Catch Your World

an *amazing* couple

They're not just amazing because they have 8 kids.  They're not just amazing because two of those kids were brought into their lives through adoption from Guatemala.  They're not just amazing because he pitched for the Phillies in 2008, right through to a World Series win.

To me, the Moyers are truly amazing because of their dedication to children.  The Moyer Foundation was created by Karen and Jamie to help children struggling with a wide variety of issues - physical and emotional distress, the loss of a loved one, and financial and addiction issues in the family.  Since 2001, The Moyer Foundation has raised more than $19 million to assist over 200 different non-profit organizations that serve the needs of children in severe distress. 

I spent an hour with this beautiful family for a sunset session last month and am so glad we got together!  It's so nice to see a group of siblings who get along and enjoy each other as much as this bunch does :). 

 

 

 

pajamas on the beach?

Why not!  This is Florida after all :).  Jake and Gavin's mom and I  thought it'd be fun to mix it up a little and do a snuggly pajama session, complete with pillows and favorite toys, in the soft sand instead of a soft bed.  Two thumbs up from the boys :)

 

  

 

 

raleigh is *one*

...and I'm not happy.  I'm going to pout a little actually, because I will miss seeing him every four months!  Thankfully his mom *loves* images, so I know he'll be back soon :).  Big sis Sydney is a StarBabies graduate too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

He wasn't too sure about the cake at first, but big sis showed him how it's done.

 

Uh huh, I can do this...how about you??

Happy first birthday Raleigh!

boutique sessions

This post would be a mile long if I shared all my favorites from our Boutique Sessions at Pickles & Ponytails last month!  Well, ok, it might be a mile long even if I edit myself :).  We had a gorgeous group of kids come out for portraits.  We plan to do sessions at the store every few months, so watch for info on our next set of sessions and don't miss out!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

find a bigger tree

Nicole and Brendan ought to know by now that we're going to climb at our sessions.  Rocks, trees, whatever we can find.  This is Adventure Photography :).  (And yes, I'll climb too!)

So this year, after we crawled on the rocks at Bayfront and climbed a few sissy trees which put them maybe 6 feet up in the air, we headed over to Selby for some *serious* trees.  They were probably about 20 feet up in this banyan at one point.  They're such awesome trees to climb :).

ps - do you read the Kids Directory for Manatee and Sarasota each month?  If not, why not??!! :D.  Nicole and Brendan's mom, Peggy, is the lady behind the magazine.  Bet you'll see an ad for a certain photographer you know in the magazine as well..... :)

 

 

 

tutus and superheros

Gotta love fun moms :).  Delaney and Landon's mom brought in some favorite 'fun' clothes for them to put on after we finished the serious *yeahrightlikewe'reeverserious* business of family portraits.

Meet SuperLandon!  Not only does he have a cape (with a big "L" on the back!) but he's wearing Chucks!  Love it :).

 

And Delaney in the coolest pettiskirt ever.  *Such* a sweet girl with such a pretty smile :).

 

a bundle of energy

Mira is a whirlwind!  In the hour I spent with her at her session, she ran me all over her house and yard and the nearby golf course, laughing the whole time.  She had lots of ideas for poses and we tried them all out.  She is just a bundle of fun and I am looking forward to future sessions!

 

 

 

15 minutes of awesome

I admit, I'm lousy at minisessions.  4-6 images?  PLEASE!  I say that, but it's hard to narrow it down to less than 10.  Ever.

Kids like Phoebe and Max don't make it any easier.  For the past couple years these two have breezed in to the studio for a holiday minisession and just worked it like supermodels.  Mom always dresses them so cool, and they are never stiff or cheesy, so in 15 minutes we have no problem at all getting lots of great shots.  Like these :)

 

 

one smart cookie

Anyone want to talk about math?  Then you want to talk to Carly.

I've been photographing Carly and her family since Carly was just a tiny thing in my StarBabies program.  They love their boat and spend a lot of time on it, so sessions at the marina are a natural for them. 

As I snapped away, Carly and I chatted about all kinds of things.  Some turn of the conversation led to me asking Carly if she could count to infinity.  Without missing a beat, this smart cookie said "You know, infinity is just a concept."  Well well!  She then went on to explain googolplex , which she studied in kindergarten.  I think all I did in kindergarten was color, make butter, and take naps.  It's a brave new world nowadays :).

 

 

 

 

a sneak peek....

....because I am LATE!  The slideshow for this session was supposed to go up over the weekend, and it didn't, and I'm still not quite finished with the images.   Holiday season madness has settled in and taken over!

So, a sneak peek for mom, who has been patiently waiting :).  

:::thud::: That's my jaw hitting the ground....isn't Addie GORGEOUS??

 

Yeah, even when she pouts she's cute :D.

 

Kaden is the King of Cheesy Smiles like most 4 year olds, so I'm thrilled I got some natural smiles!