Pregnant with TWINS!

Time for something new. It seems like all I've posted lately are underwater photos! Don't forget to schedule your appointment for our underwater special next week.

Magela definitely has that beautiful pregnant glow. She and her husband have one beautiful child and have two more on the way. We had such a great maternity session!

Benjamin is the proud big brother!

Purple on black is so cool!

I've been fooling around with a lot of Photoshop techniques.

The family!

Magela's hair was so cooperative with the fan blowing it back.

Black and white with just a touch of brown:

Fake Problems Underwater

What a crazy underwater session today with the band, Fake Problems!

Check out Fake Problems' music at www.myspace.com/fakeproblems.

Fake Problems will be touring the US and Canada this summer, starting next week. Their live show is really really fun!

They are filming another music video on Tuesday so keep checking their Myspace to see it!

Senior Underwater Portraits!

Pretty Justine is a 2010 senior. We had her senior portrait session in the studio and then decided to try some underwater photography in my pool!






















Here is what Helen does at work:

Teen Photo Workshops June 13-July 11

Professional Portrait and Fashion Photographer Peggy Farren of Avant-Garde Images, Inc. will hold a series of workshops for teenagers this summer. Peggy's photographs have graced the covers and insides of both local, national and now recently, international magazines!

Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Various Locations
Come to one or all four!
Price: $45 each or $150 for all four
For teens ages 15-18
*** Limited to six students. Sign up quickly!
Bring your own camera. Any digital camera will do - it's the photographer, not the camera!

Call 263-7001 or email info@naplesportraits.com.

June 13: Posing @ Avant-Garde studio (we may leave for a location shoot)
June 20: Lighting @ Cambier Park
June 27: Composition and Creativity @ Third St S
July 11: Basic Studio Lighting @ Avant-Garde studio
* Locations may change but most will start and finish at Avant-Garde studio on Linwood Ave.

This is a hands on workshop. You'll have an opportunity to photograph, light and pose the models. We'll end each workshop with a slideshow and critique. I know the critique part is scary - but it's a great way to learn!

Call to sign up today! If there is enough interest, we may offer this same set of workshops on a weeknight.
(239) 263-7001
info@naplesportraits.com

Pin Ups!

My favorites from today's pin up session!!

I love props!

The original intention for the chest and wheel were for our retro pin-up sessions.
But look how cute baby Abigail is with them!


But then again, look at Lisa during her retro-pin up session!

Marco Island beach wedding

Okay, my blogging is going to be all out of order. I just finished going through the proofs of this wedding so I want to share some of the pictures.

Mary, Colby and baby Theo.
Mary and Colby got married on Marco Island.



Weddings by Phyllis. Phyllis has so many nice touches to her ceremony. I love the way she gives the couple the marriage license.


Mom and Dad - still so in love!

Colby and Mary met while acting in a play together. They were so gorgeous and so much fun. And, as actors, they were great at posing for the camera!





The sky was so beautiful. It was raining off in the distance.

I never get tired of this pose. Look how huge the sun is!


Inside the condo lobby.


Silly married people!

Tammy and Steve-O

Tammy and Steve are a really fun and sweet couple!
Steve texted Tammy a few hours before the wedding:

St William's has beautiful stained glass.
The reception was held at Wyndemyre Country Club.
The flower girl and ring bearer found a baby bunny!

What a beautiful day! Tammy and Dad arriving at the church.

St William's has beautiful stained glass.
The reception was held at Wyndemyre Country Club.
The flower girl and ring bearer found a baby bunny!

I love the bridesmaids' dresses! The color just popped in the pictures.

Sometimes we get lucky! The wind blew Tammy veil up at the perfect moment!

Walking back to the club. I love shooting frame within the frame!

Mom taking a much needed break. She worked so hard on this wedding!

The introductions were so funny!
Everyone came in dancing!

Helen photographed this closeup during the first dance.

Tammy's brother sang for the father daughter dance.
It was so touching!

Tammy and her dad!

Steve and his mom. I feel the love!

We are always trying to thinking of new ring shots.

It's a good idea to invite your hairstylist to your wedding. Mark Borg of Spada Salon and Day Spa in Fort Myers touched up Tammy's hair during the reception. He is a good friend of Tammy's and an incredible stylist!

Wyndemere's foyer was a beautiful spot for a few more formal pictures. Tammy was such a gorgeous, gorgeous bride!

Tammy's brother built this beautiful backdrop to the sweetheart table.
There were so many personal touches to this wedding that made it so special.
Thanks for including us in your special day.
Congratulations Tammy and Steve!

Peggy and Helen

St. William Catholic Church, Father Ray Hughes, Janet Mitchell wedding coordinator
Driftwood Garden Center - Carly Dennis floral designer
Gown - Anjolique from Tie the Knot
Wyndemere Country Club, banquet manager Rick Reed
Spada Salon and Spa (Fort Myers) Mark Borg
George the DJ
Elite Limo