N Family at the Beach | Apollo Beach Family Photographer

This year I am participating in a Blog Circle called Twelve by Twelve -- a group of twelve amazing photographers coming together to share and grow.  I'm so very excited to be a part of this.  Each month one of the twelve chooses a topic.  This month's topic was chosen by the insanely talented Brooke of Hamilton Creek Photography.  

The given topic was "US".  

My favorite "US" is FAMILY.  To me... the most important thing in the world is family.  I love watching the way that families interact with one another and the way that they love and connect with each other.  Hence the reason I became a family photographer.  

And for my installment of "US", I give you one of my most favorite family sessions.  

I super, puffy heart, loved this session.  It was my first time meeting the N family & we met up at my most favorite beach to shoot at ever.  It was my last family session before it closed up for the winter.     I immediately fell in love with all of them.  They are just wonderful people.  They are the kind of family that loves big.  And I LOVE families that love big. 

Next in our Blog Circle is the amazing Patti of Sweet Plum Photography. 

Please continue on to see the story of "US" she is sharing HERE!!! 

Foggy Morning in the Park | Tampa Bay Family Photographer

I met up with the wonderful P family, for the first time, early one Saturday morning in December. 

It had been a while since I was out and shooting a sunrise session.  I was really looking forward to that yummy light!!! Mother Nature had other plans.  She covered the area in a thick blanket of fog that morning. 

But I must say... there is something MAGICAL about that blanket of fog.  

I loved their outfits and the way that the bright colors really POPPED!!! The girls' dresses were just delicious -- I wanted to eat them up!!  

best twirly dress award goes to.... 

ALWAYS, ALWAYS bring your child's lovey to your session.  The matted fur and the stitched up holes tell a story.  Your child's story.  And THAT is what I want to capture for you.  How loved is this sweet puppy?? 

One of my most favorite sibling shots ever.  

Adams Family Maternity | Tampa Bay Maternity Photographer

It's official.  This was hands down my favorite maternity session.  Seriously.  

You may recognize the oh, so beautiful Dani (of Digital Myst Photography) from the gender reveal session we did back over the summer.  I am so thrilled to be able to meet up with her and her guys again to shoot their maternity session.  You know it's going to be a good one when Dani says that she has the perfect location.. that it's private property... and it's in Dade City.  

There's no such thing as ugly private property in Dade City.. I'm sure of it.  

This location did NOT disappoint (well... except for the spider nest I stepped in... but I digress...).... and neither did the Adams Family.  I truly loved everything about this session.  

Seriously tho... are they not just the most perfectly adorable family!?!?!!! 

W Family Holiday | Tampa Bay Family Photographer

I met with this wonderful family one night back in December.  We kept their pictures hush, hush until after the New Year -- so we didn't spoil the Christmas card.  I loved our session.  The W family is so incredibly laid back and easy going... not to mention GORGEOUS! The camera just LOVED them.