"I fell for you like autumn leaves Never faded, evergreen..." Fort Walton Beach newborn photography

Seriously, what a sweet, sweet family.  I was so excited when they called me to do a shoot for them before they PSC'ed elsewhere and I was able to get to meet their newest family member for the first time!  Welcome to world, baby Eden!  You are greatly cherished! 

The Heartbreak Kids... Fort Walton Beach childrens photography

My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet you're my favourite work of art

Is your figure less than greek
Is your mouth a little weak
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?

But don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is valentines day
[Frank Sinatra]

"I will love you for you; Not for what you have done or what you will become...." Fort Walton Beach lifestyle photography

I can't even begin tell you how much I adore this duo; their story is so cool and a true testament of facing adversity straight-on and kicking it right in the shins.  Spending time with them has made me both excited and completely terrified of when my own daughters enter into "teenage-hood".  It positively gives me shivers remembering what kind of shenanigans I tried to pull during my teens but Tony has single handedly taken the road of parenting a teenage daughter with such dignity, it gives me hope that I too will survive it.  Not to mention that his daughter, Mackenzie, pretty much rocks;  sharing with me her dreams of a her future and all that she's already overcome as well as just being able to see her heart for others in the way that she serves in missions and in children's ministry has proven to me once again that there is good in this world.  I was so honored to be able to photograph them, just hanging out and being themselves.  I love how their photos reflect this father/daughter dance of a relationship, which, in essence, drives you up the wall and then, just as quickly, cocoons you in comforting love.  Fate itself couldn't have paired a better two...

"I could never count all the ways That you change me, Baby...." Crestview Newborn photography

This little guy decided to come a tad bit early - two days before his mama's maternity shoot to be exact!  We never got a chance to take some baby bump shots but a week later I was sitting in their warm home staring at this gorgeous, wide-eyed boy. I adored the way he followed my camera with his eyes and would turn in the direction of his daddy's voice; He did not want to take sleeping pictures but we finally coerced him towards the end with some warm, snuggly blankets. My favorite photo is while his big sister held him, she gently leaned down to give him a soft kiss.  There's no doubt about it, this family is swooning over their baby boy and you can see for yourself why....