When Kim first called me, she had a story to share. A true reason why she wanted (and NEEDED) custom portrait photography. You see, she and Wes would be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary on November 1st. They never had wedding pictures created. She has been wanting this forever, and now was the perfect time for them to celebrate their love. She knew what she wanted- classic, beautiful, timeless black and white relationship...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Look at this beautiful family…aren’t they stunning? I have been photographing them for years, and it has been a wonderful journey watching them grow! I recently photographed their laughs,...
I capture the W family’s portraits every month, as we are creating a photo gallery for a wall within their home. I always look forward to their sessions, as watching their little one grow and the...
This little angel is now seven months old, and she couldn’t be more adorable! Every month I capture her portraits for a gallery that we will be creating among a wall within their new home. I...
The R family certainly flaunted a bold appearance for their Tampa family photo session! How could you not love those red dresses? And, let’s not forget about dad who completed his ladies’ gowns...
Gorgeous water, beautiful sand, a stunning sunset; the B family’s family photo session was so much fun to capture! This lovely family comes all the way from Texas for Thanksgiving for a...
I was honored with the opportunity to capture Mom and Dad’s wedding years ago! After joining together, they have since welcomed two lovely girls into the world, in addition to Kelly’s (mom’s)...
A sparkly dress, a gorgeous gown, a tuxedo; this mother had a unique and funky vision for their family photo session in Tampa, and I’m certainly glad she did! As the images we captured were so...
Children light up our lives…and photos! Which is one of the many reasons as to why I greatly enjoyed capturing the T Family's Tampa family photo session. These three little ones joined their...
There is certainly nothing more heartwarming than the loving bond of a family! That’s why I was so honored with the opportunity to capture the H Family's Tampa family photo session. A gorgeous...
When you hear the words “family photos”, what comes to mind? If it’s you and your family lined up in matching clothes as you present fake smiles for the camera, turn right around, as that’s...
October has arrived! And, better yet, it’s family portrait month! You can celebrate the loving bond that your family shares by taking part in a Tampa family photo session. After all, every family...
I first photographed this beautiful family when mommy and daddy decided to have their Tampa maternity portrait session! Then, I had the opportunity to photograph their little one, Jhett, when he was...
I have been photographing the K family since they were pregnant with their first child, and it is always a pleasure to see these two boys bloom. This year we created family portraits for them while...
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...
Oh how we adore this sweet family! We had had the pleasure of photographing Francelly and Angel for their Tampa maternity session and Tampa newborn session (click to view) and we were so excited to...
This year for Christmas I decided the best present to gift my mom would be a portrait session with her and my sister, and who better to capture it than Andi! This is something we haven't done in...
Ohhh, how I just love beautiful Florida sunshine. Mix that with an amazing family portrait session and you get all of this goodness! It was a perfect day to the "Q" family's Tampa session, and...
Could not have asked for a better day to photograph the C family! Tiffany, Larry, and their two boys were just a pleasure to work with and it was special time for them to be together while their...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It feels so good to post something good on my blog. After the last 2 weeks, little Miss Meara is the perfect way to get back on track with teaser images for my clients and blog stalkers! Newborns...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 get older! You will have your hands full. Alicia! HA!
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,...
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...
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...
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...
