Fall in Florida

Because there are no big piles of red and orange leaves to jump into, there aren't many signs that it's Fall in Florida. It's still between 80 and 90 degrees most days, with just a tease of cooler daytime 70s weather here and there. But it's pretty much still green and hot.

Florida is one of the few states in the US that stays green. There are a few trees that drop their leaves, but I dream of the gorgeous golds and reds that so many states enjoy.

We have pumpkins! hahaha That's pretty much the only blankets of orange a Floridian sees in the Fall, and even those are only around for about a month. For Thanksgiving, homes are adorned with faux Fall foliage and warm-toned table runners. We light pumpkin-scented candles to complete the mood, but it still falls short of the traditional Fall that most in N. America enjoy.

Nevertheless, I'm determined to faux-Fall it up with hay, pumpkins and faux "turned" leaves!

Here is one of my latest shoots. Notice all the green! lol

But I must say Fall, like all of the non-seasons in Florida is simply beautiful. And this warm and beautiful family was such a pleasure to photograph with the faux-Fall scene. :-)

Happy Fall, all!

xo
jbnewcomb<3

Children & Families Session with Wings!

"Red Bull gives you wings!" but children certainly don't need Red Bull!

Last week, I had a high-energy photography session with the ever-beautiful Jenny and her gorgeous children. My kids look like veals next to these adorable little firecrackers! Their energy is boundless! They sure kept me on my toes in order to get great shots that really showcase their personalities.

Here's a preview of the shoot:

I just adore this family! And I feel honored to have immortalized their adorable lil personalities in photographs. :-)

xo
jbnewcomb<3

Chocolate is My Therapy of Choice

Ok, so I know it's not wise to use food as therapy, but it sure works wonders for me!

There's this precious lil angel in my house that just won't stop crying from 8pm 'til about 10:30pm (and sporadically throughout the day). She's my seven week old daughter, Elena. Most of the time, she makes me happier than chocolate. It's the side of her that screams out loud that makes me scream inside, and Chocolate helps to keep me from screaming (too much) on the outside.

So, tonight, the 53rd night of torture, was about to break me. Ok, it did break me, and I told my darling hubby that I needed "some chocolate therapy NOW". Knowing the Mommy Monster was rearing her ugly head, he promptly asked, "what kind?" to make sure he'd administer the right kind of therapy. ;-) "Chocolate on chocolate," I requested with a clearly desperate growl.

He bought me a box of Publix chocolate chip cookies and two bars of Ghirardelli chocolate, one this new flavor that is basically what heaven would taste like if it had a flavor....Sea Salt Soiree...the words melt off the tongue as well as the dark chocolate with sea salt and roasted almonds do...Mmmmm...Mommy is all better now.

When she's happy, she's better than chocolate. ;-)
xo
jbnewcomb<3