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

THE BEGINNING OF FAMILY [Monica Brown, Pensacola Engagement Photographer]

So I know you are used to seeing families with lots of kids or newborns here on the blog. Well I branched out a bit and am SO GLAD I did!

When you become engaged, this is the beginning of your family. You have decided that this is the person for you. Your person. The one you will share everything with. Your joys, sorrows, life experiences, successes, laughs...you get it.

So glad Kelli and Josey have found their person in each other.

Good job on the ring! It is beautiful!!!!

Just look at how she looks at him.

The summer sun was perfect. I love the evening glow. It was HOT out there, but Kelli and Josey were both good sports about it. We are all from the South, so this is what we are used to.

Wonderful. Southern. Heat.

[No offense Washington, but I have always been a southern girl. I was beyond excited to move back HOME.]

I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful couple through Megan Kennedy of Megan K Events. She is planning all the details for their big day. More details about Megan (and how you can contact her for YOUR big day) will be coming soon!

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Everyone have a most wonderful weekend!

delightfully,

Monica

THE SWEETNESS OF SUMMER [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

My, how this year is flying by! Is it summer already? The heat makes it wonderful to enjoy the coolness of the water this time of year. Unfortunately for us, the pool is the only water we will be in this year. I haven't seen it in person yet, but I hear on the news it is on my beach. My beautiful Johnson Beach. But I will not talk about that anymore...

This summer may not be filled with beach sessions, but that will be okay with me.

I LOVE downtown!

It is actually more ideal for summer photos than the beach. (Here's hoping the beach will be clean enough for fall photos - when the temperature is better anyway!)

Downtown Pensacola has so much to offer. The bricked buildings are alive with history and beauty. The old town squares are manicured and kept neat. The beautiful old trees offer a place to sit in the shade and just be. And it was the perfect location for little [E]'s 6 month session. Here are her newborn images. Now take a look at how she's grown!

The very first shot of the day. She makes my job so easy! And so fun! You cannot help but smile when you look into her happy eyes :)

The center of attention...as all children are.

[E] is so playful! Peek-a-boo!

I LOVE how her eyes sparkle!

And most importantly, Mom and Dad have still got it! Happy parents make a happy home :) And there's no better place to be.

Thank you [C] and [J] for choosing me to capture these timeless moments for you. It is truly my pleasure!!!

delightfully,

Monica

LITTLE [L] BUG [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

I have had the tune to "Isn't she lovely" in my head all morning.

Well, isn't she????

I LOVE how little [L] lights up when you look at her. Her eyes and smile just make my day.

Maybe she'll make yours too :)

LOVE that baby fine straight hair!

I think this one is my favorite. Can't you just HEAR that smile??

And her Mama's favorite image from the day.

Sigh. She is just SO sweet.

Have a great weekend and enjoy your spring break! (If you live near me!)

delightfully,

Monica

MARDI GRAS FUN [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

Here is just a sneak peek at a downtown session from last week. Little [L] went to her very first Mardi Gras and brought back some tasty souvenirs.

delightfully,

Monica

A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

Wow. I have been meaning to blog this session for quite a while. But since I have been spending so much time with my FAMILY, I have not taken the time.

So here is THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.

full of love...as it should be.

parents that KISS are AWESOME.

Laughter is pretty cool too...

I love to SEE a mother's love

And my FAVORITE photo of the day. Aren't they just so cute???

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delightfully,

Monica

SNEAK PEEK [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

Wow! It has been a busy few weeks! Once we all (almost) got over being sick, we headed to Disney. I haven't had time to post those yet...working on it! We got home, unpacked, and welcomed my best friend Tabitha and her family here the next morning ;) While they visited, I shot their Christmas photos. Here are a few so far!

LOVE this photo of little [M]!! Those eyes!

just the boys

And it just wouldn't be Christmas without some (fake) mistletoe! We did something a little like this for our photos, then Zack made this photo look so cute with the same concept ;)

It is so wonderful to have such great friends. I love watching our families grow, and taking the photographs along the way.

delightfully,

Monica

FROM THREE TO FOUR [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

This was just a spectacular day!  I don't think it could have turned out any better.  

Here is the [G] family just hanging out at the water's edge.


I was so excited to shoot my first outdoor "maternity" session.  

And check out this monkey.  When I asked mom if he was a good climber, she replied, "It is a well know fact."  :)






This was the story of the day...

I think the handle at the edge of this photograph is so necessary.  Little [G] was sure there was a man behind those big doors, and he was determined to find him!  No picture taking for him, he had business to take care of.  That is until mommy and daddy were having a moment alone without him.  Check out his movement!  (And the shutter speed was 1/200 sec!!)

(oh, and this could totally be a 10x20!)

And then there were three.

Soon to be four.

Oh I just can't wait to meet the littlest [G]!! I certainly hope I get to do some newborn shots!!!  Congratulations [J] and [J]!!!

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I am so thrilled how each downtown session was so different and so very fun!  I had a wonderful time with every family and can't wait to do this again!

delightfully,

Monica