For those of you who may not know, I also own and run Room 3307 | boudoir photography along with my good friend, Carolina Araujo.  We're having a fabulous Valentine's Day special and I just wanted to share it on here!  These are going to be 30 minute mini sessions on Monday, January 25th.  You'll have enough time for 1-2 outfits, and you'll get a framed and ready-to-give 6x9 Art Print of your sexy self!  It's going to be a ton of fun, and we can't wait to meet everyone!  If you're looking for the perfect gift for your hubby this Valentine's Day, this is it!  If you have any questions or you'd like to make your reservation, call 813-319-5686 or e-mail us at reservations@room3307.com.  We'd love to hear from you!

I promised more from this shoot, and here it is! This really has to be one of my favorite photo shoots to date. Thank you, Vanessa and Jimmy, for being so creative, fun, and willing to try anything! (The bugs were fierce that day!) There's just something super fun about taking furniture out in random places. I love it! Being prepared with props and ideas for your shoot really makes all the difference. I can't wait to see all the details Vanessa comes up with for their wedding at Nova 535, which will feature a vintage birdcage theme. (Carried over into their e-session! Check out her awesome birdcage she brought along, seen in several of the photos.) Many thanks again to my assistant, Jori, who always brings a smile to those around her, and makes my job so much easier! Enjoy the slideshow... :)

Congratulations to Jolene and Chris!! They were married at the Sirata Beach Resort in Clearwater, right on the sand before sunset. It was such a gorgeous day! I'm so happy to have met them and been a part of their wedding day. Their slideshow is below...enjoy!

Jeff and Jen are just one of those couples that everyone loves...fun, giving and sincere, they are two of the nicest people you could meet.  Jeff has been a good friend of mine for several years now, and I've always known he'd be an amazing dad!  (Kids just gravitate to him for some reason...oh, maybe because he IS a big kid??)  ;)  Jen is a sweetheart and I know that together they'll love Baby J more than anything.  He is one lucky kid!  

He'll make his big debut around the first of the year, but for now he's doing a little bit of last minute growing in his mom's belly.  Here are a few images we took a couple weeks ago right after Jen's baby shower.  It was so serene and pretty out there!  Congratulations, Jeff and Jen!  I know you're going to be fantastic parents and give your baby more love than you thought possible.  Can't wait to meet him!  (And find out his name!)  :)

Yes, I told you Jeff was a big kid!!

 

 

Yesterday I had two completely different photo sessions, both with wonderful people I'm so happy to have met!  

I started the day off with the beautiful Fishman family.  We headed down to Ballast Point Park in Tampa, and although I thought we might be a little chilly with our morning start time, it quickly warmed up to be a truly perfect day!  I don't know how I get so lucky, meeting all these wonderful people, but I could just tell that this family loves each other so much.  It was a joy just spending time with them and watching them interact and play together. Of course I must mention the main reason for this photo shoot was to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Fishman's 30th wedding anniversary.  Congratulations!!  Here are a few sneak peeks for you...more to come soon!

 

After I finished up with the Fishman family I repacked and headed out to Seffner to meet up with Jimmy and Vanessa.  I'd been talking with Vanessa for weeks about ideas for their engagement session, and was soooo looking forward to their shoot!  The first time I met Vanessa I felt that instant *click!*  We were both totally on the same page as far as our tastes in photography, clothing, and even guilty pleasure TV.  (She mentioned chandelier earrings, and I immediately thought of Lily's wedding earrings on Gossip Girl.  Vanessa then told me that was her inspiration!  LOVE IT!)  So when Vanessa told me she'd purchased an antique couch just for their photo shoot, I was even more excited.  She also brought along her vintage bird cage (part of her wedding theme), I found an old trunk that belonged to my mom, we added in some velvety pillows, picnic gear, and a few old books, and we had the makings of a truly fabulous e-session!  We set everything up on Jimmy's parents' property.  It was absolutely perfect, tranquil, and picturesque.  (We had a few close calls with insects and biting creatures, but prevailed!)  Here are a few images from our afternoon of fun, but there's much more to come!  I just had to post some because I'm too excited not to!  Thank you so much, Vanessa and Jimmy, for a spectacular and inspiring afternoon.  I can't wait to shoot your wedding next May!!

Hi everyone!  I'm so excited about offering these adorable 3x3 accordion style Baby Brag Books!  I'll be offering them as part of my Baby's First Year collection (you'll get three with each session throughout the year...one for you, and one for each set of grandparents).  The cool thing about these books is that they are also perfect for high school seniors, family sessions, wedding highlights, or anything else, really!

And here's something that I just love about them:  they're magnetic!  That means they stay safely closed while in your purse (because of course you'll be wanting to take them everywhere with you!) and can also STICK TO YOUR FRIDGE!!!  I have to give credit to my sister for coming up with that one.  I was all excited about the fact that when you get a collection of them going, they all stick to each other in a nice little bundle.  Well, my brilliant sister, Akarion, brought me over to her kitchen this morning as I was over for a visit and showed me where she'd decided to keep her Brag Book: right on her refrigerator!!  Brilliant, just brilliant.  Love that girl!

Here are a few photos of the super cute books, complete with custom cover and layout.  I'll be offering these as add-ons to any collection for only $20 each, with a minimum order of 3 books.  I've already given one to my parents for their granddaughter, and they love it!  Who will you share yours with??

Here's one on my refrigerator next to my panda!  :)

 

Have you ever met someone who just warms your heart whenever you see them?  Those people are rare, and we should count ourselves lucky to know one or even two of these types of people.  Now imagine an entire family that fits this description!  (Mom, Dad, five girls, and a boy on the way!)  The Mayer family is one of those families that you can't stop thinking, "are they for real?"  They are all just so genuine, sweet, and precious...I know they have their moments, like any family, but at least during our photo shoot they were all patient, willing and sporting great attitudes the entire time.  Our shoot took place a couple months ago during a HOT day, and I was especially impressed with Rachel walking all over creation, looking amazing, and being eight months pregnant!!  This family photo session was a ton of fun for me!  I want to go do another one with them just so I can hang with them again...they're just such awesome people!  :)  Here are some of my faves from the day, enjoy!

 

 

Are you ready for a long post??  I had such a hard time narrowing down a few sneak peeks for Holly and Ryan!  I was super excited to shoot their engagement session up in Washington DC a few months ago, and it was a joy to see them both again down here in Florida for their wedding on October 3rd.  They are such beautiful and fun people to be around, the day flew by in a whirlwind of happy faces, beautiful details, and an abundance of love.  The talented Nate Robinson of Studio 222 in Orlando came along as my second shooter to the event which was held at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. (Thanks, Nate!)  I was also super happy to work with Beth Carrick and Shawna Berger of Flawless Occasions, such nice people!  I also loooved Holly's bouquet by Black Forest Flowers.  Everything was just perfect!  Here are just some of my favorites from their day...enjoy!

 

Congratulations, Holly and Ryan!!  Like I said before, I know you hired me as your photographer, but I'm so happy I gained two friends in the process!  You both ROCK!! 

Yesterday I had the pleasure of traipsing around Orlando with Justin and Suzanne, taking photos to celebrate their engagement.  Suzanne looked fabulous in her colorful dresses and rockin' makeup done at the MAC counter, Justin was lookin' good in his clothing selections (LOVED the shoes!!), and they were both super prepared with props and clothing changes.  My kind of couple!!  I especially loved the balloons they brought...I think they add such a fun pop of color!  We only ran into a little bit of rain, but it only lasted a few minutes, just enough to give us the perfect puddles for reflections.  I had a great time with them, and I know we're going to have a blast on their wedding day next March!  Congrats, Suzanne and Justin!! 

View their slideshow by clicking HERE.