Debbie opened the car door and 4 pairs of amazing eyes were staring at me... seriously, is was a cuteness overload which got better and better every passing minute. 6 kids can be a challenge but, lucky me, Cole, Max, Delilah, Lucas, Oliver and Georgia are the amazing reflexion of their wonderful parents.
Taking advantage of their friends' visit, Debbie planned the family portrait she dreamed of for years: Leeward Beach, sunset light, lollipops, a bottle of wine and a few beers... that's what I call great organisation!
A short flight from New York, a suitcase packed with summer clothes, a well deserved vacation, excitement, joy and family time  = Turks and Caicos, here we come!
It was a real pleasure meeting Nancy, Eric, Harris and Henry and take a few pictures in the gardens and the beach of the Somerset Resort. I loved the boys round cheeks and their cute, happy smiles - adorable!
The Morren are Turks and Caicos's habitues: their "home away from home" is the perfect place to relax, enjoy the caribbean sun, stroll on the beach and spend some quality time with the family. Jenna, Julia and Emily are growing fast and, to never forget those wonderful moments, grandma Marg scheduled a portrait session... the Easter 2013 will always be remembered.
My favorite moment? Showing the images on my iPad and see the emotional reaction on everyone's eyes - precious!
Eloise: 10 days old, tiny, adorable, beautiful and so sweet.
I've been looking forward to this session since I photographed Heather's bump in January. From a perfect mom (and dad!), the cutest little baby girl came to life. I could have cuddle her the all day!
The Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Organization presented their “Six and the City Party†on March 22nd 2013, at Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant in Grace Bay, Providenciales. The contestants are excited about the myriad experiences they are gaining - from training to socialising, each event serves to prepare them to be the ambassador of their country.
Miss Tymant Dean will be proudly represent the island of North Caicos. I'm always very happy to photograph and support this beautiful your woman - her energy, enthusiasm and commitment is truly remarkable.
Villa Alamandra welcomes its guests with a hundred foot long bridge suspended amid tropical flowers and the most amazing view of the turquoise waters of Providenciales... a perfect location for a beautiful family portrait.
It was a great pleasure to meet and photograph John, Joanne, Katherine and Melissa and create a collection of pictures to treasure forever. The girls are growing fast - old them tight while you can!
A couple of weeks ago, Juca contacted me to schedule a portrait session to celebrate life - I LOVED her first email:
"Okay its time to tell you my story!... I've been admiring your photos for some time now.
My name is Juca, and I reside on the island of North Caicos. The 25th of February is my wedding  anniversary, and I'm 6 months pregnant. I got married in Jamaica on a lovely February evening, in the beautiful sunset. There was no professional photographer, 50% of the attendees all had iphones. And thats the only family portrait we have. My husband, son and I are all over due for some professional photos."
No work, no school, no stress... sunshine, ocean, fun... the elegant Villa Renaissance, the pristine Grace Bay beach... it sounds like the perfect recipes for a great vacation, isn't it?
The Riegler family took advantage of this special occasion to update their family heirloom with a new collection of pictures - it was such a pleasure being their photographer!
One of the things I LOVE about being a wedding / portrait photographer is getting involved in the lives of the people I met on island over the years: when I received an email from Chanay, asking to take a few pictures for Valentine's, I was thrilled. I've known this gorgeous girl since she was a teenager and it's a pleasure to see her now as a smart, independent, happy and beautiful woman.
Competition for Miss Turks and Caicos 2013 has began. The contestants describe themselves as beautiful, intelligent, sociable, and having the determination to become a beauty ambassador.
Last Sunday I had the pleasure to photograph Tye - the elegant and vibrant colours of Grace Bay Club matched the beautiful girl's personality. As Audrey Hepburn said: "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows...".
