6 degrees of separation


Not gonna lie, it was hot during this session. Dad was sweating, I was sweating, and yet somehow, we managed to make magic. When we planned this session, we agreed to shoot at a super well known park in Miami, FL. Mathesson Hammocks Park. I know it like the back of my hand. But the thing is, when we said Mathesson Hammocks, mom thought we meant the man-made beach at Mathesson, and I thought we were doing it at the actual park where there is significant tree coverage. I felt so terrible because it wasn't until the morning-of, that I realized we had miscommunicated about the location.

It happens! But it had never happened to me!

And it just so happens that she was referred by a family friend, and is somehow almost related to me, and I am pretty sure we must have known each other as children, will confirm later lol.

I was nervous about how mom would react. Will she be upset? Is she going to leave a bad review? Should I just do the photos at the beach? I was STRESSED! And then all my worries melted away when I heard her say my three favorite words, "I trust you!".

She trusted that we might actually have a heat stroke if we went to the beach at 9am, and she trusted her outfits would still look great if we were in the park. She trusted my vision, my eye, my expertise; she trusted me. I really appreciated those words, because this was her first session with me. She trusted me without knowing the outcome, and I am so happy I didn't let her down.

Note to my readers: Beach sessions are not ideal in the late mornings, I only shoot around sunrise and sunset to have the best and most pleasant experience.

Another successful session in the books, THANK YOU and welcome to the fam!

Happy family moment captured outdoors under oak trees in natural lighting.
Toddler walking between parents on a tree-lined path while holding their hands.
Joyful parent-child moment captured outdoors under oak trees in natural lighting.
Loving family sharing a playful moment together on a sunlit nature trail.
Heartwarming parent-child interaction captured in an outdoor setting with natural light.
Parent lifting child in the air with joy under sunlit oak trees.
Family sitting together on bench in a peaceful garden setting.
Family relaxing together on grass in a sun-dappled garden setting.
Happy family enjoying a sunny day together while sitting on grass under a tree.
Parent and child sharing a joyful moment while sitting on grass outdoors.
Family of three relaxing together on grass under a shady tree.
Parent holds smiling toddler in white shirt and brown pants during outdoor photoshoot.
Tender moment between parent and child sitting on grass under tree branches.
Toddler in white shirt and brown pants standing on grass under tree branches.
Joyful moment between parent and toddler during outdoor photoshoot.