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Babies, Babies, Babies!! | Cape Coral, Naples, Estero and Sanibel Newborn Photographer

June 9, 2011 – 10:00 am

So where have I been and why is the blog so quiet?! I promise, I really do have a good reason for the scarce blog entries – BABIES!

Well, okay not just babies although they do happen to have taken up most of my May and June session dates. Before the babies came the vacationing families and totally fun beach sessions. You’ll have to stay tuned and hope that I get back in here to post some of those images. <wink> The outtakes are hysterical and the rest, well, just great times with families on our beautiful Southwest Florida Coastline. And can I just say, WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS! I know that I am just tickled pink (as are most of the hotel managers I’ve spoken to recently) to see so many families making their way back to the Naples area for their vacations, some for the first time in two years.

Yes, busy is good! Unfortunately (or would that be fortunately?!) just when I thought I’d have a chance to come up for air I was hit with the Southwest Florida Baby Boom! What were all you crazy kids up to last fall?? Never mind, some things are better left unsaid! <grin> I have to admit, I am thoroughly enjoying all the squishy baby goodness coming my way so I thought I’d share some of the adorable little ones I’ve had the pleasure of photographing over the last few weeks in one post. As always, don’t forget to visit our facebook fan page as I’m known for popping up a sneak peek or session outtake there most every day. Ooo and there is a super easy to win contest going on right now too!

CAUTION: Cuteness overload below! =)

…Sweet Baby Laura…

…The Little Heart-breaker Chase…

…Grant The Champ (I say because this adorable little guy was born weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs 4 oz -OUCH! haha)…

…Josh, my little rock ‘n roller…

…Last, but certainly not least, sweet baby boy Taylor…


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Sneak Peek { Kevin & Riley } | Fort Myers Beach Family Photographer

April 18, 2011 – 7:00 am

A sneak peek of a recent beach session with my friends from Atlanta, Kevin and Riley (and some of mom too). I have been taking pictures of Kevin annually since he was only 13 months old and before every session there is some crisis that makes mom freak out and think we will never get to our session during her short stay in the area. We have (fingers crossed), yet to change the date or time of our photos in all the years…but we have had to work around a busted lip, a severe storm, sunburns, black eyes and more! But every time we have had a super fun time and captured some amazing memories.

This year although the forecast said rain, we had a beautiful day. It was super windy, but that couldn’t keep us from having our session. In 20 minutes flat we got photos of the kids in 2 outfits each, a few kisses for mom and lots and lots of smiles. Big brother, Kevin showed me a few teeth missing since the last time I photographed him and is becoming so tall it is hard to believe he will soon by 7 years old. But you have to love this boy, he could charm anyone with those huge blue eyes I love to photograph. Little sister, Riley who never wants to smile for me, had a whole new personality this year! She had so much fun letting me chase her and play hide and seek. And smiles, smiles and more smiles.

Thank you mom for sharing your beautiful family and friendship with me year after year, enjoy your sneak peek!



All done with this session….but one little grin left even with a thumb!

 

 

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Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By.

March 17, 2011 – 9:00 am

Hello, hello! Seems I, along with several of my photographer friends, had the honor of having our blogs and/or website control panels attacked by some rather unscrupulous hackers recently. Thankfully the damange done to my control panel was rather easily fixed by my dear friend Theresa, at Blogs For Photos. Thank you Theresa for getting me up and running again!

The year is off to a fantastic start with so many adorable newborns and babies, fantastic Mother & Child sessions, and now all the vacationing families filling up all of my March and most of April dates. I’m so excited to share the fun images I’ve been capturing with you all here on the blog!

Sadly, all of this busy-busy doesn’t leave me a lot of time to write blog posts but you can expect to see some short & sweet “featured session” posts to start popping up again real soon. In the mean time, don’t forget to check out our Facebook Fan Page for the latest news, the photo of the day and even a few sneak peeks as time allows. :)

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Sneak Peek { Johnny & Family } | Fort Myers Beach Family Photographer

January 25, 2011 – 11:34 am

From the lifeXpressions facebook page this morning:

Murphy’s Law – You promise a newsletter and more frequent blog updates and then end up with two busted up fingers that make typing on the keyboard all but impossible. Yikes! Hang in there though, I will be good as new and back in action real soon!!

So now you know why I’ve been so quiet…trust me…it’s not a pretty site. Since I’ve managed to simultaneously damage one finger on EACH hand I’ve been reduced to hen pecking the keys with my index fingers. Owie!! Still, I have to share a few from a very fun session I recently photographed on Fort Myers Beach. They’ve been so patient, thank you guys! Here’s a little peek of the most adorable Johnny and his family. WHAT A HOOT they were to photograph, Johnny has energy to spare, bottle it up and sell it I say. Ha-ha

Thanks so much for having me capture your precious memories, I can’t wait to see you again and meet the rest of the family in the coming months! * Note to self – by new running shoes ’cause if the rest of the little ones are as fast as Johnny here I’m gonna need ‘em! ;)

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lifexpressions photography family beach portaits in fort myers florida

lifexpressions photography family beach portaits in fort myers florida

lifexpressions photography family beach portaits in fort myers florida

lifexpressions photography family beach portaits in fort myers florida

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Sneak Peek { Xander & Charlie } | Naples Family Portraits

January 6, 2011 – 1:02 pm

When I tell you that I am so lucky to have such wonderful clients to work with, I mean it with the utmost sincerity. I cherish the relationships we develop as the years pass, watching their children and families grow. Learning what’s special to them and being able to capture that vision and freeze precious moments in time. Each time they call to schedule that next session I admit it, I get excited to see them again. I wonder how much the children have grown, what they’re interested in now.  As a parent AND a photographer I can see both sides of the coin if you will. Parents know how quickly their children grow and change but for me it’s like a giant fast-forward button has been pushed.

It seems like it was only yesterday when I first met Xander and his family on the beach in Naples. When I see the super cool dude he’s growing into I have to remind myself that it was actually way back in 2008 when I met them. You might remember Xander was the little guy taking flight over the Gulf of Mexico. The next year Mom called me to schedule a New Beginnings Session and of course I was thrilled to see them again. Mom is a knock-out, Dad is handsome as can be. What I love most of all, you can tell she is the queen of his universe. Every girl should be so lucky. And Xander, well, this little guy has personality to spare. Go ahead, take a peek at their maternity session and see for yourself. Then pop on over to this blog post to see their holiday session and see what a cutie Charlie has turned in to too. Clearly personality and good looks run in the family.

Fast forward to our most recent session when I met them at their Naples home to capture a few updated family portraits and celebrate the boys’ birthdays. Xander and I played with his Thomas the Train set while Charlie tried to charm me with his ‘shy face’. I’m told he does this when he likes someone. *smile* I won’t lie, chasing after these two energetic little guys wore me OUT. By the end of the session Xander was giving me high fives and little Charlie was snuggling in my arms melting my heart. So yeah, it was totally worth the effort. These are truly wonderful people. Great parents, loving, generous, beautiful people inside and out. When I photograph them I can see their love for each other in every.single.picture. After more than two years and five sessions together I’m proud just to be a small part of their lives and to call them my friends. Thank you Danielle and Gene, you are amazing and your children are amazing! ‘Till next time…xoxo

naples family portrait session with terrilyn oneil and lifexpressions photography

naples family portrait session with terrilyn oneil and lifexpressions photography

naples family portrait session with terrilyn oneil and lifexpressions photography

Ha-ha-ha We called this his “Baywatch Run”. Somebody was definitely hamming it up for the camera. *wink*

naples family portrait session with terrilyn oneil and lifexpressions photographyAnd in case you were wondering…these boys still love to fly!

naples family portrait session with terrilyn oneil and lifexpressions photography

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Limited Edition Mother & Child Sessions | They’re Back!!

January 5, 2011 – 9:00 am

It was about this time last year (and the year before!!) I announced the limited edition Mother & Child sessions with lifeXpressions, the response is always overwhelming. I have to tell you, these sessions brought me (and the participants) so much joy that they’ve become an annual tradition around here. To give you just a little sampling of how much fun we had take a peek into some of previous year’s Mother and Child sessions: Deena with her beautiful children; Lauren, Alec & Kaia, Connie and the ever charming Alex, Louise and her spirited little man Liam and of course I could never forget Megan & sweet baby John.

Is it any wonder that over the last few weeks I’ve received several emails from clients who are just as eager as I am for another opportunity to capture those special mother and child memories? Call us at (800) 487-0064 to schedule your Mother & Child session but please hurry, as the title implies – these mother and child session dates are limited!

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Happy New Year!! | Naples Beach Family Photographer { Featured Session }

January 3, 2011 – 12:10 pm

Well hello out there!! I bet you were wondering if I’d ever get around to sharing some new session images! The holiday season has come and gone but the work cup is still overflowing around here and sadly, the blog is usually the victim left unattended to. We’ve been busy but it’s been fun! I have to say I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful job and so many wonderful families to work with every day. I’m looking forward to meeting even more fabulous people as we move through 2011!

Here are a few of my favorites from a recent family session at the Ritz Carlton in Naples. This family was AMAZING to work with. Four totally cute children, one very beauitful Mommy and one totally fun Daddy make for um 50 or so fantastic portraits to ensure their trip to Naples is never forgotten. Your package shipped out today guys, enjoy!! Hopefully we will have the opportunity to work together again real soon!

Introducing the “T” family; featuring Gavin, Ian, Luke and Avery. family portraits on the beaches of naples florida with lifexpressions photography and terrilyn oneilAs you can see from the photos I’m sharing today this is a family that truly believes in letting kids be kids. Their love for each other and pure happiness radiates in every shot!

family portraits on the beaches of naples florida with lifexpressions photography and terrilyn oneil

Oh and I think Dad works part time as a stunt man. <grin>

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A child after my own heart! ha ha ha I thought I was the only one that jumped in the gulf fully dressed?

family portraits on the beaches of naples florida with lifexpressions photography and terrilyn oneilSo cute!!

family portraits on the beaches of naples florida with lifexpressions photography and terrilyn oneilfamily portraits on the beaches of naples florida with lifexpressions photography and terrilyn oneil

See the little legs poking out? Finding new ‘friends’ to play with is always fun!

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