Lifestyle newborn photography is a beautiful way to commemorate the birth of your new addition to the family.  As you are searching for a professional photographer, there may be some questions you are asking yourself.  If you are already in the midst of researching, you have, no doubt, found hundreds of newborn photographers.  Each have their own unique style and specialty.  It's probably becoming overwhelming for you to choose.

To help you narrow it down, ask yourself...

Should these first photos of your brand new baby be taken at home or in a studio?

Having photos taken in the comfort and security of your own home is safer for your new baby.

With the photographer coming to your home, you are not taking your baby out into the public and risking him or her catching something.

Safety is my number one concern when photographing newborns and by being in your home, the risk is minimal.

Being in the home is more comfortable for everyone, especially if there are siblings.
 
With a new baby in the house, everything changes.  It gets crazy, whether this is your first child or fifth child.  By staying home for the photo session, you won't have to worry about packing up everything you would need for the baby.  Being home, relaxing, makes for a more enjoyable time together as a family.  Your baby will also be more comfortable being surrounded by familiar sounds and smells.  This allows the lifestyle photographer to capture more relaxed, natural and connected images, which brings me to my last point...

Having in-home newborn photographs portrays you and your family's true emotions.

I let the baby lead the posing, which means I don't stiffly pose them by putting them in awkward positions.  I will "pose" them naturally.  I love capturing the natural, raw emotion of the moment.  No "perfect" posing.  I like to show real life, connecting and loving with one another.  The home is the best place to showcase your baby in their own environment, whether it be in your bedroom, their nursery or the living room.  

Therefore, having your newborn photographed in your own home is safer, more comfortable and more natural.  It's a fantastic way to begin this new journey that goes by oh, too fast.

DreamWorld Photography is currently running a model call to help build our portfolio for Fresh 48 sessions!

Fresh 48 sessions are a fantastic way to let others know about the newest addition to your family.  It is such a special moment capturing your baby at the hospital, birthing center or home within the first 24 - 48 hours of their birth.  These sessions are relaxed and unposed with just a little direction and guidance from me.

You will never regret having it done.  Babies change so fast.  Having professional, high quality images capturing your newborn in the first day or two of welcoming them this side of earth will be something you will always cherish and be reminded of how tiny they really were with that little squishy face, those tiny feet and hands and their cute little button nose.

I absolutely love capturing those special moments when the parents are focused on nothing but their new little one, getting acquainted with every little bit of their new creation.

Are you expecting or know someone who is ready to give birth soon?  If so, please click "Apply Here" on the button below.

Feel free to share this with all your pregnant friends or family members who would love a complimentary Fresh 48 session.

​Patti specializes in lifestyle Maternity, Fresh 48, Newborn and family photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your photo session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Book A Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. We only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them?  We hope so.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

I love deep eye contact as well as natural smiles.

Besides my lifestyle newborn and family sessions, I also offer boutique school photography at local schools in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota, Florida for preschool up to elementary age students.  

I never force "say cheese" smiles.  I talk to them, listen and ask questions that will capture their personality in that moment.  That's real connection.  I love to capture natural smiles, silly faces, not looking at the camera at all faces.  These are the true, raw emotions I love to capture.  If they don't smile, they don't smile.  Sometimes, those are the best photographs.  I photograph who they are, at that particular moment frozen in time.

Having their portraits hung on your wall (especially showing their unique personality) is a fantastic way to show them you love the different individuals they are.

Preschools, Elementary Schools, Homeschools - I offer very affordable unique school photos.  Easy online ordering and I donate 10% of net proceeds back to the school!

If you are a parent or guardian reading this blog and are interested in this type of unique school photography service for your child’s school, please direct your school administrator to my web page here or click the button below for more information.  I would be happy to meet or chat with them about my unique approach to school photography.

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​I am looking to create a team of photographers and grow my business in my newly formed The DreamWorld Group under my already established DreamWorld Photography business.
 
I am currently looking for at least three freelance contract photographers specializing in each of the following:   maternity/newborn, weddings and families in the lifestyle genre using a light and airy editing style.  Bonus points if you also have marketing experience, but not required.
 
This would be great for recent local photography grads as well as being perfect for photographers just getting started or just love to photograph without having the burden and responsibilities of owning their own photography business.  Do what you love to do without being bogged down.
 
Candidates must live in Manatee or Sarasota County, Florida.

​Click here to fill out a short questionnaire so I can get to know you as a photographer.

Happy 2020!  

Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

It’s also leap year!  Here are a few fun facts.

DreamWorld Photography will be closed from December 21, 2019 - January 1, 2020.  We will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Enjoy this time with your loved ones.

​Looking forward to a bigger and better year in 2020!

Have you ever wondered how you can take better photographs using your iPhone?  Wonder no more.  Emil Pakarklis is the owner and creator of the iPhone Photography School.  Emil posts free videos with iPhone tips and hacks that will enable you to take fantastic iPhone photographs.

We don't always have our DSLR's with us or have time to grab it when one of our children is doing something extraordinary, but we always,  most likely, have our phones on us.  

Even though the below video was created in 2017, a lot of these same hidden features can be found on today's version of the iPhone.  Take a look and go from boring iPhone photos to incredible iPhone photos.  

Patti specializes in lifestyle Maternity, Fresh 48, Newborn and family photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your photo session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Book A Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. We only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them?  We hope so.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

When my husband and I were on vacation the end of August visiting family and friends, I took advantage of taking photos of our daughter and our two granddaughters.  

We took some indoors and then went for a little walk to the area around the old Rockville Courthouse for our outdoor shots.  I loved all the natural connection photos as well as the gentile guidance poses.

Whenever I visit family or they visit us, photographs are always my number one priority.  I absolutely love capturing moments frozen in time that I and others can look at years from now and remember those precious moments.

Are you getting those precious moments of your little ones frozen in time?  If not, hurry before they grow up, because they will not be little for long.  

​Patti specializes in lifestyle Maternity, Fresh 48, Newborn and family photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your photo session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Book A Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. We only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them?  We hope so.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

DreamWorld Photography is offering for the first time ever, Christmas Limited Edition Sessions!

A local nursery has graciously set up a few different Christmas backdrops that they are allowing photographers to come and take photos for families.  This is fantastic and the setups are amazing!  Really puts you in the Christmas spirit.

I would love to take professional photos of your family in front of one of these backdrops.  The hubs and I went out last week to test it out.  It is gorgeous!

Click on the "Book Here" button below, but hurry!  Limited dates available.  I only require a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve and hold your date.

Below are the other two setups they recently added.  You choose or we can take photos in front of all three!

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 children
 
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 with them, 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 photograph.  What memories those would be to have and to show and pass down from generation to generation.  
 
Now is the perfect time during the holidays when the grandparents will most likely be in town.  

Are you ready to take these treasured memories with the grandparents?  Click the button below.