2017 in Review | St. Augustine Photographer

WOW.

What. A. Year. 

March will be four years in business for me, but this year was the first year I went from side gig to doing photography full time. I can't even believe it. I have met so, so many incredible families this year. Near and far. Shared in excitement with my clients on their vacations. I've seen more rainbows and stunning sunsets this year than my entire life combined. Had local clients become instant friends. Witnessed so many beautiful babies enter this world. Sometimes crying behind my lens with tears of joy, other times sobbing in my car after hard births. But every birth I left inspired. Fuck are women strong. I got to document wrinkled newborns and parents in that glorious new life haze. 

I can't believe I get to do this. To everyone who stepped in front of my lens this year- you make my heart soar. Thank you. 

Here's to 2018! 

In Hospital Fresh 48 Newborn Session | Jax + St. Aug Photographer

Such a sweet newborn session! I’ve been in many labor and delivery rooms since having my babies - but I’m not usually on the postpartum/ recovery side of things. Oh the feels. I’m so excited to be capturing these sessions! This baby was seriously THE most adorablly expressive newborn you ever did see! Total mommas boy- I adored capturing these two in their sacred & quiet space before life with two big brothers and the every day hustle moves in <3

Little Lady E | A Home Birth Fresh 48 Story | Jacksonville + St Augustine Newborn Photographer

This lady's newborn session couldn't have gone better! This family nailed it. Big brother as batman? You betcha! Camera happy fur baby? YUP. I am willing to bet that in 20 years batmans parents will remember and chuckle at his determination to wear his costume far more than they would have remembered picking out matching outfits. This family is picture perfect and it was such an honor to document them in all their glory! Oh and the momma of this tribe is Jen of Mumda. Super star doula/ local business owner. If you're looking for support during your pregnancy / birth she's an incredible resource! 

But before I get to the meat and potatoes of the session I have to stop and chuckle at what a perfectly posed little newborn this sweet girl was when I walked in. If you want a lifestyle session - plan on a posed newborn session - and turns out - if you want a posed newborn session - plan on a lifestyle session LOL!