My first meeting with Camie was online. You see, she and William live in Ohio and they found me online in their quest to secure a wedding photographer for their St. Petersburg Beach wedding in April. Our first official in-person meeting was at their recent engagement session. I adored them even more after meeting them and getting to know them and their love story. And their story is quite sweet. They had actually known each other for ten...
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Hi Beauties! Black Friday is just around the corner! Scheduling a boudoir session with Andi Diamond Photography this holiday season is the perfect way to celebrate you. Our luxury experience...
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Fierce and fabulous as always. I am so proud of my lovely ADP ladies. Taking charge and owning every inch of your body is the most liberating thing a woman could do. We all should embrace what makes...
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This lovely couple had a fun-loving engagement session. Amy and Philipe spent their romantic day in the outdoors as we started off the session surrounded by Florida greenery. They brought...
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What an unforgettable day for this family! I have photographed and watch Noah grow up since he was a toddler. It was such an amazing experience being able to document these special moments that I...
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Now this is what I am talking about! She looked radiant in every moment! What better way to celebrate yourself, especially for your birthday! My client pulled out all the stops. She even brought a...
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I cannot get enough of this at home newborn shoot! It was a hard pill to swallow shooting this little one in FSU gear, but I got over that quickly! Right before our eyes another ADP family has formed...
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What a beautiful thing it has been to photography this little cutie every month for the first year of her life. Happy 1st Birthday and here is to many more heart warming, loving, family portraits....
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Rita and Casey's wedding was a blast and full of energy- absolutely unforgettable! And just that like that, the memories live on! Love&Lavender.com has featured this special day on...
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Trucks, tractors, cows... oh my! I still am not over how cute Anthony's first shoot was! He certainly was not shy of the camera, pulling our heart strings as he posed innocently while sucking on his...
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A special thank you to all the beautiful woman who volunteer to be highlighted on the Andi Diamond Photography blog. We take our clients privacy very seriously and acknowledge that some may be...
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My dear friend and fellow photographer, Jeanine, needed some updated headshots, so, she called me! I am so flattered that she came to me to do this for her. Jeanine McLeod is the owner of...
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It was such an amazing day shooting this beautiful mother of six. That's right.. I said mother of six! I always love to see my client's confidence progress as we get further into the shoot. I could...
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A beautiful setting for a beautiful family. Thank you for allowing me to capture you special memories. Your love for each other was so easy to capture. It is moments like these where the magic of...
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Bright and gleaming! This is exactly what I aim for! I want every woman who gets behind my camera to radiate the joy that you see from this lovely lady down below. Woman hood is a beautiful thing so...
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Sunsets are my jam! I was so happy to capture a stunning sunset in the background during Carolina and Kyle's engagement session. The session started off nice and cozy. We took some shots in their...
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It was a perfect day in the St. Pete area for a picnic and an even better day for Kallie and Terrance's engagement session! This couple's bubbly dynamic shined during their session. You can really...
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A fun shoot for Noah in celebration of his upcoming Tampa Bar Mitzvah! It was a great time shooting at Plant High School. Noah is a big Miami Dolphins fan so it was important that we get some great...
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Corinn wanted to do a Tampa beauty session to celebrate herself and her success, and I am so glad that she did. We started her session with corporate headshots so as to help update her look, which we...
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Junior called me several weeks prior to this surprise engagement session to help him in the planning and scheming of his proposal to Faby. After several phone calls back-and-forth, we came up with...
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We are excited to share the publication of Brienna and Sean's wedding at the Westshore Yacht Club! Click to see their wedding story on The Bride Link.
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It such a joy to meet this sweet little baby and capture her one month images. I'm also super excited to continue to watch her grow as she will be coming in every month so we can create portraits of...
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This week's Fun Fact is all about Andi! Andi will be competing in the St. Anthony's Triathlon this Sunday, April 27th in St. Pete! She is fundraising to help the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society find a...
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This week's fun fact friday is all about Andi! One thing Andi loves to do is eat, but on the other hand...she HATES to cook. In fact, she states that she is a terrible chef. Her solution to this...
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Valeshia is a girl after my own heart...she LOVES her birthday and wants to celebrate ALL MONTH LONG. Nothing wrong with that right?! So...
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Woohoo! We love starting the day off with a fabulous St. Petersburg wedding publication on Knots Villa! ADP had such a great day with Tara and Duane and are so happy others will get to see how...
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I had such a great time photographing this Mad Men themed 50th birthday party for Frank, what a cool idea! Andi just so happen to be a guest of the party so I tagged along to capture all of...
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Such a fun evening at Rocking H Ranch for their annual Taste of Agriculture dinner and raffle. There were a lot of boots and hats at this Lakeland event..and I even showed up in my cowgirl boots! The...
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Yay! Susie and Dan's fabulous Haute & Hitched stylized post-wedding session was just published on Trendy Groom! We are so happy that people will get to see what an amazingly beautiful session we...
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In the spotlight for this week's "Fun Fact Friday" is the boss lady herself, Andi Diamond! I have to admit, when she told me what she wanted me to write for this week I was mildly disgusted and...
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Could not have asked for a better day to photograph the C family! Tiffany, Larry, and their two boys were just a pleasure to work with and it was special time for them to be together while their...
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This week our associate photographer Kristin got the chance to capture headshots for Miss University of South Florida, Meghan Palmer. Meghan, who is a self-proclaimed food addict and avid...
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We got an email from Two Bright Lights this morning congratulating us for being among the top 5% of their members in 2012 for wedding photography and children's photography! We're honored to have...
Ever since Alicia and Patrick had newborn portraits done last year with their adorable baby girl Elizabeth, we planned to meet up a year later at their new home in Odessa, FL for her first birthday....
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Ten years ago, on the rainiest day that Tampa has ever seen, I married my best friend. OK, so maybe it was not THE rainiest day- but to this bride it sure seemed that way. It was rainy enough to...
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Mark your calendars and plan to join Andi Diamond Photography at The Shoppes at the Pink Cabana for our Spring Portrait Day on Friday, April 15, 2011. See below for more details on this awesome...
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It is that time of year again- the reunion trip for the Circle of Friends and I cannot wait! Every year we take children with cancer and blood disorders from all around the United States to Wausau,...
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Yes, you got that right! Andi Diamond Photography is gifting an "In The Pink" sterling silver necklace and photo charm (valued at $100) when you visit our kiosk at International Plaza in Tampa and...
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I am thrilled to announce that Andi Diamond Photography is now one of the premiere custom photography vendors in Tampa, FL for In The Pink Designs. In The Pink Designs creates amazing photo jewelry...
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We all have reasons for wanting to create family portraits. Maybe it is to capture a moment in time, to freeze the time and space during a special period in life, or to hold on to memories to keep...
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It was tenth grade, Child Care class at good ole' Cooper City High School when Laurie and I first met- and the friendship was instant. High school drama, college drama, grown up drama- we have seen...
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Do you LOVE Facebook? I know you do- and so does Andi Diamond Photography! So I am having our first Facebook profile party on Monday, July 12, 2010 between 10am and 6:30pm. Get a great new...
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Seriously....the J. family is always so polished and put together. It actually is not fair, and I guess I am a bit jealous- there I said it. Stomp, stomp. It probably has something to do with...
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I was both surprised and impressed when I got this call. Leighton and David's mother will be celebrating her birthday soon, and the guys decided that the perfect gift for her would be a custom...
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Life as I would imagine it in the F. household is full of smiles, games, hugs, kisses, and maybe even some mischief (ok, definitely some mischief!). So I would expect the same thing when...
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If you watched Camie and Bubba's wedding below, you will really enjoy their "Haute and Hitched" trash the dress session that we did on Clearwater Beach, Florida (the day after their wedding!). Here...
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It's all the rage. Everybody's doing it. And let's be honest....what bride does not want to put her wedding dress back on and play princess for the day? It's the Trash the Dress portrait...
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I feel like I was just standing in my driveway (though it was 9 months ago already) when Vicky said, "I took the test.....and I passed". YIPPEE! The test of course was no ordinary math test. It...
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I recently had the pleasure of photographing sweet baby, Slayton, and her big sis, Marler. Like most newborn photo session, we had a lot of laughs, a lot of "aww's" and a lot of, well, poo. ...
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I love photographing newborns. I love the folds of their little bodies. I love how tender and sweet their skin is. I especially love capturing the relationship between the baby and his family,...
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I think all of us moms will agree that we would be happy to have a Mother's Week or a Mother's Month even! I want to give you the opportunity to cherish this time with your children forever, so I...
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I have been photographing Oliver since he was in his mommy's tummy- and now he is over a year old! (I also get to photograph his baby brother now, too!) Every time I see Oliver, I really want to...
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Join me this Tuesday, April 6 at 6pm at Art Explorers in South Tampa. RSVP asap. It is going to be a great class and I am looking forward to teaching! Get ready for your homework assignment,...
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I cannot imaging EVER having a portrait session like this. No, never! My clients would NEVER behave like this.... (he he...) Gotta love it! Happy Friday! :) Andi
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The workshop is quickly approaching and I am very excited! Join Andi Diamond Photography on April 6, 2010 at 6pm at Art Explorers in South Tampa for my workshop on how to take better pictures of...
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The ole' blog is FINALLY back up- so sorry for the downtime! In my upgrade process, it seems there were some snafu's and down it went! I never realized how much it was read until it went down and...
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So thrilled to announce that Andi Diamond Photography will be at International Plaza this Friday through Sunday! Such a big honor and huge stepping stone for my business. I am super excited and...
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Meet Max and Ellen. The precious duo recently entered the D. family, joining their "big" sister Cate (who is all of 19 months old!) Through the beauty of Facebook, I reconnected with Jacqui, an...
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They met in college at St. Leo, and their love has not stopped growing ever since. When I listened to the speeches at Nicole and Arthur's wedding, I got all choked up. The sentiments were true,...
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when these two brothers are old enough to really play together. Right now, Oliver is interested in him, but more interested in having mommy and daddy to himself. As to be expected when you are...
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Stokes has captivated me ever since his first portrait session at 6 weeks old. He was so big and so smiley, even at a very young age. Now that he is 6 months old, he is even more interactive,...
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Just as cute and as sweet as she could be, Lily is here to be adored by her whole family- especially big sis, Chloe! Funny story with this newborn session. As with many parents of newborns, you...
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It has been weeks in the making- and now....drum roll please...... my very own photography iPhone app is finally LIVE! So go to iTunes, check out the iDiamond, download it, love it...like I do! ...
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Pete and I have been very blessed to be a part of the Circle of Friends for the past 10 years. When our friend Jerry Wunsch was the offensive tackle for the Bucs, he started the Wunsch Family...
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They go together like peanut butter and jelly, like Lady and the Tramp (my favorite childhood movie), like yin and yang. When I first met Jessica and Bert, I could just tell they were meant to...
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Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE my career? One of the many aspects that makes it so incredibly special is that I get to see children and families grow. I have been photographing Sophia since...
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Maternity portraits are among my favorite types of portraits to create. So often the mommies-to-be feel less than fabulous, and it is up to me to help them feel beautiful and celebrate their...
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As if this Florida girl was not cold enough, I am headed to Nashville, Tenn for Imaging USA! Bbbrrr! It is the Professional Photographers of America's national conference and I can't wait! The...
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Little Miss Marlowe (or Mili-peed as her parents lovingly call her) may be destined for a future as a writer. Her daddy is the editor in chief of UC Tampa Magazine. And with a name like Marlowe,...
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Seriously...I am jealous of a 1 year old's closet! Is that right? I am sure it is not, but this little girl has a wardrobe to die for (and considering all I wanted for Christmas was an entire new...
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You know that feeling you get when you are around two people who absolutely adore each other? Well, you cannot help but feel that warm, mushy feeling when you are around Nadiah and Ray. They are...
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As I wrap up all of the holidays orders for 2009, I wanted to share a few of the very special Christmas/holiday cards that I was able to create for my amazing clients this year! It was a fun, busy,...
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It was supposed to be a big, elaborate event. All of their friends and family, all the formality of a traditional wedding. But instead, Tricia and Scott opted to elope, to Napa. Just the two of...
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Hey Gang! Quick reminder about tomorrow's workshop "Take Better Pictures of Your Children" at my studio in South Tampa (Wednesday, Dec 9 at 6:30pm). I have 2 spots remaining. If interested,...
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Hi there faithful blog stalkers! No I have not fallen off the face of the earth- I have just fallen into the vortex of holiday photography madness- with portrait sessions, editing, ordering sessions,...
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This portrait session was so fun! Not only was Bella a charm to photograph, but her mom and dad are hysterical and had me rolling. Kelly is the type of new mom that we all wish we could be- laid...
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I love watching siblings interact- especially at a portrait session. Clearly every family member has his/her own personality and I love the task of trying to capture it while we all interact...
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As you may know, the past couple months have been very challenging for my family. My Dad was in critical care in the ICU and the doctors were not too positive on the outcome of his condition. I am...
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It seems like I have been photographing alot of precious little boys recently, so it was fitting that my first little girl in a while be as beautiful as Ava. Boy, is her daddy going to be in...
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Have I mentioned how little boys melt my heart? (see previous diary entry!) Well, Cannon and Owen take the cake! (and despite being a devoted Nikon shooter, I think the name Cannon rocks! ...
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It's true. Little boys melt me, especially when they are as sweet with their mommies as the B. boys are! Maybe it is because I am the mommy of a little boy. Maybe it is because the children I am...
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Maternity photography to me is such a treat! I love capturing a woman's curves and beauty as she awaits with anxious anticipation the most exciting experience of her life. Heather simply glowed...
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When it comes to sharing the love, the C. family has enough to go around ten times over. They are so in love with their baby girl, it makes me melt!I think it might be safe to say that Thea rules...
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I LOVE when clients e-mail me pictures of their artwork hanging on their walls from our portrait sessions together. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside! The L. Family really took my tag line "Be...
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Don't you just wish sometimes that time stood still? As we all know, it does not- though I do wish that I could bottle up and put it under my pillow for safe keeping. It seems like just the other...
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I have lived in Tampa since 1997, when I moved here for my college internship. I have lived in North Tampa and South Tampa and have photographed everywhere in between and the beaches. But I have...
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When Kim first called me, she had a story to share. A true reason why she wanted (and NEEDED) custom portrait photography. You see, she and Wes would be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary on...
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Ok, ok, so I am so behind on my blog posts- I know. That's 10 lashings with a wet noodle! This is my busiest time of year with sessions every day and night, events out the wazoo, workshops,...
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Lots of blog posts to catch up on- weddings, infants, families, and holiday mini sessions. Here is just a glimpse of some of the great photography sessions I have had the pleasure of photographing...
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Meet Alexander and Conner. Bothers. Best Friends. Amigos. Wrestling Buddies. And pure sweetness!I can only image what kind of trouble these two cuties are going to get into together when they...
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Lots of fun stuff going on around the Andi Diamond Photography studio on MacDill Ave! Here are a couple event reminders for you:"Does This Clutter Make my Butt Look Big?" Join Heather Lambie, of...
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I have the best job! I have loved working with children all of my life. In my life prior to being a photographer I was a Child Life Specialist working in pediatric hospitals. While I loved...
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OK, so no...Tonya is not the octo-mom, but including her and her husband, her new baby girl, Hope, makes her the proud mommy of 6, so a family of 8 (that is one heck of a mini van, right?!) It was...
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I had a sneaking suspicion that Boo Baby Boo, the Halloween themed Baby Loves Disco held at Wiskey North on Sunday was going to be a blast- and it definitely was! I was thrilled to be the event...
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Holiday Mini photo sessions are back! You asked for it...so you got it! Perfect if you are a current client needing holiday cards OR if you are just wanting a little taste of custom portraiture with...
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It does not get any sweeter that this little guy. Meet Mason, who just turned one. He and his family recently moved here from Raleigh, North Carolina and I was honored that they chose me to...
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They came, they boogied, they had a ball. Oh, and the kids had fun, too! HA! Thank you to all of you who came out to Baby Loves Disco today at Wiskey North. What a great way to spend a Sunday...
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I am beyond thrilled to be the exclusive photographer for the two biggest children's events in Tampa Bay! Baby Loves Disco! Let your Halloween costume out of the closet for another day, or just...
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Fancy to get fit and look fab the feminine way? Attend Fit and Fabs Fabulous Fund Raising Event for Females of all Ages! All proceeds, for this event, will benefit Dress for Success Tampa Bay. You...
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What an amazing day Saturday was in Hyde Park Village! Level 2 Salon hosted Locks of Love and Andi Diamond Photography was there to capture the joy, tears, and excitement! Over 40 ponytails were...
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Believe it or not, Sophia and Stokes (a few posts down), are the same age! But Sophia is a peanut compared to Stokes. So funny how babies can be so similar, but so completely different. This...
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FREE portraits with Andi Diamond Photography! HOW? Well....join me this Saturday, October 3 from 10am-2pm in Hyde Park Village for an amazing event! Not only will Hyde Park be hosting its...
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I am excited and honored to announce that Andi Diamond Photography was chosen to be the exclusive photographer for Janie and Jack at International Plaza for their in-shop photography event! Just...
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Isn't that the coolest name? I LOVE it! This kiddo is destined for greatness- and stardom with a name like that, right?! What a beautiful family I had the opportunity to photograph in my South...
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When Stokes' mommy and daddy walked into my studio with this little bundle of joy, I thought surely I must have written down his age incorrectly. There was no way this big guy was only 6 weeks...
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One of the very incredible things about my job is that I get to see children grow. I get to see families grow. I get to capture and document all of these changes for families to forever keep...
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Yep, so i did it. Actually, I did it a little while ago. OK, so actually Brittany helped me do it....but I did it! Andi Diamond Photography is on Facebook and you can become a fan by clicking...
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I kept running that old commercial slogan through my head. Yes, I'll admit- that is how I felt in Dan and Giselle's maternity portrait session. But the truth is, Giselle is way too sweet to have...
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Meet Beau and big sis' Olivia...oh- and his Mommy, Jamie, and Daddy, Paul (Funny how once kids come along, mommies and daddies are put on the back burner, right? ha!) Beau is one of the many...
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Meet Ava and her mommy, Jocie, and daddy, Shane. Ava is 10 months old and on-the-go. So much so, that she actually started walking in my studio at her portrait session! What a great moment for...
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I am so behind on my diary entries (but to my excuse- life has been too crazy the past few weeks. Fortunately my dad is doing much better. Things are slow going....but he is getting there). ...
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OK, so to make this clear "I" do not think Ella is a diva....those are her mommy's words! In her cute southern accent, she told me "I have a diva on my hands, Andi". But I guess when you think...
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There is definitely something in the water...or a full moon....because it seems like 90% of all my clients have recently given birth (OK...so I am exaggerating...but you get my point! ha!) Meet...
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I love when clients decorate their home with artwork created in their portrait sessions. My philosophy is- you are going to decorate you home and pay for artwork anyway...so it should something...
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On Cloud Nine - Dressed to the Nines - The Whole Nine Yards Today is a special day, one that won't occur again for 100 years. Today is September 9, 2009. To celebrate the uniqueness of today, Andi...
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Part of creating a successful (and beautiful portrait) is wardrobe. While I stress to my clients not to be matchy-matchy, I do want you to coordinate (this does not mean white shirts and khakis or...
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I am always honored when new clients choose Andi Diamond Photography to capture their art. Often times clients come as referrals from other clients (thanks guys! you know I LUV that!), so they...
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It feels so good to post something good on my blog. After the last 2 weeks, little Miss Meara is the perfect way to get back on track with teaser images for my clients and blog stalkers! Newborns...
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So excited and happy to report that my Dad came home today! After 2 weeks of complete h*ll, he was able to leave Tampa General Hospital today (which by the way- the staff there was amazing!). He...
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Yep....back from vacation. And I gotta tell ya'- I could use another week out there! We had such an amazing trip. We went to the Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, and I would go back...
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I am a teeth person. Does that sound funny? Well, I am! I always have been. It is one of the first things I notice on a person. And Dr. Jan Cornelius has NICE TEETH! Jan came to me for...
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I am so excited to introduce you to the newest member of Andi Diamond Photography....Brittany! Brittany has actually been with me for a few months now, but we finally got around to her...
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I LOVE what I do. I get to capture moments in time- and see children grow and change right before my lens. I have been photographing Riley and Lucas since they both were babies. ...
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Thanks to everyone who has attended my recent workshops on "How to Take Better Pictures of Your Children"! I love these and plan on having several more in the future (in fact, we have one...
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Here it is...the big secret! Well, I guess it is not actually that big of a secret because I have been talking about this on my blog but I wanted to wait until everything was an official "GO"...
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I have often wondered what it would be like to have siblings. I inherited 3 stepbrothers in 8th grade, 2 of whom were already grown and out of the house and 1 of whom was my age and lived with my...
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Just a quick note to wish all of my amazing clients and their families a happy and safe 4th of July! I hope you get to spend some quality time with the ones you love and enjoy some beautiful...
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Ssssshhhhh! Don't tell! This is really a secret project that I have been working on, and I cannot give any details yet. BUT, I know Amelia's mommy has been stalking my blog feverishly...
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Just a quick post to wish a very Happy Father's Day to all my clients out there who are daddies! Of course, a HUGE Happy Father's Day goes out to my Dad in South Florida- love you dad!  ...
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I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected to shoot the cover for UC Tampa Magazine's cover photo contest!Here are the details: Enter your child(ren)’s photo in UC Tampa’s...
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Meet Haley and Alex. Truly two of the coolest siblings ever! They just oozed with "cool". Haley completely rocked it out at her photo session, making every outfit look better than the...
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I am so thrilled and honored! I got an email Saturday morning from a fellow photographer congratulating me on winning best children's photographer in Tampa Bay by Baby News Bits! That made my...
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Last Wednesday I taught a class at Baby Bungalow on "How to Take Better Picture of Your Kids", and it was a blast! We had several excited moms who really were looking for tips on how to create...
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Believe it or not, Mother's Day is just around the corner! I became a mother about 4 hours before Mother's Day in 2006- and soon my little Buttercup will be 3! Oh how time flies...but I...
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I was so excited to photograph the L. Family in Ybor! I really "clicked" with Fe' and was looking forward to meeting her family! And as I expected, they were nothing short of fun and...
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Not so much! Don't let these images fool you! My studio must have been very excting and new for little Miss Ciara as she slept for about 10 minutes. She was bright-eyed and bushy tailed...
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Several clients have recently said to me, "We have so many of your beautiful images on our walls...we are running out of room!" GASP! This is a problem (at least for me anyway! ha!) I...