I know I’ve said it before, but I just love photo sessions on the beach.  In the summer I thought maybe it was because most of the families I shot were there on vacation.  Vacation=relaxation and fun, and each and every family I photographed arrived relaxed and ready to have fun.  This family, although not on vacation, arrived the same way.  Well, they tell me it was a little bit of a frazzling experience to get out of the house, but I never would have guessed.  I had the best time following them around, watching them play, and taking pictures.  I think this session takes the cake as the most laid back, relaxed, lifestyle-type shoot I’ve ever done.  And I loved every second of it!  Their sweet little girl was busy!  She was all over the place, running from here to there, and not interested in sitting much at all.  I love high-energy kids and high-energy sessions.  This family has waited over a week for their sneak peek, so without further ado, here we go!

This was the very last picture I took.  I love her windblown hair and her relaxed smile.  It’s just how someone should look after a day at the beach.

It’s always fun to photograph friends, and these next two sessions were no exception.  I’m so lucky to have these guys as neighbors.  And not just regular neighbors, but the kind of neighbors that I have given strict rules to about ever moving away.  Or, if they do ever move away, we might just have to make plans to move right along with them.  They are just that great!

J is so funny at our photo sessions.  We we play outside at home, he’s all smiles and giggles.  But when it comes to photo sessions, his shy and serious side tends to come out.  I have to work a little harder to get those big smiles from him.  But it’s totally worth the effort.

My last morning mini session is another family I feel blessed to call friends.  We go to church together, and I’ve known their son, K, since he was about 7.  I thought he was the cutest, sweetest kid ever back then, and not much has changed.  He’s such a great kid.

Which is no surprise because he’s got two loving, fun, and wonderful parents.