Family Photography Session: The Studio St. Petersburg

This is a super special little guy who has two wonderful parents. So much good energy with this family! I'm so thrilled to have had the pleasure of photographing the three of you in our studio and I can't wait to start putting your order together. I love designing our custom albums and there are so many great images going into it... Big Smiles!! Thank you! And, thank you to Patrice for referring them to us!

Jethro the Bassett Hound - St. Petersburg Pet Photographer

Jethro came in last week for his puppy portraits. He is just 14 weeks old and is still a clumsy little guy. His ears are so long he walks on them at times and it was so funny to watch. A big Thank You to his mommy Vikki for bringing him. I look forward to photographing him as he grows!

Reappearing Act - St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer

Hi everyone! I have to apologize for the lack of posts this month. August had been a whirlwind and that's putting it mildly. Good, but jam packed! We started out the month with a bang and our first 'Tails of Summer' which brought in over $600 in cash and supplies for the Pet Pal Animal Shelter. That wraps me in big grins and warm fuzzies!! Shortly there after, we left on a week long, much needed, family vacation to Disney. My dad and niece joined us and we played all week long. I wasn't home two days and returned back to Orlando for the yearly Florida Professional Photographers Conference where two of my images won merits in print competition. This was my first year entering the state competition so this is thrilling for me! Michael and I have been taking all of our ideas and the education we receive from attending these events and turning them into amazing new things to come here at Tanya Sharkey Photography. We will be launching new things and tweaking current ones over the next 6 months. Really, my head is swelling, it's like a big balloon about to burst! So, I'm going to take a deep breathe and push forward because there's so much in store and I can't wait to introduce it all to you, our amazing clients! Thank you!

Prints that merited at Competition!

Tails of Summer Success - Pet Photography St. Petersburg, FL

Hooray for lots of sloppy wet kisses!! That's what I received a lot of at our First Annual Tails of Summer event earlier this month. By the end of the weekend, we had photographed 15 'fur kids' and raised over $600 in cash and supplies for Pet Pal Animal Shelter. For our first year, we are extremely happy with this result!! We even photographed Cosmo from Mail Dog. Thank you to everyone who came out in support of Pet Pal Animal Shelter, those of you who brought your 'fur kids' out, the whole team from Pet Pal, Pinky's Painted Cottage and my friends and family who helped me with the sessions! It was an absolutely amazing weekend for me both personally and professionally and something I've wanted to do for a long time. I'm already looking forward to next time.

Commercial Photography for St. Petersburg businesses

Recently I've done some photography for a couple of different businesses that are located here in St. Petersburg and I wanted to take a moment to let you know about them.

First up, RDesign ! If you need help with website development, logo & corporate identity or graphic design and marketing then you should definitely give them a call. Here you will meet Raffi and Brain Darrow and Kelly, the design daredevil, and they will work to exceed your expectations and give your business the results you're looking for!



Next is Anywhere Electronic Cigarettes ! Please go to their website for more information, but here are a few Benefits:

* Electronic cigarettes do not produce second-hand smoke and should be allowed under most smoking bans.
* The device has no flame, no tobacco and no known carcinogenic ingredients.
* Our cigarettes come in two parts, the longest part contains micro electronic technology and a rechargeable battery and the shorter part is the flavored cartridge.
* Each cigarette cartridge is the equivalent of 20 cigarettes.
* The tip of the cigarette lights up as you inhale.
* Simulated smoke is emitted as you exhale. This is only vapor and evaporates in seconds.
* A full charge will last for approximately one day.
* Suitable for smokers of legal smoking age(at least 18 years).
* Not suitable for pregnant or breast feeding women.

Pet Portraits: Pasadena Pet Motel comes to the studio!

Kristen of the Pasadena Pet Motel and I are in the process of creating new Wall Art for the walls of the Grooming Room and Front Lobby of the PPM and of course we're using images of 'fur kids'. She brought her kids in last week, Panda the greyhound and Nemo the white Shepard. On the same day she also brought Barron her daughter's dog. She had asked me do a session with Barron for her daughter who is heading off to college and adores her dog. I had so much fun, they are loveable pups and it was such a joy to have them in the studio! Lot's of kisses and you know how I love those kisses!!

Nemo

Panda

Barron

It didn't take too long before they all took a rest together:-)

Tails of Summer Pet Portrait Event to benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter

It's "Tails of Summer!" 9am-4pm August 1st and 2nd at Tanya Sharkey Photography 2720 4th St. N. Saint Petersburg, FL 33704. Dogs and their humans are invited to this two day event to benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter - a no kill - non profit shelter in St. Pete!

For two days only, Tanya Sharkey Photography is offering a photo session of your dog for just $49!! THE ENTIRE AMOUNT will be donated to PET PAL ANIMAL SHELTER! Plus, you'll get a free 5x7 of the best photo of your pet! If you book a session for Tails of Summer" you will also be able to take advantage of an amazing discount on four very special portrait collections!

Tails of Summer Collections (One Complimentary 5x7 included)

One - {1} Finished gift portrait (8x10 or smaller) and 10 custom folded cards. $149

Two - {2} Finished gift portraits, 10 custom folded cards, and choice of a table-top frame. $299

Three - {3} Finished gift portraits, 20 custom folded cards, and a framed Signature Story board with (3) 5x5 images. $599

Four - {3} Finished gift portraits, 20 custom folded cards, and choice of 16x20 Canvas or Small Canvas Collection. $999


PLUS - Pinky's Painted Cottage next door is offering special pricing on her personalized doggie bowls and tiles! Dip your dog's paw into paint and their paw print will be "fired" into the ceramic bowl or tile! $10 from each sale will be donated to Pet Pal!

NOTE: Your generosity doesn't have to stop at the session fee. Please feel free to bring any of these aditional items for the shelter. Thank you!

1. Sturdy Toys for Large and XL Dogs ( Large Nylabones, Kongs, etc)
2 . Cat Litter
3. Cat Toys / Disposable scratching posts
4 . Flax Seed and Fish Oil Capsules
5 - Bleach/Laundry Detergent/Dawn/Paper Towels
6. Gift Certificate for Office Supplies (Staples, Office Depot etc)

Your time slot must be booked in advance! NO WALK-IN SESSIONS PLEASE! You must call 727-424-0236 to get your time slot (which are limited so hurry!)



Please go to our Tails Collection website to see more of our work. Thank you!

Just turned ONE : Portrait Session St. Petersburg, FL

This little ball of cuteness recently had a birthday! The moment he came in, with mommy Melissa, he reminded me of my son Gavin at this age. Stocky and Strong and trying so hard to walk, but still stumbling and tumbling too! Good thing for diapers or those little bottoms would be so sore. I loved photographing this little man and his mommy. Thank you so much for your visit!

Baby Boy and Big Brother Portraits: St. Petersburg, FL

This little guy is the new addition to the Hammil family and the big guy is his older brother. I met their mommy through some work with the Alpha House I did last fall. Patrice, thank you so much for having me over, your boys are so adorable. See you soon!

Pet Portrait Event: One Lucky Dog St. Petersburg

This past weekend was the Pet Portrait Event at One Lucky Dog on 4th Street in St. Pete. Oh My! Twenty dogs in two days. Lots of sloppy wet kisses and lot's of dog treats. I got my bark on and have being doing the doggie shuffle for several days now getting these images ready for the moms and pops of all these 'fur kids'. Loved every minute and I'm already looking forward to our 'Tails of Summer' Event at the studio. This will take place on August 1st and 2nd and the discounted session fee of $49 will be donated to the Pet Pal Animal Shelter. More information is coming very soon!!

For now, Meet Maxine! She's one of the more unique 'fur kids' I photographed. She's a hairless Chinese Crested. You should see her in her tutu:-)