Jacksonville Beach FL Baby Photographer: Jake is 6 months!

Remember this little cutie?

Yeah, he's 6 months now! 

I tell ya, I honestly have no clue how these babies grow so quickly. I swear I just took the above photo but apparently not. 

I love it when parents purchase my Baby's First Year package because that means that I know I'll be seeing them grow up their first year and turn from sweet little squishy newborns to walking, talking toddlers. Its one of my favorite things about being a photographer. 

Jake and his family met up with me for his 6 month session out in Jacksonville Beach. I love shooting in that area. There's so many gorgeous little park areas and, of course, the beach. This day though, we just hung out in the park. It was a super cold and windy day so we didn't stay out too long just so Jake didn't get too cold. 

I also took one of my favorite shots from his newborn photos and set up a shot to imitate it so we could see just how much he's grown. Love that shot. (Its the top shots) 

Happy 6 months, Jake! See ya in a few months! 

Looking to document your baby's first year? Contact me today for more info! Amanda@photographybyadennette.com

Jacksonville FL Family Photographer: The holiday's are here!

I just LOVE this family! I've worked with them since their little ones first birthdays and enjoy every single time we get together. Their little ones have grown so much!

We met up in the gorgeous San Marco area for some holiday portraits. Enjoy your sneak D family!

Contact amanda@photographybyadennette.com today to book your family session!

Jacksonville FL Family Photographer: H | Family

I can't even begin to tell you how much of an honor it is when I get an inquiry from a fellow photographer wanting me to do their family photos. That's how it was when Mary contacted me. She's an awesome local photographer that I met on a photography board. It was super fun meeting up with her. Her daughter and my daughter are almost the same age, so I'm sure we'll end up having some fun play dates in the future!

We met up in Arlington and did a gorgeous evening session. They were dressed impeccably and you could just feel the love this family has for each other. I loved being able to capture that and give them beautiful family photos.

Enjoy your sneak H family!

If you are interested in a family session, contact me at amanda@photographybyadennette to book your session today!

Orange Park Newborn Photographer: Adam And Rose

I was so excited when one of my best friends told me she was pregnant. I was even more excited when she told me she was having TWINS! Sweet little babies. I couldn't wait to photograph them.

Meet sweet newborn twins, Adam and Rose. Aren't they precious??

If you are interested in a newborn session, contact me today! amanda@photographybyadennette.com

Grace is 1 year! Jacksonville Baby Photographer

I absolutely love watching babies grow. I'm always surprised when I see them at their next session, even though I know they won't be the same. Grace was no different. She's now this amazing little toddler, instead of a baby! I mean, come on, this is what she looked like last time I saw her

so you can imagine my surprise when this gorgeous little girl showed up. 

Anyway, we had a blast doing her one year portraits. We shot at this little area that I love not too far from me in the Arlington area. I love finding little spots that have pockets of light. And Grace just lit it all up. She may not have been all smiles this day, but she made the serious face super adorable! And of course, we had to get a few shots with gorgeous big sis!

Happy birthday sweet girl!! 

If you are interested in a session, contact Amanda at amanda@photographybyadennette.com 

Ellie | Newbie : Jacksonville Newborn Photographer

Oh how I love this family! I honestly cannot even tell you how much! I met them almost a year ago at their homecoming and then was absolutely elated when Jess called me a few weeks later to let me know to start planning her early maternity (which I just realized I never blogged!) and full maternity sessions! I was also super stoked to find out they were going to be living here in Jacksonville for a few more years at least! Why? Because they are awesome!

We planned and planned this newborn session and finally the day arrived that I was going to meet sweet little Ellie. I'd looked forward to meeting her for months and it was just heaven to finally get to hold her and talk to her. She's such a good baby! I don't think she cried a peep, though she wasn't 100% sold on the sleeping idea either. But, nevertheless we finished the session. I even got to meet Grandma and Grandpa! It was a whole family shindig!

Since Florida is just so hot during summer, we even decided to do some shots outside since we knew Ellie wouldn't get cold. The outside shots are some of my favorite! Theres just something about a newborn outdoors that makes my heart pitter patter.

So, enough rambling on. I know you are just here for the photos!

If you are interested in a newborn session, contact Amanda today! amanda@photographybyadennette.com

Dave | Home : Jacksonville Military Photography Homecoming

Oh how I love homecomings! I wish I had the time to do more. They are perhaps one of my all time favorite things to shoot, and I am always 100% honored when families ask me to be with them on their special day to capture all these happy memories!!

K and I have been friends for a few years. We actually met online, which is where I seem to meet all the cool people, ha. She contacted me a few months back because her husband was deployed and she wanted to make sure she had someone with her to photograph his homecoming, because its his final one. Yay for being final. So, of course I said yes. We had a few minor bumps along the way as hurricane season seemed to put a damper on the actual date he was supposed to return.

After 2 set backs, the day finally dawned. It was an absolutely gorgeous day. Honestly, it could not have been more perfect. We got to base super early to make sure we got there on time, and what do ya know, we start hearing the horn of them pulling in. So we rush to the meeting place and hang out for a bit, take some photos and wait until the minute that daddy is finally, finally, home!

It was such a great pleasure being there to witness this awesome homecoming! Welcome home Dave. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifices for our country! God Bless!!

 

 

If you are interested in having your homecoming photographed, contact me at amanda@photographybyadennette.com

Jacksonville Family Photographer: C & J | Sisters

When one of my past clients contacted me asking for a secret session of her nieces for her sisters birthday, I was totally game! What a cool and awesome gift. Her sister had commented several times on my clients photos she has in her house that I'd done, so my client totally knew what to get her sis. After debating where to do the session, we ultimately decided on the beach. I can't complain, I love beach shoots. That night was no different. The sky was a gorgeous blue and the light was just stunning. The girls were just so much fun to work with and we got some awesome shots that I hope their mom loves for years to come!

Jacksonville Maternity Photographer: Jessica | Bump

I cannot tell you how excited I was to do this session. I met this adorable couple when Jess was referred to me and asked if I would do her husbands Homecoming. I'd never really done a homecoming like this before, at the base and all, so I was excited to be a part of it. We met up and we just really clicked. You miiiight just remember them from this shot:

Yeah, that couple <3 

Imagine my surprise when she contacted me a few weeks after this shoot to let me know to get ready for maternity! I was so excited and happy for them! We even decided to do a halfway mini maternity session. 

Well Miss Ellie is almost ready to make her appearance so we met up for their full maternity session. And it couldn't have been a more gorgeous night, really. It was perfect. I'll just let the photos speak for themselves. 

I just cannot wait to meet sweet Miss Ellie!! 

Jacksonville Baby Photograper: Caleb is 6 months

Wow! Time really truly flies by. Caleb is already 6 months old! I have so enjoyed these months getting to know this family and this precious little guy! What a sweetheart he is! I met mom and dad at their maternity session, and they are just so fun to work with. Caleb had such an awesome newborn session and 3 month session, and I was so surprised to see what a big little guy he's become! He even sat for the first time during our session! What a champ!

We decided to shoot at the beach, but unfortunately we weren't able to get many shots near the water, because the water was ALL the way up to the dunes. I've never seen it that far up. We literally had a tiny spit of land to shoot on, and the water still tried to get us. It was insane. And the waves? Holy huge waves!

Check out Mr. C's 6 month session!

Jacksonville Baby Photographer: Henry | 1 year

Another baby planner is finishing off their year of photos. Its always bittersweet to see them on their last session and know that a year has gone by. This is little Henry and he and I just had our last session in his baby plan. I have so enjoyed watching him grow this last year, and I'm going to really miss seeing him every few months. He's just such a sweet little guy and his mom and dad are pretty neat too. :) 

Here's a quick flashback of Henry: 

And here he is now! Happy birthday sweet guy! It was a pleasure watching you grow this last year!

Jacksonville Family Photographer R | Beach Family

If there's one place I love to photograph, its the beach! I'm so excited that its back to beach session and people want to shoot there. I mean, ya know, here in Jacksonville, its basically always beach session, but this is the season where beach photos are a must!
I was super excited when the R family contacted me for photos. I've known mom since my days working at the elementary school where her kids went. Back in the day, her daughter was in the school I worked, and her son was younger than my daughter is now. Talk about a reality check when I walked up and saw how many years had actually passed. Wow.

Anyway, enough of that, here's what you guys tune in for. Check out the R family's gorgeous beach session