WELCOME TO SUN KISSED PORTRAITS

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I am a military wife, married to my hero. I am a mother of three incredible children. I am a daughter to the hardest working man I know. I am a sister, a cousin, a friend and most importantly a servant of God! I consult Him on everything, and am amazed every time He chooses to reveal something new to me no matter how simple it may be.

I have always had an interest in photography, but it became an obsession after my son was born. I took him to the portrait studios, and was greatly dissatisfied with the generic poses we always got. Yes the pictures were cute, but they didn't even began to capture the personality that I adored and wanted to portray to my deployed husband. We counted on these portraits to help create a bond with my husband who for far too many months got to know our children through them. It was important to me that the photo starring back at him was more intimate than what I was receiving from these studios. So my mission began. Since then I have diligently perfected my photography, both artistically and technically.

Photos are how my daughter was introduced to her daddy. Photos let my husband be present at not only her birth, but also at many birthdays for our children since. Photos allowed Daddy to see the excitement in his son's face at his first airshow. Photos of the kids at Christmas allowed us to share Christmas; even while we were thousands of miles apart.Our very favorite photos, are those of us coming back together again. The ones of our family whole!

I like details. I love freckles, hence the name "Sun kissed." I love baby feet, and hand holding. I am a sucker for a thumb sucker. I love to watch a baby learn to toddle. I am crazy about tulips and look forward to them all year! I love the smell of the ocean and sound of the waves, but hate salt water. Newborns melt my heart, and I marvel at the way pregnant woman glow. I cry at the mention of our military, and I am VERY proud to be an American.

Why am I sharing all of this with you? So that you understand that when you choose me as your photographer I am not just taking pictures for you, I am capturing your memories. I want to see your son in his favorite shirt, no matter how worn it is. I want you to get your daughter to giggle so I can capture her crinkling her nose. You don't have to have a deployed spouse to appreciate precious memories. I'm not going to take your average posed pictures, I'm not going to try recreate another persons work. I am going to capture your family, in their element. I want your portraits to reflect your family, your moment and your memories!

WELCOME TO SUN KISSED PORTRAITS, I can't wait to get to know you!


Grandkids!

Proverbs says that "Grandchildren are the crown of the aged." These beautiful children can certainly be counted as such. They were such a joy to photograph, the group shot got a little chaotic, but we got it!

Mr.& Mrs. Smith

This was the kind of wedding little girls dream about! A lake side wedding, with friends and family. The bride dressed like a princess right out of a fairytale. Her prince, waiting paitently to wisk her away on a horse drawn carriage. Every detail came together perfectly, every moment more precious than the last.

Enjoy your preview, and your new life together. I look forward to photographing future maternity session, and newborns, and first birthdays. Please know that you both are in my prayers! May God continue to show you favor! {SKP}




I have to say a HUGE thank you to J. Rich who photographed this event with me. She captured some amazing shots, like the bride and groom singing to each other, and the bride alone on the dock. She is an up and coming photographer who is going to give the industry a run for the money!

Location: Lakeside Inn, Mt. Dora Fl.

Cake by Bonita Smith {Tasted even better than it looked}

Videographer: Studio Osborne

D.J. Dave Awesome

The Fighting Irish!

Remember Noah? Sweet little four pound baby up on a pedalstal? He's now more than twice the baby he was when he was born. He's got the best personality. Smiling all of the time, and he's even rolling over now. Isn't handsome?

Happy Birthday Big Brother!

Meet Jayden! He's one and for his birthday he got the BEST birthday present ever! A precious little baby brother. A best friend for life! Happy Birthday Jayden!