Posts Tagged: LIfestyle
Family Photos/ Jacksonville, Florida
These family photos were taken in Ransom Canyon a little oasis outside of Lubbock, Texas. The father was actually out of town on business so the focus on this session was the six children. I had heard that photographing large families was a piece of cake. Well, if they are anything like this family then it’s true. The kids were not only so well behaved but they were just so loving toward each other. They took care of each other. They carried each other, they were concerned about each other and they truly loved being together. I learned that the oldest began learning guitar from his father, then he self taught himself and is now teaching his sister. Do you remember when I talked about how I always wanted an older brother in this session? Well, the photos of the oldest brother teaching the oldest sister how to play guitar also reconfirm that wish for me.
I mentioned to the mom that it would be fun to bring things that were special to each of the kids to make the session more personal. They did a great job and I just learned so much more about the children. There was a dog named Christmas, the kids are musically talented with the guitar and the trombone and a favorite play dress was worn that had gotten soiled at the fair (and not by dirt)! I had mom take a few solo portraits as well. I can’t believe she has six kids– she looks so young. I had to be so selective with which photos to share because with six kids there were a lot of photos to choose from. Please enjoy.
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Birth Story/ Jacksonville Birth Photographer
This birth story was the most incredible thing I have ever photographed. I was truly honored to have been allowed to be present through such a personal and sacred experience. I loved witnessing the teamwork between this husband and wife to bring this little guy into the world. Would you allow a photographer in the room with you while your child was being born? While I was chatting with dad before hand I thanked him for allowing me in the room. He told me that it took the pressure off of him. He didn’t have to be responsible for getting photos and he could just be present in the moment. I quickly looked around and I didn’t see a camera he just had his phone. He took a few photos so that they could be texted to family right away but mostly he was just focused on his beautiful wife and baby. I had never thought how a birth photographer could relieve family members from their duties. I thought it was a great point and was so happy to be of service to this family.
Since I knew quite a bit of ahead of time I was photographing a birth. I was able to read lots of tutorials on Clickin Moms about birth photography and view many birth photographer’s blogs. Thank you for this opportunity to photograph your little man.
To see more of this birth story continue after the jump.
Celebrate Me with Barre/ Jacksonville Lifestyle Photographer
This series is called “Celebrate Me.” This instructor is a wife, mom, cook, runner, active in her faith and a million other things. This series isn’t meant to capture everything about a person but a few aspects of their lives that make them who they are. I know I’m always worried about making sure I have my kids photographed and then also trying to make sure I’m in photographs with them. This is important but I think it’s also important to capture who YOU are. Not just a glamour shoot (those are fun too) but what activities do you enjoy doing that make you- YOU. How would you “Celebrate Me?”
Have you heard of Barre? I hadn’t until this past year. It’s working out and strengthening your body with a ballet barre with elements of yoga and pilates. It is a GREAT workout. I was able to photograph an instructor teaching Barre and I can’t believe how much I enjoyed the session.
You know when you take a work out class and the instructor smiles? Then they ask you to smile and yell and give it your all. Then I do those things and think smiling was kinda hard for me WHILE working out. Ok, all smiles captured are genuine– these photographs were taken during an actual class. This girl was a positive upbeat instructor that gave an awesome workout. Plus she didn’t seem phased at all that I was taking pictures of her— and taking pictures of her working out— and standing really close. Um, I don’t think I would want anyone that close to me while working out. Anyways, I’m just saying she’s a rockstar. There were a lot of students in the class but the photos were just of the instructor.
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