Sneak Peek { Georgia, Gus, & Lilee } | Fort Myers Family Beach Photography

By Terrilyn on June 30, 2009 – 1:15 pm

Recently I traveled to the Riviera Club on Fort Myers Beach to photograph Georgia, Gus, and Lilee along with their Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, and two Godmothers…whew…are you tired yet? Well I sure was, but only because we had so much FUN playing together on the beach. When I say I am excited to share this session with the family, well, that’s an understatement. I think this family is going to have quite a job ahead of them when it comes time to pick their favorites!! These guys are just way too cute for words. Oh and yes, I did get soaked…again! :)

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Last one this just melts my heart….

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By Terrilyn | Posted in All Session Highlights, Beach Sessions, Families | 13 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Sherri W   -  

    OH these are PERFECT. No one does beach photography as well as Lifexpressions!!! That last shot is just so wonderful - such emotion. I hope the family orders it in a large print or canvas for their home. She’ll love looking back on it!

  2. Amy   -  

    Just beautiful Terrilyn! I love the way your images show how much the family cares for each other.

  3. Kristie Chadwick   -  

    Such wonderful connections you captured. Your colors are awesome.

  4. Jana Kunz   -  

    These are so fun and I just love the color. That last image is my fav. :)

  5. marie   -  

    wow…these are just fab…seriously you are so good

  6. Heather   -  

    FABULOUS!! Seriously fantastic portraits, I’m so excited for my own session with you Terrilyn!!

  7. Angela   -  

    It’s already been said, but I have to repeat the sentiment. These are PERFECT! Wow T, you never fail to hit a homerun!

  8. Kimberly   -  

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I love how you manage to keep your pro eye for the technical while never letting the emotion of the moment pass you by. They’re going to have to have EVERYTHING, Terrilyn!

  9. Lisa Kelly   -  

    Oh I can see why it will be hard for them to choose, every image is fabulous. It was totally worth getting soaked. Absolutely gorgeous.

  10. allie   -  

    terrilyn!!! these are amazing! what tremendous colors, beautiful subjects, the amazing little moments that you managed to captures are just incredible! beautiful work, as always!

  11. Tonya Marie   -  

    They sure will have a difficult time selecting their favorites. Wow! You rocked it out. And that last image, breath-taking!

  12. Marmalade   -  

    The quintessential beach images. Love these T. Just absolutely adore ‘em all! Those two b&w shots are stunning and that last shot of mom & daughter is amazing. I hope these go large and prominent in their homes.

  13. carrie S   -  

    Just stunning. You always capture such wonderful emotion in your work and that is such an important ingredient in what we do!

Trendy Tuesday

By Kelly on June 30, 2009 – 8:13 am

Good morning everyone!  Do you know what today is???  It’s Trendy Tuesday! Let’s get down to business, shall we?

This weekend is the Fourth of July, and a great chance to dress your kids up in some absolutely adorable clothes, like this dress from Pottery Barn Kids.  A vintage seaside print inspired this collection, sewn of breezy cotton poplin that’s just right for summer. A lighthouse and sailboats are silhouetted in navy on white fabric. The sleeveless dress has buttons down the back and comes with matching bloomers. It’s doubled lined for extra fullness, with a muslin layer that provides structure and a cotton lawn layer that feels smooth against her skin.  And you can personalize it.  How cute!

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And for the little man, how about this seriously cute matching shirt and some navy pants?  This shirt is sewn of breezy cotton poplin that’s just right for summer.  The button-down shirt is detailed with a straight hem and side vents for a neat look.  The pants are a great basic, and made of substantial cotton twill with an elastic waistband for easy changes. Pants have coordinating gingham lining at the waistband.

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Have you checked out Janie and Jack yet?  Oooohhh, their stuff is absolutely, totally ADORABLE!  Like these cute outfits.  The dress is an All-American fashion. Our airy cotton poplin pieced stripe dress features stripe grosgrain ribbon and bow at the pleated bodice for sweet style. Tiered skirt finishes the colorful look. Full fine cotton batiste lining provides exceptional comfort. Coordinating bloomer completes the ensemble. The shirt is striped and polished all-American style. Embroidered dog icon decorates the chest of our soft pieced cotton pique polo shirt.

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Ok folks, that does it for this week’s Trendy Tuesday!  Terrilyn and I know you’ll find something totally cute to put the kiddos in this weekend.  We’d love to see some pictures of the ensembles ; )   Have a great day everyone!

By Kelly | Posted in All Session Highlights | 2 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Tracey Jones   -  

    Love the lighthouse outfits….so cute!

  2. Marmalade   -  

    These do feel completely breezy and summery. Love ‘em!

Sneak Peek { Zoee } | Cape Coral Newborn Portraits

By Terrilyn on June 28, 2009 – 12:34 pm

In just over a week I’ll be leaving, on a jet plane…but I will be back again! I’m just going to visit with my dear friend and fellow photographer Connie Groah in Annapolis for some much needed R&R. Of course one can’t really run away for some R&R without thoroughly wearing herself out before hand. So in keeping with that theory I’ve managed to schedule myself back to back sessions for the next ten days along with mountains of proofing that must be tackled before I can take off on my little adventure. Not to worry, Kelly will be available to answer questions and inquiries while I’m running around like a mad woman. I hear she’s got something totally cute in the works for this coming week’s Trendy Tuesday too!

Last week I traveled to the middle-of-no-where which, according to google maps is somewhere in North Cape Coral. *grin* The plan was visit with, and of course photograph, one very sweet two month old baby girl. Of course the instant I met little Zoee I knew it had been worth the drive, isn’t she precious?! I just had to pop in and sneak peek a few for Mom and Dad as soon as I could. :)

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By Terrilyn | Posted in All Session Highlights, My Life, Newborns, News & Events, Website News & Updates | 10 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Heather Gibb   -  

    Wow, these are all precious! I love the collage idea and your bw is dreamy!! What a beautiful, sweet baby!

    Have a fun break~

  2. allie   -  

    wow!! these are gorgeous, what a doll! love that trio of images- what a treasure these will be!

  3. christine   -  

    aw, these are adorable! :) wonderful photographs here.. i love the first one, she looks so cozy! :)

  4. Lisa Kelly   -  

    The storyboard is just divine and that over the shoulder smile, it is beyond precious. Love these.

  5. Anna-Karin   -  

    What a sweetie! I love that storyboard, those images goes so beautifully together and tells the story of this new sweet little baby.

  6. Jenna Slomp   -  

    Oh Terrilyn these are adorable! I especially love the storyboard, beautiful!

  7. TonyaMarie   -  

    How sweet. I especially love the image with mom. Great eye contact and I just adore that little smile!

  8. Kristie Chadwick   -  

    So sweet. I just love the collage.

  9. Jana Kunz   -  

    These are stunning and that last one… Wow. How perfect can you get!!

  10. carrie S   -  

    I love that collage! I love how you can see the tiny details so well… and that eye contact shot rocks, so hard to do with this age!

Around Town

By Kelly on June 25, 2009 – 8:47 pm

Well, the weekend is once again upon us.  Got anything special planned?  You know, the one thing I can’t seem to get out of my mind tonight as I write this (given the news of today) is perhaps this weekend would be a great time to just be.  Whatever that means to you and your family.  Just be - together, even if only in thought.  Have a big picinic in the backyard with your kids.  Make s’mores.  How fun would that be?  Or, cuddle up together on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn and watch your favorite movie together.  Take a walk on the beach, or a hike in the mountains.  Watch the sunset together.  The most important thing is to remember not to take life - or the ones you love - for granted.  Tell them that you love them.  I guarantee it’ll be the best thing you did all weekend!   xoxo

By Kelly | Posted in Around Town, Community Events, Family Fun | 3 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Terrilyn   -  

    Where is the ‘I like’ button for this Kell? Seriously. Brilliant idea and I agree wholeheartedly.

  2. Kelly   -  

    awwww…thanks Terrilyn. Seemed like the best thing I could come up to do this weekend :)

  3. Marmalade   -  

    I love the reminder to just chillax…I think all too many of us take “being” for granted. xoxo

Featured Session { Sophia Turns One } | Naples Baby Portraits, Just One Year Program

By Terrilyn on June 23, 2009 – 3:42 pm

Summer is full speed ahead in the land of lifeXpressions which is making it more of a challenge to post regular sneak peeks to the blog but I thought sharing a featured session might make up for it just a little bit. :)

Allow me to introduce to you Sophia, the most recent graduate of our Just One Year program. It’s always such a joy for me, personally, to get to know these families over the course of the year and document these special moments for them. Thank you for a wonderful year Sophia, looking forward to enjoying many more with you and your family!

For those without high speed connections, I’ll give a little sample below…

{Sophia, just days old}

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{Sophia, 6 months old}

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{Sophia, 1 year old}

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By Terrilyn | Posted in All Session Highlights, Babies & Toddlers, Our J.O.Y. Babies! | 13 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Sherri W   -  

    Oh, what a treat to share the feature session with us of such a beautiful little girl. I loved the memories and moments you’ve captured for her first year. The parents must be thrilled to have you as their Photographer!

  2. Dawn   -  

    Gorgeous. I LOVE the crib shot. What a lucky family to have such wonderful images of her as she grows.

  3. Anna-Karin   -  

    Gorgeous portraits!
    I love all of them and can’t pick a favorite. She is absolutely beautiful and have the most gorgeous sparkly eyes!

  4. lauri   -  

    Is it okay for me to tear up a little even if she’s not mine? So precious, and your photographs are beautiful.

  5. Heather Gibb   -  

    Wow how special to have her whole first year captured with such amazing images!!! She is beautiful!

  6. Jana Kunz   -  

    What a doll! I love the letters on the wall. :)

  7. Kimberly   -  

    love love love! She is so adorable and her parents are blessed to have these memories of her first year.

  8. Lisa Kelly   -  

    OMGoodness, she is adorable. Is it possible she is growing cuter every day? Gorgeous images.

  9. Christin Northrop   -  

    Beautiful…How special to have such amazing images of this little ones first year.

  10. Jenna Slomp   -  

    These are so precious! Her parents will treasure these forever, what a gift you’ve captured for them!

  11. Marmalade   -  

    I love every one of these! Such beautiful artwork you have created for her family.

  12. Heather   -  

    Love them ALL! You captured such different aspects of her at each session. Beautiful stuff T :)

  13. Kristie Chadwick   -  

    I love seeing all the sessions. She is just a doll! So many great pictures to remember he first year.

Trendy Tuesday

By Terrilyn on June 23, 2009 – 12:42 pm

Behind every stylish kid is a fashionable mom. For this week’s Trendy Tuesday look, check out on line retail boutique Eden’s Bouquet. The owner and designer of Eden’s Bouquet is not only fashionable, but super with a capital, “S”. Eden’s Bouquet owner, Jennifer Stenersen, is about to have her 9th child (YES NINTH), has just finished building a new home with her family and has designed yet another amazing collection of beautiful clothes for our precious children to enjoy.

The newest Eden’s Bouquet collection is called Friday Harbor, which was inspired by a trip Jennifer took to the quaint island town of Friday Harbor in San Juan. From this new collection I just love the Heirloom Lace Swimsuit. I think it will be perfect for any little girl or even look at how fabulous it looks on this older girl. I know you can see your own child in these beach photos! And for your little man how priceless would a photo of him be in this Linen suit, tweed hat and cotton shirt. Each of the pieces in every Eden’s Bouquet collection are created to be timeless and without season. You will love everything on the website these are just a few of my new favorites.

Order from the Friday Harbor Collection between now and June 25th and use FH10 code for a 10% discount. Keep up with the Eden’s Bouquet blog for great stories and secret sales!

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Around Town

By Kelly on June 18, 2009 – 7:57 pm

What a week, and oh-so-glad the weekend is just around the corner!  Not only is it Father’s Day on Sunday which will be fun, but I’m looking forward to assisting Terrilyn at a big session on Saturday down at the beach.  Funny, that saying “A bad day at the beach is better than a good day at the office” keeps running through my mind lately  :)  And if you don’t believe that saying, then I think you’re overdue for a trip to the beach - soon!  Be sure to call us before you go - we just might meet you there!   Ok, let’s talk about the important stuff:  what’s going on this weekend of course.

Miracle Baseball’s All-Star Fan Fest, Homerun Derby and Fireworks - Fort Myers

Head out to the ballpark this weekend for Miracle Baseball’s All-Star Fan Fest, Homerun Derby and Fireworks at the Lee County Sports Complex in south Fort Myers. It kicks off with the All-Star Fan Fest from 6-10 p.m. Friday, with live music, food, a children’s area, player autographs and more. The gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday for the Homerun Derby before the Florida State League All-Star game at 7:05 p.m., with fireworks after the game. For details, call 768-4210 or visit www.miraclebaseball.com.

14th Annual Taste of the Beach - Fort Myers Beach, Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

It’s time again for Fort Myers Beach’s 14th Annual Taste of the Beach from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday on Main Street next to Salty Sam’s Marina on Old San Carlos Island. Sample food from area restaurants and enjoy a wine tasting area, cooking demonstrations, kids’ fun area, waiter-waitress obstacle course, live bands and more. For more information, call the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce at 454-7500 or visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com/cms/d/2009_taste_of_beach.php.

Peter Pan, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre - Fort Myers, now through August 8th

Follow Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, John and Tinkerbell in a high-flying musical adventure to Neverland as they face the cruel Captain Hook and his bumbling pirates in Peter Pan, on stage through Aug. 8 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers. For tickets, call 278-4422 or visit www.broadwaypalm.com.

Father’s Day Give-Away - Miromar Outlets, Estero, Friday & Saturday

If Dad loves golf, fast cars and good food, check out these Father’s Day events. Start on Friday with Miromar Outlets’ Father’s Day Give-Away featuring WOLZ 95.3’s live broadcast from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a 1 p.m. drawing for a golf trip to Amelia Island Plantation. Come back to the outlets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for “My Dad the Guitar Hero,”and rock out on Guitar Hero for the chance to win two NASCAR tickets and a $50 gas card.

Go to the Movies!

Don’t miss the Free Family Film Festival at Regal Cinemas in Naples, and at Gulf Coast Town Center and Bell Tower in Fort Myers. Each theater offers kid-friendly movies at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with first-come, first-served seating (Hollywood Naples 20, 597-4252; Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16, 454-4731; Bell Tower 20, 437-2020). Marquee Cinemas’ Coralwood 10 in Cape Coral offers a free Kids’ Summer Movie Series at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays (458-2543, www.marqueecinemas.com). Gulf Coast Town Center also offers a free outdoor movie in Market Plaza, Cinema Under the Stars, at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays (267-0783).

Have a GREAT weekend everyone, and a very happy Father’s Day!

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