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Welcome to my Blog!

Happy 2009!

So I thought I'd start the New Year off right with a new blog.  Hope you love it!  I'm so excited about!  Join in and share lots of love and comments.

I love what I do.  I love being able to play with kids, see the sweetest babies, laugh with amazing families, and be a part one of the most important days in a couples life.  This job ROCKS!
 
So...
sit back, grab something to drink, a snack, and enjoy!  I look forward to hearing from you.


Baby Jackson’s Birth ~ Tampa Birth Photographer

I must admit when I was first asked to do this a few months back I was a little nervous.  Well, let me just tell you that it was AMAZING!!!!  I felt so honored to be there to experience this with mom and dad and to see Jackson!!!  He is just so adorable and mom did an AMAZING job.  She has got to be the sweetest woman while in labor.  To put it lightly, I was not nice during my labor.  OUCH!!!!!  :)   I was able to capture some AWESOME moments and I’m so happy and thrilled to be able to share them with you!  This is most definitely REAL. LIFE. ART.  Thanks to the Ruby’s for letting be part of this amazing story!!!  Love you guys!

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They told Gretchen it was boy:)  She has two girls:)

They told Gretchen it was boy:) She has two girls:)

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January 21, 2010 - 11:03 pm katie - Maria you are amazing!!!! Those pictures just brought tears to my eyes and made me actually consider another baby! That is such an amazing experience to be captured! Sooo great maria!

January 21, 2010 - 11:16 pm Becky - Wow. Beautiful photos; beautiful family. Great job!!!

January 21, 2010 - 11:51 pm Shannon - you never cease to amaze me, great work Maria!

January 22, 2010 - 11:19 am Mary Snider - Beautiful pictures, great job Maria!

January 22, 2010 - 5:22 pm Tamara Crim - Love these Maria! Great Job!

January 22, 2010 - 9:12 pm Christine Garland - Your work never ceases to amaze me! These are absolutely beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. What a special gift you have!

January 23, 2010 - 11:17 am Chrissy - Great pictures! I absolutely love the one of her finding out it was a boy! Brought tears to my eyes! What a great picture to have!

January 25, 2010 - 9:45 am Ashley - Those are beautiful! How amazing!

Baby Beckham ~ Tampa Children’s Photographer

Baby Beckham is 6 months old and such a sweety!!!  What a great baby he was!  This session just went wonderful.  Thanks to my intern for assisting me:)  Krista is doing a WONDERFUL job!  Here are some of my faves from this shoot.  Can’t wait to see you at 9 months Beckham!!!  XO~

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January 20, 2010 - 12:10 am Ashley - I LOVE THEM! AMAZING!

January 20, 2010 - 2:33 am Melissa Koehler - They are all beautiful, but the second to last shot needs to be a canvas! Great job girlie!!

January 20, 2010 - 9:02 am Katie - love those!!!!!!! he has the best brown eyes ever!!!!! such a little man!

January 20, 2010 - 9:51 am Krista - Those are all awesome, Maria!!! I love the one of him on his belly and the one where he is eating Sofi. He was such a good baby, it was a joy to shoot him :)

I’m back!!!

Hey everyone!!!  Yes, I am back to work:)  Vacation lasted a little longer than expected, but it was so much FUN!  I just got back from Tennessee and Indiana over the weekend.  The snow was SOOOO much fun!  Emma had a blast to say the least.  Since I have gotten back I have done Emma’s soccer photos, a baby session, and a birth.  Yes, I have been busy to say the least!  I will post more about my vacation with photos after posting the soccer, baby session, birth and wedding:)  Glad to be back!  Can’t wait to share the new year with you guys!

Christmas Break and an Update

Well I can finally breath:)  I will be taking some very much needed family time from now until Jan. 11th:)  Over the last couple of years I have learned to control my calendar and not let it control me.  Every now and again we have to step back and reflect on what’s super duper important in life and take the time to appreciate those people:)  So that’s what I am doing.  Most of you know that my mom was in the hospital this week.  She had to have surgery and is doing very well.  She is home now thank goodness!!!  My mom only lives 2 streets over so I am able to go over and help take care of her during this time very easily.  I’m so thankful for that.  She is such a trooper and is hanging in there.  For a woman who is use to be on the go 24/7 it’s strange for her to be sitting still.  However, even though I know she will never admit it, she likes it:)  Thank you all for your prayers and concerns.

I have gotten several emails about shoots starting in Jan. and they will start back up on Jan. 11th.  If you have not booked for next year then please do shoot over an email and I will get back to you on Jan. 11th.  The calendar for 2010 is booking quickly so shoots will be schedule on a first come first serve basis.  I will be leaving to go on maternity leave, but I do not have those dates yet.  I have been diagnosed with placenta previa so it just depends on that.  If it fixes itself then I’m right on schedule, but if it doesn’t then I will be going on leave 2 weeks earlier.  I will be going to the doctor on the 6th of Jan. and will know more then.  I will be sure to keep everyone posted.

My little Emma bean is so excited about Christmas this year and I must admit I am too:)  It is so much fun to hear her talk about Santa and how he comes when you are fast asleep:)  We are enjoying this time with just Emma this year, because soon our lives will change, for the better of course.  Another little bundle of joy will be added to the mix and Emma can share all her little secrets with her little sister.

I look forward to talking with everyone soon!  Enjoy your holidays!!!  XO~

New Product for the New Year :) 2010 is going to ROCK!!

I have a new product to add to my price list.  So many times people say to me that they don’t know what they are going to do with the disc of all the images, well other than print a few.  SO, what I did was take that into consideration and decided to provide you guys with something that you can not only use over the years, but give as gifts too!  I had some clients that were more than willing to be my testers for this product:)  Below you will see a few examples of the videos that you will be able to purchase with your session.  In my opinion these are so much more fun then looking through an album, but I do love looking through albums.:)  The options for these videos are endless.  You can of course pick your own music for your session, transitions can be completely different from photo to photo, quotes can be picked by you or me…etc.  What an awesome way to share your session with others!!!!  I have had several clients ask about doing prior sessions and I will for sure do that for you.  However, I am done doing sessions until after the first of the year so if you would like these for Christmas gifts please do send me an email pretty quickly so we can get the best DVD together for your gift.  I am working on adding this on my price list so if you are interested and have an upcoming session after the first of the year, feel free to email me for the pricing.  A big thank you and hugs to my testers!  I appreciate all that my clients are willing to do for me.  I love you guys and enjoy these quick little samples!  XO~

Traci & CO. ~ University of Tampa Photographer

So again I had way to many favorites to pick from:)  Let me first say that Traci is one of those people that you meet and you can start a conversation like you’ve known her forever!  She is such a sweet heart and her family follows her same path:)  I enjoyed hanging with you guys!  I was sorry to hear the next day that Carson wasn’t feeling well:(  I’m glad he is doing better though and I looking forward to shooting you guys again soon (with my camera of course):)  XO~

I did get Traci's permission before posting this one and the next one:)  I know there are so many of us that can relate to this situation:)  I have way to many days that are similar to this.  Now this is what I call REAL. LIFE. ART.:)

I did get Traci's permission before posting this one and the next one:) I know there are so many of us that can relate to this situation:) I have way to many days that are similar to this. Now this is what I call REAL. LIFE. ART.:)

I love that Jax is so patiently waiting:)

I love that Jax is so patiently waiting:)

I know that I posted this one before but I just love it!

I know that I posted this one before but I just love it!

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These shots always crack me up and it cracks me up even more when the moms tell me what the hubby actually said and he gets a little embarrassed;) LOL!

These shots always crack me up and it cracks me up even more when the moms tell me what the hubby actually said and he gets a little embarrassed;) LOL!

I just love this REAL. LIFE. ART.  So urban!  You guys rock!!!

I just love this REAL. LIFE. ART. So urban! You guys rock!!!

They look like they are just suppose to be together:)

They look like they are just suppose to be together:)

Kids always have fun at our shoots:)  I love this one because this is just how cute they are:)  So REAL:)

Kids always have fun at our shoots:) I love this one because this is just how cute they are:) So REAL:)

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I love me some shoe shots!!!!

I love me some shoe shots!!!!

This shot makes me laugh because the parents have no clue how silly the kiddos are being:)  Don't worry I did get the shot where the silly's were gone, but if you ask me...I like the sillies:)

This shot makes me laugh because the parents have no clue how silly the kiddos are being:) Don't worry I did get the shot where the silly's were gone, but if you ask me...I like the sillies:)

I must admit there are times the parents must bribe:)

I must admit there are times the parents must bribe:)

What a beautiful, happy family:)

What a beautiful, happy family:)

December 16, 2009 - 3:05 pm Ashley - these turned out so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THE SIGN!

December 16, 2009 - 4:46 pm Heather Bland - Beautiful photos!!! and I want her shoes SOOO bad!!!! =)

December 17, 2009 - 8:53 am Bridgette - I LOVE them!!!!! You are Oh so talented.

Traci & Co. Sneak Peek ~ University of Tampa Family Photographer

Traci and her family are definitely very COOL people:)  If you don’t believe me then just take a look at this tiny sneak peek…

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December 14, 2009 - 10:17 pm traci - thank you maria for being so patient and caring when taking our family photos...you kept right on shooting through our little "melt downs"...and thank goodness you did, because we ended up having a great evening with you and pictures to keep forever!! im pretty sure you were the one who got carson smiling again, and ready to take more photos!!! for that reason alone, we are grateful...and hope you are there too capture more photos and memories of our family!!!

December 16, 2009 - 3:37 pm Katie - LOVE!!! LOVE HER SHOES! LOVE THAT RED CHAIR! LOVE THE BOYS SHOES....AND LOVE THE PICTURES! GREAT JOB!!!!!

Lori & Co. ~ Tampa Family Photographer

Enjoy your proofs Lori!!!  Here are the rest of my faves:)  XO~

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January 2, 2010 - 8:28 pm Jill Stone - Maria, you are amazing! These photos are so great!

Krista is Rockin’ it!!! ~ Tampa Photogarphy Mentor

You go girl! Krista came on a shoot with me yesterday and totally rocked manual settings on her new 40d!  I’m so proud of you girl!  It only took her 4 days to learn how to shoot in manual:)  If you are interested in learning your camera just shoot me an email or give me a call and we can discuss a mentorship:)  Here is a before and after from Krista.  SOOOOO proud of her!!!

BEFORE ~ Awesome shot as is:)

BEFORE ~ Awesome shot as is:)

AFTER ~ Go Krista, Go Krista, it's your birthday...okay I won't go there:)  Just know you rock!!!!

AFTER ~ Go Krista, Go Krista, it's your birthday...okay I won't go there:) Just know you rock!!!!

December 14, 2009 - 8:13 pm Ashley - LOVE IT! What a cute photo!

December 14, 2009 - 9:03 pm Krista - Thank you so much, Ashley!! I am still shocked that I did this? So awesome! Thanks Maria, you are the best!!!

December 14, 2009 - 9:23 pm Vivian Sparkman - Beautiful shot of beautiful children taken by our beautiful daughter with the valuable knowledge gained from her fantastic mentor!! Great job!!

December 14, 2009 - 9:59 pm Lori - Thanks for coming out Krista! You were great! =)

December 14, 2009 - 11:09 pm Mandy - That is a great picture. I would love a tutorial. I have a Nikon D60 and figured out some of the functions, but I know it can do more.

Lori & Co. Sneak Peek ~ Tampa Family Photographer

So Lori is a very cool person and her family is definitely an extension of her:)  Her kiddos are so sweet and LOVE the camera!!!  Here is just a tiny sneak peek of our session.  More to come tomorrow along with an update.  Off to bed. XO~

Cool guy Noah:)

Cool guy Noah:)

I just love this shot of them:)  Amelia is completely clueless about her little family watching:)

I just love this shot of them:) Amelia is completely clueless about her little family watching:)

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This photo just makes me say WOW!  Shouldn't he be in a magazine?!

This photo just makes me say WOW! Shouldn't he be in a magazine?!

Just so sweet.

Just so sweet.

December 14, 2009 - 11:00 am Katie - LOVE THOSE!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THAT RED DOOR FOR PICTURES!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST! AND THOSE KIDS ARE SOOOO CUTE!