Queen for a Day!!!

Queen for a Day Tampa is a really awesome volunteer organization that raises the self-esteem and self-confidence of pediatric cancer patients by hosting parties for kids to be kids. They pamper girls with make-overs, manicures, and a coronation ceremony where each girl is crowned as a champion over her illness with a tiara donated by a pageant titleholder. The boys are treated with hero-themed gifts, reinforcing bravery and courage through images of police officers and firefighters. I covered their June event at St. Joseph's so you can see first had what they do. I will also be one of the sponsors for their Cheers to You event they are doing July 17th at Hunters Green Country Club. The details are below!

Sneak Peeks: Melissa + Mark @ Dinosaur World!

Melissa and Mark are very creative and wanted to do a really different location for the engagement session. Their first date was at Dinosaur World in Plant City so that's where we did it! Can't wait until their wedding on 10/3/09 at Cross Creek Ranch!!
All their engagement pictures will be available at www.pictage.com/614820

More Email Love!

Melanie was the very first bride who I signed with after moving to Florida last year:-) We have become good friends and she will be working with me on the East Coast of Florida soon!! Here's her thoughts:-)

"LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just released my online album to everyone!!!! YOUR AWESOME!"

-Melanie Novy

Email Love!

Shon and I did a really fun portrait session in Pass-a-Grille. She is an amazing lady and I'm so happy she loved her pics, here's some feedback:-)

"I absolutely LOVE them! I am extremely pleased! You did a fantastic job and I can't wait to show them off! Thank you so much!!!!!! Look forward to hearing from me soon."
Much Love,
Shon

Andrew + Erin's e-session!

We went a little bit vintage for Erin and Andrew's engagement session! Andrew has an engineering background like me and suprised me with how good he is at the serious face:-) Here's a few sneaks below. The online gallery will be at www.pictage.com/632298 I'm looking forward to 8/15/09!!

Pamela + Jarod e-session!

Here's a few sneaks of Jarod and Pamela's engagement session at Sand Key Beach! Their entire engagment album will be at www.pictage.com/646664

Email Love:-)

Below is exactly the reason why I do what I do, so I thought I would start sharing some of the happiness:-) This makes my day!

"Carrie, the pictures are just perfect. I really can't say thank you enough. You truly captured every moment just the way I remember the day. I have goosebumps from my initial glance through the pictures. You are a skilled, wonderful photographer. I can't wait to share all the pictures with my friends and family."

- Jill Jones

Happy Father's Day!!

Piet has never had all three of his kids together until this weekend. It was really fun to be able to do a portrait session of them just having fun together, I'm so glad I could capture this for them it's exactly why I love what I do! What a great father's day present for them to all be together. Happy Father's Day to all you dad's out there!!

Real Wedding: Jennifer and George @ Sacred Heart and Davis Island Garden Club

5/29/09 Jennifer and George had a beautiful ceremony at Sacred Heart Church and celebrated with their reception at Davis Island Garden Club. Jennifer made it a garden theme and had the venue decorated with all different kinds and sizes of herbs which was a really neat touch and perfect for the setting. They even had their own signature drink! The view of the city by the water was a beautiful backdrop. Congrats to you both!!!! Their entire wedding gallery will be available at www.pictage.com/581914


Venue: Davis Island Garden Club
Coordinator: On Bended Knee Engagements
Florals: Events in Bloom
Video: VH Video
Entertainment: Advance Entertainment Productions