All posts by Tracy Gabbard

A Blast of a Family Reunion (tampa family photographer)

Monday, May 6, 2013Children, Family, Relationshipstampa family photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa family photographer) This family is so much fun and I love that they called me back to photograph their whole family together again! We did a session several years ago that you can view here. You can see how much the kids have grown and there has even been one added! 🙂 It is obvious how much they love to spend time together and that of course makes my job not only easier but also so much fun! This is a large share but believe it or not, there are still lots of great surprises for this special family who will be receiving their full gallery in the next couple days!! (tampa family photographer)

Dream baby (tampa newborn photographer)

Sunday, April 28, 2013Babies, Newbornstampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn photographer) This little guy was soooo sleepy at his session. At the end, when we really wanted a few awake shots mom got a tambourine toy from the TGP toy basket and started banging it loudly to wake him. It did the job but it wasn’t easy… he was a “dream baby” for his session. Here are just a VERY few peaks as his whole gallery is amazing. He was so much fun! (tampa newborn photographer)

Blessings… (tampa newborn photographer)

Monday, April 15, 2013Babies, Newbornstampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn photographer) Oooooo love this precious little one. I know her family feels completed with her arrival. She was the perfect little angle for her session. She gave us some beautiful awake images in the beginning and then slept for the rest of the session. LOVE her mommy’s prop of the book that is titled with her name. (tampa newborn photographer)

Cutie Pie (tampa baby photographer)

Monday, April 8, 2013Babies, Sitting up sessionstampa baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa baby photographer) This little guy was amazing for his sitting up session! He just completed his second session of the New Beginnings Plan and I am SOO looking forward to his smash cake session. He has been a “dream” baby for both sessions so far and you can check out his newborn session with his siblings here. In most cases, babies are in their “birthday suits” for the newborn session but the next session is a great session for a cute outfit or two. I always love to do a series of with just a diaper cover though… those are my favorites and they are timeless images that will be cherished forever. (tampa baby photographer)

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I am so lucky! (tampa baby photographer)

Sunday, February 24, 2013Babies, Newbornsfamily photographer, tampa baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa baby photographer) How could I ask for anything better than being able to spend time with these little ones. They are precious, so innocent and so tiny. Definitely one of the best parts of my job! This newest member of the TGP New Beginnings Plan was an absolute dream! Even with his big brother (who is by no means big… under 2 himself) who was very hesitant to be to close to him, this little guy was in sleepy dreamland. Both of these children are beautiful…. mommy and daddy make beautiful babies!

I often joke with my clients that for me, capturing, with photography, that rare newborn smile is SO hard. I swear, those smiles always happen when the camera is NOT close to me and I rarely get to capture them on the camera. This precious bundle of joy gave me MANY smiles though and I did capture some. I am not sharing here because I know birth announcements are yet to go out and I am sure mom and dad want some surprises for that. Here are just a few of this amazing session with many surprises left for the full gallery!

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Double cuteness (clearwater baby photographer)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013Babies, Family, Sitting up sessionsclearwater baby photographer, family photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater baby photographer) What a super fun session in the studio! These 2 cuties cracked me up. Their personalities just shone through in their images. I hope to see them again for a double smash cake session… can you imagine the awesome fun and MESS 🙂 Can’t wait! It’s the kind of thing a family photographer lives for!

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So blessed (tampa newborn photographer)

Thursday, February 14, 2013Babies, Newborns, Relationshipsfamily photographer, tampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn photographer) Ahhhhhh… I really wish I could share all the images in this families gallery. They are beyond beautiful. This darling little baby girl was so amazing for her session and I have a feeling she will continue to amaze her family everyday for many years to come. I feel so blessed to be chosen to capture her first year for her family and to watch her grow this year as her family has chosen to participate in the TGP New Beginnings Pla n. I seriously can not wait to see her at each of her sessions and hope maybe mommy will plan a couple extra in there so that I can see her a little bit more 🙂 Hint, hint, mommy!

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Happy Valentines Day

Wednesday, February 13, 2013Sitting up sessionstampa family photographyTracy Gabbard

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TGP Sitting Up Session from New Beginnings Plan (tampa baby photographer)

Tuesday, February 12, 2013Babies, Sitting up sessionsfamily photographer, tampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn baby photographer) Oh what fun this busy little guy was! When doing family photography, I can never decide which of the 3 sessions from the New Beginnings Plan is my favorite. I of course love those newborns and at the “sitting up” sessions the babies are usually so happy. Then there is the forever popular smash cake sessions which are hilarious! Instead of the traditional 6 month session I recommend doing a “sitting up session” when the babies are usually 7-8 months and you can really capture that next stage from the itty bitty baby they were just a few short months ago. It is a really fun session. Enjoy a sneak peak of this happy little guy!

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Another awesome couple! (clearwater maternity photographer)

Thursday, February 7, 2013Babies, Maternity, Newbornsclearwater maternity photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater maternity photographer) I could have blogged these images a few days ago but I had such a hard time choosing what to show because they are all so amazing. This couple will have a super hard time narrowing down their choices! They are also members of the TGP New Beginnings Plan and their baby will be arriving VERY soon. I can not wait to meet them again only this time as a family of 3! There are lots to look at since I just couldn’t decide!

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three — clearwater maternity photographer

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Beautiful Maternity (tampa maternity photographer)

Monday, February 4, 2013Babies, Maternity, Newborns, Relationshipstampa family photographer, tampa maternity photographerTracy Gabbard

(Tampa maternity photographer) I am so excited to show off these maternity images to one of the newest members of the TGP New Beginnings Plan. Can you believe this mommy had her baby 3 days after this session and she was only 2 weeks early! She looks amazing… I know, don’t hate her! Just wait until I can show off her new daughter! BEAUTIFUL and yes of course, tiny.. oh so tiny. LOVED our session together! For now, enjoy these favorites!

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Tampa baby photographer

Tuesday, January 22, 2013Babies, Children, Newbornstampa family photography, tampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn & baby photographer) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her…. so many newborns in the next few months. I think this might be the end of my girls streak though… 🙁 New Beginning Plan members coming up soon are expecting boys, who are just as lovable and amazing just no girlie headbands of course. If you know mommies who are expecting a baby anytime soon send them to TGP for information on the popular TGP New Beginnings Plan or if they choose just a newborn photography session. I am already scheduling into April and spaces are limited. Anyway, this little girl was absolutely precious. I loved sharing this special time with her and her family.

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Clearwater Newborn Photographer

Monday, January 21, 2013Babies, Newborns, Personalclearwater newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

What can I say… I was so honored to photograph this little guy and he will hold a special place in my heart forever. MANY years ago when I was 18 I started working at a preschool as a one year old teacher. The first little face I saw was quite possibly the cutest little girl I had ever seen in a yellow tutu. Oh how she captured my heart! I became friends with the little girls mom and stayed close to the little girl throughout the years. Our families shared many memories as the years went on, weddings, celebrations, birthdays, etc… Those memories hold a special place in heart and when the little girls mom passed away many years later I was heartbroken not only for the loss in my life but for the little girl as well. But NOW, the little girl in the yellow tutu has her own new baby and I was honored to capture his first few days of birth for her. He was truly so precious and I know his grandma is looking down from above with the most love in her heart keeping watch over him and his mommy.

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Ahhhh… sweetness at it’s best (tampa baby photographer)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013Babies, Maternity, Newborns, Relationshipstampa baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa baby photographer) There are some things about newborns that just capture me. Besides their innocence, and tiny little features, I love their peeling wrinkly skin and their jerky, uncontrolled movements (also know as the moro or startle reflex) and even that little umbilical cord stump. All of these things show how little they are and it is the only time in their life that these things will occur (at least naturally anyway LOL!). These things are characteristics of a newborn and I love when I can capture some of them on camera. I have a little series of the feet picture below (although I am only showing one here) and I must say it is one of my favorite pictures! Anyway, a special last minute welcome to this family to the New Beginnings Plan. I am the lucky one that was chosen when this family was left last minute with out a photographer to capture those first precious days of their babies birth! (tampa baby photographer)

Long over due sneak peak (clearwater children’s photographer)

Thursday, December 27, 2012Babies, First birthday Sessionsclearwater children's photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater children’s photographer) This family has been waiting for quite a long time as I fit their session right in the middle of the busy season and they knew it would be awhile before I could get to their birthday session. The smallest princess in these pictures was part of the TGP New Beginnings Plan and officially graduated with this session. It was so much fun to watch her grow throughout the year and she and her sister loved to “ham it up” for me at each session. Big sister turned 4 not to long before this session so it was only appropriate that she get in on some of the cake smashing fun! (clearwater children’s photographer)

The best gift! (tampa newborn photographer)

Sunday, December 23, 2012Babies, Maternity, Newbornstampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn photographer) Ooooo SO SWEET! Last minute newborn session! I was so lucky to be the one she called and I was able to fit her in! Double bonus! 🙂 Happy Holidays to all! (TAMPA NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER)

Sweet holiday (tampa child photographer)

Sunday, December 23, 2012Children, Family, Relationshipstampa family photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa child photographer) This family was full of sweetness and their little girl was pure joy! I truly enjoyed capturing some holiday memories for them and since they know their gallery won’t come back to them before Christmas a special sneak peak for them to enjoy! (TAMPA CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER)

Oooooo…. preciousness! (tampa baby photographer)

Sunday, October 21, 2012Babies, Newbornstampa baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa baby photographer) This newest Tracy Gabbard Photography New Beginnings Plan member was absolutely the sweetest thing ever! She slept the WHOLE time. I mean the WHOLE time! I couldn’t even wake her to get some awake shots. She was so precious I could almost take her home with me. I think mommy and daddy were just as smitten though and so I am not sure they would have let me 🙂 I can’t wait to see how her personality grows at her next session. (tampa baby photographer)

Sweet Family in the studio (clearwater family photographer)

Sunday, October 14, 2012Babies, Children, Family, Relationshipsclearwater family photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater family photographer) This family paid a visit to the Clearwater studio several days ago. They were so much fun to work with and the kids were amazing! Loving their portraits thought it would be fun to share a few! (clearwater family photographer)

Family Beach FUN! (clearwater beach photographer)

Wednesday, September 19, 2012Beach, Family, Relationshipsclearwater family photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater beach photographer) Not only was this family super nice and fun but beautiful as well! They kids were just darling and I had a blast chasing them around the beach with my camera! Beach sessions are such an amazing way to not only create beautiful portraits but also to capture timeless memories. Making the session fun and interactive for the whole family is a great way to get the kids and parents relaxed and feeling at ease infront of the camera. Of course we always work to get the classic smiling portraits but my favorites and many time my clients favorites end up being the ones that show true personality. That may include giggling and tickling pictures or even a serious expression that tugs at moms heartstrings. It’s those faces that only moms (and sometimes dads :)) know and love. This family was vacationing here and I hope that our session together was a highlight of their trip and one they will not forget. I know it was a highlight of my week! 🙂 Their next big challenge will be when they receive their gallery in the next day or so and have to make decisions on what to invest in! Believe me when I say it will be a tough choice! LOVE this session! (clearwater beach photographer)

Breathless! (tampa bay beach photography)

Wednesday, August 22, 2012Beach, Children, Family, Relationshipstampa bay beach photographyTracy Gabbard

(tampa bay beach photography) Yes, these two adorable twins left me breathless as I chased them around the beach! 🙂 But seriously, how cute are they? These pictures are a true representation of them and their little personalities at this age. They were so much fun and I hope to be able to see them again when they visit Florida another time! (tampa bay beach photography)

Party! (tampa newborn photographer)

Tuesday, August 14, 2012Babies, Newborns, Relationshipstampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn photographer) PARTY was what this ADORABLE little one wanted to do her whole session! She didn’t want to miss a thing! She did give in after awhile though and once those bright eyes closed we were able to keep her asleep for all the fun posing and props mommy wanted to use. Thank you to this very patient family for the extra days waiting for their gallery as their photographer (yes, thats me :)) had some computer issues that held up their sneak peak and gallery! (tampa newborn photographer)

Brand New (clearwater baby photographer)

Monday, August 6, 2012Babies, Family, Newbornsclearwater baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater baby photographer) Another brand new little guy in the studio! Mom and dad were awesome and brought so many props and fun things to try to use. He was wide awake in the beginning of the session which is always good so that we can capture those beautiful, sparkling newborn eyes. I love this first one… if you look closely at his little lips it looks like he is trying to kiss his mommy…. :::pitter patter::: (clearwater baby photographer)

All of the following were mom’s props… I love to try to work them into a session if the baby lets us and this little champ was more than happy to accomodate!

Priceless (tampa newborn photographer)

Thursday, August 2, 2012Babies, Maternity, Newbornstampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn photographer) This little guy was so special… once he started sleeping he hardly woke up. His brother and sister were so proud of him and mommy was completely in love (as she should be!)! He one of the newer members of the exclusive TGP New Beginnings Plan and I am so happy because I can not wait to see how he has grown at his next session! Here is a sneak peak for the patient family awaiting their gallery! 🙂 (tampa newborn photographer)

So many smiles! (clearwater baby photographer)

Tuesday, July 17, 2012Babies, Children, Newborns, Relationships, Sitting up sessionsclearwater baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater baby photographer) This little bundle of joy was just that “a bundle of joy”! She just completed her second session of the exclusive Tracy Gabbard Photography New Beginnings Plan. She was so much fun! Her big sister didn’t get left out either as we captured some great images of her as well. Check out the eyes on them… beautiful blue and brown, just beautiful! I can never decide which of the 3 sessions in the New Beginnings Plan I love the best as they all offer something so precious and different as each one. The newborn session is of course “one of a kind” as those first couple weeks go by so fast and are such a blur. Those little toes and faces are never that little again (or quiet :)). But the sitting up session is such a blast as they are always sitting up and full of smiles and sometimes they are even crawling (like the little one below). And then there is the one year old session with the smash cake. Now, there is NOTHING like a smash cake session! SUPER FUN and SUPER messy! 🙂 I truly enjoy them all and can’t wait for her next session coming up in the fall. Well, enough chatter…. enjoy these precious smiles! (Clearwater baby photographer)

Simply Amazing…. (tampa newborn photographer)

Sunday, July 1, 2012Babies, Newborns, Relationshipstampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn photographer) This little guy was simply amazing… he was such a mellow fellow 🙂 Even when awake he was peaceful and happy. He is the newest member of the exclusive TGP New Beginnings Plan and I am so excited to be able to capture his first year for his family. Enjoy this little bundle of joy for the next time you see him he will be sitting up and WIDE awake! (tampa newborn photographer)

SUCH a cutie! (tampa baby photographer)

Wednesday, June 20, 2012Babies, Relationships, Sitting up sessionstampa baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa baby photographer) Oh my goodness…this little guy’s images were so fun to edit! His smile is so contagious and his personality so much fun. And to top it all off he wasn’t crawling yet…. so he didn’t make me chase him all around the studio (even though crawling pictures are among my fav’s)! This was his 3rd session in the TGP New Beginnings Plan and he has one more to go before his first year album is designed. Here are few sneak peaks for mom and dad! (tampa baby photographer)

Babies x 2 = ADORABLE! (tampa baby photographer)

Monday, June 4, 2012Babies, Children, First birthday Sessions, Relationshipstampa baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa baby photographer) Another first birthday session! This time mom opted out of the smash cake but we had lots of fun anyway. This set of twins could not be more different in their little personalities. One outgoing and friendly while the other little one was much more cautious and quiet. They both however have amazing images from their session and I can’t wait for mom and family to see their gallery! Coming soon! 🙂 (tampa baby photographer)

Personality PLUS! (clearwater baby photographer)

Sunday, May 20, 2012Babies, Children, First birthday Sessionsclearwater baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater baby photographer) Oh MY goodness! This sweet thing turned on some serious personality for her first birthday session! She was SUCH a blast to have in the studio! I am sorry that this is her last session of the popular TGP New Beginnings Plan but I am sure (at least I hope) I will see her for many more sessions to come as she grows through the next few years. Smash cake birthday session move quickly as we usually have a couple outfits to get through before the smash cake. Every toddler is different…. in their reactions to the cake but must say, she wins the award for loving her cake the most! I think she would have sat infront of her cake all day if we would have let her. The mess did not bother her at all and she kept gobbling pieces of cake and frosting through out the whole time. I was cracking up as she never got tired of it. So, can you imagine all the pictures there are? I tried my best to narrow it down but just couldn’t stop sharing. There are so many more but I had to stop at some point. To mom and dad- I know you will miss this post until later in the week but email me for you gallery when you are ready! 🙂 Enjoy! (Cleawater baby photographer)

Oh My! (clearwater baby photographer)

Monday, April 30, 2012Babies, First birthday Sessionsclearwater baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(clearwater baby photographer) I have been in first birthday/cake smash heaven lately! SOOOOO many one year olds in the studio lately! And they are all so much fun. This little one was no exception. She hammed it up for in all her birthday glory. (clearwater baby photographer)

Smash Cake (tampa first birthday photographer)

Wednesday, April 4, 2012Babies, Children, First birthday Sessionssmash cake photographer, tampa first birthday photographerTracy Gabbard

(Tampa first birthday photographer) Oh my goodness! This sweet little thing was just adorable! We had so much fun at the park playing and then enjoying his smash cake/birthday cake to top it off! I got to see his sweet serious side for much of the session but dad hammed it up for him at the end we got some fun smiles to! Thank you to this awesome family for a fun night! Enjoy your sneak peak… I had a hard time narrowing them down to just a peak so there are a few extras as well! 🙂 (tampa first birthday photographer)

Happy 1st Birthday (palm harbor baby photographer)

Saturday, March 17, 2012Children, First birthday Sessionspalm harbor baby photographerTracy Gabbard

(palm harbor baby photographer) I am often asked to photograph events and although I do try to keep my weekends for my family I will photograph a few birthdays and special events per year. The event session includes the digital files and a beautiful custom designed CD case. I was lucky enough to be asked to to capture this little guy’s first birthday and it was a blast! He is part of the TGP New Beginnings Plan and I will be so sad after his last session which will be coming up soon. Complete with Kermit the Frog theme, everything was decked out in green and Kermit. I must say, even the Hershey’s kisses had a themed sticker on the bottom of them… the whole party was simply adorable! There are so many amazing images it was hard to choose so this post is full of pictures. (palm harbor baby photographer)

I had to inlcude the picture below! Grandpa lives far away and was not able to be there so nothing like “facetime” to bring him to the party! I think this is my favorite family photo! 🙂

Purity at it’s best… (tampa newborn photographer)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012Babies, Newbornstampa newborn photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa newborn photographer) So, as promised here are some images from an amazing newborn session. This little guy will have his next session in the TGP New Beginnings Plan in just a few short months and I can not wait to see how much he has grown and how his personality has developed. He was so laid back and sleepy at his newborn session. I wonder if he has that same personality now. It is always a fun surprise to find out! (tampa newborn photographer)

To go to not to go…. (tampa maternity photographer)

Monday, January 30, 2012Beach, Maternity, Relationshipstampa maternity photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa maternity photographer) To go or not to go… to the beach for this maternity session….it was literally up in the air as I was driving to meet them. This mommy to be joined the TGP New Beginnings Plan had her heart set on a beach maternity session but the weather was NOT cooperating. This couple went down early to enjoy a bite to eat before our session. So they were there watching the clouds pour in (literally!) 🙂 Her first phone call was…. “I know it’s cloudy but I think it will be okay”. So, I packed up for the beach. On my way down her second phone call was “It’s raining, I think we better switch to the studio”. So, I slightly changed directions and headed there. Her third phone call was “I think it’s clearing up. Let’s try the beach”! So, I headed to the beach (which is one of my favorite places to shoot)! Well, as we all know, Florida weather is SO unpredictable and as it turned out, it ended up being windy, cloudy, cold AND rainy. But we made the best of it and I must say we captured some of my favorite maternity images ever! The weather made it a truly unique session and we were able to create some images that could have never happened with a perfect sunset. (tampa maternity photographer)

So, I am such a bad blogger, especially during the busy season. But I love to share special sessions and families that I get to meet. I am going to go back, pick a few sessions and share their stories and images. Tomorrow you will get to see this couples newborn session. He is SUCH a doll baby. I can’t wait to see him at his next session.

Love this little guy! (tampa childrens photographer)

Wednesday, January 4, 2012Childrentampa childrens photographerTracy Gabbard

(tampa childrens photographer) Oh my goodness…. I love this little guy but I am not sure how much he loves me! 🙂 I have been photographing him and his family for several years now and I look forward to our sessions each time. His siblings are just as precious but he just has SO many other things to do other than take pictures (like most little boys his age) with me. He loves outdoors and the freedom it brings so hanging with me is a short lived occurrence and I better snap that shutter quick or he is GONE! 🙂 What I love is that I get so many fun expressions from him, he just lets it all out, no holding back his feelings. As I edited this summer session I was inspired to create this collage of just him. This session with his family is one I will always remember because as the kids neared the end of the session we all went out on the golf course and the kids took out their nets to catch fish in the ponds. Well, Michael and I went off on our own for a little bit and just as the sun was setting he caught his first fish! It was so exciting for both of us! Here are few from our excursion! Hope you enjoy the fun this little guy brings to our sessions…. (Tampa childrens photographer)