When Will returned from active duty overseas, there were three very lovely ladies waiting for him. And all three are ready for the wedding. Will + Tawanna will be married at 11 a.m., June 11, and he’ll make her and her daughters the happiest women on earth. Congratulations to a beautiful family!

I was honored to shoot the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s 2011 calendar. The theme this year was “Getting you back in the game” — former patients returning to the activities they love after receiving exemplary care from the physicians and staff at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Here’s a sneak peak! I’ll post the rest after the calendar is published.

Procedure: Three childbirths!

Procedure: Hip surgery

Procedure: Broken arm reset/surgery

Procedure: Hip surgery

Procedure: "Mommy Makeover" (breast augmentation & tummy tuck)

Just before Thanksgiving, I met some friends from the ol’ high school days for a family portrait session at the Gamble Plantation in Ellenton, Fla. Caasi wanted a photograph with her husband, Robby, and their adorable daughter, Reece, for their annual Christmas card. The bright November morning was the first time I met Reece, and it wasn’t only the camera that loved this ‘Little Miss Sunshine.’ Her clever remarks and priceless expressions made the shoot such a joy. After spending some time with them, it was obvious that this family has a lot for which to be thankful. ‘Tis the season.

We also stopped by their place to include the rest of the family!

“A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” (Eda J. Le Shan)

A bun in the King’s oven gave me another chance to photograph their growing family, before a princess is born. Unfortunately, one of the twins became ill that day and was unable to join us. He was missed!

We met at a beach on Longboat Key to play in the white sand and catch the sunset. It was a lovely evening.

Update: Bella Mae Christine entered this world Aug. 17 and was welcomed by proud parents. She is beautiful!

I spent the morning of New Year’s Eve photographing some longtime friends. It was a lovely morning while the light lasted. I used the relaxing session to experiment with some of the unfamiliar features on my camera. Enjoy.

I also have a new logo in the New Year. An old colleague whipped it up for me. I wanted some frilly graphics incorporated, as they will come in handy for decor on promotional materials. Thanks, Mike!

And Happy New Year to all!