We had rescheduled countless times, but finally got a gorgeous day for Kalia’s 2nd birthday session a couple of weeks ago. The terrible 2′s were alive and well here. She did not sit still for longer than 10 seconds, IF that much. I was able to catch her in a few split seconds of stillness and those shots were gems. She’s so spunky, independent and adventurous…Love her! Well, I love this whole family as I’ve been photographing them now for a few years and it’s like hanging out with old friends. See you soon Tara! ♥ 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

Picture this….

…it’s Thanksgiving Day and all your Holiday shopping is done!

…it’s crazy on the streets and at the mall…and you don’t have to deal with it!

…you can relax and really enjoy the season

All that can be a reality when you try these …

This year’s fall themed Quick Takes are set once again! If you don’t know what Quick Takes are,they are special promotional events held twice a year that boast a minimal sitting fee, pre-paid packages at reduced rates, and are centered around a “scene” created specially for the event; in this case, a Fall scene. It is for children 6 months to 6 years old. The Spring Quick Takes were a hit… if you want to take a peek at some of the stars of that day click here.

This event sells out fast, so contact the studio as soon as you can to reserve a spot for your little ones. Appointments are required. Halloween costumes are welcomed!

See you all soon!

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At last we got to complete Dylan’s first birthday session! The rain was the main culprit as to why he’s already (I think) 15 months. This day was almost a wash out as well, but the sun held out just enough to allow us to get these beautiful shots at the beach. Dylan is not much of a smiler, so I’m thrilled to have gotten a few of him doing just that. Photographing this family is always a ton of fun. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

Why wouldn’t he? His big brother is, after all, Chewbacca! You might remember Chewy’s session, but just in case you can see it here. They even share the same rolling tongue! This was Logan’s 4-month Chichi Baby session and he was exactly as he’s supposed to be….impossibly adorable. Mom brought the best hat and onesie EVER! Yep, that’s R2D2 on the hat. Gotta love a Mom that loves Star Wars. 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

It’s almost the end of June and it’s hard to believe how fast this year is going. It’s more palpable to me every time I wrap up a Chichi Baby Collection with the first birthday session. You’ve seen Veronica on the blog over the last year as she’s reached all her first year milestones. She’s now walking, her little personality is setting in and she’s even more adorable than she was the first time I photographed her. She wasn’t a fan of the sand on her feet – which almost ended this session – but persistence paid off and it was all smiles at the end. Here are a few…enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

My Baby, that’s what Meu Bebê means in Portuguese. Anna and Rafael are Brazilian transplants that moved to Miami a couple of years ago because of his work. I was very impressed by Anna’s English (having only lived here for two years) and as I mentioned that to her, Rafael said to me “she impresses me every day”. Wow. They oozed love for each other and for their coming bebê. I’m looking forward to and honored to be documenting their baby’s first year of life, and witnessing more of this gorgeous couple as they become a family. 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