Kanner Family

This past weekend I went to New York and while I was there I arranged a shoot with my best friend's sister. I was soo excited to experience the northeast in the fall. It's one of my favorite seasons. Full of beautiful colors, hot chocolate, fresh pumpkins, and cozy scarves. It makes the perfect backdrop for photos.

We stumbled across an empty soccer field in New Jersey and decided it would be the perfect place for photos. Brooke, Rick, and Riley were a delight in front of the camera. Little Riley even posed for a few photos. =)

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to photograph your family. I can't wait until there's a little baby Kanner added to the family. =)

City lights and ocean views

I was beyond excited when one of my bride's, Adriana, asked me to take her younger sister's quince pictures. Adriana and her family are the sweetest people I know. They are so laid back and stress-free that they're calming to be around.

When I first met Stephanie and asked her what she likes. She said she didn't know. After her sister and I bounced some ideas off of her she decided on a nautical and city lights theme. She's very modern and trendy and the girl has a great sense of fashion. I was drooling over her outfit choices. I only wish I had the style sense she has at 15.

We started off the day at the beautiful Hilton Ft. Lauderdale and ended in Las Olas Riverfront. I had so much fun hanging out with the girls and their mom, I didn't want it to end. I hope you enjoy the photos!

My Sunshine

The past couple days I've been a pretty miserable person to be around. I don't really have a reason as to why I just wanted to lay around and hope that the sofa would consume me. I just didn't feel any motivation or inspiration to do anything. There are plenty of things that needed to be done. Editing, cleaning, laundry, errands.....the list can go on forever. But I just sat there and wasted each passing beautiful day. I was in  a funk and I didn't know how to get out.

My mood partly could have been brought on by our air conditioner refusing not to go on any longer. I jinxed it I'm sure. I woke up Thursday morning and took Tessa for a walk. I came back and the house was so cold and there was a slight chill in the air outside. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and it was just beautiful. I mentioned to the hubby that maybe we should turn the air off and open the windows. He replied with a "You must be crazy" look. So I decided against it and went about my day. Well when I left the house to do groceries around 7pm (yes I do groceries late in the evening don't hate) I came back 45 minutes later and I was greeted with a gust of heat when I opened the front door. It was seriously like a sauna! Thankfully, the weather has been beautiful ever since and it's been bearable to live in our house with no AC and just the breeze coming through the windows. I've actually come to like it a little. Call me crazy!

Well yesterday I was still in my I hate the world mood and my mom called to invite me over to make pumpkin cookies and haunted houses with her and my neice. I of course accepted because the idea of sugary sweet goodies and my adorable neice beats sitting around an empty house by myself. I walked through my mom's door and was greeted by my neice screaming my name. She was so excited to see me, really who isn't? =) I instantly started to feel that annoying debbie downer that's been living inside me, leave. Watching her and playing with her brings a warmness over me. She does everything with passion and all her heart. She runs, laughs, sings, and plays with no worry in the world. And she's not afraid of anything. She dives head first into anything that comes her way and I admire her for it. I know she's going to grow up to be an amazing young woman and I'm honored to be able to witness it.

Now if you're read this far I'm shocked. For those who have, thanks and I'm sorry for the babbling. Now you can enjoy my cuter than ever neice.

I can already see how beautiful she's going to be.

I decided to step back and document my mom and her granddaughter making cookies.

Madison and her granddaddy have special relationship. They're always so silly together

She sticks her tongue out while she's concentrating just like her daddy

My parents are amazing grandparents. I can't wait until we can bless them with more grandchildren for them to love unconditionally and spoil like crazy.

Pino Family

This past Saturday I had the priviledge of meeting the Pino family. They signed up for my holiday mini session and totally rocked it out. I loved their coordinating outfits and winter theme. The girls' boots were so cute and made me wish it would get cold already to start wearing my own on a daily basis.

I dragged Steve along insisting I would need his help since they have a 3 month old daughter. I told him she's never going to look at the camera, you'll have to jump around and act silly. He rolled his eyes at me and agreed. Well of course little Ileana had to go and prove me wrong and look directly into the camera for almost every shot! I couldn't believe it. She was awesome! Thank you Lisa, Ivan, Ivy Marie, and Ileana for allowing me to capture your family. I really enjoyed it!