So Many Moments Blog

‘Tis the season to be celebrate our families! Our friend Jesse had his brother and his brother’s wife in town from Arizona, so his parents thought it the perfect opportunity to get a few photos of them all together. It was a beautiful crisp morning in St.John’s and the Adams family was a joy to spend it with. When we came upon a row of trees with some of the bright yellow leaves yet to fall, the “kids” were happy to dive in and play to break up the traditional portrait pairings.

I think it’s so important we document our time together with loved ones, at every age. I’m inspired by the Adams family to take the time on our next trip to Florida in January to wrangle our parents together for family portraits as well.

Lacey had a brilliant idea for her grandmother’s Christmas present this year. A photograph with her brother Eric and cousin Belinda holding a photograph of their late grandfather. We chose what used to be her grandmother’s backyard for the location, and to add even more significance to the session used their grandfather’s old tractor for the shot with the photograph. It was a lovely, chilly afternoon and I had a great time photographing them as they goofed off together. They’re such a lovely family! I think it’s so important that we take the time to photograph our loved ones. And what a thoughtful gift. Fingers crossed for Grandma’s approval!

Capricorn.
Originally uploaded by SYeakle

My neighbor Laura is moving out (not to worry, she’ll still only be a few blocks away!) so I wanted to take advantage of her big empty space! I do a lot of my own styling/hair/make-up, and had a really great time creating this look. Sometimes shoots with friends are easier, because I know they’ll just do… well, pretty much anything. It would be neat to have clients come to me occasionally and just say “Here is a giant budget! Come up with something magical! Whatever you want!” Maybe this blog post will encourage it.

Portraits with parents
Originally uploaded by SYeakle

Lawson’s mama had really prepared for his shoot which made it such a breeze! She had coordinating outfits picked out and loads of ideas. It’s awesome to really collaborate with my clients closely, as it ensures I’m shooting what it is they’re looking for.

I love how this set has such variety; from Lawson playing in his room with his favorite toys, reading a book with mom, the dog licking his face, hanging with the parents out by the pool, and then the beach. My favorite shots are from right at the end of the shoot, when they gave him his cowboy hat. The weather turned for the best, and even though he was getting a little grumpy after a long session, I think there’s something sweet about him crying in his hat and diaper on the beach. I really dig this set!

Dano
Originally uploaded by SYeakle

Take a hot sunny day in North Miami, add a camera in my hands, sand between my toes, and mix with lots of giggling, sliding, and swinging and you’ve got my shoot with Daniel! I got to catch up with my old friend Elena, Daniel’s mom, while chasing around after her energetic bundle of joy. He was so much fun to shoot, as he just kept GOING! What a little mover and shaker! I’m really excited to share these!

smiles
Originally uploaded by SYeakle

Another trip to Florida, and another maternity shoot! I think there’s something in the water down there….

Jena was adorable. She laughs at the drop of a hat, which is impossible not to love. This was a lovely quick shoot set up in her nursery-to-be. We kept it simple, classic, and timeless… for the most part! There is another photo from this series where she is wrapped in a zebra print fabric that I’m still not finished with! What’s a shoot without a little flair? But for now, I just wanted to share these.

I’ve been really enjoying the family themed jobs lately, maybe I should market myself for that more… If you know anyone, keep me in mind!

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Originally uploaded by SYeakle

I had a shoot yesterday with my friend Kalle to get some fresh shots to submit into a contest I really want to enter. According to the website yesterday, I only had 5 more days before the deadline, but today it’s been extended it to APRIL! *sigh* I don’t know if they just didn’t get enough submissions or anything they really liked but, it’s a bit disappointing because now I know once I submit my competition will be ten fold.

Regardless, it was a great shoot! Kalle has never modeled before so she was really fun to photograph. Being an event coordinator, she’s extremely creative. My favorite shots she’s wearing a blanket tied with a belt balancing on her grandfather’s milking stool in her side yard! I think we collaborated well. It’s not what you have, it’s how you use it!

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Originally uploaded by SYeakle

While I was in Florida this month, I had the opportunity to photograph soon-to-be mama Tara. Our schedules left us to shoot on a day with a forecast thick with torrential thunderstorms through the afternoon, so we opted to get an earlier start. Despite our best scheduling efforts we couldn’t beat the rain clouds, but gladly accepted the small breaks in the weather to take her maternity photos.

On the plus side, it kept the beaches clear of tourists and families, leaving us with plenty of welcomed privacy. And Tara was lovely to photograph, while the clouds permitted it.