Jacksonville, FL Family Photographer {Penelope is 1!}

Okay, I’m just gonna admit it. This session is one of my all time favorites. I had SUCH a hard time trying to cull these images down to the ones that I would edit because they were just all. so. good. Sweet little Penelope was a true doll. She was so smiley and happy. I just wanted to take her home with me. She is precious.

We met up at one of my favorite areas in the Arlington area for a family/1 year session and cake smash. Miss Penelope really put on a show. She giggled, she smiled, she posed, she just rocked it. From the first second that we placed her on my antique rocking horse to the moment we were all cleaning her up from her cake smash, she was all smiles.

I hope you enjoy this session as much as I did photographing and editing these. There are so many photos, but I just couldn’t cut any out!

and of course, the cake smash. What 1 year birthday session would be complete without it?

If you are looking for a Jacksonville, FL Family Photographer I’d love to work with you! amanda.dennette@gmail.com

Jacksonville, FL Family Photographer {Extended Family at Walter Jones}

This family contacted me with an urgent request. They were moving to another state and wanted photos done with their family here before they left. I had an opening for that weekend, so we scheduled. Then, of course this being Florida, the forecast called for rain. Rain, rain and more rain. We were so nervous that our one and only shot to do these photos would be rained out. I rushed to the location, and parked, and then the skies opened up. It poured. Then, the sun came out. Then it went away again. Then back out. Then more rain. It was just another regular crazy Florida summer storm.

We decided to just do it anyway. It was so hot and muggy, and the sun kept going in and out, but nevertheless, we all had SUCH a fun time. We played, we joked, we laughed a lot. The kids even got a yummy treat at the end of the shoot because they were rockstars.

I hope this family looks at these photos and remembers all the fun they had living here in Jacksonville, FL, and I hope they remember this session as the perfect way to end their time here.

Enjoy!

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Jacksonville FL Family Photographer {Modern Day Brady Bunch on the Beach}

I’ve known this mom for a long time. She’s so dear to me so when she contacted me for a session for her and her boyfriend’s family, there was no question, it was on! We met at one of my favorite beaches and I was SO excited when they all showed up. Totally classic outfits for a wonderfully classic beach session. Check out how gorgeous these people are!

Oh, and also, the Mr. had called me earlier in the week with an amazing opportunity. He wanted me to photograph his proposal. I admit, I was shaking in anticipation. I was SO excited. I got a few shots of the family sitting on the steps and then took a step back. “Hmmm, I think something is missing here, what do you think?” And out popped the ring. She was in shock. I am so so honored that I got to be there to capture her surprise and her reaction. Best shoot ever!

Congratulations to the happy couple!!!

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Jacksonville FL Newborn Photographer {Welcome to the World, Baby A!}

I recently worked with this family for their stunning maternity session. You can check their bump session out here

When mom and dad showed up to my studio I was so excited to meet sweet little baby A. He is so adorable! Perfectly happy and sleepy and oh so squishy! We started with family shots, like usual, and then moved seamlessly into his individual beanbag set ups. He rocked his session. He smiled, he slept, he was just perfection. We even got to do a few little extra set ups with some things mom brought for the session because he just didn’t stir. Great job baby A!

Check out his super sweet session

Looking for a Jacksonville FL Newborn Photographer contact me amanda.dennette@gmail.com. I’d love to capture your sweet new additions first days!

Jacksonville FL Newborn Photographer {Stella | 10 Days New}

I had such a fun morning with this sweet little family. Big brother was such a cutie, and little sister was just an angel. She slept so amazingly well and let me pose her and photograph her a ton of different ways. We started with some family shots, which is generally how I start my full newborn sessions. Then we did a couple sibling shots. She woke for a second but I quickly got her back to sleep and she drifted off and was the best little model. We even caught several smiles!

Enjoy your gallery you guys! She’s such a gorgeous little lady!

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