When I first got the message from Melissa that she and her husband Roy wanted a family session, I was so excited because her daughter in law, Jessica, referred her. I met Jesse over 10 years ago working with her lovely mother Maria, kept in touch on social media and watched her grow up into a professional young woman, and attended her college graduation and shortly after, her wedding. Jesse is one of the sweetest, kindest people you will ever meet. And one of the MOST beautiful brides I have ever seen. Of course I would LOVE to do portraits for her mother-in-law! 

Melissa and I connected immediately on the vision she had for her portraits. Casual, candid, yet clean and classy. She was so organized!! I knew that these portraits had to be on point. Melissa is the heart of the family, it was so sweet how she was very careful in scheduling the session so that not only her children, but her daughter-in-law could be there. And then there's Aces. Aces is A-Dor-A-BLE!!! A big, furry, cuddly guy, who protects his family, especially his big sister, Lisa. 

The day finally arrived, and I was so touched by the family pictures she brought to display on the mantel. Grandma would be still a part of the portraits, in a beautiful frame in the studio set up. Portraits of the kids and of course, the wedding pictures, flanked the mantel as well. Melissa even brought a comfy pillow for Aces! 

As we started out the session, Adam and Jessie were naturals in front of the camera! They were so cute! Did I mention that Melissa is gorgeous??? She really is- her eyes and smile light up a room!! We spent the next hour or so laughing, joking, posing, and just feeling the love this family had for each other. 

And that's what it's really about. At the end of the day, you have family, you have the love and memories shared. It was our absolute pleasure and honor to capture this precious moment in time for Melissa and her family. 

Amber