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Wow, it is time for me to catch up on blogging! This has been quite a busy holiday season! So...here goes!  Our beautiful subject is Ashleigh who was in need of some new business portraits, along with some fun ones too.  Michaela Vattimo did all the styling and Barbie Mercedes did Ashleigh's hair and make-up.  This was all part of our Custom Style Portrait Boutique, where we provide fashion expertise (Michaela), hair and make-up and an enjoyable and fun photography session :-)


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Lillian is now 6 months old! I love the 6-8 month ages, they are so cute and chubby! :-) Here are a few of my favorite photos from the shoot. We chose to do it at my studio along with a few outside locations close by. I have to add that Lillian's mother made the adorable flower hat as well as a few other outfits...she's so creative! This photo cracks me up...what an expression!


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I'm a little behind on keeping up with my blog...but it is only because I have had so many events and portraits to shoot!  Crazy busy season has begun, and I love it! Except for not having the time to put all these photos up!  Anyway, I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet couple's wedding a little over a month ago.  I photographed her sister's wedding about two years ago and it was so fun seeing the whole family again.  As you can see Melissa is an absolutely gorgeous bride.  Their wedding was at Sanibel Harbour Resort, which added some great views!  Melissa and Chad, I wish you all the best...


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What a fun couple! They had me laughing the entire shoot, except when I stepped in a fire ant pile (yikes!).  Jenna's sister-in-law and mom did a great job keeping everyone cool thanks to their handy dandy fan-misters (I'll check and see if these two lovely ladies are up for hire for your shoot!).  I'm looking forward to Jenna and Kyle's wedding coming up this June! Congratulations!


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I've been photographing Hanna since she was about 2 weeks old.  I usually know with Hanna that I am going to have to keep her really entertained and shoot fast!  Hanna loves birds, so on this shoot her stuffed parrot was able to keep her pretty entertained while I got the photos I wanted.  I love all the expressions she has, even the mad ones! Each photo has so much personality, not the typical folded hands in lap, looking at camera and smiling perfectly...no, no... there is definitely life in these photos! When she was 2 we did a scene with her and a bunch of apples (posted one of these below)...it...


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So far we've done Lillian's newborn, 1 month and now here are her 3 month photos.  She is such a doll and it is fun to see how much she has grow in 3 months! We are already planning her 6 month photo session...enjoy these, more to come in a few months!


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Custom Style Portrait Boutique is a custom designed portrait sitting that will fit your family's personalities and energy. We work to create a relaxed and natural photo session that captures the real you! Every Custom Style Portrait Boutique photo shoot includes a wardrobe style expert (Michaela Vattimo - www.michaelav...attimo.com) and hair and make-up artist. For more information, please contact Michaela or me! And a special thanks to Laurie Johnstone with Coldwell Banker for the use of this beautiful estate home in Cape Coral. If you'd like more information on this home (it's for sale!), Laurie's...


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Again, yet another lovely couple! I so enjoy what I do because I get to work with so many nice couples on one of the most special days of their lives. I'm so lucky! Amy and Erik had a church ceremony and then their reception at the Lexington Country Club.  Anna Richardson (www.luciapauldesign.com) was the event planner - always makes the day go smooth!  Cheers to the happy couple!


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Fern and Bill's wedding took place on Fort Myers beach this past May.  It was such a beautiful day and such a pleasure to share this day with them!  They had a beach ceremony (Holiday Inn) with close family and friends.  Congratulations! This photo is one of my favorites, I just love the shadow on the sand!


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Kristen shares my same love for photography and capturing every stage of a child's life.  She told me photos are very important to her and with the adorable childen she has, I see why! I don't think I can say it enough that I always have so much fun photographing people and Kristen's family was no exception...sweet to the core!


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