Contemporary Captures Blog http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog Capturing your personality, not your pose Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:37:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 3rd Annual Halloween Charity Food Drive http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/2011/10/27/3rd-annual-halloween-charity-food-drive/ http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/2011/10/27/3rd-annual-halloween-charity-food-drive/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:36:18 +0000 Melissa http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/?p=482

]]> http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/2011/10/27/3rd-annual-halloween-charity-food-drive/feed/ 0 Sneak Peek Jake and Melissa | Tampa Wedding Photographer http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/2011/07/25/sneak-peek-jake-and-melissa-tampa-wedding-photographer/ http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/2011/07/25/sneak-peek-jake-and-melissa-tampa-wedding-photographer/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:23:13 +0000 Melissa http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/?p=475 Just a sneak peek! Will post more soon! This couple was super fun, and their DJ certainly knew how to rock the house!

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Andy was so detail oriented (who doesn’t need a little of that in a man) and he handled my teasing magnificently!

Their wedding day was a beautiful one and their reception was a blast! This couple knows how to party and have the friends to back that up!
Thank you April and Andy for allowing me to be such a special part of your day! Here are a few pics to tide you over!

thanks to my second shooter Jennifer Goodlet for being such a fabulous assistant!

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Let my misery be the highlight of your day!

The first 15 (now 9 left) people to email me and book a session at regular session fee price, get a complimentary digital file disc with 5 files of their choice! with print release up to 8×10

Email me quickly at melissa@contemporarycaptures.com

And feel free to pass along to your friends!

 

*not including newborn sessions or weddings

 

I can’t close a post with out a photo since this IS a photography blog!!

Since I don’t have a “tax day” photo, I will leave you with a shot I took at the Pack 280 Pinewood Derby

 

 

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Meet Michael and Melody! If you ask them they are in a “Complicated Relationship.” The Complications are that they are waiting for beautiful Melody to be 16, so they can have their parents blessing to date!

If you haven’t already guessed, (he is the spitting image of me) Michael is mine and hit his “Sweet 16″ Milestone last week. He is camera shy being a photog’s kid and all, but I really wanted to capture some updated images of him as he has slowly gone from my talkative, rambunctious baby, to a six foot plus (towering over me) young man!

So I sweetened the deal by asking his “Friend Girl” to tag along and took them to the Plant City Strawberry Festival.

Melody is a beautiful girl, both inside and out. Both of them have a fierce heart for their Savior and are Fabulous role models for all those they come in contact with. Soon they will be “Official” and though my heart pangs with the feelings of him growing up and not being my baby, I know that God couldn’t have put a more perfect “Friend” in his life!

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]]> http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/2011/03/25/beautiful-family-new-tampa-family-photographer/feed/ 3 Beach Mini-Sessions | Treasure Island Beach Photographer http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/2011/03/07/beach-mini-sessions-treasure-island-beach-photographer/ http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/2011/03/07/beach-mini-sessions-treasure-island-beach-photographer/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:16:32 +0000 Melissa http://www.contemporarycaptures.com/blog/?p=437 Its that time of year here in Sunny Florida! Time for Beach Mini Sessions!

A great time to get a great deal on some beach portraits!

This Spring’s Beach Mini’s will be on Sunday, May 15th
Please email for time availability
melissa@contemporarycaptures.com

Beach Mini-Sessions will include:
*30-45 minute session
*10 full res images on DVD with FULL printing rights up to 8×10
(your choice)
*up to 30 images in private viewing gallery
*30% off print order including collections!!

 

Beach Mini Cost $250

 

This great deal may not come around again so book today before they fill up!

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Don’t you love it?  What’s not to love with those luxurious black curls!

Then I met him, and he was the most “grown up” newborn ever!! He was totally alert almost the whole session and loved watching Veggie Tales on the TV his sister was watching.

Thank you C Family for allowing me to spend these precious moments with you and your sweet baby! Wishing you a lifetime of blessings.

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Today’s What to Wear Wednesday features fun and affordable outfits for the family!

 

All clothing Items come from Old Navy and can give you some great ideas for your styling your next family shoot!

Schedule a Family Shoot for the month of March and let me know you say this post and I will waive the session fee!

 

Spring Outfits

FLORENCE PUMPS
30,450 JPY - mirabella.jp
Black pump shoes »

Old Navy Mens Patterned Shirts
$20 - oldnavy.gap.com


Old Navy Mens Leather-Trim Flip-Flops
$20 - oldnavy.gap.com


Old Navy Girls Gladiator Sandals
$13 - oldnavy.gap.com


Old Navy Boys Authentic Cargo Pants
$20 - oldnavy.gap.com


Old Navy Boys Dobby Shirts
$13 - oldnavy.gap.com


Old Navy Boys Sueded Sandals
$9.50 - oldnavy.gap.com




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At first I think her mama was a little nervous about the trouble Caleigh and I could get into,(just kidding), but we had a blast! Girly things are not really what she’s into, but it looks great on her. Don’t you agree?

Caleigh is a great student and fabulous softball player. She knows what’s important in life and her smile can light up any room!

Thank you Caleigh for allowing me to capture your beauty both inside and out!

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