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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Introducing Celebration Sessions | Jacksonville family photographer

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I have exciting news about a fresh offering here at Wishing Well Photography. I am introducing the Celebration Session, a specialized session lasting up to an hour. The specialty will change periodically, and new details will be provided when the new specialty starts.

For the debut Celebration Session, we will be celebrating spring at a park:

  • All-inclusive price of $500
  • Up to an hour-length session
  • 15-20 proofs
  • Disc of the high-resolution proofs with a print release
  • Choice of two parks

The Fine Print: A $75 retainer is due at booking to reserve your date and is credited toward the $500. The retainer is non-refundable, but is transferable to a new date if rescheduling is necessary. The session covers up to four family members. Limited time frame: please contact for details.

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Playful | Saint Augustine family photographer

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I had so much fun with this family vacationing in Saint Augustine. Both Jacksonville and Saint Augustine boast wonderful beaches and urban character, and I can understand why families enjoy having a little of both in their sessions. We explored the historic district and beach to take advantage of the best of both worlds. It was a lovely day, and this family was playful and full of personality. I’ve posted more pictures than usual here, but I had so many favorites I wanted to share a little extra this time. Enjoy!

This pink chair is my most requested prop, and Miss S looked stunning in it. For some fun, her brother popped up to surprise her.

Children love to throw sand. I remember the joy of scooping up sand and letting it fly when I was young, and a photograph records that captivating movement.

He had the perfect hat.

The beautiful family.

The family brought these mustaches, and this street was just the right background for them; love it!

Siblings know how to bring pictures to life.

Everyone has a rock star lurking inside…

I always enjoy when a family knows how to make each other laugh.

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Heather - April 16, 2013 - 12:10 pm

These are gorgeous! I can see why you had a hard time picking just a few favorites. I love the look on dad’s face in the one with the mustaches.

Jacqueline L - April 16, 2013 - 1:07 pm

Wow, love these, especially the colors in the first few! What a beautiful and fun family!

Mandy Noel - April 16, 2013 - 8:07 pm

These are all gorgeous! Looks like the family was having such a fun time! The colors are stunning in these.

Megan - April 17, 2013 - 9:07 am

What a wonderful session! Their personalities really shine here, and yet captured so beautifully.

Amy G. - April 17, 2013 - 11:37 am

Wow – awesome session! Love the variety – and it does look like they were having fun! Great job!

Jeni - April 18, 2013 - 8:42 am

How fun are these!? I just love the sky and that pink chair in the first shots! Love how you can tell how much this family has fun together and loves each other. Great work!

rose - April 25, 2013 - 9:47 am

What a fun session! I adore the shot son the beach!

Carla - April 26, 2013 - 12:20 pm

Love these! You guys look great, Noreen – I’m glad you had such a good time in FL. The pictures are awesome – I’m a sucker for props!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Baby at 5 weeks | Jacksonville newborn photographer

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I’ve photographed this warm family several times now, and it was a pleasure to photograph their newest addition. Little V is absolutely charming here at five weeks. She was wide awake most of the session: alert and curious about the world around her. She couldn’t resist falling asleep for a few pictures near the end of the session (so we got both awake and sleepy portraits). S family, congrats on your beautiful new baby!

I love these quiet moments of mom with new baby.

It was on the cool side that morning (so she stayed all dressed), and little V was perfectly content to hang out in the basket daydreaming.

It’s easy to see he’s going to be a great big brother!

Look at those precious baby cheeks.

She made all kinds of cute expressions.

The whole family.

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Leslie - March 27, 2013 - 4:22 pm

Oh, wow, these are beautiful! You got so much variety. I love that pretty setting, too.

Megan - March 27, 2013 - 4:28 pm

what a pretty little thing. 5 weeks is not easy, but you rocked this.

Jackie - March 27, 2013 - 9:17 pm

These are beautiful! I love the one with the siblings together, so sweet!

April O'Hare - March 28, 2013 - 6:55 pm

Awww…that shot of her with her big brother is too cute! They are one good looking family too!

Amber - March 28, 2013 - 8:42 pm

These are beautiful and what a gorgeous baby girl!

Alexis - April 2, 2013 - 1:24 pm

These are beautiful! The first one has such a lovely, intimate feel to it:)

Monday, March 18, 2013

Graduating | Saint Augustine senior photographer

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This young man wanted both urban and beach backgrounds for his senior portraits. We met in downtown St. Augustine and finished at the beach with a beautiful sunset. Congrats, John, on your upcoming graduation!

This is one of my personal favorites from the session.

He has such striking eyes.

Seagulls don’t always stay put for pictures once we get close, so I was happy that these were too content to fly away.

In fact, John had to run right at them before they’d move.:)

He has such a great smile.

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Kate - March 18, 2013 - 8:20 pm

Great work. I think you captured his spirit wonderfully.

Kristen - March 18, 2013 - 8:28 pm

What a great session! You got some much variety! I love the one the birds flying away! The colors of that sunset are amazing!

Megan - March 18, 2013 - 8:54 pm

Oh, this is definitely one of your best sessions ever! That second to last one is amazing!

Emily Charais - March 19, 2013 - 10:59 am

I absolutely love all of the variety in this session, and the jumping photo on the beach is just spectacular! Awesome!

Rhonda - March 19, 2013 - 9:18 pm

Awesome session .. love the beach shots! And he does have gorgeous eyes .. and lashes .. guys always seem to get blessed with those! Great work as always!

Sandra Burns - March 23, 2013 - 9:55 pm

#5 and #7 are just awesome!!!

Friday, March 8, 2013

6 days new | Jacksonville newborn photographer

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This newborn is less than a week old here and is adorable with those plump baby cheeks. The weather was on the cool side, but we managed to get a couple quick outdoor pictures. He was a little angel, and toward the end of the session, woke up for some great eye contact.

One of the great things about Florida is that we sometimes get weather in the winter just warm enough to do a few newborn pictures outside. We had to work quickly, but I love the warm brown tones here.

Newborns love to smile as soon as I set down the camera for a moment, but I caught this gorgeous smile just in time.

Look at those sweet eyes.

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Kate - March 8, 2013 - 12:24 pm

What a precious little one. His lips are scrumptious.

Kristin Rachelle - March 8, 2013 - 5:31 pm

What a beautiful baby!!!!! Love these, so gorgeous!

Megan - March 10, 2013 - 2:28 pm

I absolutely love that first one being outside – it is art!

Lila - March 11, 2013 - 1:14 pm

Such a darling baby!! Love these, especially the last … so sweet!

Jeni - March 11, 2013 - 3:29 pm

Aww…these are so sweet! I love the open eyed shot and that last one with mom is just perfect!

Emily Charais - March 11, 2013 - 9:41 pm

I adore that first one. Outdoors newborn photos are my favorite, and yours is gorgeous!

Jackie - March 12, 2013 - 12:16 am

Beautiful images and love the first shot!!

Allison Hilyer - March 12, 2013 - 9:53 am

Whoa, I can’t stop looking at the first shot! Amazing!!! These are all beautiful!

Kristen - March 15, 2013 - 10:35 pm

What a cutie! I love the outdoor shot! So pretty!