I had the privilege to photograph our friends, Richie & Monique's, extended family but this time in their neck of the woods in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Two important guys couldn't make it, but there is always next time! We went not so early in the morning and it was cool, but the wind made it much colder. The first 20 minutes I could hardly feel my hands, my thermostat is definitely Floridian! Luckily it warmed up a little bit fairly quickly. Once we did the line up shot, I tried to bundle everyone up and got couples to cuddle to stay warm and give us a romantic look, which we nailed :) After doing the last big group photo, I shoot a couple of the kids and looked back and everyone was gone. Found them all inside a little nook, which ended up being great for the guys solo portraits because the light was incredibly beautiful in there. This is such a fun bunch dear to my heart and so is New Mexico where my sons were born!
So happy I finally got a chance to shoot my boys at a carnival...Lights are so freaking dreamy at fairs and getting there at the end tale of golden hour makes it even yummier!
The end
Photographing the DelGaudio family was such a joy. Rain forced us to postpone the shoot for like two weeks, but it was worth the wait. I loved having been able to capture lots of love and laugh among the three of them. Their daughter brought in her own swag plus she is incredibly polite, sweet and beautiful, what an amazing family!
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
When I came across this image in my computer, I couldn't help it but to wish I had a picture like this with my mom when I was little...I'll have to come up with my grown up version of it now :)
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
And this happened as I was putting my camera away...quickly picked it up and intended to snap one more but the wind wasn't letting the hat stay put yet she worked it...So cute!
DelGaudiosFamily Session
DelGaudiosFamily Session
Since my husband and I had our boys, Christmas has a whole new meaning and excitement...It definitely is our favorite holiday, although my youngest one is still watching The Nightmare Before Christmas to this day. We love the spirit, the lights, the music and the food. Plus this year we are going to New Mexico the day after Christmas...YAY! Have been counting the seconds (literally...Found an awesome app for that!)
Here is a glimpse to our Christmas prepping and also on a side note...Where does this rain come from? A whole week of rain at the end of november? ok...Enough said, here are my photos ;)
I was thrilled when Stefanie, one of the daughters, contacted me to book this session. They all met here in South Florida from Washington DC and North Carolina to celebrate their mom's birthday. Both daughters, Stefanie and Andrea, wanted to gift their mom with a surprise extended family session at the beach. Thank you ladies for the opportunity to let me capture these memories for your mom! I have way too many favorites from this beautiful family's session...Enjoy!
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations
Schilling + Harrington + Kirchner Three Generations