'I have a blue balloon, a happy tune Love enough to last me all through the afternoon' - FWB Maternity Photography

I was beyond thrilled when I was asked to photograph this couple's maternity.  I took their engagement photos and, in about a week and a half, will be photographing their brand new baby boy, Oliver!!!  These are the reasons I do what I do - I become invested in people's lives and get to take this incredible journey with them through the milestones of their lives and it is such an honor and a blessing to me - more than words could describe!  I love that the mama-to-be came to me with so many of her own fun ideas for this shoot - we had such fun, even in the midst of a teeny-tiny surprise rain shower!  Congratulations to Joey & Rachel on the birth of their son; I can't wait to meet him!!

'Love Me Like a Song' - Fort Walton Beach Maternity Photography

I just adored shooting this couple as they prepared to welcome their sweet baby girl into the world.  The love between them just radiated like the sun that shone around us - I also had SUCH a blast as there was a certain adventurous spirit among us as we ventured into the water amidst some pretty crazy waves.   Enjoy these photos and best of luck to the expectant couple!

May the Fourth Be With You {i-friday roundup}

Hope everyone had a fabulous holiday this week - whether you were traveling or enjoying a stay-cation! I am going to be having some insane sneak peeks here soon as I've been having a shoot a day for the past couple of days but for now, it's time for an i-friday roundup!

Lydia's very into being her own little independent self these days.  She spotted that the kitchen cabinets were open and  decided she was going to get herself a snack - chicken broth.  Hmmm, interesting choice Lulu.  So she got out a bowl and attempted to fill it with her snack but couldn't figure out how to get the broth container open.  See her in the lower right hand photo of her rubbing her chest - she was saying please, I'm assuming "please help me!" I was nice and got her a better snack ;)

1).  Ava being my little "Alice" - having her reading time out under a tree. Just glad she didn't spot any garden snakes!  2) Charlie & Lola - some of our favorite books!  3). Some of my favorite days, hanging out at home with a cup of coffee in hand doing "NUTHIN" !  4) We found the certificate Ethan received when he had his pirate makeover at Disney this past March - his official pirate name is "James Keelkidd" - aaarrgghh!

5) Don't know who ordered an iced coffee with caramel syrup but it wasn't me!!! Bleh - I try not to get too mad when the baristas mix up my drink but it sure makes for an unsatisfying two hour ride to a photoshoot!  6) Star Wars battles in the living room - may the FOURTH be with you!  7) A cake that looks like a hamburger -yum question mark ????  8)  Ava and her bestie - watermelon girls on Independence Day!

9 - 10)  Chore sticks for the kiddos - gotta start earnin' their keep 'round here! 11) Mermama and merbaby - a gift from the Price girls!  12)  Ava's artistic version of Lola from "Charlie & Lola"

Have a great weekend y'all! xoxo

Land That I Love...

So, it's a day late but we were having too much fun & festivities over at our house yesterday!  Hope everyone else had a happy and safe Independence Day.  Happy Birthday America!!

CREDITS: elements used from "Made in America" by Britt-ish Designs