New Years eve was a blast and I have The American Idiots to thank for that this year..or wait last year? well both years technically. it all started with the beach, then stitches and police, but it ended in fun and pictures with some rockin music.
All in events
Photographing Take Back the Night
The tables start filling, I began walking around looking at the hundreds of shirts hung all over. Each hand made by a person with a message to other women who have survived, or to those who are in bad situations. Some remembering those who didn't make it out alive....and then it hits me-figuratively-I realize the WHY I needed to be there that day and the tears well in my eyes.
LGBT Couples Search!
Yes We are LGBT friendly here and believe that love conquers all, and since we are a friend, we would love to proudly show this! Are you or a friend of yours in a serious relationship, engaged or married to some one of the same sex and "out"? Then I want to photograph you and tell apart of your story. How do you win one of the 3 fabulous photo shoots all about the beautiful couples in love, it can be engagement, couples boudoir, or just because...
How to Include those that Have passed, in your Wedding.
Weddings are full of happiness and laughter and sometimes, moments of remembrance. So often we are asked by couples for ways to remember loved ones whom have passed away, what they can do during their wedding to pay homage to them...
The Adore Girls First Workshop (NSFW)
Back in June I headed out to Nashville Tennessee to hang out with a girlfriend of mine, Jamie, who owns and runs The Adore Girls, along with her sister, Lindsey. They were holding their first photographers workshop ...
2014 Boudoir Marathon!
Its that time again ladies! The holidays are upon us, and its time to get thinking about what you are giving to your parnter. It could be something nice, or it could be something naught...but why not the best of both worlds?
Being a Matron of Honor and NOT the Photographer at Costa Del Sol
The energy was a mix of, "OMG i'm so tired" to "AHHH! I can't believe this is happening already!" to, "Foooood!" Neither the flower girl nor the ring bearer were...
Mommy& Me Portraits | A limited Time Event
As mom's we often find ourselves behind the camera instead of in front of it. That can be a real comfort for some, but even if it is only once or twice through out your child's life, you need to make sure you are in front of the camera with them. They think you are perfect the way you are and so do I!
Breanna Grace is Two
You came into this world in a hurry, 3 weeks early actually. The Giants had just won the Superbowl the evening before, and all the excitement from prepping for our Superbowl party and our team winning had me in labor and i hadn't known it until 3 am the next morning. I woke with a pain i recognized immediately and waited. Then another and another, but still i waited. I wanted to make sure this was real contractions and they certainly were. After 14 contractions in less than an hour, i knew it was very much time to get a move on. I woke your daddy and while he thought it wasn't rush time at first, i assured him i was overdue to be at the hospital and we hustled! Luckily the hospital was only 5 mins from the house and he dropped us off first-then went and dropped your brother off for a long early play date at our friends house while you came into the world.
Tampa Shutter Sisters Photo Challenge
Make any type of image you want. If you are a food Photographer, pet photographer, children photographer or whatever photographer-play to your strengths and have fun! You can post what you come up with below or instagram it up. #ShutterSisters (i'll keep an eye out.) With permission, i'll pull some images created and post them on the next challenge blog!
There is no good or bad, there is no right or wrong, this is solely for fun and to learn and challenge yourselves/each other. All are welcome to grow with us on our challenge journey!
Why Are all the Santas Different? and other Santa Questions.
So its way into holiday time...actually only 2 days until Christmas that i write this. My kids are watching their morning cartoons, i am trying to wake up, and across my facebook newsfeed i read about a friend who's daughter asked her Why all the Santas she sees are different. I thought the blog would be a good place to answer this honest and oh so innocent question.
Sexy Sunday: Lady Dani {Boudoir}
So i get a call from this vibrant person who did not need much convincing that she needed to do a shoot. She saw another clients images and was pretty set. We met for coffee and to go over details so i could answer any questions she had and it was a blast. We went over products, and options and what she was hoping to do with her images. If her boyfriend was lucky and behaved of course, he might even be allowed to see them ;) I learned so much about her from our first meeting, that when it came to shoot time, we just laughed the time away.
10 {CHEAP} Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
TAG! You're it! You shouldn't have commented or liked it...you fell into a trap, its a game! The person who commented or liked has to choose one of the following to put on their timeline... 1) The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live. 2) I'm an angry Elf! 3) A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together. 4) I'm secretly in love with Santa Claus...mmmm, i wanna ruffle that white beard between my toes! 5) I just like to smile! Smiling's my favorite. 6) Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip! 7) I flipped off an elf today! 8.) Santa Claus has the right idea - visit people only once a year! 9) I cheated on my ex with one of Santa's elves in Dobbies toilets! 10) I just saw a man running down my street wearing only a Santa hat! You have to play and can't tell anyone its a game (only forward this message if they like/comment). Merry Christmas!! HAHAAHA!!!
Black Friday Special for Everyone
These deals go from Friday November 29, 2013 through Sunday December 1st. There is something for everyone, be it just a gift certificate or a portrait session, you can not go wrong with the gift of a beautiful memory!
Bahama Mama from Tampa
2 day Bahamas Cruise via carnival funship? Why yes, i think i will.
If you know me, you know i love food. The first night i ordered 2 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 2 desserts.. Yes. I am a fat ass. one of the dishes didn't work out so well, but i had 2 others to eat...and i did. The tilapia was really great and the hot chocolate molten dessert things was an orgasm in your mouth. OMG it was amazing. Creme Brulee was really very good as well.
Find Your Sexy Tampa Boudoir Mini Holiday Sessions
The holidays are here, you are looking for the perfect gift in every store and at every website you search. You need to stop and realize you are the perfect gift for your partner. Give him or her the gift of you in a beautiful leather album, you feeling more sexy and more confident in your own skin. Give your partner and yourself for that matter, the gift of boudoir. It's more than a photoshoot, it's an experience.
Plagiarism in the Photography World
It is such a sad day when a creative person, has to steal things from other people to be....creative! These people, these known names are validating all the thieves out there by doing the same thing that if it were to happen to them, they would publicly go after the person taking from them. Of course she issued another apology, but when you are apologizing for the same fuck up (pardon my french,) for the second time, it means you didn't learn the first time, and your apology was bullshit. Your words mean nothing now, and your reputation is going down the drain because of it. I wouldn't hire a wedding photographer that i found out to be a thief. How could anyone trust them? I couldn't.
Women's Conference at the Mahaffey Theater
What does a Boudoir Photographer, a Wedding Photographer, Glamour and Portrait Photographer all have in common? We got the honor of being apart of the photography team asked to capture the Working Women of Tampa Bay's First Annual Woman's Conference!