Tampa Wedding Photographer, Tampa Photographer, Tampa Family Photographer, Tampa Senior Picture Photographers, Tampa Maternity Photography » Tampa Wedding Photographer 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 Powel Crosley Wedding Photography Slideshow http://andidiamond.com/blog/2012/01/powel-crosley-wedding-photography-and-powel-crosley-wedding-photographers/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2012/01/powel-crosley-wedding-photography-and-powel-crosley-wedding-photographers/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:01:05 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3907 Lauren and Tyler’s vintage themed wedding at Powel Crosely in Sarasota, Florida was simply stunning.  We are so excited to share their wedding photography slideshow and image gallery:

Thank you Lauren and Tyler for your trust in allowing Andi Diamond Photography to capture your wedding day.  We wish you all the best!  xo

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2012/01/powel-crosley-wedding-photography-and-powel-crosley-wedding-photographers/feed/ 1 Tampa Wedding Photographers Published for A + D http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/12/tampa-wedding-photographers-published-at-westin/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/12/tampa-wedding-photographers-published-at-westin/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:21:44 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3851 YIPPEE!  Amber and David’s beautiful wedding story has been published by Fab You Bliss, the California based lifestyle blog created to promote awesome photographers, great vendors and help couples with wedding ideas.To read the couple’s entire story, click HERE.  So happy to have been able to be a part of their day, and to continue to be able to photograph their precious daughter!  xo

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/12/tampa-wedding-photographers-published-at-westin/feed/ 0 Tampa Wedding Photographer Published INTERNATIONALLY http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/tampa-wedding-photographer-published-internationally/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/tampa-wedding-photographer-published-internationally/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:45:14 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3793 I am so super excited to share our first ever INTERNATIONAL publication, with Brautstories, a wedding blog based in Germany!  This makes me do a happy dance!  They chose to feature Katie and Ronnie’s St. Petersburg engagement session and the timing could not have been more perfect, since their Clearwater Beach wedding is this Saturday at the Sandpearl.Click HERE to see more engagement session images and to read their entire love story (that is, of course, if you can read German)!  :)   Can’t wait for your wedding on Saturday, Katie and Ronnie!  xo

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/tampa-wedding-photographer-published-internationally/feed/ 1 Tampa Wedding Photographer- Published! http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/tampa-wedding-photographer-published/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/tampa-wedding-photographer-published/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:02:40 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3772 So excited to share that 2 of our recent wedding events have been published…simultaneously!  The Tampa wedding photography for Amber + David AND the Tampa engagement photography for Candice + Brian were both published in an article entitled Real Weddings: Tampa Twosomes by Done Brilliantly: The Blog of Two Bright Lights, the Chicago based wedding blog that we aspires to showcase the talent and brain-power of businesses in the wedding industry.Amber and David’s Tampa wedding was at the Westin Harbour Island.To read the entire article and see more images, click HERE.  Thank you Done Brilliantly, you made my day!  xo  Andi


]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/tampa-wedding-photographer-published/feed/ 0 Saratosa Wedding Photographer for Lauren + Tyler at Powel Crosley http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/saratosa-wedding-photographers-at-powel-crosley/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/saratosa-wedding-photographers-at-powel-crosley/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:35:20 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3742 Photographing Lauren and Tyler’s Sarasota wedding was amazing.  Though the day started off as a very wet, rainy day, the Powel Crosley Estate proved to be the perfect setting for this romantic, vintage style wedding.  I knew when we photographed their Tampa engagement session that this couple was going to be all too much fun to get behind my lens!  So I was thrilled to get to do it again at their wedding.  There were so many fabulous picture opportunities at Powel Crosley; it is a wedding photographer’s dream (and I think the couple was quite happy too!)  :) .
I have to admit, I was bit nervous when I saw the weather that morning; especially knowing how Lauren had her heart set on having the wedding outside in the Powel Crosley‘s waterside courtyard.But the rain did not stop this incredible wedding day.  Lauren was stunning!Tyler getting ready…love the cufflinks!  The colors that the couple chose were so vibrant and elegant.Tyler and Lauren chose to have a “First Look”, opting to see each other in private before the ceremony.  I LOVE this for so many reasons.  It gives the bride and groom the chance to have an extremely special and intimate moment, sharing their love and emotions without anyone else around.  It also gives the photographers the chance to create some magic with that intimacy.The bride and groom in The Ship Room of Powel Crosley:The cake was stunning and delicious and the decor was so divine!

As Lauren and Tyler were announced for the first time as husband and wife, they entered the reception to the Florida State war chant, with arms of the guests striking through the air.  When the couple looked at me, I jokingly said, “I QUIT” (I bleed orange and blue, ya’ know!!)  ha!  I will wrap this up with one of my favorite images of the evening.So happy for you both, and so thrilled to be able to capture your wedding day for you, Lauren and Tyler.  Have a blast on your honeymoon.

Special thank you to all of the wedding professionals who helped to make this wedding day perfect:  Caterer: Milan Catering and Event Design, Wedding Coordination: Sarasota Wedding Gallery, DJ: RJ Vida, Wedding Gown: CC’s Boutique, Cake: Publix, Florist: Jennifer Vazquez. Wedding Invitations: Not From A Box, Please share your love with Lauren and Tyler by leaving a comment below.

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/11/saratosa-wedding-photographers-at-powel-crosley/feed/ 6 Meet Nick Peterson from The Bachelorette http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/10/tampa-photographer-for-the-bachelorette-and-the-bachelor/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/10/tampa-photographer-for-the-bachelorette-and-the-bachelor/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:10:55 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3695 Hearts swooned as JP wooed Ashley on this season of  The Bachelorette.   While the happy couple did find love, one Tampa personal trainer did not.  But do not fear, ladies!  Nick Peterson returned to Tampa, head held high, and dove right back into his passion- training people to become physically fit; especially training brides to get in killer shape for their weddings!  Andi Diamond Photography had the opportunity to photograph Nick in our South Tampa studio and pick his brain a bit about the show.  We also opened up the floor to some of our current brides-to-be who are huge Bachelor/Bachelorette fans to see what burning questions they had for this South Tampa personal trainer.1.   I would like to know his thoughts on the Bentley saga????  Was Bentley as bad as they made him out to be?  Being from Tampa- does he know Bentley? I didn’t know Bentley before going out there to film…met him at the first cocktail party.  He was nice to me and we had several conversations about how he missed his daughter and thought it   was best if he went home.  Had no idea he wasn’t interested in Ashley, to say the least! Lol

2.  What was his favorite part about being on the show? Traveling with the reamaining 12 guys and the crew was incredible!  I had never been overseas so Thailand was quite an experience!

3.  Did they really drink ALL the time? Not ALL the time…we slept for a few hours.  Haha no but there was always plenty of alcohol available…whatever and whenever you wanted.  Some guys would get up and start their day with a mimosa.

4.  What was the mask guy like? I took a liking to Jeff right away…some guys didn’t.  Especially Tim the drunk.  Most people found the mask odd but it really didn’t bother me. Jeff and I are good friends and still keep in touch quite a bit.  He’s actually really funny and I think people got to see that side of him when he made his appearances on Bachelor Pad.

5.   Who was his favorite guy to hang out with on the show? Ames and I quickly became buddies.  We’d always work out together in the mornings and cook up some healthy food!

6.  Has he remained friends/in touch with any of the other guys on the show? I still keep in touch with quite a few of the guys!  I speak with William, Constantine, Ben F, Ben C, Blake, and Mickey the most!

7.  Would he want to be the Bachelor? If given the opportunity, I would definitely accept the role as the Bachelor!

8.  Has he been asked to be the Bachelor? I was not asked to be the Bachelor.  Typically he will be pulled from the top few guys from the Bachelorette.  I was “9th place” which was a little far removed and not as fresh in everyone’s memory.

9.  Was he able to workout? We did workout…I would create little circuits for the guys who wanted to workout.  That was probably dumb on my part to help the other guys stay in shape! Haha

10.  Was there a gym at the house? There actually was not a gym in the house.  I was upset when I heard that!  But I took bands and tried to get creative to keep in shape!11.  Did Ashley work out all the time? I don’t know if she worked out much or not.  She lived at a different house.  She was definitely in shape so I’m sure she had been preparing for it!

12.  Does he think Ashley and JP will make it? I know most of the relationships in the past haven’t lasted, but believe it or not I think these two will.  JP is a great guy and Ashley is head over heels for him, so I can see them making it.

13.   Did he even like Ashley??? I was interested…but that’s the most I can say since I got all group dates.  The one-on-one date is key, and it’s unrealistic to have any serious feelings after four group dates.

14.     It’s 2 months to my wedding – how do I get BRIDE ARMS, PRONTO?????!!! You’ll have to train with me for that!

15.  What do you think is the best diet out there? I don’t believe in any fad diets.  They may help you lose weight fast, but you’ll end up putting it back on, and more.  They key is learning how to eat healthy for life and that’s something I help my clients with.  It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

16.  Best triceps exercise? For toning the triceps, focus on dips and tricep extensions.

To check out Nick’s Bachelorette training, click HERE to learn more about his fitness programs for you!

On a side note, make sure to stop by the Andi Diamond Photography booth this Saturday, October 15 at the Tampa Convention Center for the Great Bridal Expo.  Register to win a complimentary engagement session with Tampa wedding photographer, Andi Diamond, wedding photography incentives, and personal training sessions with Nick Peterson (think….bye bye bat wings of the arm, hello strapless wedding dress!)  Yes ladies, he will be there, and yes….he is single.  But I guess if you are there for a bridal show, that does not really matter.   But you have single bridesmaids, right?!  :) .  Hope to see you there!

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/10/tampa-photographer-for-the-bachelorette-and-the-bachelor/feed/ 1 Tampa Wedding Photographers for Caroline + Joe http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/10/tampa-wedding-photographers-for-picnic-wedding/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/10/tampa-wedding-photographers-for-picnic-wedding/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:30:52 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3681 Ahhh….young love.  It is fun, flirty, and for Caroline and Joe it is FOREVER.  When Caroline first contacted me to photograph her wedding, she had a very interesting story to share.  Her and Joe were only 18 years old but they knew they had found their sole mates and they were ready to make it official.  Their story of young love truly intrigued me, as did their maturity and drive for what they believed in.  Here are some of my faves that Patrick and I captured on their wedding day.  The wedding was very DIY (do-it-yourself), and it was amazing to see all of the little touches that made everything so perfect.  Caroline opted for a picnic themed wedding and it was adorable!I was amazed to see how all of the members of Caroline and Joe’s church pulled together to make their day so special- from decorating to catering, they did it all!The church was in Seffner so there was plenty of greenery.  I love me some good greenery to photograph a wedding dress and wedding details!Caroline’s smile can light up a room.One thing that the couple told me was incredibly important to them was photography, so we took some extra time to create images for their album.They are so sweet with each other!I don’t know who had more fun while we captured these images- the bride and groom or Patrick and I!And I will wrap up this wedding sneak peek with my favorite image of the day!CONGRATS Caroline and Joe.  Thanks you for your trust in creating your wedding artwork!  xo Andi

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/10/tampa-wedding-photographers-for-picnic-wedding/feed/ 6 Tampa Engagement Photographer for Brian + Erica http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/09/tampa-engagement-photographers-and-tampa-wedding-photographers/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/09/tampa-engagement-photographers-and-tampa-wedding-photographers/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:47:46 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3649 When I first spoke with Erica, I knew I liked her.  She seemed polished, organized, smart, and put together.  Since they live in Orlando, we got to meet for the first time at their Tampa engagement session.  In chatting about their personalities and relationship, I thought an engagement shoot at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel would be perfect.  Since they wanted to include their fur baby, Bailey, we continued to shoot outside around International Plaza, too!  Check it out..with some fun video capture as well.

We can’t wait to photograph their St. Petersburg beach wedding at the Hyatt Clearwater in March.  On a side note, check back to our blog soon to see images from a recent photo shoot with Nick Peterson, from The Bachelorette, read some Q & A from some of our brides, and get his tips on getting in shape for your wedding at home or with his Bridal Bootcamps!

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/09/tampa-engagement-photographers-and-tampa-wedding-photographers/feed/ 1 Tampa Wedding Photographer for Stefanie and Derek http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/09/tampa-wedding-photographers-and-odessa-wedding-photographers/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/09/tampa-wedding-photographers-and-odessa-wedding-photographers/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:47:33 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3613 A few weeks ago Andi Diamond Photography was fortunate to be able to capture the wedding photography for Stefanie and Derek.  You can see some of their images and read more about their wedding story HERE.  I am excited to unveil their wedding photography video:

The link to their entire gallery is at the end of their video (wedding guests have the password to view the images).  I am looking forward to their trash the dress session next!

]]> http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/09/tampa-wedding-photographers-and-odessa-wedding-photographers/feed/ 0 Tampa Bridal Show-calling all Brides-to-be! http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/09/tampa-bridal-show-and-tampa-wedding-photographer/ http://andidiamond.com/blog/2011/09/tampa-bridal-show-and-tampa-wedding-photographer/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:49:52 +0000 admin http://andidiamond.com/blog/?p=3607 You are invited to join Andi Diamond Photography on Monday, September 19 at the Ritz Ybor and the Italian Club between 5:30 and 8pm for a bridal show, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks.  Admission is FREE.Visit our table to learn how Andi Diamond Photography can fulfill your wedding photography needs, view our award winning albums, and chat with Andi.  *Book your wedding photography collection at the bridal show and get $350 in “Andi Diamond Dollars” as a gift bonus!*  Hope to see you there.

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