Summer in the Hamptons Family Beach Session

When Tabitha contacted me to capture her family on their summer vacation on the east end of Long Island, I was so excited. I mean who doesn’t want to go and work on the beach?

She had rented a house out in Springs. Her family came in from such places as Mexico, and Oregon. It was a vacation to remember and she wanted to document the occasion. We met at her rental vacation home and then drove out to the beach at Hither Hills. I was nervous as it was taking longer to get to the each than anticipated, however we were able to catch the last of the golden light and precious moments. Some of her family had never seen the ocean before, so that was a treat to capture.

Her mother was there, along with her sister and some of the cousins that traveled far with Grandma for the reunion.

These are just a handful of the amazing moments along with family portraits that I captured that day.

Newborn Brooke and Her Family | Long Island | Shannon Lee Photography

During the later part of winter and spring I became involved in crossfit at Kryptonite Crossfit in Moriches, NY. Let  me tell you, the benefits of it are amazing. Little did I know however, that an extra bonus would be in store for me. One of my work out partners at the gym, Jamie, was going to be a dad to a newborn baby girl. When he contacted me to do his family's portraits  I was elated. Its amazing the relationship you can make while working towards your health. 

I believe in including the entire family in the newborn photo session. With an in home lifestyle session, or a studio session. This is a special time for everyone, especially the siblings. I don't believe in just having the baby photographed unless it is the desire of the family, however I find that is never the case. 

I am very excited to show off this family newborn session! Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. She is the perfect addition to your family. 

Hat provided by : Macknbean

Bow and wrap purchased at Posh Peanuts

Mommy and Me Photo Session with Sami and her Mommy.

Living on Long Island, NY, I love this time of year. The air starts to change and the sun starts to warm up the ground to show the flowers that will soon show their beautiful colors. And not only that, but right around the corner is Mother's day. 

Mother's day means so many different things to different people. To me, it's a celebration of the amazing women in my life, be it my own mother, woman who I have come to call mom along my journey in my life because they have played that role, or the amazing woman I meet along my journey who are amazing mother's themselves.

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Meet Sami and her mommy! This to me is what motherhood is all about. The in between moments when you can just breathe and enjoy the laughter and fun that life has to offer. I met Sammi's Mommy during a photo shoot I did for her. She is an amazing woman who does so much for her kiddos. She works with children as well, in the special education department. I know first hand how important that role is to those of use with children who need the extra help and loving hand to guide them along.  I talked her into doing a photo shoot for herself, because as a mother myself, I understand how important it is to take time for yourself because we are always doing for others.  It was an amazing shoot, so we decided that we must do a shoot with her and her daughter. 

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It was such an amazing shoot. The bond between mother and child is so unique and great. I am glad that Sami and her mom decided to have this shoot because they will have these memories and images to keep forever. So when Sami grows up, is out in the world, maybe a mother one day herself, she can look back on these images and remember how much love her mom had for and still has for her. Her mother will have these images to remember how little her baby girl was, and the joy and laughter they shared together. 

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I will be doing Mommy and Me sessions in April. These are  limited edition sessions and only available for a short time. Contact me to book your session. These sessions will be something to treasure for years to come.