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Happiness | Jacksonville child photographer

One of the first things that struck me about this beautiful girl is her joyful spirit. She’s developing her modeling portfolio, and she has such an amazing ease in front of the camera. She has a wide range of expressions, and it was easy to see how much she loves just having fun and being herself for pictures. It was a pleasure working with her! You may remember her sneak peek portrait a couple posts down on the blog, and without further ado, here are some of my personal favorites from her session.

This picture really shows her personality.

Her thoughtful side. 🙂

Isn’t she stunning?

She’s such a graceful child. I love the joy here!

New baby sister | Fleming Island newborn photographer

This gorgeous newborn is just six days old here. Her father is a professional baseball player and wasn’t able to attend the session, but his wife knew these pictures would be a wonderful way to both commemorate this precious time and give Dad a special glimpse of his new daughter’s sweetness. Little M joins a loving family with three older siblings to watch out for her.

Look at those sweet, plump baby cheeks.

With multiple children, life is always on the move and full of energy, especially when the kids are little. But there are always the peaceful moments, too, when a mom can just look down and marvel at her beautiful new creation.

And one of all the children together.

Two weeks new | Jacksonville newborn photographer

Little N is two weeks old here and is a baby surrounded by so much love. As soon as I arrived, N’s big brother was offering to help carry in my supplies and ready to chat; I could see right away how helpful and good-natured he is. Big sister S was full of smiles and happy energy. Having a newborn turns everyone’s world upside down, at least for a little while, but this family seems to know what they’re doing! I had a great time with them.

N slept beautifully for his portraits.

I love quiet moments like these.

Doesn’t Miss S have the best smile?

N is such a caring big brother.

And a little newborn smile for Daddy.

 

Casey & Gil Married | Jacksonville wedding photographer

Casey and Gil know how to make each other laugh, and as soon as you meet them, you know they’re a fun couple and very much in love. They’re vibrant and absolutely perfect for each other. And what better way to celebrate love than a New Year’s Eve wedding? They got married at the Hyatt Regency, which has an amazing view of the St. John’s river and downtown Jacksonville. Casey and Gil, thanks for inviting me to record this special day for you! I hope you have a lifetime together of wonderful memories. And now for some pictures of the couple with that gorgeous downtown view of the city in the background:

 

Isn’t Casey stunning?

There’s something so mysterious about this picture that I love. And Casey has the perfect intense and beautiful eyes to pull it off.

And now for pictures that really showcase Casey’s personality. I love, love, love those pink shoes! They’re so girly and give that special touch to her ensemble. She had so many great details for her wedding, and when I was photographing her rings, I was struck by how dainty they are. I’ve finally met a bride who has a smaller ring finger than I do!

I’m an animal person through and through, so I couldn’t help a big smile when I saw Casey and Gil’s dog walk through the door. He rested contentedly under a chair while the girls got ready.

The ceremony took place right after sunset, so Jacksonville’s city lights were a glamorous backdrop.

At the reception, I learned that Casey’s family is musical! They took over the band’s stage for a few special songs. That’s Casey’s dad playing the guitar.

A New Year’s Eve wedding isn’t complete without fireworks. Casey & Gil brought in the new year as happy newlyweds, and now every anniversary will always have sparks. 🙂