Thursday, July 2, 2009

Celebrating Family and Friends | Topsail Beach Family Photography

What happens when you put together 5 kids (4 of which are under 18months old) and 10 adults? Lots of pictures and loads of fun. A group of friends got together for a week of vacation - gathered all their children together for the first time - and just really enjoyed themselves. I did a mini-sessions for each family - and got to capture their celebration.

This little girl was on the move the whole time. As long as she was allowed to roam - she was happy, happy, happy!

This little boy was the most mellow little one. The water pouring image was right after he did a face plant in the sand - they dumped water on him - and he never skipped a beat! His big sister was quite the ham!
He was so happy to see this dog walking on the beach! Smiles galore! I love the one of mom and dad swinging him!
This little man has been struggling to sleep on this vacation - but you wouldn't know it from these smiles!
And let me just say - the adults def. knew how to have a good time. They let me glimpse just a little of it!
Thanks so much for the opportunity to capture your families and friendships. It was awesome. I can't wait to go through the rest of the pictures. You guys were great! Have fun on the rest of your trip!

16 comments:

Heather Latimer said...

Dana - these are wonderful! If my friends and family are ever in the area, you'll be the first person I call!

I love all of them. You are by far the best beach photographer I have ever seen. You really have a knack for capturing the true essence of a family.

Oh, and by the way, the Flip Cup one is priceless! :)

Trista said...

I can only imagine how many images you have!!! LOL These families look like a BLAST!! You got some awesome shots, they are going to love 'em!!!

Cherron said...

Oh my gosh, these are wondeful!! You captured so many great families all in one session. I think you're my hero. They look like so much fun. :)

~Amber said...

oh my!!! what fun these folks are! you have captured some wonderful moments here!!!!!

Aimee said...

Wonderful job Dana...how FUN!!

Janice said...

These are amazing!!! You really captured their super fun personalities! I love them!!

Gabensysmom said...

What a fun family! You really seemed to capture the fun and true essence of that family...love all the colors!!!

Jessica Santel said...

Dana - what great pics! Thank you for capturing our week at Topsail!

BTW - your yellow plastic cap is here at the house. We leave on Saturday, but let me know if you'd like me to mail it to you if you can't get to us before them.

Thanks again!

Aubrey said...

SO fun!!!!!!! This is such a great idea, and they all look awesome! I love the group shot with them all jumping in the air..way cool....and the adult shots are hilarious!!

Jill Hardy said...

wow! looks like a super fun shoot! great looking bunch! wonderful job, Dana!

keri said...

How fun...these are fabulous!! Dana, you have such a great way of capturing connections & emotions!

Melinda Dillman said...

How fun! And what a wonderful idea to have fun with friends captured in such a way!

Michelle Lynn said...

I just adore your beach work! fantastic stuff!

Melissa said...

These are just fabulously fun, Dana! If my family ever ventures on a trip down to your area, you'll be getting a call!!!! LOVE them!

julie said...

Dana these are great!! I love those last ones that are so unposed and fun!! The family pictures are amazing with the little ones. You capture them in the moment perfectly!

Megan said...

How fun! I want to hang out with them!


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