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Boy at the Beach | Ponte Vedra Florida family photographer

Happy New Year everyone! And many thanks to my clients in 2015 for making it such a great year. Now that I have time to breathe again, I’m ready to start sharing on my blog. Enjoy!

This local family wanted a beach photography session with their baby boy. We went to one of my favorite spots in Ponte Vedra and were blessed with some colorful clouds. He was adorable and full of energy.

I love when I can capture a family laughing and just being themselves. There’s nothing like a tickle to get a fabulous smile.

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Like many kids this age, he loved to run and feel the wind at his back.

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Being at the beach is also about discovering shells and sometimes flying…

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Beach Brothers | Ponte Vedra family photographer

This family was visiting Florida and wanted beach portraits, but we were worried about the threat of rain. Fortunately, the weather cooperated, and we were able to get beautiful pictures for them to remember their stay.

I love his baby grin.

No child can resist the magic of sand…

The snuggly and playful portraits are always my favorites…

Beach | Ponte Vedra family photographer

Beach photography is one of my favorites in the spring and summer months. We get such lovely colors in the sky, and each sky is a little different. This particular evening at a beach in Ponte Vedra was a perfect backdrop for this family’s portraits.

When I last saw this little boy, he wasn’t walking yet, but for this session he has learned to sprint–as toddlers do–at lightning speed with those little legs. But when he paused, looking over his shoulder, he had the sweetest smile. Photographing toddlers is always about the split-second treasure. His sister is also full of adventure and joy: I love her expression here as she jumps with the parasol.

And the beautiful family together.

Look at that grin… on the run! But a special shell stops him for a moment.

We’re so lucky here in Florida. After all these years, I still love looking at a beach sky at sunset.

At the beach | Ponte Vedra family photographer

My own girls have been clamoring: When can we go to the beach and swim in the ocean? My oldest is all set with her new swimsuit, ready to toss aside her flip flops and dash down the warm sand to the welcoming waves, which will be… quite chilly. She finds that last part very frustrating. I wouldn’t say we’re in swim season yet for those of us not wearing wetsuits, but there’s no doubt that the beach has an allure for so many of us. For portraits, the beach is an ideal serene setting that focuses both on natural beauty and the family.

It was a pleasure to meet the family featured in this session at the beach in Ponte Vedra, one of my favorite beach spots. This little girl is absolutely charming. She was ready for adventure and spending time with her parents.

The Daddy-daughter bond. It always makes me smile.

And, of course, the snuggles with mom are priceless.

Look at those sweet eyes.

What little girl doesn’t want to swing between her parents to the sounds of the ocean?

Cuteness | Jacksonville & Ponte Vedra family and child photographer

As Lobel’s memorable character, Frog, said, “spring is just around the corner,” and I can’t wait for all the warm weather and flowers. I’m excited to take portraits soon showcasing all the lovely blooms.

I have three family sessions to share today. Enjoy!

This first family met with me for a beach session in Ponte Vedra. The little girl was a pleasure to photograph. Not only is she incredibly cute, but she’s also brimming with personality.

Such a sweet moment with her grandmother…

I loved how playful she is with her mom; it’s not hard to see the resemblance between these two!

I met this next family for a park session in Jacksonville. I last photographed them when their oldest was a baby. I enjoyed seeing how much she’s grown and meeting her baby brother.

I love getting pictures that show the everyday fun with parents when our children are little… just look at that grin.

Isn’t he adorable with his little wave and toothy smile?

Fur babies are family too… The next session focused on this warm couple and their two beautiful dogs.