first of fall...

and i fell in love! so, long story short i knew melissa when her daughter justyce was just a tiny tot. fast forward ten years, and now justyce is a big sister to baby cayde. to watch these two interact is just incredible. justyce LOVES her little brother, but i mean come on, what is not to love with this cutie? i cannot get over his hair, curls, on curls on curls.  cadye was full of smiles, and would smile ten times bigger at his sister when she danced and sang to him. even though he is just 6 months young, cadye already has some looks that will stop you in your tracks. (((i think he gets those from daddy))) dad was such a good sport and never once mentioned anything he would rather be doing than taking pictures. haha
this post is a little late, so my apologies. but when i get a message from (super)mom after delivering proofs saying "I love all of them." it makes me smile, a lot. oxxo

sun, sand & such a sweetie...

jamie owned her session. we chose to do her session in colonial beach virginia. the location was perfect, that town is just oozing character. and of course, the locals had nothing but nice things to say about jamie. not only is jamie just stunning, she is one of the sweetest gals you will ever meet. i was thrilled when she asked me to do some new portfolio pictures for her. after all, jamie is kind of famous! she has appeared in both print and television. really, jamie knew what shots she was looking for, so i just stood behind the lens and let her do her thing, it's obvious, she has done this before.

i'm one....

and on the run. literally. hunter was on the move for his first birthday session. we went to greenwell state park, which also happens to be where his parents said "i do". the location was perfect for his session. the wide open fields allowed for him to run his little heart out. we even found a tree for daddy to sit him on. he loved it! he is quite the skilled climber and this guy is fearless! leave it to his awesome momma to bring along goodies she crafted for his party. the theme of the hungry caterpillar was just perfect; hunter loves to eat.
and just like big sister lilly, hunter LOVES when his daddy tosses him up into the air. after dad stopped, hunter signed "more." it's little moments like this that just make my day. happy birthday handsome! oxo

a HUGE congrats...

to my gorgeous cousin toni, class of 2015! way to go! and what better way to celebrate than with a senior session on the beach?!? the weather was almost as perfect as her hair and makeup; seriously. it's as if she had her own team of stylists. mom may have helped with the hair, but the makeup is something that toni really enjoys and it shows. so here's to you; i am so proud of all that you have accomplished and i hope you continue to do what makes you happy! oxo

i found some super heroes....

who just happen to be an awesome family that just welcomed their newest addition. when my friend, academy partner and former co-worker contacted me to schedule a session less than a week from her due date, i was shocked. she looks incredible and was rocking that belly and the glow that came along with it. it's amazing how sometimes time can pass, life gets crazy and then a new baby brings everything back into perspective. i am truly thankful. nikki is just an incredible person. she is dedicated, honest and hard working. so the super hero outfits were more than appropriate. and dad was such a good sport, i didn't have to ask him to smile one time, he had a smile from ear to ear. he seemed so thrilled and anxious to welcome his second son.
and to say that BIG brother jayden is excited is an understatement. he is very much aware of who is inside that gorgeous belly, and can't wait to play with his new brother.
and the outfits were awesome, jayden even wore a cape. the irony is that mom and dad are both super heroes in everyday life. they handle their challenging careers with poise and grace. for all that you do, you ROCK! it take a strong person to do what you do, brennen & jayden have amazing role models!
so here is to your growing family, i cannot wait to meet brennen! oxo

i guess time really does fly...

it was almost 4 years ago that i first had the chance to work with this duo. brittney and matt were one of my first sessions after i started amanda pearl photography. we had a sweet engagement session in downtown leonardtown. and now, they look just as young as ever and have grown by two feet! norah is the icing on the cake when it comes to this perfect pair. we had a fun session at greenwell. the weather was perfect for mom to run sprints across the grass in an attempt to get norah to smile.(((who needs a gym anyways?!?))) norah loves to be held and was quite content in her momma's arms. she shared her adorable dimples, smiles and facial expressions that i couldn't help but fall in love with. she has complete control over her eyebrows, and was not afraid to use them.
congrats to you both, you guys rock parenthood. and the love that you have for this lil' blessing is just incredible!

and p.s. baby knees, ruffle britches, high heels and pearls.... oh sweetness!