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It may be chilly today, but it was a beautiful, warm day when I met the T family for their portrait session. Little G is such a happy little boy and loved playing at the beach.
G had a great time throwing sand. I love how joyful he looks here with the sand in action.
G pretended to be a bird, jumping and flapping his arms. The birds are a little small, but you can see them flying over the ocean on the right-hand side.
Saint Augustine is rich with character and a wonderful choice for an urban family session. I love the B family’s outfits for this session, which also go so well with the historic vibe of the setting. The boys were cute and ready to explore.
This wall has such great color and character.
If only all sibling moments were so peaceful… (my own girls know otherwise)
Isn’t he adorable? And I love that tie.
I could tell he’s a thoughtful boy; just look at those eyes.
Children are all about fun, and at this age, parents are the best kind of fun. Gotta love it while it lasts.
The classic on the move picture. Look at that grin.
The parents still have it.
I met the O family for their fall portraits, and both children were so sweet and ready for fun. I had a hard time narrowing down the pictures for my blog post; I loved so many.
Little A has such a charming smile.
And Miss E has such natural grace.
I love her soulful look here.
Sisters know the best secrets.
Aren’t the girls wearing such cute outfits? The mom made them herself and has her own Etsy shop, The Ornery Owl.
This family wanted to celebrate being together on vacation in St. Augustine with some beach portraits. The grandparents came all the way from Peru!
I love when kids are just themselves, ready to shout out to the sky.
I loved this little girl’s sweet eyes.
And a serious look for Miss P.
This little girl was so easygoing and ready to chill.
Like little P, this boy loved running at the beach, and that’s when his smile really bloomed.
Rolling camera bags don’t roll well on the sand. And the more you do it, the less well they roll. I don’t ever go to the gym, though, so photography is excellent exercise for me. I have photography to thank for somewhat defined biceps. Although I do have to admit that for my next beach session, I discovered I could put the camera bag into my red prop wagon (why didn’t I think of this sooner?), and then rolling on sand is much easier. I don’t need arm muscles that big.
Rolling camera bags aside, I arrived at the beach in St. Augustine on a beautiful, cloudy day–the kind of cloudy day photographers dream of. The clouds were just enough to diffuse the light into dreamy softness, but not thick enough to venture into grey wet-blanket syndrome. I was also fortunate to be with a family full of fun energy. They were on vacation from Tennessee, where they have some land in the countryside. They used to have a rooster, but are currently roosterless. Apparently roosters are given to a little too much crowing. 🙂 As a city girl, I love the idea of chickens, roosters, and even miniature cows (and yes, miniature cows do exist–they’re touted as perfect for small families who don’t need 15 gallons of milk each day), but I don’t love the idea of getting out of bed at 5 in the morning to milk the cow. So for now, I’ll be content with my two girls, my two dogs, and my cat who’s not quite sure if he’s all cat or part dog. I think that almost counts as a small farm? They certainly keep me busy enough.
This first picture was meant to capture exactly that–the wonderful chaos of parenthood. And somehow with that whirlwind of child energy around us as parents, we still find time to be a couple (and enjoy the breeze).