Featured Session {Adriene & Gene} | Fort Myers Maternity Photographer

By Kelly Turner on September 1, 2010 – 10:21 am

Not too long ago, I met this lovely couple, Adriene and Gene, at Koreshan State Park for their maternity session.  Adriene and I had been emailing back and forth several days before the session about what to wear (of course), and how cool a particular shot would be, etc. – she was a great sport about all my ideas and I was thrilled to finally meet her.  We got started  right away and this image below is one of the first ones I got…aren’t they gorgeous???  She’s positively glowing and happiness about the life she is carrying was evident – as it should be!  Although I have two little ones of my own, I am still mesmerized and fascinated by pregnancy and birth.  It’s a miracle.  Plain and simple.  To be asked to capture the essence of this time in their lives was truly an honor.   Thank you both so much for spending the morning with me.  Even though it was hot, and we were all tired and sweaty by the time the session was over, I know you’ll look back on these pictures and smile.   I’m thrilled for you both, and can’t wait to meet the little one soon!

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Proofing Site Temporarily Offline

By Terrilyn on September 1, 2010 – 7:00 am

Uh oh!! Our proofing site is down!

Due to circumstances beyond our control the lifeXpressions client proofing site is currently offline. We have been assured that our hosting company is working hard to fix the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing our clients.

Stay tuned to the blog for updates.

<<<< Well what do you know, looks like we’re back online. Yay! >>>>

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Holiday Session Updates

By Terrilyn on August 30, 2010 – 12:57 pm

September Session Special Offer

 

Just a quick note to update you all on our current holiday availability and promotional offers. We do still have openings in the schedule for September sessions but October is filling fast! We’ve even got a September special for our clients who are eager to get a head start on their holiday cards and gifts…

Schedule your session to take place during the month of September and we’ll waive the upload fee when you order your holiday cards through our affiliates; TinyPrints or Minted!* That’s a $50 value & fantastic portraits for your holiday cards!

*Sorry, this offer is not valid on Mini Sessions. Your session must take place between 9/1/10 & 9/30/10.

5% Off Holiday Photo Cards

October Mini Sessions Now Available!

 

The September mini session dates filled in record time and as a result we’ve had several clients asking if we would be willing to do one more set of mini sessions for the 2010 holiday season. Well, you asked, we listened! lifeXpressions will be doing just one more set of mini sessions in time for the holidays!! Act quickly though, we’ve only got TWO OPENINGS LEFT!! More details on the Holiday Mini Sessions can be found by visiting this link.

Where? Wiggins Pass Beach (North Naples)
When? Saturday October 16th
Cost? $75.00

We’re in the office today, give us a call (800) 487-0064 or email us at info@lifexpressions.net!

Slices of Life Mini Sessions at Wiggins Pass Beach Naples Florida

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Sneak Peek {Connell, Joseph, Eloise, Oliver, Wilson, Eliot & Family}|Captiva Family Beach Portraits

By Kelly Turner on August 25, 2010 – 4:32 pm

As Terrilyn and I were driving to Captiva for this session, there were dark, ominous clouds all around  us – along with a few lightening bolts and claps of thunder too.  We were *so* worried  the skies were going to open up and pour on us.  Nope.  No way.  We weren’t have any of that!   There were eleven (yes, 11)  members of this gorgeous family that we had to get photographed before it rained and we were on a mission!  Well, as it all turned out, the weather cooperated and before we knew it the session was under way and we were chasing some seriously cute kids up and down the beach.  Apparently, people in Texas  (that’s where they’re from) certainly know how to have a good time – everyone was giggling, and playing, and having a ball, as you can see.   Oh, and it didn’t take long for the kids to find some pretty cool sand castles on the beach to explore.  Check out that last picture!  Those  stormy clouds made for a pretty awesome backdrop, eh? Yep.  We know some people who can pull some strings from time to time <grin>.

Thank you all for letting us spend an evening with you – it was a great time, and we know you’ll have wonderful memories – and images – to cherish from your trip!

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By Kelly Turner | Posted in All Session Highlights, Babies & Toddlers, Beach Sessions, Children, Families | 2 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Jennifer   -  

    Oh how COOL! love these, all of them!

  2. Joy   -  

    I love these pictures! They look like such a fun family!

Sneak Peek {Seth & Family} | Naples Family Portraits at The Secret Garden

By Kelly Turner on August 20, 2010 – 12:04 pm

A couple weeks ago, we had the pleasure of meeting Seth (who brought along his mom and dad), for a very fun session at the Secret Garden.  Terrilyn has photographed this beautiful family several times before – but this was my first time actually meeting them.  Well, let me just tell ya, Seth was just so stinkin‘ cute I could hardly stand it!   After some small talk with the star of the show, we decided to start out in the back of the property near the stream.  Seth was talking up a storm about how he wanted to get his feet wet (awwww!) .  So….we let him.  Yeah, we’re big pushovers here at lifeXpressions…it doesn’t take long at all for the little ones to wrap us around their fingers <…sigh…>.    Ok, back to the story.  Seth and Daddy cuddled up on the rock and dangled their feet in the stream – picture perfect!   Then Seth *tried* to sneak a smooch onto mama’s cheek….tried.  But, yeah, we’re always watching from behind that big lens and we  caught him in the act -  see below, Mom, for evidence <wink>.   See, I told you he was cute!

Seth, we’re smitten with you – so please don’t wait too long before coming back for another session!   In the meantime, make sure you keep giving Mommy lots of kisses, and Daddy too.  Thanks you guys – we had fun!

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By Kelly Turner | Posted in All Session Highlights, Children, Families | 5 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Christin Northrop   -  

    WOW…these are beautiful. And the one kissing mama is just perfect!

  2. April   -  

    Oh my goodness! So sweet. I love the shots with Mom AND the shots with Dad. You can really see that they both have a unique relationship with their son. He is just adorable too!

  3. Jennifer   -  

    What a gorgeous family and stunning location. Beautiful portraits!

  4. Amanda   -  

    How sweet!! I love that smile of his in the last photo, he looks like a charmer!

  5. Casey Jones   -  

    Beautiful photos, Terrilyn. I really like them all but that 6th one of him looking up at you really gets me. I feel like I know his personality just by the look on his face. Mom and Dad must be thrilled with these!!

Slices of Life Holiday Mini Sessions!! Two Dates – Two Locations!!

By Terrilyn on August 14, 2010 – 2:29 pm

Slices of Life Holiday Mini Sessions

It’s that time of year again! lifeXpressions will be offering our annual holiday mini sessions on Friday September 24th at Delnor-Wiggins Pass Beach in Naples and Saturday September 25th at the beautiful Naples Secret Garden. Our Slices of Life sessions offer the perfect opportunity to capture a few great shots- whether you would simply like to document a new milestone or capture a shot for use in your holiday cards. All of our regular products will be available making this the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping!

Sessions are quite limited and as such will be scheduled on a first come – first serve basis. The Slices of Life session fee of $75.00 is required to reserve your time. Fair warning, these sessions will book fast! We recommend calling early to ensure availability of your preferred time.

Each Slices of Life Session Includes:

- 20 minute session for up to four people

- 10-15 images presented in a private online gallery

- Special Xpressive Collections starting at $250.00

- Exclusive keepsakes and promotional albums in keeping with the current ‘Slices of Life’ theme

- 48 hour online ordering period

Slices of Life Holiday Mini Sessions on the beaches of Naples Florida

Slices of Life Mini Sessions at the Naples Secret Garden

Want to get a better idea of the beautiful images we can capture for you during your holiday mini session? Just click the links below to view a few of the fabulous portraits captured during last year’s holiday sessions at the secret garden:

2009 Mini Sessions Sneak Peek # 1

2009 Mini Sessions Sneak Peek # 2

2009 Mini Sessions Sneak Peek # 3 (Which includes a peek at the behind the scenes fun that comes with your lifeXpressions session!)

Just one more friendly reminder on those important holiday deadlines….

The last session date to ensure holiday delivery of your portraits is October 29, 2010.

The last date to order portraits for delivery before December 24, 2010 is November 15, 2010.

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Featured Session { Gwen, Grace & Grier } | Sanibel / Captiva Family Beach Portraits

By Kelly Turner on August 10, 2010 – 10:44 pm

On a glorious morning in the not-so-recent-past, Terrilyn and I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet, beautiful family while they were vacationing on Captiva Island.   They were staying at the *gorgeous* South Seas Island Resort, and we were both a little giddy with excitement that morning to check out this breathtaking destination once again.   In fact, it’s one of Parents Magazine’s Top 10 Beach Resorts for families.

This day was simply meant-to-be (some days are *just* like that, ya know?).   As we made our way down the dirt path lined with palm trees and mud puddles toward the beach,  the clouds began to separate from one another and the skies began to clear.  Then, sunshine poured on us like hot rain.  All I could think of was “wow, what a magnificent place to be!”     Gwen, Grace, and Grier (lovely little ladies!) were feeling it too!  Before we knew it  they had a little skip in their step, and were throwing handfuls of seashells back into the same waves that washed them ashore a long, long time ago.  They were splashing, and laughing, and running, and smiling from ear-to ear…all while mom and dad watched with hearts full of love.  Heck, even mom kicked off her shoes, grabbed her gorgeous girls, and hit the surf to jump waves  – yes, in their beautiful white dresses!

In fact, you would *never* know by looking at these images that we were all melting like popsicles into the sand.  It was hot, hot, hot!  Didn’t matter, because this family totally kept their cool  – everyone was smiling and having fun.  And THAT is what it’s all about.  Letting your hair down, feeling completely unbridled, laughing and being who you are – but yet knowing that your memories will be captured with skill, for you to cherish for lifetimes to come.

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Then, when the session was almost over, we went up to their balcony and captured this sweet image of the girls gazing at the ocean….and all I could think was: “penny for your thoughts?”

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Thank you Mom, Dad, Gwen, Grace, Grier for a spectacular morning.  We are so grateful you allowed us to capture these moments for you!

By Kelly Turner | Posted in All Session Highlights, Beach Sessions, Children, Families | 13 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Christin Northrop   -  

    Beautiful!!

  2. Amy Smith   -  

    Gorgeous!! What a lovely location and family.

  3. Jennifer   -  

    Aw, what lovely photos! I just adore the picture of the girls looking over the balcony and the one of them throwing the sea shells. Looks like everyone had a lot of fun!

  4. Cindy   -  

    Terrilyn, your work never ceases to amaze me! I keep telling my husband that when we come to Disney World we are definitely going to see you for our family photos. These photos are classic and beautiful. I wish they were of my family. :D :D

  5. Pammy   -  

    I have been to Captiva and I love it there. What a great location, lovely family. I love the one of the mother and daughters in the surf–so natural and care free. I am definitely coming out there with the family to have you capture us, Terrilyn! You tell the story so well.

  6. Connie Groah   -  

    What little dolls! It looks like a perfect Florida day! They will forever remember, the sun, the sand, the surf and their love for each other on this day.

  7. Julia   -  

    Love these!! Beautiful portraits of a beautiful family. I especially like the “throwing sand” one… it’s like they’re flinging fairy dust!

  8. Leslie   -  

    Kelly and Terrilyn, I want a beautiful family photo just like this over the fireplace in my living room! LifeXpressions hit another one out of the park!

  9. SherriW   -  

    OH wow, what a beautiful family. I love that family shot you took! I love how pretty the girls are (all four), and how you can see a hint of each of their personalities in this one. That is the type of memory I want of my family and two boys! The picture of them throwing seashells and the blue sky behind them – wow!

    I bet Mom and Dad are THRILLED. They have to be.

  10. marci ralph   -  

    Another home run! WOW! and this family is SO adorable! I have to agree with the earlier comments completely.. I wish we could go back in time and have you capture images like this of our family at these ages. Simply wonderful!

  11. The Shore (Tonya Marie)   -  

    Lovely color as always! What a fantastic location and such a gorgeous family too.

  12. Marmalade   -  

    AMAZING images, Terrilyn! Just stunning work. I can only imagine mom is thrilled with these – they are gorgeous. Beautiful work, beautiful family – they look so happy! Images like these show the beauty and fun of family life and you’ve done an outstanding job at showcasing the fun times here.

  13. Kristie Chadwick   -  

    Great session. Such a beautiful family and the perfect location.