Time flies...

Wow!  I have fallen rather behind on the blog.  I didn't realize it has been over a month since my last post.  I have been really busy trying to update the website, had some changes done to the logo, and am finalizing additional changes.  I think we are just about there- just need to make a few more tweaks to the site.  So please continue to hang in there, but in the meantime I am still working fully operational.  

I look forward to sharing these changes with you and look forward to capturing those moments in your life.  

Promise to be back soon!

Under Construction

I am excited to announce that I am going to be making some changes to my sites including introducing a new logo.  I am very happy with it and ready to start sharing it and changing things up.  It may take me some time to get everything changed, so please hang in there with me as I slow roll this change among others in the making.

I couldn't do this without the support of my family, friends, and amazing clients!  So pardon my dust and I look forward to getting everything back up and running as normal.

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2 Kids and a Wedding

Friends of ours got married this past weekend and we ended up bringing the kids with us.  It was such a beautiful day - the weather was perfect!  I don't photograph weddings but I always have my camera on me ready to go which is always a great combination with kids around. The kids were great and had a blast.  Camdyn even found herself dancing on the dance floor with her grandma. So here are a few pictures from the wedding (of the kids) and of course Congrats again to Nick and Shelley!  

Enjoy!

Happy Girl

His smirk always gets me

Baby Blues

One of my favorite pictures of her

Big Sleepy Boy

Our friend's little girl- Elliott

Top 5 Friday- Ice Cream

Happy Friday!  One of the new things that I want to start doing is a Top 5 type list every Friday as a way to help my clients and prospective clients get to know me a little better as not only a photographer but a person.

As my close friends can vouch (or anybody that has been around me a couple of times knows) one of my absolute favorite favorite favorite things out there is ice cream.  I could sadly eat some everyday regardless of the weather outside (I can remember when I lived in NC driving in the snow to get some).  I figure there is no better way to start this series than to talk about my Top Five- Ice Cream Places (local).

5:  Ice Cream Shoppe  Two locations (off of Wickham and Lake Washington and then in the Melbourne Square Mall) with hand dipped ice cream that is great.  Rumor has it that they get their ice cream from the same place as one of the tied places for 1 and 2, but they seem to carry a slightly different variety of flavors.  They also have a large selection of Italian ice if you are in the mood, which I have also tried there and it was quite good!

4:  Kilwins Another hand dipped ice cream place with two locations (downtown Melbourne and then also in the first floor of the Crowne Plaza beachside).  The added bonus of Kilwins is that they also sell chocolate- and LOTS of it!  The store always smells good and they always have you debating on just what to get.  With its location downtown its the perfect spot after a great dinner from that area as well.  

3:  RedBerry It seems as though the serve yourself Fro-Yo market has boomed big time.  It seems that every plaza now has another one being built.  I have seen some make it and some fail.  So in my opinion what makes a good one?  I think RedBerry has been doing a great job of offering a variety of different flavors that taste just as good as they sound. They keep a list of the upcoming flavors up to date and it always makes me want to come back to try more.  I have never found myself going to the same flavor visit after visit after visit.  

1 and 2 tied: North Star Ice Cream Depot and Dell's Freeze  It is tough to pick one over the other because honestly  it depends on what you feel like- hand dipped or soft serve?  Ice Cream Depot is HANDS down the best place to go if you want normal hand dipped ice cream.  It's really a hidden gem of Melbourne yet a classic staple to the area.  From the best milkshakes I have ever had to sundaes that will make your eyes feel bigger than your stomach at first glance, I have never had something there that I don't like.  As for Dell's they definitely have the best soft serve in town.  They have been around over 30 years and I have been going to them about that long :)  Even better about them is that the prices there I don't think have changed much in the years.  I remember not too long ago with my in-laws in town (including brother and sister-in law) we went there and all had something with our bill coming out to under $15!  It's hard to find that these days and not lose the taste.  The one thing to note about Dell's is that they still only take cash- but we always come prepared!  Regardless, we love both places!  

Close Runner Ups: Chilly Spoons, Sonic

Still need to try: Orange Leaf

Well I hope that you have enjoyed reading about my favorite places in town and if you haven't tried any I highly recommend doing so!  You know an ice cream shop with the kids would be another great location for some family pictures!!  Enjoy!

Enjoy!

New Year, New Changes

As this new year starts to get settled in, I must say it may not be the total case here with me- as I believe that things are just getting started!  I have been doing a lot of thinking about this business and where I want to take it which of course then leads to thinking about which path I need to take in order to get it there.  I know for sure that just staying idle isn't going to do anything.  So without giving away too much, I will simply say- keep your eyes open!  There will be some changes coming and all things that I am very excited about.  It will most likely be a gradual flow so don't worry but I am looking forward to it and promise to keep you posted.  I look forward to this year and getting to capture those special moments with your children and your families.

As always, thanks for the love and support.

Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  2012 has been another great year and I am looking  forward to 2013. I have some great ideas in store that I am looking forward to bringing to life.  I thank you each for the support that you have given me this yet- I truly appreciate and feel so blessed.

Please be careful out there - Have a wonderful evening and a Happy New Year!!

Catalina and Family

One of the really exciting parts of this job is when I get an email from a new client and it is an old friend.  Faebook has made it easy to keep in touch with an overview of people's lives but it doesn't compare to when friends from high school and college contact you to capture and be a part of a special moment in their life.  I was so excited when I received Anna's email that she was going to be in town visiting her family and wanted some pictures done for the holidays.  After being friends since high school I hadn't really seen her since college and had never met her husband and her precious daughter Catalina.  I was so thrilled and honored to take family pictures for them.  Catalina is close to being 6 months old and is just an absolute doll. I had a blast taking pictures of her very serious attitude and demeanor- she is such a pretty girl, daddy is going to have to watch out!  She had me laughing the whole time and it was great getting a little time to catch up.

Thank you Anna for letting me capture some great family moments.  Here are a few pictures to share- Enjoy!