Oh gosh, I don’t even know where to start. I’ve been photographing this family since 2005, little Kevin wasn’t quite a year old for our first session together. Through the years Mom and I have developed a friendship and often joke about Kevin growing up to marry my little Olivia, with their matching blonde hair, big baby blues, and sweet disposition we feel quite certain it would be a winning combination, of course only time will tell. 
This year our goal was to capture some amazing brother and sister moments on the beach. You know, at least one of those photographs that like you might see on a Hallmark card, something they could look back on years from now that would be a sweet reminder of their annual trips to Naples. You know where this is going don’t you?
Kids are unpredictable at best and I don’t think any of us expected sweet little Riley to give a such a swift yank to Kevin’s hair mid-giggle. Of course having watched my own daughter blindside her brothers a time or two I’m fairly certain it’s just the nature of siblings. No worries, Kevin was a good sport, I think his pride was hurt more than anything and Mom was quick to console. (Side note: See Mom’s lovely white dress, she wasn’t part of the session but she knows me well enough by now to know that I’ll shoot whatever moves me and always dresses to match the children ‘just in case’. Smart lady!)
Thinking that it might be best to postpone our Hallmark moment for a little while, I decided to try and capture some individual shots of the kids for mom. Then, after a little game of tag, some hide and seek, a chorus or two of Itsy-Bitsy-Spider and we were back in business.
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I positioned Kevin next to this big tree to get a few individual shots and guess who decided to walk right up and plop herself down beside him? Riley of course! There was no way she was going to let big brother steal the spotlight. *giggle* I absolutely adore the look they’re giving each other in this shot.
When we’d all but given up hope on getting the shot – it took less than 10 seconds to get this.
Feeling rather accomplished, we decided to release them from their modeling contract…at least until our next session together.
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How do you ever get such awesome shots on the beach is beyond me…great images as always
Oh my gosh, isn’t this little cutie from the Big Book of Babies that you were published in?? Adorable as ever Terrilyn!! Love your beach work!
Yep, little sisters are like that. She’s so cute and so lucky to have such a wonderful big brother to look after her. You managed to capture some beautiful memories for them girl!
I have to say Terrilyn, I think these are some of my all time favorites! Gorgeous kids, breathtaking scenery, and fantastic color – LOVE the pink!!!
Thanks everyone!
April, yep, that’s him alright. You’ve got a great memory – wow!
Kelly, Mom has got the style thing down doesn’t she? Beautiful!
Oh wow, those brother & sister shots are priceless! It really pays off to be persistant.What beautiful portraits, no wonder Mom keeps coming back for more!
OMGoodness, these are just stunning. I love the Hallmark image at the end, but I’m even more in love with the under the tree shot above it, their expressions made me giggle. Mum will just have to have both of them huge on her wall I think.
Oh my goodness! Your photos make me long for the beach!! I love all of these!
OH yeah! These are gorgeous. Those last few images are breathtaking!!! Beautiful children, location and such quality work!
Perseverence pays off! Those last two shots are the perfect brother and sister images
. Great week as always Terrilyn! Looks like everyone had fun at the session – hair yanking and all 
Gorgeous images – beautiful backgrounds. You rock that beach! I can’t wait to have a Life Expressions session someday on the beach with you!
Gorgeous color and amazing captures! I especially love *the sibling* shot.
Such adorable children and wonderful photos. I love THE shot of both of them together (which would look marvelous as a canvas), but the shot of them both giving mom hugs is my favorite. As a mom, I know how few shots we get with our kids and this one is just precious.
I LOVE those last two images – just perfect!!
These are just precious! Wonderful work!
That sibling shot was definitely worth your patience and persistance, it’s beautiful! Also love the one where they’re walking away, so sweet!
I think the last three should hang as a gallery – love them all!! Mom did a fabulous job on the wardrobe and yes, she’s very smart to dress herself as well.