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I love the holidays and now that my twins are a little older, they’re getting excited too. They “ohhh and ahhh” over all the lights in our neighborhood, love watching Christmas movies, and constantly keep asking when Santa is coming. With a few weeks let in December I thought I’d share some of fun holiday outings we’ve had and things we want to do.

Tampa Holiday Outings for Toddlers

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Ah, Fall. The most beautiful and best time of the year to round up your entire family, dress them in matching colors and take them to a field of overgrown bushes for a professional photoshoot. I love fall family photoshoots, and I love when families show up in aesthetically pleasing colors. Not only does it […]

What to wear for your family’s photoshoot

Family Photoshoot

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As we head into the fall and holiday season, many families turn to photographers for mini-sessions. Mini sessions are exactly what they sound like. Short photo sessions in a small time frame, offering fewer images at a reduced price than their regular 1-2 hour full sessions. Photographers offer these sessions for you, the client, for […]

All About Mini Sessions Photoshoots

Family Photoshoot

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Newborn Photography

Newborn Photography is an incredibly niche and difficult market. One of the main questions I get asked is “How did you become a newborn photographer ?” It’s a weighted question because I did not wake up one day and say, “I want to be a newborn photographer” more that I gradually waded my way into […]

How to become a Newborn Photographer

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Tampa Newborn Photographer

Yes, I’m a newborn photographer and yes, I struggled with loss and infertility. While running a business solely based on maternity and newborn photography, I was also dealing with the crippling pain of losing our first son halfway through my pregnancy, and struggling to get pregnant again. Many people asked me why I continued with […]

How Newborn Photography Helped Me Through Infertility

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When you’re pregnant, it’s important to capture the moment in photos. You’ll want to look back on these photos years from now and remember how excited you were to become a mom. My clients have full access to me to discuss dresses, clothing options, backdrops, and style. I know these pictures are something you may […]

What Should My Husband Wear to my Maternity Photoshoot

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beautiful Maternity Dresses

Are you looking for the perfect maternity dress for your upcoming photo shoot? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we will discuss a few different maternity dress styles that will help you look your best during your maternity photo shoot. We’ll also provide tips on how to choose the right dress for […]

Maternity Dresses for Your Photoshoot: Which Dress is Right for You?

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Get in your newborn photos! You heard me, as a parent and a professional newborn photographer I’m here to tell you to have your photos professionally taken with your newborn. But aren’t newborn photo sessions are for newborns? Well yes, but also, for the parents and siblings! You’ve waited 9 long months to meet your […]

Get in your Newborns’ Photos!

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Newborn Posing

Here are some things you should look for when wanting to hire a newborn photographer for the newest addition to your family.

What to look for when hiring a newborn photographer

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Has printing your images become a thing of the past? The last time you had a professional photographer capture your family photos did they print them for you? Make beautiful framed archival pieces to display in your home? Or did you download them on your computer or phone only to look at them from time […]

Why Having Your Images Printed is so Important

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