I have looked back through some of my past family and children sessions, as I gear up for the spring season of photography. I just love these sessions. The interaction between family members is so joyful and I love to capture that time. Whether it is an ‘eskimo kiss’ between parent and child, or just holding hands walking on the beach. I never tire of photographing these moments. I know they don’t last forever, as I have been through them, and now am the mom of four adult children and two gorgeous granddaughters, who can be seen in the final three of all of these images.

Those little dimpled hands–so cute to hold–pass way to quickly. The wide-eyed excitement of a child discovering something new– whether a special shell, or turtle in the dunes, or simply a bird flying overhead, never ceases to amaze me.

I discovered something long ago–children are cute no matter what. A child can cry, laugh, be angry, sad, stone-faced, or whatever. All are cute in images, and all capture that child at that point in time. I could stay out with a family or child session way too long and way into dark. Wait! I have done that. Just ask some of my past clients. We have a really good time and it seems no one wants to stop, including me. It is amazing what these digital cameras can capture with just the right amount of artistic lighting at night :).

I never tire of this beautiful island, known as Amelia Island, or Fernandina Beach,  and the gorgeous backdrops the Lord has provided in this area, including ocean, river, marsh, tropical foliage, moss-draped oak trees, and so many other choices. There is always some place special to photograph. Anyway…I just wanted to share a few images from some recent family sessions. I have oh, so many more, but grabbed a few to share here. Enjoy!And….if you like what you see, please stop by my http://www.facebook.com/pambellphotography page and give me a like. I would LOVE that! Blessings… to you and yours.