The Smith Family ~ Fort Myers Family Photographer

The lovely Smith family was a delight to photograph.  Gale and Melvin are a cute couple, and are so in love!  Their eight month old baby, Johnieann, melted my heart as soon as I met her.  She's such a perfect baby, and she smiled the entire afternoon.  We met at Koreshan State Park in Estero.  The weather was perfect, and the park was very quiet... besides Gale and me making silly noises at Johnieann to keep that big smile on her face.  My favorite pictures from the afternoon are the close ups of Johnieann with her custom hat from Peanut Crochet for Kids and her dressed in her white christening gown, the family posing on the bridge and dock, and adorable Johnieann sitting in the big oak tree surrounded by Spanish moss.  

 

Joelle and her adorable boys ~ Fort Myers Family Photographer

I was so honored to spend New Years Eve afternoon photographing Joelle and her  precious boys at  the Koreshan State Park in Estero.  If you have never been to this magnificent state park, you must go.  Around every corner is another breathtaking scene.  It is a photographer's paradise.  In fact as we were leaving, we crossed paths with a wedding party being photographed.

Josh and Ben are the definition of sweet boys.  They are so charming.  I must quote Joelle's description of her babies:

Josh will be 6 in April. He is a sensitive, imaginative and intelligent boy. Goofball that loves Star Wars.

Ben is 2. He is a stubborn but sweet cherub who is very active. He adores his big brother. He loves CARS and Legos.


The afternoon was full of exploration.  Below are some of the most memorable moments from the boys' tour of the park.

Winter Vacation Play Date ~ Fort Myers Photographer

My friend Erin invited Bryce and me to come to a play date in Centennial Park.  The weather was PICTURE perfect.  It's hard to believe Christmas is only days away when we are able to enjoy temperatures in the eighties here in sunny S.W. Florida.  

Bryce and I were very excited about the get together.  Bryce and Rowan have been good buddies since they were six months old.  We love having play dates in the different parks here in Fort Myers.

For the majority of the time, Bryce was either off playing by himself, playing in the mulch, or surrounded by lots of girls.  I of course had fun snapping pictures.  I love these candid pictures of the mommas with their little ones.

I especially love these pictures of the kiddos.