Category Archives: Newborns

Windy but beautiful maternity session (clearwater maternity photographer)


(Clearwater maternity photographer) Ahhhh, the wind was in full force at this on location maternity.  I know we were all worried about how the pictures would turn out with this special couple in a wind tunnel for much of the session but we were able to find a few spots that weren’t quite as bad and even the ones where the wind was blowing turned out amazing!  I LOVE on location maternity sessions.  It is so fun to be able to incorporate the natural beauty of outside with the natural glow of a “mommy to be”.  I know for sure the couple is SUPER excited to meet their new baby as it has been a VERY LONG time coming.  I can’t wait to meet the baby too 😉  That will be their next session in the TGP New Beginnings Plan. (clearwater maternity photographer)

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Dream baby (tampa newborn photographer)

(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)

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Blessings… (tampa newborn photographer)

(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)

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I am so lucky! (tampa baby photographer)

(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! 

Tracy Gabbard Photography – Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete FL – Baby & Family Photographer

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So blessed (tampa newborn photographer)

(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 Plan.  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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Another awesome couple! (clearwater maternity photographer)

(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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Beautiful Maternity (tampa maternity photographer)

(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 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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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)

(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)

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Oooooo…. preciousness! (tampa baby photographer)

(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)

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Party! (tampa newborn photographer)

(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)

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Brand New (clearwater baby photographer)

(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)

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Priceless (tampa newborn photographer)

(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)

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So many smiles! (clearwater baby photographer)

(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)

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Simply Amazing…. (tampa newborn photographer)

(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)

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

(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)

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Still have a few openings for New Beginnings Plan (tampa newborn photographer)

(tampa newborn photographer) So excited meet the new families that took advantage of the exclusive New Beginnings Plan discounts!  Can’t wait to meet those little ones coming SO soon!  If you are interested or know a mommy to be that is going to deliver in January or February don’t let this offer pass them or you by!  It is the gift of a life time!  You can read more about the New Beginnings Plan here or contact Tracy for more info! [email protected] or (727) 491-6476 (tampa newborn photographer)

 

Amazing Offer! (tampa newborn photographer)

(tampa newborn photographer) Check out this great offer on the TGP New Beginnings Plan.  If it doesn’t work for you, do you know anyone that is having a baby in the next couple months?  This plan is often purchased by grandparents to be or close family members as a gift for the “parents to be”.  It is truly a gift that lasts a lifetime!  Either way, whether you purchase it for yourself or as a gift it is a truly special plan.  (tampa newborn photographer)

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Just a couple recent “pumpkins” in the studio…. (tampa newborn photographer)

(tampa newborn photographer) Thought these images were perfectly appropriate for todays tricks and treats!  Both of these families are part of the TGP New Beginnings Plan so I will be lucky enough to see them many times through out the next year!  Anyway, enjoy these two little pumpkins… they were certainly a treat in the studio at their sessions!  (tampa newborn photographer)

 

 

Enjoy some more yummy newborn! (palm harbor baby photographer)

(palm harbor baby photographer) This little one was already several weeks old when her mom contacted me for newborn pictures.  We talked about maybe not being able to get her in the sleepy curled up poses but she wanted to give it a try anyway…. I guess I’ll let you decide how amazing she was for her session!  (palm harbor baby photographer)

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I heart them so much! (tampa maternity photographer)

(tampa maternity photographer) Oh blog…. I am sorry you have been so neglected lately!  I am as backed up blogging as I was over the holiday season.  Lots more to share and I will try to get caught up soon!  Anyway,  my soon to be niece is in that tummy and I can’t wait for her to arrive (which we are hoping any day now (she is due on 9-10-11… isn’t that cool?  Especially since it is my husbands bday) we are hoping she will be early… of course!  I am so excited to get my camera lens on her and snap away! 🙂  Anyway, I am so luck that my sister in law is truly one of my closest friends and I have NO idea what I would do with out her and her family!  Since she has already seen these, it is not really a sneak peak for her but just a fun share for me.  Enjoy!  (tampa maternity photographer)

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Awake beauty… (tampa newborn photographer)

(tampa newborn photographer) I know from this post it looks like this little angel slept almost the entire time BUT I have to say she was the most calm awake baby I have ever photographed.  She was awake A LOT but she would lay just how I put her with her BIG bright eyes.  She was truly beautiful and amazing to photograph.  She started crying at the very end but who can blame her, I mean I was leaving! 🙂  I can’t wait for her next session! As I adjust to a new more part time summer schedule I have to thank this new mommy and daddy for being patient waiting for their sneak peak and gallery.  I hope it was worth the wait! 🙂  (tampa newborn photographer)

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Love these chunkers and LOVE that silly smile (tampa baby photographer)

(tampa baby photographer) So, as a photographer I LOVE on location sessions… I find that I can be more creative, it is some what more challenging and I enjoy all that a location has to offer for sessions.  HOWEVER, I am LOVING the new studio!  I have started sessions there and it is awesome!  I will be posting pictures in the next month or so as the finishing touches are completed.  Can’t wait to share them with everyone!  I am scheduling summer sessions BUT they are limited.  I will be taking some much needed time off throughout the summer to spend with my family and re energize for the upcoming holiday season (yes, I said HOLIDAY :)).  So, if you have been thinking about scheduling something for the summer make sure to call soon as session time will be limited. Now on to the good stuff…. look at this little guy!  He was a blast the day he visited the studio and because he is part of the TGP New Beginnings Plan I thought it would be fun to post a newborn and 6 month picture next to each other!   (tampa baby photographer)

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Spring baby (tampa newborn photographer)

(tampa newborn photographer)  It was such a nice warm day for this little guy’s photo session.  He slept almost the whole time with a few breaks for some food…. he has to keep those little leg and arm rolls full of course!  I love my job…. I mean, who wouldn’t love playing with these babies all the time?  They are all so amazing and such a reminder of how precious the newborn time is.  Especially since it fly’s by so fast and before you know it, its gone! 🙁  This family is part of the TGP New Begininngs Plan that will take him with sessions all the way up through the first birthday.  It is one of the best investments you can make as these families will have priceless portraits forever to remember help remember this special, crazy, sleepless time!  (tampa newborn photographer)

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Dream land (well, almost:)) Tampa newborn photographer

So, when this tampa mom called me to chat about a newborn session these were a few of her questions… “can you come to my home on a ranch?, can we incorporate a saddle?, can older brother be in  a few images because they have matching wrangler shirts?, I have some newborn hats, can we use them? I love the outside images, can we use the ranch land?” ….. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? YES, YES and YES!  I LOVE outside newborn sessions, I love beautiful land (what photographer doesn’t), I love family props (especially saddles :)) and I love newborn hats and accessories!  Dream session….. So, how did this session go? Well, we had a baby that just WAS NOT tired which makes for a much longer session for family, it was chilly outside so we could only shoot a couple outside, newly older brother would not participate in ANY pictures unless the saddle was involved and his brother was NOT in them (typical two year old) so, dream session…. STILL came out dreamy!  LOVE these images and although it was impossible to create all the ideas I had for all the reasons above it was still a wonderful experience meeting this family helping to create lasting memories.  To this special family- I hope you enjoy your sneak peak…. I know your little one has already changed so much in these couple short weeks!

Tracy Gabbard, Tampa Newborn Photographer

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Speechless… (tampa newborn photographer)

There are no words to explain this baby and his peacefulness.  He slept the entire session and continued to sleep even after we were done.  These proud parents (and visiting grandparents) were so proud and easy going.  It was a joy to meet them and share in their joy.  As I always, I love when families incorporate important heirlooms or special keepsakes into their sessions.  It makes the sessions that much more special and the images have special meaning.  This new daddy and his own dad share three generation wedding rings.  They really wanted to show this so with some tricky maneuvering we were able to get some wonderful images.  AND to top it off, right at the end of the session dad says “do you think we could do anything with my mustang?”  DO YOU THINK?  OF COURSE… twist my arm!  Ha! 🙂  I only included one sneak peak of that amazing, fun prop.  Newborn sessions are not always this easy, not every baby sleeps like this but you have the best chance if you have your babies session with in 5 days of birth.  This family is part of the TGP New Beginnings Plan that will take them up through the babies first birthday with sessions. I can’t wait to see this little guy again!

Tracy Gabbard, Tampa Newborn Photographer

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Newborn session (tampa newborn photographer)

Wow!  This little guy was not tired while I visited but we worked on his schedule and got some great images for mom and dad to cherish.  They are part of the TGP New Beginnings Plan which takes your precious little one through their first birthday with photo sessions.  It is a wonderful plan for new moms and dads as they change so much in the first year.  It is a wonderful gift as well if you are looking for something that will last a lifetime for that special baby on the way.  Many dads surprise the new mommy to be and grandparents often give this plan as a gift as well.

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Three=triplets (tampa, clearwater newborn photograher)

I never know what to expect when walking into a session.  So, predicting what a session with triplets was impossible since I have never photographed triplets before!  I must say it was MY PLEASURE!  These babies were amazing!  They were 8 weeks (which any photographer will tell you starts the beginning of the hardest age to photograph) and they were awesome!  Yes, there were tears, breaks and heat but the babies were such troopers.  They have been down a long road since the beginning of their little lives but they are happy and healthy…. little miracles!  I am so happy to give mom, dad and family some quick sneak peaks here….

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