recently we posted elena and dimitri’s sweet baby-boy. i thought i’d share with you the storyboard we designed to complement the family’s gorgeous nursery decor! vasilios has a stunning baby-blue nursery with white furniture and a whimsical chandelier, so we created this piece to capture the feel of the room, and keep mommy and daddy close by. custom artwork is one of the awesome opportunities we have to create legacy-leaving impact in families’ homes… not just gracing their decor, but serving as heirlooms for future generations!
when elena first contacted me, i could sense her sweet spirit even through her emails. arriving at her home only confirmed that assumption! there was such a calm and quietness when we arrived. it was such a pleasure to photograph baby-boy and capture some of his first special moments.
for those following our work, you know by now that our children are an integral part of what we do. i mean it when i say i don’t like to photograph newborns without my number one assistant anna, and after this session, i imagine the days when i’ll be assisting her. it is always our goal to spoil our clients and show love and honor when we photograph them; it was a dear treat to receive confirmation from elena when we arrived home from baby vasilios’ session, and i had to share her email with you:
“Hi Angela,
It was so nice to meet both you and your talented Anna yesterday! All of us (me, Dimitri, and my mom) are so impressed at how gentle and patient you were with our baby boy during the photo session. Thank you so much for wonderful experience!”
thank you so much, elena, dimitri, and grandma, for trusting us with what is precious to you. you have a beautiful baby and a beautiful life!
*i have to give words of thanks to elena’s doula (for those unfamiliar, a doula is a birth assistant!), for when elena shared the story of her calm and peaceful birth, she gave credit to this wonderful woman. as an advocate for natural birthing, it was awesome to hear the story, and of the powerful vocation that doulas have!
tiffany is our neighbor, and a mom with a love for girly things as great as her little girl’s! she wasn’t able to be at the session, so i’m super excited to share a few images of her adorable babies! enjoy, mom and dad! (you guys did a great job – i love these! )
she’s making her grumpy face here on purpose, i promise!
usually i have a strong preference for color or black and white, but i think i love these equally.
sweet baby-brother! i love this image because it was at the very end of the session, and while i was shooting away with his big sister, anna had picked up this little guy to snuggle. i want to eat him for dessert. (man, i’ve gotta quit admitting that…)
just a few more.
thank you guys, and miss jenny, for a super wild-and-crazy-fun morning! (and thank you as always, my own girl, for totally rocking.)
hugs! –miss angela
p.s. – it’s time again for some blog-love fun. leave some comments for the adorable v. family. 20 comments earns them a special gift!
it’s no secret that i’m smitten with kylie. she and her big brother and sister (well, okay, and mom and dad!) are my dream models. their love for each other shines through in each of their sessions, and they’re willing to put up with crazy miss angela to get their memorable images. this session commemorates baby sister’s one year birthday, and as usual, she spoiled me rotten with her dramatic expressions, her heart-stopping gaze, and of course, her attentive family.
truly, i can’t take it.
baby-girl, your family adores you… and what an awesome family they are.
mommy didn’t plan to get “caught” on this session, but i couldn’t help myself.
…and the smash-the-cake. seriously love the delicate little handling of her cupcake. it was, i’m pretty sure, her first taste of junk food. (tainted by miss angela – i’m sorry!) she ate like such a lil’ lady… even covered in frosting! (*special note for all the mommas – this adorable ensemble was created by my friend alicia of too too precious. visit her facebook page for ordering info!)
who’s the yummy one?!
miss angela loves you, kylie-baby! tristan and mackenzie, i like you guys quite a lot, too!
mike is a fabulous DJ we had the privelege to work with at several weddings, where we grew to respect and really like him and his beautiful wife, victoria. when they shared with us during a reception that they were expecting their first lil’ one, we giggled and danced with them… and then even more so when they asked us to do their maternity session. (okay, angela giggled and danced…)
anywhoo, when victoria agreed to be brave and creative and play with us on the beach, anna and i couldn’t wait.
when we say, “loving legacy,” we mean not just yours, but ours, too. as homeschool parents, we consider our family business to be part of our kids’ education. you’ll often find one of our own to be assisting us… they’re learning photographic art and technique alongside their parents, and we’d be thrilled if someday they take us over.
i’m so spoiled to get to “work” with clients like this, and with my tiny little girl, who doesn’t just help me, but is developing a creative voice all her own, with growing technical skills to match. pretty soon, i’ll be assisting her. can’t wait!
i’m proud to be your mama, sweet girl. it’s an honor to work alongside you.
and one more momma-word: our girl doesn’t just stand over my shoulder. these images are her own composition and even posing… all manual exposure on our professional equipment.
and now, the slideshow mike and victoria requested for their baby shower.
can’t wait to meet you, baby-girl! if you’re half as pretty as your mommy and kind as your daddy, they’re going to need bodyguards.
Angela Sackett is a primarily natural light lifestyle photographer in Tampa Bay, Florida. Specializing in families from engagement to maternity, weddings to newborns, and new brides to grandparents, it is our passion to help you create and capture your family's legacy. Loving Legacy Photography is available in Seminole, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, and surrounding areas, as well as for travel in Florida and worldwide. For more information, visit us at www.lovinglegacyphotography.com and www.facebook.com/lovinglegacy . We can't wait to meet you!
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