The Senior that Came the Farthest...

Taylor and her family came in from Indiana - okay not just for Senior Photo's - but having some beach portraits for her Senior Portraits was foremost on Taylor's mind. She looked like a beautiful mermaid on the rocks of Treasure Island, and I know there were surfer boys out there trying to impress her! Wonderful new friends from out of town - thanks so much for the privilege. Now next year you have to send all your friends!

Seniors, Seniors, Seniors!

Well, it's that time of the year...the Seniors that just weren't happy with the school photo's are callin' to get something really special.

It's hard to believe that Bob (we called him Bobby) is already graduating, and with a promising future in Aerospace Engineering? I feel honored that his mom hunted me down from South of the Skyway to ask me to do his photo's. After all, having photographed both sister Sara and brother Jimmy, Mom didn't want to stop there! Wow - good looks and brains too. And this young man has charisma - maybe the President someday? I don't even know if he'd even want it, but I feel safe knowing the future is in this generation of graduates. Great things are coming!

Natalie turns one!

Wow! Can't believe it's been three weeks since I blogged! I am overdue to share some wonderful experiences with you, and have been having a blast with my fantastic clients!

Natalie came to visit just after her first Birthday, and what a doll! Of course, Mom wasn't short of choices on outfits, they were all cute! I'm putting the simple ones here, because I simply love her face in the one window light photo where her favorite person is holding her close. (She needed a mommy hug, as she was getting tired of all that model stuff like changing!)

Michael at Publix (Tyrone) did a beautiful job with her smash cake, and we just let her have at it! She knew exactly what to do. Natalie is a doll, and I was honored to photograph her for her first birthday...

Miss Jr. Sungoddess Crowning

When Lisa from the Festival of States had a need for a photographer for thier 2009 I enjoyed meeting these beautiful, intelligent movers-and-shakers from our local high schools!

The ceremony concluded an annual scholarship competition, and the evening included a fun fashion show in casual wear, evening gown modeling, and an interview question posed to each of the young ladies on stage before a panel of judges (and an audience filled with loved-ones). I was in awe of the poise, confidence, and sincerity that each of them exhibited. To view all of the event photo's, please visit http://www.millersalbums.com/?event=14519WFOSJS and enjoy!

All Call for Grads of 2010

We've posted an all call for Grads of 2010 who want to be involved in the Studio Ambassador program. It's a fantastic way for Seniors to earn a kickin' Senior Portrait portfolio, and a great way for me to meet new friends. We're organizing a team of teen advisors, so we can talk about what incentives they want (ipods?, money?, Photo's?) and how the program will work. Right now, we are looking for twelve to fifteen Seniors, involved in various activities in school in Pinellas County who want to first be subjects for awesome Senior Photo's, and then work with the studio to get to know others while earning great pay in the form of these incentives the committee recommends. Get ready, get creative! Call Tammy if you know someone who'd like to be considered for an Ambassador position.

Autism Speaks "Walk for Autism" coming soon!

Last year I made an in kind donation to one of the organizations I believe to be among the most important in the World - Autism Speaks. They have an annual walk in Tampa, starting at MOSI (it's only a 1 mile walk). The air was buzzing with excitement as teams that had raised donations for research to find treatments and even a CURE for Autism had their brightly colored shirts and smiles beaming. I'm toying with the idea of getting a team together this year, as I'll have my girls the weekend of the walk, and I really want to instil a sense of community in them. Sooooo, anyone who wants to either sponsor or walk with us, please jump on our team! We'd love to have your company! Write this down: Saturday March 28th,

Registration begins at 8:30, Walk at 10 am.

Yummy snacks and new friends!

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio was there to show her support for the wonderful work AS is doing...Congresswoman Castor was there as well! It was AWESOME!

Miss Savannah

What a personality in such a small little package! Hey, small but mighty to be sure!

Miss Savannah is interested in modeling, and her mom brought her to play in the studio for her "head shots". Of course, I have so much fun when I have someone so absolutely adorable entertaining me! Thanks, Savvy - come back soon!