I met this beautiful, recently-turned family of 4 for a quick mini session in Davie, at Bamford Sports Complex - right down the road from where I grew up. Now although the entire sports complex of endless baseball & soccer fields didn't exist when I was a kid, we found ourselves in a nice shady spot in front of the original (& unchanged) community center, where I remember taking dance classes & swimming lessons many moons ago. There is something refreshing about finding myself shooting photos for local families in the very area where I was raised. Pine Island Park was very welcoming & quiet - a nice change from the overcrowded parks I've been shooting at, where there is a photography session every 100ft. I don't know how I've gotten so lucky with so many adorable kids to photograph, but they sure make my job easy!
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20 minute mini sessions | robbins park davie photographer
For being new to shooting photo sessions at Robbins Lodge Park in Davie, I sure have gotten comfortable there fast. For the 3rd blog post in a row, these family mini sessions also took place at Robbins, which continues to provide a beautiful setting & gorgeous light for family photos. This past Sunday were families of boys of all ages & a mix of first-timers & old friends... I had a great time laughing with & getting to know these families (including family pup, Marley!). Thanks to everyone who has participated in this year's park mini sessions. This group's full galleries will be on their way to everyone shortly so I can get ready for this weekend's shoots![tg_grid_gallery gallery_id="8782" layout="wide" columns="4"]
one hour with family of 4 | robbins lodge park lifestyle photographer
I've known this beautiful mother of 2 my entire life... & that isn't any bit an exaggeration since our own mothers were friends long before the 2 of us were born. This is the third time I've had the pleasure of shooting holiday photos for her & her family, but the first time their dog, Biggie, joined in on the fun (who seemed to be a pro on posing for the camera). Although I've gotten used to 5-year-old Ryan always keeping me on my toes for these sessions with his huge personality - I couldn't help but laugh at all his different facial expressions while sorting through the photos. Ava, who is now 7, is a bit of the opposite with a very calm, quiet demeanor - but also super affectionate & loving. I had so much fun with both of them this past weekend at Robbins Lodge Park, it was great to catch up & see how much they've changed![tg_grid_gallery gallery_id="8773" layout="wide" columns="4"]
Family of 4 Lifestyle Portraits | Robbins Park Davie Photographer
Another year has flown by, which means it was time for my annual catch up with this great family of 4. Always trying to change things up a bit, this year we held our photo session at Robbins Park in Davie & avoided any fully-clothed ocean swims like last year. Jordan, who is now 6 & a pro at these yearly sessions, continues to provide his own creative direction, suggesting poses & locations to go to next. I love that both him & his sister, Kylie are always so enthusiastic to get involved, as they make my job of capturing these real moments super easy.[tg_grid_gallery gallery_id="8786" layout="wide" columns="4"]
Morgan's Birth Story Photos | Ft Lauderdale Documentary Photography
My family is obviously very aware of my passion for documenting life. That's why when my sister found out she was pregnant with her first child, it only made sense for me to photograph it all... including the baby's birthday. Although I shoot everything in a photojournalistic style, I had never captured a birth & I was looking forward to doing so for the first time with my family. I will admit, I definitely didn't think through being in the room for EVERYTHING, but I love the results & love that we'll always have these memories to look back on. And that probably includes some things my sister does not particularly want to remember. I spent most of the labor hiding behind my camera in the corner of the room, waiting for her to scream at me to stop taking pictures of her in pain. But she never did and that (& the fact that her epidural didn't work as intended) are all part of Morgan's story & what she'll remember forever. The nurses at Broward Health's Labor & Delivery were all great to my sister & completely accepting of me working around them all day. At 12:38pm on October 20th, this world gained a beautiful, healthy baby girl & as you can see, she's already surrounded by lots of love. I can't wait to watch her grow up. <3[tg_grid_gallery gallery_id="8536" layout="wide" columns="4"]
3.5 Year Old, Family Photo Session | Wynwood Walls
I usually shoot early mornings in Wynwood, Miami, as its quiet & we have all the walls to ourselves... However, this photo shoot was done late afternoon, when most of the areas of the neighborhood were filled with people. Because my favorite settings are those off the beaten path, within blocks of 2nd Ave, the crowds did not really affect us shooting at all. But can we talk about these fun colors?! You can't beat them - it always makes such a fun gallery. 3.5 year old Elena was loving all the art & choosing which were her favorites. If you're familiar with the area, you know that some of the art is very... adult - political, graphic or otherwise. So at times we had to find alternatives to some of the ones she wanted to take photos with, but we all had a great time.
Announcement: 2016 Mini Sessions | South Florida Family Photography
Hurray! Dates for this year's mini sessions are here & booking starts now! The two dates will be Saturday, October 29th & Sunday, November 13th. The first will be a beach location in Hollywood & the second session in November will be a park location in Davie. New to my mini session photography? No worries! They're created to give people like you a super simple way to get new family photos in time for the holidays without doing a full-length custom session. Mini sessions are short 20 minute lifestyle photography sessions, taking place at a predetermined location, producing around 20-30 final edited photos. The price includes a personal online gallery & 3 of your favorite images delivered as digital files for easy printing. Physical prints, canvas wraps, holiday cards & additional digitals are available for purchase as well.I only accept a limited amount of families per day, so fill out the form below to book your spot.[contact-form-7 id="7549" title="2016 Mini Sessions"]
Jessie's Maternity Photos | Fort Lauderdale Beach Photographer
After being slightly delayed due to South Florida's schizophrenic weather... (okay, okay, it was really just a typical 5-minute drizzle that I probably overreacted to)... we had excellent weather on Fort Lauderdale Beach for a quick maternity session! Just the right amount of sun peeking through the clouds & a nice breeze to keep us from sweating within minutes... a great reminder of how beautiful our beaches are at this time of night. You know what else is beautiful? This glowing mommy-to-be who also happens to be my sister. Baby girl Morgan is scheduled to make her arrival October 12th, so we of course had to get some prime belly shots in before the endless newborn, baby & family photos start up. Consider this Morgan's very first photo session with Aunt Tammi. So much more to come. I can't wait to meet you, Morgan!!
12 Day Old Newborn Boy | Newborn Photography South Florida
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Another sweet baby boy on the blog... this time, just 12 days new! I'll be honest, when mom, Valerie, contacted me to tell me baby #3 was on his way, it had felt like no time had passed at all since I photographed her second baby at their home in Jupiter. But 12 days after sweet baby Parker arrived, I met the family in Jupiter for another session & out ran an adorable 2.5 year old to remind me that it *had* been a while since we last saw each other. The love both Tyler & 6-year old Gavin had for their new little brother was almost too much to handle. Faster than I could even get my camera out of my bag, the 2 big brothers swarmed to their brother, gently petting him, kissing him & looking at him like he was the best thing in the world. Congratulations to the entire proud family!!
2 Week Old Newborn Boy | Newborn Photography Fort Lauderdale
And just like that, my baby fever has returned. Meet Jack. At the time of our session, he was just 18 days new. His parents graciously allowed me into their home to capture some of that brand-new-baby-goodness & I could not stop swooning at his cuteness. I mean, just look at those lips! And toes! And fingernails! (Okay, okay, I'll stop). One of my favorite parts of the morning was the way the brand new Mom & Dad looked at their son... and how he looked at them in return. Congratulations again - enjoy your beautiful bundle of joy!