WEBSITE

I'm so excited to announce that I FINALLY have a website! I'm still working on making some changes and uploading more galleries, but I was just so excited to share with everyone. I have a lot of new sessions and ideas coming up. This blog will be getting revamped to go along with the website and a discount special will be announced in the near future. Keep your eyes peeled for a post on here. Please take a moment to head over to the website and check it out. Let me know what you think. Try not to be too harsh, it's my first time. =) Busy next couple of weeks....two portrait sessions of some beautiful ladies, a boudoir shoot, and hopefully a bridal shoot!

www.photosbyjewel.showitsite.com

Gabriella [Newborn]

Last weekend I had the pleasure of photographing little Gabriella. She was sooo adorable and such a well-behaved baby! She slept pretty much the entire time. I love how little baby lips are always in the perfect little pout. She's going to be well taken care of, especially by her cousin, Juliet. She's so sweet with Gabriella and it was her first time getting to hold her when I took their pictures and she did it like a pro! I can't wait to see Gabriella grow over the next year. You will see her a couple times on here. =)

Police Lovin

I'm so proud of my hubby-to-be! I'm super late with this post, but that's beside the point. Steve graduated from the police academy on September 24th and I couldn't be more proud. He's going to be an amazing cop because he's such an amazing person. Here are a couple from his graduation and one I snapped of him when he came home in his police get-up. Ha. My heart swooned a little. ;)

Rainy Day

On Labor Day I spent the day hanging around the house with my family. We were out on the patio having lunch when it started to rain. No surprise there....it had been raining every day for the past week. Well, Madison, my gorgeous neice who you'll see a lot of on here, was playing by the pool and started to feel the rain drops fall on her skin. She looked at all of us, threw her hands up in the air, and yelled, "Es raining!" We all let out a big laugh and decided we would let her have her fun in the rain. Here are a couple of pictures I captured of Madison's first time playing in the rain.

She loves to fill up Skylar's bowl and then pour it out

Of course the bowl could always be used as a hat

She's yelling "kick, kick, kick".... She'll be swimming in no time

My Bridal Shower

This past Sunday I had my bridal shower. I can't believe we're just 2 months away from the big day! Time has flown by and I get more and more anxious. Before I know it, I'll be walking down the aisle to become Mrs. Fernandez. YAY!


All the girls did a great job planning the shower. It was kitchen themed and my mom got me and my bridesmaids adorable aprons to wear. I am so blessed and thankful for everyone that came. One of my bridesmaids drove all the way from Gainesville at 10:30 the night before. Now that's a devoted friend! Thank you again to everyone. We appreciate all the wonderful gifts and can't wait to put them to use in our new home. =)

Meredith and Melanie...my ladies from work

My beautiful Momma


My gorgeous sister and my Maid of Honor

My future Mother-in-Law

The ladies in our aprons

My girls

Me and Meredith (Bridesmaid #1)

Me and Aimee (Bridesmaid #2)

Me and Jamie (Maid of Honor)

Me and Jamie (Bridesmaid #3)

My die hard UF Gator Fan who drove all the way from Gainesville

Isavella: Round Two

Little Isavella and Karla came over about a week ago for our second try at Isa's one year pictures. This time she didn't have a fever, we promise! She was a totally different kid...laughing, dancing, and playing. I'm so glad we were able to capture Isa's true personality. Karla has been dying to see the photos so I'll stop blabbing and get to the pictures. Thanks for being so patient Karla!

This one is for Daddy who proudly served in the U.S. Army. Thank you Vince for all you have done for our country!

Love those lips!

I love when babies are fascinated with their belly button...too cute!

Jessica: Class of 2010

I'm not sure when exactly it happened but at some point by little cousin grew up to be a beautiful young woman.... I had the pleasure of going to Ft. Meyer's this past Sunday to take my cousin, Jessica's, senior pictures. She's got some spunk and was a blast to photograph.

I love you Jessica! I hope you like your pictures and we need to plan a girls weekend with Leslie sometime soon. =)

Her older sister, Leslie, was able to join us later at the beach so of course I had to grab some of the two of them together. I know my Aunt Margie will appreciate it!