Travis Dew Photography

I love, love, LOVE my trips to Palm Beach….but they wouldn’t be possible without sweet Katy.  She is my husband’s sister and I sort of have the guilts that I get the pleasure of visiting more than he does.  Her household takes me in and I am very grateful for their open arms, efforts towards my work and hospitality.  Sorry Jeff and Katy….but the best part is getting to love on our nephew…”M”…full of spunk, spit and smiles.  He has had a fantastic disposition from the second he was born.  Katy, I love that you’re starting to get the wrestling, dirty, little boy.  My household has had that for y-e-a-r-s…..in fact, I’m looking at smooshed banana on the floor right now….next to a helicopter….and a shoe.  Awesome.

 

I’ve been lucky enough to shoot this family a couple of times before and I always enjoy them for a few reasons.  Mama and Daddy are super nice and easy to be around….little “S” is always up for a lil’ posing for the camera….and “L” has got lots to talk about.  This time, he had a Curious George jack-in-the-box…..kickin’ it old school.  I love to see the pure joy of a child from a stuffed animal popping out of a tin box.  Aahhhh, we could all learn a little something from that, huh?  Mama…you’ll giggle to know that the very first picture on the beach…might have been “the” picture.  Here’s your sneak peek….

Sweet Joanne is one of my favorites down in Palm Beach.  Luckily, Bill was able to join in on the shoot this year and Bebe got to go swimming.  She loved liked hated it.  Sorry Bebe…we were just trying to celebrate your birthday!  Your Mama and I got a good chuckle out of your dip…Enjoyed seeing you, as always.

Part of what I enjoy about my shoots is trying…in that 45 minutes….to capture true personalities.  That’s usually why I tell people not to worry about clothes, bring something fun and let the kiddos just be.  I LOVE these feet and have a pair juuuuust like it at my house.  Enjoyed meeting everybody….here’s your sneak peek!

Um….really all that can be said is….

it was ON…from the GET GO.

Funnest. Trio. Ever.

How cute are these two?  I roll in on this family only to quickly be introduced to their new puppy.  “S” gave me the thumbs up on my puppy-holding form…then we headed out to the yard in one of her very f-a-v-o-r-i-t-e dresses of all time.  I would want to wear that dress ‘everyday all day’ too!!  “J” was chillin’ out in his surfing duds – laid back relaxin’ in his car.  Thanks for having me over….we had ourselves some fun!

More good people in Palm Beach….”B” and “JT” are getting so big and everyone was great considering “B” was under the weather a little bit.  Thanks for continuing to call on me….I love getting to see all of you.  “JT” – thanks for raising a glass of ‘cheer’ for our playdate…and “B”, I hope you licked on that lollipop all day long!

 

I met these little girls this time last year but have known their sweet Mama for a while through my sister-in-law.  Everybody has grown up just a little….so we took ourselves a field trip.  We went around the neighborhood a bit and visited some special spots….and then it was off to the beach!  What a great way to spend the late afternoon….the second we were on the pathway down to the beach….the stress just hung along the vines until it was all gone.  Fabulous.  “C” was spunky as usual….and “EG” did fantastic – considering she ended up with a fever of 104 later that night.  I loved getting to see you guys again!

It’s that time of year again when I take a working vacation in southern Florida.  My first play date was with these good people….and a couple of ‘people-friends’.  Thank you for having me over – the dogs were in a great mood and I enjoyed my visit with you!

 

This is another time when I think God put me in a certain place for a special reason.  This sweet night was a second wedding for both….and I share that tidbit because it was an extra, special night.  The groom was widowed a few years back and this night was the start of a new beginning.  I could feel the excitement in both….but his excitement especially hit home for me.  When I was little….my mother passed away.  Devastating to our family for sure….but many blessings were yet to come.  My father remarried a couple years later to one of the sweetest ladies around.  My father was gifted with a new chapter in his life and we (his 4 children) took great comfort in that.  The groom reminded me of my father all night….dancing all over the floor in complete joy!  The bride is one of the sweetest around with two fantastic, young gentlemen and a blessing to her groom, for sure.  Cheers to your new chapter that is well deserved by both.