{ Ali + Jack // Philadelphia, PA Family Photographer }

I seriously love this family. I know I say that about every family I photograph, but watching them together literally lifts my heart.

In a world where we often put on happy faces when underneath we are empty, this family is the real deal. They love one another. They delight in each other. They're so happy. And it makes me happy too.

Here are the many faces of Ali. These were all taken within the five minutes they arrived... :)













Meanwhile, little brother Jack seemed ready to go golfing...or something... :)



One of the things that always catches my attention about this family is Ali's relationship with her Daddy. She's this tiny little princess and he's a big strong man, and they are such a pair. I absolutely love watching them together.





What a beautiful, genuine, loving family. I mean every word.









She loves him SoOoO much!









This girl seriously cracks me up...



Twirling...











Sweet buddy.









Ok, quick warning to any client who have children with curls...You'll probably have lots of pictures of the back of your children's heads, as I can't even stand the cuteness...







See what I mean? All love.





Ali sure loves her Mama too!!!





And you know where that love first begins? Here:





We were joking that this was a mock Wedding shoot, but I guess that's not too far from the truth... ;)





Longwood Gardens has an insanely beautiful & fun arboretum we explored. Cool beans.







Details!! It's all about the details!!





Watching the water fountain with Dad and best friend Naomi...



I warned you about the curls...



Mr. Patient:



Love.





And last but not least, Mom and her little dude...









Peace out heartbreaker...



Until next time.

{ Naomi + Ella // Philadelphia, PA Family Photographer }

My jaw nearly dropped {the first time I met Naomi & Ella.} They're gorgeous and everything lovely, all compacted into two little precious girls.

A photographer couldn't ask for anything more.

Since I met this family last Fall, Becca has been so supportive of my photography and emailing me with connections and leads. It really means the world to me when people like her help me spread my wings and take flight. Thank you, sweet friend.

Well anyway, the combination of these little lovlies and Longwood Gardens looks something like this...

















Sweet sisters...





"Smile sissy!"



So so sweet...





Tip toes, how cute! I love the pretend shoes on her tights...someone should really invent that for adults too so we don't have to bother with shoes when we're in a rush...



Well somebody's happy...













Sweet Ella...







Ella & her Mommy...



Precious Naomi, playing on a cool bench that echoed whispers because of the acoustics. :) There's all sorts of fun things to find at Longwood Gardens. :)



Ella watching from her stroller...Oh those baby blues!!!



She went exploring...











Daughter & Dad.









Pink sparkly shoes. You can't go wrong.



Water play with best friend Ali. :)



On the phone with Grandma. :)









By this point, it had gotten pretty windy out...but Naomi was still up for going back out for more photos. Bless her little cotton socks.









The sweetness in this family is beyond words...







End cuteness...for now... ;)

I've been doing lots of...

Happy 100th blog post!
I'm so grateful for all the opportunities I've been given.
To God be the glory. :)