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Michelle Stoker Photography

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My favorite newborn products

May 7, 2020 Baby Claire, Newborn

Michelle Stoker favorite newborn products

My sweet baby Claire will be four months in just a few days. I feel like she was just born but also like she’s always been part of our family. I’m so glad she’s ours! Now that she’s out of the newborn stage and I’ve had some time to reflect on the past few months, I wanted to share a list of my favorite newborn products. I hope this list is helpful for new parents as you make your baby registry and finish setting up your nursery. I remember how overwhelmed I felt while researching ALL the baby items. There is so. much. stuff. out there marketed towards new parents. My best advice would be to remember that your baby needs just a few basics, everything else is just extra. Although the extra stuff definitely helps. 🙂 Here’s a list of my favorite newborn products that I would definitely recommend to any new parent.

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Nicole 30th Birthday – Tampa Photography

April 24, 2020 Tampa

Tampa birthday photographer

My sweet friend Nicole recently turned 30 and we celebrated with a backyard photo session! It was so much fun! I love that she took the time and energy to have this special milestone captured. A 30 & Fabulous sash, tiara, flowers, champagne, balloons and a cake were the perfect accessories for Nicole’s birthday photos. Her sweet little daughter joined us for a few photos, too! Loved this photo session, I would love to do more birthday celebration sessions in the future!

Happy 30th Birthday, Nicole! 

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Samantha DJG Creations – Tampa Photography

April 20, 2020 Branding, Tampa

Tampa small business owner

I am so excited to share my sweet friend, Samantha, on the blog today! You might recognize her as the gorgeous bride in this Honeymoon Island elopement from last year. Loooved their beautiful, intimate wedding! Samantha is the owner and creative genius of DJG Creations. She specializes in creating custom shirts, tumbler cups, keychains and so much more. She has created a few adorable t-shirts for James and a matching set of tank tops for my sister and I for a recent Backstreet Boys concert. She’s also made a perfectly glittered tumbler cup with my photography logo on it, a fire truck tumbler for James and a beautiful glitter and watercolor floral cup for my sister. If you have a vision, Samantha can help create it and make it on a cup, shirt or more! She is so talented and I love to see the new creations that she makes! I had the privilege of photographing Samantha for some new branding photos for her business. I love that she brought a few of her favorite cups to show off. SO pretty!! We also took a few pictures of Samantha and her adorable son in their matching t-shirts. 

If you are local to Tampa, you can pick up your products from Samantha in the Westchase area. If you’re not local, she ships her products!! Check her out on Facebook here and on Instagram here.  So proud of you, Sam! 

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Wackes Family – Tampa Photography

April 7, 2020 Family, Tampa

Westchase family photographer

I had so much fun photographing the Wackes family for their mini session a few months ago! We are in the same life group at church and get together every Sunday for dinner and fellowship with a few other couples (well, we do it on zoom calls now. Can’t wait to see them again in person hopefully soon!). Their daughter, Tiffany,  is such a little model! Thanks, Kelly and Christian, for the opportunity to photograph your sweet family!

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Hudson Family – Tampa Photography

March 25, 2020 Family, Maternity, Tampa

Philippe Park Family Photography

Look at this adorable family! The Hudson family have been in front of my camera not only once, not twice but FIVE times! From their beach wedding at the Sirata Resort in St Pete, to maternity photos when they were expecting their first baby, to their sweet baby girl’s newborn session and two more family sessions. I have loved watching their family grow and documenting their milestones! Kristin and Kevin are now expecting their second baby, a little boy! Enjoy their family photos from their mini session at Philippe Park this past Fall. 

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Kate and Brandon Gender Reveal

March 11, 2020 Family, Maternity, Tampa

Tampa Gender Reveal Photography

My sweet friends Kate and Brandon are expecting a baby this summer! They are already parents to adorable two year old Jude and he can’t wait to be a big brother! We met at a local park for their exciting gender reveal photo session!! Kate brought along a few props and a pink and blue smoke stick. I had the honor (and big responsibility!) of opening the envelope from their ultrasound and handing them the matching colored stick. Ahh… are they having a boy or girl?? Once the stick was lit, smoke started to pour out and Jude was a mix of surprised and scared, then… blue! It’s a boy!! So excited for their family!

Kate, you are such a wonderful mama. Love going through this motherhood journey with you! 

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Butzier Family – Tampa Photography

March 10, 2020 Family, Tampa

Parents toddler family photos tampa

Here is the adorable Butzier family! I’ve had the privilege of photographing Jessica, Steve and Olivia a handful of times, including maternity photos on the beach, a newborn session for tiny Olivia, and an extended family session. So thankful for every opportunity I have to document growing families! Also, so thankful that little Olivia gave us some big smiles for their family session at Philippe Park even though it was a freezing, windy morning!

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Shlok – Tampa Newborn Photography

March 2, 2020 Newborn, Tampa

Westchase Family Photographer

Welcome to the world, baby Shlok! I photographed this beautiful mama’s maternity session while Shlok was still growing in her belly. They chose to do their maternity session right in their backyard around sunset. The pretty light and a blossoming tree was the perfect backdrop! I met them again a little later for their in-home, lifestyle family newborn session and it was such a great time. Their two boys are adorable! We got photos of tiny newborn details, big brother playing with Dad, overjoyed grandparents and lots of sweet family time. 

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Legros Family – Tampa Photography

February 26, 2020 Family, Tampa

Safety Harbor family photographerIt is always such a special treat to photograph families more than once! I loved seeing the Legros family a few months ago for their fall mini session at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor. I first photographed their sweet family when their cute little boy was a tiny newborn! Kai has always been so adorable!VIEW POST

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Rea Family – Tampa Photography

February 19, 2020 Family, Tampa

Water Works Park downtown Tampa

Oooh I’m obsessed with the beautiful sunset light during the Rea’s family mini session! Water Works Park in downtown Tampa was the perfect setting for their family photos. I had such a great time with my friend Adrienne and her adorable family! Their little girls are just adorable! VIEW POST

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Hi friend! I’m so glad you’re here!

My goal as a photographer is to provide authentic and joyful photos of you and your most loved ones. I love my morning latte, reading books with my three little besties, getting outside in the sunshine, and exploring new places with my high school sweetheart.

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