holiday mini sessions announced | sarasota bradenton family photographer

who's thinking holiday's yet?? I sure am!
Sept 27 • Oct 12 • Nov 7
our mini holiday session dates are now available for booking. plan ahead for your family holiday portraits. location options include palmetto's historical park, local parks, downtown bradenton urban architect or waterfront... and we have a few more locations in mind.

we will soon be offering limited edition portrait playdates... contact me if you would like more information about this awesome offer.

here are some really cool websites for clothing ideas matilda jane clothing,
jcrew,
hanna anderson,
tea collection,
coolest knit hats,
oh so cute leg warmers!!
and for the oh so cute pettiskirts,

such sweetness | sarasota newborn baby photographer

just 4 weeks young.
if this doesn't make ur heart swell, then what will? it sure made my day getting my baby fix on yesterday when i got the chance to check in with lil mr. f. you may remember his debut portraits from just a few weeks ago. as you can see he is growing so well with his gorgeousness. here's just a quick sneak peek for mom & dad.
salu!

on a positive note | sarasota bradenton modern contemporary photographer

if you ask a photographer what type of child is the hardest to photograph, they're reply will most likely be.... their own! lol

the other evening, i set off to shoot my own kiddies with some new props i came across. a hot yucky evening with bugs biting, i'm thinking it would be a breeze -ha! i went home with such disappointment thinking i can't even get my own kiddies to take one single smiling cute shot worthy to blow up onto my wall.....

then i got to my puter, plugged in my media card, and started to peak at what i shot. one by one came up and quite often my hubby would hear a giggle from behind the computer desk. then i realized how much personality i captured in those stressful few minutes when i let go of my expectations and just let my kiddies be themselves. i learned my lesson once again... and that's why "cheez" just doesn't work for me. the split second of capturing three curious boys looking directly at me with a hint of a genuine smile will not happen when i prompt with the old "cheez" pleez. the real moments i captured in between the few wanna-be shots are my true wall worthy winners that may or may not have a big grinning smile... but most definitely have captured their true character. :)

the true cheezy shots: one hitting the other, all looking in different directions.... those r my boys :)
and then we let them be them....

baby no more | florida childrens photojournalistic photographer

my youngest guy got another haircut and i couldn't resist sharing his sweet lil face with everyone. he upgraded to a big boy bed... and a big boy haircut. these sweet lil silly faces and great big smile just warms my heart everyday. i am such a blessed mommy.

albums & books | client product shots

here are how some clients showcase their portraits ....
senior signing book.... with custom cover front & back... great for the grad party

engagement signing book... have your guests write a lil something special @ your reception
the book version....has custom cover and bendable pages

the album version.... thick mounted pages... various cover color options

i'm loving these new style mounted albums... simple and clean layouts

love these babes | sarasota modern photography

these gals are something dear to me. had some fun with my nieces and cousins during some recent family vacations :)