This girl absolutely rocked my first portrait session of the year!

Reyna came down from the frozen Midwest to thaw out at the beach with relatives for a New Year’s vacation, and on her last day in town, we got together for a cloudy-skied sunrise and a healthy dose of palm trees before she headed home. And the sun peeked out. And Reyna knew exactly what to do for the camera. Namely: look a little serious and laugh a lot. Then the sun pushed through the clouds on the horizon and the whole beach turned golden-pinky-peach. We took a quick hop up the road to find a slice of Old Florida. Gorgeous! Climbing a tree in a skirt and sandals? No big deal. Super relaxing, even. And I think we may just have saved the best for last — this was our final portrait of the morning, when Reyna’s eyes lit up like amber.Reyna, thanks for starting off my new year of portrait sessions just right!

~ Laura