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Two days before Christmas I met this fun bunch for a family photo session in South Beach. From the moment we met them it felt SO comfortable. They were cracking jokes, making each other laugh and making me laugh a little too much as well. The only tough thing about this shoot was keeping the camera straight and not shaking. Fortunately, ahem…I’m a professional…so the majority are in focus. LOL  It was easily the best way to end 2011, feeling the love and closeness of this family. You guys were great! Enjoy!  ♥ Vanessa

This was their first professional photo session. I’m so happy that Mom loved their photos and incredibly honored that they chose VLM Studios. From the get go Jaylen was non-stop as ALL almost-two-year-olds are at this stage. When we got to the beach he did not like the sand at all, but eventually warmed up to it and the water, and then it was all fun splashing and running up and down the shore. He’s got the most amazing sparkling eyes and a smile that will cause hearts to pitter-patter when he gets older…for now, he’s all Mom’s. Enjoy!  ♥ Vanessa

When baby Nicolas was born, big brother Gabriel said they were now ’5 Guys’ and he was beyond ecstatic that it was yet another brother. I’ve photographed the boys since they were born and for the first time we have been able to do a complete family photo session…the 5 Guys and the 2 Ladies. We managed traffic delays, minor temper tantrums, and time running out to get some beautiful images. So glad we were able to get everyone in these. Very very special. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

It was time for Giuliano’s 9 month session and, although he’s usually all smiles, he was not ready for his close-up this time around. I did get to sneak in a few shots of smiles in-between the pouts. Can’t wait to photography him walking, hopefully he’ll like sand… Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

It was an absolute honor documenting this moment in time for this Mom and her two gorgeous, smart and confident daughters. I had photographed the girls over five years ago, including a Bat Mitzvah and graduation! Now one has already graduated college and moved to New York, the other is also away at college, and it’s rare when all three are together like this. So Marjorie decided to do a photo session with her girls because it could be that the next professional photo session would be a wedding, and then it’s just crazy. I love how casual and relaxed they are, no hoopla about hair or make-up, just them. That second shot in BW is my favorite followed closely by the laughing-with-eyes-closed which is adorable. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

I went over to this wonderful family’s home to photograph their newest arrival, Trevor and the moment Mom opened the door I had the feeling I had met her before, like I’ve known her for a long time. But I could not remember from where. I mentioned it to her and she had the same feeling. We have yet to figure out how it is that we know each other, but we figured out how to get some beautiful shots of both boys and of the whole family. Love this first shot, so tender. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

At nearly two years old, Max was exactly what you’d expect him to be…perfectly delicious, sweet and non-stop! In constant motion from beginning to end I merely followed him around, up, under, and everywhere he went. He played to the camera twice when he saw me laying on the ground to get a better angle, he laid on the ground right in front of me and hammed it up. He killed me! Love that last shot of the family. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

I think I’m in love with Tomas. He’s just irresistible! Mom knows it too, she told me to stay away from his man boobs LOL. He’s been this rolie-polie cute since his first shoot and I’m sure he will just get more adorable as time goes on. Don’t Mom and Dad make the cutest kids? I tried telling her that she just HAS to have another one because they come out so cute!….well, that didn’t fly so well. ;) So, we’ll make do with this gorgeous pair. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

The kids plopped down on the sidewalk for a quick snack, they dropped a drooled-on chip, they picked it up and generously offered it to me: “here you go”. LOL Of course I ate it! ;) Those two are soooo scrumptious, funny and smart. They totally killed me when they called me ”Tia Vanessa” (aunt) in their perfectly sugary tiny tot voice. Goodness. Just look at them and tell me they’re not divine. Oh yeah, Mom and Dad where in the photos too! :) Aren’t they a stylish bunch? Many great shots…here are some faves. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

This family photo shoot was in the books for a bit waiting to be able to accommodate everyone’s schedule. We ended up missing just one person, but the love was ALL there. We had Grandma and Grandpa with grandkids, generation portraits, the boys, the girls, and many more. I could only fit so many on this blog post so I included some of my favorites. It was great seeing them again after (I think) about 5 years since their last family shoot. Yosie, you’ve been waiting patiently…enjoy!!! ♥ Vanessa