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Tiny Dancer | Sarasota Child Photographer

kimberly — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:25:42 +0000

Today was “picture day” at Stage Door Studios . People often ask if I participate in school/sport/dance pictures for my kids. The answer is yes, I do. Everyone should have ~~materials that can be used later for bribery~~ lovely images of those events. Caroline, being the independent, mind of her own, my way or the highway, kind of kid, decided she wasn’t going to have her pictures taken at the studio. In fact, she went to bed refusing and woke the same. I thought I had her this morning as we were getting dressed in her “ballerina princess” costume, but she was adamant that unless I was taking the pictures, she wasn’t going to do it. I took her for her word, and decided, rather than be “that” mom, you know, the one that’s yelling and begging in the background, I would just take do a quick session before we left. If she changed her mind at the studio, great, but if not, I had my bases covered.

Now, I know this could be a simple case of “mommy goggles”, but I think we hit an out-of-the-park, game-winning, walk-off grand slam. Here’s my sweet, tiny dancer.

For those wondering if she cooperated with her official Stage Door Studio pictures. Well, that would be a big, fat NOPE! She did sit for group pictures, but despite the many tricks attempted to get a smile from her, she remained stoic. Glad I went with my gut and had this insurance. It certainly paid off in this circumstance.

Siesta Key Vacation | Siest Key Beach Family Photographer

kimberly — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:20:25 +0000

I am still playing catch-up with the blog. I met up with this beautiful family earlier in the year. It was a gorgeous day for a photo session, especially for this family, who had escaped to Siesta Key’s white sandy beaches from their own white stuff, just the colder variety.

Doubly Blessed | Palmetto Twin Photographer

kimberly — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:48:43 +0000

Double the anticipation, double the feedings, double the fears, double the tears. It’s a Boy, It’s a girl – Twenty fingers, twenty toes, perfect in every way. Special, unique, and miraculous. Levi and Dacey blessed their family on Leap Day this year. These babies were an absolute dream to photograph. Congratulations Lacey and Dale!

Wardrobe Wednesday | Sarasota Family Photographer

kimberly — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:13:37 +0000

Me | Sarasota Family Photographer

kimberly — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:00:01 +0000

I was looking through old family photographs the other day, when I stumbled upon this gem. I was ten years-old and my family had just moved from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area to Sarasota. We were enjoying a day on a friend’s sailboat in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The part I got the biggest kick out of, not the fact that I was wearing socks and sneakers on a boat, although that is pretty special, but that I had my camera, in hand, even back then. I’m pretty sure this was a 110 film camera. It was replaced by the disc system and then the APS system, and then 35mm, all before I went digital.

Wardrobe Wednesday | Sarasota Family Photographer

kimberly — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:37:37 +0000

I LOVE these colors together. This is definitely Family Portrait “DO”! Perfect for Sarasota in the Spring.

S Family Beach Vacation | Siesta Key Family Beach Photographer

kimberly — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:56:01 +0000

This year, I’ve been blessed to help document many visiting families’ vacations. Capturing families, especially extended families, when on vacation is a little different than a typical family session. They tend to be more carefree allowing for the love and connections to really shine through. The “S” family was certainly no exception.

Avery | Sarasota Newborn Photographer

kimberly — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:09:38 +0000

Through a series of connections and events, (similar to the six degrees of Kevin Bacon), I had the privilege of photographing sweet Avery. She was four weeks old at her session, which by photography standards, almost qualifies her for the senior citizen’s discount. But, it didn’t stop us from getting some perfectly beautiful newborn images. Her family requested artistic with a little bit of dramatic flair. I think we accomplished just that.

Wardrobe Wednesday | Sarasota Family Photographer

kimberly — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:06:17 +0000

2 1/2 | Sarasota Child Photographer

kimberly — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:24:20 +0000

I have had a vision of a session like this for what seems like forever. So, when Caroline actually asked for me to take her picture and to wear “pretty shoes”, I jumped at the chance. Perfect timing to help document her “half birthday”. Here she is, my sweet Caroline, all two and half years of her.