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Tonight’s session was one for the record books.  The wind was like something I have never experienced before at the Dunes.  It was a combination of magic and chaos.  The clouds were amazing. The sky was just to die for.  However, the noise and whipping sand from the winds was enough to send everyone away for the evening.  Well, except a few brave souls – including this family!  It was the quickest family session since one mosquito infested session back in ’07 (Payne Family – I am referring to our 1st session together – remember that insanity?!?!?).  They were such troopers, and their little George was the most excited and loveable little guy you could imagine.  We had a lot of fun in a little time, and managed to get some great images.  Thanks, D Family!  It’s always good to see you – I only wish we could have spent more time together!!!

When Mom and I were planning for the session, she mentioned she wanted lots of color. Between the outfits and the location, I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.  I seriously could have blogged the entire session.  If it wasn’t for the power going out at home last night, I would have had several more to share, but I ran out of editing time.  Bryan fam, you know I love seeing you and photographing your adorable family.  Thanks for a great evening! 

Ok – this session delivered a first for me.  What is that you ask???  Well, as I was going through the images I came to this one below.  It kinda took my breath away, and then the tears started rolling.   Yes, this first image brought me to TEARS!!!!  I have never, never cried any tears over any image I have taken before.  I have to share with you that during this session I was in awe of this father’s love for his new, little baby girl.  I seriously talked about it all day long.  I was telling several of my friends after the session – “You should have just seen him!!!  I can’t quite explain it, but I couldn’t stop watching him watch her.  He was so calm and gentle and smitten and blissfully happy.”  Yes, Elias – I talked about you all day!!!  I even told your wife after the session when you had left how incredible it was to witness.  And, to me, this image shows just that.  I can *feel* the smitten-y bliss I felt that day between the two of you.  Bessie and Elias – you have such a beautiful little girl and such a sweet, sweet love already as a family.  THANK YOU for choosing me to capture this precious time in your life.

I couldn’t love this much more.  Seriously.  The heart.  The love.  The light. The DOG!!   ::SWOON::