Or at least that is how her big brother, Logan, refers to her. He doesn't mean anything mean by it. You see, he is 3, and Disney is his most favorite place in the whole, wide world. So it is appropriate that he refer to his baby sister as "The Evil Queen", right? For the rest of us, we will call her Layne. Though I will call her Laynie. After all, I call her mom, Bud- and have done so since the 10th grade. Long story, but it has...
I got to spend the afternoon with the lovely Elinsky family and meet their newest addition! He is such cute little bundle of joy and I can tell that he will be getting a lot of love... especially...
Welcoming a baby into the world is truly something to cherish! You have met your soulmate, fell in love, got married, and are now growing your family…how beautiful! I first met Alex and Chad...
This beautiful Tampa maternity session is very special to me, this is the family's second child and I had the privilege of capturing their first one as well! These portraits were taken on Davis...
I had so much fun meeting Jessica and Jeff for their Tampa maternity photography mini-session! Jessica is a tiny little thing and almost at the end of her first trimester! This session was a great...
I looked out of the studio and giggled as I saw Trisha and Dan strolling up for their maternity portrait session. Dan had his shirts all neatly folded over his arm and Trisha rolled a huge suitcase...
It seems like I was just photographing Sophia's newborn portraits- and now she is going to be a big sister. And she cannot be more thrilled! (And if her baby sister is as much fun to photograph...
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...
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...
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...
Actually, including Mommy and Daddy, baby makes 5! I love photographing maternity sessions, and I LOVED photographing Robin's maternity session. She was up for anything- and told me, "Just do...
Kimberly and Scott are expecting their first baby! And the excitement and happiness is evident! Kimberly has the best smile (and she does this cute little scrunchie thing with her nose when...
Dear Diary, I am so glad that I met Diane of D's Darling Designs! She designs the most FABULOUS children's clothing! When I first saw her line, I immediately knew I wanted to work with...
I LOVE maternity sessions (have I mentioned that before??!!)Â And I love when clients let me take the reins and run with my creative (and sometimes off the wall!) ideas (especially when we go on...
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 your children. No need for a fancy camera. This workshop will give you some tips on how to create better images of your kids in between your professional portrait sessions with some tricks that the pros use. Call the studio at 813.503.5056 or...
A Happy Holidays ADP Family! Since Christmas is just a few days away, I thought it was a perfect time to share this Holiday shoot I did with my long time client. I have done sessions for Donna and...
I got to spend the afternoon with the lovely Elinsky family and meet their newest addition! He is such cute little bundle of joy and I can tell that he will be getting a lot of love... especially...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Children's Cancer Center has been a charity that Pete and I have been involved with with many years and we absolutely love what they do for...
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...
For years as the U family's photographer I have watched this family grow into the loving one that it is today. I always have a best time hanging out with this family and take some amazing family...
They grow up so fast, right before your eyes. I am so proud to say that I have been shooting this precious little girl her whole life. It is so important to preserve life’s most precious...
How ADORABLE is this four month old baby session?! This client of mine is coming in every month to capture her baby girl throughout her first year and after the year is up, she's including artwork...
How cute is this storyboard? My amazing clients, the "S" family, have created a storyboard from 3 months-12 months of their son, Will! This is great option for showing growth in the first year!
Oh how I adore this sweet family! I have been photographing the "B" family for YEARS now and I love seeing these cute little munchkins grow! They stopped into the studio for a Tampa Children's...
I just love me some Miss LilaBo! This cutie has been coming to me for portraits since she was just a tiny little thing and my studio was my backyard (literally)! We have had some great Tampa...
The sweet Hills family have been valued clients of mine for many years now. With a family of 8 total, our sessions are always full of laughs and entertainment. With the youngest, Hope, getting older...
Oh, this little man is seriously the cutest! The "F" family have been long time clients of mine and I have enjoyed photographing them and watching their kids grow. This Tampa Children's Photography...
Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine is having their annual "cover kid" contest so ADP provided complimentary mini-sessions for the adorable kiddos of our friends and clients! Here are just some of the...
With summer here, I know it can be challenging to find new and exciting things to do with the kiddos. But never fear! I stumbled upon this post offering some great photography activities to do with...
I love when clients come to me with new, fresh ideas! This session totally ROCKED! The look of this children's portrait photography session was inspired by fashion marketing ads that we constantly...
So, have you always had a fancy little camera (or just received one for Christmas) and haven't quite figured out how to use all of those buttons? Well, don't fret! I will be having a workshop to...
You asked for it, so we are bringing it back! We will be hosting another Take Better Pictures of Your Kids Workshop on Wednesday, January 21st at our south Tampa studio! Check out all of the deets...
I love when I get the opportunity to photograph these two precious little boys! This family has been wonderful clients of mine since the oldest, Wilson, was just a baby - now he and Felix are getting...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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! ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Drum roll please......the Baby Loves Disco image gallery is live and ready for viewing/ordering. Click here to see the image gallery. Special rates apply for the event. Through November...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
Shy, sweet, kind, quite, smart, beautiful. In the short time I spent with Bella, these are just a few of the words that I learned to describe her (Am I right at all, Alphonsine??) I am huge...
And that she is! Being the mom of a little boy, I don't really get to play the whole princess role. But I did yesterday- and it was so fun! I had suggested to Isabella's mom...
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...
Looking for something fun to do this weekend with the kids? Stop by Xtreme Total Health and Fitness on Howard Ave in Hyde Park, and benefit the Children's Cancer Center! Lots of food, arts...
This is HUGE....I mean really HUGE! I am one of about 150 members of TAPPA (Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association). Each month we have a print compeition, which is judged by our...
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...
I just got an e-mail from Hannah's mom that really made me smile, so I wanted to share it. I had a portrait session with Hannah and Haley a few months ago. While I do not claim to be a...
I LOVE my job! I really do. Just take a look at some of the beautiful children I get to capture on film (ok, well not on film anymore...but you know what I mean!) I love seeing the...
It is such a shame that little Miss Sophie is so shy and introverted.   You can tell that there is a great, big ole' personality in there...she's just not sure how to let it out!OK, so...
Oh, to be a kid again! The adorable faces, the sweet smiles, the silly grins...the fabulous clothes (compliments of D's Darling Designs!) I think little Miss Olivia had an "inner ham" that...
I am always flattered when people travel to come to a photo shot with me. Weslyn and her mom came all the way from Lake City on a very, very cold morning to have her images captured. Very...
As promised, here are some more images from the Cricle of Friends winter trip from last week. (My PC just does not like me very much so I had to wait until I got back home to my beloved MAC!...
OK, so at 18 months old Sofia is not exactly all grown up, but since I have been photographing her since she was a newborn it is amazing to see how she has grown! She is non-stop, on-the-go, full...
There was something about Chloe that I simply adored! I think she reminded me a little bit of Ethan. A bit shy in new situations, sweet, calm and quite (though I am sure an innner wild child...
It's no secret that I love photographing 6 and 7 month olds! They are so animated and excited about their surroundings. And most of the time, they are not fast enough yet to run away from my...
Dear Diary, I am so glad that I met Diane of D's Darling Designs! She designs the most FABULOUS children's clothing! When I first saw her line, I immediately knew I wanted to work with...
What an absolute doll is little Miss Ava?! A beautiful little peanut! Ava's mommy, Susan, and I worked together at Shriners Hospitals for Children (which if you don't know about Shriners,...
Meet Evan and his mommy, Dawn. Evan just turned one- and I am sure that his parents are amazed at how fast that first year flew by! (Ethan's first year was gone in the blink of an eye for...
So maybe I am the only photographer out there that feels this way...but photographing 2 and 3 years can be tricky (and I say this as the mother of a 2 year old!)Â They have their own little...
David, Daisy, Elise, Josh, and Jason...whew! I had such a good feeling at the H. home. It was a mix of happiness, familiarity (though it was our first meeting), and comfort. It's one of...
I met Jen at the Junior League Holiday Gift Market when she walked into my booth. As a photographer, I find myself constantly looking at light and color- and I knew this was a color I wanted to...
I have had the opportunity to photograph little Miss Lila Bo several times now- but this is the first time with her family (they finally got brave...ha!), and what a treat! It was actually my...
I truly enjoy working with the M. family! They are a joy to be around- it really makes my job such a blessing! And with beautiful faces like these- what photographer would not love getting...
That's what kind of morning it was for little Mr. Trimble. He did not want both shoes on...or both shoes off! ha! So one on and one off is a great compromise, right? (Yes- it was a great...
So it is safe to say that I am not a morning person....but the same cannot be said of the "D." children! ha! Good thing I can fake it because these cuties had me on the go, go go (ok, it is safe...
I LOVE photographing the "C" family! I really do! They are always such a hoot! Charlie and Robin are so relaxed and "go with the flow". They really are hilarious and it is always so...
What a beautiful day to photograph such a beautiful family! (and did you all notice the temperature this morning?? WOW- is this Florida? ha!) John, Stacey, Kimberly, and Jenny were a blast to...
Welcome to my first post on my new blog! I am thrilled that the "M" brothers are my first "diary entry"! Meet Jack and Alex (or Lalex, as Ethan would say!) How beautiful are these...
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 the rash of panicked e-mails came in- ha! OK, maybe not panicked- just concerned. Anywho, it is back up and how sweet it is! So to celebrate, here is a little something I have going on at Godiva at International Plaza tomorrow:Hope you can...
Welcome to 2012, Andi- where Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and a plethora of other social media have taken over; and I cannot seem to keep up! Today I became the newest member of Pinterest. ...
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...
One of the key elements in creating beautiful portraits is looking and feeling your best, which includes the proper make-up. (I am lucky most mornings to even get my make-up on between going to the...
Recently I sat down in our studio with News Channel 8's Stacie Schabile, to be interviewed on a news story she was doing on Effective Complaining (which my sweet husband says I am really good...
I want to invite all of my Andi Diamond Photography families and friends out to Hyde Park in South Tampa on Saturday, November 20, 2010 for Heel to Heal, a 5k and 1 mile family fun run to benefit the...
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,...
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...
I am so excited that Andi Diamond Photography continues to grow- and it is all because of my wonderfully supportive clients. So I am thrilled to announce that I am looking for a new team member to...
Super excited to share this very special album. I have had the opportunity to capture the births of one of my beloved clients, Melissa. Birth photography is such a powerful, intimate, and special...
Once a month I attend the Professional Photographers of America's local guild, the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association (TAPPA). Our guild consists of over 150 local Tampa Bay...
Do things look a a little different around here? They do for me, too! I have upgraded my blog and the process of getting everything jut how I want it might take me a bit (which is really no...
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
So you have probably heard this urban legend but the cookies are so good and I thought it was worth sharing. Anyone who brings me some will get a $100 print credit (I really LOVE cookies!) :) ...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Join Heather Lambie, of Your Home Editor, Certified Professional Organizer, on October 23 at 7pm at the studio of Andi Diamond Photography for her workshop, "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look...
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...
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...
My dad is so close to coming home from Tampa General Hospital. He is actually ready for discharge now but there were some issues with his insurance and home health care today. So, if all goes...
Great news- my Dad is doing wonderful! It has been a very challenging week for him (and me), but he was transferred out of the critical care unit and will probably be coming home this week!! ...
Dear Friends and Clients, My dad is in critical care in the hospital in South Florida. Â The studio will be closed tomorrow, Monday, August 23 until further notice. Â Tuesday's workshop is...
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...
Andi Diamond Photography will be closed today through Sunday, August 16. I will be on a much needed vacation with my family at the beach, soaking up some rays (but not like when I was a teen-ager...
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...
This month's spotlight is on Natalie Johnson, owner of Stroller Strides and Fit Chicks Enterprises. I think it is safe to call her a fitness "guru" as she has worked in the fitness industry her...
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!  ...
Come visit me at Smarty Pants on Thursday, June 18th from 5-8 pm for their GRAND RE-OPENING! They will have all kinds of great specials, adorable clothes, and WINE! What a great way to spend...
What an AWESOME event today in Hyde Park! Sure it was hot (OK, it was down right sweaty!), but the atmosphere was a blast, the kids were having an incredible time, there were a ton of fun things...
Looking for something fun to do on Saturday? Come visit Andi Diamond Photography at Fit Kids Playground!Here is the skinny: Fit Kids Playground When: Saturday, June 13th, 10am-2pm Where: Hyde...
I am a firm believer that everyone should have images of their family as artwork in their homes. I am also a big believer that moms need to be IN that artwork. (And I really love being in...
ME! Yep..it's my birthday today and I am a HUGE birthday freak...always have been and I am guessing I always will be. 25 at last...he he... It's the one day of the year when it is all about...
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...
I know...it's a day late! But to my defense, I was spending a beautiful weekend with my son and hubby out at the beach and did not even think about work. It is amazing how being only 30...
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...
OK, so math was never my strong suit. I avoided any math, statistics, or accounting classes in high school or college (I was also never a big history fan...but I digress..) I went to a PPA's...
Pete and I are leaving tomorrow for chilly Wausau, WI! Since 2001 we have had the honor of chaperoning the winter trip with the Wunsch Family Foundation. Our friend Jerry Wunsch started the...
What a fun, crazy week Tampa had for the Super Bowl! I have a few fun stories myself so here we go! Starting with Jordin Sparks! OK, so I admit...I LOVE American Idol- I have ever since...
Two weeks ago we went to South Florida for the national championship game. We had dinner with my grandma and then spent the following day with her. All seemed great- as great as things can be...
What a super exciting day in American history! Even my two year old had his eyes glued to the TV saying "Mommy, it is Ba Wok A Baba"- you would have to hear him say it...but trust me- it is the...
I am back from my conference in Phoenix- and full of ideas, inspiration, motivation, and excitement. Professional conferences tend to do that to most people and Imaging USA was no exception! ...
I will be out of the studio until Thursday, January 15 at Imaging USA, the Professional Photographers of America's national conference in Pheonix. I am very excited! I will be available via...
Orange and Blue....let's Go GATORS! And they sure did! WOW! What an amazing game! I was nervous enough to be one of the players! Pete lost his voice. We were both in and out...
I mean WIN the national championship! I am so excited! It is going to be a great game and I have a very good feeling about the Gators bringing home the title! I will be out of the studio...
I cannot believe 2009 is here! It seems the older I get, the faster time flies by (ok....now I sound like my mother!) Being the "big" gambler that I am, we went to Hard Rock for new years...
Whew! What a long and fun several days out at the Junior League Holiday Gift Market! This was my first year participating and I loved it! It was incredible meeting so many new...
I am super excited to annouce that Andi Diamond Photography is going to be a vendor at the Junior League's Holiday Gift Market this year at the Florida State Fairgrounds, November 6-9! Plan on...
Just a quick snip-it to encourage everyone to get out there and vote (if you have not already done so, and happen to be reading my blog instead! ha!!) Pete and I actually went on Saturday. In...
OK, so I have to admit- I usually delete these e-mails when I get them. I just don't have the time or the patience. (And really- I don't need the luck since I got an e-mail a few days ago saying...
I am so excited! I was published in a national photography magazine! If you have been reading my blog for a while, you already know about the Diamond Girls Gala that I had in February. I...
One of my clients e-mailed this to me. It was actually published in Housekeeping Monthly in 1955! Oh, how times have changed! ha! Of course Pete thinks it is full of good ideas! haha! ...
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, real, and sincere. I felt it, and so did everyone else in the room. The wedding that was months and months in the making was finally here- and these two could not have been more thrilled.I know this will make Arlene smile (Art's mom is so into...
Welcome to 2012, Andi- where Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and a plethora of other social media have taken over; and I cannot seem to keep up! Today I became the newest member of Pinterest. ...
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...
One of the key elements in creating beautiful portraits is looking and feeling your best, which includes the proper make-up. (I am lucky most mornings to even get my make-up on between going to the...
Recently I sat down in our studio with News Channel 8's Stacie Schabile, to be interviewed on a news story she was doing on Effective Complaining (which my sweet husband says I am really good...
I want to invite all of my Andi Diamond Photography families and friends out to Hyde Park in South Tampa on Saturday, November 20, 2010 for Heel to Heal, a 5k and 1 mile family fun run to benefit the...
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,...
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...
I am so excited that Andi Diamond Photography continues to grow- and it is all because of my wonderfully supportive clients. So I am thrilled to announce that I am looking for a new team member to...
Super excited to share this very special album. I have had the opportunity to capture the births of one of my beloved clients, Melissa. Birth photography is such a powerful, intimate, and special...
Once a month I attend the Professional Photographers of America's local guild, the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association (TAPPA). Our guild consists of over 150 local Tampa Bay...
Do things look a a little different around here? They do for me, too! I have upgraded my blog and the process of getting everything jut how I want it might take me a bit (which is really no...
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
So you have probably heard this urban legend but the cookies are so good and I thought it was worth sharing. Anyone who brings me some will get a $100 print credit (I really LOVE cookies!) :) ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Join Heather Lambie, of Your Home Editor, Certified Professional Organizer, on October 23 at 7pm at the studio of Andi Diamond Photography for her workshop, "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look...
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...
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...
My dad is so close to coming home from Tampa General Hospital. He is actually ready for discharge now but there were some issues with his insurance and home health care today. So, if all goes...
Great news- my Dad is doing wonderful! It has been a very challenging week for him (and me), but he was transferred out of the critical care unit and will probably be coming home this week!! ...
Dear Friends and Clients, My dad is in critical care in the hospital in South Florida. Â The studio will be closed tomorrow, Monday, August 23 until further notice. Â Tuesday's workshop is...
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...
Andi Diamond Photography will be closed today through Sunday, August 16. I will be on a much needed vacation with my family at the beach, soaking up some rays (but not like when I was a teen-ager...
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...
This month's spotlight is on Natalie Johnson, owner of Stroller Strides and Fit Chicks Enterprises. I think it is safe to call her a fitness "guru" as she has worked in the fitness industry her...
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!  ...
Come visit me at Smarty Pants on Thursday, June 18th from 5-8 pm for their GRAND RE-OPENING! They will have all kinds of great specials, adorable clothes, and WINE! What a great way to spend...
What an AWESOME event today in Hyde Park! Sure it was hot (OK, it was down right sweaty!), but the atmosphere was a blast, the kids were having an incredible time, there were a ton of fun things...
Looking for something fun to do on Saturday? Come visit Andi Diamond Photography at Fit Kids Playground!Here is the skinny: Fit Kids Playground When: Saturday, June 13th, 10am-2pm Where: Hyde...
I am a firm believer that everyone should have images of their family as artwork in their homes. I am also a big believer that moms need to be IN that artwork. (And I really love being in...
ME! Yep..it's my birthday today and I am a HUGE birthday freak...always have been and I am guessing I always will be. 25 at last...he he... It's the one day of the year when it is all about...
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...
I know...it's a day late! But to my defense, I was spending a beautiful weekend with my son and hubby out at the beach and did not even think about work. It is amazing how being only 30...
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...
OK, so math was never my strong suit. I avoided any math, statistics, or accounting classes in high school or college (I was also never a big history fan...but I digress..) I went to a PPA's...
Pete and I are leaving tomorrow for chilly Wausau, WI! Since 2001 we have had the honor of chaperoning the winter trip with the Wunsch Family Foundation. Our friend Jerry Wunsch started the...
What a fun, crazy week Tampa had for the Super Bowl! I have a few fun stories myself so here we go! Starting with Jordin Sparks! OK, so I admit...I LOVE American Idol- I have ever since...
Two weeks ago we went to South Florida for the national championship game. We had dinner with my grandma and then spent the following day with her. All seemed great- as great as things can be...
What a super exciting day in American history! Even my two year old had his eyes glued to the TV saying "Mommy, it is Ba Wok A Baba"- you would have to hear him say it...but trust me- it is the...
I am back from my conference in Phoenix- and full of ideas, inspiration, motivation, and excitement. Professional conferences tend to do that to most people and Imaging USA was no exception! ...
I will be out of the studio until Thursday, January 15 at Imaging USA, the Professional Photographers of America's national conference in Pheonix. I am very excited! I will be available via...
Orange and Blue....let's Go GATORS! And they sure did! WOW! What an amazing game! I was nervous enough to be one of the players! Pete lost his voice. We were both in and out...
I mean WIN the national championship! I am so excited! It is going to be a great game and I have a very good feeling about the Gators bringing home the title! I will be out of the studio...
I cannot believe 2009 is here! It seems the older I get, the faster time flies by (ok....now I sound like my mother!) Being the "big" gambler that I am, we went to Hard Rock for new years...
Whew! What a long and fun several days out at the Junior League Holiday Gift Market! This was my first year participating and I loved it! It was incredible meeting so many new...
I am super excited to annouce that Andi Diamond Photography is going to be a vendor at the Junior League's Holiday Gift Market this year at the Florida State Fairgrounds, November 6-9! Plan on...
Just a quick snip-it to encourage everyone to get out there and vote (if you have not already done so, and happen to be reading my blog instead! ha!!) Pete and I actually went on Saturday. In...
OK, so I have to admit- I usually delete these e-mails when I get them. I just don't have the time or the patience. (And really- I don't need the luck since I got an e-mail a few days ago saying...
I am so excited! I was published in a national photography magazine! If you have been reading my blog for a while, you already know about the Diamond Girls Gala that I had in February. I...
One of my clients e-mailed this to me. It was actually published in Housekeeping Monthly in 1955! Oh, how times have changed! ha! Of course Pete thinks it is full of good ideas! haha! ...
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 tend to be in a bit of a fog. Michael pulled up to the front door of my studio to let Courtney and Chloe out the the car and then went to park. Well, I guess in his daze, he did not realize that he had Lily in the car with him still. We watched...
I got to spend the afternoon with the lovely Elinsky family and meet their newest addition! He is such cute little bundle of joy and I can tell that he will be getting a lot of love... especially...
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...
I absolutely adore capturing newborns! Little smiles, coos, cries…how could you not love babies?! That’s why I was so thrilled to photograph this little bundle of joy and the excited family...
Every month, I have the opportunity to capture this adorable little bundle of joy! We have now reached nine months old…wow! She is growing into such a beautiful little girl. It’s been such...
It's always exciting when our sweet newborns get published. This Tampa newborn photography session was to welcome baby Cruz into the family, and he is just precious. Thank you Boundary Stone Baby for...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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). ...
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...
There is something so incredible about photographing newborns...their "freshness", their innocence, their flaky skin. I wonder how many full moons we have had recently because I have had so many...
Isn't it the best feeling when you can feel the love in a family? Bailey is the youngest daughter and her big sisters just gush all over her. They are so excited to do everything they can do...
I just love photographing 6 month olds. They are starting to discover their own personalities and are just so yummy!! Gabe is one of those yummy babies. I could just gobble him up. He...
Isn't that such a great name? I love unique names. Gates is named after her grandmother, so her name has alot of meaning, too! Here are just a few of my faves!I truly love the tender...
As promised, here are some more images from the Cricle of Friends winter trip from last week. (My PC just does not like me very much so I had to wait until I got back home to my beloved MAC!...
It's no secret that I love photographing 6 and 7 month olds! They are so animated and excited about their surroundings. And most of the time, they are not fast enough yet to run away from my...
Dear Diary, I am so glad that I met Diane of D's Darling Designs! She designs the most FABULOUS children's clothing! When I first saw her line, I immediately knew I wanted to work with...
Have a mentioned before how much I just love the squishy, yummy legs of babies? I could just gobble them uo- and little Miss Caitlin is no exception! She is scrumptious! Here are just a...
What an absolute doll is little Miss Ava?! A beautiful little peanut! Ava's mommy, Susan, and I worked together at Shriners Hospitals for Children (which if you don't know about Shriners,...
Meet Evan and his mommy, Dawn. Evan just turned one- and I am sure that his parents are amazed at how fast that first year flew by! (Ethan's first year was gone in the blink of an eye for...
I am laughing as I write this diary entry because (as Catherine will attest to), we spent the first 15 minutes or so of this session drying off Catherine! ha! And she was just as cool as a...
