hello! welcome to the DREAMTOWN blog.
Kiana & David- some of the sweetest people around. Add in their next level fun family & friends & it was hard for the day to anything short of a blast. Plus any day that includes a sunset cruise is top notch in my book. I love the Rollins Chapel/ Winter Park Racquet Club combo for this very reason- so many pockets of good light & photo goodness!
Enjoy <3
// Second Shooter: the master, Jeannie Albers
We settled onto the floor of their living room. It was raining, there was a Laura Mvula record playing over the sound of the drizzle. When Andia scheduled the session a few weeks before, the significance of the date was lost in the bustle of coordinating calendars, but sitting there then, exactly 1 year to the day, since their dear son was laid to rest, it felt divinely arranged. I watched as Keith & Andia each created a piece of art inspired by the memory of their son. They worked quietly, periodically breaking to exchange a smile or admire the others progress.
The pieces were hung by their bed, followed by a slow dance of covenant embraces. With every sway, every step, I could feel their joyful anticipation for this new child filling the room. Andia's radiant smile, they way her head tilted towards the heavens in laughter. Keith's tender grasp on her stomach, the gaze in his eyes when they were resting on her.
It was holy ground.
A beautiful weekend in the quaintest of beach towns with some lovely friends. Enjoy <3
ps. Thanks to second shooting master Shannon Jackson!
During our consultation, we sat on the back patio of a favorite local bar sharing happy hour IPA's. During the engagement shoot, we took a break for tequila shots & finished the night laughing over burgers. At every step of the way, our hangs lasted longer than the photos & pretty soon Michael & Carlin felt more like friends than clients.
I really couldn't ask for more amazing people to be around - they are intentional, kind, lovers of people & all around super quality humans.
Love ya'll forever. <3
There's not much that will motivate me out of bed before the sun, but the kindest humans & an adorable baby playing in a golden field would definitely have to be on the top my list. <3
So much joy & energy surrounding this lovely day in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. Ellen has a smile & presence unlike anything I've ever seen & Adam was just beaming, soaking in all her excitement. I had a such blast with these two & their incredible friends!
Shout out to second shooting master, Zack Arp, for being the best partner on this day!
I first met Jay & Maria back in September when we ran around a downtown Orlando parking garage snapping some maternity photos. It was amazing to reunite last month, but this time with their freakinnngggg adorable son. The storm clouds rolled in as we played, but they pressed on & we had a great time. Jay & Maria , ya'll are such fun, silly people & I love getting to enter in to little moments in your lives.
Hope to see ya'll again soon! <3
I'd be lying if I said family photos with a newborn & the highest energy 2.5 year old around was a breeze, but if you have kids, you already knew that! One thing is for sure...ice cream makes it a heck of a lot easier. Abby, Julian & gang were down to get messy so we walked around Manhattan Beach until all our ice cream had melted, our pants were sufficiently sprinkle covered, & the California sun was setting into the Pacific.
Enjoy this little afternoon session of one of my all time favorite families in life.
A morning spent with Michael & Cari in their home as they prepare for the arrival of baby Luca.
These are the sweetest of times.
