Celebrating Family and Milestones | Longboat Key Family Photographer

I am often a part of milestone celebrations for babies and young children, both professionally and personally. Seems though, as we get older, those milestones tend to be less celebrated and almost dreaded. I was fortunate enough to celebrate Mary and her big milestone birthday this year. Her one wish - a photo session celebrating some of her biggest gifts, her family. Her prized Yellow Submarine even made an appearance in some of the images. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your memories.

six - Sarasota Child Photographer

Exactly Six years ago, I was in labor, and little did I know how much my world would change. On April 1, 2005, I gained a new, glorious title, "Mama, Mommy, Mom." Madelyn Sophia was born on her due date - April 1, 2005. I can not imagine that six years, later, on the night before turning six, that my sweet girl would be reading me a 50 page 4-chapter book. Madelyn truly has a heart of gold, is smart, and funny, and caring. Her eyes sparkle like diamonds when she smiles and can truly light up a room. She loves to dance, and play teacher and absolutely adores being a big sister. She is a helper and a perfectionist and hates not being good at something (wonder where she got that from). I am so proud of the little girl that she is and while part of me wants to freeze her just as she is, perfect and innocent to protect her, I am so excited to see what her future holds. So, I publish this post a bit early as I hope to be relishing every minute with my amazing six year old tomorrow, on her birthday. Here's a quick snap-shot over the past birthdays.

Madelyn was born on April 1, 2005 weighing just 6 pounds 4 ounces. It was Love at first site!

First Birthday Celebration at Gymboree

2nd Birthday Celebration - Lots of love for Elmo


3rd Birthday Celebrations at Disney - the Love for Princesses began - oh and a love for shoes too!


Fourth Birthday Celebration - still loves princesses and Minnie Mouse

Fifth Birthday Celebration - new-found love for Build-a-Bear (dressed as a princess of course). I will admit to not having my camera for her actual party. WOOPS!


and a quick snap shot after tucking her in tonight - her last night as a five-year old.

Henry - Palmetto Newborn Photographer

I'd like to introduce Henry! This little man was due on my birthday, March 17, but he had other plans. He arrived nearly three weeks early, with a head full of hair. This little man was a dream (quite literally) to photograph. He was just seven days old and really, made my job easy. I had so many favorites that I couldn't limit them this time. Congratulations Amy and George, your sweet baby boy is perfect!

Fanciful Friday - Sarasota Family & Child Photographer

I had the honor of doing a last minute session with the "A" family before their big move to FREEZING and SNOWY New Hampshire. Hope you are keeping warm and giving extra snuggles to the girls. You all will be missed, that I can say for sure. I had a very difficult time narrowing down my favorites, there were just too many. Enjoy!

Pretty sure they are the cutest fairies ever!




Sisters make the best friends






Family Fun

Shepherd - Sarasota Newborn Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing Shepherd and his family last week. This little guy was actually not so little weighing in at just under 10 lbs. He was pretty much wide awake for nearly three hours. Surprisingly, he was calm and happy the entire time. He didn't want to miss a thing and was lifting his head, turning his neck and truly watching everything around him. Big brother Finn was my helper and seemed to be taking on his new role as big brother quite well. I say it all the time, but I genuinely feel blessed to be invited into your home and to be able to provide memories that will last lifetimes. Congratulations Kim and Stephen on your newest edition.

Newborn Special

Contact me (Kimberly@FancifulPhotography.com)to book your newborn session.

Wordless Wednesday - Sarasota Child Photographer