Tampa Wedding Photographer, Tampa Photographer, Tampa Family Photographer, Tampa Senior Picture Photographers, Tampa Maternity Photography » Families 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 Tampa Family Portraits – Meet the J Family http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/06/tampa-florida-location-family-photography-portraits/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/06/tampa-florida-location-family-photography-portraits/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:07:16 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=2476 Seriously….the J. family is always so polished and put together.  It actually is not fair, and I guess I am a bit jealous- there I said it.  Stomp, stomp.   It probably has something to do with the fact that Jodi is the owner of  Premier Concierge, a lifestyle management, planning and concierge service that provides work life balance assistance to clients in Tampa Bay and New York City.  So yeah, she is always on top of her game, and Steven and the kids always appear to be, too.  Oh, how I wish for such polish.  :)   Even in the blazing heat of Tampa’s summer, they don’t even appear to break a sweat.  How is that possible?  Check out their South Tampa photography session by Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club:

I hope this makes you smile, Jodi and Steven.  I have enjoyed capturing the kids as they grow- I am trying to pause time as much as I can!! xo

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/06/tampa-florida-location-family-photography-portraits/feed/ 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!

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/06/tampa-childrens-phtotographer-photography/feed/ 0 Tampa Family Photography of the U Family http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/01/the-u-family-tampa-family-photography/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/01/the-u-family-tampa-family-photography/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:10:47 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1994 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

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2010/01/the-u-family-tampa-family-photography/feed/ 21 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 Photographer – Sharing the Love http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/sharing-the-love-tampa-family-photographer/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/sharing-the-love-tampa-family-photographer/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:36:50 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1789 When it comes to sharing the love, the C. family has enough to go around ten times over.  They are so in love with their baby girl, it makes me melt!tampa-family-photography-4tampa-family-photographytampa-family-photography-5I think it might be safe to say that Thea rules the roost. OK, so none of us parents want to admit that…but we all know it is true!  Ha!tampa-family-photography-1Thea’s grandma even got in on the action.  I love generational images!tampa-family-photography-2Christine and Ted- I am so glad I got to capture this time in your lives for you!  Enjoy your teasers!  :) Andi

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/sharing-the-love-tampa-family-photographer/feed/ 0 Gallery Wrapped Canvases and UC Tampa Magazine http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/andis-diary-chatter/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/andis-diary-chatter/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:18:31 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1778 I LOVE when clients e-mail me pictures of their artwork hanging on their walls from our portrait sessions together.  Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside!  The L. Family really took my tag line “Be Your Art” to heart, and we created the most beautiful gallery wrapped canvas wall.  I truly feel that your family should be displayed on your walls- not in your wallet…hence the ole’ tag line- ha!  You are going to decorate your walls with something, so it might as well be you and your family.  And canvases are one of the most FAB ways to do that!  One of the many things I LOVE about gallery wrapped canvases is that they are 100% custom- so I decide what size they need to be and fit the crop ratio to best create impact.  They do not need framing- just stick a nail in the wall and vioilla’!  They are truly a piece of art and create visual brilliance! (Plus, for the investment- they come out to about the same as a framed piece!)img_7692img_7690The pieces above are 19×36 inches (center), 2 20×20 inches, and 2 14×20 inches.  I love how each piece fits so perfectly into the puzzle and how each is so unique!  Thanks for sending this to me Beth!  It made me smile!

More Andi’s Diary Chatter- do you subscribe to UC Tampa Magazine?  I highly recommend you do.  Not only is it complimentary,  it is one of Tampa’s BEST local magazines for all things TAMPA- news, rumors, local dining and shopping!  I am thrilled to have captured the cover image this month as well as all of the images on the lead story!  We did a feature on The Independent, a local bar with the most at-home feel.  I wanted to yell, “NORM” when I walked in and I pictured Sam Malone behind the bar.  Oh yes, the theme song started rolling through my brain, too…”sometimes you wanna go, where everybody knows your name.”  Sorry, that song will be stuck in your head now!  My dad is from Boston and Cheers was a staple show in my house growing up.  Who needed Silver Spoons or Growing Pains?  Ha!  Anywho…Check out the article here.  Click here for a pictorial of this uber cool hang out, captured by moi!  And make sure to stop in and try one of their many amazing beers!novdecfrontcover

collage2That’s all the Andi’s chatter for now…gotta hit the hay.  Another full day of sessions tomorrow!  Have a good one, faithful blog stalkers….and leave girl some love if you get a sec. :)   A

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/andis-diary-chatter/feed/ 4 Tampa Family Photography Celebrating 20 Years! http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/celebrating-20-years-tampa-familyrelationship-photography/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/celebrating-20-years-tampa-familyrelationship-photography/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:16:08 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1740 When Kim first called me, she had a story to share. A true reason why she wanted (and NEEDED) custom portrait photography. You see, she and Wes would be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary on November 1st. They never had wedding pictures created.  She has been wanting this forever, and now was the perfect time for them to celebrate their love.  She knew what she wanted- classic, beautiful, timeless black and white relationship portraiture.  No props, no gimmicks, just something that showed their love. I was so honored and thrilled that she chose Andi Diamond Photography to create this vision for her (and a few other special images just for Wes!) tampa-family-relationship-photographytampa-family-relationship-photography-1I hope this makes you smile, Kim and Wes- I know it made me!tampa-family-relationship-photography-2Happy, happy anniversary! May you have may more years of health, happiness, and blessed times together! :)

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/11/celebrating-20-years-tampa-familyrelationship-photography/feed/ 3 Baby Loves Disco (Tampa Children’s Photographer) http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/10/baby-loves-disco-tampa-childrens-photographer/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/10/baby-loves-disco-tampa-childrens-photographer/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:18:23 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1686 Drum roll please……the Baby Loves Disco image gallery is live and ready for viewing/ordering.  Click here to see the image gallery.  Special rates apply for the event.  Through November 17, 2009, get 2 for 1 prints from Baby Loves Disco!  Also, you can still register for a $50 gift certificate with Andi Diamond Photography if you attended October’s Baby Loves Disco by clicking here.  To view a slideshow from Baby Loves Disco’s Boo Baby Boo, click below.  Hope to see you at November 15′s BLD at Wiskey North!

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]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/10/baby-loves-disco-tampa-childrens-photographer/feed/ 1 Photos of Tampa’s Beautiful Children! http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/10/meet-some-of-tampas-beautiful-children-tampa-childrens-photography/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2009/10/meet-some-of-tampas-beautiful-children-tampa-childrens-photography/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:38:43 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=1659 I have the best job!  I have loved working with children all of my life.  In my life prior to being a photographer I was a Child Life Specialist working in pediatric hospitals.  While I loved being a Child Life Specialist, I can honestly say I am completely fulfilled in my role as a professional photographer and do not miss it.  I meet some of the most incredible families and get to photograph the most beautiful children in Tampa Bay!  I get to share in a small slice of their lives and watch their children grow behind my lens.  I am a bit behind on blogging recently (just got back from a FAB wedding photography workshop in Miami- keep your eyes peeled for some of those teasers; have had weddings to photograph for the past 3 weekends; my dad made his official big move to Tampa- he is doing SO much better- thanks for all of your prayers!; and oh yeah…my own life! ha!)  Besides all this, the holiday season is in full swing for me.  Something had to give, and it was my poor, neglected blog.  OK, so enough excuses!  I am going to post several sessions together in the next few posts to try to get as many up as possible (sorry kiddos for making you share the limelight!).tampa-childrens-photographer-8tampa-childrens-photographer-3tampa-childrens-photographer-21tampa-childrens-photographer-4tampa-childrens-photographer-5Tune in soon for more recent teasers.  Thanks mommies and daddies for allowing me to capture your precious children!

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