End of Summer Limited Edition Session Now Open to the Public! End the summer with a bang by having gorgeous portraits taken of you and your family! Now, open to the public! End of Summer Limited Edition sessions will be offered during the week of August 3 - 7 with limited times to book your session. Ideally, these will take place on one of our local beautiful beaches, at a park, or your own backyard within Manatee or Sarasota counties during the golden hour. Details: ~ Sign up for a date between August 3 - 7 ~ Up to 5 family members - two months & older ($25 for each additional member) ~ Spaces are limited and booked on a first come, first served basis with paid session fee ~ By appointment only. Promotion only available during dates listed. ~ Must be willing to sign model release for the images to be used on social media, my website and for any other marketing materials $250 What's included: ~ 20-minute session ~ Five professionally edited digital images - your choice ~ 1 - 8 x 10 metal print of your favorite image ~ Digital images delivered via beautiful private online gallery ~ Style Guide ~ Print Release Option to purchase additional images. ♥ RETURNING CLIENT PROGRAM! ♥ If you have had a paid session with me previously, you'll receive 5% off this special limited edition session. If interested, please fill out the contact form on my website by clicking the button below. Once received, I will set up a time to have a quick chat to go over the details. Please feel free to share with your friends who may also be interested in the End of Summer limited edition session.  Capturing Your Baby's First Year | Sarasota Newborn Photographer Did you know you could join my Exclusive Baby's 1st Year Club to capture those precious milestones during your baby's first year? Save on sessions by enrolling in the club. This exclusive club includes: Newborn Session (up to two months old) Sitting Session (generally between 6 - 9 months old) One Year Session (showcasing personality of one year old; incorporating heirlooms; favorite toy, blanket, etc.) PLUS you will receive this beautiful piece of artwork - a trio frame featuring your favorite image from each session to display in your home for you to enjoy for years to come.  You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional art portraiture from our special pricing menu chosen just for the Exclusive Baby's 1st Year Club for each milestone session! Contact me for pricing and details on how you can join the club!  4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerTip 4: CONSIDER ACCESSORIZING. You may want to think about how you want your outdoor photos to look. Would your man look good in a hat or a tie; would your outfit look great with a scarf added or a great belt? Don’t be afraid to do a little accessorizing that brings out your style and personality. Remember, just think of when and where your photo session is taking place, dress accordingly in colors that look and feel best for you and your family. You won’t go wrong.  Thanks for following along and when you are ready to book your session, please contact me. I would love to capture your story and create your legacy.  4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerTip 3. PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR OUTDOOR FAMILY PHOTO CLOTHES. After you book your session, you can now start thinking about what everyone is going to wear. Look through your closets and your children’s closets. They may have already outgrown the clothes you were thinking of having them wear or they aren’t clean. Don’t wait until the day before or day of to think about what you and your family are going to wear. Check in tomorrow, same place, same time for my final Tip #4!  Let's plan ahead now for your next outdoor family photo session. Click on the button below to begin the plan now.  4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerTip 2. WEAR CLOTHES THAT ARE CLASSIC AND COMFORTABLE. Stay away from reds, all black and busy patterns. No graphic tees, character shirts or neon colors. Keep in mind, short dresses or skirts can be hard to move around in during the session, as you may be walking around, sitting down, laying down, etc. Therefore, wearing a longer dress/skirt or pants will work the best. The most important thing is that the clothes will make you feel relaxed and comfortable. Wear something you feel beautiful in and coordinate around that. Wear “you.” Simple, yet classic comfortable clothes will give your images a timeless feel. Check in tomorrow, same place, same time for Tip #3! 
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4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerFollow along for the next four days as I share my 4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session. Tip 1. CONSIDER HOW AND WHERE YOU PLAN TO USE YOUR PHOTOS. You may not have even thought about where you may display your photos (and not only on your computer.) If you specifically hired a photographer with the intention of either hanging your artwork or displaying your images in an album or folio box, you may want to think about the color scheme in your home. Ask yourself what colors should you wear that will work well with your décor. Think of the complimentary colors in your wardrobe that would look perfectly in the room or rooms you plan to display your images. Important: Think of coordinating your wardrobe colors and not everyone matching. Gone are the days of everyone wearing khaki pants and white shirts. Side tip: Visit clothing stores where they have outfits in color coordinating collections. Check in tomorrow, same place, same time for Tip #2!  Ready to book your outdoor family session? Contact me today! I would love the opportunity to capture your story and create your legacy.  End of Summer Limited Edition Session, Sarasota Family Photographer End of Summer Limited Edition Session reservations start 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 for current clients. If you did not receive your July newsletter earlier today which includes details for this session, please let me know ASAP as this session will only be available August 3 - 7 with limited times. New clients will be able to sign up beginning Thursday, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵. If you would like to be included on my preferred subscriber list, please shoot me an e-mail at patti@dreamworldphotography.net. Hurry, so you can take advantage of priority booking before going public. Feel free to share with your friends and family.  End of Summer Limited Edition Session During the week of August 3 - 7, limited times will be available to book your session. Look for details in the July newsletter going out to my preferred subscriber list on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟱! If space is still available, new clients may begin to book on Thursday, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵! Get on the list now by clicking the button below to take advantage of priority booking before it goes public.  4 Whys to Involve Grandparents in Your Family Photo SessionSarasota Family Photographer Why? They might not live local Unfortunately, many of us may not have the privilege of having grandparents that live “a stone’s throw away.” I know I didn’t growing up. My maternal grandparents had already died by the time I was one and my paternal grandmother lived in Alabama when we lived in Florida. We would only get to see her once a year. When I was older and had a camera, I always made sure to take pictures of her and us with her. I cherish the one photograph I took when I had my daughter. It was a four-generation picture – the only one we got before she passed away. These are treasured memories you don’t want to miss, especially if they don’t live nearby. So, if they are going to be in town because you just had a baby or for any other reason, include them with your family session. Why? They might like to play We all know grandparents love to spoil their grandchildren and love to play with them as well. These are great moments to capture in photos – memories your children will cherish forever. Why? Great time to get them alone with grandchildren This is the perfect time to get just the grandparents with their new little grandchild and/or grandchildren. We’ll get wonderful shots of them playing, holding them – connecting with them. Why? Great time to include extended family Since the grandparents are in town, this is the best time to get everyone in the picture – a three, maybe four-generation - maybe even a five-generation photograph. What memories those would be to have and to show and pass down from generation to generation. Grandparents Day is not too far off coming up on September 12. What a perfect gift to give them! Are you ready to take these treasured memories with the grandparents? Click the button below. I would love to capture your story and create your legacy.   I'm Pregnant! Top Five Things To Do When Planning for Your BabySarasota Newborn PhotographerCongratulations on your first pregnancy! You will probably start to hear a ton of advice from those who have gone before you - your mother, your sister, your friends. Everyone loves to celebrate the anticipation of a new baby! But, you still may be asking yourself, "I'm pregnant, now what?" Here are my top five things to do each trimester (after informing your parents and loved ones first, of course) when you are pregnant.
I Just Found Out I'm Pregnant! Now, what?
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1. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
This should be a given, but it is especially important when you are pregnant. You will need more water than the average person when you are pregnant. Why? Because drinking more water is needed to form amniotic fluid, produce extra blood, build new tissue, carry nutrients, enhance digestion and flush out wastes and toxins. How much water should you drink every day? According to the Institute of Medicine, pregnant women need to drink ten 8-ounce glasses of water per day.
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2. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST OB/GYN DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT
According to The American Pregnancy Association, you should schedule your first appointment within eight weeks of your last menstrual period. Regular appointments throughout your pregnancy ensures the health of you and your baby. In addition, prenatal care includes education on your pregnancy and childbirth.
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3. DECIDE AND PLAN WHERE YOU WANT TO DELIVER YOUR BABY
While many women still have their babies in hospitals, there are those that want a more natural birth and will arrange to have their baby at a birthing center or even at home. Wherever you choose, it's important to discuss with your doctor the pros and cons as well as risks with your place of birth choice and what's the best option for you.
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4. REGISTER FOR BABY SHOWER GIFTS
Now, we're getting into the fun stuff of having a baby - choosing a theme for your baby's nursery and then choosing gifts that will match that theme as well as registering for all the practical things a newborn baby will need. You can look here for a list of the "must haves" for taking care of a newborn.
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5. ANNOUNCE BABY'S BIRTH
You are excited now! You just had a baby. Now's the time to tell the world. You can do this verbally, through text, social media or send announcement cards with a gorgeous portrait of your baby taken by a professional photographer - me! Right? I hope so.
For my complete Baby Planning Timeline to assist you in planning for your new arrival, please fill out the form below and your FREE copy will be on its way!
Are you ready to book your newborn session? It's never too early to schedule your session. I usually recommend to schedule your due date (we'll finalize the date once you have your baby) during your third trimester in order to ensure availability.
I would love the opportunity to be your newborn photographer. Click on the button below to schedule a quick 15-minute chat to answer your questions, confirm availability and provide detailed information. 
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