erica, van + mabel | tampa natural light children photographer

There are many times when working on images that I find goosebumps slowing climbing down my arms as I edit.  Then there are the times where they find every last inch of skin on my body, covering me in a sea of bumps as water pools ever so slightly in my eyes.  (Want you’re own dose of mist?  Watch this.)  I love this family.  I love the way this mama loves her babies and I love watching it unfold.  She’s everything you would want to be as a mom.  And even after a sleepless night, she does it beautifully.  I envy every ounce of it.

Our morning together was crazy.  But simple.  And that’s exactly as it should be.  Love and more love trickling it’s way through and beaming it’s light to be captured.  And captured it was.

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Our families, our children, they grow and change so quickly.  Let’s freeze this moment in time, this innocence and love and capture it for years to come. Come and play, shine your beaming light of love and let me be along with you to capture these beautiful moments.  Contact me to plan your photo shoot experience! I promise it will be one you won’t soon forget. xoxo

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  • Christina ShreeveJuly 31, 2014 - 8:23 pm

    My beautiful best friend and her amazing children!!!! Simply wonderful pictures.ReplyCancel

  • AmandaJuly 31, 2014 - 8:35 pm

    Although every.single.one of these is adorable, I’m in love with the one of Van with his hand around Erica’s face and they are making this sweet eye contact!ReplyCancel

  • TracyJuly 31, 2014 - 9:10 pm

    These are beautiful! I love Van’s goofy face (2nd picture), Mabel’s very first solo pic, and the color shot of Erica sitting and the kiddos laying down on the bed. SO precious! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • LoganJuly 31, 2014 - 9:34 pm

    These are some of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen! And not just because the subjects are beautiful. You make me want to drive from the east coast to have a session! Just breathtaking, each one!ReplyCancel

  • TiffanyJuly 31, 2014 - 10:09 pm

    Absolutely lovely! Erica I’m in love with them all but if I had to choose, I’d pick the 5th one down of Van the Man and the B&W with you, Van and Mabel. Such wonderful photos and a wonderful family 🙂ReplyCancel

  • JillJuly 31, 2014 - 10:50 pm

    The Allen family is just to cuteReplyCancel

  • HeatherJuly 31, 2014 - 11:19 pm

    Gorgeous! All of them. I especially like the second and fourth ones of V, the one where you have M over your head, the one where V is looking at the camera and touching your face, the last B&W of the three of you and the first solo shot of M.ReplyCancel

  • TristanJuly 31, 2014 - 11:57 pm

    I love the natural light! I adore the pictures of you and Van lying down next to each other. The pictures of the three of you are so naturally beautiful. I’m glad you were captured with your two. So often, we’re behind the camera!ReplyCancel

  • Marcia CardAugust 1, 2014 - 12:04 am

    Fantastic subjects captured by an awesome photographer.
    At one time I had a desire to photograph children – such a great subject – love alll these shots! Nice work.ReplyCancel

  • EricaAugust 1, 2014 - 12:24 am

    Laura-I can’t thank you enough for capturing these! And, thanks friends, for your input…I hope to narrow down my faves (if that’s even possible!) to display at home soon! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • MeganAugust 1, 2014 - 1:11 am

    These are fabulous! Anna and I love them all, but especially the first color photo of Van and of Mabel as well as the color shot of the three of you embracing. Fun to see their personalities shine in some of the other shots, too. So precious!!ReplyCancel

  • NanaAugust 1, 2014 - 2:09 am

    Yes, she is a beautiful Mom. And you have captured her love reflected in the eyes of her children. True artistry!ReplyCancel

  • RebelAugust 1, 2014 - 5:16 am

    Erica- buy them alll!!! And that video? Have it on repeat on all screens all the time. Forever.ReplyCancel

  • pam raper stoddardAugust 1, 2014 - 12:05 pm

    Wow. Erica, you three are so sweet and beautiful. I could never choose between them, I’d have to take them all. What a gift these photos are for your kids. Serious goosebumps. xoxoReplyCancel

  • JeanneAugust 1, 2014 - 4:39 pm

    These photos are so unique and beautiful (as is the family)! They truly capture the loving relationship between a mother and her children. Wonderful photography – you have a gift, Laura.ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie (Aunt Messy)August 1, 2014 - 7:05 pm

    I love all of the photos! Van and Mabel are precious and I love them (and you) so much. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Jim AAugust 4, 2014 - 12:03 am

    Wow. Couldn’t possibly be any better than this.ReplyCancel

  • BethanyAugust 7, 2014 - 12:18 am

    You captured their bond and personalities perfectly…beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • JamieAugust 7, 2014 - 1:03 am

    What a stunning session! These are beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • LaurenJanuary 15, 2015 - 9:08 pm

    What a sweet and beautiful family session! I would love images of myself with my daughters like this!ReplyCancel

  • LaurenJune 8, 2015 - 2:17 am

    Oh my goodness, I love this session so much!ReplyCancel

  • RebeccaAugust 28, 2015 - 2:43 am

    These images are so real and pure. Beautiful.ReplyCancel

Our families, our children, our bellies, they change and evolve so quickly. Let’s freeze this moment in time, this innocence and love and capture it for years to come. Come and play, shine your beaming light of love and let me be along with you to capture these beautiful moments. Contact me to plan your photo shoot experience, whether in my natural light studio, my sun-kissed field or beach. I promise it will be one you won’t soon forget. xoxo

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