Expecting: Asha + Sean I Sanibel, Florida I Maternity Photographer

Yet another maternity session!!!

It seems everyone is expecting... including my gorgeous friend, Asha. Due in February, I met up with her and Sean (daddy-to-be) for sunrise portraits on the island. I must say the couple was brave smiling and giggling their way through the 48 degree weather (cold for Florida!!!). You can tell these two are soooo in love and are counting the days until they meet their little one.  Also a photographer, Asha was glowing in front of the camera and was stunning among the sunrise, sea grapes and sandy beach of Sanibel. Here's a sneak peek at their baby bump session:

Lakes Park Engagement I Christina & Mihaly

Blooming flowers + fall leaves at one of my fav locales, multiple outfit changes (the bride to be works at White House Black Market), and a whole lot of LOVE: this, my friends, is an engagement session done oh-soooo right.  This gorgeous couple is getting married in Costa Rica!!!  Christina & Mihaly, we are so excited for you to tie the knot at your upcoming destination wedding later this month. Congratulations!!

End of Year 2014 I Molly and Matt Photo

Ready for 2015? We are!!! The planner and big picture person in me is ready to reflect on the year and analyze the details... When I started pulling my fav images for this blog post, it was a bit overwhelming. That's a good problem to have! There are so many beautiful moments from this past year.  Thankful for each and every client we have photographed! 
-Molly

The numbers... We had the delight of working with 40 Families, 20+ Children, 21 Newborns, 3 High School Seniors, 13 Expecting Moms, 5 Couples, and a few headshots mixed in along the way. We doubled the number of newborn sessions from 2013! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 

Accomplishments for the year... Molly updated the MMP website (love squarespace) and finally committed to a new logo (thanks The Paper Zoo) and branding for the business. We ordered flash drives with our logo that have received rave reviews from clients!!!  We continued to take classes through Creative Live and participated in weekly challenges through our favorite photography forums including Light Inspired, Life Defined Project, Love Photos Beautifully, I Heart Faces, and Rock the Shot.  Matt purchased a new camera, the FujiFilm X100s, and has been shooting in black and white for pleasure. Molly's editorial work was featured in the FGCU Pinnacle Magazine, Life in Naples, and local newspapers around town.  We continue to blog our photos as much as possible to highlight the story of each session and drive our fans back to our website. Molly also continues to grow a strong following on Instagram with daily photos of life with our sassy toddler, Lillian. Are you following her at mollyg?

The year brought several gifts, including the arrival of Molly's niece, Emma, in April and the weddings of Athena + Scott and Sarah + Rafael, and the birth of Kacey (daughter of Colorado cousins Gabe & Hayley) in August.  It means so much to us to capture the milestones and celebrations in our family and friend's lives. These are moments are why we pick up the camera... 

Wishing you all a happy and exciting year ahead! 

See you in 2015

Molly + Matt

Here are just a few of our favorites from this year...


#thompsontwins2015 I Baby Shower, White Orchid in Fort Myers, FL

I had the honor of attending (with camera) the Thompson's baby shower at the White Orchid on December 7th. The shower had over 60 guests and almost reminded me of a wedding. The details were amazing!  Jaimee and Craig are expecting twins (Jude & Eiselee) in March 2015, a boy and a girl. The committee of Debbie Strachan, Meredith Strachan, Holly Crider, Kelly Lean, Aime Rowland, Shavon Chester, Beth Browder, and Alyssa Duffy did not disappoint as hostesses. So thoughtful and planned, the shower had nautical items from Jaimee's Pinterest boards through out the house, a DIY onsie making station, a block designing table, and an area to create bow ties for Jude and hair bows for Eiselee. Guests sipped cocktails from fun mason jars as they perused the gift display table (lucky babies!!) and left books for the twins at the entrance of the shower. The celebration even had it's own hashtag #thompsontwins2015. Jaimee and I are close Instagram friends so I thought that was very fitting! Just a beautiful day all around... This couple has so many loving family & friends counting down the days to the arrival of the twins. Congratulations and we can't wait to meet Jude & Eiselee! 

Fort Myers Newborn Photographer I Baby Camden

Wait for it... A smile, not just any smile... The smile of a 7 lb., 10 oz., 20 inch bundle of joy! Lauren & Luke welcomed Baby Camden into the world on November 4th.  I arrived 11 days later with my props (thank you Amanda Hillary Photography for the fox hat), baskets, and camera in hand to capture what would become the sweetest sequence of grins I have ever seen. Camden did GREAT and slept the entire session. I LOVE the photos of him on Luke's football jersey and the ones in the hammock made by my mom. The fox hat was adorable and tied in Lauren's theme in the nursery. Thank you to the Wemples for welcoming me into your home to capture this beautiful time!

HELLO Landon I Fort Myers Newborn Photography

Congratulations to Laura and Brandon on the arrival of baby Landon, born on October 17th at 10:02 P.M. Laura and I were marketing classmates at Florida Gulf Coast University and have stayed in touch over the years. It was such a delight to be apart of this special time in their lives. Landon is absolutely perfect, weighing in at 7 lbs, 15 oz, and 20 inches long. I'd say he was the BEST sleeper I have ever worked with... Highlights of my fav images from our session are below, including a pumpkin hat, striped hat and blanket made by my mom and a turtle hat and blanket made by my talented friend, Alyssa. 

Twins: Blair & Patrick I Fort Myers Family Photography

Congrats to Ammi and Max on winning our "Pin It to Win It" promotion! Ammi pinned Summer inspiration items to a Pinterest board that was entered into a drawing for a free photo session.  How cool is that!!?!?!?!  We LOVE Pinterest! Ammi was soooo easy going and excited to have a family photography session to capture her growing twins.

We waited until Blair and Patrick turned 7 months and were sitting up.  Poor Blair had a bug during our shoot and ended up with a fever shortly following our session (you could never tell by the photos below).  They are the CUTEST babies!!!

Hard to believe it's already Fall! Thank you to everyone that participated in the the contest!!! Enjoy a sneak peek at highlights from our time with the gorgeous Meadows family...

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Guess what!?!?! We are nearly fully booked for 2014 and booking into the NEW YEAR! If you wouldlike to get on our calendar for a session, please email hellomollyandmatt@gmail.com. 

Elijah {6 months} I Fort Myers Child Photographer I Fort Myers, FL

Excited to share our latest lifestyle session of the Butcher family in May. Jaime and her husband, Matt, welcomed me into their home to capture portraits of their six month old son Elijah. I immediately hit it off with Jaime as soon as I spotted her in polka dots (my favorite pattern)!! Loved her style and ideas, turns out she is an interior designer! Here's a peek at Elijah- enjoy!

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Oquendo Wedding I 4.19.14

Congratulations to Sarah and Rafael on their recent wedding on April 19, 2014! Matt and I were pulled back into photographing weddings for this secret occasion. The couple kept their big day a surprise for their families and opted for an intimate ceremony and dinner with their closest loved ones. We are so happy for Mr. and Mrs. Oquendo and hoping you are enjoying your newlywed bliss!