I had the best time with these two humans and their sweet pups! Pass-a-Grille dog beach was sensory overload with gorgeous pups all around. However, these guys were some of the most laid back people and pups I have ever photographed. It was so nice to have such a laid back Friday night together. We held out for the sunshine and rescheduled due to rain or possible storms earlier in the week, and fought off two nights of just nasty summer weather. I am so glad we did.

I just adored photographing this stunning couple. They were the sweetest. We headed to the gorgeous Coquina Beach, in Holmes Beach, Florida, on a Saturday night. Honestly, beach sessions on a weekend are always a risk with the higher number of people. This night in particular was no different. I was able to head to the beach early with my kids, who absolutely love fishing this area along the intercoastal waters where the Gulf meets under the bridge to Longboat Key. Thankfully we were there early to know there was a run going on at the beach, culminating where we were planning on starting. Goodness, what a busy night! But, after fifteen years of doing sessions, nothing really phases me and I don’t think you notice anything but the gorgeous couple in these photos! Their outfits were perfect for the location and their coloring. Sometimes clients can pick a gorgeous wardrobe, but forget about their own coloring and how it will impact how the outfits work in the location. If they went super light outfits at a beach with lighter toned backdrops and then lighter skin tones and hair/eyes, etc., the result could have been washed out because of wardrobe choices. So, picking the right color clothing for you and your location will help you stand out instead of blending in. I am here to help clients but if you are not a client, this is a tip anyone can use!

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Mar 21

Written By Brooke Hamilton

I no longer do wedding photography, but I do love couples portraits. Especially if you add a sweet toddler to the mis. It is even more amazing, right? This vacation beach photo session on Fort DeSoto Beach was taken just after the beach fully reopened. Thankfully it is just as lovely as ever after two hurricanes ravaged this coast last year. This family took a vacation and brought their wedding dress along for fun vacation beach pictures that are wedding inspired and still centered around their sweet family. I loved the light and how sweet and happy they all were together. It was worth the travel to Fort DeSoto for sure for that sandy expanse, less people and gorgeous greenery to work with, too.

Tampa photographer with a newlywed photo session celebrating their love and connection in a gorgeous garden setting. Perfect morning light and a new to me photo location, check out this lovely couple at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo.

Tampa maternity photos in a sun drenched session. Rivercrest Park Tampa is a perfect photo location. Looking for pregnancy pictures Tampa, this is a great spot to take photos in Tampa.

Stunning mama to be and couple photo shoot celebrating their expecting baby. These Riverview maternity pictures among the wildflowers were stunning! Can't wait for this couple to meet their baby soon!

Announcing a new family member, what could be more exciting? Loved seeing this couple that I helped photographer their Florida wedding for a few years back return with some exciting news to share with family and friends. Here are some ideas of how to announce your pregnancy without cheesy photos!