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Fort Monroe Family Portraits | Hampton Family Photographer | Anthony + Marilyn

Fort Monroe Family Portraits | Hampton Family Photographer | Anthony + Marilyn

Anthony, Marilyn, and Mia make a beautiful family, not because life has always been easy but because they have lived through the hard times together. Anthony recently returned after his third deployment in their marriage - this one that hardest, as he had to leave his daughter for the first time and spent the better part of a year at sea. Because of this daddy's little girl, shy but spunky, was always ready to take a picture with her hero.

This family session began at The Chamberlin on Fort Monroe before we moved to the beach at sunset to capture some beautiful portraits. Anthony and Marilyn have been married for 15 years, managing to keep the spark of romance alive despite their separation. Their love is so obvious that even Mia gets a little jealous - she even tried to 'break them up' a few times during our time together! Nevertheless, this couple loves nothing more than family time and holding each other close after spending so long not being able to do just that...

Sandy Bottom Park Family Session | Hampton Roads Family Photographer | The Mathews Family

Sandy Bottom Park Family Session | Hampton Roads Family Photographer | The Mathews Family

I just love it when a client returns and I get to see them through different phases in their lives! Last year I got to photograph Dawn and her boys, knowing she was expecting to add some pink to the family soon. When I met them in Sandy Bottom Park, I finally got to say hi to their adorable little Ginny Bell. And oh what a sweetie she is!

I love this beautiful little family of four, and I especially love that giant pink bow on their little girl's head. When I think of photographing families, this is what it's all about - seeing growth, transition, seeing new little lives added, and seeing young kids grow up and get to be so big. Jesse and Dawn - I'm so thankful that you've allowed me into your lives on these few occasions! I can't wait to see all four of you again next year :)

The Brynilsden Family, Part 2 // Fort Monroe Family Photographer

I absolutely love getting to know people, and I'm so glad to have met Dianne and her family. Not only do I get to spend time with them, I get to do so four times over the course of this year as we chronicle little Oliver (and Ethan's!) growth throughout his first year of life.

After a session during the midst of the stormy season here that got rained out, we decided to change things up a little and schedule an early morning session on the fields and beach of Fort Monroe in Hampton. Sometimes kids are the most amiable in the mornings, so we thought it would work perfectly...and it did! Oliver was full of smiles the whole time, and Ethan's favorite part was playing with bubbles when we headed down to the beach.

These little guys are growing so quickly (click here see their first session just a few months ago!) and I can't wait to catch up with them again in September to see where they go next! 

Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session

Dianne just loves her boys!

Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session

Ethan is definitely the more active of the two, so dad got some playtime in :)

Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session

Just look at that smile!

Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session

Their family time at the beach was precious. Ethan occupied himself with bubbles and the water, and Oliver got to stick his toes in the sand. 

Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session
Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session

Such a sweet family! Can't wait to see them again this fall!

Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia | Family of four portrait session