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i’ve mentioned before how spoiled i am to photograph miss “k” and her brother and sister.  seriously, any photographer would envy me… they make my job easier than sipping a latte (and sweeter, too)…  we met recently to capture six months photographs for baby-girl’s first year album.  i’ve been stretching my comfort zone and doing some work in the studio, and it was really fun to have one of the best models on the planet to work with. well… i’ll just let the images speak.

thank you so much, “f” family, for being such good friends, and for being clients who walk the journey with me as i grow… and most of all for trusting me with this great privelege.

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megan is so beautiful.  there is something so magical about a baby “bump…” it’s perfectly reflective of the act of creation, of the provision of the Creator…

sweet devin got to hang with us when his family did a multigeneration portrait in the fall… it made my heart smile when he hopped out of the car for this session and came running for a big hug (sniffles…)

this image is funny because i told him to be serious and this is what i got from the sweetest boy ever… this look lasted about one eighth of a second!!

oh, how a baby can bring a family together even more tightly knit.

so totally cool how gabe looks at his bride and their little-one-on-the-way.

hard to believe a little one lives in this tiny space!

gabe and megan, you know how i love your family.  thank you for the privelege to capture another page in the beautiful story that is your lives.

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okay, i said katelyn rocked the dress, but oh, my, lucas was pretty amazing, too.  i shot katelyn and luc’s engagement just over a year ago, and shot second for the amazing jason angelini at their wedding.  this weekend we had a blast meeting up with some other photographers (who don’t normally shoot couples, so it was so fun for them!!).  i had some photography techniques i was dying to experiment with, and these two were willing guinea-pigs.  with a rainy forecast, i was blown away when my beautiful friend and client showed up with rockstar hair and makeup, ready to work her custom gown to its fullest.  what a totally cool way to kick off your second year of wedded bliss!!

katelyn and lucas took a trolley from their ceremony to their reception.  when the trolley came by, we knew we had to grab the shot…

the morning of the shoot, katelyn said she sat, nervous, after hair and makeup, feeling like it was her wedding day.  she had amazing wedding images, so it was a privelege to get to go back out and “play!!”  of course, she was even more relaxed this time around, so it made for some oh-so-fun images!!!

you two are the most awesome.  thank you so much for a fun, playful night… you are awesome models and your romance is an inspiration… we value you so much as friends!!  (and thanks for letting anna “practice” on you, along with the rest of us crazy photographers…)

big hugs!!  love, angela

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stephanie is a beautiful mom of three, and it was such a privelege to meet her beautiful baby-boy.  how brave are you, supermom, hopping over streams and hanging out with us in the nature preserve to capture these amazing images of your precious son.  thank you so much for trusting us with your time and your memories of this awesome time in your lives.  enjoy every moment!

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princess-girl makes four in her little crew, and it was a pleasure to meet this little angel last week.  thank you so much, erin, for bringing miss “k” to meet us and model for us!  hugs and we look forward to seeing you again! big sister “j,” you are awesome – thanks so much for working hard to earn your popsicle, sweet-pea!  i am looking forward to hanging out with you and the other siblings soon… i hope you’ll bring daddy, too! 

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i’ve said it before, but being a four-boy-momma (not to forget my princess-girl), i am always impressed when i get to photograph awesome and manly guys at the start of their lives of independence.  brandon an i met earlier this year for a preview-session, and this time he brought his amazing family (see the “a family” post a couple days back!).  he was a great sport about being asked to climb a tree, among other adventurous parts of his senior shoot.  thanks so much, brandon, for creating some awesome images.  we are honored to be part of this “beginning” of the next part of your journey.

 I couldn’t resist a little “outtake.”  for those who follow us, you’ll know that recently my husband “came home” to run the business side of Loving Legacy Photography, and he’s shooting and editing as well.  i’m not so sure he signed on for this type of “work,” but he’s an awesome willing participant in my wild-haired schemes… and actually, the resulting shot was his idea.  nice call, honey!  way to take one for the team…

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riley, her guests, and her momma have been crazy-patient with me as her party fell before the Christmas craze, and then we had a little time securing the model releases… {aspiring photographers, here’s a little side note: never, ever publish the images of children, especially, without releases.  it’s so important to protect our kids and honor our clients!!}

so without further ado, here is the looooooooong awaited preview of riley’s adorable tea party!  for those wondering, Loving Legacy Photography does events photography, and portrait tea parties are something we’d like to offer our clients on a custom basis.  please contact us for more details!!

riley’s guests brought their American Girls dolls or other special friends, and they enjoyed cupcakes and fruit along with “tea,” and each girl had her photo taken at our portrait cottage!

girls, your photos are almost all done, and you’ll be getting a special gift from Loving Legacy Photography.  thanks for a super fun morning!

before this beautiful sunrise, these two had never met.  somehow, though, through the sisterhood of carrying the most precious of creations, they set aside goosebumps and shivers (it was 45 degrees on this tampa morning!) and created the most beautiful images.  thank you so much, tiffany and jen, for allowing us to capture your little ones before they came out to meet us all.  i can’t wait for your newborn sessions!!

a shout-out to frogs and flowers boutique.  Sharlene is not only amazing as a visionary and designer of boutique childrens’ clothing; she has now launched a line of maternity and newborn props.  if you are looking for excellent customer service, along with beautiful boutique items for your portrait session, she’s your girl.  she’ll even custom design items to meet your needs!

mary and i have had a love-and-hugs kind of friendship ever since she told me my work made her cry {in a good way   }  and i was able to do a model session with her awesome son Brandon.  i’d been excited to get to capture the whole family, and her other three boys were just as wonderful.

as a special treat, mary’s grandma came for the session.  mary had bought matching bracelets for the two girls, and they reminded me of the necklace from Titanic.  what beautiful hands…

and what an elegant lady.  i hope to be this beautiful someday.  and you know how i love a sassy lady – i think you wear sass so well when you get older.

the romance is very much alive in this household full of men…

thank you so much, Mary, for trusting me with your amazing family.  you are a woman i admire, and your boys, for the record, make me teary-eyed, too.  hugs!!! –angela

ps. – a little gift to Mary is waiting if all her friends and family leave 15 comments!!!   give them some blog-love!

what an ethereal morning… Heaven-light poured through the trees… the grass danced and the sweet girl who allowed us the treat of capturing her beauty was a joy to spend time with. 

for my photographer friends, the following shot was taken by my nine-year old princess-girl.  

(i forgot to watermark for her; it should say “anna-girl-with-a-camera”)

nikon D200, 28-75 2.8, ISO 200, manual exposure.

caitlyn is a tender-heart who loves to read classics and play piano and guitar… she has a wonderful future ahead.  thank you, mom, for trusting us… and thank you, caitlyn, for letting us share your heart.  it was pure joy!

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