Saturday, February 2, 2013

Tokyo Belle at Wekiva Springs Park

I had such an amazing day shooting with the beautiful Tokyo Belle from Tokyo Belle Burlesque. I shot a session with her last year inside an empty store with richly textured brick walls and wood slats. This time around, we decided to soak up some nature, and headed over to Wekiva Springs Park. The lighting and the weather were both perfect. The sun was setting and our blessed state of Florida gifted us with a very comfortable 72 degrees. As if it couldn’t get any better, her costumes were amazing.

Coincidentally, the last time I shot photos of this lovely lady, I was releasing my first preset package. As I am finishing the edits on this set, I am working on the follow up set, which is fully compatible with Adobe Lightroom 4. I’m so excited about this!

Here is a sample from the shoot today:

Tokyo Belle burlesque model from Tampa, FL

Tokyo Belle burlesque model from Tampa, FL

Tokyo Belle burlesque model from Tampa, FL

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Baby’s First Communion Photo

Some friends of mine recently had their first child, and asked me to take some photos in her Communion dress. This photo was taken during a candid moment while her father was trying to get a nice smile out of here for the pictures. Sometimes the best photos are the ones that aren’t planned. <3

Please enjoy this special photo.

baby's first communion dress - holding father's hand

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Maternity Photo Shoot in Celebration, FL

Last month, in October, I shot some family maternity photos in Celebration, FL. The weather was breezy and the lighting was perfect as the sun was setting. Stephen and Christine were expecting their second child, another baby girl. I was so honored that they asked me to do this family photo shoot for them after I shot their wedding last summer. IT was so much fun to work on this photo shoot. Christine did a fantastic job color coordinating outfits for the entire family.

Here are some of my favorite photos that we shot around the lake and the nature trails in Celebration.

Ideas for maternity photos and photo shoots in black and white

Family photo shoot ideas - mother and father kissing baby on cheeks

Ideas for family photos in the park - heads in the grass looking up

Family maternity photos in Celebration, FL - daughter on father's shoulders

Family maternity photo shoot - big sister holding sonogram

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Baby’s First Christmas - Crocheted Reindeer Hat

The holiday season for photographers is here! I stocked on cute Christmas hats from various Etsy shops, and am having a great time with all of these Christmas themed shoots. Is there nothing more adorable than a cute baby in a silly hat? I didn’t think so!

I’ve been getting so many requests for Christmas shoots, and this is one of the first that was completed in October, but I waited until after Thanksgiving to blog about it, so good old Thanksgiving could have a turn in the spotlight before I start going crazy over Christmas. :)

baby christmas photos - baby girl in crocheted reindeer hat

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Retro Pinup Photo Shoot with Timarie Lang Franco in Downtown Winter Garden, FL

I recently completed a photo shoot with the gorgeous and voluptuous Timarie (Lang) Franco. I was so happy to be able to do this with her. She is amazing with hair and makeup, and her skin is flawless every time I see her.

We chose to shoot in Downtown Winter Garden, near the Garden Theater, because the art deco theme in the area is both playful and nostalgic. It was a perfect match to Timarie’s unique vintage style.

Please enjoy these photos of lovely Timarie!

Pinup girl with retro sunglasses, 1940s hair, red lips, and porcelain skin

Vintage pin up girl photography - retro model in polka dot dress with tattoos

Vintage pinup model in front of water play fountain at Downtown Winter Garden, FL

Retro pinup model, Timarie Lang, posing in front of brick wall in Winter Garden, FL

Timarie Franco, retro pinup model, in downtown Winter Garden, FL

Black and white retro pinup model in front of Garden Theater in Winter Garden, FL

Vintage pinup model on park bench in Winter Garden, FL