Downtown Jacksonville Photo shoot

I love this family! I have known them for going on ten years now, when it was just Erin and Matt and no kids.  I met them through a mutual friend many years ago.  When she asked me to do their family photos I was ecstatic.  Her kids are the cutest and I knew they would be up for some fun.  She mentioned doing an urban shoot and mixing it up a little and I jumped on the chance.  A lot of people like photo shoots in parks or natural settings.  I love those photo shoots as well, but as an artist, doing something different is always on the top of my list.

A Beautiful City

Jacksonville is a beautiful city.  The skyline is so unique, the bridges add a punch of color and the glistening river adds to the beauty of the city.  You might thing, downtown Jax? ick...I know I know, I grew up here, I get it, but really look at our city, it really is gorgeous! 

Where did we go?

We started at the top of a parking garage, headed over to the antique Florida Theater for a vintage feel, and then walked around the city.  It was a cold morning in November and the kids were freezing, so we played lots of games and ran a ton to help keep them warm.  I think I succeeded! At least for a little while.

Do you Want an Urban Photo Shoot?

I would love to do another downtown shoot.  If you are a high school senior or a family looking for a downtown urban shoot, give me a call so we can get you on the books!

Check out some of my favorites from the Riding's family session.  It   was hard to choose just a few so i'm oversharing on this one.

Sunrise on the Beach

I think I might be a morning person, sorta.  If I have to get my entire family out the door in the morning, I guarantee we will be late.  If it is just me, and an early morning photoshoot. Sign me up! I love working in the morning.  Photoshoot, or even all the back office computer work that comes with running a photography business, I am most productive first thing in the morning.  I love the feeling of getting my stuff done early.  Especially if that "stuff" involves photography families on the beach during sunrise.  

Beach Photography

The beach is a stunning backdrop for family photos.  I moved away from the beach for awhile and realized how much I took it for granted when I lived here before.  I love the simplicity of it, how the sand dunes or the pier add just enough to the photos, kids playing in the water and chasing birds, and of course the sunrise or sunset over the water is such a beautiful and calming scene.  

Meet me at the Pier

I love the way the sunrise filters through the Pier in Jacksonville Beach.  It really is one of my favorite locations.  I met this family out at the pier for sunrise before we jetted over to a local park/preserve for some more photos.  I couldn't be happier with how they turned out.  What do you think?  Check out their photos below and leave me a comment!