Category Archives: Family Session

Merry Times this Christmas Season

Every year we have a Christmas party and invite all of our past and present clients as a thanks for allowing us to be part of your lives.  Every year we have so much fun and this year was no exception!  Thanks so much to everyone who joined us.  We enjoyed a yummy holiday dinner from Catering by the Family.  There were Christmas crafts and activities for the kids.  Santa even came by and took pictures with everyone!  Before he left he read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and lead a sing-a-long of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.  We had a terrific time and felt the Christmas spirit as we celebrated the season with everyone.  Merry Christmas!

The instructions on this tree say it can grow to be 40-80 feet tall!  We are going to try to plant it and see what happens:

We had elves helping the kids with coloring pages, letters to Santa, and other Christmas crafts such as picture frames and ornaments:

Every year the hot chocolate station is a huge hit!  We have whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate chips as toppings:

I didn’t do my Christmas baking yet but the desserts from the store were still yummy:

Balloon twisting and face painting!

Instead of reindeer and Christmas trees, the boys asked for lightsabers and swords:

Santa arrives!  The kids looked so amazed and excited:

Darth Maul meets Luke Skywalker:

As my friend Wendy said, nothing says Christmas like Darth Maul!

A pretty elf with her elf hat:

Yummy (and messy!) food:

The Darth Mauls and their lightsabers:

Pictures with Santa are always a blast!  Some kids are really happy to be with Santa, some are really NOT happy, and some could care less:)  Here are some smiles to start off with:

Just hanging with Santa:

And then the classic Santa crying pictures!  In this one, I love how she is checking him out and not liking what she sees:

Bet you can’t guess where her mom is standing:

1 out of 2 isn’t too bad!

Matching Santa hats:

More pictures with Santa:

Santa and Rudolph:

Santa isn’t just for kids!

Santa reading “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” to the kids:

When the story was done, this little girl walked up to Santa and asked him to read it to her again.  So sweet!

Thanks again to everyone who joined us, and Merry Christmas!

Sand Key Beach Family Session: Teresa, Craig, and Their Two Girls

Jason was really excited to see Teresa, Craig, and their two girls again!  He looks forward to catching up with them for their family sessions every Christmas season.  Their youngest was just two years old when Jason first met their family.  The girls looked so much bigger since Jason saw them last!  Teresa and Craig, thanks for having Jason photograph your family again and we look forward to the next time!

Family Session at Hollis Garden

Cyndee and her family met with Jason for a family portrait session at Hollis Garden.  Cyndee had told us that they needed some updated pictures of their whole family together as a Christmas present for her dad.  What a sweet gift!  At the end of the session Jason also took a few pictures of Cyndee’s son who is now an Eagle Scout.  Congratulations to him on that achievement!  Thanks to Cyndee for setting up the session!

 

Family Session in Tampa: Kristy, BJ, and Their Daughter

Jason photographed Kristy and BJ’s wedding two years ago and now they have a 6 month old baby girl!  Jason met with them in Tampa for a Christmas session.  Their little girl is absolutely beautiful!  They are a wonderful family and we are very happy for them.  Kristy and BJ, thanks for coming to Tampa for the session.  Jason hopes to see all of you again soon!

University of Tampa Family Session: Risa, Philip, and Their Two Boys

Dad first met Risa and Philip when they welcomed their second son into their family and he photographed them again when little brother was just over half a year old.  The boys are always so smiley and fun!  They look bigger every time Jason sees them, but their happy expressions look just the same.  Jason was excited to see them again now that little brother had turned one!  Big brother looks so tall now; he grew fast since the last time Jason saw him.  Risa and Philip are terrific people and they have a beautiful family.  Jason can’t wait for the next time he gets to play with their awesome boys and capture some family memories for them!