What a beautiful wedding day for Brie and Sean at the Westshore Yacht Club. Brie and Sean met through mutual friends in Ft. Lauderdale; after some long distance dating, Brie moved from Tampa, they got engaged, and are now happily married! Sean is originally from south Africa (yes, he has an amazing accent!) and and is a tennis pro and Brie works in IT. They now live in south Florida, coincidentally by my old home in Cooper City. We...
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Brides and grooms! Looking for some beautiful reception decor inspiration? We know trying to put all of the design pieces together for a tablescape can be challenging, especially if you are unsure of...
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Stacy and Pat married on Saturday at St. Lawrence Church and had their wedding reception at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club. To know these two is to truly love them, to be welcomed in to their...
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Nadia and Shay's wedding was a much anticipated event, their beautiful Tampa wedding was the FIRST EVER at Armature Works! This historic building has been in construction for quite a while, so it was...
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This week's wedding inspiration is about one of our favorite things at the wedding reception...the cake! We can never leave a wedding without enjoying the deliciousness of a bride and grooms...
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It was a beautiful evening for our first wedding happy hour at Andi Diamond Photography. We had an exclusive list of talented wedding professionals there to swoon future brides and grooms with their...
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This week's "Friendor Friday" brings some sweetness to the ADP blog! We are thrilled to have Alla, bakery chef extraordinaire of The Cake Zone and owner of the new, beautiful wedding and event venue,...
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This week's "Friendor Friday" is all about our friends at Hands on Sweets, Chef Marie and Chef Carlos! (Be sure to check out their awesome, new website!) When and how did you decide to become...
Alex and Chad's Tampa wedding at the Marriott Waterside was one we were counting down for; not only are they both genuine, loving people, but they are also full of fun and have great senses of humor- we knew their day would be full of laughter..and it was! First off, Alex and her beautiful bridesmaids made us feel as if we were part of the bridal party, this is something we thoroughly love, and they made us feel like one of the crew immediately...
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What an absolutely perfect day it was in Tampa on Saturday for Caitlyn and Matt's Armature Works wedding! While I am always honored to photograph a couple's wedding, this one was particularly...
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Planning a wedding is stressful, we know, so each week we try and provide some wedding inspirations from our real couples' weddings to help. This week is all about the ceremony. Take a peek at where...
This week's "Friendor Friday" is all about Christi Winsor from Winsor Event Studio! (and yes, we are doing it on Thursday because we have a beautiful Tampa wedding to showcase tomorrow...so make sure to come back!) Christi is a fabulous Tampa wedding planner, catering to brides all over the Tampa Bay area! Tell us a bit about yourself and your company: One thing most people don’t expect about me is that I have a Masters degree in...
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We are so honored to have Suzanne, owner of Datz, Dough, and Roux (which happen to be some of south Tampa's more popular and raved about restaurants) take over the ADP blog today for our weekly...
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We are so thrilled to have Kristin and Kaylea, owners and wedding planner gurus of Confetti Events, take over the ADP blog for our weekly "friendor friday" spotlight! These talented gals and their...
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We are so excited to have Michelle James, event coordinator of the Davis Islands Garden Club take over the ADP blog this week for our "Friendor Friday!" We have had the honor of working with Michelle...
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We are so excited to have Natalie, wedding planning genius of Burkle Events, take over the ADP blog to talk about her business and our course..herself! We have been honored to work with Burkle...
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We are so honored to have Lainey Dunn, catering sales manager for the Straz Center for Performing Arts in downtown Tampa, take over the ADP blog for our weekly "Friendor Friday!" Tell...
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We are so thrilled to have Mary Barnett, catering sales manager for The Hotel Zamora, take over the ADP blog today for our weekly "Friendor Friday!' We have had a handful of beautiful weddings (real...
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We are so excited to have Andrea from Andrea Layne Floral Design, floral extraordinaire, take over the ADP blog for our weekly "friendor Friday!" How and when did you get started in the floral...
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We are so honored to have Tracie Domino, the very talented wedding planner, take over the ADP blog to talk about her business Tracie Domino Events. She has been helping brides in the Tampa area and...
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This week's Friendor Friday is all about Melissa, owner of Chefin! Her delicious and beautiful treats will make any wedding or event that much sweeter (see what I did there?). When and...
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We are so honored to have our good friends, Stephanie and Marty, from FH Weddings and Events take over the ADP blog to talk about their business and the amazing weddings and events they help create:...
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This week' "Friendor Friday" is all about Anna Coats- the wedding blogger extraordinaire of Marry Me Tampa Bay! How did you get into blogging? I've been writing for almost 20 years. I...
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This week's "Friendor Friday" shines a spotlight on Ashley West, manager of The White Magnolia Bridal Collection Tampa! This Tampa bridal store is nestled in the trendy location of Hyde Park Village....
We are super excited to start a new weekly edition to our blog called. "Friendor" Friday! We will have some of Tampa's best and talented wedding vendors take over the ADP blog to talk about their business and offer some tips and insight about their part in the wedding industry. Each week will highlight a "friendor" in a different field so you can meet and learn about these amazing individuals! First up is our good friend and wedding coordinator,...
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This is Alexis Vitkovic and her personal branding session. Alexis, Founder, and CEO of Made 2 Macro, has a passion for nutrition and health. Made 2 Macro is a personalized meal prepping service....
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...
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I love the fresh and vibrant look we got for Michele's headshot portrait session. Michele A. Mathews is the founding owner of Mathews' HR Consulting Services. This woman is such a gem! She has a...
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This is what winter looks like in Florida, and I love it! Isn't wonderful that family portrait sessions can happen all year round in the sunshine state. You can always count on Florida to give you a...
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Black and whites are always a win when it comes to boudoir. Boudoir is supposed to be sexy not sexual. I think black and whites do a perfect job of setting the sexy tone in anyone's boudoir gallery....
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I had such a great time shooting a family session for Becky and Drew. This was a three generation portrait session and the images came out perfect! It is so special to see three generations all...
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Saltwater, sand, and a sunset. That's all you need for a unforgettable florida-esque engagement session. I was glad to work my sunset portrait magic for Sarah and Kyle's engagement session. The...
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What is branding photography? It is the story and feeling that you want your clients and prospective clients to FEEL about you and your company- often before they even know you or your services. I...
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As you all know, COVID-19 has taken a toll on all of us. The pandemic has especially taken a toll on charity and fund raising events. I wanted think of creative way to raise funds for the Children's...
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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...
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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...
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The thing I love most about personal branding sessions is seeing my client's take their passion and turn it into a business. Earlier this week I got to meet with Krista and create the first branding...
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Boudoir is meant to take you out of your comfort zone but it is not meant to make you feel uncomfortable. Whatever you bring to your shoot should make you feel confident, beautiful, and sexy. Of...
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I take great responsibility in creating a space for my clients to feel comfortable, and safe. The space you are in during your boudoir session is one of the most important elements to making my...
"How to get a bikini body: 1) buy a bikini 2) put it on your body." — Whitney, ADP Diamond Girl Wise words from an ADP Diamond Girl. I love it when my clients carrying on the mindset of self love...
I LOVE helping women (and men, small businesses) SHINE when it comes to personal branding! Right or wrong, people make a judgement about you and your business within just a few seconds of looking at...
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My heart was (and still is) so heavy amidst the events of George Floyd's death. I wanted to do something but getting caught in a peaceful protest that is sabotaged into a violent one was a risk that...
Andi Diamond Photography and The Spring of Tampa Bay Recently, I had the amazing opportunity of interview CEO of The Spring of Tampa Bay, Mindy Murphy. The Spring's mission is to prevent domestic...
Andi Diamond Photography and #thefrontstepsproject Shortly after the storm of COVID-19 came to be, I heard about a photographer out of Massachusetts doing something called #thefrontstepsproject. It...
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Hey ladies! It's time to address some elephants in the room. If you're having some doubts about doing boudoir, you are not alone:) Boudoir is an exciting experience and it shouldn't be giving you...
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Diamond Girls Take Turks and Caicos! Take in the stunning ocean views from outdoor living areas with a pool, hot tub, loungers, hammock and barbecue, or get close to the water on the provided kayaks...
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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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An unforgettable night at The Cuban Club, PACKED with energy! The perfect venue, awesome food, amazing entertainment, and a proposal! BlueGrace pulled out all the stops...including Flo Rida......
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Clean and crisp. Professional and fierce. Inviting and strong-the perfect headshot formula. At Andi Diamond Photography, your headshots will capture more than just professionalism. They will capture...
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Beauty sessions are all about the celebration of you, right now, in the moment, just as you are. This session is one of the best examples of what celebrating you precisely looks like. This session...
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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...
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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...
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Beauty shoots ooze confidence and this newly wed was shinning during her beauty shoot. A woman showing off her femininity is so empowering and I am so fortunate to get to surround myself and shoot...
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We are so lucky to announce that our beautiful bride, Ashley,is on the cover of Tampa Bay Weddings Magazine! You can view her stunning Palm Harbor wedding at the DonCesar by clicking...
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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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The gift of a child! What a beautiful thing to shoot. I have been lucky enough to see this family grow into the beautiful one that it is today! It started off with Kelsey and Drew's engagement...
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Introducing baby Anthony! I've been photographing this family long before Anthony was even a gleam in his parents eyes. I photographed his parents engagement session and then their wedding and have...
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Taking the time to add headshots to enhance your look in the business world is very beneficial! Your look goes a long way with your branding, whether in corporate, your own business or even as a...
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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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For Jill's corporate headshots we wanted to go with more lifestyle type of session. We wanted the look and feel to match that of the homes that she frequently sells. So we staged her session...
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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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Capturing this beautiful mom and her three boys is such a thrill for me, especially since I've been the newborn photographer for all of these 3 babies! It's so special to see the smiles, love and...
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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...
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What would a wedding be without a little bling-bling!? We love being able to capture our fabulous bride and grooms amazing diamond engagement rings and wedding rings- they are all just so lovely!...
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I had the honor of spending some time at The BRIDE - Tampa last month, capturing some of their lovely gowns and the ladies behind all of the magic. "The Bride was brought to life with a desire to...
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I always enjoy having the sweet "B" family into the ADP studio for portraits. This special occasion was in celebration of Dylan turning 1! I think it's safe to say he rocked his 1 year portrait...
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We are so excited to see Kaitlin and Pete's elegant Rusty Pelican wedding published on Marry Me Tampa Bay! To read their article and see more images, click the image below!
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We are so excited to see Nada and Mina's south Tampa wedding published in Tampa Bay Weddings! To view the online version of the magazine, click the image below!
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I had such a great time with Jessie for her Tampa senior photography session. Isn't she beautiful? Jessie actually lives in Illinois, but Florida sounded like the perfect place to take her senior...
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We all know Valentine's day is a very popular day for couples to get engaged, like Queen Bey says, "If you like it then you shoulda' put a ring on it!" For this reason we wanted to give something...
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I have been photographing the adorable "S" family for years now and I am always excited to capture portraits for them. For this Tampa family photography session I ventured out to their home in Odessa...
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Baby Vivienne has to be one of the cutest things..ever! I have been photographing this adorable family since the oldest, Wilson, was a baby and I have enjoyed watching their family grow. This Tampa...
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This week's "Fun Fact Friday" is all about ME, Kristin! Besides being a self-proclaimed chocoholic, my other favorite food to eat is seafood! I just can't get enough! If I could pick one food to eat...
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I had so much fun with with Alicia and Tony at their Tampa engagement session. These two lovebirds flew down from Ohio to spend some quality time with me in front of the camera, as Florida...
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Look at this little munchkin! Baby Coltsten stopped by the studio for his Tampa newborn session and was such a perfect little model for me..check out all of his cuteness!
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This week's Fun Fact Friday is all about me, Kristin! One thing I absolutely LOVE getting is a good manicure/pedicure. I have to go once a month and my nail specialist, Son, is the only person I will...
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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...
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It's that time again for Fun Fact Friday and this week is all about me, Kristin! This month is my favorite month of the ENTIRE year because...it's my birthday month! I have the same theory as Andi...
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We can't begin to explain how absolutely ecstatic we are to be sharing this amazing post-wedding Haute and Hitched photography session we captured at Bella Collina. We had the pleasure of...
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We have just been featured on Buzzfeed's "31 Beautiful Ideas for a Book Inspired Wedding," so cool! We are grateful to be recognized for one of our images of an engagement session at the Oxford...
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We are so honored to be recognized in Borrowed and Blue for the "Must-Have Photos for Tampa Bay Weddings!" We absolutely love capturing all of the special moments at our weddings and we are thrilled...
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This week's Fun Fact Friday is about the boss lady, Andi! During Andi's senior year of high school, she skipped homecoming to camp out for tickets to see U2's "One" tour in concert. Sure enough,...
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We had the BEST time playing paparazzi for these two lovebirds during their St. Petersburg engagement session. Both of them had us in stitches as we strolled through downtown. Come to find out, they...
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A little rain never hurt anybody, and it didn't stop us from creating a beautiful engagement session for Caprice and Matt! These two love-birds are making their wedding a royal affair so we ventured...
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These two little lovebirds are just the cutest. Andi and I smiled and laughed the entire evening with them, no really. We love when couples show up ready to have fun, and they did just that for their...
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This week's Fun Fact Friday is all about the head honcho- Andi! One of her favorite new things (well, new to Tampa anyways) is Trader Joe's! This new little slice of heaven opened just a few blocks...
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Had such a nice day at the University of Tampa for the Rahaim family's portrait session; they are such a sweet and fun bunch. I love the greenery and atmosphere on campus, and really loving this...
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We had a great time in the studio for this Tampa maternity session for Nidia and Flavio! They will soon be welcoming a baby girl into the world, Scarlett, and I can't wait to meet her- I'm sure she...
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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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This week's "FFF" is all about, Andi! One thing Andi is not, is a morning person. BUT she wishes she was so she is turning to technology to help. Introducing....The Peaceful Progression Wake-up...
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This week's fun fact is all about me, Kristin! One fact about me (that I recently started) is taking oil of oregano everyday. WHAT? Well, my sister actually got me onto the kick- she was told it...
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This week's Fun Fact Friday is about me, Kristin! One thing I am OBSESSED with is...Samoa Girl Scout cookies. So what if I bought 6 boxes the other day? The funny thing is that I actually don't like...
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This week's Fun Fact Friday is about the boss, Andi! One of Andi's guiltiest pleasures is a good old fashioned cup of lemonade. The catch? It has to be the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Some...
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There's nothing better than starting the day with a rockin' wedding publication! We are so glad that Borrowed and Blue has featured one of our lovely couples, Julie and Steve, and their beautiful St....
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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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We are very excited here at Andi Diamond Photography to introduce our newest portrait session called, "Mini Diamond Sessions!" Mini Diamond Sessions will be a a fun and fabulous mini-portrait session...
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This little cutie came into the studio recently to have some Tampa children's portraits taken. Noah just finished Kindergarten and is looking forward to having some fun this summer! Check back...
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Hey guys! This week's Fun Fact Friday is all about me, Kristin! There are so many random and weird things about me, which are mostly embarrassing, but I figured I would kick off my first fun fact...
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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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Sisters Karen, Lisa, Sue and Jenny rarely have a chance to see each other. Scattered between California and Europe it's hard for them to reunite, even for the holidays. So this year, they came up...
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I've seen a lot of cute engagement sessions on Pinterest lately where couples have brought their "fur babies" along for the shoot. Let me just say, I love this idea! Engagement sessions are all about...
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Shawn and Kathy are probably one of the most adorable couples I've had the pleasure of photographing (and that's saying a lot!). They've been friends for 10 years, but only started dating when Shawn...
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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...
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I knew immediately at Ray and Nadiah's engagement session that their wedding was going to be a blast to photograph. Let's start with the obvious. These two are simply put...stunning. Their...
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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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I am quite a bit behind on my diary entries (I tend to be a bit better on Facebook...too much viral marketing to keep up with now-a-days.....do I sound like my mother back in the days when CD's came...
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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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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...
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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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Actually, I prefer to call it "constructive feedback" and not "critique" or "constructive criticism," which has a horribly negative feel to it. The whole point of feedback is to learn and get...
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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 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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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...
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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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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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Amber and David make me smile. Maybe because I can tell that they make each other smile so much. And isn't that what love and marriage are all about?! I cannot wait to photograph their wedding...
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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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 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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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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Just wanted to share some info on 2 upcoming events that I think many of you will be interested in!On Thursday, June 18th from 5-8pm, Smarty Pants Kids' Boutique will be having a grand...
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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...
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Yippee! My new wedding website is alive and kicking! I have been photographing weddings (and engagement sessions, trash the dress sessions, bridal sessions...) for a while now, and felt it...
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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...
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Ok, well to be honest...Josh graduated last year. He is actually a college freshman now but he never got the opportunity to do high school senior photography (and the high school senior...
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You are invited to a maternity open house at Look Who's Kickin'! Come check it out- and grab one of my brochures on infant massage. I have been teaching infant massage for over ten years, in...
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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...
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I am always so thrilled to have a portrait session with the H. family. Our last shoot, just 2 weeks ago, was in the hospital at Graham's birth! And he has already changed since then. He...
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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...
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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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Jen never had a bridal session. She and Charlie have been married for 8 years now...and let's face it- every girl wants a bridal photgraphy session. Or a Trash the Dress session. Whatever you...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
