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"Consider this your behind the scenes look into my life! It's the place where clients come to get a sneak peek at images from their portrait sessions, the forum that allows me to ramble and babble (as I often do!), the sounding board where I get to share my opinions on anything from new restaurants in Tampa to celebrity gossip!

This is where I like to share fun stories about crazy events that have happened in my week or exciting new specials that I may be offering! Basically, it's my place to do what I love to do- talk (which comes as a very close favorite next to photography!). Feel free to leave some "Diary Love" in the form of comments! I love them! They make my day! So enjoy, and thanks for stopping by! Drop me a line or add yourself to my newsletter here":

Andi Diamond Photography captures maternity and pregnancy photography, hospital birth photography, newborn and infant photography, children, and family photography and custom portraiture. Andi photographs weddings for the couture' bride as well as engagement sessions, "trash the dress", bridal sessions, and "day after" portrait sessions. Andi also loves to photograph high school seniors in Tampa Bay! Professional photographer Andi Diamond's studio is located in South Tampa. She is also available for location sessions and works in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. She photographs clients in Tampa (North Tampa, South Tampa, Carollwood, Riverview, Valrico, Brandon, Plant City) St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, and the Tampa Bay Beaches. To book a portrait session, please visit Andi Diamond Photography or call the studio at 813.503.5056. Keep up with Andi on Facebook, too!

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The D. Family just grew…. by 4 feet (Tampa/St.Petersburg Twins Photography)

Meet Max and Ellen.  The precious duo recently entered the D. family, joining their “big” sister Cate (who is all of 19 months old!)  Through the beauty of Facebook, I reconnected with Jacqui, an old friend from high school in South Florida, who works with Scott- Max and Ellen’s daddy.  Jacqui connected me with the D. family and the rest is history.  I immediately connected with Tara and felt like I had known her for years.  I know it is just a brief amount of time that I spend capturing these images for my clients, but for me….I truly love getting to know my clients, hearing their stories, and becoming friends.  I love meeting their families and capturing generational images- like this one of Tara, her mom, and the twins:tampa-st-petersburg-twins-photographyAnd this capture makes my heart sing.  Oh, how they love each other now (just as I am sure they will when they are 13!)tampa-st-petersburg-twins-photography-1Wonderful to get to know you, Tara.  I am truly looking forward to capturing more artwork of your family as it continues to grow and change!

Nicole + Arthur….Married! (Tampa Wedding Photography)

They met in college at St. Leo, and their love has not stopped growing ever since.  When I listened to the speeches at Nicole and Arthur’s wedding, I got all choked up.  The sentiments were true, real, and sincere.  I felt it, and so did everyone else in the room.  The wedding that was months and months in the making was finally here- and these two could not have been more thrilled.tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-photographerI know this will make Arlene smile (Art’s mom is so into details…my kind of woman!)tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-photographer-2The ceremony was held at the beautiful Sacred Heart in downtown Tampa.  I felt like I was in Italy!tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-photographer-5Because Nicole and Art love photography as much as I do, they allotted plenty of time after the ceremony for portraits, which gave us the perfect opportunity to have some fun behind the lens!tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-photographer-4tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-photographer-3The party continued into the night at Academy of the Holy Names, with some fabulous entertainment by Allen Arellano of Classic Entertainment.  He really kept the dance floor packed!  Aaron Scott of VH Video captured all of the emotion, fun, and celebration!  Special thanks to Fran Fernandez of Artistic Hair and Make-up for a beautiful job on the girls’ hair and make-up.  Nicole and Arthur, I am so happy for you.  Your night was incredible and I know it is the beginning of a very special life together.  I cannot wait for you to see the rest of your images.

Oh what fun they will have… (Tampa/St. Petersburg Newborn Photographer)

when these two brothers are old enough to really play together.  Right now, Oliver is interested in him, but more interested in having mommy and daddy to himself.  As to be expected when you are only one and a new baby brother comes into the picture, right?  I first met the K. family at Stephanie and Paul’s maternity shoot for Oliver- which was not that long ago- ha!  And now they are blessed to welcome Nolan into their lives (to the possible chagrin of Oliver).  But look out ladies- I can already  tell these two are going to be heart breakers, especially with those beautiful eyes!tampa-st-petersburg-newborn-baby-photographer-1tampa-newborn-baby-photographertampa-st-petersburg-newborn-baby-photographerCongrats Stephanie, Paul, and Oliver.  I am so happy to be able to capture these precious moments in your life.  I hope you are able to get some sleep in the next few weeks.  :)

Oh those Baby Blues (Tampa, Clearwater Baby/Children’s Photography)

Stokes has captivated me ever since his first portrait session at 6 weeks old.  He was so big and so smiley, even at a very young age.  Now that he is 6 months old, he is even more interactive, smiley, and whimsical.  At our latest portrait session, I also had the pleasure of meeting his big brother and big sister.  Check out some of the silliness:tampa-clearwater-childrens-photographer1I cannot get enough of those Baby Blues….tampa-clearwater-childrens-photographer-2I HEART these next images so much! I cannot decide my fave…with or without the adorable hat?tampa-clearwater-childrens-photographer-1Joy and Pit, I love capturing these special times for you (and I really loved seeing my artwork hanging in your home….made my heart SMILE!)

Meet Lily! (Tampa Newborn/Baby Photographer)

Just as cute and as sweet as she could be, Lily is here to be adored by her whole family- especially big sis, Chloe!  Funny story with this newborn session.  As with many parents of newborns, you tend to be in a bit of a fog.  Michael pulled up to the front door of my studio to let Courtney and Chloe out the the car and then went to park.  Well, I guess in his daze, he did not realize that he had Lily in the car with him still.  We watched from the window laughing as he got out of the car and started walking towards my studio, no clue that he forgot the main subject!  ha!  Ok, so he did not get but 3 seconds from the car before we shouted…..”Umm…want to grab the baby?”  HA!  It was rather comical, and I can appreciate that newborn “fog”.  (Sorry Michael…did not mean to thrown you under the bus- but that was too funny to not share!)  So once we got the whole family inside and started our portrait session, this is a little bit of what we created:tampa-baby-newborn-photographytampa-baby-newborn-photography-2tampa-baby-newborn-photography-3So thrilled to be a part of this very special time in your lives, M. family!  I am excited to see Lily and Chloe grow (but not too fast!!)

Check out my new Apple App…the iDiamond Photo!

It has been weeks in the making- and now….drum roll please…… my very own iPhone app is finally LIVE!  So go to iTunes, check out the iDiamond, download it, love it…like I do!  It is the perfect way to get you daily dose of Andi Diamond Photography.  Go check out the image of the day (and feel free to save it as your wall paper!), see specials designed specifically for iDiamond Photo users, call the studio, e-mail me, book a session, go to my website or blog, or my Facebook fan page- all directly from your app!  And it’s FREE!  Don’t have an iPhone? iTouch users can download it, too…and a droid version is just around the corner!  The first 10 clients to download the iDiamond and fill out the “For You” section will receive a $50 credit at their next portrait session!  idiamond4

The Circle of Friends 2010

Pete and I have been very blessed to be a part of the Circle of Friends for the past 10 years.  When our friend Jerry Wunsch was the offensive tackle for the Bucs, he started the Wunsch Family Foundation.  His goal was to provide children with cancer with emotional, motivational, and memorable experiences.  Each year we take children with cancer from around the country to Jerry’s hometown of Wassau, WI for an amazing winter trip.  Several other NFL players join us as well, bringing children from their hometowns.  It is hard to describe in words the magical experiences that the children (and counselors) have while on the trip.  As not only a counselor, but as the trip photographer, I will be tasked with trying to capture the fun, emotion, and joy that we experience.  We leave tomorrow and return Sunday (so the studio will be closed).  I will be posting images on my blog throughout the trip, so check back often to experience some of the magic!  To read a recent article on the Circle of Friends, click here.circle-of-friends

Camie + William…Engaged! (Tampa Engagement/Wedding Photographer)

My first meeting with Camie was online.  You see, her and William live in Ohio and they found me online in their quest to secure a wedding photographer for their St. Petersburg Beach wedding in April.  Our first official in-person meeting was at their recent engagement session.  I adored them even more after meeting them and getting to know them and their love story.  And their story is quite sweet.  They had actually known each other for ten years before they got engaged.  The majority of those years were spent as friends.  They both knew something was there- but the timing was never right.  Then William (affectionately dubbed “Bubba” by his friends and loved ones) joined the service, and again the timing was not right.  But during the past couple years, the stars aligned and their paths headed in the same direction- and now a wedding will soon follow!tampa-st-petersburg-engagement-wedding-photographytampa-st-petersburg-engagement-wedding-photography-1tampa-st-petersburg-engagement-wedding-photography-3I have a feeling that Bubba keeps Camie laughing ALOT!  He rocked a few “Blue Steele”  poses all on his own- it was hilarious!  I love this collage of images:tampa-st-petersburg-engagement-wedding-photography-4tampa-st-petersburg-engagement-wedding-photography-21I loved photographing you and capturing this special time in your lives, Camie and William.  I am really looking forward to your wedding day- and then your trash the dress session (keep your eyes peeled to my diary for those images!)  Stay warm in Ohio and I will see you in April!  :) Andi

Bert + Jessica….Married! (Tampa Wedding Photography)

They go together like peanut butter and jelly, like Lady and the Tramp (my favorite childhood movie), like yin and yang.  When I first met Jessica and Bert, I could just tell they were meant to be.  He makes her laugh, and she just rolls with the punches.  She is organized and put together, and he is more lazaire fair.  They just plain go together..and well!  Jessica and Bert got married on Saturday and I was thrilled to capture their amazing day.  The day began at Jessica’s parents house where she got ready.tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-bridal-photography1I am completely in love with Jessica’s lashes!  Too FAB!tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-bridal-photography-21The ceremony at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church was so beautiful and emotional.tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-bridal-photography-1tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-bridal-photography-3tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-bridal-photography-4The reception was held at Bayanihan Arts ans Event Center and was an all out ball!  Often brides ask me my thoughts on up-lighting….this is why i say YES!  So incredibly beautiful!tampa-st-petersburg-wedding-bridal-photography-52CONGRATULATIONS Jessica and Bert.  I am so excited for you and was honored to share in your day.  Have a terrific time in DR; come back tan and happy!  For all of Jessica and Bert’s friends and family who are looking at these images, please share you love and well wishes with them by clicking “add a comment” below.  ENJOY!

The U. Family (Tampa Family Photography)

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE my career?  One of the many aspects that makes it so incredibly special is that I get to see children and families grow.  I have been photographing Sophia since she was a newborn, and she is now the ripe old age of 2 1/2, full of spunk and personality!  I know her mommy is checking my blog daily, so I can’t leave her hanging any more!  Just a few of my select faves!children-and-family-photography-tampa-baychildren-and-family-photography-tampa-bay-1children-and-family-photography-tampa-bay-2And because I love me a good ole’ out-take or two……I guess Sophia thought her daddy made a pretty good salt lick!  ha!children-and-family-photography-tampa-bay-3Loved creating these images for you, Claudine and Joe!  And so glad Sophia had fun, too!  xo  :) Andi

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