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Munchin’ on Sand on Naples Beach

Just going to pop in and post one or two, really quickly. I’m a little backed up and bouncing off walls just thinking of everything I need to do but my computer doesn’t move as quickly as my brain does so instead of crossing things off here I sit, waiting, working, waiting, working, waiting. Oye! I really need to find a way be in two places at once…seriously. It would make life so much easier! ha ha

So, I’m sharing a quick one today, this little guy is Adrian. He recently visited the Naples area for his first birthday. Now obviously he brought the family along with him, but I’ll share more of them later. Mom swears up and down this little guy wasn’t enjoying the beach at all in the days prior to our session. In fact, if I remember correctly there was mention of tears and meltdowns as soon as the toes hit the sand. Well, let’s just say that was NOT the case when I arrived that day. In fact, I’d say this little man thought the sand was de·li·cious! *snicker*

This is one of those shots that when you first look at it you can’t help but to giggle out loud. You know, the kind of giggle that sneaks up on you and makes you snort when you laugh. Yea, that kind of funny!

Ok, just one more because he’s so stinkin’ cute! I need a caption for this one. Something that reads, “Who me? I didn’t eat the sand, honest!”

Sneak Peek, Dario and Kristina Visit Naples Beach

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Meet Dario and Kristina - full of spunk and energy and their session proofs certainly showcase that! Dario was such a ham I swear he looked at me like I had two heads when I started teasing him and said, “Betchya can’t splash me!”. ha ha It was all in good fun, it’s HOT this time of year, I’ll find any excuse to get in the water!

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Kristina is my beautiful beach ballerina, isn’t she lovely? Mom wasn’t entirely sure about leaving her long curly hair down but I’m so glad she did, at least for part of the session. It’s the beach after all and long wavy beach blown hair just seems natural. I just adore, I mean seriously LOVE the shot of her running away and laughing! The small web-sized image can’t do it justice, this playful expression and the beautiful skyline deserve to be enlarged. I’m thinking maybe I need a new canvas sample!

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What’s even more fun is that they brought along their Grandma and Grandpa to get in on the action. I love sessions with extended family members, especially in this type of setting where they can play with the children and just do what they do best as opposed to sitting and smiling at the camera the whole time. I know as time goes by and I pull out the photo album I’ll have tons of snapshots showing me what my parents look like, but the images I truly treasure are the ones that show WHO they are and how much my children love them, the amazing connection that spans generations. To this day I get goosebumps when my little girl runs to my Daddy and he swoops her up in his arms. So much strength and wisdom- I’m getting all sentimental just thinking about it now.

Well Mr & Mrs L. I hope I was able to capture a bit of that for you! :)

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Sneak Peek, Dominic, Isabella, & P.J. visit Naples (Naples Beach Photography)

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish…this bunch of cuties had the most adorable coordinated clothing. I’ve really got to hand it to Mom, she totally outdid herself! Ahhh, I wish I had time to share more but it’s after 5:00 pm and I’ve got to go pick up my own little monkeys.

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One Tough Cookie…

Meet sweet little Lila - awe, isn’t she a beauty!? Lila was visiting Naples (with her Mommy & Daddy of course). The morning of the session she welcomed me, almost immediately, with a big smile. So I thought to myself, “Self - this is going to be a breeze!” Ha - famous last words! It seemed as though the sight of the camera made that sweet smile disappear. I’d put the camera down, she’d laugh and giggle, I’d pick it up and get this -

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Oh yes, it is a perfectly beautiful expression but I knew she had this really cute smile hiding in there and I was determined to catch it. Especially considering the fact that they had traveled to the area and would be heading home soon. At one point Mom leaned over and said, “Grandpa’s going to meet us here, he always makes her laugh.” Well, Grandpa arrived alright - with reinforcements!

Mom emailed this photo to me after our session, do you see the line of people trying to elicit a smile from this one little girl?? Let’s count them shall we? 1..2..3..4..5..6.. I lost count! Surely this crowd could find Lila’s elusive smile and make her giggle with delight.

Picture Day for Lila

Yeah, that’s me, elbows in the dirt, bottom in the air.What a flattering pose eh? Note to self: Must refrain from sticking my fanny in the air in front of clients. Not my best angle to be sure! With her own personal entertainment crew at hand, surely Lila would smile now…

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Nope. Not a chance.

So what do you think? Did I ever catch Lila’s sweet smile for Mom and Dad?

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Ha, of course I did silly! Was there ever any doubt?

Sneak Peek, Katherine & Matthew

I happen to know that the Mommy has been waiting very patiently for her sneak peek so I wanted to pop it up real quick before I call it a night. These two are just so adorable - my biggest challenge is deciding which to showcase on the blog. Mr. & Mrs. B , you’ve got your work cut out for you! ha ha ha
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This one totally cracks me up every time I see it!

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Sneak Peek, Beach Day

I’d take a beach day over a snow day ANYday! Just looking at these makes me want to grab the kids and head for the sand. I’ll share a bunch today, this was an extended family session with three adorable children between the two families.
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Not ‘Just Another Day At the Beach”

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I am often asked if I photograph adults. Meaning executives, models, actors, and so on. My response, Yes!! Of course I do! Though my first love and loyalty lies with child photography I do enjoy having the opportunity to work with adult subjects. These sessions give me the opportunity to set scene and plan the next shot as opposed to my child sessions where I am forced to rely on instinct and quick thinking. Both are inspiring and challenging sessions, just very different from each other in the approach and the outcome.

Tonight I’m going to share some images from a recent session with an aspiring actress. Some of the images may be a bit more daring than what you are used to seeing showcased on lifeXpressions, rest assured, images showcased here will always be “G” rated. :)

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To keep the page loading quickly I have reduced the size of the following images. To view the images larger simply click on the thumbnail. :)

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