I’m writing this blog post in my current favorite spot – on our king bed with six pillows around me. Nine months pregnant and I will gladly lay down any chance I get! We are SOOO excited to meet our daughter so soon!! People keep asking me “are you ready for the baby to come?” and for the past month or so, my answer was “I’m excited to celebrate the holidays as a family of 3 and then focus on baby’s arrival.” and now my answer is “yesss the countdown is on!” 🙂 I am so grateful to have had a smooth, uneventful pregnancy. Every time I leave a OB appointment, I tell David how nice it is to have a normal, boring visit. Praise the Lord for normal! We had our family portraits taken by the lovely Darlene Barlows Photography back in November and snuck in a few maternity photos. Thank you for these sweet updated pictures, Darlene!VIEW POST
Peter – Tampa Newborn Photography
Meet baby Peter! Michelle and Sam welcomed their newest little man recently and big brother Nick is elated! Michelle and I met through our local Mom’s Club and it has been so fun to get to know her and Nick over the past two years. And now she’s a mama of two! She is kind, patient, and so smart! I loved their newborn session… the sweet family cuddles, Peter’s southwestern nursery, and the joy of these proud parents.
Enjoy Peter’s newborn session!
Jackson – Tampa Newborn Photography
Meet the newest addition to the Miller family, baby Jackson! He is absolutely precious and his big sister is his biggest fan. I had the privilege of documenting this beautiful family’s newborn session a few months ago. Their house is a dream! I know Allison (the beautiful mama) through our local Mom’s club and it’s been such a treat to watch her transition from one child to two. She is such a gentle, nurturing woman and I love watching her as mama to her two sweet babes. I’m always encouraged after spending time with her, especially as my own family is preparing to welcome a new baby soon.
Enjoy Jackson’s newborn session!
Pauline and Matt – Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast Wedding
So excited to share with you the new Mr. and Mrs. Dockins!! Pauline, a PE/health teacher, and Matt, an engineer, met through the mountain bike racing community. Yes, there is mountain biking in Florida! Through their many common interests, especially cycling, they fell in love. They even got engaged in the middle of a trail during a bike ride together. I love how they thoughtfully included their love of cycling in their wedding day, mostly Matt’s big entrance into the ceremony and Pauline hopping on her bike in her wedding dress and shoes for a few photos. Their wedding day at Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast was full of love, support, laughter and a beautiful ceremony under a huge, gorgeous oak tree. It was such a joyful day! I also loved getting to see my past wedding couple and friends Kristin and Zach at this wedding!
Congratulations, Pauline and Matt! We are so excited for you!! Enjoy this preview from their wedding day.
Venue: Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast
Coordinator: Nellie’s Catering – Kathy Taylor and Terri Telesco
Groom’s Attire: Macy’s
Hair and Makeup: Niki Craft
Caterer and Sundae bar: Nellie’s Catering
Cake: Publix
Flowers: Iza’s Flowers
Invitations: Zazzle
DJ: DJ Delite
Videographer: Jose OrtizVIEW POST
Caroline – Tampa Newborn Photography
Meet sweet little Caroline! Tara and Austin, along with big brother Bradley, welcomed their precious daughter this summer. I had the privilege of documenting this beautiful family at the end of July and it was the sweetest session! Mama Tara just exudes beauty and grace. We taught at the same school together a few years ago. She is such a wonderful and creative teacher and it was so much fun to watch her be mama in her home with her toddler and new baby girl. So excited for them! Enjoy these photos from Caroline’s newborn session.
Fall 2019 Tampa Mini Sessions
Happy Fall! This is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is getting cooler, the holidays are approaching, and there are so many opportunities for families to create meaningful memories. And it’s family mini session time!! These sessions are meant to serve as an easy and affordable opportunity to capture updated images for all types of families – couples, dog parents, families with one baby or multiple grown children, newlyweds, expecting parents, a group of besties! Let’s get you and your loved ones in front of the camera and create some memories!
Fall 2019 Family Mini Session – $150
– 20 minutes (perfect length for the kiddos!)
– At least 20 high-resolution, edited images delivered in an online gallery
– Gallery delivered within one week of session
I will be offering family mini sessions at three locations this year – Highland Park near Westchase, Philippe Park in Safety Harbor, and Water Works Park in downtown Tampa. Scroll down to see photo examples of each location.
If you’d like to schedule a session, please check the list of dates and locations below and then click on the Calendar to schedule. Once you click on the calendar, you’ll see remaining available dates and times. Enter your information, submit, and your session will be reserved. I will then send you a follow up email with more details. So excited!!
Click here to view the calendar and reserve your mini session
Highland Park (Westchase)
Sunday, November 3 – Highland Park
FULL Sunday, November 10 – Highland ParkFULL
November 17 – Highland Park
Saturday, November 23 – Highland Park
Sunday, December 1 – Highland Park
Philippe Park (Safety Harbor)
FULL Saturday, November 9 – Philippe Park
FULL Saturday, November 16 – Philippe Park
Water Works Park (Downtown Tampa)
Tuesday, October 29 – Water Works Park
Wednesday, October 30 – Water Works Park
Thursday, November 14 – Water Works Park
FULL Wednesday, November 20 – Water Works Park
I’ve left some available space to add more sessions if the calendar gets filled up or if we need to reschedule due to weather. If you have any questions, please reach out. Looking forward to photographing your family this year!
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The photos below were taken at Highland Park Neighborhood Park near Westchase. They are examples of what you can expect from your mini session here!
The following dates will take place at this location: October 12 and 13, November 3, 10, 17, 23, and 24 and December 1.
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Alena – Orlando Newborn Photography
This precious little lady is Alena, the newest addition to the Geers family. Andrew and Alisa welcomed their first child in late June and are so in love. Andrew and Alisa are currently serving as medical missionaries in Honduras and spent the summer in Orlando with Alisa’s parents as they awaited the arrival of their sweet baby. They spent Alena’s first few months learning how to navigate life as a family of three before they headed back to Central America. I am so impressed by this sweet family. They have hearts of gold and are doing big, beautiful things. You can follow along on their family’s journey on their blog. It was such a treat to photograph their family (including both sets of Alena’s grandparents!) when they were home in Orlando. Enjoy Alena’s newborn session!
Samantha and Leo – Honeymoon Island Elopement
Samantha and Leo are married!! It was the perfect evening on Sunday as Samantha and Leo became husband and wife while their precious son, Dominic, watched with the biggest smile. Honeymoon Island was the perfect backdrop for their sandy ceremony and sunset portraits. Samantha and I are in the same Mom’s Club and our sons are just a month apart. We have gotten to know each other over the past two years and I am so thankful for our friendship. She is a wonderful mom, kind friend, creative small business owner, and now a loving WIFE! So excited for this sweet family! Enjoy a few photos from their beach elopement.
Surbhi and Atul – Tampa Maternity Photography
My blog has been full of new, growing life lately. So exciting! Surbhi and Atul are parents to a little boy and just welcomed another little man! We captured maternity photos of their family in their backyard a few weeks ago. Loved the light and the pretty blooming flowers! Looking forward to photographing their new baby soon! VIEW POST
My 30th Birthday!
Today is my first day in a new decade. HELLO THIRTY! I’m embracing the new age and feeling good that I’m on the young side of a decade rather than being on the older side. 😉
When I reflect back on my 20s, my heart feels overwhelmingly grateful. It was such a sweet experience writing up this blog post and finding old photos on our hard drive. It was difficult to summarize ten years of life… so much happened! I am thankful for photos and big life events that help organize time!
In 2009, I turned 20. I was two years into college at UCF and spent the year learning, student teaching, meeting new friends, serving in my sorority and dating my high school boyfriend long distance. Later that same year, David got down on one knee and proposed to me in front of the Disney fireworks. Best surprise ever!
In 2010, I turned 21 and had too much fun drinking my first martinis that night. David and I spent one last year at different schools until our crazy exciting May of 2011. He graduated with his EE degree (electrical engineering) at UF the first weekend in May, I graduated the next weekend with my EE degree (elementary education) at UCF, and then we got married at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market on Friday the 13th. I was 21 and David was 22. We jumped on a cruise ship for our honeymoon and then road tripped out to Fort Collins, Colorado for David’s summer internship. It was a wonderful summer of hiking, exploring, and enjoying being newlyweds.VIEW POST
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