Family Extensions

What an honor when clients come from near...and FAR for their photo shoots. It took these guys a few tries and dozens and dozens of miles to find dear old Preston Beach, a hidden gem around here, but when they did, their smiles and laughter lit up the skies. I love when families extend themselves and share the love in front of the camera. Here are three siblings, all emerging at life from different angles, brightening up a chilly November day. They were just terrific. It was super meeting you, D extended family. Here is a sneak peek at your pics...

Christmas babies make my heart flutter...



What a lucky little girl to be loved so much:



Love on the rocks... and amidst the sea grass :)



Sweet little one, beautiful when serene, beautiful when all giggles...



The bond of siblinghood... I am a fan of this, for sure.

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The P Family Returns to P Beach

A year on, this family is still as beautiful, solid and sincere. Last year they were graced with pink sky at night and indeed, it was a delight. This year, despite being October 9th, it was 86 degrees and crazy beautiful out. Someone up there is smiling on these guys. The sun and my camera just love their blond streaks, their sparkly eyes and captivating, calm togetherness. Over 200 images are theirs to keep from our hour together, hence the trouble in picking just a few to share, but here is a glimmer of their greatness and the good things that happen when awesome people grow up before your awesome lens.

These are the four P's... beautiful:



Big Brother P:



Little Brother P:



If a couple with two little bouncing boys can look so serene and in love, not even knowing the camera was pointing at them, there is hope for this crazy old world....













Walking back to the cars, the sun before us, the whole world of oceans at our backs... bliss.

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The Cousins D

Cousins by blood - friends by choice.

I look at these happy photos with a pang of jealousy. Oh, to have cousins so adoring of one another, so close at hand! I didn't have the good fortune to grow up near my cousins, and neither do my children, and so I appreciate even more how lucky these four are. It was such a fun session for me, all sorts of games and adventures, and I know their grandmother will be happy with this surprise. She's one lucky lady, as well.

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H Fam

In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.

How lucky these two girls are to have each other, two adoring parents and so much more to look forward to. Lovely, lovely to spend my Sunday in such good company...

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F Fam

Well don't you know... the Earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Simply one of the nicest families I've had the pleasure, the joy, the laughter in working with. Just lovely. So lucky.

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C Family

“Of course if you like your kids, if you love them from the moment they begin, you yourself begin all over again, in them, with them, and so there is something more to the world again.”

- William Saroyan

A windy November eve brings out the calm and storm in us all. This was a loving family, a patient mother and father, and two fast, fun kids. Parents always worry their kids are less cooperative than they wish, alas, they are all of a hand and foot's worth of weeks or months or days old, but I always say the pictures will show the deep love. You don't always need 'cheese' on demand to see that. C Fam, it was lovely, lovely to meet you and capture this day in your lives forever.

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A Generations

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James

Happy family, indeed! 3 generations, 3 sisters. All joyous. I meet just the nicest people some days. And with smiles like these, don't you know how good it is to be alive?

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Family L

A thing of beauty is a joy forever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness.
- John Keats

This family was truly peaceful, magically full of love serenity. It was like watching the sun appear from behind the dark clouds, just as the rain disappeared moments before our shoot. I just love their twinkly eyes of joy.

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Good as Gold

“As every thread of gold is valuable, so is every moment of time.”
Saturday was one of those days... Happy to be alive, happy to be surrounded by people who smile so genuinely, happy to do something I love. This was a truly terrific family. And just so you get an idea of their warmth, though I am sure it'll shine through, I think I was given about 30 hugs in our short but sweet 30 minutes together. Thank you. You were unforgettable.

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B Fam

I am in love with this family. Friends and salt of the Earth, they are. This was just a few hours ago, but I couldn't resist an early morning sneak peek. Love.

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