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Tampa Family Photographer

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OMG!  These 2 are hilarious! As a Tampa family Photographer I have been SO lucky to photograph them since the they were both newborns.  I don’t think we have missed even one year.  They are both crazy, funny and SO much fun!  After 8 years of following them through their little lives I have literally watched them grow up before my eyes.  It is fun to find new places to have sessions… we have done local parks, clearwater beaches, Tampa universities, the TGP studio and now downtown Tampa.  We just did a little story on their session from last year here.… My heart is full when I get to spend time with them and mom gets a break since I take them off on my own.  Their personalities crack me up and I LOVE that they know me and are comfortable with me.  There is always lots of laughing and giggles throughout the time we spend together and you can see how fun they are in this picture as he reacts to a silly secret his sister told him!  

 

During the session, unprompted by me, big sister asked me to take a pretty picture of the flowers she picked…. how perfectly girl like and sweet… 

Now for the funny part….. a little later in the session, Mr “C” asked me to take a picture of….

yes…. the ANT crawling on his arm! LOL!  TOTAL girl and boy representation there!  I am fairly sure that the picture of this ant will NOT be a large portrait above the fireplace BUT I bet it makes it into and album page because it is SOOO him and shows exactly what both of these awesome kids are like at this age!  And after all, isn’t that what portrait sessions are all about?  

Today We Bring You A Colorful Family Story.

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The first year has been the cutest photography session for this family.

Loving his full head of hair and creamy baby skin. Tracy chose warm colors that bring out his perfect skin tone. 

 

Such a detailed close up, showing his tiny feet and the resting position on a peaceful moment. Tracy has an special ability to calm down and keep babies in a great mood during the sessions. It takes a mother and a children oriented person to understand and manage such young tiny humans.

In this picture, Tracy wanted to capture the beauty in the difference of skin colors, and how tiny the feet are. It is one of the cutest parts of the body when they are so young, because you can feel how fragile and young they are.

We often show a close up of the mother and the baby, but this time we want to make sure you experience a close up with the father. Their bond is extraordinary. You can almost feel how smooth the baby skin is just by looking at the photograph.

We know its just early August, but we want to sneak a peak for the amazing Holiday Special Photo Sessions that are coming up these year. Stick around to check out more in the next few months.

 

Holiday Sessions are very limited and they are usually sold out really fast, don’t miss your chance once the time comes, contact Tracy for more information about this, specially is you are waiting for that special new member to arrive to the family this Christmas!

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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!

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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. 

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. 

 

 

Babies

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.

 

 

Close Ups by TGP – Look At Those Eyes!

Babies, Children, Head Shots, High School Seniors, Newborns

Grabbed some of my favorites!

Let’s talk about close ups!  At each photography session I always try to do a few close ups .  I love the way they capture the details of the eyes and for the little guys their little teeth (or lack of :)) It’s fun to capture silly faces and serious ones as well.  They don’t always have to be smiling to make an impact and evoke emotion.  Sometimes non smiling photographs end up being my favorites.  I love them for babies, kids and older children.  I reached back several years to grab some of my favorites!  You may have seen some of these before but a few of these kiddos are 5 and 6 years old already!  Time flies!  Do you see your little one (or older one :)) in these photos picked by me from the collection of Tracy Gabbard Photography Albums?

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Close Ups by TGP – Look At Those Eyes!

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

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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.
 

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!

 

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Baby’s First Year Photo Album – NBP

Babies, Cake Smash, First birthday Sessions, Newborns, One Year Olds, Sitting up sessions

First Year Photo Album – Part of New Beginnings Plan

Look at all the gorgeous baby’s first year photo albums going out next week!  These are part of the New Beginnings Plan (NBP) of Tracy Gabbard Photography (TGP). These albums are amazing keepsakes that will be passed down for many generations!

Can you imagine having one of these to look at of your grandparent or great grandparent? What a lifetime keepsake! Digital images are wonderful for preserving and archiving but there is NOTHING like a quality printed print, wall display or album that you can touch, see everyday and/or share with loved ones. Sitting down on the couch with your child looking through an album is an experience that uses all the senses and that is priceless.

Flipping through some digital files on a computer is different. There is not an experience associated with that. Hence the families who have their baby’s first year photo albums are so lucky! They will all sit on the couch one day and share this with their children! 

Please visit TGP’s New Beginnings Plan (NBP) which includes Newborn Session, Sitting up Session, First Birthday Session and this lovely photo album. TGP will hand pick photos from each session for your baby’s first year album to create his/her 1st year story.  You can see some video samples by clicking on albums. 

If you have any question about the album, or want to join NBP, click on Contact Tracy to send your query or message.

TGP Wishes A Very Happy Valentine’s Day!

Babies, Newborns

Happy Valentine’s Day from Tracy!

Just a few favorite photos in the red and pink colors for Valentine’s Day, today. Besides my sweet babies and families that I get the privilege of working with and of course my own family and kiddo’s here are some fun things, I LOVE –

-Girlfriend time
-Going out to lunch
-The beach
-Going shopping
-The movies
-Dr. Pepper
-Buffalo chicken tenders
-Chocolate and peanut butter combo’s

TGP wishes a happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Contact Tracy to discuss your favorite fun things and mile stones in your and your baby’s life.  Schedule photo sessions for your newborn baby,  3 months old, 6 months old, 9 months old, one year old child for his or her first birthday. Family photo sessions are great fun too! Have a love filled Day!!! 

Babies on the Move – Sitting Up Child Photography

Babies, Children, Sitting up sessions

Babies on the Move! These little crawlers were on the move in the TGP studio! I love that with the New Beginnings Plan we can capture each stage of babies first year. Crawling is a big milestone and the New Beginnings Plan helps capture that for families!

Click on New Beginnings Plan for details of the NBP.

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Babies on the Move – Sitting Up Child Photography by Tracy Gabbard Photography

Small, Sweet, Tiny Little Baby Feet

Babies, Newborns

Small, Sweet, Tiny Little Baby Feet!
Newborn Photography

When capturing the most precious moments of a newborns first couple weeks I always try to remember not to forget the details of their ity bity little bodies.  I won’t lie, those little toes and feet are definitely my favorite!  Even when my babies were little I was obsessed with their little feet. When they are that little they even smell good! 🙂  Here’s just a small sampling of a bunch of the cutest tiny little, small and sweet, toes and feet you have ever seen…

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Small, Sweet, Tiny Little Baby Feet – Newborn Photography

 

TGP Style – White on White

Babies, Children, Maternity, Newborns, One Year Olds, Sitting up sessions

TGP Style White on White – it is my very favorite color!  

I am always drawn to white in my portraits. To me, it is so beautiful, simple, clean and classic. In my eyes it represents a modern yet timeless look that captures the simplicity of a baby, child or family.

The Tracy Gabbard Photography studio is WHITE and it captures the light beautifully. White makes the baby, child or family “pop” because they become the color, they become the focus, they become the memory.  Not the surroundings around them.

So in celebration of “white” 🙂 here are some of the many white on white images that I have been lucky enough to capture!

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Newborn Photography – TGP Wraps Newborns in Style

Babies, Newborns

Newborn Photography – Wraps with Tracy Gabbard Photography
Most newborns LOVE to be snuggled up and swaddled. Keeping them all snuggled is one technique to help keep them content and sometimes asleep during their newborn session.  I love these little ones in the their wraps, and they are loving being in them too! 🙂

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Click on Photo Gallery to enjoy more newborn photography.

Who’s got the cutest hat?

Babies, Children, Newborns

Although I love to see all my babies hair or “lack of hair” 🙂  It is also fun to put cute hats and bonnets on them to.  Some of my clients bring their own but I have many as well that I love to use.  Babies of all ages look adorable in hats!  I won’t lie, sometimes it is tricky to get the older babies to keep them on but I work with mom or dad to get it at least a couple of good portraits in their hats.   We quickly try the “distract, drop and run” method and I click the shutter crossing our fingers for that perfect split second shot!  Other babies don’t mind them at all.  Either way, it is fun trying and as you can see they all look absolutely adorable!

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Newborns and their big brothers and sisters

Babies, Children, Family, Newborns, Relationships
Brand New Big Brothers and Sisters in Studio (Tracy Gabbard Photography)

Photographing a newborn with a sibling (younger ones especially) is one of my favorite things in a newborn session!  I will not lie, much of the time it takes A LOT of patience and MANY clicks of the camera to capture a handful of sweet sibling photos but once they are captured, there is nothing sweeter!!!  What makes it so difficult to capture those precious moments?  Well…. let  me explain!  First of all newborns are typically photographed with in the first 5-12 days of birth.  Younger “big sisters or brothers” have just had their world rocked with a demanding baby!  After those first couple days when the newness of the baby has worn off for them, they often want NOTHING to do with this alien that just invaded their world.  Younger (preschool age) children can be difficult to photograph without the newness of a baby sibling SO throw that in the mix and you have a potentially challenging portion of the session.  I LOVE when the siblings interact with the baby.  These two below were “helping” cover the baby.  Sometimes encouraging them to “help” is a good way to get them in the same spot for a quick photo!

Newborns and their big brothers and sisters TracyGabbard.com

Newborns and their big brothers and sisters TracyGabbard.com

Trying to get a newborn to stay asleep while getting a preschooler to cooperate and “pose” is not easy.  Many times the best way to do this is to put the baby on something instead of having the sibling hold the baby.  Often young children don’t feel comfortable holding their new baby anyway and it can be dangerous as they are unpredictable and may possibly get up without warning and leave the baby.  I always have moms and dads helping hands close by for the baby no matter if he or she is in the siblings arms or in a prop.  Safety first, always!!!!  That is not to say that it is impossible to get a preschooler to hold their new baby!  It can be done but always safely on the floor and with adult arms close by to help.

Newborns and their big brothers and sisters TracyGabbard.com

And then there are always the “smiling” looking at the camera pictures”  Those are classic and always favorites.

Newborns and their big brothers and sisters TracyGabbard.com

Newborns and their big brothers and sisters TracyGabbard.com

I often think it would be funny to record the sibling portion of a newborn session!  With mom, dad and me working together to keep the older child in an area of the baby, and all of us acting silly trying to get them to look at the camera or bribing with little treats!  Maybe one day I will try to capture that on video! 🙂

A Few First Birthday Smash Cake Photo Sessions

Babies, Cake Smash, First birthday Sessions, One Year Olds

First Birthday – Tracy Gabbard Photography –  When is it okay to dig in and really love all that messy cake? At their first birthday Smash Cake Photo Sessions. Listen for the laughter in their bright smiles and sparkling eyes. Look at these delightful birthday performers! This darling girl is dancing to the stars and the boys are birthday cake drummers. Each child looks as yummy as the cakes and I love frosting mustaches! You know what, this pink and blue cutie really did fall into the cake after that last picture. LOL!

Believe it or not! The soft blues and the tie perfectly fit in that one year old young man’s personality. I love how my camera could capture the exact way he approached things – when he first considered the cake with a solemn touch and when he was without his hat ready to dig in. The best picture is the one when he is looking at the camera with a solemn smile, covered in a frosting beard.

First Birthday Smash Cake Photo Sessions

First Birthday Smash Cake Photo Sessions

First Birthday Smash Cake Photo Sessions

First Birthday Smash Cake Photo Sessions

First Birthday Smash Cake Photo Sessions
Smash Cake Photo Sessions

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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Yawning Newborn Photography

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Yawning Newborn Photography – Tracy Gabbard Photography

I love capturing the moment when the baby yawns. Just stretching out, tired after making moms and dads tired, squinty eyes, settling in for a nap, …, I love being able to capture this on camera.  Babies gave me the most adorable poses, just being themselves, innocent and peaceful 🙂

I take shots from different angles, making sure I get as many unique expressions on camera as I can, and it’s absolute pleasure what I can do with the little ones! That’s what I love about my work, knowing that it’s not just about today, but that it will be there many years later, bringing smiles to kids, parents, grandparents as they look back at these photographs!

Yawning Newborn Photography

Yawning Newborn Photography

Yawning Newborn Photography

Post Script:
“Yawn is a silent shout.” says Gilbert K Chesterton.

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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Beautiful in Blue – Photo Sessions at TGP Clearwater FL

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Beautiful in Blue – Many times, I find it exciting to make newborn photo sessions, sitting up photo sessions, even family photo sessions with blue as the theme.

Blue is traditionally associated with boys but little girls do look great in blue! Look at that sweet young lady, ‘looking up’ down there.  Doesn’t she appear wonderfully cute in her blue polka dots? What do you think about these babies in their stylish blue beds during their nap time? Oh my! I love staring at them. And, in that family photo, you can feel the close physical and emotional integration of the whole family wearing different shades of blue. I love them all so so much.

You, too, can create memories of your own like these at Tracy Gabbard Photography Studio, Clearwater. For more and latest photography visit frequently TGP at Facebook, or click on Contact.

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Photos of Beautiful in Blue, from Sitting up session, Tracy Gabbard Photography
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Photos of Beautiful in Blue, Family photography by Tracy Gabbard Photographer Tampa

Awake Newborns Photography by Tracy Gabbard

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Awake Newborns Photography by Tracy Gabbard
As you probably know, through out a newborn session the goal is to keep the baby asleep but I must say, some of my favorite portraits of newborns is when they are awake!  So I thought it would be fun to do a blog post on some of the moments when these precious babies are between sleep times.

I have a lot of fun letting the babies pose for me in their sleep but I also keep going during part of the awake time to capture those gorgeous newborn eyes!   During the time they are awake, unless they are swaddled, they have no control over their arms and legs (called the moro reflex also called the startle reflex).  But all this movement will make for some funny awake images!

I love my job and feel so lucky to be able to capture these special times for my clients.  I have to say though… my favorite part of any newborn session is snuggle time when I get to hold them and maybe even feed them during a transition time during the session!  This is when I really get to appreciate their innocence and their tinniest of features.  Hope you enjoy some of these fun images that were captured during just a few of the many newborn sessions I have had the pleasure of photographing!   Awake Newborns Photography. Tracy Gabbard Photographer, Clearwater, FL.

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One Year Old Photography – Tampa, FL

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(One year old photography – Tampa, FL) So this adorable rascal certainly enjoyed his cake in the studio!  He was FULL of energy and happy smiles but his favorite part (besides the cake) was watching me chase him all over the studio! 🙂  The great thing about this session is that there will be another surprise that comes with it in the next couple weeks!  I can’t wait to share that but for now here is a sneak peak into his one year session! For more and latest photo sessions frequently visit TGP on Facebook. (tampa one year old photography)

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Tampa Studio Newborn Session – Sneak Peak

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(tampa newborn photographer) It was such a pleasure to have this sweet baby in the studio!  She was the perfect little model through her whole session. Even giving us some content awake time for a little bit. I love all the colors and props we were able to use for her session and taking her outside to use the swing was the icing on the cake.   So many amazing studio sessions this month and last and SO much to share in the coming weeks! Keep visiting here and at Facebook page of TGP. (tampa newborn photographer)

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Summer Special – Free Maternity Photography Session

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Summer Special – Maternity Photography Session by Tracy Gabbard Photography

Are you looking forward to welcoming your newborn ‘bundle of joy’ this June, July, August or September? Wow! here is your chance to get a complimentary mini maternity session in Tracy Gabbard’s Photography Studio!

Enroll in the popular  New Beginnings Plan (NBP) that Tracy Gabbard Photography offers, or schedule a  Newborn Photography Session for your baby, and receive a complimentary Mini Maternity Photography Session.

These days, these moments of your life are just so precious, you never want to forget. You want to treasure these. Capture these memories with Tracy Gabbard Photography’s  Special Summer Promo!

The NBP is a special collection plan that includes newborn session, sitting-up session and first birthday session. That’s documenting the first year of your baby’s life! A newborn session is a once in a lifetime session that takes place with in the first 14 days of birth.  You can learn more about the New Beginnings Plan here.

Contact Tracy for any questions and let this newborn photographer capture your exciting times for you.

Mommies, what are you waiting for? Click on the photo below to register now for one time Newborn Photography Session, or The New Beginnings Plan and get your Mini Maternity Photography Session FREE!

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Summer Special – Free Maternity Photography Session

Smashing Summer Special (smash cake photography)

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Smash Cake Photography for one year olds. Check it out!  The first ever TGP smash cake summer special! Do you have a little special someone that is turning ONE this summer (June, July or August) or do you know someone who does?

TGP is offering $100.00 savings on all one year old photo sessions this summer!  The Smash Cake is the last part of the session and if you prefer to not do a smash cake at all that is fine also, we can skip that part :).

If you are interested please email Tracy to [email protected] or call the studio (727) 491-6476. (smash cake photography)

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Smash Cake Photography

 

“Pretty in Pink Child Photography Tampa

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Child Photography Tampa by Tracy Gabbard – Today I picked a few pretty in pink photos. Look at these photos and tell me if you haven’t fallen in love with this newborn baby girl, one year old birthday girls, and all these elegant young little ladies. Don’t they all look stunningly pretty in pink? I relish the moments that we created making these memories.

Babies grow so fast that we don’t even notice it. But with a photograph that’s done by someone who specializes in child photography, families can always relive those moments — priceless moments that even money cannot buy. Capture these special moments with newborn photographer, child photographer and family photographer Tracy Gabbard. Pretty in pink, Newborn Child Photography Tampa

Pretty in Pink, Child photography Tampa

Pretty in Pink, Child photography Tampa

"Pretty in Pink" Child Photography Tampa

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Pretty in Pink, Child photography Tampa