New and Improved Blog - St. Petersburg, FL Portrait Photographer

Well, it's been LONG overdue and now I'm happy to be able to present you all with a shiny new and improved blog. This new blog will be taking on new meaning. You see, It was beginning to feel like a regurgitation of sessions which felt very egocentric to me and I didn't like that. It really needed to be taking in a new direction, that of sharing the love, talking from the heart about things passionate to me and helpful to others. You will still see my photography and even some sessions, especially the pups. So please take a moment to swing by the new blog when you have a moment. I hope you love it!
Tanya

Get out of the Heat and into the Studio - St. Petersburg Portrait Photographer

Start Time: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 9:00am
End Time: Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 3:30pm
Location: The Studio - 2720 4th Street North - St. Pete 33704

$129 (includes one complimentary 5x7 and special offer outlined below)

ONLY 9 SESSIONS AVAILABLE for this very special Summer offer.
July 6th, 7th and 8th (9a, 11:15 and 1:30)

These are FULL sessions (up to two hours). We will be shooting in two-three set-ups.

1) Orange couch in white room




2) On solid white paper background in studio room



3) Behind studio on super cool shipped paint green door (weather permitting)




SUGGESTED ATTIRE:
Jeans material with shades of white, creams. Blues and Browns are great too. Don't be afraid of plaid:-) Little girls in this or pops of pinks, oranges. Little boys in this and/or cool, graphic T's. (Bring a couple of different options)

Any type of sessions welcome, babies, children, families, fur kids. Bring the whole family, up to 7 persons or creatures total.

WHAT MAKES THIS A SPECIAL!!!!
Two FREE Super Cool ACCORDION Albums with every Session. Both albums are identical, with 12 2.5x3.5" wallet sized images. Great for moms, dads and grandparents to place in a pocket or purse.


***If you've already had a session this year and would like these albums, they are being offered for $59. (Retail Value $199)***

HOW TO BOOK!!
Please Call Nancy at 727-692-2432 on Tuesday or Thursday between 4p-6p.

2nd Annual 4th Street Dreams - St. Petersburg, FL Child Photographer

Wow, no posts in over a month, I'm seriously slacking and I must apologize, AGAIN. Truth be told, I've been very busy, sessions, editing, and putting together this years 2nd Annual 4th Street Dreams event to benefit The Children's Dream Fund. More specifically this year the proceeds will make a dream come true for Indya, a 4-year-old from St. Petersburg. Her Dream is to go to Give Kids the World - a resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Last year over 25 local 4th Street businesses came together to raise over $1200 for the CDF. This year we want to double that contribution!


Wednesday, April 7, from 6-10pm, the 2nd annual Fourth Street Dreams will feature food, wine, music and prizes from popular St. Petersburg retailers to benefit Children’s Dream Fund, a not for profit organization Some of the many participating businesses include:

Tanya Sharkey Photography
Northeast Pyramid Barber
RDesign
Stellie Bellies
Nature of Art Gallery
Reno Beach Surf Shop
Pinky's Painted Cottage
Number 9 Salon
Intensity Academy
Aveda
The Great Frame Up
Grand Kitchen & Bath
Embellish
Divine Doggie
S&D Vintage
Revolution Bicycles
Snap Fitness

One Lucky Dog
Paddy Burke's
Wine for Humanity
Classy Closet
Marion's
Dairy Inn
Alternative Therapy Center
Revolve Clothing Exchange



TASTES FROM THE FOLLOWING FOR A RECOMMENDED $7 DONATION!

Tour de Pizza
Bowled
Three Birds Tavern
Healthy Being Wellness Boutique-Gluten Free
Mickey's Market
Ciccio's
Cafe' Vienna
L' Moes
Evo's
Jimmy Johns
Gumby's Pizza (Peperoni rolls)


For more information or to donate please contact Tanya at 727-424-0236!
Thank you!

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:-)