A.J.: Alisia's birth . Sarasota Birth Photographer

As you may know, I work closely with my dear friend Alisia on a lot of photography jobs.  We shoot weddings together, and she & I recently started our new collaborative photography blog,

 "Anchored Joy".

It was my honor to shoot the birth of her third baby girl.

To see her Birth story, Click Here

Basch Family . Sarasota Family Photographer

These folks are my family.  Extended, but I love them so much.  Just look at how fun they are!!

Ella & Dan Engaged . Sarasota Engagement Photographer

Meet Ella and Dan!  They are now "fiancés"!

I've known Ella for years.  She's such a beautiful ball of light!  I'm so happy for her and Dan.

 We started the shoot off right.  Broke the ice...

 and the hammock...oops!!

 And HELLO!  Look at this sunset!!! 

Suds in the the tub... Take Two! . Sarasota Children's Photographer

I'm sorry.  But this face is THE CUTEST THING I'VE EVR SEEN!!!

 Levi's favorite activity...SPLASHING!

Noah: "I wanna get in!"  

Me: "Um, there's not enough room, hunny."  

Noah: "Yes there is!"  

Clearly he was right.  Luxurious and spacious!

 pure bliss

Wowza.  I am so smitten for these guys!

A.J.: Baby Mia . Sarasota Newborn Photographer

Newborn Collaboration from Anchored Joy!

Man, we really lucked out with this one.  This little Angel Girl is so precious and BEAU-TI-FUL!

Wanna see more of baby Mia and her gorgeous family?  Click Here

Katie . Sarasota Senior Photographer

I spent last week in Tennessee with my in-laws.  It was a great time at a lake house in the mountains.  And the gorgeous Katie Shively was there with us (my husbands second cousin).  So I took the opportunity to photograph her for her senior pictures...

these are the faces Katie makes when we ask her about her new boyfriend... hehe!


 

I asked Katie to do some dance moves.  First she acted all shy and clueless on what to do... then she broke out in this enthusiastic jazz routine!  faker.  She's a Show Choir Pro.


this is the beautiful lake our house overlooked.  Ahhhhh.  So soothing.





I love when photo models take my suggestions.
 Val, "Ok, for the last shot I want you to jump in the lake!"  (ready to be denied...)
Katie, "Alright!!"