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There will be a day when… The Saturday’s at Honeymoon Island Beach splashing in the waves will be a fond memory. The schedule will be filled with dinners in the car on the way to practice instead of spur of the moment dips in the pool over hot dogs and popsicles. Their night time routine […]

Beach, Children, Families, Teens, Tweens

May 23, 2023

Honeymoon Island State Park Photographer, Tampa Bay Family Photography

Family Session, Honeymoon Island State Park, Photographer

When it comes to family sessions, there’s something special about working with families with teens. This stage of life brings a dynamic energy that’s different from the early years. It’s a time when personalities shine, and capturing the bond between parents and their teens can make for some truly memorable and heartfelt images. For this […]

Children, Families, Teens

February 21, 2023

University of Tampa: Capturing Teen Spirit and Family Bonds

UT, University of Tampa, Tampa Bay, Photographer, City of Tampa

I am absolutely loving this year’s Fall Minis with this beautiful triangle arch and floral arrangement. The last couple years of Fall Minis have been adorable and playful and fun, but this year I opted for something a bit more elegant. Something geared slightly more towards families while still plenty colorful and seasonal. My husband […]

Children, Families, Styled Session

September 22, 2022

Fall Minis 2022

Fall Minis 2022, Triangle Arch Mini, Floral Arch

A lifestyle newborn session is the perfect way to capture those first sweet moments with a new baby. It gives families a way to look back on this precious time with their newborn and relive those first snuggles and all the emotions and love that surround them. You will receive gentle guidance and we will […]

Children, Families, Lifestyle Newborn

August 29, 2022

Preparing for your Lifestyle Newborn Session

Lifestlyle Newborn Session

This year we are adding a fun twist to Jingle Jammies Christmas Minis! And that twist is a beautiful white studio!! Every year that I do these I try to come up with a beautiful set up that is both true to the heart of these sweet minis but also creative and new. This year, […]

Children, Styled Session

August 26, 2022

Jingle Jammies Christmas Minis 2022… Tampa Bay Family Photographer

This summer studio session was everything we dreamed of and more. Most importantly we were able to stay out of the heat. In addition we could schedule at the most convenient time of day for them! I love how genuine and full of love their portraits turned out. In many ways, summer is a great […]

Families

August 23, 2022

Summer Studio Session… Tampa Bay Family Photographer

Are you wondering which is a better fit for you- a full session or a mini session? Here we are again at the start of the busiest time of year for family photos in Florida. A question that always comes up this time of year is whether I suggest Full or Mini Sessions? The answer […]

Families

August 22, 2022

Full Session Vs. Mini Session- What’s the Difference?

Fall is a crazy popular time for family photos. Especially here in Florida, as we slowly start to get a break from the blazing heat. 🤞🏻 The fun part about fall sessions in Tampa Bay is that, because of our weather, you can go with so many different styles. We aren’t bound by the cold […]

Families, Styled Session

August 16, 2022

Top 4 Tips for Styling your Fall Session… Tampa Bay Family Photographer

I often hear boy moms ask, “Are senior pictures for guys also?” YES they are! The next question is often “How do I get my son to agree to it?” Well, it may be easier thank you think.  Here are 5 points to discuss with your son about why a senior session is important.  Over […]

Beach, Teens

July 1, 2022

Senior Pictures for High School Boys

What’s the story about the shoe maker’s son who never has shoes or always goes barefoot? Something like that right? Well, I try hard for that not to be the case in my house. I do well over 100 sessions a year now and its a challenge for me to get in my own family […]

Children, Styled Session

May 31, 2022

Super Hero Seven Year Old, Saves Tampa Florida

super hero photosession

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