THE PERFECT AFTERNOON [Monica Brown, Pensacola Family Photographer]

What to do on a lovely Pensacola afternoon?

Why, take some photos, of course!

I am always very excited when friends book a session with me. It is so much fun!

I was a bit nervous about the weather, but it all worked out. We have luckily been dodging all of the severe weather that has been going around the southeast lately. The cloud cover with sporadic sunbeams stretching through the breaks was perfect.

It was extremely difficult to choose which images to post here on the blog. There are so many that I love and that tell the story of our afternoon. I had a wonderful time chasing the kids around, and just sitting back and watching. I love how families interact with one another. The little glances, smiles, touches - the loving things that make your family who you are.

Heather & Serge - thank you for inviting me to hang out for the afternoon :)

delightfully,

Monica

LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY [Monica Brown, Pensacola Family Photographer]

I have to say...I was SO pumped about this session!! So much so, that I was afraid the weather would not cooperate, or something else would happen and we would not get to take the photos as planned. So I didn't mention it for fear of jinxing it.

This is the very first time I have been out on the water in Pensacola. Sad, I know. But when we moved here our kids were tiny, and then the oil spill this summer ruined any boating plans.

The breeze was amazing. It was so perfect out there!!

We put down the anchor and just enjoyed the afternoon.

Here is Erin - quite the photogenic sweetheart!

The afternoon sun was soooooo golden and delicious.

This shot of Alex is so fun! While I was taking photos of Brooke and Brad, I just leaned back and snapped straight up. LOVE his smile!

After heading back, we walked over to a beach area and snapped a few more while the sunbeams were long and streamy.

And I'm not sure, but is that a REAL Blue Heron in the background?

If so, how *Pensacola* is that???

This session brought me so much joy. It was wonderful to photograph the Agers in their element. Don't get me wrong, I love the downtown photos, beach photos and the like, but this session was special. I got to capture images of a family doing what they do. And it was SO much fun :)

delightfully,

Monica

FIN IS 3! [Monica Brown, Pensacola Children's Photographer]

Oh my, oh my! We were invited to a candy shop!

My friends always have the coolest themed parties for their kids, and I think this has to be my favorite so far. For sweet Finley's 3rd birthday party her mommy came up with [the] cutest idea, party favors, decor, you name it! I had such a blast taking these photos :)

Instead of a cake, we each had a *yummy* cupcake and got to decorate it ourselves with CANDY.

(and the cupcake stand is actually a tomato trellis (is that what they're called?) painted and turned upside down!!!)

A sweet note on the window sill

And the Birthday Girl herself!

trying really hard to get 3 fingers up...

and she did it!!! The 3rd finger is pointing right at me :)




the candy shop. *yummers*

You could barely see Reagan's cupcake for all of the candy and Luke decided to forego the cupcake altogether and just eat candy.

The little K's getting their sugar rush on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FINLEY!

Have a blast being 3!!

delightfully,

Monica

JUST A REGULAR OL' DAY [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

So here we are. Just an afternoon during the week. I love normal days. Days that don't have anything special planned, but are so very special nonetheless.

Here are my kids - just being themselves.

Reagan with her massive cup of lemonade.

and that beautiful smile

Luke and his glasses.

He loves them. He wears them everywhere.

Such a "cool guy" with them propped on his forehead.

He was watching all of the motorcycles as they pulled up to Hub Stacey's.

yep. Just another day. But what a great one :)

delightfully,

Monica

MINI-SESSIONS! [Monica Brown, Pensacola Family Photographer]

Can you believe there are [less than] 100 days until Christmas?!? I know, it is still above 90 degrees every day and there isn't the least bit of chill in the air. But it is time to think ahead!

If you are a planner (like I *try* to be), then you will want to have your fabulous Christmas cards ready to mail to family and friends by early December so they can actually enjoy looking at your hard work before it is time to pack away all of the cards and photos. So let's get a head start!

To get you into the wonderful Spirit of Christmas, I am offering Mini-Sessions in beautiful Downtown Pensacola this year! All sessions will be held Saturday, October 30.

Your 30 minute Mini-Session includes time to wander around the downtown area to find the perfect location for you. You can choose a park/grassy location for a more organic feel OR your backdrop can be the amazing brick buildings for an urban feel.

Or BOTH.

That is what is so great about downtown. So many looks and feels separated by only a few short feet!

AND your favorite digital image is INCLUDED!

This image can be used for creating your Christmas card, making prints for your family members, or any gift you would like to create!

You may purchase your entire gallery of images from your session for an additional $450.

[The Mini-Sessions are for families of no more than 5. If you have a larger family I suggest a Signature Session which allows for up to 2 hours of shooting time in a location of your choice.]

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IMPORTANT DEADLINES

November 13 - All sessions requesting holiday delivery must be completed by this date

November 20 - All holiday orders must be placed by this date. Orders received after this date may incur rush fees

Let the [wonderfulness] that IS the Christmas Season BEGIN!

delightfully,

Monica