It is super precious how one little lady can call up joy, tenderness and smiles. Plus, one very well-behaved dog and one grateful grand-mother, we had Kiawah Island all to ourselves an overcast evening.

Karlie and Parker welcomed their guests in stages at Tomasso’s Turtle Point Golf Course on Kiawah Island. Their immediate family and wedding party joined them for an al fresco meal on the porch overlooking the greens. As the sun went down, all their guests arrived for drinks, a spread of pizzas and desserts for a welcome party.

Dressy holiday family portraits. These cuties always bring festive color palettes and textures to their sessions.

Baby’s first beach trip are pretty fun to document. Everything is new including sand, waves and all the sounds. To ensure that we get a full bodied experience, we usually begin in green spaces before working our way to the shoreline.