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100 Day Old Baby Celebration in Tampa

5/10/2022

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Cute 100 day old baby boy in traditional Chinese clothes
Little Thomas is 100 days old. For those who might not know it is a tradition in China to celebrate a new baby when they reach 100 days old. I've been lucky enough to be part of a few 100 days celebration and they're always a lot of fun. Friends and Family come together to eat, talk, and celebrate the baby reaching their first big milestone. of course as with most babies, Thomas slept through a lot of his big day but while he was awake I was able to capture this cute little guy. As you can see Thomas was dressed in red for good luck but we had to take his hat off for a few photos to get a shot of his beautiful head of hair. I wish Thomas a long and healthy life, Lets hope that this 100 days is just the beginning of 100 years. 
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Sweet and Modern Newborn Photography Session

5/3/2022

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Swaddled baby girl sleeping in a long wooden bowl in theTampa Bay Area
I don't think this little girl could be any sweeter. There is nothing I love more than a chunky newborn baby. okay, maybe one thing, and that's a chunky newborn baby that sleeps through her session. For this session I really wanted to keep things clean and modern. Nothing too fussy, just a focus on a beautiful new baby and her proud family. With a baby girl I love to include pops of color, in this case pink, without going crazy with it. a little bit of pale pink goes a long way. I am so lucky to be invited into a family's home during this special time right after the birth of their baby. I only take on up to 10 newborn sessions a week in order to make sure I can give each session the attention it deserves so if you're thinking of booking email me now before I fill up.
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Close up of chunky baby lying on white fur
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Big brother smiling next to his brand new baby sister
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Bright and Airy Westchase Baby session

4/27/2022

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Baby Girl lying asleep on white fur in a studio Shoot
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Its always so special to get to go back and see one of my newborn clients when they become a big brother or big sister. Which is exactly what I got to do with this adorable session in the Westchase neighborhood of Tampa, FL. Little Charlotte was just the sweetest little girl and her big brother could not have been more proud to show off his baby sister. One of the best parts of having more than one child is seeing the relationship between your kiddos. They may fight but the sweet moments make up for it. 
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Big brother lies with his baby sister sleeping next to him. he smiles in to the camera
Newborn baby girl smiles in her sleep
These sweet moments only last so long and those of us with multiple children know how difficult it is to find the time to schedule things like newborn sessions when you are also juggling your child or toddler's schedule. But it is so worth it. Plus, I do all my newborn sessions in your home! no packing everyone up and driving to a studio, I bring the studio to you! So head over to My Contact page and send me an email. It's never too late to get yourself on the schedule because I only book 10 babies a month maximum. 
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Margot's lifestyle Family session and Newborn Photo Session all in one in Tampa, FL - Sneak Peek

11/10/2021

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Newborn baby girl sleeping on Pink fur wrapped in a brown knit swaddle
Little Margot is here! I was so glad to get to see this little family and be a part of capturing these special memories. The other side of the coin is that Margot is not a fan of having her picture taken. She wasn't enjoying herself and she let me know about it. She was not happy that instead of being held by mom and dad I kept taking her and putting her on weird fabrics and shining a bright light at her. But lucky for her she's cute so I still got some adorable photos of her. I look forward to seeing this little girl grow and getting to know her personality. My kids can't wait to meet her. 
New mother and father look at each other in the background. In the foreground newborn baby looks at camera
Mother and father look lovingly at their newborn baby
Newborn baby girl on pink fur sleeps with her head resting on her arms
Newborn baby girl looks into camera. White and pink outfit on white background
Newborn baby girl swaddled in floral wrap lies in basket
mom and did sit on bed holding their new baby
Newborn baby girl lying on pink fur
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Walker's Newborn Shoot in Tampa, FL - Sneak Peek

10/13/2021

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Newborn baby boy lying on deep blue fur looking into the camera with eyes wide open
Last weekend I photographed little Walker and his mom and dad. This little guy was so sweet, but he was not a fan of being photographed. At the beginning of the shoot he did pretty much what all my newborn clients do, decide he's wide awake and needs to eat. But this is completely normal. Luckily after that he gave me about an hour to shoot as fast as I could while he slept soundly. Then he woke up and gave me the beautiful open eye shots you see here. But once we got a few of those in HE WAS DONE! I love a baby who knows what he wants, and what Walker wanted was to be done with this photoshoot. He's lucky he's so cute. 
Extreme close up of sleeping newborn's face focused on baby's eyelashes
Extreme close up of sleeping baby's nose, lips, and chin
Baby boy sleeping on tummy with his head on his arms facing toward the camera
Newborn baby boy wearing white knit overalls sleeps on his side on a light brown backdrop
newborn baby boy sleeps tucked it to blanket with a teddy bear tucked into his arm
baby boy lying in a brown woven basket surrounded by fall leaves and pumpkins
Close up of baby boy on blue fur with wide eyes
Newborn baby sleeping on his side on dark gray background
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Mallory's Artistic Maternity Photo Session in Tampa - Sneak Peek

9/5/2021

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Pregnant woman in a black dress smiles exhuberantly over her shoulder while holding her belly
Mallory and Dylan are having a baby! I know, that's pretty obvious here but I'm so happy for them. I've known Dylan and Mallory for something like 14 years and Dylan was actually the best man in my wedding. I've seen them through their entire relationship including this next step. I'm so honored to get to capture this very special time and I can't wait to meet their little girl next month. Besides, I couldn't ask for a more beautiful model to photograph. Seriously, Mallory told me right at the top of the shoot that she hates having her photo taken. You absolutely cannot tell in the results. She looks like she's done this whole photo shoot thing a million times. 
Maternity photo of a woman holding her belly and looking down
Husband and wife face eachother in profile backlit
Pregnant mother with one hand on her belly and one on her hip in profile. She wears a black dress and looks straight ahead
Pregnant woman looks down at her belly. She's on a white background and wears white jeans and a white button up shirt
Pregnant Woman sits cross legged on the floor with a big white shaggy dog
Pregnant woman looks down at her belly.
Pregnant Mother looks off toward a light with her hands on her belly
Mother and father to be smile down at mothers pregnant belly
If you or someone you know is pregnant don't miss out on capturing this special time. Contact me today to book your session. 
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6 Theme Photo Shoot Ideas for Babies and Toddlers

8/16/2021

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Baby girl looking in to the camera serenly surrounded by flowers while sitting in a galvanized tub filled with milk
Running out of ideas for photo shoots for your baby or toddler? Why not try something a little different. Sure, your baby is cute enough to carry a shoot all on their own but you can't argue with these results. 

1. Milk or Water Bath 
baby in metal tub holding a slice of grapefruit with big yellow turban on her head
Shot from above, a baby with yellow bow sits in a tub of water filled with grapefruit slices
Close up of baby with bright eyes in a milk bath. She has her tongue out and is holding up a flower
Perfect for babies in the 8 months to 1 year range and shows off those baby rolls better than just about anything. It can also really be customized to fit any color scheme or look. You can use sliced fruit, flowers, greenery, really just about anything you like. Most babies seem to enjoy it as well. 

2. Glitter or Confetti 
Baby boy in blue suspenders looks into the camera while blue and white confetti falls all around him
Little boy on a black background Blows bright gold glitter out of his cupped hands toward the camera
baby girl in pink tutu dress looks at her glitter covered hands while gold glitter falls all around her
​So so fun! Boys and girls alike will love this one. I have a parent simply stand slightly to the side of the background and gently sprinkle the glitter or confetti. I've never shot a glitter or confetti shoot that didn't turn out absolutely adorable. Bonus points for this one is that older kids can join in too and look just as cute. 

3. Holiday
Christmas
Newborn Baby girl in a frilly red onesie sleeps peacefully on a wooden frame bed with green sheets. Next to the bed is a tiny Christmas tree, hot cocoa in a tiny cup, and a tiny plate of cookies
Newborn baby boy in red pajamas lies in a brown woven basket wearing a long tailed elf hat with red and white stripes. a tiny Christmas tree stands next to the basket and a red and black tin bucket full of Christmas ornaments is next to it. behind him hangs a red garland on a white background
Three Children lie on their tummies laughing in red and green pajamas. a baby girl in red, a little boy in green, and a little girl in red. The image is bright and cheery
From babies to toddler to kids is there anything cuter than a Christmas photo. whether you prefer warm and homey or bright and airy photos all make adorable Christmas set ups. Bonus points, you can use them for Christmas cards or even make an ornament for your Christmas tree out of them. 

Halloween
Newborn twin Girls in witch costumes sleep in twin cauldrons Potion bottles and broomsticks are behind them and fog drifts in on the lower part of the photo
A little boy dressed as a baker is in a brightly lit white kitchen. He has flour on his face and baking tools on the counter around him
Twin newborn girls lie on two pumpkins with autumn leaves falling around them and a garland made of leaves behind them
Personally I think more people should do halloween shoots. Whether you're going for a general Halloween or fall vibe like the babies on pumpkins above or a shoot themed around you baby or toddler's costume like the little witches or baker above, halloween shoots always bring back fond memories. I love looking back at the costumes my children have worn over the years. And my kids love seeing themselves in their costumes. 

4. Flower Swing
a little girl in a flowing white dress smiles at the camera. She is sitting in a circle of flowers and foliage about 6 inches from the ground
a young toddler girl in a white onesie sits in a swing surrounded by greenery and pale pink flowers
A little girl sits in a flower swing looking up and smiling
It really doesn't get more dreamy than a flower swing in the forest or a field. Perfect for little girls or anyone who wants to feel like a woodland fairy for awhile. I actually made this swing myself from a log holder I bought on amazon. All it takes is some patience and a whole lot of flowers and foliage. Plus a string rope to hold it up. 

5. Tent
Three young children in light pink, white, and purple sit in the opening of a white tent draped in flowers
Close up of a smiling one year old baby in a purple dress surrounded by bright white draped fabric
Smiling one year old baby sits in the opening of a white tent with flowers
There are so many great things about a tent photoshoot. First of all, the lighting. The tent itself filters and diffuses the light coming through it creating the perfect soft lighting. Second, babies think they're fun so they are a lot more likely to go inside the tent for me instead of wandering away from it. And third, They can be decorated in so many ways to fit any theme. 

6. Cake Smash
Close up of baby boy with his face covered in frosting and his eyes closed
Close up of baby boy smearing cake with his hand
Baby girl outside in a meadow eats cake off her finger
For a first birthday nothing beats a cake smash. What better way to top off your first year of life then with handfuls of cake and a face full of frosting. So cute!! Before you book your baby's cake smash, head over to my post about the things you need to know about Cake Smashes. 

These are just a few quick ideas for photoshoot themes. There are so many more options to make shoots for babies, toddlers and kids even more special. I would love to make that happen for you. Just head over to my contact page and drop me a line. 

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Three things to know before you book your Cake Smash

8/15/2021

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One year old baby boy in blue suspenders and bow tie with his face covered in blue cake frosting
Ah yes, the cake smash. Cute, funny, messy. But here's what you might not know.

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 Your baby might straight up refuse that cake. Its more common than you might think. Cake is much sweeter than they're used to and feels weird on their hands. You wouldn't believe how many babies cry through their cake smash. So does that mean you have to let go of the cute image you have in your head? One that you've been waiting to create since your baby was born? NO! All it takes is a little patience and keeping the pressure off to convince baby to, at the very least, get messy. Like this little girl below.
One year old baby girl in teal dress and big bow tastes her birthday cake with one finger
We did her cake smash near the end of her shoot. She was tired and grumpy and wasn't sure what to make of her cake. But with a little patience We convinced her to dig in just long enough to get some cute shots. 
Close up of baby girls hand digging in to pink cake
Baby girl in the grass at sunset eating a big handful of cake
2. No Fondant!! I know a cake with fondant is beautiful but think about what you imagine when you picture your baby's face in their cake smash photos. I would guess you're imagining a face full of frosting. A fondant cake is just not going to give that to you. Besides, fondant is difficult for little baby hands to get through. 
Close up of baby boy smearing birthday cake with his hand
Baby boy in overalls outside inspects his birthday cake
3. A cake smash session can be done inside or outside. Both options work great but there are a few things worth thinking about before you decide. First, the season. If your baby's birthday is in July, think long and hard before you decide on an outdoor shoot. We live in Florida and baby's are not usually at their happiest and most adventurous when they're hot and sweaty. Not to mention that frosting can melt in enough heat. I also tend to shoot outside photos during the golden hour (1 hour before sunset) which depending on your baby might be a sleepy grumpy time for them. The plus side of an outdoor shoot is that it gives your baby more room to roam (we won't have to keep putting them back on a backdrop) and also the cleanup is a breeze. An indoor shoot is climate controlled and at a time that works for your baby. But does include scrubbing frosting off your floor if baby escapes during the shoot. 
Smiling baby on white background digs in to his birthday cake
Chunky baby boy in suspenders covered in cake frosting on a  white background
Cake smashes are absolutely adorable and I love shooting them. They are total controlled chaos and depend entirely on making baby as happy and comfortable as possible so that their natural curiosity kicks in. If your baby is turning one any time soon I would love to talk to you about booking a cake smash. Head on over to my CONTACT PAGE And let me know if you're ready. We're located in Odessa Florida and travel to the whole surrounding Tampa Bay Area.
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Jasper's Newborn Photo Session in Lithia, FL - Sneak Peek

7/11/2021

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Close up of sleeping newborn baby boy on jewel toned blankets
When I arrived at little Jasper's house he was sleeping peacefully. However, that was all a trick. As I finished setting up he decided he needed to eat, pee, and poop twice. In all seriousness, once he was done with all the pooping he was a little angel. He slept peacefully for me even when the dog licked his face, which you can see below. He is such a sweet baby who in some ways reminds me of when my own sweet boy was little. I'm so glad I got to meet this family and document Jasper when he was just a little thing. Before they know it he'll be big. 
Mother and father look at their newborn son on a light gray background
Mother and father smile into the camera while holding their newborn baby boy
Dalmatian licks the face of newborn baby boy in a basket
Profile of sleeping baby boy on a brown background
Parents sitting on couch in brightly lit living room while holding their newborn baby
Baby boy curled up in a rustic wooden bowl on soft blankets
Newborn baby sleeping in wooden basket while swaddled
Peacefully sleeping Newborn Baby boy lying on light gray fur seen from above
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Peyton's Newborn Photo session in Riverview, FL - Sneak Peek

6/6/2021

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A newborn baby girl smiling with eyes closed wearing a tan and brown bonnet
I got to meet and spend time with baby Peyton, her parents, and her aunt last week. Peyton is such a sweet baby and so alert and strong, Now, alert and strong are great qualities but they do make newborn photos a bit of a challenge. Luckily Peyton is so cute that she made up for it. Then at the end of the session she made it clear that she was done and was not going to do it for one more second. I love a girl who speaks her mind. Its such a privilege to be able to capture these specials moments for families and I'm grateful every day that I get to do it. Not everyone gets to do something they love. 
A mother with eyes closed holds her newborn baby close to her face
A father looks lovingly down at his newborn daughter
a newborn baby girl looks into camera while lying on light gray fur
A sleeping newborn baby girl with her hands behind her head on a dark gray blanket
Peacefully sleeping newborn baby girl on tummy facing camera
A newborn baby girl in a long wooden bowl looks at the camera while surrounded by brightly colored flowers
a mother and father pose with their newborn daughter on a peach colored backdrop
sleeping baby girl in a brown and tan romper on a dark gray background
If you or someone you know is expecting a baby head over to the Contact Page and send me an email. I would love to help you remember these days, they go by so fast. 
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    Karah Couch is a Maternity, Newborn, and Family photographer and mother of Seven year old twins and a rambunctious Four year old

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