Wiatrowski's Holiday Pictures, Tampa

Every year I look forward to photographing Sam and Eli at Lettuce Lake Regional Park in Tampa. It's been a tradition since Sam was in his Mommy's tummy. This year we had a great morning exploring the observation deck and of course running around the playground.

I'm so thankful for families like the Wiatrowski's who keep coming back every year. It's heart warming to know that their family holiday traditions include a photo session with me.

Thank you Kevin and Jen!

Every year we put Eli on his Daddy's shoulders. Another tradition his Mom loves!

Eli just couldn't keep his pants up and I thought this was such a cute frame to grab!

Sam is more and more handsome each year. Watch out girls!

Felix's Holiday Pictures, San Antonio

When I was in Louisville in October I had such a great response from my mini-sessions that I offered some locally and was just as fortunate.

Robyn and her husband Danilo, who I worked with in August to help illustrate the Southwest Florida Water Management District recreational guide booked me right away when I advertised the idea on my fan page on Facebook.

I was looking for something different than a park or beach to offer clients and a friend of a friend gave us access to their farm in San Antonio. It was an absolutely gorgeous fall day. Cool breeze, cloudless skies. Perfect weather for anything outside.

The two of them were so easy to work with. They needed no prompting or suggestions. It was a nice change from chasing around all those adorable and energetic angels that I also had the pleasure of photographing for holiday sessions!

I love this little moment they were sharing. I am also thankful they weren't scared off by the livestock auction being broadcasted over a bullhorn in the background!

So in love!

The Spanish moss was everywhere and glowed in the sunlight making for such a naturally gorgeous backdrop.

Thanks you two and Merry Christmas!

Trash the Dress Session- St. Pete Beach

Months ago my friend Kristin inquired about getting some photos on the beach wearing her wedding dress. She had mentioned she wanted, what my industry is now calling a 'Trash the Dress' session. Basically, the bribe wears her gown again and has photographs taken in non-traditional locations or scenes and doesn't really worry about what happens to her dress. I was very excited for the opportunity, not only to get to photograph Kristin and Tim, but also to shoot one of these sessions. It was my first!

We decided on St. Pete Beach and we headed out there last week for some fun in the sand and surf. No sun, but it I think the cloudy skies worked for this.

Kristin and Tim were great sports with all my suggestions and were such a joy to work with.

Here are a few of my favorite shots.

Kristin is so naturally beautiful. It wasn't hard to make a nice photo.

They are so cute and in love. They celebrated their first anniversary this past fall.

I think this may be my favorite photo, and she hasn't even 'trashed' the dress yet.

Thanks guys for a great afternoon!

Davis' Holiday Pictures, Tarpon Springs

I have been so antsy to show off some of the holiday session photos I have been busy shooting the past two months, and now I can. Most of my clients want the pictures to be gifts for their family, so I have been eagerly sitting and waiting, until today, when I received Lisa and David's Christmas card in the mail, and I thought it was fair game!

It was so great to get the Davis' in front of my camera again. I haven't photographed them since their daughter, Olivia, "Livi" was a couple weeks old. She is now 9 months. What a big difference with these photos. She has such an adorable personality and her parents are really enjoying every minute of it!

They decided to head out to the beach near their house in Tarpon Springs on a breezy Sunday night. The evening had a chill in the air and Livi squealed with delight as we had some fun in the sand.

Look back in March when I have the honor of shooting her first birthday photos!