Posts Tagged ‘portrait’

the deflavis family

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Oh summer rain-why must you show your dreary face on evenings when I have photo sessions?
Even though Southeast Georgia had an 80% chance of rain, I knew I HAD to make the trek up there for the DeFlavis family. You see, this was another very special session. Dina will soon be leaving behind Tony and little Tommy while she is doing a tour in Bahrain for the next year.

I’ve shared similar stories before and they all break my heart a little. But, I am so happy to be able to capture memories for these families to hold onto while they are apart.

Dina requested that we do her family’s session in an old car shop near their home. Thankfully it was covered-because, of course, the rain came. It was hot and humid… if you aren’t from THE South, you can’t possibly know humid like we do. It was pretty miserable, but the DeFlavis’ were great.
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Two of my favorites!!!
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Tony, you’re a hoot.

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Can you get any cuter, Tommy?
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Cruisin’….Can’t you just hear the “brrrrrrrrr” sound?
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Sleepy baby
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shelbye | 9 years

Friday, September 4th, 2009

I posted a few other shots from Shelbye’s session here. Not much to say on this session, except that Shelbye is such a sweetheart-and that this is definitely the session of a nine year old bookworm. ;)

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She loves books and horses. We combined the two!
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Juicy apple.
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Pocahontas? Just a little? Come on
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Mmm yes, three of my faves!
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Like I said, nine. Laughing to mom doing the underwear dance.
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Work it, honey.
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And then the light proceeded to disappear.
Thank you Shelbye, for being such a trooper. I know you didn’t feel well. :)

sneak peak | rebekeh

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

The ice cream man was not a planned part of our shoot-but it was the perfect opportunity.

Meet Rebekeh. She’s 5 and started kindergarten this year! We held hands and romped through very wet grass together, twirled, jump-roped and ate ice cream. I think that makes us friends.
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sahar and samad | part 1

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

I am sooo excited to share the nikah (a Pakistani wedding ceremony) of Sahar and Samad with you. I anxiously awaited this event for MONTHS!

I absolutely love the Naem family-so hospitable and friendly. Thank you for allowing me into your home to capture Sahar’s getting ready process.

The process actually started 4 days before the wedding when Sahar went to have her Mehndi (or Henna) done.
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Then, the big day..
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I just love the extra dimension that the henna adds to all the pictures
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Sahar’s sister, Saman, touches up her make-up
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LOVE!!!
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Many more of these shots, but Sahar removed her head scarf to finish getting ready and I agreed not to share those.
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Elegant-right?
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Mom helps pin the scarf
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Sana and Saman finish the job.
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Timeless
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GAH! So beautiful!!!
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The infamous ring shot
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Before we left, Sahar’s mother copied down a prayer to ward of nazar (or the evil eye).
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Come back soon for the actual nikah photos!

sneak peek | shelbye

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

OHH!! I just love when I have complete freedom when it come to planning a shoot. Shelbye was such a doll. I have SOOOO many great shots. Here are just a few-for now.
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I love just-before-sunset light!!
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jenelle | maternity shoot

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Once again, Facebook has connected me to new clients. I briefly met Jenelle at the Inaugural First Coast Worksite Wellness Conference where I was the photographer for the event. Later, Jenelle saw pictures I had done of Lowrie through Facebook-and voila!

Jenelle and Steve braved the (HUGE) bugs and soaked ground to do their shoot in this “field” off the highway. It was a little creepy back there- not gonna lie. THANK YOU for being such good sports!

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Scary abandoned houses make for beautiful backdrops.
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The ground? Practically a swamp- FEEL the love!
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oohhh!! Two of my favorites!
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Then we almost got rained out! On the way downtown for our second session, it poured and poured. So hard, we could barely see and cars were driving with hazards on. I called Jenelle to see what we should do and we decided to press on to see if we could ride out the storm.

Boy am I glad we we did. It hadn’t even rained at the location I had in mind.
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Two more faves!
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And then the rain came.
Whoever thought to call Florida-”The Sunshine State”? It rains ALL the time.

emma | 3 weeks

Monday, August 10th, 2009

A 3 week old is a little past my normal “rule” of 2 weeks for newborns- but tempt me with ruby red lips, creamy baby skin and a head full of hair and I just can’t resist!!

Emma was not a sleepy baby- at all! (I’ve had a recent bunch of wide awake babes!) But we managed to get lots of adorable sleeping shots!

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AHHH, bliss!
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ALL girl
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FAVE!
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The next two just pulled at my heartstrings. Its what I imagine being a mother must FEEL like.
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Lisa and Scott, thank you for having me. You have one gorgeous little girl!

kelly and troy | part 2

Monday, August 10th, 2009

So the ceremony ends and Troy says “Let’s get a beer!”

And we did

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(photos by Mason)
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Then it was time to order..Kelly and Kael weren’t all that impressed by the day’s specials. “Can we just have a hamburger??”
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and some more drinks?
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They opted for steak, rather than a hamburger. :) (photos by Mason)
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Uh-oh, someone is tired…
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Kelly looking beautiful- with her fancy bib
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The girls
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This is the current background on my computer..
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Can’t forget the bouquet toss! Random, yes.
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and more rings
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We didn’t stay long back there.. smelled like fish :)
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Mason nabbed this beauty.
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II absolutely love when by brides provide me with plenty of time for romantics. We had nearly 2 hours to just take pictures.. AWESOME! Thank you so much Kelly.
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Two of my favorites of Kelly and Troy-the colors are just so dreamy
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And this series makes my heart palpate
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Kael wasn’t so keen on having his picture taken
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A beautiful ending to a beautiful day
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Congrats Kelly and Troy! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day.