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Boho Beach Senior Session| Plant City Senior Photographer | High school Portraits



August 2, 2018

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“God is good all the time and all the time God is good.”

That was the quote that Gina gave me in her pre-session questionnaire. It stuck with me because I just thought how perfect is that quote?

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^^^ (She reminds me so much of Julia Roberts in this picture!) ^^^

I’m going to be honest here…I’m not this funny! She is just a naturally happy, smiling person. She definitely made my job as a photographer even more fun! πŸ™‚

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Mommy and Me Family Session| Plant City Family Photographer | Family Portraits



July 22, 2018

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Let me begin by saying this….HOW FREAKING CUTE IS SHE???

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I may be biased because this is my adorable niece but she is about the cutest thing ever! I took pictures for her 5th birthday last year and again this year for her 6th; the growth between us both is insane. Just look at the difference here!

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{2017 is on the left and obviously 2018 is on the right. I’m pretty proud of my progress!}

She is turning into such a sweet, sassy little grown up. She is tiny; just like her mama but she is so grown. She is quiet and shy but she kicks butt at martial arts. She’s such an amazing little girl already.

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Plus, her mommy is the first person (other than my husband) to have suggested me becoming a photographer. I have always loved photography but never really considered the idea of pursuing photography as a career…because I was terrified of not being good enough. I STILL struggle with this; which I think is normal in any field of work that you’re passionate about. If it wasn’t something I cared about I wouldn’t be worried. But because I have this fear and this worry it just pushes me to keep learning, to keep going…to keep striving to become the best photographer that I can be.

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This was the session, for me, that pushed me even more. Not out of fear or worry this time though…but out of happiness. I LOVED this session. I love these girls, I love their outfits, I love the ideas my sister-in-law had and I love the way they all turned out. Every single one. So this was the session that proved to me I CAN do this. I have improved from a year ago and I will keep getting better.

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{I also took Amanda’s engagement pictures and let me tell you; if I was proud of this session I was mind blow with her engagement pictures! Stay tuned for those…}

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Dreamy Senior Portrait Session | Plant City Senior Photographer | High school Portraits



June 30, 2018

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At the beginning of this year I set a goal to earn enough through photography to upgrade my camera…I told myself I would meet that goal by June. I was giving myself half of the year to achieve it. I put my heart and mind into it and by March I was able to purchase the camera I had been drooling over! It just shows that if you put your mind to it and believe you can do it; it will happen! This was my first session using my new and improved camera. Let me just say that I was NOT disappointed.

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The picture below is one of my favorite images from this gorgeous senior session! This girl was such a natural that it would be impossible to just pick 1 (or 3) favorites from her session.

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She has such an easy going, sweet personality, and I feel like that really shines through in her portraits. That is my goal as a photographer, especially for high school seniors. I want to highlight and capture their personality so it can shine through for the world to see who they really are.

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This has to be the dreamiest picture I think I’ve ever posted. The lighting, the trees, her dress and smile…I can’t help but think of fairies and magic (yes, I am a 30 something year old woman thinking about fairies but it’s the picture!). It reminds me of this quote “May the light of the sun illuminate your heart, that your heart may illuminate the world.”

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I basically love every image from her session! She is such a sweet, smart, calm girl; and I really do mean calm because I asked if she was scared of snakes and her reply was “Well I wouldn’t go screaming and running if I saw one” which my response to that was “What! I would!” πŸ˜‚ I can’t wait to see where life takes her after high school graduation!

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Alexis turns Three! | Plant City Family Photographer | Family Portraits



June 18, 2018

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It’s crazy to think it’s already been 1 year since I first photographed this little girl! Her mama and I have been friends since high school so when I started to venture into photography she was my first willing client. (As a point of reference you can visit my blog post from their very first session – Alexis Turns Two )

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This family has supported my dream of being a photographer since day 1. I’ve had a lot of ups and downs with my confidence. I’ve compared myself to all of the amazing photographers around me; I’ve filled my head with self doubt. I’ve questioned if I’m good enough to turn this into a full time career…and every time I get low (I honestly mean every time) this family has brought my spirits back up. Whether its Ashley just being sweet or Josh saying to keep up the good work or Alexis giving me the perfect smile, they always remind me to keep pushing myself for my dreams. And those are the kind of people and friends everyone needs in their life!

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Now that I’m beginning my adventure into in-home lifestyle sessions they have supported me in that as well. Ashley gives so many ideas and is just overall such a sweet, helpful, inspiring person to be around.

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And to make this session even MORE adorable, these guys came to visit us πŸ™‚

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Seriously though…could this family be any cuter??? They just celebrated their 12 year wedding anniversary and I couldn’t be prouder of them! Oh! And they are high school sweethearts…how perfect is that?

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With all that said…Happy third birthday, Alexis!!!

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Disney Themed Wedding in Brandon, FL by a Plant City Lifestyle Family Photographer :)



June 10, 2018

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful couple’s wedding a few months ago. Let me start this by explaining that I am not your typical “wedding” photographer. I’m just not. I’m a quiet, shy, introvert, and I am okay with that. But because of this weddings drain me. I love them, I love how fun they are, how beautiful they are…I love celebrating two people who have found their perfect match. I love all of it; but after being around so many people I need alone time to re-energize myself. Which is impossible considering I have a 3 year old and a husband. I have always had a love for photography but my passion for it was born with my son. Which means that he will always come first to me…which means if I take on large weddings I can not be the best mom to him that I can be.

So with all of that said…this wedding was amazing! Was I drained afterwards, yes. But because it was such an intimate wedding it only took me a few hours to recoup. πŸ™‚
I knew when I walked into the room where the bride and her bridesmaids were getting ready that this was my kind of wedding. My first hint? THEY WERE PLAYING DISNEY MUSIC! I love Disney and of course the music so that was a sure sign this was going to be fun.

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There were so many Disney details throughout the decorations and I loved it all. (There’s actually a hidden mickey somewhere…keep reading to see!)

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This wedding was so sweet and emotional…the happiness between everyone was tangible. I’ve photographed a few weddings and I have attended plenty but I have never FELT the love between both families and the newlyweds like I did here.

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***The Hidden Mickey****

I mean, really, who wouldn’t have fun at a wedding where they have a hidden mickey??? It was amazing. Everyone there was so sweet and happy. It was beautiful. And of course everyone was hilarious and just so much fun!

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This was truly a Disney wedding…just like Disney is the “happiest place on Earth” I think this wedding was the “Happiest wedding on Earth”. πŸ™‚

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Lifestyle Engagement Session in Lakeland, FL



May 27, 2018

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I can’t believe this amazing couple is getting married in less than 2 months! They are so cute together and so sweet. I loved watching them together and how she kept laughing through their whole session.

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This was such a special location for me to photograph their engagement session at…because it’s where MY engagement pictures were taken almost 11 years ago. Hollis Gardens in Lakeland, FL is absolutely GORGEOUS and definitely a popular place for portraits. I love every session I photograph there.

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Towards the end of the session the sky started turning orange/pink and it was amazingly beautiful. Then the dark clouds started rolling in and it was even better! The darker ones turned out to be my favorite just because those clouds were perfection! I’m so thankful they chose me to capture these beautiful memories for them.

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Wishing them all the love and happiness in the world,

christine

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Adorable Family Session in Apollo Beach, FL



May 17, 2018

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I met this adorable family at my son’s daycare. She told me that they had not had family pictures taken in YEARS; which I understand because life gets so busy. I’m absolutely honored that they chose me to capture these memories for them.

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Family sessions are my absolute FAVORITE. I just love the whole family dynamic and seeing everyone interact with each other. It’s just so much fun and meaningful to me. Which, of course, makes sense because I started really diving into photography when my son was born. So my passion 100% stems from capturing family memories.

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I feel like every time I finish a families gallery I think to myself “This might be my favorite session!” But I love them all. I think they are all my favorites! lol. But this one; the location was gorgeous and very versatile PLUS their style was ON POINT. I love that she picked two colors and coordinated everyone’s outfits. They are not matchy-matchy, they do not blend in together; each one compliments the other and it is style perfection.

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When it comes to siblings I try to make sure I get both parents with each child by themselves, I want to make sure they each feel special and have that special picture with their parents. I also, of course, love capturing the bond between the siblings. When I was growing up my mom would take us to portrait studios for our pictures…so we would just sit there and look pretty. There was no connection between my sister and I. It basically documented our appearance and our age but that was it. It didn’t show our relationship or personalities (except my sour face and my sister’s cheezy smile).  That is why I try so hard to make sure I capture authentic moments; especially between siblings.

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I love greenery…I feel like that is what I am drawn to. Forests, woods…fields of flowers. I’m just naturally drawn to those places. BUT there is definitely something to be said for the beach. The water, the sand, the beautiful sunsets…I love them. Apollo Beach has it all…the beach and the greenery. It’s absolutely amazing!

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Funny story about this session…the water was FREEZING! This girl did NOT care. Not one bit. But the little guy? He put his feet in the water and let it rise to his ankles but that was IT. He was out of there lol. I can’t blame him though!

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It’s sessions like these that just fuel my love for photography…its what keeps pushing me forward; keeps me learning and growing so that I can be a better photographer. christine

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Vicky – the lovely face behind @Igersplantcity Plant City, FL



May 2, 2018

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My favorite quote says “It isn’t the mind that creates beautiful work; it’s the soul…” Joe Duncan. I feel so passionately about this and I think Vicky is a prime example of it. She took a simple instagram page and made it into something amazing, a place that connects businesses, creatives/artists, and Plant City locals. It brings everyone in the community together which is such a beautiful thing and it all started with her.

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Not only did she single handedly create @Igersplantcity (Instagramers of Plant City) but she is the sweetest person I think I’ve ever met! So it makes perfect sense that she has been able to bring so many people together. AND she has a brilliant mind; her ideas are inspiring and creative. She’ll tell me a list of her ideas that she’s not even trying to use for herself but just marketing ideas or fun ideas…it’s amazing how many fun, unique things she comes up with!

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I’ve known her for less than a year and she has already helped my business grow in so many ways. She asked me to participate in an “Instagram takeover” of her page which I LOVED. Then she recommended me as a photographer for her mom’s wedding and another client, who just booked a session with me, was referred by her. Vicky is just a genuinely caring, gracious soul. I promise if you were to meet her you would instantly be friends!

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Oh and she loves cats soooo….that’s something I can obviously relate to! lol

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Tripp’s 1st Birthday Cake Smash, Plant City FL



April 22, 2018

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I always LOVE cake smash sessions and 1st birthdays. I feel like that is such a huge milestone! I always make sure that I get at least a few family pictures before the cake smashing begins (if the parents are willing, of course!).

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When I think back on my son turning a year old I actually didn’t have a cake smash session for him. I had 1 year old pictures taken for his birthday invitations…but no cake. After photographing these sessions for others I regret not doing it! Sure I got plenty of pictures of him at his partying smashing his cake but he was in his highchair and it just wasn’t nearly as cute as it could have been.

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So this is actually one of my favorite images from this session; even though he has his hands in front of his face. Even with his pouty face he just looks so cute. This poor little guy was so sick for his session! It didn’t matter how many bubbles I blew or how many times I asked if there was a doggy on my head; he did not want to smile. I completely understand…he had just woken up from a nap AND he didn’t feel good. I wouldn’t want to smile either!

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Oh the excitement of having your first cake! This was the best smile I was able to get out of him and I think it was the anticipation lol. He dove into his cake and was honestly one of the best cake smashers I’ve seen! He devoured it and got the icing ALL over his face. It was perfect.

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It was all fun and games until he got icing in his eye. That was a first for me and I felt SO bad. Poor little guy! He was good after it was rinsed off him, thankfully. He was such a trooper during this session while he was sick. I had to text his mama a few days after our session just to make sure he was feeling better; which he was! Maybe it was the cake πŸ˜‰

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Unicorn Themed Cake Smash Session in Plant City, FL



April 17, 2018

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Fun fact: When I was teenager (about 16 years ago -_- ) I was obsessed with unicorns. Like OBSESSED. I had unicorn decals on my first car (a black thunderbird thank you very much) for Pete’s sake. Needless to say unicorn themed parties weren’t exactly a thing back then so I am LOVING this Unicorn themed cake smash session! The teenage me is practically squealing with happiness lol.

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This sweet little girl was ALL smiles. She honestly has to be the easiest and happiest 1 year old I’ve ever photographed. She was just too cute the whole entire time! I always offer a customized chalkboard sign with cake smash sessions because 1.) I personally think they’re adorable and 2.) it helps me get to know these sweet almost-toddlers better.

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I might not use all of the information I’m given (although being able to play “itsy bitsy spider” for her because I know it’s her favorite song would be helpful if she wasn’t feeling her pictures being taken) it helps me connect with them. For example I immediately thought of my own little one when I saw her favorite TV character is PJ masks. I also appreciate that she loves potatoes and cheese because I can totally relate to that! πŸ™‚

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Needless to say I LOVED everything about this session. I think it honestly comes down to the fact that I have the cutest, the sweetest, and the best clients ever. β™₯β™₯β™₯

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