Lila - Sarasota Baby Photographer

Sweet Lila's mom and I had a very long series of phone and message tag to get her session scheduled. We finally had a date and time, but then our flowery location turned into a field of weeds, the weather was stormy, and little Lila got a big "booboo". I can tell you though, this one was certainly worth the wait. Lila immediately pulled at my heart strings when I saw her in her car seat, with a flirty smile with her thumb in her mouth. I have a total soft spot for thumb suckers as my Madelyn was (and still is) one herself. Nine-month old Lila was a total trooper, never cried, despite the late time and short nap that day. I have some fantastic images of her sister and mom too - to be shared at a later date.

Mine on Monday - Sarasota Baby Photographer

"Mine on Monday" posts have taken a back-burner to the chaos over the past couple months, but I'm going to try to get back into them. I have about 12 GB of pictures of the kids; however, my hard drive is full so they are sitting in waiting until I clear some other stuff off.

Today's update will be about Caroline. She is already 8 months old. She is scooting around quite a bit (not crawling, but I'd say she'd mobile). She mostly goes backwards in an army crawl, but she also does a push-up inch worm to get places too. She is eating some finger foods and more baby food meals. She doesn't have any teeth yet despite the constant drool she's got going on. She is a babbling fool, mostly "Dadada", "Nananana", and "Lalalala", but there's an occasional "babbaba" and "mamama". Her latest party tricks are making Indian war chant sounds by banging her hand on her mouth or preferably mine. She gives me "kisses" (chomps down on my face while pulling the sides of my hair to her face). Other party tricks include cocking her head to the side when she hears "awwww". She is finally sleeping in her crib in her room at night. She started to flip over or pull up and tip forward in her sleep sling, so I think that may be retired. She's gone as long as 7 hours at a stretch one time last week, which is AMAZING! Unfortunately, I can't say that happened last night. She was up five different times, I'm hoping the thunderstorm was the problem and not a true set-back.

For size reference, Platter of Newborn Caroline:


Platter of 8-Month Caroline


My Brown-Eyed Girl!


Check out her lashes!

Dylan - Sarasota Newborn Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing sweet newborn Dylan last Sunday. She was 12 days old and one of the sleepiest newborns I've photographed. I was even able to chat with Mom and discover several connections between our family and friends. I've said it before, but it's great being able to work where I grew up. Sarasota is one big web of connections. Thank you "G" family for the opportunity to document this special time and Congratulations on your sweet baby girl.

Newborn Photographer Inspirations - SLEEPING BEAUTIES

Some of the industries' most talented newborn photographers Kelly Ryden and Tracy Raver were on the TODAY show today. Check out the interview here.

Mike - {Sarasota / Bradenton Senior Photographer}

I had the pleasure of doing Mike's senior pictures. This is one seriously cool kid! He is currently living in Italy with his family but came to Bradenton to visit his grandparents for Spring Break. I got a great lesson in culture from him. I wish you lots of luck this last month or so of school and next year at college. It was truly my honor Mike!

Annabelle - {Sarasota Baby Photographer}

Smiley, rolly(is that even a word?), chunky, happy, sweet! I couldn't come up with just one adjective to describe six-month old Annabelle. I first met this baby girl and her family when I did her newborn pictures. I can't believe how much she's changed in just six months.

London {Sarasota Newborn Photographer}

I have known sweet London's family for a long, long time. That is one of the greatest things about moving back to Sarasota where I grew up. I went to middle school with her dad and her aunt is one of my sorority sisters from FSU. Our parents vaction together and spend almost every Friday evening together.

I was thrilled at the opportunity to photograph their newest edition, London. This baby girl slept almost the entire time, making this newborn session my easiest yet! Thank you to the entire "G" family and Big Congratulations to Jeff and Scarlett (and Nana and PoPou too)!

I normally keep my sneak peeks to 3 or 4 images, but I had too many favorites.