The Mills Family

          I met Christi a few years ago, when we both were starting out as newbies for a Veteran's Affairs contractor. We started out in different departments, before moving into the same department and sitting probably a little too close to one another. Haha. We used to cut up, make jokes, and pull pranks... and were instant friends. Although our time in the same department was short lived, and we both went on to move into separate management positions, before both finally moving onto new jobs completely, we have still kept in touch.

          I was more than thrilled to be able to capture their family portraits - which they said they had NEVER done. Personally, I don't believe it - but was ecstatic to be able to take an updated family session for them. We decided on doing them near the Ocoee river, and the day couldn't have been more perfect. It wasn't incredibly hot, there was a little breeze, and it was undeniably peaceful at our location!!!

          Christi's son had only one request for pictures - that he get his picture made with his doggie. How could I say no to that?  So, since he was such a good sport and smiled so handsomely during our shoot, we snagged some pictures just for him. It was absolutely adorable to watch him with his best bud and you could just see the love they shared together while they played!

          So, as I like to keep these intros short - because I know you guys just come here to see the pictures and not listen to me gush on and on,  and everyone knows I LOVE to talk! -  I'll put my fingers to rest and let you enjoy these wonderful images.

         

A Boy and his dog...

Ella & Scott - Engaged!

            I met Ella last year during a wedding I was shooting. It was great catching up on life with one another in the course of a year. Now she is planning her wedding, and the bride from the wedding last year is expecting their first baby... It's crazy how life can change so quickly in a year!And I was over joyed to be a part of capturing her engagement!

          One thing that has really amazed me in the past year of shooting, is how I seem to know everyone in some form or fashion. I knew Ella from the wedding... but Scott actually works as IT in my office, and I know for a fact, has called to help me fix my computer at least, if not twice! (I break my office computer at least once a week...it's quite ridiculous!) 

          Luckily, the rain held off long enough to capture some great shots, and the heat hit right as we were wrapping up. We could not have planned that any better if we had tried!!! But enough about me, I know you came here to see a few pictures from our session. So, here you have it!!! The beautiful, Ella, and her handsome husband-to-be, Scott!

Don't make faces... I just might catch it! :)

 

Found a four-leaf clover while walking through the grasses. How cool is that?!

 

Check out that RING! 

O.M.G!!!!

Congratulations to Ella & Scott!!! May you be blessed with many, MANY years of happiness!!

Introducing Eden!

           I know, nearly everyone says their baby was born into such a large amount of love... but this little lady could give the rest a run for their money! :) But when you're born into a family with such amazingly awesome parents - you can't help the amount of love you're going to get from... well... EVERYONE!

          And I somehow was able to wiggle my way in there with my camera! :) She was the perfect little model. She was so happy, so content... she just took everything in and observed.

          Congrats to Cheryl and Joel on such a lovely little lady!

 

 

 

 

 

The perfect pouty lips!

 

This one just makes you say, "Awwww!"

 

And this one just made me laugh!