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Trying to make a short and sweet blog post out of Carolina’s 600 images was so much tougher than I thought it would be. Usually I can select them very quickly, but in this case there were so many great ones it was like a kid in a candy store being told to pick just one or 5 in this case. We ended up doing two sessions due to windy weather – twice in Vizcaya – and the second time around was absolutely picture perfect. We ended at the beach with some hippie chic shots that are some of my favorites. Soooo…here’s a long post of this stunning girl, truly beautiful inside and out. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

What a strong woman Sarah is – physically and mentally. We had a great time chatting during her maternity photo session. She wanted to do the shoot at the park she lovingly calls her backyard because her apartment is practically next door to it and she spends a lot of time there. Loved the idea. She really came alive with the black outfit, which initially was a little somber, but once we added my pink shawl it popped! I’m really looking forward to photographing the baby’s first year and getting to know Sarah even better. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

This fabulous redhead is Victoria, the second winner of our 10th Anniversary Free Session giveaway which took place in October. Yes, a FREE session! Join us on Facebook so you don’t miss out on any more of the happenings at VLM Studios. Victoria certainly didn’t! She looks a bit like Adele don’t you think? The red hair with her skin tone was so lovely to photograph. Here are some highlights of that shoot. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

At long last, I’m posting this session of my good friend Crystal and her handsome boys. I was beyond happy that, after about 5 years of sessions, she finally decided to get in a few shots with her boys. They adore her and she them. It was a chilly, windy, lovely day for a stroll and some pictures. We stopped for ice cream and had dinner afterwards to wrap up a perfect afternoon. Love you guys!!! See you soon C… ♥ Vanessa

Logan was named after the Wolverine character in the X-Men movies…and what a character he is! He’s got adorable faces, amazing eyes and such a sweet disposition. Love photographing him and Mom both of whom you’ve seen here on the blog a few times. This was his 10 month session. Can’t wait to see him walking. See you soon Annette! ♥ Vanessa

Two days before Christmas I met this fun bunch for a family photo session in South Beach. From the moment we met 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

Words are insufficient to express how happy I feel about baby Lucas’ arrival, who came to bless and make my lovely friends a family. You might remember Sandra’s birthday/maternity session a few months back here on the blog. We did Lucas’ session within a week of his arrival yet he was the most awake baby I have ever photographed. My favorite thing this session was Dad telling Lucas, “Luc I am your father”….hahaha. Love it! Here’s for you Sandra and Jorge, see you soon. Enjoy!  ♥ Vanessa

This beautiful young woman proudly graduated from the University of Miami the day after our photo shoot. It was extremely windy yet we had no choice than to proceed because she was moving back home to Texas the next day. You can’t even tell right? Mom and Dad were in town for the special occasion so we got some shots with them at the beach and then went to the UM campus to wrap up the shoot. Here are some highlights. Enjoy!  ♥ Vanessa

It’s hard to believe that the Holiday Season came and went once again in the blink of an eye. The decorations are coming down and we’re already preparing for Valentine’s Day – I’m sure every store will be decorated with hearts by this weekend. Before it’s all over I wanted to share a special session from an adorable Santa’s Little Helper that came to the studio with Grandma and Mom, who was so excited to get her baby’s first Christmas immortalized. He’s too scrumptious not share don’t you think? Hope your Holiday Season was joyful and restful, and wish you a most blessed and prosperous New Year. Enjoy!  ♥ Vanessa

Back in October VLM Studios was celebrating its 10th year anniversary and, as part of the month-long celebration, we gave away three studio sessions on our Facebook page. Evidently, if you’re not a fan yet, you’re missing out! Click here to “Like” our page.

Tina is one of the free-session recipients. We spoke a couple of times about clothing and how nervous she was about being photographed. I assured her it would be fun and that I would capture her beauty. She scoffed at the mention of her beauty even while I was photographing her. It took some warming up, loud music and lots of laughter to get the real Tina to come out…but she eventually did and that’s when I said…”THERE’s Tina”!!! I knew YOU were in there still Tina, don’t forget YOU. You’re gorgeous inside and out! Enjoy!  ♥ Vanessa