My Motherhood Limited Edition Event was advertised on my Facebook and Instagram pages. There are only three days left this week for you to schedule this very special photo opportunity.

What a precious gift! Besides the three digital images that comes with this session, you also have the opportunity to purchase a few printed art products at a special rate just for this Motherhood Limited Edition Event!

Contact me now to book your date and time on one of the last three days of this event. Don't let another year go by without having beautiful, professional art portraiture with your children. They grow up so fast.

​Patti specializes in capturing memories with lifestyle Maternity, Newborn and Family photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your photo session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Schedule A Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. Patti only takes a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them?  She hopes so and looks forward to hearing from you soon.

​I rarely, if ever, have shown behind the scenes of me taking photos during a photo shoot. Well, I decided it was time for me to let you in on a little bit of what goes into creating a beautiful image.

Sometimes, it takes some physical skill to get just the right photo. I have stood on a stool, laid down on the ground, squatted, stood on stairs or even sat on a ledge - all to get that perfect image.

Why? Because I truly care in creating unforgettable moments for you - real, authentic, in the moment, true life, emotion and connection. Those images will be showcased either as gorgeous wall art or in a luxurious album to show beautifully displayed portraits of you and your family. Your family will know they are loved and that their presence matters. You may already own beautiful pieces of artwork, but your most precious artwork will be a gallery of your own family.

Enjoy just a few of my behind the scenes.
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​Ready to create memories for you and your family? I would love to capture your story and create your legacy. Click on "Schedule a Call" button below to have a 10-15 minute chat where I'll answer your questions, confirm availability and provide detailed information.

I don't normally photograph seniors, but when asked, I definitely will.

One of my neighbors needed her son's senior portraits taken at the last minute this past December and I was very happy to oblige.

​Patti specializes in capturing memories with lifestyle Maternity, Newborn and Family photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your photo session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Schedule A Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. Patti only takes a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them?  She hopes so and looks forward to hearing from you soon.

No need to break the budget. Pull some basics from your closet and add a few new pieces.

​Need some ideas and inspiration? Here are some favorite stores where you can find clothes (budget friendly and a little splurge) that will photograph beautifully. 

Old Navy - you'll find something for the whole family
Zara - perfect for children (my daughter loves them for her children)
Anthropologie - for moms
Madewell - another good one for moms

Feel free to ask me questions when planning what to wear for your next photoshoot. I'd love to help.

This session took place in Maryland back in January while my husband and I were up there visiting family. We did two separate sessions for Kaleb. The first session was just Kaleb and his parents. The second session included his two older sisters.

The two year old just wasn't having it for some of the photos. But, that's life. I love capturing real life, true connection, raw emotions. That's what lifestyle is all about, right?

Enjoy these images from Baby Kaleb's newborn and family session.

​Share this with a friend who just had a baby or who is expecting soon so they can find out about our maternity/newborn combination package.

Ready to book your maternity and/or newborn session? Click on the button now to schedule a no-obligation 15-minute discovery call to find out the details and see if we are good fit. It's never too early to plan and schedule your maternity and/or newborn photography session. I would love to be your photographer to capture your story and create your legacy with beautiful images.

LOOSEN UP

Simply relax your face and stay peaceful.

MOVEMENT

Just keep walking and moving.

Ready to relax and have fun in front of the camera? Reserve a family fun photo shoot here. I would love the opportunity to showcase your family, capture your story and create your legacy.

Another neighbor of mine reached out to me the end of last year to take their family photos. It was the first time they have had professional photos taken and they wanted to take advantage of the time their son was home from college.

They wanted photos taken in their traditional clothes as well as casual clothes. We originally were going to do both of these in one session, but thought it best to split the sessions and do the formal, traditional dress in one session and then do the casual dress photos in a second session. This way, they wouldn't have to rush and change clothes in-between. Reason being, they had booked my special limited edition family session I was offering at the time which was only a 20-minute session so that would not have left enough time to do the wardrobe change. Since we decided to split the sessions, I increased the session time to a total of 30 minutes so we could have 15 minutes for each session. This worked out beautifully.

I loved how colorful their traditional clothes stood out. We took these photos right in our own neighborhood. For the casual shots, we went to a local park and took the photos during golden hour - my favorite time of day for outdoor photos.

Don't you just love these? Let me know what you think in the comments. I would love to hear from you.

I'm going to get to your questions in a sec, but first, I wanted to explain a little bit about exactly what lifestyle newborn photography is all about.

Lifestyle photography generally takes place in-home where everyone is more relaxed and true connection is captured. In your home, I'll capture raw emotions, real connection and true to life portraits, such as, holding, cuddling, loving on your baby, nursing, rocking your baby. Lifestyle is all about capturing candid, real life. We'll get some shots of everyone looking at the camera, too; however, most of the images will be those real life moments and capturing true emotions. We most likely will be in the bedroom, the nursery and maybe the living room - wherever is comfortable for you and has the most fantastic natural light.

​These type of sessions are very low-stress. That's why I like to schedule newborn sessions anywhere from when your baby is two weeks to six weeks old. They are more aware at that age and will show more connection with you as well as any of their siblings. They don't have to be sleeping the entire time. I actually prefer they are awake. If your other children are running around like crazy, we'll capture it - because, that's what real life is and you will love looking back at those images remembering how funny, how crazy, how sentimental they were at that particular age. Also, with lifestyle in-home sessions, any of your fur babies can be included in the photos - whether on purpose or by accident.

With in-home lifestyle sessions, there won't be any props, forced poses or forced "say cheese" smiles. The only backdrop involved will be your own home. These portraits will primarily be of you holding and interacting with your baby as you naturally would.

Okay. Now, for the FAQ About Lifestyle Newborn Photo Sessions.

How long will the session take?

The beauty of lifestyle photography is it takes a shorter amount of time than the posed type of sessions. Where the posed type of sessions usually take two to three hours, lifestyle can be taken within 45 minutes to an hour. And, that's not even rushing things. Because, if you have to change the baby or nurse the baby, those can be part of the photos, too. We don't have to stop during those times, unless you want to.

My house is small! Will it still be okay to take photos in my home?

Yes! Your home doesn't have to be a mansion to take beautiful photos in your home. All I need is at least one good window to let in that beautiful natural light and we are good to go!

What about cleaning my home? I just had a baby.

Not to worry. No need to do a full cleaning of the entire house. I just ask that you declutter areas where we most likely will take photos, which is usually the bedroom (so, just remove clutter off of nightstands), etc. I'll probably do some of that if I see something distracting in the background when I'm taking the shot. Also, if you have a white or very light comforter for your bed, that would be great as white reflects the light beautifully.

Do you offer printed products?

Yes, I do! You will have the option to purchase additional digital images and/or printed products through your private online gallery directly with one of my favorite professional labs. Depending on the product(s) ordered, they usually ship within a week. Have somewhere else you would like to print? Once you have chosen your favorite images, you will be able to download them through your gallery and use the print lab you choose. However, I do not guarantee the quality of prints you may receive from a consumer lab. That's why I highly recommend you order your prints through my professional lab.

When will I see my photos?

About two to three weeks after the session, you'll be sent your private online proofing gallery. If you choose a session that includes an album or other art product, that could take up to four to six weeks for delivery. 

​Solve Homes welcomed another beautiful baby girl last year and I had the privilege to photograph this new addition to the Solve family.

It was a pleasure to meet up with Baby H and her mother this past December for their newborn lifestyle photography session. Baby H was one month old and such a doll during her session.

How beautiful is this little baby girl? 

Are you expecting in the Bradenton, Sarasota area? Contact me now. It's never too early to plan and even schedule your newborn photography session. We just use your due date and adjust it after your baby arrives. I would love to photograph your newborn and family to capture your story and create your legacy with beautiful images.