Tampa Wedding Photographer, Tampa Photographer, Tampa Family Photographer, Tampa Senior Picture Photographers, Tampa Maternity Photography » Children http://andidiamond.com/blog Award winning Tampa photographer, Andi Diamond, captures Tampa weddings, Tampa newborn photos, maternity photos of Tampa moms, family pictures, senior portraits and more! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Family Photography Session in Tampa – Life with Little Boys http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/06/tampa-childrens-phtotographer-photography/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/06/tampa-childrens-phtotographer-photography/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:37:12 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=2454 Life as I would imagine it in the F. household is full of smiles, games, hugs, kisses, and maybe even some mischief (ok, definitely some mischief!).  So I would expect the same thing when photographing 3 brothers under the age of 4.  My little boy just turned 4 and I know what that entails- so I have to admit, I said a little prayer before I headed out to the University of Tampa in downtown South Tampa that day for my portrait session with Simon, Graham, and Luke.  I took a deep breath, put on my game face, and went to work.  As it turns out, I did not even need to rally because the boys were a cake walk- they really were!  Whew!  (I sighed a huge relief!  ha!).  Check out their portrait session and you will see what I mean:

On a side note, calling all Mommies-to-be!  Check out “Showering Mom and Baby with Comfort” hosted by Pottery Barn Kids in Hyde Park (804 South Village Circle, Tampa, FL 33606) this Saturday, June 19th at 8:30am.  Learn the essentials for a comfortable nursery,  a comfortable baby: the top ten essentials for baby, a comfortable mom, exercise and relaxation, and comfort food for baby with a special homemade baby food demonstration.  Some fab vendors will be there including Andi Diamond Photography (with some  gift certificates for complimentary portrait sessions!).  Hope to see you there!

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]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/04/little-oliver-growing-so-fast/feed/ 1 Want to Take Better Pictres of Your Children? http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/04/want-to-take-better-pictres-of-your-children-tampa-childrens-photographer/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/04/want-to-take-better-pictres-of-your-children-tampa-childrens-photographer/#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:27:14 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=2166 Join me this Tuesday, April 6 at 6pm at Art Explorers in South Tampa.  RSVP asap.  It is going to be a great class and I am looking forward to teaching! Get ready for your homework assignment, too.  :)   A

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/04/want-to-take-better-pictres-of-your-children-tampa-childrens-photographer/feed/ 0 Tampa Workshop – Take Better Pictures of Your Kids http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/03/want-to-take-better-pictures-of-your-children/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/03/want-to-take-better-pictures-of-your-children/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:24:09 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=2139 The workshop is quickly approaching and I am very excited!  Join Andi Diamond Photography on April 6, 2010 at 6pm at Art Explorers in South Tampa for my workshop on how to take better pictures of your children.  No need for a fancy camera.  This workshop will give you some tips on how to create better images of your kids in between your professional portrait sessions with some tricks that the pros use.  Call the studio at 813.503.5056 or e-mail at andi@andidiamond.com to reserve your space.  Homework assignments will be given and critiqued on my blog.

And because every diary entry is so much more fun with a teaser image, here is one of my favorite little cuties, Sophia! (Enjoy, Vicky!)

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/03/want-to-take-better-pictures-of-your-children/feed/ 1 Tampa Photo Specials at ADP in Tampa…Free Artwork! http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/03/super-exciting-stuff-at-adp/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/03/super-exciting-stuff-at-adp/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:41:32 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=2125 So thrilled to announce that Andi Diamond Photography will be at International Plaza this Friday through Sunday!  Such a big honor and huge stepping stone for my business.  I am super excited and hope to see many of my current (and future) clients there :)   My booth with be right by the children’s play area.  Stop by to visit me or Brittany any time.  All of my current clients will get a special little surprise! Newly booked portrait sessions will get a complimentary $225 framed artwork piece!  SO EXCITED!  (did I already mention that??!!)

In other ADP news….I will be teaching another workshop on “How to Take Better Pictures of Your Children” on April 6th at 6pm at Art Explorers, the fab new art studio for children in South Tampa.  I will share some tips and tricks from the pros to help you take better pictures in between your professional portrait sessions. The course is only $25 in advance ($35 at the door) and will include a $50 gift certificate to Andi Diamond Photography! BONUS! You will also have a “homework” assignment that will be critiqued by a panel of professional photographers where you can show off what you learned at the workshop. The winner will receive a complimentary session and $100 credit with me! LOVE to have you join us!  Give me a ring at 813.503.5056 to register or send me an e-mail to andi@andidiamond.com.

If you have not done so already, make sure to download the iDiamond Photo app on your iPhone or iTouch.  All kinds of fun things over there- including images of the day, specials just for iDiamond Photo app users, and news and gossip.  Just head over to iTunes to download it- for FREE!

And because all diary entries are more fun with an image, here is a quick look at an upcoming diary entry of one of my favorite little dumplings, Bella!tampa-childrens-photographer

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/03/super-exciting-stuff-at-adp/feed/ 2 Tampa Children Photos of “Those Baby Blues” http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/02/oh-those-baby-blues-tampa-clearwater-babychildrens-photography/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/02/oh-those-baby-blues-tampa-clearwater-babychildrens-photography/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:27:35 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=2074 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!)

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/02/oh-those-baby-blues-tampa-clearwater-babychildrens-photography/feed/ 5 Tampa Photographer Captures Ella…Can I Have Your Closet? http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/12/ellacan-i-have-your-closet-tampa-childrens-photographer/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/12/ellacan-i-have-your-closet-tampa-childrens-photographer/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:09:30 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1942 Seriously…I am jealous of a 1 year old’s closet!  Is that right?  I am sure it is not, but this little girl has a wardrobe to die for (and considering all I wanted for Christmas was an entire new wardrobe, I tried to figure out how to squeeze my adult body into her fab digs!  Needles to say, that did not exactly work, nor did I get a whole new wardrobe, but I did get some stylish threads if I do say so myself…but I digress…  I was so honored that Ella’s mommy, Holly, drove to South Tampa from Wesley Chapel to have her portraits created.  (Thanks, Holly!).  Here are just a few of my faves- and just in time for Ella’s 1 year birthday- Happy Birthday, Ella!tampa-childrens-photographertampa-childrens-photographer-1tampa-childrens-photographer-2Loved our portrait session, Ella and Holly!  Can’t wait for you to see the rest.

On a side note, the studio will be closed Wednesday, December 30 through Sunday, January 3.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Looking forward to an amazing 2010!

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/12/ellacan-i-have-your-closet-tampa-childrens-photographer/feed/ 1 Tarpon Springs Family Photography of The Beautiful L. Family http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/the-beautiful-l-family-tarpon-springs-childrensfamily-photography/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/the-beautiful-l-family-tarpon-springs-childrensfamily-photography/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:27:19 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1856 I love watching siblings interact- especially at a portrait session. Clearly every family member has his/her own personality and I love the task of trying to capture it while we all interact together. This portrait session was especially fun for me because I got to go to Tarpon Springs to the sponge docks. What an awesome backdrop! So scenic and unique (albeit a tad smelly…gotta love those fish heads! Ha!). This was definitely a change of pace from my usual Tampa photography locations and I loved every minute of it! Fraser, Noah, Sophia, and Caleb each have a story to tell; each in their own way.tarpon-springs-childrens-and-family-photographytarpon-springs-childrens-and-family-photography-2tarpon-springs-childrens-and-family-photography-3Fraser has big plans for college and his sights are set on Alabama. Glad you are keeping it in the SEC Fraser…but the Gators are going to smash Alabama on Saturday!  :)   You were such a trouper at our session! Thank you! Noah, I love how easy-going you are! I guess being 1 of 3 brothers, you have to learn to roll with the punches (but I am sure there are never any punches thrown in this family!).  Sophia, the only girl amongst 3 brothers!  I have a feeling every future boyfriend better watch out! And this beauty will have them beating down her door!  Caleb, you are too sweet.  I love how you let your personality shine (and for the record- I LOVED the hat!)tarpon-springs-childrens-and-family-photography-6tarpon-springs-childrens-and-family-photography-51Loved photographing you, L. Family- and especially loved photographing in Tarpon Springs.  So fun! Thanks for the invite!

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/the-beautiful-l-family-tarpon-springs-childrensfamily-photography/feed/ 12 Tampa Children Photographer Warns “Lock up Your Sons!” http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/lock-up-your-sons-tampa-childrenfamily-photographer/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/lock-up-your-sons-tampa-childrenfamily-photographer/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:39:34 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1829 It seems like I have been photographing alot of precious little boys recently, so it was fitting that my first little girl in a while be as beautiful as Ava.  Boy, is her daddy going to be in trouble come the teen-age years!  I have been photographing Ava since she was in her mommy’s tummy and it is so amazing to me to see how she is growing like such a weed!  Just like Paige (see below), Peggy and I were sorority sisters together in ZTA at the University of Florida.  Oh, how times have changed.  We have all traded in our lavalieres for diamonds and designer jeans- it sure is fun to upgrade.  Ha! Enjoy your images, Peggy and Tim- and GO GATORS!tampa-childrens-photographer-9tampa-family-photography-7tampa-family-photography-7atampa-childrens-photogrpher-11

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/lock-up-your-sons-tampa-childrenfamily-photographer/feed/ 1 Tampa Family Photos of Future Heartbreakers! http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/cautionfuture-heartbreakers-ahead-tampa-childrens-photography/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/cautionfuture-heartbreakers-ahead-tampa-childrens-photography/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:58:15 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1814 Have I mentioned how little boys melt my heart?  (see previous diary entry!)  Well, Cannon and Owen take the cake! (and despite being a devoted Nikon shooter, I think the name Cannon rocks!  ha!)  We headed to historic Ybor City for our portrait session to capture some funky and modern images.  Owen and Cannon’s Mommy, Paige, and I, went to the University of Florida together and were Zeta Tau Alpha‘s in the same pledge class.  She now has these 2 beautiful little boys, and married her college sweetheart!tampa-childrens-photogrpher-1tampa-childrens-photogrpher-3tampa-childrens-photogrpher-2tampa-childrens-photogrpher-5We wrapped our session at one of my favorite places- Marble Slab! (after all….how can ice cream get any better?  Oh yeah- mix in some more sweets!)  After a small mishap with some ice-cream ending up on the floor, the boys gobbled down their treats and off they went to baseball! tampa-childrens-photogrpher-4 Paige, so great getting to capture these images of your boys.  Looking forward to that ZTA night out!

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