My Sis and her hubby Mike

Okay this is my sister Cindy and her husband Mike.

Mike and Cindy have been together forever.

This was very emotional for me... taking these photos.

See we almost lost Mike not quite a year ago.

So to see him looking better then ever and seeing the love between the two of them.. well I gotta say.. it's touching, it's emotional and it's wonderful. You can see by the photos that they really love each other. I love you guys.... thanks for letting me take these photos. Thanks for hanging in there Mike and giving me the opportunity. :)

update ... Julie and her kids

this is Julie, Colby and Beth.

This is the second time I have done photos for Julie.

I will soon be doing Colby's senior pics.

I have known Julie for sometime now. It's always fun.

She just ordered some great Christmas cards from me.

They look awesome.

Thanks Julie

updates... anderson

This is Anderson and his mommy and daddy.
I did his big sister when she was 10 days old. Anderson is 12 days old here.
He's so darn cute. I love this family.

Senior photos

This is Felicia.. my niece.

Unbelievably she will be a senior this year... so of course.. i had to take them. She is beautiful and smart and talented. I am so very proud of her. We had a great time! I love ya girl!

Lindsay with #2 and then #1

Here is Lindsay. (sexy mama) With baby number 2. Anderson!

This cute little firecracker is Avery. Baby number 1! Not such a baby anymore.
I have done many sessions for this family.
And I am so blessed to be able to do these. I will be doing Anderson's newborn photos sooner then later I think. CAN'T WAIT!

Ovie and Brian SNEAK PEEK

Okay I have to tell you. This was a really fun night.
Ovie and Brian you guys were great and I am so thankful we had the privilege of doing your wedding.
I am sure you will have many more years of fun times...

Here is a sneak peek of the wedding and reception.

Jessica and Phill Wedding

This is Jessica and Phil's sneak peek. They are a great couple and we had a lot of fun.

Hope you guys had a great time in Jamaica mon. Talk to you soon!!!

Ovie Bridal Shoot

This is Ovie.. she came to the studio for her pre-wedding bridal photo shoot. She looks beautiful.
We had a great time and when I called her to tell her to check out the blog for a 'sneak peek' she said.. "I had a good time Connie. I really needed this" That almost made me cry. She made it easy for me though because she is so remarkable... inside and out!! Thanks Ovie... :)

Mom and Daughter Photo Shoot

This is Carolyn and her Mom Carol.
Aren't they beautiful!
We had a great time in the studio.
Thanks girls for making it fun!!!

fun at the beach..

This is a photo shoot i did a couple of weeks ago on N. Reddington Beach.. we had so much fun and they were so great .. thanks you guys.. you make my job eaiser...

Sneak Peek Sarah and John wedding

JUST A QUICK SNEAK PEEK!!! YOU GUYS LOOK BEAUTIFUL.. AGAIN THANKS FOR LETTING ME SHARE YOUR DAY!

BILLBOARD RECOGNITION

So part of my life statement to this world is trying my best to give back when i can. So i do non-profit work for free where i donate my time and then give the organization a cd of the images i have taken for them to use in their marketing material or for whatever reason. I expect nothing and rarely does anyone know who it was that took the photos but over the years i have done different organizations. Since i started helping Luekemia Lymphoma Society i have done many events. I LOVE IT. They have a special place in my heart as there was a time not too long ago that they thought my grandson might have luekemia.. he didn't, but as we sat on the pediatric oncology floor of the hospital feeling such relief that he didn't it dawned on us that all the other parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, sisters and brothers were dealing with this is their lives. It was very humbling.. and then shortly there after, as if by the hand of God.. i got a call asking if i would be interested in helping this organization out. This was a random inquiry to my photography club TAPPA. So knowing first hand how difficult this disease is and how it needs all the support it can get.. I didn't hesitate and did the three LIGHT THE NIGHT fund raisers. That has turned into a relationship with Laura and the gang at LLS. So they called me to do their kick off fund raiser. Man and Woman of the Year. So of course.. I was like sign me up. Well, i did it and this photo is one of those that i took. So they used it to honor those men and women who are nominated for man and woman of the year.. but they were gracious enough to add my name to the billboard. It was so nice of them to recognize me but i have to tell you though.. i have gotten much more out of these events then i could ever give in return as far as love of life and realizing how precious life really is. So thanks LLS for giving much more then recognition.. thanks for giving me a chance to give back to those less blessed then I!

you guys were so much fun!!! thanks for putting up with me and the two stooges!! :)
it was an honor to be part of your moments.
Can't wait for the wedding.

I've been a bad bad blogger girl...

.. i have been so bad about blogging.. please forgive me.. so here i go catching up again.

I have done a lot of photo shoots lately but I am only going to touch on a couple of them.

Got to add the babies.... love those babies.

This first one is Kailin. How cute is she!!!

She is also the baby in the photo of my last blog where i won first place. They were great and we had a lot of fun.. with babies you never know what is going to happen.. right Starla?
Looking forward to see what happens at the next one!!!

Okay this is Andrew with Mom and Dad .. Jodi and Chris. What fun I had with them. And Andrew well he is a true blessing to them.

Let's just say he was a wonderful 'gift'.

I am so happy for you guys. Thanks for letting me take his first official photos.

I can't wait to continue to document his life.

This is Phil and Jessica!! We met at the Children's Gasparilla Parade and she was doing ballon hats for kids.. so OF COURSE.. I had to have one. As I am big kid myself. I took some photos of her there and gave her my card. I am doing her wedding in July and this is their engagement session in Ybor. I have to tell you guys.. you were the most fun loving couple. You were totally outrageous.. The 'beer' one.. will be one of my favs for a long long time. You both are so spontaneous. I can't wait to do the wedding.

oh boy .. I have been a bad blogger.. there is so much to catch up on.

Okay... I am bad, bad... blogger person.

I have done so many cool photo shoots and have had so much going on that i have not had time to blog like a good girl.

So i am throwing in this quick note with the promise that i will get all caught up ASAP.

Lots of ground to cover... I shall return!!!

tooting my horn again

I WON FIRST PLACE AT MY T.A.P.P.A. MEETING TONIGHT!!
It was the monthly assignment which was 'from the heart' Thanks to everyone who voted but especially thanks to Starla and Kailin!!!