How do they say it? Shoemaker’s children always go barefoot? It has been over a year since our family had professional pictures taken. Not by me, no tripod, the three of us, with me in the frame rather than behind the camera. These were taken by wonderful new local photographer Nicole Tidei and edited by me.

I wish I took advice I normally give to my clients and was ready for the photo shoot. Lol. Everything always works out at the end but it was a chaos just hours before. I picked a black dress for me. I never recommend black color to clients but I felt myself and comfortable and that’s the most important. My girl’s outfit arrived on time but it was waaaay too big so just hours before the session I ran to the local Carter’s to exchange it for anything cute her size. I do love the overall she was wearing and she even forgot about her two pony tales and kept them on the whole time.

We had an hour of family fun on the beach while Nicole was running around capturing these moments. We chose First Landing Park as our location. Their beach - The Narrows is super quiet and picturesque. I totally recommend this unique place to my clients now. Please remember that you have to book your date and pay the fee to First Landing Park office 30 days before the shoot.