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Eric Bishop Verot High School Senior Portraits

Sandy & I met Eric in 2009 when we photographed his family on Fort Myers Beach. Boy has time flown by, blink our eyes and now it’s time for High School Senior photos. So impressed with this young man.

Mom and Dad owners of Mcloed Construction   are very proud of Eric as he knows what he wants his future to look like and on the fast track to getting there.

He is very involved in the sports at Bishop Verot High School.

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Eric just has that look of confidence.

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This is his smile as good as it gets for the camera anyways. Seriously we had fun with Eric and the music he put on pandora for the studio I still have on my ipad. Yeah okay I haven’t been back to that station but sure will be using it in future sessions with our high school senior sessions. Sandy’s more accustomed to it that me still having teenagers in her house.

 

 

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Here you can meet Tyger spelled with a y! He’s Eric’s side kick and best friend. Been in the family for 8 years . Tyger was quite the poser but this was the one Eric wanted the most.

Eric – Sandy & I wish you all the best,You’ve got a bright future ahead . Congratulations on your acceptance to FSU and remember us when you become that famous surgeon. 😉

 

Sweet Baby Emma’s Newborn Photos

Emma Newborn Portrait Fort Myers Photographer

Emma came into studio bundled in Momma’s arms sound asleep and surprisingly unlike most newborn sessions she pretty much stayed just as content no matter the positions we put her in for the newborn photos.

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starting out in simple positions all comfy.

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putting on homemade hats made by friends and family that match the nursery are always a favorite of Mom’s and Dad’s as they hold such special meaning.

So to prove my point we pushed the buttons on this one.

We should title this one back breaker, although Emma was completely safe and surrounded by Mommy and me. It was a challenge to not be in the portrait in Sandy’s way as she took this shot. Yes we could have used photoshop, but why not get it right in the camera the first time if possible.

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Emma you were wonderful for Miss Barb and Miss Sandy, may you always be this well behaved for your parents. 🙂

Sweetest Farmer’s Daughter Senior Portrait Session

FARMERS DAUGHTER AND PROUD OF IT! High School Senior photos by Fort Myers Photographer- SandBar

Her parents are Carl and Ronda Perry of Perry Farms in Moore Haven where it’s all about sugarcane.

She’s not just a pretty face, Amy is a sweetheart and one tough cookie. With her Southern charm adoring smile and her yes mam’s that make me feel much older than I am. Our time spent photographing Amy was an insight into the farm life. She’s truly a farmer’s daughter heart and soul!

Amy has been in cheerleading all thru high school and has been involved in 4-H programs, livestock shows and archery .

When Amy sets her sight on something she’s right on target! Including her plans for the future. After graduation she will be attending ABAC, in Tifton, GA for a degree in Diversified Agriculture.

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Amy from Moore Haven in her high school prom dress

  Amy’s a Chalo Nitka Queen for 2013

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The Chalo Nitka Festival – Moore Haven, Florida

Chalo Nitka means “The Day of the Big Bass” in the Seminole Indian language.

Moore Haven’s Chalo Nitka Festival and Frontier Days is Glades County’s annual county fair. 

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Amy, Wishing you God’s best in all that you do and pursue, following your heart for a bright future in all your choices.

~ Sandy & Barb

 

 

Daddy’s a Lineman Newborn photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lineman’s Newborn Family Photos/ Fort Myers Newborn Photographer

” SandBar Photography did an outstanding job on our Newborn family photos. I would recommend them  because they were so easy to work with, so patient with our children and made the whole experience enjoyable. The best photography we have ever had taken and worth every penny” Brooklynn Lanier Palmdale, FL

We love it when Mom calls and already has ideas for her newborn. Brooklynn knew what she wanted and brought Daddy to session with newborn baby and brother along with a ton of stuff that dad works with daily.

My son in law is a lineman so I loved this idea, but first things first getting the two boys together for an adorable newborn shot.

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then the family all together for first professional family portrait. Both Grayson and Grady had eyes wide open for this portrait.

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love to capture the unexpected moments, when they don’t know we are looking thru lens.

 

 

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here it is sweet baby all snug as a bug in Daddy’s work gear, so peaceful. That is until big brother decides to come and check on him to make sure all is well.

 

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Blessings to the Lanier Family and thank You again for the the great testimony. It was our pleasure to capture these images for you all.

 

AWARD WINNING FT. MYERS PHOTOGRAPHERS

As many of you know, Barb and I are members of our local professional photography guild here in Southwest Florida.  Last night was our first Print Competition of the Year and we each entered six images.

We were so excited to have Merited on 7 out of the 12 entered, and three of those received placement awards!

It is our goal to continue to perfect our craft by entering images into local, state, and international competitions.  We are eager to hear the judges’ critiques and are able to learn and grow from them.

Check out last night’s Award Winning SandBar Photography Images:

Bandana Buddies Second Place

Wrapped in Love third place

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Sweet Dreams Merit 80

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Ft Myers Newborn, Children, and Pet Photography Images

As many of you know, Barb and I are members of our local professional photography guild here in Southwest Florida.

Last night was our first Print Competition of the Year check out some of the adorable images that merited.

We were so excited to have Merited and received placement awards!  Click Here to see the Twelve elements we are judged on.

Why do we enter? It is our goal to continue to perfect our craft by entering images into local, state, and international competitions.  We are eager to hear the judges’ critiques and are able to learn and grow from them.

It pushes us to strive for excellence and it certainly helps us in our daily sessions at the end of day to deliver a top notch product for our clients.

Check out some of last night’s Award Winning SandBar Photography Images that were taken from some of our clients sessions:

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“Bandana Buddies” Pooh Bear and Scruffy

This Pet Photography image was taken during our annual Animal Refuge Center Calendar Contest.  ARC is No-kill animal shelter in Fort Myers, FL dedicated to adopting homeless dogs and cats and educating the population on the humane treatment of animals. A cause we are passionate about here at SandBar.

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“Wrapped in Love”

Our beautiful mother and her precious 6 day old baby girl. Newborn photography can be tricky and should be trusted to professionals, not only for safety (our number 1 concern) but also for those amazing portrait images to ensure the proper lighting. We encourage parents to bring in newborn before 10 days old for the sleeping baby all folded up look, after 10 days old they tend be be a little less likely to be fussed with for certain poses. Like this sweet baby girl that just slept thru being held folded in her mothers palms.

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“Sweet Dreams”

 

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”  Little Boy Blue”

Another award winning portrait from a newborn session. This little man is 2 months old and wide awake with his gorgeous blue eyes. Ty was ready to smile at the camera and check it all out.

He came to studio with his older brothers and  from that same session another image worthy of a merit was taken.

 

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“Brotherly Love”

Next is on list is our Regional Competition made up of 13 South Eastern States.

FIRST PLACE for Children’s portrait last year was none other than ” Heir to the Throne” read all about it by clicking on link =  “Heir to Throne”

That was a HUGE HUGE honor and totally unexpected.

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Give us a call:      Sandy 239-.707.7971 / Barb 239.707.9570