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Cute Quotes Album & Mini Sessions!

March 19, 2013

I’m so excited to finally share a new album that I will be offering – the Cute Quotes album for kids.  I’ve been wanting to put something like this together for years now, and have just never taken the time to organize all my thoughts for it.  But with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time for this album’s debut!

The Cute Quotes album is a 10 page, 8×8, hard cover coffee table book.  You pick 10 of your favorite images to include in the album.  I’ll also send you a list of cute questions to ask your child.  You pick 10 to go over with them, bring me the answers, and I’ll put together the book!  I have 14 page design templates for you to choose from, and if you’re looking for something a little more unique, I’ll be happy to make you a custom design to specifically match your child’s clothing and style.

The introductory cost for this album is only $250, which includes an online gallery, the album itself, and all your favorite images posted to facebook.  (8×8 or 5×5 duplicate albums are also available at a reduced rate.)  HOWEVER…..I will be offering a weekend of Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day mini sessions that INCLUDE this album in the cost of the session.   Here’s the 411:

The studio sessions on Saturday the 13th will feature a simple grey backdrop – perfect for any type of clothing or props while still keeping all the focus on your child and the many sides of their personality.  So bring on the bright colors, or the Easter outfits, as well as any props that are so “them” at this age!   For those that really prefer the outdoors, I’d be happy to meet up with you at Circle B on Friday the 12th in the morning or late afternoon.   This album is recommended for the 2-8 age range.   However, if your little one is too little to answer a questionnaire, we can tweak the album to list milestones or things you want to remember about them when they are small.  Siblings are welcome at no extra charge.

Please call or email me with any questions you may have!  863-698-4576, bcphoto04@yahoo.com

Crawford & family [Lakeland & Treasure Island children, family and beach photographer]

February 25, 2013

Crawford is a member of the Little Miracles Collection, so I’ve had the pleasure of photographing him several times over his first few months of life.  Back in November, he and his sister and parents joined me on the beach for a family session as well as Crawford’s 7 month portrait session.  This family is so cute, and I just love the colors that mom put together.

Then a couple of weeks ago I got to play with just Crawford in the studio for his 10 month portrait session.  He is such a handsome little guy….and I just love a baby boy in a sweater vest.:)

I can’t believe he’ll be turning 1 in just another month or so!  The first year just flies by doesn’t it?

Expecting [Lakeland, Plant City | Maternity photography]

February 22, 2013

This gorgeous mama-to-be came in for a maternity session this past fall.  She was so sweet, as was her mother-in-law who accompanied her.   During the session I found out they had waited over 5 years for this sweet baby.  I can’t imagine what it must be like to wait that long for something your heart desires so much.  She had her little miracle boy right around Thanksgiving.  I am so happy for their new family of THREE!  Here are a few favorites from her session:

She printed this as a canvas for her home as well….

Little Miss ‘S’ [Lakeland newborn & baby photography]

January 28, 2013

I’d like you to meet Miss ‘S’….one of my Little Miracles Collection members.  She came to the studio for her 6 month session back in September.   We had so much fun with all her adorable outfit changes….just what every girl needs, lots of outfits!  She was all smiles and made my job very easy.:) I’ll start with a favorite from her newborn session that I never shared using a vintage chair that belonged to my husband when he was little.  Something a little different…

6 months is my favorite age to make a Baby Bits collage – so we were sure to get all the shots we needed for that as well.  Isn’t she adorable!  Almost makes me wish I was having another baby.:)

My family’s portraits from 2012

January 27, 2013

We have a session for our family (almost) every year for our Christmas/New Years card.  Usually a friend will take the pictures for us, but this year I wanted to try to do it ourselves.  On a Saturday in September I was asked to do some headshots of the hair stylists at my hair salon.  So when we finished up, I asked if they would curl my hair for me since I knew we’d be doing our family’s pictures that afternoon as soon as I got home. That worked out perfectly huh? :)  When I got home, we set up the studio, got everyone dressed, and put the camera on a tripod.  Want to know the secret to our successful family pics?  Candy corn!  I bribed the kids with candy corn in between each shot.:)  Yep, I’m not above bribery when it comes to pictures!  (Take note parents…promise of a reward for good smiles and good behavior can go a long way for a photo shoot).  All in all they turned out pretty good and I was able to send out Christmas cards this year. Yay!

Here are a few of my favorites: