OCTOBER 2012
Kristin + Roger = Twins in January!
Congratulations on your upcoming arrivals. Enjoy a sneak peek from our colorful, fun, and wet maternity session... I love all of these!
Thank you, Ryan, for assisting with props and providing the perfect location for pictures!
OCTOBER 2012
Captured the gorgeous Wasser family for a few quick holiday snapshots in Downtown Fort Myers this morning. Danielle has her own photography business- http://ellewasserphotography.blogspot.com/ and wanted to actually be in front of the camera for a change. I can totally relate as a photographer you spend some much time capturing other people's lives than your own!
OCTOBER 2012
What a fun session this was in Downtown Fort Myers. Thank you, Nadia, for letting me capture your family. I don't think I've ever smiled so much while taking photos. I also have to give you kudos for outfit coordination. Fabulous bright colors make for great photos, wouldn't you agree?
October 2012
Congratulations to Rich & Kristy Kilfoyle on the arrival of Baby Fiona, born Friday, October 5th. The name was a mystery until her arrival and we were all waiting on pins and needles to see what she would be called. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the name!!! She is adorable and Rich and Kristy already seem llike pros at this parenting thing. I think I even heard rumors she was sleeping through the night- lucky!!!
I was honored to have the opportunity to take a few photos 9 days after her birth. Kristy and I discussed ideas and I came like I always do to most shoots, over prepared with a lot of props. I could see Rich's eyes grow wide when he helped me bring all my goodies inside. Kristy wanted more of a lifestyle session so we took some intimate photos in their bedroom. We also incorporated books- Kristy's occupation, yarn- Kristy's recent hobby, and a cute crown that my mom made. The session ended with some fun family portraits outside in front of their house.
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Love the setting on these photos for the Frederic Family session. We met at Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island. Katie suggested the location- perfect scenery with lush foliage and a gorgeous beach. I had no doubt that Katie would have the family color coordinated. I've always admired her taste in fashion.
Katie and I have stayed in touch since high school and have even managed a few girls nights out (WITH WINE) away from our hubbys and babies. It was great to capture their family in action and keep up with Landon! Check out a few of my favorites below...
Check out this blog. GREAT INFORMATION!
http://www.ronmartblog.com/2012/09/what-camera-should-i-buy-2012-edition.html
1. Prints never crash. Unlike your hard drive, those prints won’t be suddenly erased without warning. And while a hard drive crash is inevitable, it usually takes an act of nature to permanently destroy a person’s photo prints.
2. Prints are never obsolete. Every last device that’s storing your digital photo files today will be laughably obsolete in fifty years. The image files of today – the JPEGs and TIFs, etc. – will likely be unreadable by the devices of the future. Not a print. As long as your eyes work, you’ll be able to relive that photographic memory – even in your flying car (suffice it to say, if you’re operating a flying car, your eyes better work).
3. Prints are long lasting. In addition to being forever readable, prints can actually last for generations. Some home printer, ink and paper combinations can create a print that, when properly stored, can last 200 years. If you want to pass on photos to your great grandkid’s great grandkid, only a print will do.
4. People like them. Many people like to hold and handle a photo print, or would prefer to see them physically, in an album, instead of on a lifeless computer monitor.
Source: http://your-digital-life.com/printing/the-case-for-printing-your-digital-photos/
August 2012
After much anticipation, Josh, Olivia, and Spencer welcomed Fletcher Keaton on August 20th at 1:02 P.M. A few shorts days later they welcomed me into their home to capture some fun newborn portraits... LOVE all of these, especially the books and apples below which we used for the birth annoucement.
Don’t go out and buy outfits that you would never otherwise wear. Match your outfits with the style and personality of your family.
Instead, coordinate outfits based loosely on a color scheme or theme. Not sure where to begin selecting a color palette? Find a piece you love and want someone to wear. Then coordinate around that. Choose three to four complementary colors and then wear different combinations of those colors, with each person wearing at least two of the colors to tie them in with the rest of the group.
When all else fails, check out Pinterest! I have a "What to Wear" Inspiration board for ideas. Click here to check it out: http://pinterest.com/photosbymandm/what-to-wear-to-a-photo-session/
August 2012- Caitie and Erik's Engagement pics at Love Boat and Fort Myers Beach
Check out the adorable sequence of Matt and Lillian enjoying their Sunday morning media on dualing computers. Lillian was watching a "Wheels on the Bus" u-tube video and Matt was catching up on the Olympics.
July 2012
Baby Fletcher is just a few weeks away! LOVE Josh + Olivia and was super excited to capture their family unit before the new addition on the way. The Sinski's may be the most photogenic family I know!
June 2012
It's always a pleasure working with Deniminaco Boutique. I especially love the perk because she pays me in clothing! The blue top now has a home in my closet. This was a fun filled afternoon capturing the YP Professionals Pool Party and Fashion Show at Sanibel Harbor Resort and Spa.
The power of social media... Shortly after sharing the Addison photoshoot on Facebook, another high school friend, Sabrina, contacted me to capture her daughter's one year milestone.
I graduated from high school with Kristin and was so excited when she agreed to have me capture Addison's one year photos. We had several outfit changes and props picked out and the flowers were in bloom at the shoot location- Lakes Park. What a fun morning!
I could not wait to dress my daughter, Lillian, in this adorable ailor outfit. The Caloosahatchee River served as the perfect backdrop to capture some fun photos on a Sunday morning on our way to Publix. This outfit did not stay clean long. I'm glad I have the photos to remember it!
