Bertha T.

Today I bring a very special girl to the blog. Her name is Bertha and she was referred to me by another super special friend that although we don't speak often, has always held a very special place in my heart since childhood... anywho, Bertha is a recent grad and is a small business owner just like your favorite photographer over here ::wink wink:: We hit it off right away, and I can honestly say that if you EVER need anyone to speak to about anything at all, a professional who can also show compassion and also be able to tell you how it is... it's this girl right here! She was so great; the weather was crappy but she didn't care! We photographed in the light rain and she was such a pro. Honestly loved this session, hope you guys do too!

The Reyes Clan

A little under a year ago, I dragged my best friend (scratch that, I dragged her HUBBY but everyone else happily came along) and her family out to one of my favorite parks for a test shoot because I had a maternity shoot at that location for the first time. We spent a few hours looking around this park that I although I had been to the docks plenty of times, I had never explored further. What I found was magical! Nicole is married to Macky and they have 3 gorgeous boys; Luka, Rocco & Maks. We had a great time hanging out and playing with the kids, and trying to get Mr. Clown aka Macky to take these photos seriously! Check them out below... enjoy! :)

xoxo,
Jacks

Chloe Adeliade's Tea Party!

Today, on this rainy Miami Tuesday Morning, I joyfully bring to you Chloe Adelaide's Tea Party! This little cutie was my FIRST newborn shoot ever. I have known Vanessa, Chloe's mom for almost two decades and when I asked her if she would let me play guinea pig with her little baby she was all for it! Fast forward a year and a half later and here we are. When we got to the park Chloe was sleeping and I was worried she'd wake up in a cranky mood as many babies do when adults wake them up... but no way! The second her eyes fluttered opened, she was ALL smiles and giggles and wanting me to compliment her adorable brand new silver shoes! This little bugger had SO much energy, at one point Mom gave up & sat by the lake while Chloe & I just ran around while I kept clicking away... needless to say I was extremely sore the next morning! I'm so thrilled with these images, it was a great day (aside from the huge mutant mosquito's)! Enjoy :)

xoxo,

Jacks

Alexa D.

A while back I photographed my niece Lexi for her communion and since it's such a RARITY for me to have her all to myself between dance, basketball, school, etc, I decided to also do a styled shoot afterwards. We went with a boho chic look since she's both a little girly, a little sporty, and a little laid back with a WHOLE lotta crazy! ...(it runs in the family lol) Here are a few images from that day... enjoy & don't forget to leave me some love down below!

Claudia & Rick Expecting #1!

I guess it's maternity week since this post is also all about baby bumps... My very first Maternity Session was with Rick & Claudia, and I couldn't have asked for a better couple! They were expecting baby number one and were SUPER excited. Claudia had a bunch of ideas during the session which made it such a breeze to work with them! They were so down to earth and so in love and SO excited about Mr. Richard Logan coming into their lives that this has been one of my favorite & memorable sessions. Stay tuned for newborn shots of Logan! Enjoy!

Alexa Nicole's First Communion

Today I am so extremely excited to share images from a session I did with my niece/goddaughter for her first communion. This little girl is the absolute love of my life! We had a great "Madrina & Lexi Day", just her and I at a park photographing away... I could tell she had been rehearsing in anticipation for the session because she was right ON the money with her facial expressions and her poses, I swear, I rarely had to tell her to move or position her! We also did a "boho chic" look after her communion look, but those I'll post at a later date because right now I can't get enough of these! :) Enjoy!

Little Miss Mila Nicole First Birthday Photo shoot!

Mila Nicole turns 1! I had the pleasure of photographing her at 6 months, and it amazes me how much she's grown in just another 6! We tried shooting on one hot OCTOBER day and she just wasn't having it! (which is NOTHING like her... she's always a happy baby!) So we did a re-shoot a few weeks later and she was in SUCH a good mood! Momma dressed her IMPECCABLY of course (duh.. she DID win Best Dress in high school! hah), and this little princess was a pro! I loved letting her run around and do her thing, it gave me some of my favorite images. Hope you enjoy these... these have been one of my favorite sessions ever! Thanks Jenny for choosing me to photograph your little princess.. can't wait for more sessions! ...Stay tuned for pics of Mila's first birthday party! :)

Nature Girl

So a friend of mine told me this mythical story of this amazing park in Miami where it's more of a forest than an actual park! I couldn't believe it... until I went for myself. This is by far my favorite park in Miami because... you don't feel like you're in Miami... AT ALL! Tall banyan trees with long vines are everywhere, trails that lead to nowhere, several beautiful lakes, bridges, and even a tree house! Here are some of the photos from my magical day at my favorite park... which I keep very secret for obvious reasons! ;)