Rachelle and Steeve’s Wedding

After meeting this sweet and loving couple for their Engagement Session, I was looking forward to their wedding.  It took place entirely at the Signature Grand in Davie, FL, from the bride getting ready, to the ceremony, and through the reception.  I live nearby and have spent the last 8 years driving by it every day, but I’d never been there before!  I was pleasantly surprised by the loveliness of the ceremony room in particular.  All of the twinkle lights are beautiful!  The couple gave me a decent amount of time for bridal party portraits, so we were able to try a few different fun things.  Then the couple and their friends kept the dance floor occupied all night, which gave me great photo-ops, including the most epic garter catcher putting the garter on the bouquet catcher I’ve ever witnessed!  If that video was on YouTube, it would go viral.  Think these photos of it will go viral?

Anna, Jonathan, and Coralee welcome baby Zoe!

I have had the pleasure of capturing this family’s journey to expanding their family, so I was thrilled to hear they had a beautiful baby girl, and that she was ready to make her photographic debut.  Anna felt her house didn’t have a ton of natural light, which is key to gorgeous newborn sessions, so we took their session to the park!  I just love the juxtaposition of a brand new baby with the beautiful light and colors of nature.  Bravo to these parents for getting out of the house with a 1 week old newborn and her big sis, and on-time and looking photo-ready nonetheless! 

We had strategized on some props that would be meaningful to them, and Anna selected a drawer from Zoe’s dresser, with a lovely pile of blankets, as well as some pearls that she wore to her wedding and that Coralee wore for her newborn photo session.  Pinterest inspired me to find a comfy tree for the baby to rest, and Anna selected one of Zoe’s quilts that was handmade for her to rest on, wearing a flower crown like the ones mom and Coralee wore for their maternity session!  Coralee had some opportunities to hang out with dad while mom fed Zoe mid-session.  She is such a proud big sister, and I looking forward to seeing this family more as they grow!

Holly and Family

I workout with Holly and Scott at Bodytek Fitness, so I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Gabriel from time to time.  It was even more fun getting to spend time with them today outside the gym when we met at the park to take some family photos with her mom and mom’s hubby, who’re in town for the holidays.  This was another successful session with an active toddler because everyone was relaxed and let Gabriel be Gabriel.  In addition to keeping him interested in some portraits with a favorite bouncy ball and airplane, I was able capture some great candid shots of him with his family.