Fort Myers Naples Maternity Photography at Beach
When Alice first met us at Parent Child Expo this past June at Germain Arena where we have been doing an annual photographic art display for the past 8 years, she was very much pregnant with her third child and had asked us to do a maternity photoshoot at Fort Myers Beach. She was only a few weeks away from her expected due date. We were very much surprised she was that far along and normally our schedule doesn’t allow such quick scheduling. In most cases the idea time to capture maternity photos are between 28 and 32 weeks. This is because of water retention that causes puffiness and swelling in face and feet.
Alice was a different scenario, she looked amazing and didn’t have the usual swelling. She wanted something on the beach and loved our art work of families and children on display. “Your work is different and looks like paintings” she told us. Yes, that is a common statement and one we strive for in each session. Personal art for each client’s home!
Here are some of the images we produced that evening with her family.
waiting on baby
dreaming of little one to come
Momma feeling sassy in one of our maternity gowns from Sew Trendy Accessories www.facebook.com/sewtrendyaccessories
beautiful maternity silhouette at sunset. The last image made that gorgeous evening.
Alice has since had her sweet daughter and a newborn blog is sure to follow. 😉
Blessings to all,
Sandy & Barb
Fort Myers Photographer earns International Print Merits!
International and State Print Competition can be intense in our industry, it requires pushing oneself to excellence in all areas of making that final print. Every minuet decision will be judged.
Click Here to see the Twelve elements we are judged on.
This year here are some more of the images that Barb submitted and received recognition for.
First named “Lee County Lineman” and then changed to “Storm Chaser” for more impact! Their are 12 different elements to judging a print and naming it is one important factor.
Torey is one of Lee County’s dedicated Lineman and has a mother in law that asked him to model for her.
“Nick Of Time”
Click Here to Read Santa’s story
“My Lips Are Sealed”
Little Jace came into studio with his three brothers for a newborn photography session and was so adorable he had to be photographed individually. Obliviously it was the right decision, and international print merit doesn’t come easy!
“Asking For Answers”
Aren’t we all asking for answers, this image is special because it’s Barb’s brother and shortly after he had a heart attack while at work. Another reminder that life is precious and time stops for no one.
Billy is a minister and a talented musician, he has since recovered and is doing well.
Here at SandBar we are always looking for unique subjects, ideas or people to photograph. It helps us to constantly push our limits of creativity and keep on top of our industry. If you or someone you know would like to model for us please feel free to send us a picture thru email or give us a call.
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:
We LOVE the Christmas cards! They turned out so beautiful! As much as Paul was dreading getting pictures done, he said we should have our pix taken by you for Christmas cards every year. That coming from a man whose stomach was in knots having to get his photo taken. What a great experience this entire photo session was! Thank you for making it so wonderful!
The time has finally arrived! The rains are gone and the sun is shining on our 5 acre property nestled among the oaks in North Ft. Myers, Florida.
With the Holidays quickly approaching, now is the time for that long awaited Family Portrait you’ve been wanting all year. No time like the present,
and we still have available dates on our calendar. So call today and schedule your Family Portrait Session with SandBar Photography.
239.707.9570 or 239.707.7971
HAPPY MOM CONFERENCE
Barb and I are very excited to be a sponsor of the First ever Happy Mom Conference! We will both be there for the weekend, stop by our table and say Hello, and receive a special treat from us in your goodie bag! One lucky Mom will win a Family session and a Wall Portrait for her home!!!! Additional Family sessions will be raffled off !
There are conferences for dentists, journalists and Star Wars geeks, so why not a conference for moms where women can learn abut the business of running a family in today’s modern world.
Local life coach, April O’Leary is organizing Southwest Florida’s first Happy Mom Conference, taking place Sept.14 and 15th at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Estero.
Topics include self care for moms, ways to earn extra income, organizing and beautifying the home, child behavior, discipline, marriage recover careers, financial health and physical health. Speakers com from Southwest Florida and across the country, such as Stacey Antine, creator of HealthBarn USA and a registered dietician who has appeared on The Rachael Ray Show and in Business Week.
The full conference pass is $199. One day pass is $149. The first 200 moms to register receive a goodie bag. You can also purchase recordings of all the sessions for $69.
For details, visit www.uofmoms.com/happymomconference or download their app!
(Article: Parent & Child Magazine)
