Sophia – {Jacksonville Family Photographer}

I have been wondering what I would write in this post since the first moment Sophia’s Mom, Ashlee, asked me to photograph her sweet baby girl. Ashlee and I have known each other for a VERY long time, I think we were in middle school when we first met, and cheered on a local youth cheerleading squad together (go Bears!) Ashlee and I grew much closer my Senior year in High School and in our Freshman year at UF we were roomies! I don’t think I could even begin to describe what an amazing person Ashlee is. Her heart is so big and her sweetness is contagious. She brings out the best in everyone that surrounds her, including me. I know that I am a better person because of the time I spent with Ashlee my freshman year. She taught me to always see the light where there might be darkness and to always smile, because you never know whose falling in love with it. She was a friend through good times and bad, and never judged when it might have been “bad times”. Anyone who has ever gone away to college knows, that your first year is a tough one. Full of emotions. Ashlee was a shoulder to cry on when a boy broke my heart, and someone who cheered me on when I took on a new adventure in life. She was a study buddy, a party buddy, and a loyal and honest friend. Unfortuntaley, life took us away from each other and our calls to each other grew far between, so I was SO glad when my photography brought us back together. Ashlee, your family is just as beautiful as you are and I am so glad I got to meet Aaron and Sophia. I remember the nights in the dorm when you would pray so hard for God to send you a soul mate, someone who would make your life complete. I know your prayers were heard because Aaron seems to fit you just right. If the kind of friend you always were to me translates to motherhood, then you are going to be the most amazing Mother. Hope to see you all again soon!