Sparks flew - St. Petersburg portrait photographer

This handsome guy was one of three beautiful children that came in with their grandmother last week for a fun and playful photo session. And that it was:-) Cheryl, you and Axel are so hip and such beautiful people. Amazing grandparents. Thank you!

Nike at 12! - St. Petersburg Pet Photographer

What a pleasure photographing Nike this morning! He's 12 and his mommy came in talking about how listless he's been these past few days. She was so worried that he wasn't going to make it to the session. But he did, needed a bit of help up and down the two stairs into the studio and preferred the sun to the shade and loved his yummy animal cracker treats. You'll see his favorite snuggle, his pooh bear that is visibly well loved:-) What a sweet boy! Thank you for the smiles!

Ft. Desoto Doggie Day - St. Petersburg Pet Photographer

Our dog Bear and I driving to Ft. Desoto:-)

This was a good day. Sunshine, pups, kids and me all packed up and went to the doggie park at Ft. Desoto Beach. This was over a week ago now and it ended up being a total comedy of errors. Picture me, three dogs and two kids with beach gear. Trust me, it was pictured better in my head that morning. On the bright side, the dogs had a great run in the doggie park before we attempted the doggie beach and some good pictures came out of it too:-)

Happy Day!

Saint Valentine's - St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

-Helen Keller

Let it snow! - St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer

My sincere wish to all for a safe and wonderful holiday! We're here with the family in NY enjoying the snow and will be returning to the studio on January 4th.

Happy New Year everyone!!

Busy Bee! - St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer - People and Pets

I have to say, this has been an incredible holiday season so far. It's the first for us in the new studio and time on the blog has dwindled and I apologize. I'm on Face Book more these days. Please consider following us there as well, as much more new material is going up there more often. You can click on the Face Book tab to the left of this post. For now, I'm going to catch you up a bit on some of the images I've posted over there:-) Enjoy!

Oh, we are currently not taking anymore sessions this year but have already begun to schedule in January and February. Don't worry about the holiday cards, there's always Happy 2010 and then Happy Ground Hog's Day too!!

Happy Halloween! - St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer

Have fun and be safe:-)

2nd Annual 'Holiday Wishes' - St. Petersburg Photographer

Can you believe it? I can't, especially with this latest heat wave we've had. It's really time to think about the upcoming holiday season and with that your Holiday Cards and Family Portraits!

Here at Tanya Sharkey Photography we are holding our 2nd Annual 'Holiday Wishes'. These mini-sessions ensure that you will remember the holidays year-round with wonderful portraits of your family. As well, these sessions provide amazing and beautiful Holiday cards that are keepsakes of their own! And just for Holiday Wishes, Tanya Sharkey Photography has created three custom packages to help you make the most of your time with us!

RESERVE YOUR SESSION NOW!
Last year, every single Holiday Wishes mini-session filled up quick! Don’t miss this opportunity, reserve now by calling (727) 424-0236 or e-mail Tanya directly at tanya@tanyasharkey.com!

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH
FAMILY DAY AT THE STUDIO!
Tanya Sharkey Photography Studio and Gallery
2720 4TH ST. North, St. Pete

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8TH
DOGGIE DAY AT THE STUDIO!
Tanya Sharkey Photography Studio and Gallery
2720 4TH ST. North, St. Pete

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
BEAUTIFUL DAY AT PHILLIPPE PARK
2525 Phillippe Pkwy Safety Harbor, FL

*****See samples of Studio and Park Sessions below*****


Holiday Wishes Packages!
The Session Fee is discounted at $49 and we are offering Three Packages!

BASIC (INCLUDES: 1 8X10, 2 5X7’S & 4 WALLETS) ONE IMAGE $129


POPULAR (INCLUDES: 2 8X10’S, 4 5X7’S & 8 WALLETS,
24 GREETING CARDS) TWO IMAGES $259



ULTIMATE (INCLUDES: 2 8X10’S, 6 5X7’S, 12 WALLET
50 GREETING CARDS) THREE IMAGES $379


GREETING CARDS* (BUNDLE OF 24 WITH ENVELOPES)
*FLAT CARDS, FOLDED ARE $15 EXTRA $59

This year, Tanya Sharkey Photography is honored to donate a portion of our net proceeds from Holiday Wishes to ALPHA House. The mission of ALPHA House is to provide housing and supportive services to homeless pregnant women and teens, new mothers with infants and families experiencing crisis pregnancies.

Doggie Day in the Studio

Of course YOU can also be in the picture with your 'fur kid':-)!

Let the kids be kids and have fun with your cards!

One of my favorite new card additions this year!

Some studio Card Samples!

Samples of images from last year's Phillippe Park! Sessions

Call now to hold your favorite location and time slot!
Tanya - 727-424-0236

Alpha House of Pinellas Gala 2009 - St. Petersburg Photographer

This was my second year photographing The Alpha House of Pinellas County's Fall Gala, and once again the girls on the Gala Committee put together a beautiful event! The lights were twinkling, the energy was electrifying and the night full of hope. I'm honored to have contributed my time and talent to this wonderful cause.

The ALPHA House of Pinellas County!
The mission of ALPHA House is to provide housing and supportive services to homeless pregnant women and teens, new mothers with infants, and families experiencing crisis pregnancies. ALPHA House is Pinellas County’s only residential maternity program.

Since 1979, ALPHA has provided housing and support services to over 3000 women, teens and infants. Through the years, approximately 90% of those who have gone through the ALPHA House program made a successful transition into permanent housing and independent living.

If you're interested in viewing all the images from the event, please click HERE!

Vinnie the Tabby Cat - Pet Photography - St. Petersburg, FL

I'm so behind on the blog and I apologize. I actually photographed Vinnie and his brother's and sisters in July. I met their mommy when she brought Ginger the pup into One Lucky Dog for the Pet Portrait Event this summer and she asked me to come photograph her feline kids at the house, and of course Ginger too:-) Absolutely!! If you know me at all is to know how much the Cat Lady I truly am! Three kitties, Charlie, Vinnie and Peaches, Hooray for kitties. This is Vinnie, a truly handsome and mild mannered little guy. I love these images, the grain, the timelessness of them. These are going to be displayed vertically in a composite frame in a black and white gallery style and they will look stunning. Not that Vinnie needs any help to look stunning. He's a beauty!
Thank you Tami, I so love your 'fur kids'!!