I find that the closer I am to a couple, the harder it is to write the post. But seeing as how I’ve pushed these guys toward the end of Family Month, I can’t stall any longer! As much as I wanna say, “I’ll just let the pictures do the talking,” I can’t, because first you have to understand how incredibly awesome this family is. :)
God brought Sammy and Shannon to me in my darkest days. I have no doubt that we were meant to be friends, and these guys really took me in as part of their family. My favorite memories in Orlando (the non- Nate ones, anyway) all took place with these two by my side, and it breaks my heart that we’re not as close as we used to be. (I’m completely to blame there!) I will always have a huge place in my heart for this family, and Sammy and Shannon will always be my dream siblings. They are the beautiful faces behind God’s House Orlando, “The most loving church in Orlando.” My avid Disney readers should recognize Sammy from the kick-ass a cappella group, Four for a Dollar, that used to open for the Beauty and the Beast show at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Sad face.
I owe so much to these kids- Even if we shot a million family sessions it wouldn’t be enough! Anyway, without further ado, meet the most loving family in Orlando!
Sammy isn’t the only performer in the family- The whole group sings. We were shooting away when they broke into a spontaneous chorus of “Don’t Stop Believin’.” In perfect pitch, I might add. I’m still hoping for a family album to be released. ;)
Yeah… Selah’s totally shy- Can’t you tell?
The last time I’d seen Hannah, she was close to the age Selah is now. They’re growing up so fast- And so gorgeous! Before I know it, we’ll be shooting Hannah’s wedding. ;)
These next three are my favorites- I wish I had ones like this with my sister when I was this age. :)
Selah is all Sammy. I love it. :)
My favorite photo of my favorite family. This one’s framed in our house. :)
Unfortunately the end of their session was rained out so, gosh darn it, we had to resume the fun a few weeks later. :) Those photos to come tomorrow! In the meantime…
To buy cds from Sammy’s group, Return 2 Zero, you can order them here (“Snowfall” remains one of my favorite holiday albums of all time!).
To learn more about Return 2 Zero (or book them for your wedding, *hint hint*), you can find more information here.
So stinkin sweet! Sammy and Shannon seem like such fun parents, and their girls are completely adorable :)
These pictures are fantastic! You can tell this family is a lot of fun and has a great personality through the pictures. We miss Four for a Dollar so much :(, Beauty and the Beast is not the same anymore, so sad.
I can’t wait to see the next session.
That last photo is the best!!! :) So natural and amazing! What a really fun and energetic family!
Wow….wonderful story and wonderful pictures….we already have Four for a Dollar’s cds…small world after all!
Not sure I want Family month to be over….it’s been great!
Totally cute family! My dad and I loved Four for a Dollar! Its a shame they don’t do the opening show for Beauty and the Beast anymore. Having them for the wedding would be soooo coooll!
What a beautiful family! Love Four for a Dollar too…
Great pictures!!