Monthly Archives: February 2010

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Baby Boy in the Blue Blanket

Kristen and Elton’s baby boy was born a month and a half after dad first met Kristen for her maternity session.  It was wonderful to see them again and to meet the new baby!  During Kristen’s maternity session, she brought a special blue blanket that she had t0 use for the baby when he was born.  Mom loves when people incorporate things into their maternity sessions that they can then use in a newborn session.  It makes the item that much more special when you save it and pass it on to your son or daughter.  Congratulations to the growing family!

The blue blanket for Kristen’s maternity session:

Her baby boy wrapped in the same blue blanket for his newborn session:

Little Sister’s 1/2 Birthday!

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I consider myself to be incredibly blessed, and whenever I look at my kids I am amazed at God’s goodness and so grateful for everything that has been given to me.  Our daughter recently turned six months old and Jason photographed her six month pictures.  Her beautiful smiles just melt my heart!  In six short months she has changed from a tiny newborn to a crawling, babbling, laughing baby!  She has three (almost four) teeth already, she is pulling herself up to stand, and she loves playing peek-a-boo with her big brothers.  They are great with her, and both of them are very proud to be big brothers.  Our toddler even gives up his toys without complaint whenever she reaches for something he is playing with, and that is saying a lot for a two year old!

I love my family and am blessed with an amazing life!  Time goes by so quickly when you are trying to hold onto all of the moments with your kids as they grow.  Jason and I are taking it all in and holding these memories close to our hearts.

Our daughter, in the hospital just born:

From her newborn session:

3 months old:

And now at 1/2 a year old!

I love this face with her scrunched up nose!  She makes it all the time and does this funny nose laugh sound when she is happy :)

So maybe she outgrew the swim suit before she even got a chance to really wear it.  I’m a proud nursing mom!

Tampa Wedding at the Rusty Pelican: Kathryn and Brandon

When Kristine of Fabulous Faces contacted us and told us that her sister was getting married, we were so excited! Kristine is awesome and mom had talked to her before about her wonderful family, so we knew that a wedding with her family was sure to be a great time.  Dad said Kathryn and Brandon were both just as kind and good-hearted as he thought they would be.  He joined them for their wedding two weeks ago with the ceremony at St. Raphael Catholic Church and the reception at the Rusty Pelican.

Kathryn looked so pretty as a bride!  Fabulous Faces of course did a great job with her makeup.  Mom liked the classic look of her gown, pearl earrings, and traditional bouquet.  Flowers were done by Lorilarson Flowers and they matched the bright purple color that the bridesmaids wore as well.  Dad always enjoys working with the talented Rob Sword of Sword Sounds so it was great to see him again as well.  The cake was made by Chantilly Cakes.

The sunset was amazing on Kathryn and Brandon’s wedding day.  As it fell below the clouds but over the horizon, it turned the sky red, orange, and purple.  It was a great backdrop for bride and groom pictures.  Congratulations Kathryn and Brandon!  It was an honor for dad to be there to share in the celebration with your family and friends.  Thanks for having him capture your memories!

A La Carte Event Pavilion Wedding: Michelle and Zach

When Michelle talked about her wedding day, you could tell that she was just as excited (if not more!) about her future as Zach’s wife as she was about the day itself.  That is always a wonderful thing.  Dad had photographed Michelle and Zach’s engagement sessions last summer and was happy to join them again on their wedding day.  They were married at Saints Peter and Paul Maronite Catholic Church with their reception at the beautiful A La Carte Event Pavilion.  They always do such a great job with the decor and Michelle and Zach’s wedding was no exception.  The ceiling was draped in fabric with crystal chandeliers hanging, and purple lighting gave a splash of color to the black and white colors of the wedding.  Dana Dineen was the florist and created beautiful arrangements of white flowers for the bouquet, ceremony alter, and reception centerpieces.  Ian of Movie Magic Productions was the videographer and dad was happy to work with him again.  It was dad’s first time working with Tony of Grant Hemond and he did a great job playing music that kept Michelle, Zach, and their family and friends on the dance floor.

Michelle was a beautiful bride.  She wore a gorgeous Anne Barge gown from Malindy Elene Couture and mom loved the detailing on the bodice.  Cari from KyleLynn did Michelle’s hair with soft curls.  When Zach first saw her, he looked so proud to be marrying her.

It was easy to see how loved Michelle and Zach are.  Their friends and family had a wonderful time witnessing their vows and celebrating the start to their life together.  Congratulations newlyweds!  Many blessings to you both in your life as husband and wife!

Anne Barge Gown

A La Carte Event Pavilion Reception Room

A La Carte Event Pavilion First Dance

A La Carte Event Pavilion Reception Dance

On His First Birthday

Dad had been looking forward to a session with Portia and Aundre’s son for a long time.  He was so excited to photograph their son on his first birthday!  He played with some toys, tasted a bit of cake, and showed how much changes in just a year when he sat next to the belly cast of his mom’s pregnant belly.  We hope you had a fun first birthday!

Sporting his Kenneth Cole sweater:

This is one of mom’s favorites from the session: