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Tracy Gabbard, Tampa Family Photographer
Now, I know that in most families the kids are the center of attention. But in this session I was lucky enough to capture it! We had a great time at this session hanging out and “playing”. It took little “Miss Thang” about 2 minutes to warm up and “turn it on”! And then I pulled out the FAN! I don’t know what it is about that fan but once that comes out…. all bets are off! I never know what is going to emerge from the model of the moment…even for 4 year olds! Once that was out she didn’t want me to turn it off. Here is a quick sneak peak of all the fun!
Okay~I had the hardest time narrowing down these images for a blog post but considering what happened on our first try at the session I am adding in a few extras for mom and dad! What happened you asked? 
Well, while holding this precious baby I reached into my car and dislocated my shoulder (old injury)! I had not even taken any pictures yet! I did however, keep the baby safe in my other arm! The worst part… I could not get my shoulder “back in” so I had to drive myself to the ER for a little help! Yes, embarrassing! I guess it will be a good story for her baby book! We did get in a VERY successful rescheduled session as you will see and this family is participating in the TGP New Beginnings Plan so I will be lucky enough to photograph her several more times throughout the her first year! I already can’t wait to see her next time!
Okay- so I guess the second one in the set below is more of an outtake but it cracks me up every time! I love it!
I don’t usually blog these Sneak Peak of Santa sessions because they are usually a surprise for the families Christmas cards. But this mom said it was fine so I wanted to make sure to do that for her! This Sneak Peak of Santa was an add on to a regular family session. I am still scheduling for the mini session’s on November 14th so if you are interested or know someone who might be send them my way!
I knew this was going to be a great session when I left the room to let the family get changed and they were laughing and having a great time together! Many dads come to sessions with the “do I have to be here attitude” and sometimes that really shows through in the images. But this dad was awesome! Patient, involved, interested and it really helped create a fun relaxing session. The rest of the family including the kiddos were just as fun and I think I even heard a “that was fun” comment after the session… that is the best compliment a photographer can get! Thank you “L” family for a great session! I really had the hardest time choosing what images to blog as there are SO many great ones I can’t wait for you to see the rest!
This is one of my favorite in studio shots ever! I love it!
Can you see the drool in the second picture below? Caught it just as it is dripping down! To funny!
Then the real fun started…. we pulled out the fan, cranked up the music and the girls “turned it on”! They were a blast!
Remember the beach session that was rained out? Well, here it is again… this time MUCH more successful! I know why mom (fellow photographer friend…Tara- www.tarafriedley.com) is so skinny because she has two busy and I mean BUSY boys! They were LOVING the beach and all the freedom that goes with it. Here are a few sneak peaks for mom and dad as I know they are waiting patiently!
Okay- I know that it looks like a lot of work and I can’t say this was an “easy” session but wow! SO much fun! Five kids ages 12, 7, 4, 3, and 1…. and ALL of them were great! I think a video tape of this session would have made u-tube.. two crazy people, a photographer and a mom trying to get all the kids attention at once! FUNNY! There are SO many great life style images and mom will love them all but she did want ONE where they were all looking and happy so we did our best to accomplish that! She will be happy to know that we actually have more than one but I am only posting one of those “classics” for this post as I want to give a sneak peak of the kids and share some FUNNY outtakes, make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for a good laugh! Gallery coming soon “N” family!
The little guy was not so crazy about the grass…. but he sure looks cute trying to get out of it!
And last but not least…. these two images crack me up every time I look at them!
So I know that this mom has been waiting on pins and needles for sneak peak! She would NEVER say anything to me but I know she has been wondering when… and because I am delayed in getting this to her I will post a couple extra images! She knows I am right! Anyway, another great beach session with out the sunset! I am thinking the sun is hiding from me these days. It seems as if the evenings I am not out on a session the sunsets are just beautiful! Either way, these turned out great! Enjoy a few extra images “G” family and you can look forward to getting your gallery this week! Thanks for being patient!
Look how “engaged” daughter and daddy are together! I love when I can capture those moments! It’s like they forgot I was even there!
Look at her face on this first image below…. PURE JOY!
Last but not least… mommy and “baby”! This little one (who I am sure you have seen many times on the blog) was all about daddy that night but at the end as she was winding down she “turned on” all that love that “babies” have for their mommies! I love the second image… I can just feel my own daughter looking at me when I hold her and nothing else exists but her and I for that brief moment.
It is always fun to photography family and believe it or not I don’t get the opportunity that often. This is my favorite nephew (does it count that he is my only nephew?:)) and his family. Thankfully, the summer weather is starting to disappear and hopefully we won’t have to reschedule to many more sessions. The sky had some dark clouds as you can see, but the weather held off just long enough for us to finish and it turned out beautifully, although my “primadona” sister -in-law wouldn’t agree as she complained of sand, bugs and heat! The boys were great, I am not sure what she expected…. sand kind of comes with the territory on the beach, don’t you think? You know I love you Lisa! I am glad you loved your gallery!
So, this time of the year is really difficult to keep a beach session. The weather rains EVERY DAY at sunset or right before. This family had already rescheduled due to weather once so we were determined to make it happen this time. Yeah, mother nature had a different idea! Tara and her family (www.tarafreidley.com) were troopers but I think we had more out take images than anything else. Just thought it would be fun to post a few, as you can tell, we will have to reschedule again. It rained before, during and after. Here is what a beach session looks like when you try to make it work with bad weather! Enjoy, I hope it brings you a few smiles!
Yes, waiting in the car, hoping for some dry weather!
Then a rainbow came out… I thought maybe this would bring us some good luck…. not so much!
I think this is pretty much the way the evening was (at least weather wise)! I couldn’t help but post these two hilarious images. They are truly some of my favorites ever and will for sure be going on the “out takes” album on the Tracy Gabbard Photography Facebook fan page. Don’t forget to join! Just click the facebook logo up at the top of the blog!
I love it when clients bring in something special from home to use as a prop in some of the images. This family brought in a blanket that great grandma made. How special is that? These types of portraits always make such special portraits for the family also. Here is a little preview for mom and grandma…. gallery coming soon girls!
This last one is my favorite… remember the days when your “baby(ies)” were really babies and they used to just “maul” your face when giving you kisses? Look how adorable! I miss those big open mouth kisses…. priceless!
**Just as a side note… I filled two more Sneak Peak Of Santa Mini sessions times today, only a few left! It is such a FUN session for families I can’t wait! Call or email soon if you are interested! If you check the blog post below there is a little bit more info on it.
This high school senior had no idea he was in for an adventure when he walked in. I think he was secretly dreading a photo session as many high school senior boys do but he left smiling and laughing so I am thinking it went okay! Anyway, he requested an in studio session but when he arrived I asked him if he was “game” for a little outing at the end of our session. I am not sure he though it would require hard hats for part of it but it was so worth it as we got some really different and fun images from that “field trip”! Hey, you never know what you are getting into when you schedule a session with TGP!
Had to get one in here for mom as she has not had her “babies” photographed together for a long time!
These two were so great! Their pictures came out awesome (as you will see) and were very hard to edit down! Look how adorable!
So when working with children you have to have FUN! Here they are playing a little game… check out the second image… certainly not technically correct as they are all over the light zone but how funny is it!
These girls came in for a quick session and were such a blast! It only took some loud music and a little encouraging to get them to loosen up and “strike a pose” but once they did… watch out! Look how great they all look! Do all girls high school volley ball teams look this good? Thanks girls, you were great fun and I hope you enjoy your gallery and these quick sneak peaks!
So, what kind of session is it when you have 5 adults, 1 second grader, 2 preschoolers, 1 toddler and a baby? FUN!
No, seriously, that is a great outtake and cracks me up but this family was so much fun and we had a great session! Here is a quick sneak peak! Gallery coming soon!
I love this last image…. they are SO NOT into me and completely just doing their own thing. That grass must be REALLY cool! I love it! Great wall print canvas… in my professional opinion of course
Wow- what a display! These portraits were in my home for a week or so because they came in while the family was on vacation. I honestly didn’t want to give them up! They look incredible! The family one is a 30×40 with out the frame and the other one is 24×30 with out the frame. Gorgeous!
