Michael and Kia - Engagement

It is important for me to meet the Bride and Groom before the wedding day, engagement sessions are perfect for this. We were put off for what seemed an eternity because of our busy schedules and then the rain or impending rain. Kia was clear, she understood my vision for their shoot and once I told her my ideas, there was nothing that was going to stop us, together, from making it happen.

Kia and Michael are such a warm and funny couple. They have a chemistry that is subtle but magical. There were times during the shoot when I just sat and watched thru the lens and let their natural instincts take over. I wanted them to feel like models for the day and I have to say I think they did an awesome job.

Michael and Kia... thanks so much for trusting me and allowing me to help you express what is naturally there between the two of you. I had a blast and so did my bug fearing assistant. (smile)...

Eric and I can not wait until the wedding!!!!

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Off you go..

We watch our children grow with hopeful anticipation that they will BE ... whatever that "BE" is for parents, if you ask, is different depending on so many things and it changes as the children grow up.

This beautiful young lady is well on her way to BE...! Mom and Dad...you should be very proud...

AW... you go girl!

Out Of Her Element!

Her grandmother spoke of her in hushed tones through my car window on many occasions. Telling me short stories of where she was and what she and her mom and dad were up to and the exotic places they were able to live. You know... that very proud and adoring talk from grandmothers who tell the stories of their little grandchildren. I knew this little one was special and I wanted to take her picture from the moment she was first described. " ... I'll call you when they come to town again maybe you can take her picture. I've told my daughter about you..."

Last week I passed the grandmothers house, whizzing by as usual, ready to throw my hand up to extend informal greetings and there she was.. so small, gentle with the most precious eyes you have ever seen. Tossed sun lit hair and a warm perched smile. She had a relaxed demeanor that only an island child has. I backed the car up 50 yards and immediately arranged to take her picture.

After meeting her mother, I now contemplate that perhaps the relaxed demeanour comes from those who are closest to you and not necessarily the environment in which we live. None the less... mother, daughter and grandmother... certainly very much alike...

Thanks to grandmother and of course mom... who did not know me from Adam but trusted the gentle advice from her mom...

Looking forward to taking another round of pictures when Dad can come.


Take care..