Author archives: Arielle

  • 9 years old!

    • Magalie is 9, and it seems that just yesterday she was a newborn in my arms. We had some of her friends over to celebrate her last single digit birthday. It was the first day of cooler weather here in Pensacola. The kids called it "freezing", a bit of an exaggeration... The girls went outside, tried out Meg's new jump rope, all decked out for a winter day, had a glorious time in this delightful temperature, and I pulled my camera out of the bag. Mimi, Meg, Lizzy, and Frannie Vive l'au [...]

  • Jocelyn

    • She's gifted in many ways, a music artist, an accomplished pianist. When she sings, you think you're hearing an angel, and she sang in french for me, I though I was transported into the heavens! She dances, has the most delicate hands, and a gorgeous figure. Her dream is Broadway, and I'm convinced she will become a star. She carries a bible in her purse, has the sweetest disposition, and was so loving with her mother... an angel in many ways. Jocelyn, I so enjoyed our time together, your [...]

  • Noah

    • Not quite a year ago, Dorene and I were photographing Michelle and André's wedding. They left the reception under sparkles, in a big limo, with huge smiles on their faces, promising their friends and family a baby was next on their agenda... And here is Noah! It was already such an honor and a pleasure to witness André and Michelle's vows of love for eternity, and now it filled me joy to watch them care for their adorable baby. It's always a wonder to be able to recognize parents features in [...]

  • Beautiful family

    • Lucy's family is beautiful inside and out, they all gave me the most genuine smiles, wholeheartedly. There was no coercing, I could have photograph them forever, if it hadn't been for the fierce mosquitoes that day on the west side of town... As a mom, I so much loved watching their family dynamics, the conviviality between them. I'm also envious of Lucy's gentle temper (I'm cursed with the mediterranean quick temper). Lovely Kailey, Little Zach, so so cute!!! And handsome Hunter, so [...]

  • Tree frogs

    • We have many many tree frogs stuck on our front door and windows. One night I counted over 30 on our 3 porch windows! They're tricky by the front door, because occasionally they'll jump on us, and it's unnerving to have one land on your head unexpectedly. We're all trained to site them and quickly duck through the door, you won't find my children lingering, Olivia in particular hate their sticky touch. Coco on the other hand is the great frog hunter, and can spend hours staring at the front [...]

  • Eamon

    • Eamon, starting his second week out of mom's belly, an angel through out the session. A pleasure to hold and snuggle with. I've also so enjoyed meeting his mom, Elizabeth, a doula. I wish I had her around when I delivered my babies, she is so relaxed, soothing (no wonder her little boy was so easy going), and knows her business like no other. She had her three boys at home, this last one in just 2 hours! The home delivery sounds like the ultimate birthing experience, especially if handled b [...]

  • Dylan

    • I'm still practicing a few new poses. I really like the "hammock" image, little Dylan looks so relax. For these I was lucky to find a new willing mom, Sam, to let me play with her sweet baby, Dylan. He's already 4 weeks old and a bundle of love, I must admit that I loved holding him. Coco is supposed to be my baby substitute, and she does a great job but it just isn't the same... Jessie, one of my wonderful baby sitter/friend was with us and helping me that day. Thank you for introducing m [...]

  • Nora

    • A couple of weeks ago, little Nora made her great entrance into our world. Her parents awaited her arrival anxiously. At the hospital, Randy, her father, kept friends and family updated on the delivery's progress with frequent facebook entries. A little over a year ago, Randy and Sharon were in the same hospital wing, excited to welcome their first newborn, Noah. But instead of the joyful calls to announce their son's birth, they had to deliver the tragic news of his passing to their loved on [...]

  • William

    • I'm so happy to present William. He's just 18 days old on these pictures and already 10.5 pounds!!! His parents are good friends of mine. His dad, Tim Ludvigsen, is a wonderful photographer in the area. I love it when they come for a visit, I get to hold cuddly little William. Today he turns 6 weeks, has grown a lot, is very alert, and loves to have a conversation. Tim and Terry both have these amazing blue eyes, I would say there is a fair chance William will have "le regard qui [...]

  • Aiden

    • Meet 5 year old Aiden. His mom, An, has a great sense of style and fashion. She was very well prepared for the shoot, and I LOVE all the clothes she chose for Aiden. This little guy was so cool to photograph. He's a rocker, came with his guitar, loves to draw, and seems to have a passion for dinosaurs. An had even thought of bringing his wooden scooter, you can tell he's in heaven riding it. We finished the session with a little family shot at An and Ashton's house. It is the coolest hous [...]

  • double blessing

    • I love photographing twins, and I so wish I had been around when these two sweeties were born. They came to the world on July 15th and I took these pictures when they were just a week shy of being two months old. It was my longest session ever, but definitely worth it. Sawyer is right at 10 pounds, and miss Lily a little over 8 pounds. Lily is on the left and Sawyer on the right in the next picture. I usually prefer to edit newborn photography in black and white, but I t [...]

  • Leigh & Brian's beach wedding

    • It was the last week end of May, a beautiful day on Perdido Beach. Leigh and Brian exchanged their vows, surrounded by their family and friends. They are both smitten with each other and it was a pleasure for Dorene and I to photograph their wedding, record their love. Nancy's Hautes Affairs was in charge of the catering, and it was as usual beautiful and delicious.