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Jacksonville Lifestyle Newborn Photography (Sneak Peak)
Here is a little sneak peak at a lifestyle newborn session. Mom already has her images but I have a few personal posts that I want to share first. Knowing that I have an adorable newborn to share I hope motivates me to share all the personal posts in the next few weeks. I feel like life keeps moving faster and faster and I just can’t keep up sometimes. Since I’m a behind with what I want to share I decided that I would share something rather than nothing. Counts for something right? Anyways, let’s talk about how darling this sweet little baby is. She is right where she belongs all snuggled up with mom. What I LOVE about lifestyle newborn photography is you can almost feel like your holding your sweet baby again. Those little ones change so fast in the first few weeks and months. I thought I wouldn’t have baby fever since I have a baby but I do because there is nothing like a newborn.
This has been my favorite post so far as what to wear for a newborn photography session. If you find an article that has some great suggestions on what to wear then please let me know. I have a pinterest board about what to wear for photo-sessions. I think the most important thing is to wear what makes you feel comfortable. Women’s bodies change so much during pregnancy and then immediately after labor. There are many sleepless nights, doctor’s visits and other things going on with a newborn. So, wear what makes you feel beautiful, where something a little loose and comfy. I like neutrals to keep the focus on the baby. The newborn phase is so beautiful though because you welcome a complete stranger into your lives so effortlessly and your heart just grows by adding a new member of the family. . Enjoy this sneak peak and in a few weeks I’ll share more. This babe is absolutely perfect.
Mickler’s Beach/ Jacksonville Family Photographer
The sunset was heavenly at Mickler’s Beach. Watching the darkness set in it made me think about the light. The next day the sun would again over power the night. I was reading this article from The Shine Project. She said in day where darkness is rampant that we must be a light. We have a choice to be happy. I believe happiness and goodness is contagious and that we should share it to uplift others. Darkness dispels when there is light and in my little corner of the internet I want to share love, hope and goodness. I know there are so many good things out there and I know it begins with family.
We had a nice evening at Mickler’s beach. This was actually our first time to this beach (supposedly it’s a good one to find shark teeth at but we didn’t find any). My husband said he wants to visit ALL of the beaches in Florida. I don’t know if that will happen but we can certainly try. The sky started out overcast but then the clouds began to part and it revealed a beautiful blue sky. As the sun set there was a show of blues, pinks and purples. I loved watching how every image was a little different depending how far into the sunset we were. My daughter and I both love to swim. I loved being able to run along side of her to catch the waves and photograph her in her element. I was amazed at how strong the little waves can be. For every step I took to get closer to her, I was pushed two steps back. I love how invigorating it is to be in the ocean jumping the waves and I also appreciate the calming sound of the tides going in and out. I know the ocean and the beach are quite therapeutic and so grateful it’s close enough that I can partake of nature’s therapy. Do you stay at the beach till sunset? Have you found a shark tooth at Mickler’s Beach?
Freedom/ Jacksonville Extended Family Photographer
Freedom was one of the adjectives the grandmother used to describe what she wanted this extended family photo session to demonstrate. My own grandparents were a huge part of my life. So, it really thrilled me to take some extended family beach pictures for this beautiful family. I love the pre-planning stage to a photography session. I know when you get your picture taken you are planning on your outfits, what you are going to do and look like in a session. I am planning too. I asked the grandmother some questions about what she wanted in the pictures. She gave me a wonderful description of the props she was bringing, the names and ages of those being photographed. She used phrases like “intimate glimpse of family life,” and “casual” to describe how she wanted the pictures to look like.
The grandparents were celebrating their anniversary and instead of just pictures of them they wanted pictures which showcased their life. Their life is their family. They told me being a grandparent “really is the best thing”. You can tell that these grandparents are very involved with the day to day lives of their children and grandchildren and that they love it! You can tell by how effortlessly the grand-kids played, curled up to snuggle and freely they gave kisses to the grandparents. These grandchildren have an extra set of cheerleaders to reinforce their confidence- how lucky they are.
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