All posts by Tracy Gabbard

This Family Photography Session Will Melt Your Heart

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Tracy is very passionate about performing photography sessions in her studio, but she is also always excited to get outdoors with families and shoot at a different scenery, with colorful backgrounds and taking advantage of the warmth that the summer brings. 

This time we want to share this session that took place at a nice outdoor spot in the Tampa Bay area and it’s meant to express the love bond that this family grows together every singe day.

 

The vibrant colors from the grass bring a very warm and fresh vibe to the photos, which is exactly what the family have been looking for. These memories will decor a wall in their homes or a page in their album. Tracy offers a variety of options for prints.

 

They are a very loving family, they enjoy playing together and thought it was the best idea to show a playful pose. You can feel the adventure and active side of the portrait in the father and son pose and you can see the more loving and caring side in the pose the mother and daughter hold for this particular photograph.

He loves playing with cars and it’s becoming a big collector of them. Tracy thought of it and decided to take a photograph of his favorite cars and as the years go by, he can go back and remember his first collection. It’s an unforgettable memory.

Have you seen photos that make you feel exactly what the person in it is feeling? This is one of them. Tracy captured the emotion and excitement that the daughter felt by visiting the park with the family. It was a fresh day with the perfect light and tone for this session.

 

Your family is the most important thing in life. The moments you live today won’t come back tomorrow, but you have the opportunity to invest in a photography session that will capture the best moments. Moments when you love, you laugh and love.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make incredibly sharp memories with your family. Contact Tracy for more information about her services in the Tampa Bay area.

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This Beautiful Family Wants To Show You Their Amazing Year

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With Tracy’s help, this beautiful family of four had the opportunity to capture the beauty and love in their lives by celebrating their daughter’s arrival to the family.

The New Beginnings Plan makes it easy to capture those precious milestones during that first year.

This session is meant to capture the vibrant energy of the newborn and bring warmth to the entire family. A single photo can be very powerful and a memory that will be portrayed in the memory of her family.

We can say the session is successful when we can all feel the love and kindness in her mother’s smile through this photograph.

And of course, a proud brother, we know he will take care of her little sister as she grows up.

Each session can be different but always unique, on this one Tracy created a beautiful canvas with roses and using pink to represent her femininity.

This photograph is special because here you can see how small she is in comparison to the box, but in the next picture you will see how fast she is growing and evolving, and that’s the beauty of this New Beginnings Plan, to show the timeline and the difference between day one and the first year.

You can see how much she has growth and how happy she is to be back at the studio with Tracy. It’s always fun times, every session brings positive energy and amazing memories.

We want to show how they can now stand up and start walking together, their bond is getting stronger every single day.

She looks like she has a secret to tell, such bright eyes! 

Time to lay down for a bit!

We made it to her first year, but the adventure is only about to start. There is so much more to capture through the years, and this is what drives Tracy to continue to provide this services.

This plan is exclusive to the Tampa Bay area and provides families with priceless memories during that treasured first year.

Please contact Tracy to start planning your New Beginnings Plan and an ideal session with her. 

 

Check Out This Beautiful Journey With Us

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Our buddy here today is smiling and happy to show us the journey to sitting up. Scroll down and experience the magic with us.

Let’s start from the bottom, step by step we will manage to sit up, maybe we will  need a little help from the parents.

That’s right! Isn’t that all that you need? A little help, that hand willing to be your support growing up, it’s a beautiful journey and the best is yet to come. 

Okay, okay, we can also rest for a little bit, there is no rush, it’s all about consistency. We’ll get there eventually!

In the mean time, we will enjoy this delicious cake to celebrate life. Don’t forget the balloons, very important.

Everyone knows how fast that first year flies by. The New Beginnings Plan makes it easy to capture those precious milestones during that first year. It is exhilarating, amazing, exhausting but yet cherished and wonderful. The New Beginnings Plan makes it easy to capture those precious first milestones during the first year.

Each session captures something different creates timeless photos that will help you remember the tiny fingers, toothless smiles, first little steps and that blooming personality that no parent wants to forget.

Tracy focuses on providing custom art work for your walls and products that can be touched and held. She wants her families to take home ready to display images that will be enjoyed for years to come. While digital files are available the focuses of each session is to create beautiful art, albums and treasured folio boxes that will display your family images in the way they are meant to be shared.

Don’t lose this opportunity to capture the magic, contact Tracy today! 

Time To Sit Up! These Babies Will Melt Your Heart

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Babies are capable of doing many things on their own, like learning to sit up. When your baby sits up depends a lot on your baby and how their motor skills are progressing. Scroll down for your daily dose of cuteness overload!

Ready…

Set….

Sit Up! + Best Friend, Of Course

His dog is absolutely proud, look at those smiley faces. Absolutely adorable. When a baby can hold their head up and roll from front to back, sitting is definitely on the horizon. However, some babies get the crawling (army crawl) bug before the sitting bug. 

Each baby is different, but typically babies learn to sit up between 4 and 8 months, some babies take as long as 9 months to fully get it or more. It sometimes seems like your baby will never stop needing an arm to hold themselves up and then all of a sudden they are sitting up perfectly!

Look, mom! No hands!

Watching a baby figure out sitting up is wonderful to watch. Because every baby is different, there is no standard position a baby uses to sit up. 

And by the way, that’s enough sitting up for the day, he is now busy playing with his favorite toys. Happy Friday!

Tracy is passionate about creating wall art, legacy albums and personalized keepsakes for her families.  Although she believes digital files are important for archival purposes her mission is to guide you through the process of enjoying your treasures in your home and not on your computer.  That is why she will assist you at your gallery reveal to help you design the perfect products for your home.  Individual products start at 150.00 and the average client invests around 750.00 to 3500.00 on their forever keepsakes. 

Please contact Tracy to start planning your investment in photography and an ideal session with her. 

 

The New Beginnings Plan Explained

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This plan is exclusive to the Tampa Bay area and provides families with priceless memories during that treasured first year. Everyone knows how fast that first year flys by. The New Beginnings Plan makes it easy to capture those precious milestones during that first year. It is exhilarating, amazing, exhausting but yet cherished and wonderful. The New Beginnings Plan makes it easy to capture those precious first milestones during the first year.

This plan puts families on VIP status guaranteeing sessions to capture the precious newborn stage (between 5-14 days of birth), the sitting up/crawling milestones (usually between 7-9 months) and the very important first birthday session (during child’s birthday month).

Each session captures something different creates timeless photos that will help you remember the tiny fingers, toothless smiles, first little steps and that blooming personality that no parent wants to forget.

Tracy’s personality and style create contemporary yet timeless images that will last a lifetime.  Her sense of style will make each session unique in its own way yet at the same time, all of your first year images will flow to create a story that will be cherished.

This story could be told in many different ways. From the popular NBP (The New Beginnings Plan) album to a beautiful custom created wall portrait collage or albums from each session to create a first year library the story will be all yours. Beautifully created and custom designed by Tracy. These will be forever cherished products that will be cherished forever. 

This popular plan is $375.00 and guarantees availability for the 3 sessions and includes a credit of $100.00 towards each session. Tracy will customize each session to your thoughts and ideas or she will help you decide what you are looking for if you are unsure. Tracy has years of experience with preschool age children and babies is able to bring that expertise to each session to ensure that you have a great experience and relaxed session each time.

Tracy focuses on providing custom art work for your walls and products that can be touched and held. She wants her families to take home ready to display images that will be enjoyed for years to come. While digital files are available the focuses of each session is to create beautiful art, albums and treasured folio boxes that will display your family images in the way they are meant to be shared.

Purchasing prints, products and digital collections are done separately after each session.

Please contact Tracy to start planning your investment in photography and an ideal session with her. 

The Beauty Of Pregnancy

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One of the most beautiful stages in the cycle of life: Maternity.

When two humans decide to become one and fusion their love and passion into a new soul, bringing a fresh, beautiful and young creature to the world we live in. 

This beautiful family joined Tracy at her studio to capture the magic that takes place before the new family member arrives.

Deeply in love, they showed their most romantic poses in front of the camera and captured one of the most important moments in their lives.

She feels happy and excited, waiting for her baby to join the family. It’s one of those experiences that can only be explained once gone through it. The majestic gift of maternity.

Mother and daughter don’t hesitate to show love and affection, proving that their bond is strongest than ever.

Even before being born, it has been proven that babies can feel their parent’s vibes and emotions, so parents can start showing their love and even talk to them from the very earliest stages in life.

Love is a beautiful bond to celebrate. For those who find their other half and that person who compliments their lives, we invite you to come into Tracy’s studio and capture that magic. It is special and you can make it last forever.

This plan is exclusive to the Tampa Bay area and provides families with priceless memories during that treasured first year. Everyone knows how fast that first-year flys by. The New Beginnings Plan makes it easy to capture those precious milestones during that first year. It is exhilarating, amazing, exhausting but yet cherished and wonderful. The New Beginnings Plan makes it easy to capture those precious first milestones during the first year.

This plan puts families on VIP status guaranteeing sessions to capture the precious newborn stage (between 5-14 days of birth), the sitting up/crawling milestones (usually between 7-9 months) and the very important first birthday session (during child’s birthday month).

Please contact Tracy to start planning your investment in photography and an ideal session with her. 

Experience The Unique Love These Parents Have For They Baby

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At the studio, Tracy has the opportunity to experience the unique love and excitement that this couple can’t help but express for their new family member. Time for some cuteness overload, scroll down and enjoy these beautiful pictures from a recent session,

Kisses are important, from a very young age, babies can feel and build a strong bond with their parents through love and affection. This one is definitely a beautiful picture that they will remember for a long time. You can tell how happy this little one is by his smile.

The love in this picture is simply overwhelming. look at that smile, he is totally in love with dad!

But we all know that mother knows best, babies love massages and cuddles and play time. 

Time to get adorable, guiding a baby through a photo session is truly a fun experience, it’s amazing how they are surprisingly positive to the activity and they show their best smile.

On dad’s arms again. Photography is a great memory that you won’t regret investing in. These beautiful, high-end quality photos will stay intact in time and when the baby grows up he will definitely brag about how amazing his childhood pictures looked like!

They brought his favorite toys to the studio. And he is so small he totally fits in that little basket. This session was special and fun for everyone.

 

We hope you enjoyed reading us, please contact Tracy to start planning your investment in photography and an ideal session with her. 

 

 

Top Reasons Why Summer Is The Best Time Of The Year To Invest On Photography

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It’s that time of the year to get your summer dresses on! 

Summer is for many reasons the best time of the year. It’s warm outside, the school vacation, and the endless fun. You are able to enjoy the warm weather because it’s the perfect atmosphere to do outdoor activities.

During summer, you’re free to do whatever you want, not worrying about curfew or waking up early for school.

Summertime is a great time to relax with friends and family by soaking up the sun at a beach or simply having dinner together, it is also the best time of the year to take beautiful pictures at the park and around nature in general.

I love the hot and humid days that makes you want to dive into a fresh and cold pool. When summertime starts, you can wear lighter clothes, which are much more comfortable. 

And even if you really don’t like the summer, you can always join Tracy at her wonderful studio, where you don’t really have to deal with the sun and the warm weather, but you can still enjoy a summer themed photoshoot if you like.

Tracy is passionate about creating wall art, legacy albums and personalized keepsakes for her families.  Although she believes digital files are important for archival purposes her mission is to guide you through the process of enjoying your treasures in your home and not on your computer.  That is why she will assist you at your gallery reveal to help you design the perfect products for your home.  Individual products start at 150.00 and the average client invests around 750.00 to 3500.00 on their forever keepsakes. 

Please contact Tracy to start planning your investment in photography and an ideal session with her. 

 

 

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These babies are going to make your day better, in case you needed to smile. Keep scrolling down!

Time to go for a walk!

Dad’s arms are the safest place this afternoon

A princess was born

Special delivery!

Double overload of cuteness!

The bond between a mother, a baby, and the mother is everlasting

Dreaming of goals

Nap time!

Mother knows best

Every grandparent’s dream come true

To the moon and beyond

A flower for a flower

Natural beauty

Bother’s curiosity 

Take me around in your basket

There is no place like home

The tiniest toes

Let’s go for a ride, I’ll drive

Sweet dreams

The beginning of a new chapter in your life is always one filled with joy, excitement and most of all, anticipation.  With the arrival of a new baby, chances are, you will spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on baby furniture, clothes, and even toys.  And while many of these things are necessary, almost all of them will at some point be re-sold, given away or even tossed in the trash.  What will you keep forever?  The priceless images you invested in throughout the years your baby grows.  Professional, timeless, quality images are not something to be taken lightly.  These will be your memories that will be passed down and valued for your lifetime and your baby’s.

Tracy focuses on providing custom artwork for your walls and products that can be touched and held. She wants her families to take home ready to display images that will be enjoyed for years to come. While digital files are available the focuses of each session is to create beautiful art, albums and treasured folio boxes that will display your family images in the way they are meant to be shared.

For more information about Tampa Newborn Photographer, Tracy Gabbard, feel free to visit our Meet Tracy page.

 

 

5 Reasons To Invest on Newborn Photography Today!

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Becoming a parent is a blessing and a great time to celebrate life. One of the biggest reasons to invest in Newborn Photography is to take into consideration the fact that time goes by very fast and babies grow and change every day, so fast that we don’t even notice, you blink once or twice, and they are bigger, taller and you are left out wishing you had a better memory for the rest of your life.

1. The time that won’t come back:

Sure, you can take pictures with your phone or tablet, but no quality can be compared to the professional studio high-end quality photography that we can offer at our studio.

2. The value of an unforgettable memory that you can touch and feel.

One thing that a professional photo session can bring, is that incredible and perfect finish that reflects love and emotions captivated in one photograph. You will end up with a collection of incredibly beautiful pictures of your child and you can choose to hang them on the wall with beautiful frames, have a book with a collection of them, and many other physical forms.

3. Professional, stress-free delivery.


Especially for the mother, the first weeks after becoming a mom can be very tough on the mother, and dealing with stress, developing a new routine and life in general, can be exhausting. At the same time, your baby is still growing and changing as you go. Having a professional taking care of the memories is just stress-free and an overall warming experience.

4. Creativity


The beauty of Newborn Photography remains in the ability to capture the expressions of the baby and at the same time, mixing it with a theme or creative ideas. Not too long ago, Tracy had a beautiful baby whose middle name is Rose and of course, some beautiful pink roses were the best props for the pictures. There are simply countless ideas to make the photos unique and special.

5. Safety


It takes a mother to know how to treat a baby or children in general. Tracy is a mother of two, and it’s her passion to interact with the little ones. She takes care of them and makes sure the experience is free of stress for the baby, children as well as the parents involved. It is truly a unique experience.

Contact us today to schedule your appointment with Tracy Gabbard at https://tracygabbard.com/contact/

OMG! Puppies Galore!

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Puppies Photography

TEN puppies in the studio!  It was SO much fun to play with these little ones and doing puppies photography in the studio!  We had a great time watching them try to sit and walk.  I LOVE how all their eyes look so blue and they absolutely LOVED to snuggle with each other!  They continuously would dig their little heads into each other so they could snuggle, stay warm and sleep.   I was even able to use some of my newborn session tricks to get them all to sleep at one time. 🙂 . There were lots of hands on deck to help corral them all together and keep them comfy. 

In this litter of puppies there were 4 sets of twins and 5 boys and 5 girls.  A perfect littler!  I love the second picture as the middle puppy yawns and the other one tries to eat it’s siblings ear.  There were so many fun pictures to post it was hard to decide but here is a few of my favorites.  They will all make you smile.

Very similar to newborn sessions

This session was similar to an actual newborn session.  We kept the studio warm, tried to keep quiet, relaxed the puppies by rubbing their little noses right between the eyes and evened “shushed” them a few times with the “shhhhh” noise.  If you have ever had a newborn session with me, you know those are all things I do with the babies to keep them sleepy and relaxed.  

I thought it would be fun this summer to photograph a few other things that I love besides all my babies and toddlers. And, of course puppies was at the top of the list!  I had a great response to my shout out for a litter of puppies and it looks like I may have another set at the end of July.  There might be some other baby animals in store for fun this summer also so make sure to keep your eyes on social media and the blog!  

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Limited Edition Mothers Day Sessions

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Mothers Day Sessions!

They are finally here, the long awaited Limited Edition Mothers Day Sessions! I am so excited to see all the mamma’s, grandmamma’s and children and capture memories for them that will last forever. These sessions have been designed to be interactive and to capture sweet moments between mom’s and children. Moments that will be remembered through portraits that are looked at and enjoyed everyday.

These captured moments are meant to be professionally printed and proudly displayed for enjoyment. They are meant to make your heart “pitter patter” each time you walk by and look at them. They are to create keepsakes that will be passed down to children and grandchildren.They are special, they are priceless. They are for all ages from babies to grandma’s but they are for mom’s and children only. The goal is for all products ordered to be back in time for Mothers Day.Please don’t let this opportunity pass you by. If your babies are little you know how fast time goes and if your “babies” are big, you understand that even more!

Mothers Day Photo Session

Here’s how they work…

You will choose 2 dates.  One for the session itself (i.e. Saturday, March 24th) and the other one for your selection/viewing appt (there will not be any on line galleries).  At that selection/viewing appointment you will see all of your images from the session and you will order your products at that time as well.  You will be able to see all of the products offered at your actual session so you will have a good idea of what you would like from the session at your appt.  I will be there to guide you through the process and help you select the products that are right for you.  Click on Product Guide to view details.  There will be a few other products offered but these will be exclusive just for the Mothers Day Sessions. These will not be offered in the studio at any other time.

Limited Edition Mothers Day Photo Sessions

The set is designed to be light and airy with flowers and pastel colors.  Blues, yellows, purples and light greens would look great for boys and girls could easily wear the same!  Simple patterns or solids will show off your portraits best.  Email Tracy if you need more ideas or have questions about wardrobe.

The session will last about 20 minutes or so which is plenty of time to capture some sweet moments and classic portraits.  The viewing/selection appointments will be scheduled for an hour but will probably take around 30 minutes or so.  Registration is 189.00 and 50.00 will be applied back as a credit to your order at your selection appointment (as long as you order at that appointment).  If you have looked over the product guide and are ready to schedule your session, we are excited to have you and capture some very special moments!

For your Limited Edition Mothers Day Session click on Register.

Limited Edition Photo Sessions – Holiday Campfire Sessions 2017

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Limited Edition Photo Sessions

They are finally here and available!  We are so excited to announce the FIRST EVER Limited Edition Holiday Campfire Sessions!  These sessions are so fun and great for families or just the kids.  Every type of wardrobe will look great dressy or campfire casual will look wonderful also.  These Limited Edition Photo sessions will be complete with plaid blankets, real marshmallows, sticks and an indoor safe campfire! All sessions will take place at the TGP Studio in Clearwater.

Limited Edition Photo Sessions – Holiday Campfire Sessions 2017

Check out Tracy’s Pintrest Board HERE to see things she thought were inspirational for this special set and see some outfits that she thought might be fun and look great with the indoor camping theme!

Limited Edition Photo Sessions – Holiday Campfire Sessions 2017

Limited Edition Photo Sessions – Holiday Campfire Sessions 2017

Each session will be 20 minutes.  Just the perfect amount of time to get the whole group and individuals of each child to create special holiday memories, pictures and holiday cards.  A custom on line gallery will be presented in an email at a later date to make for an easy selection process.  There will be 4 simple collections to choose from afterwards.  There is something to choose for everyone.  From a few digital files to the whole gallery.  You can choose to have Tracy design your holiday cards or design them yourself with the digital files you purchase.  You can read more about all the details and pricing HERE…..

Limited Edition Photo Sessions – Holiday Campfire Sessions 2017

Limited Edition Photo Sessions – Holiday Campfire Sessions 2017

About half of the available sessions are already gone. So, if you have read about all the DETAILS and are ready to schedule your one time ONLY Limited Edition Holiday Campfire Session          Click here to schedule NOW…                           We can’t wait to see you!

Limited Edition Photo Sessions – Holiday Campfire Sessions 2017

Limited Edition Photo Sessions – Holiday Campfire Sessions 2017

 

It’s July, Time to Apply for August Birthday Model Call

Babies, Cake Smash, Children, Family, First birthday Sessions, information, Modeling, One Year Olds, Relationships, Specials

August Birthday?

Who are we looking for this month?  If you have been following along with our busy summer here over at the TGP studios you know that there have been some super fun “My Stories” over on Instagram and adorable sneak peaks on Facebook.  You also know that July is my birthday month so to celebrate that fun fact we are scheduling a Birthday Bash Model Call 🙂 . We are so excited to be accepting applications for GIRL ONE Year olds that turn ONE sometime in August, yes who have August Birthday (sorry boys, you’re adorable also but this one is going to be stylized “girly”)!  Applications will be accepted from July 1st- July 14th . 

It's July, Time to Apply for August Birthday Model Call

This special little model will have her session stylized by Tracy herself and will include prints and products from the studio.  She will also have a special birthday smash cake and matching outfit to wear for the session!  Her outfit will be provided by Girlies Galore, an amazing Etsy store for girls and boys. Just perfect for our birthday sessions!  

It's July, Time to Apply for August Birthday Model Call

Directions and requirements for Model Call:

Due to the amount of applicants only applicants that are able to follow these directions will be accepted. The applicants must:
 
* apply between the dates of July 1st – 14th
* be a GIRL and turn ONE in or close to AUGUST of 2017
* NOT have already chosen a photographer for a first birthday session
* be willing to sign a model release
* be available to travel to the S. Clearwater studio during the week day M-F
* be flexible in August to schedule the session
* have family (at least mom and dad) willing to possibly participate in session.
* email Tracy to [email protected] with the following information-
-Snapshot of child
-Name,
-phone number,
If you would like to apply or know anyone that will fit the requirements for this model Call, PLEASE share this with them:
Please do not send messages through FB, Instagram or any other social media applications will only be accepted through the email provided above.
 

Maternity Model Call June 2017

Family, information, Maternity, Modeling, Relationships, Specials

It’s time for the first summer model call and we are SO excited!  We are looking for a special mommy that will be 35-38 weeks pregnant in July.  This model call is super special as it will include some fun give aways from some great local businesses as well as studio products printed from the session and will by stylized by Tracy herself!

maternity model call June 2017

This model will also have her make up professionally done and receive studio products with a value of over $450.00!  She will also have a portion of the wardrobe for the session provided by TGP with accessories!  Please read carefully for the requirements  of this session and follow the directions below-

Directions and requirements for Model Call:

Due to the amount of applicants only applicants that are able to follow these directions will be accepted.
 
*Must apply between the dates of June 1st – 9th
*Must be 35-38 weeks pregnant in July
*Must NOT have already chosen a photographer for maternity or newborn pictures
*Must be willing to sign a model release
*Must be available to travel to the S. Clearwater studio and another area in the Tampa Bay area (TBD) for the outdoor portion of the session
*Must be flexible in July to schedule the session
*Must have willing daddy or “daddy to be” to participate in the session.
*Must email Tracy to [email protected] with the following information-
-Snapshot,
-Name,
-phone number,If you would like to apply or know anyone that will fit the requirements for this model call PLEASE share this with them
Please do not send messages through FB, Instagram or any other social media applications will only be accepted through the email provided above.
 

leslie and rachel

Leslie from Organic Trends in clearwater for the awesome hair style that this special mommy will get!

Also Rachel from Massage by Rachel LLC for pampering this mommy to be with a prenatal massage!

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Please share this post with anyone you think might be a great fit for our model call for this month and look for more information in the next few weeks!  It’s going to be a great summer at TGP studios!   If you are interested in sponsoring this model call feel free to contact Tracy!

Summer Special – 3 Amazing Model Calls

Babies, Cake Smash, First birthday Sessions, Maternity, Modeling, Newborns, One Year Olds, Specials

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Can you believe summer is just around the corner?  There are lots of awesome changes going on at the TGP studio! Follow along on Instagram to watch the studio make over and on Facebook to see the new product line that is such a great reflection of the modern, timeless portraits that are created in the studio and on location. To celebrate these changes we are going to do  3 amazing model calls that will include some great gifts from the studio and other local businesses.  Each model call will have its own unique set of requirements, dates and gifts and will be planned out by Tracy personally.  There will be calls for June, July and August.  Below are the themes for each month.

June- Pamper Me Maternity 

Applications will be accepted from June 1st- June 9th and the session will be held in July. This special mommy will need to be 35-38 weeks pregnant in July sometime.

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July- Birthday Bash

It is my birthday month so what better way to celebrate than to schedule a styled first birthday session!  This model call will be for girls only 🙁 (sorry boys you will have a turn another time!). Applications for this session will be accepted from July 1st – July 14th and the baby should have an August birthday.

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August- Sweet Newborn

Applications for this session will be accepted from August 1st-August 15th and the baby should be due in September.  This will be a stylized session that will include new props, new baby items and will reflect the TGP brand.  

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Don’t worry because there will be lots of reminders as the time gets closer to each session but it’s always good to set a reminder in your phone or write it down on your calendar if you would like to apply for one of these sessions.  PLEASE share this blog post or tag your friends. For more info Contact Tracy or Signup for Newsletter, up there.

Mother’s Day Session GIVE AWAY

Babies, Events, Mini Sessions, Modeling, Personal, Relationships, Specials

 

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Give Away on Mother’s Day –

Lots of changes are going on here at the TGP studio this month! I am in for a studio make over (follow along on Instagram). Working hard on creating a new product line (can’t wait to show my new and existing families). Looking forward to giving out newly designed materials that will help my families prepare better for their sessions. However, the BIG news is…. that in honor of Mother’s Day we are giving away 1 complimentary “mommy and me” session. We are looking for all of you to nominate your friend, co worker, anyone you know that you feel is deserving and would appreciate capturing memories of themselves with their children. Although you are super special too, please do not nominate yourself :).  This should be a mom that has a wonderful spirit and would appreciate and LOVE to capture these moments with her children. PLEASE read the requirements and thoughts for nomination below:

–This mom needs to be incapable of paying for the session herself

-Prefer early elementary aged children or younger but not a must.

-Works really hard away from or at home.

-Maintains a positive attitude.

-Might be a single mom supporting kids (doesn’t have to be, just a thought).

-She might take care of someone with an illness.

-She might volunteer her time to take care of others or help in charity events or contribute to the community.

-May have come upon hard times -LOVES her kids (I know we all do) but really cherishes them and enjoys spending quality time.

-You KNOW she would be blessed to have this opportunity.

-Must have ability to get to the studio for the session.

How to nominate:

Send an EMAIL to [email protected] (please no FB or instagram messages, phone calls or texts) with the following information:

YOUR name:

NOMINEE’S Name:

YOUR email address:

NOMINEE’s Email address:

YOUR phone number:

How many kids does nominee have and how old are they?:

How do you know this mom?:

Why are you nominating this person (as much detail as possible ):

*Nominations will be accepted today (4/25/2017) through May 10th, 2017. The session will take place at the TGP studio in S. Clearwater. The Give Away Photo Session will be in May but after Mothers day. This is NOT a family session. This special session will be only for mommies and their children.  

The winner will be announced ON MOTHER’S DAY!

 

Happy Pumpkin Day

Children, Events, Family,
Pumpkin Day - Pumpkin patch collage
Happy Pumpkin Day – My Kiddos, 2008 – Current

Since 2008, one thing I do every year is take the kids to pumpkin patch and take a few pictures.  I will not lie, it gets harder and harder each year as they get older (especially with a middle schooler :)) BUT with a little bit of coaxing, arguing and of course some laughter I am still plugging away at it!  I love seeing the changes and even some of the things that stay the same year to year!  Happy Pumpkin Day everyone!

To visit more of Tracy Gabbard Photography  samples and keep up with current events visit TGP facebook page.

Holiday Photos Mini Sessions 2016 are HERE!

Family, Mini Sessions, Miscellaneous, Specials

This years theme is definitely one of my favorites and it twinkles with holiday celebration! This beautiful Holiday Lights set is perfect for families or just the kids and they will make gorgeous updated portraits, perfect holiday photos collection as well as cards and gifts for the season.  At this time, there are only 2 dates left.  Friday, October 21st and Friday, Nov. 4th.  The Saturday sessions are already filled with VIP clients that have scheduled mini sessions previously.  Friday spots are perfect for preschoolers and families with young children that are not in elementary school or older.

Holiday Photos Mini Sessions 2016

For more details on sessions and pricing click HERE…

Holiday Photos Mini Sessions 2016
Holiday Photos Mini Sessions 2016
Schedule your session for Friday, October 21st and save $15.00 on the session fee!  This is a “win win”- get your holiday portraits done early AND save money!

Ready to schedule your Holiday Photos Mini Session?  Click HERE to choose your date, time and make your secure payment!  Can’t wait to see you there!

Holiday Photos Mini Sessions 2016
Holiday Photos Mini Sessions 2016

A few days back one of my clients wrote on Facebook:
“We got to spend our morning with the EXTREMELY talented Tracy Gabbard at Tracy Gabbard Photography. She will be doing a mini session for Holiday pictures coming up soon! Go “Like” her page and message her to book your session. These photos are going to be AMAZING! I can’t wait to see them and Mommy even got to sit in on a couple! “

“So wonderful! This mini session is going to be to DIE FOR! I hope she calls Tracy! “

So sweet of her!

Holiday Mini sessions 2015

Children, Family, Mini Sessions, Relationships, Specials

A fun sneak peak  of some of the holiday mini sessions happening over here at TGP!  They are all completed now and galleries are almost ready to go out (some already have :))!  These lucky clients will have their holiday cards done and ready to go soon!  Can you imagine that… already completed that big task!  I can NOT! LOL!  I am lucky to get mine out by December 24th!

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Holiday Mini Sessions 2015 (tampa photographer)

Specials

They are finally here and over half of them are already booked!  This year’s holiday mini sessions are ONE OF A KIND.  They will be classic, simple and beautiful.  Perfect for families or just the kids they will make gorgeous updated portraits, cards and gifts. This unique twist on a winter wonderland will coordinate with any of your favorite colors and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24th, Saturday, Nov. 7th and Friday, Nov. 13th.  Sessions are only $79.00

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Space is VERY limited as over half of the sessions are already sold out and have only just been released on Friday.  For more information on the sessions, dates and pricing click HERE……

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Ready to schedule?  Click HERE to choose your date, time and make your secure payment. Can’t wait to see you there!

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OMG!! Can I keep her? (Tampa Newborn Photographer)

Babies, Maternity, Newborns

Newborn Photographer – TGP Clearwater | Tampa

Look at that hair and those chunkers!  She was super sweet and so snuggly for her session today.  She LOVED being held (right up my alley!  To bad I have to actually put them down to take their pictures! LOL!)  and I loved snuggling her when she wasn’t modeling for her pictures!  Mom is n’t on Facebook (yes, I know there are still a few left! :)) so giving her a quick peak of her session on the blog today! (tampa newborn photographer)

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Prints vs Digitals part 2

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So… if you read my last post about Prints vs Digitals then you know that I am sharing some thoughts, ideas and suggestions on this subject over the next few weeks. This time I am going to attempt to answer the questions of cost…. why digital files are more expensive and why printing through your photographer is more expensive than simply printing at local or non local printers.

First- why are digital files more expensive to purchase than prints? After all, it doesn’t cost the photographer any money to send me the file but it does cost to print it.  The standard answer to that questions is value.  The digital file is the photographers highest value product.  That is because once the rights to the image are granted (in whatever capacity that may be) that image can be reproduced as many times and for as many people as the person with the rights to the image desires (this is not for commercial photography, that is a whole different ball game that I am not addressing, this is for family photography and the personal use of it).  Now, some photographers put restrictions on sizes and different things in their releases but in all honesty, for the most part there is no good way to keep track of this (unless we raid your homes :)) so we can assume it will be printed and shared in whatever way the client desires.  That makes the digital file the photographers most valuable product.  And to address the fact that it doesn’t cost anything to the photographer to sell the digital files, well, yes it does.  I personally pay a monthly fee to a service that will allow me to send large files over the internet as most average email servers will not allow this.  AND there is a cost for the CD and/or thumb drive that the files may be put on depending on the collection that is purchased.  AND it takes quite a bit of time to prep the files, upload them or burn them.

On the second question… why are prints so much less to print at a local printer (ie; Sams Club, CVS, etc…) than from the photographer?  Well, again there are several reasons.  First of all, in most cases the paper that the prints are printed on from those chain printing companies is not quite a nice of quality.  Any of you that have received prints from your photographer vs prints from those type printers will should notice a difference.  The professional labs that are often used with a professional photographers usually offer great service and will call if coloring looks off or cropping or there are any other issues with the files that are sent for print.  They also have professional color labs that calibrate for accurate color (as long as the file that is being sent to them is good also).  All that makes it more for the photographer to print as well.  That is not to say that you can not get great looking prints, canvases or other items at chain store printers but there is a risk they may not look as good as what might come from your photographer.  Also- it takes the photographer time (again, an expense to the client) to prep, size, upload, package and ship the prints to you.  For example, when you order an 8×10 print from TGP that file is cropped to the proper size that you are ordering it in (that doesn’t happen at CVS), checked for coloring, and then care is taken to upload it to the printer, receive and check it from the printer so that you are receiving the highest quality print.  Make sense?

So- I went to a long time clients home for a session not long ago and saw these canvases hanging in her home.  She had these printed at Walgreens (I think)!  Now, the quality of the canvas is not quite as good as what she would have received from TGP but honestly- they look great!  I was shocked when she told me she had them printed there and happy for her!  AND REALLY happy to see TGP art work hanging up (yes hanging up…. not just sitting on the computer!:)) in her home.  Even though the are a little holiday looking! LOL!  No worries… she has many other TGP prints hanging around and on shelves.  Here is a picture of her holiday canvases printed at at a chain store.

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I will say, she is lucky that they printed correctly. Canvas can be tricky as they wrap around the sides. All that must be accounted for when printing. When I print canvases for a client, I actually start from the original file, re edit and then crop and scale to the size the client wants measuring carefully not to wrap any important parts around the side of the canvas.

So- do you have any TGP artwork hanging in your home or are you guilty of storing all those amazing digital files on your computer (hang head in shame LOL!)? I would love to see it and may even feature it on a coming up blog post! Take a picture of it and email it to me at [email protected] Maybe you will inspire some of us guilty of storing our digital files instead of printing them to actually print and hang!!! 🙂

Click here for Print vs Digitals – Part 1

Newborn Quick Sneak Peak ( tampa newborn photographer)

Babies, Newborns

So- there is this rare phenomenon called NOT being on social media! LOL!  Well, this mommy is not on any of the social media outlets and lets face it, with a new baby, she doesn’t have much time for it anyway!  So, she is getting her quick sneak peak here!  Although we did use colors in her session I love the look of white on white and this baby looks amazing in white.  Really showing off her olive skin tone.  So I thought I would keep this theme going for her sneak peak! (tampa newborn photographer)

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Prints vs Digitals part 1

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Ahhhh… the ever challenging question for clients and photographers. I am sure that this question has been addressed in many blogs and articles over the years. But I am going to make a few blog posts over the next few weeks about prints vs digitals (and maybe some other things also) addressing many issues, good and bad.  I want to chat about the costs of prints vs digital files, the technical side of purchasing digitals, ideas on what to do with your digitals (yes it will involve printing :)) and why you should or should not just purchase just the digital files. I will share pictures of my home and even other photographers ideas and posts on different things and thoughts and maybe even some clients’ homes that have some TGP art around their house.   So I hope you follow me through this for a few weeks as I express some feelings, bring some things to “light” and explain some of the answers to questions that you may be thinking about. I am not organized enough to promise you a post on a certain day… you will just have to follow along as they come.   I am going to be totally honest and I am not trying to sway you one way or the other.  Just presenting the facts 🙂  as I see them at least!

So- back in the “old days” (really just a few short years ago) it was not even a question about digital files and printing rights. Photographers sold prints. That’s it.  There was no question about which digital files to purchase.  It was not even an option.   However, as the world around us changes everyone wants digital images for many  great reasons including preservation, sharing on the internet and social media, printing quantity prints yourself for lesser of a cost, etc…. These are all valid points and even I like to have the digital files from my sessions. HOWEVER, I think MANY of us (not all) still have those digital files sitting on the computer. They probably looked amazing on FB and you probably got the most comments EVER which is rewarding, I’ll admit BUT did you ever print them? Are they hanging on your walls? Are they framed sitting on shelves? Do you enjoy them around your home or office. I have a few large prints and canvases in my home and although not super current, every time I walk by a little smile sneaks out as I look at my “babies” and my family and my kids love looking at them as well.  Here are couple iphone pics of some of the protraits I have hanging on my wall an on shelves.  There are few more things as well but this is the majority.  These are compliments of myself www.tracygabbard.com and one of my favorite photographers www.alycialalvarez.com  (thank you Alycia, you will be happy to see some of your art work still hanging in my home! :))

Prints vs digitals - photo of prints on wall

But I am just as guilty as the next person… I have hard drives full of pictures of my kids and family that never get printed. It really does make me sad. I feel as overwhelmed as everyone else about what to do with the amazing pictures of my family. I will admit, it is easy to just buy the digitals. It is super easy, I don’t have to make any decisions right now. I can let them sit for years and never have to make any decisions about how to frame them, where to hang them, what size to print them in. I can put that off as LONG as I want to, forever even! That is a project I can put on hold and deal with later when I am not as busy (yea, right… not as busy! LOL!). But  the consequences of just buying the digitals and not doing anything with them are real. We spend a lot of money to have our computers hold our pictures for us. We spend money on digitals that we hardly ever look at (well, maybe they pop up on our screen saver). We spend money on digitals that we will cherish forever but yet we never get to see them the way they were meant to be seen. I don’t know about you but I just don’t get the same feeling from the things that are actually hanging around my home and on the shelves. I mean, the plants on the shelves (fake of course) look nice but I don’t really ever get a warm feeling from them and the big screen TV on my wall, I like it and use it but it doesn’t make me smile each time I walk by. Even the “fine art” hanging above my fireplace (some abstract thing we picked up at a home show) looks nice but honestly, I don’t know the last time I even looked up at it and I certainly haven’t smiled at it… I don’t think ever.  If I am true to myself I would definitely say that I wish I had some framed prints or canvases of my family in these places.  Here are a couple pictures of the “cherished” (just kidding…. not really!) things I have around my home…..

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I will forgive myself for this “crime against pictures” for now, but will I be able to forgive myself later? Not sure… I don’t know, those plants just don’t hold the same memories for me that my pictures do. So, I am not trying to convince you to purchase prints over digitals, I am not trying to tell you that you shouldn’t purchase the digitals and I am certainly not saying not to have plants or decorations in your home.   I am simply saying that whether you purchase prints from your photographer or have your digitals printed and displayed, for your desk, for your shelves or for your walls is something you will NEVER regret! I have NEVER regretted the decision to hang portraits on my walls. I have regretted a few electronic devices that were not needed, clothing purchases that I ended up hating or never wearing, certain toys for my kiddos, the food purchases I make each week at the grocery store that ends up not eaten and thrown away and I am sure I could go on and on. I have made many regretful purchases in my life and probably will make more but I have never regretted spending money on pictures of my family and then actually hanging them up!!!

What will my next post be about?? Even I am not sure yet… but I have a list of things having to do with prints, digitals and custom photography to chat about and lots of thoughts to share.  Feel free to share this with friends and family or anyone you think might be interested!!!  See you soon….. 🙂

Click here for Print vs Digitals – Part 2

Handsome Little Guy (Baby Photographer Tampa)

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Baby Photographer Tampa I can’t even begin to describe how incredibly cute this little guy was in the studio. As a Baby Photographer in Tampa, I love seeing how big the babies have grown since their newborn session. This cutie had his newborn session done with Tracy Gabbard Photography and came back for his sitting up session. He loved interacting with the camera and gave some of the sweetest poses. Although he wasn’t crazy about keeping his hat on,  I was even able to get a few kissy faces from him towards the end of his session. What a doll! Can’t wait for his First birthday session!! 🙂 Baby Photographer Tampa

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Recent Session Edits! (Tampa Family Photographer)

Babies, Children, Family, First birthday Sessions, Maternity, Newborns, Relationships

Tampa Family Photographer I have had so many sessions lately at Tracy Gabbard Photography I thought it would be fun to share a quick peak from each in the order they are up for editing! Top to bottom shows the editing order from first to last. 🙂 Do you see your session up on the editing block in this bunch?! As a Tampa Family Photographer, I just love this first one as she is super excited too! 🙂  I can’t wait to get to all your sessions!  Tampa Family Photographer

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(Baby Photographer Tampa) Happy Baby girl!

Sitting up sessions

Baby Photographer Tampa This super cute baby was so fun and playful during her session. As a Baby photographer in Tampa, it was so fun to see how much this little one had grown since I photographed her newborn session.  Mom brown a shell prop that was used in her newborn session that we were able to use in this sitting up session. This super happy baby girl gave me so many smiles! We were even able to get sweet Mommy and me photos that I know Mom will treasure forever! Can’t wait to photograph her first birthday session! Baby Photographer Tampa

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(Tampa First Birthday Photographer) Published!

First birthday Sessions

Tampa First Birthday Photographer Great news! We’ve been published on NAPCP.com National Association for Professional Child Photographers blog 🙂 Woohoo!  As a Tampa First Birthday Photographer,  it is an honor to  have an exclusive public feature on this blog! You won’t want to miss this session, Take a look at this adorable First Birthday session here. Tampa First Birthday Photographer

Tampa First Birthday Photographer

Star Wars Baby Boy (Newborn Photography Tampa)

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Newborn Photography Tampa Hello Hello! As a professional in Newborn Photography Tampa, I’ve been super busy between new sessions, and remodeling the brand new website. But we’ve finally gotten a chance to post new sessions today on the blog!

Today’s special newborn baby boy is one of the cutest! This little guy gave us so many great sleepy poses!! He even was a champ during our Star Wars inspired poses. Some of these weren’t my typically my style, but it was fun to try something different for a change and help to make Mom’s dreams come true! This adorable newborn baby boy also had some super cute awake moments that just made my heart melt! Take a look! Newborn Photography Tampa

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Big Sister and Baby Girl (Tampa Newborn Photographer)

Family, Newborns,

Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph Tampa Newborn Photographer

Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph :) Tampa Newborn Photographer Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph :) Tampa Newborn Photographer Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph :) Tampa Newborn Photographer Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph :) Tampa Newborn Photographer Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph :) Tampa Newborn Photographer Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph :) Tampa Newborn Photographer Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph :) Tampa Newborn Photographer Tampa Newborn Photographer I’m so excited to share with you all this super sweet newborn session. As a Tampa Newborn Photographer, I had so much photographing big sister (every since she was a newborn) but especially now with her newborn little sister on the scene! Can’t wait to photograph little sister when she starts crawling! This is one of my favorite families to photograph :) Tampa Newborn Photographer

Sweet Baby Girl (Tampa baby Photographer)

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Tampa Baby Photographer Okay! So as a Tampa Baby Photographer, my schedule has been a bit busy lately but I’ve finally managed to get this cute little lady up on the blog! She was an adorable addition to the studio! With her cute kissy faces and super chunky baby rolls, this baby girl was nothing but precious! She’s grown so much since I photographed her newborn session! Can’t wait to celebrate her first year! :) Tampa Baby Photographer

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