Finally a Family of Five | Camp Allen, Norfolk Homecoming Photographer

Katie contacted me about her husband's homecoming at Camp Allen.  Katie is the founder of Save the Woman, Not the Tata's.  You should definitely go check it out when you get the chance!  Her blog is truly uplifting.  

I met up with Katie and her adorable kiddos just before 11pm.  Now, if you have been at a homecoming before, you know how unpredictable they can be.  On my way to Camp Allen, Katie messaged me that the guys were coming in almost an hour earlier than scheduled.  But of course, by the time I got there, it changed back to its original time.  We patiently waited, keeping the kiddos occupied for as long as we could.  From eating snacks, to playing in the sandbox, to drawing choo choo trains and playing on Cera's laptop, I am surprised they were still wide awake when the guys finally made it! 

Thank you to Katie, Josh, Emma, Brody, Finn and the Charlie 6 crew for allowing me be there! To my ladies that I spoke to at the homecoming, you can view all the photos here: (Charlie 6 Homecoming).

katie and kiddos
keeping the kiddos occupied
brody faces
Emma patty cake
emma, brody & daddy
daddy holding finn for the first time
daddy is finally home!

A Day in the Park with Mommy & Me | Downtown Norfolk Portrait Photographer

Back in March, Sara, a friend of mine and past OpLove client, held an event for the SIDS awareness at the Indian River AMF bowling lanes.  It was in an event to raise awareness about SIDS, research funding, and to also celebrate two special little kiddos, Jax and Eli.  They also held a silent auction, in which I provided a gift certificate.  I was contacted a few weeks ago by Ms. Carmen, who happened to win my gift certificate.  Due to her hubby not being here, we set up a Mommy & Me session for her and her adorable son, Gabe.  We decided on the Pagoda & Oriental Garden in Downtown Norfolk.  I just LOVE shooting there, especially because there are many different backdrops to choose from.  We walked around the garden, keeping cool in the shade.  We even had the opportunity to go upstairs of the Pagoda and checked out the sights from high up! 

Towards the end of the session, we shortly discovered that we were in Hawaii around the same time, and that she knew a former neighbor of mines, Melissa.  It's funny how the military brings people together and you don't even know it!!

Thank you Ms. Carmen and Gabe for allowing me to photograph you guys. I had SO much fun!!

It's a Bird... It's a Plane.... No, It's Super Sebastian! | Yorktown Event Photographer

Superheroes KNOW how to party!! Sebastian invited all of his superhero buddies.... Superman, Batman, Iron Man, just to name a few.  All the superheroes got makeovers from Ashley from Pic-N-Paint, then their special costume attire from Ryan the Balloon Guy. They ate super pizza, and munched on some Kryptonite, Spiderberries, Batmellow Puffs and awesome hero cake.