Baby Adams Adoption Fundraiser

Thrilled to support my friend Jenna and her husband, Bryson, as they raise funds to adopt a baby! Believe it or not, domestic adoption costs can range between $45,000- $75,000+. Although I did not have money to donate to their fund, I did have time and talent and offered to do mini sessions in Jenna’s parent’s back yard for their network of friends. We raised $1,000!

Sharing sneak peeks of some of our fav images from the six families who helped with the cause. Learn more about the Baby Adams Adoption fundraiser here.

XOXO

Molly

Hamilton Family

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Myers Family

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Hemmer Family

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Gorny Family

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Henry Family

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Liske Family

Bonita Springs Family Photography | PRICE FAMILY

Sharing the Price family memories during a recent morning on Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs, FL. Alisa and I have been "Insta-friends" for a while and Kevin and I are connected through the FGCU Alumni Association, so I was looking forward to photographing their beautiful kiddos and Tyler's first birthday cake smash! We had great time together and my favorite part was the mini boom box Kevin and Alisa brought on the beach for Tyler and Myla to dance! In all my years of photographing that was the first time I've ever had that happen and I appreciated it because Matt is so into tunes and brings our music with us every where we go! 

Here's a peek at a few of our fav images... Happy 1st Birthday Tyler!!!! 

Gavin {6 months} | Fort Myers Photographer

My third time photographing these three... First Kim's maternity photos, then Gavin's birth, and now his six month photos!! So many favorites images from this session.

Adored the family, loved the location(s), and danced with the lighting all evening long! 

Sims Family | Captiva Photography

It's definetly summer around here! Our weekly excursions to the Island to "work" actually feel more like mini vacations for us! Especially when we get to meet families as nice as this one! Peruse a peek of our favorites of the Sims- Vote- Pesce family who recently vacationed on Captiva. 

Always a joy to capture memories for families that visit the sandy beaches of SWFL year after year!

Sanibel Family Photography | The Brown Family

Have you every opened an e-mail that made you smile? Of course you have... and I did too when I read about Josh and his family traveling to Southwest Florida on the quest for the ideal photographer to capture his family for a beach shoot. Definitely spoiled, Josh's sister is a photographer in Nashville so he had in mind what he was looking for- a photographer talented in composition, lighting, and posing. Let me clarify on the posing, not the stiff white shirt kind of photographs on the beach, but rather the lifestyle portraits we love to snap. So giving of the compliments before our camera even clicked, I can't wait for Josh and Heidi to see their gallery of photos!

Such a beautiful family, we captured so many memories of the travels to Florida from Ohio... Here are a few of our favorites:

The Brown Family

Boca Grande Photographer | Hoy Family

Our adventures on Boca Grande a few weeks ago are on the blog this week. From the wide angle shots on Banyan Street to the hidden gardens along the way to the sandy white beaches, this truly is one of our fav places to shoot. I wished we loved closer! Luckily Elisabeth and her family vacation there often so perhaps we will be back to shoot as little Hudson grows to know how amazing this Florida island is! 

Enjoy a sneak peek of the Hoy family and a few of our fav images from their session...

Pak/Kim Girls | Fort Myers Family Photographer

Love, love, love this family!! We did an early Mother's Day shoot for Sujin while her sister was in town to celebrate Baby Layla's 6 month milestone. What a cutie this little girl is... From her hip wardrobe to her amazing locks, Baby Layla has some style! I'm sure it doesn't help to be from such a chic family of ladies!  Here's a peek at a few of our favs from their session:

Happy Mother's Day

This entry will be short and sweet so I can share more time with my little one and moms in my life. Enjoy! Hope you have a beautiful Mother's Day.

xoxo

Molly

Naples City Dock- The Andersons I Naples Photographer

Celebrating the new year with the Anderson family's bubbly photos at the Naples City Dock. Traveling from Chicago to Marco Island, this family was one of the most laid back, high energy groups we have worked with. So much fun!!! They started with a toast and the smiles unfolded from there as our camera clicked. Melissa contacted us for Florida inspired, creative, fun portraits and I'd have to say, we nailed it! They had cute ideas, including a photo of them holding a family portrait to resemble the TV show Modern Family. They also recreated a pose from a family photo taken over 10 years ago (you will see both at the end of this blog post and they may make you chuckle).

Enjoy a sneak peek at our favorites...

Stella turns One I Fort Myers Child Photographer

Happy Birthday to Baby Stella who turns one on New Years! So many cute photos to share... One of my favorite cake smash sessions yet! 

Amanda + Peter I Sanibel Engagement

... a giddy in LOVE couple, an ADORABLE toddler, and GORGEOUS light, what more could a photographer ask for?  Maybe a well coordinated family? This blog post has that too!!!  So many amazing images to share from Amanda, Peter, and Cullen's recent sunset photo session at the Sanibel Lighthouse Beach. Amanda was a referral from my Tanglewood Elementary friends (Thank you Kitty and Marisa) and wanted family and engagement photos to use for a Save the Date for their wedding in 2015. Wearing their wedding colors, Amanda and Peter dressed in teal and silver grey- such a stunning combo for beach photos. Congratulations to these two! Enjoy your sneak peek...

Fort Myers Photographer I Blooming Mommy + Fam

Excited to blog the images from my friend Lisa's recent family portrait session at Bonita Springs Riverside Community Park. Of course she dressed her family perfect for the occasion. Lisa is the co-owner of Green Street Boutique, a stylish fun spot for gifts, clothing, jewelry, and baby items in Bonita Springs.  I admire Lisa for her entrepreneurial spirit and how much she has accomplished in one year. Seems like just a few short months ago we were brainstorming over wine and sharing our career aspirations.  Her boutique is amazing and I can't wait to see what she has planned for 2015! She is a beautiful wife, loving mom, and caring friend. Love ya, Lisa- I am thankful for our friendship. 

-Molly

P.S.

Junior is a local celebrity and knew half the people at the park the day of our session. Fort Myers is a small world!

Twins: Blair & Patrick I Fort Myers Family Photography

Congrats to Ammi and Max on winning our "Pin It to Win It" promotion! Ammi pinned Summer inspiration items to a Pinterest board that was entered into a drawing for a free photo session.  How cool is that!!?!?!?!  We LOVE Pinterest! Ammi was soooo easy going and excited to have a family photography session to capture her growing twins.

We waited until Blair and Patrick turned 7 months and were sitting up.  Poor Blair had a bug during our shoot and ended up with a fever shortly following our session (you could never tell by the photos below).  They are the CUTEST babies!!!

Hard to believe it's already Fall! Thank you to everyone that participated in the the contest!!! Enjoy a sneak peek at highlights from our time with the gorgeous Meadows family...

Guess what!?!?! We are nearly fully booked for 2014 and booking into the NEW YEAR! If you wouldlike to get on our calendar for a session, please email hellomollyandmatt@gmail.com. 

Captiva Family Photography I McMullen Family Returns

The McMullen family returns to SWFL with cute Greyson and their newest edition, baby Cosette, born in June.  We were eager to photograph this family again after their beautiful shoot from last year at Casa Ybel and Captiva featured here.  Libby did an amazing job coordinating her family outfits and asked to have Cozy photographed in my mom's mermaid tail and beach hammock. My favorite part of the session ended with Libby wearing a lace dress from SewTrendyAccessories holding Cozy in the waves of the ocean. JUST GORGEOUS!!! Enjoy a peak at highlights from their session...

Fort Myers Maternity Photography I Expecting Baby Quilty

So excited for Mile, Lesly, and Miss Victoria to welcome a baby BOY on the way! T-minus two weeks till we meet the little man! Here's a sneak peek at their riverside family session at the Snell Park this past weekend. 

Beautiful Mama! 

Naples Newborn Photographer I Hello Luca

Thanks for stopping by! This week we are welcoming Baby Luca on the blog with his latest newborn potraits as the main feature. Can you say handsome?!?! Congratulations to the Pachori's on their little pea in a pod (scroll to bottom to see what I mean)! 

Special thank you to my mom for making the pea pod for Luca's photo session. LOVE IT! 

Elijah {6 months} I Fort Myers Child Photographer I Fort Myers, FL

Excited to share our latest lifestyle session of the Butcher family in May. Jaime and her husband, Matt, welcomed me into their home to capture portraits of their six month old son Elijah. I immediately hit it off with Jaime as soon as I spotted her in polka dots (my favorite pattern)!! Loved her style and ideas, turns out she is an interior designer! Here's a peek at Elijah- enjoy!

Meet Emma I One Month Photos I Nashville, TN

Pamper yourself, Emma! Your aunt Molly is visiting and there are about to be loads and loads of photo opportunities!

Visiting at your one month mark made for a few challenging attempts to capture the "newborn" images your mom and grandma were lusting after. Once we got into the groove and adjusted our expectations (newborns are much easier to capture sleeping) we did just fine.  You are AMAZING and I am elated I got to spend a week with you at the beginning of your life. 

I always knew you’d be a great mom someday, Hannah. Celebrating the incredible mom you are to Emma and the wonderful aunt you are to Lillian this Mother's Day. 

"All you need is Love"... "You are my Sunshine"... "Emma" and "Made in Nashville, TN".  Such a beautiful space for Emma Louise Lovejoy to grow. Love how all the details came together in Emma's nursery.

We can't get too far into this blog post without a photo for Jake... Enter the soccer ball and blanket made by Laura, Jake's mom.

What did the fox say? She probably could not stop talking about the super cute hat, tale, and booties you are wearing in the photos below made by our mom, Carolyn. Oh my goodness you are ADORABLE!!!!

Love, love, love the photo below. Emma reminds me of Hannah as a baby on the bed.

One more hat made by my mom for Emma- pretty in pink! I can't wait to see you again, Emma! And Lillian is counting down the days to meet you! 

Fort Myers Baby Photographer I Meet Abigail

Enjoyed capturing Ryan and Clay's gorgeous little girl while they were visiting Fort Myers a few weeks ago. They are loving their new role as parents to Abigail, who just turned 3 months this week! All smiles and giggles with long lashes and stunning blue eyes!

Here is a sneak peek at our session:

FORT MYERS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | Parker/Gilbert Family

I was lucky enough to photograph my dear friends, Jessica and Jeremy, on their recent trip to Fort Myers to visit Jessica's mom and dad for Christmas. My camera captured Wright fitting into his role as a big brother and I was delighted to meet Ronan for the first time.  Jessica's parents made me feel right at home, reminding me that our friendship has lasted the span of 15 + years. It's an annual tradition for us to meet up for the holidays and an occasional other celebration like weddings, babies, or running a marathon!!!  I will forever remember Jessica cheering me on at mile 23 in Tampa during the Gasparilla Marathon in 2009. Miles later, cities apart (The Gilberts lived in Chicago and now Washington D.C.), it's like time has frozen and we reconnect like we're still walking the halls of FMHS.

Why I loved this session... I photographed Jessica as a mom, wife, and daughter. I also captured the beauty of Jessica's mom, Ronnie with her husband and family. I know this meant so much to the family.

Love the Parker/Gilberts!