Category Archives: Our J.O.Y. Babies!

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Introducing Paisley {Then & Now}

I first had the opportunity to work with Paisley when she was just a few days old. As a member of the Just One Year program she’s become a fairly regular star here on the blog. Now at a year old she just recently graduated from the JOY program, I have to say, I am going to miss our regular play dates. It has been so much fun watching her blossom into this beautiful, playful little lady and Mom always has the CUTEST outfits for her!

Here is Paisley {then} as published in The Big Book of Babies:

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and here she is {now}

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PEEK-A-BOO! We sure had fun that day!

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We asked Paisley’s Mom to answer a few questions for the blog, here’s what she had to say:

What is your favorite children’s boutique?

Children’s Couture, Fort Myers”

Photographs are important to me because…

“They Capture the moment that is gone in the blink of an eye. My baby is only as small as she is today. Tomorrow she will be bigger.”

A night out with the children? It can be done! What is your favorite child-friendly restaurant?

First Watch - We get a cool placemat, crayons, and our very own cup. Of course the pancakes are our favorite! Mimi’s Cafe’ is great too. Their kids meal comes with oreo dirt dessert complete with worms! (Gummy ones, of course!)”

Mom’s need TLC too, where do you go to be pampered?

Spada, Fort Myers”

Often family traditions are handed down through the years, others we start ourselves. What are your favorite family traditions?

“Family dinners, letters from Santa, church on Sundays. A very specific one, we save our Christmas cards & every night at dinner during our blessing we say a prayer for family.”

What do you love about lifeXpressions? { Hey, you know you would ask too! }.

“Aside from Terrilyn being an outstanding photographer ( she really captures the everyday love). I really think lifeXpressions is a first class operation. I love the little things: the Christmas ornament, the accordion mini books, the stuffed dog goodie-bag she brought to the promotional mini sessions, even the cute tissue paper that comes in the photo boxes. My husband jokes that you are like chocolate - once you get a little you just can’t stop!!”

Note from Terrilyn: Alright, that seriously has to be the BEST compliment I’ve ever received - comparing me to chocolate - ha ha ha I love it!! Thank you for your sweet, sweet words. I can’t wait to see you all again!

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Sneak Peek, Paisley

Who’s birthday is it anyway?!
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Sometimes I just crack myself up .

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It’s Paisley’s birthday!! Yep, another JOY baby turned one!! Paisley is a girl on the move - she wasn’t completely able to walk on her own yet as of our session but she could sure move fast! Some of her many talents include, stair climbing, doggy catching, modeling, and she even plays piano. Not too shabby for someone who’s only had a year to practice!

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Happy birthday sweetie!

Click to follow the blog to Paisley’s Newborn Session … or… Paisley at 7 months! Paisley’s graduation from the JOY program means there are currently 2 spaces available in our Just One Year program. Feel free to email or call the studio for more information on the benefits of joining our Just One Year program.

The latest Naples Graduate…

No, not that kind of graduate! I mean the latest graduate of the JOY program!

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This little man is just a complete joy to photograph, all you have to do is say hi to him and he lights up.

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It’s hard to say goodbye. I’ve really enjoyed spending the last year with Alec and his family and I am certainly going to miss seeing his smiling face every couple months - and his sister too!!

I have three Just One Year graduates this month! What does that mean for me? Lots of hugs and saying goodbye for now. I hope that my JOY members will continue to call for those special times as their babies turn into toddlers and preschoolers! What does this mean for lifeXpressions? The completion of these JOY programs also means for the first time in many months I am accepting new babies into the Just One Year program! I love meeting new people and babies are my favorite kind of people! :D ;)

Sneak Peek, Paisley

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Paisley is not only a member of my JOY (Just One Year) program, she is also a complete JOY to photograph!! She was full of smiles and giggles the day of our session. They really don’t get much cuter do they? Her eyes, her smile, the WAY-TOO-CUTE expressions, she looks like a little doll. I could photograph her all day.

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Sneak Peek, Sturgis

Ooo - ooo - ooo I get to share one of my JOY babies!! Yahoo

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Say hello to one of the most adorable little guys in Estero, Sturgis! Wub

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Cute, cute, C-U-T-E!

Oh how I love my Just One Year sessions. Looking at this sweet face you can see just how appropriate the JOY nickname has become … enter little A. of Naples … finger nibbling, gummy grinning, buddha belly, melt your heart into a puddle of goo, JOY program member extraordinaire …

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Welcome Paisley

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Join me in giving a very warm welcome to the newest member of the JOY program, Paisley. Now come on, with a beautiful, unique name like that - you just KNOW Mom & Dad are going to be the coolest! :) This little sweetie is going to spend her first year with lifeXpressions and we are going to have fun! She was such a well behaved little girl during our newborn session. Slept on cue, woke up on cue, no tears. She made my job look easy. Crossing fingers that the 3 newborns I’ve got this week are so kind to me. *knock on wood*

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Look at those tiny tootsies, don’t they make your heart melt?

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Sometimes things fall into place so perfectly and a mood strikes. Not always the traditional photograph but then, I’m not always a traditional photographer. There are certain images that strike me as having a larger meaning. One that may not always be outwardly clear but can often be seen when you take the time to feel the emotion of the photograph. This is one of those images. I see this as a wall portrait, on canvas, titled “Our Gift From Above”. Ok, so this is my corny moment of the day. But it works for me, the light falling gracefully onto the top of her head, cradled in Daddy’s protective hands. I adore the shadows and the mood showcased here. *adore it* In fact, it may end up becoming one of my studio samples.

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