Macro Monday - {Tampa Bay Photographer}

As inspiration would have it, my youngest of two daughters turned 15 today - Monday, July 2nd.  So what better Macro Monday topic than Casey!   When she was born 15 years ago newborn photography wasn't where it's at today.   I often find myself thinking about not capturing the details of both my daughters when I photograph a newborn now.  They are details that change so quickly and I wish I had them.

I figured, I'd capture the details now at 15.  Why not.  We are always changing, maybe not as quickly, but changing none the less and I'm sure I will want a reminder of those little things like how her eyes can vary from gray to blue to green and somewhere in between depending on what she's wearing or her mood;  her silly pucker faces, her slender fingers and her smile (which I hope to see forever).  

Fifteen brings driver's permits, harder high school homework, boys, messy rooms and many more things to make a mom go crazy, but even more to make my heart swell with love and pride in the beautiful young woman she is becoming.  I love you Casey!

ALLEN - {Lutz Senior Photographer}

I got to hang out with Allen in Ybor City for his high school senior portraits.  He was a natural!  Great guy and I wish him well in life after college.

The many faces of Allen!

Allen Sneak - {Lutz's High School Senior Photographer}

I got to hang out with Allen yesterday in Ybor City for his high school senior portraits.    What a great guy!  And so easy going.  I have to say that it wasn't a surprise, since I've known Allen now for a couple of years.  He was the one of the captains of the high school's swim team - same team for which my daughters swim.

Here's a sneak from that session and there will be more to come later this week ~

My Girls - {Lutz Family Photographer}

I was all set up for a session and we had to reschedule at the last minute, but all was not lost.  My girls love any opportunity to model for me and of course, I think they are beautiful models, so we went out back and shot a couple of pictures.   My girls...

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Casey

Sydney

My fave...love it and love them!

Samantha - {Tampa Bay Bat Mitzvah Photographer}

Meet Samantha!   I have the honor of shooting her Bar Mitzvah later this month and I got the chance to meet her Saturday for a short portrait session in advance of the big day.  She's a beautiful young lady and I was so happy to meet her.   Here are a few of my favorite shots.   :)