Do you recognize this family?

They're actually above, on the banner of my blog. I have done quite a few action photos and family photos for them over the past few years. I was humbled walking into their house and seeing the huge print of the banner photo above. This year, we squeezed this shoot in before the holidays, and in between cheer practice and competitions, and were lucky enough to have a perfect backdrop, their yard! GORGEOUS! I always love it when, at the 'end' of the shoot, the kids are still suggesting places to shoot and poses they want to do---a fun photo session? Yep! Thanks for the opportunity to make more photos for you!

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The T family

is another family I met last year during my PTO photography fundraiser I did at his school. I have had the honor of capturing some action photos of their son's action football moments and am grateful that they called me again to do their Christmas photos. I had a great time and I wanted to share a few of the moments I captured from this session with them. Their son and I ran around the playground as he suggested some locations and poses for himself while their daughter, in her beautiful Christmas dress, happily enjoyed her favorite part of the playground, the swings!
I'd also like to add that, if you have a moment, learn a little bit about spina bifida .  This can impose some great physical challenges but I can tell you that the spirit of their daughter is totally inspiring.

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The start of a busy weekend

and I loved every minute of it! On Saturday, my son was in a flag football tournament, I helped coach one of our association's cheer squads - we're hoping for a win at Regionals Thanksgiving weekend! and then headed to my daughter's former cheer gym to shoot their family day. What a blast! Brought back great memories of when my daughter cheered for 5 years (before she retired at the ripe old age of 10). Here's one of the MANY photos I captured on their opening day. This gym is located in Jacksonville, FL and you can check them out here here.

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The A family SneakPeek!

She called for another session with me! Last year, I offered a photo special at my son's elementary school as a fundraiser for the PTO. This family kept my number and asked for another shoot. I had such a great time with them and catching up with their academic adventures this year since I no longer have children in elementary. I had a fantastic time! Aren't they a great looking bunch?

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An honor on Veterans Day

to have a session scheduled with a Naval Veteran and his family.  I've known this family for about a year through our baseball club affiliation. Now I'm sure you can't tell from the photos, but their son is TALL. When I say tall, I mean REALLY tall at 6'+ in middle school! I really enjoyed my time with them and am thrilled with the photos we made!

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They really don't like to have their photos taken...

or do they? Mom called to ask about a family photo session in the park but she was concerned that the kids really don't enjoy having their photos taken. Apparently, they just needed to have FUN while getting their photos taken and that's what it's about! Simple, spirited and special!

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Love is...

this family!!! I LOVED spending the afternoon with the W family. They just oozed love for one another. Their son is so full of spirit and just a FUN boy eager to tell me about his school adventures, hit the beach and throw the football. One thing we DEFINITELY have in common is that we can both TALK up a storm! I had a great time with them and just wanted to get a quick sneak peek to them...more coming soon!

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Beach Sneak Peek...

Before I head off to the only NFL game of the year I'll probably actually attend (okay, I bailed on probably the biggest Jag win of the season vs. the Colts), thought I'd share this quick sneak peek of a beach shoot I did last week...Love this family! And, thanks to them, my son has a place to stay while we go out to play tonight!

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My first extended family photoshoot

This great family was referred by a customer for whom I shoot action photos. Mrs. B called about my taking photos of her family for her Grandfather's birthday party.  After a full day of shooting football, I rushed to her Mother's home to capture the memory of this special gathering.
I had such an awesome time with this family! The opportunity to join them in this beautiful property on the River, brought excitement about the potential for waterside shooting locations. Unfortunately, it was pretty windy on the river so we took to shooting in their beautiful home and in the spacious and gorgeous front yard. Grabbing every bit of light I could, I made my greatest efforts to memorialize this moment for Mrs. B and her family. 
I had so much fun with them! And kudos to those especially well-mannered and ultra-patient children! I can't thank them, nor their parents enough for the opportunity to capture this special moment.

And great thanks to Loribeth for the referral! I know you're anxious to see your daughter's photos here and those are coming soon! I PROMISE!

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End of Summer Mini-Session Special! HUGE discounts and More!

I have been everywhere but my blog lately, it seems! Processing client orders and shooting football action shots as gridiron madness has begun.  It's been rewarding and busy and I love the sound of that camera shutter!
Now it's time to reward YOU!  I am offering this awesome Mini-Session special on Sunday, October 3 at Alpine Groves. With this session, we will be on the river side of the park and remaining on the park grounds and not the dock area due to time constraints, unless you choose to book 2 slots.
Don't miss out on this great deal which also offers a 20% discount on your print purchase! 

And the best thing? I am now accepting credit cards via paypal. Book soon!

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