Homecoming of the Bluetails

I now have a couple of homecomings to share with you all. For today I'll start off with the reunion of a very sweet family at the homecoming of the VAW 121 Bluetails.

Normally I would be shooting all the planes coming in together. But this daddy showed up a little earlier than the rest. I suppose he really couldn't wait to see these boys. They were all over him and did not want to let go. This was a very special reunion for this little man! He has cerebral palsy and has just learned to walk while Dad's been gone. Quite a special treat!

If you can't tell this is Mr. Superstar! All the planes started landing and he started jammin'! LOVE IT!

Can you even resist that look? This is my fav! What a look!

I had to put this one in with his sweet look that could melt chocolate.

Now, I made mom come out of the hanger for a few shots and I'm glad I did. Always great for a few shots dad can cherish. You look great Laura!

Dad found us and jumped right in for a little kiss. Perfect shot to a perfect day!

Caught ya!

Daddy's Home!

Looking for the planes!

Thank you so much for including me in your day. I hope you truely enjoy these and the rest of the images.

Also, thank you Justin, for your service. It has been a pleasure showing this family off.

Next blog coming soon that includes the Eisenhower homecoming and features a couple of familiar faces to Cocoa Bean Photography, Lindsey and Tyler!

Beach'n IT! Senior Style...

There is definitely something appealing about being at the beach. It apparently is enough so that I decided to blog about it. I live close enough to the beach at Sandbridge that overhead I can see a flapping advertisment sign being pulled by a prop plane meant for all the beach goers, I often feel the pain of slower traffic during the summer, and longer lines on a Sunday afternoon at the grocery store. Even with these small unconviniences I still am thrilled to be able to pack the kids in the Car and go to the beach. Actually, I'd say we are quite lucky to have the convinience so close.

I often pick the beach as a backdrop for many portrait sessions. It's beautiful as well as a relaxed, fun environment. I recently did a senior portrait session there and had a great time. Samantha was gracious enough to let me try some fun posing with her. Sam is a beautiful young lady who I couldn't help but think how she looks like Audry Hepburn. Her mom Mary is quite a riot to have along there too. Mary you can help me any time!!

There are so many ideas that can "surface," and the lighting in the evening has an awesome glow about it. Although, on the close up here with Sam we used a light to boost the colors, as it was getting late.

The flexability is great as far as clothing goes. You can dress up, but most of my clients, like Samantha here, enjoy a casual relaxed look. The no-shoes factor is a nice way to go too! Everyone seems to smile a little bit more.

I love doing Seniors. Just as Sam did, they often love trying new things and want something a little unique compared to everyone else. As I mentioned in a previous blog, traditional posing gets a little boring so I enjoy trying new stuff.

Congratulations, Sam! I love how they turned out!

Monica Martin

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