for Lila to do some twirling! 

 






Dads in Action

“Anyone who tells you fatherhood is the greatest thing that can happen to you, they are understating it”  - Mike Myers

Happy Father’s day to all you wonderful dads! It is a privilege to capture the way you make your children laugh, smile, and feel loved.  

Dads really are awesome. They may not really be into a photo session but once we get going and relax and realize it really is just about having fun then the magic happens!