Set Free Photography » naples photographer http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog Photography Blog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:01:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Wedding Wednesday: something for everyone! Florida Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wedding-wednesday-something-for-everyone-florida-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wedding-wednesday-something-for-everyone-florida-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:55:57 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1162 While browsing on etsy recently, I came across the most beautiful wreaths I’ve ever seen. EVER! I had to share and I was thrilled that a few items are wedding themed–happy Wedding Wednesday! The etsy shop is ItzFitz, and these handcrafted originals are actually affordable, between $30-$50! A fantastic price for such creativity!

This wreath is screaming my name…you know me and orange & turquoise…we are one. These colors define my studio and I want this for the front door. I want it bad!

Ahhh the giant flower. It’s so fabulous, it’s close to stealing my heart. But I shall remain true to orange & turquoise.  Oh but that enormous pearl…swoon!

I have no adequate words to express my love and adoration for the following wreath. I die.

Okay, lace…roses…and pearls! What could be more feminine?

And finally, the wreath that gave this post permission to be on the blog on Wedding Wednesday:

Seriously, how would you feel if you found that on your door to go along with a proposal? And a matching ring? I know how I would feel, and my answer would be: “Yes, please!”

There are so many wreaths that I love for different reasons…I can’t help but share more:

But wait! There are more than wreaths at ItzFitz! Check out these hairpins, brides! And what a fun way to tie your wedding colors into your receptions tables, with these napkin holders! A photographer’s dream!

For more information, contact Jen at her shop, www.etsy.com/shop/ItzFitz. You can commission her for a custom order just in time for the fall! And think of the Holiday possibilities! *off to check my paypal balance*

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Thanks for stopping in, I hope you have found a great resource for something fun today! Be sure to check my archives for more Wedding Wednesday posts. I promise to bring you lots more goodies now that the kiddos are back in school. :)

Have an idea or a product to submit for Wedding Wednesday? I would love to blog all about it! Email me here: stacy@setfreephotography.com

Peace, Love & Shopping on Etsy,
Stacy
Set Free Photography™

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/wedding-wednesday-something-for-everyone-florida-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 4 a quick peek! Fort Myers, FL Newborn Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/a-quick-peek-fort-myers-fl-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/a-quick-peek-fort-myers-fl-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:41:12 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1178 Just a quick peek before the kids get home from school…I couldn’t wait another second to share this most adorable baby boy! Meet Jackson, beautiful blessing and son to my friends Erin & Brian. I have been photographing Erin & Brian for two years, and was beside myself with joy when they announced that they were expecting. Welcome to the world, Jackson!

Erin & Brian,
Congratulations…it is such a pleasure watching you become parents. Erin, you are a beautiful mother; the joy was all over your smiling face! Thanks to all three of you for letting me be a part of your lives!
Love, Stacy

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/a-quick-peek-fort-myers-fl-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 4 The Classic Game of Sweet Revenge Cape Coral, FL Family Portrait Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/the-classic-game-of-sweet-revenge-cape-coral-fl-family-portrait-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/the-classic-game-of-sweet-revenge-cape-coral-fl-family-portrait-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:40:40 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1152 I am missing my kiddos this morning…call it the first day of school blues. They are getting so old and grown up that it seems holding hands in the hallways with a third grader is embarrassing. No kissing allowed from Mom in the third grade either. *sigh* When did this happen? I still remember the first day of kindergarten when she cried and cried for me. Well, this year I was the only one crying, but thankfully my sweet boy still let me walk him all the way into his class and he gave me lots of kisses. Let those kisses never end!

I thought some reflection was appropriate today, so I am posting about our summer time fun. I’m reflecting on the time we spent together, the sleeping in and the fact that time flies. I have never wanted a pause button for life more than I do right now.

We played the game of Sorry alot–did you know that Sorry is “The Classic Game of Sweet Revenge?” Aka: Brandon and Stacy forget all strategy and ruthlessly try to knock each other out, even if it means handing the game to one of the kids!

We have this fun vintage box version, it’s the second in our collection of vintage games. Brandon has hopes and dreams of filling a shelf with every vintage version he can find.

Here are the sweetest hands and feet ever…oh how I already miss them running around the house. It’s so quiet here. And serene. And there is no fighting. No whining or constant requests for snacks. hmmm why was I crying this morning?

And finally, after weeks of defeat, victory is mine:

Welp, thanks for humoring me this morning as I wallow. I just never thought time would go so fast, even though I would be rich if I had a penny for every time a complete stranger in the grocery store would see me holding my babies on my hip and say “enjoy that, it goes so fast!”

Love,
the sad, reflective, sorry-winning Stacy

www.setfreephotography.com

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/the-classic-game-of-sweet-revenge-cape-coral-fl-family-portrait-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 0 Madison, the Steeler Fan Newborn Portait Artist, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/madison-the-steeler-fan-newborn-portait-artist-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/madison-the-steeler-fan-newborn-portait-artist-set-free-photography/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:22:07 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1138 Baby Madison is kicking off football season right! By hanging out in a Steelers helmet, of course!

Go Seahawks. There, now I feel better. Holla!

This next photo features the handiwork of Braidy Joy. Her hat & cocoon sets are divine!

My favorite image from the whole entire session…baby Madison asleep on one of my chairs in the studio’s sitting area. These chairs have quite a history…but first…just…look:

I am still squealing with excitment when I see that shot…I ran next door and borrowed some fishing line from Seatow to tie to the hat while Mom (Abby) held it up for that awesome elf-ish look. L-o-v-e it!

So…the chair story:
Well, we (B, the kids and I) had been in a studio-decor funk until we spotted these chairs at Home Goods. They are white, leather, they swivel, and they are comfortable. Like, put-your-feet-up-and-take-a-nap-comfortable. The price made me a little UN-comfortable so we just visited the chairs on weekends until one day they were gone! We ran to the other Home Goods and found the set (phew!) but one of the chairs was stained. It was marked down which was good…but the stain was not coming out no matter what…we were indecisive. So again…we visited the chairs. About three visits later and several chair-shopping-trips, we found ourselves back in Home Goods watching another couple check out the chairs. The woman said “I want this, but we need a set of two.” Well, the other one was in the clearance section because of the stain. When that realization hit, I’ve never seen Brandon move so fast. He straight RAN to the clearance section (didn’t stop for a flatbed cart), picked up that (read: heavy) chair in a barrel hug and high-tailed it to the cash register. boo-yah! Decision made. Funny how it takes almost losing something to realize that you can’t live without it.

That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it. The kids love telling (and re-inacting) that story.

Dear Abby,
Your daughter is a beautiful, sweet little gift! It was a pleasure to photograph her…such a sleepy head! She made our session a joy, and I thank you for letting me steal a few kisses!
Love, Stacy

Set Free Photography™
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]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/madison-the-steeler-fan-newborn-portait-artist-set-free-photography/feed/ 6 class of 2011, featuring Alison! Fort Myers, FL Photographer | Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/class-of-2011-featuring-alison-fort-myers-fl-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/class-of-2011-featuring-alison-fort-myers-fl-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:58:42 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1130 I loved every minute of this session with Alison-she was up for anything, and she is a stunning natural beauty!

Alison was prepared with coordinating shoes for each outfit…aren’t these cute?

She rocked this outfit–I love the color!

The picture on the left might be my favorite! I caught her laughing and I love her expression!

Alison, I hope you have a memorable senior year and wish you every happiness and you start planning your future. May God continue to bless you!
Love, Stacy

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/class-of-2011-featuring-alison-fort-myers-fl-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 1 she’s so beautiful! meet Mya. Cape Coral Newborn Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/shes-so-beautiful-meet-mya-cape-coral-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/shes-so-beautiful-meet-mya-cape-coral-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:40:58 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1124 When I got my first glimpse of Mya on facebook, I yelled to my hubby: “Yay! I can’t wait to photograph such a beautiful baby!” And oh my…she was even more gorgeous in person! You have to see this smiling face for yourself:

Mya reminded me of my daughter so much…maybe it was the hair…or the cheeks. Or, it could just be that baby fever that keeps coming ’round. Either way, I would have loved a picture of my daughter rocking the orange scarf…Mya pulled it off quite nicely!

There just are no words to introduce this next shot. I won’t even try:

*sigh* I just wanted to hold her and hold her and pretend that my babies aren’t so old. I mentioned the baby thing to Brandon again. Not. gonna. happen.

Max & Sam: Congratulations on such a perfect little one. I’m so happy that I got to meet her!

Suzy: I am so happy to have met you and that you were a part of our shoot. I hope these pictures help cheer you up while you are missing sweet Mya. Have a safe trip home!

Love, Stacy

Set Free Photography

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/shes-so-beautiful-meet-mya-cape-coral-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 3 Shellac me! it’s wedding wednesday! Naples Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/shellac-me-its-wedding-wednesday-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/shellac-me-its-wedding-wednesday-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:42:30 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1095 Good Wedding Wednesday afternoon to ya!  So…you may have heard me talk about Shellac on facebook, but it has changed my life so drastically, that I am making it today’s Wedding Wednesday topic.  Okay.  So yeah, I said it changed my life.  I am all about the dramatics, what can I say?  This isn’t an end to world hunger, but it IS the end of my disappointment over polishing my nails only to wash the dishes and have the polish peel and chip off the next day.  This stuff is amazing.  So amazing in fact, that I had my daughter snap a pic of my beautiful nails…that are over one WEEK old.  They look as good as they did the day I had them done.  Check it out.  (and please note:  posting this photo of me has almost thrown me into the depths of despair.  My middle is my least favorite part of my body, and here it is, smack on the blog for the world to see.  But for this product, my pride is worth sacrificing, sisters, brides, countrymen!)

I should mention that I am a natural-nail girl.  I have tried acrylic and gel…and I always went back to my natural nails.  Then they would break, and I would cry.  (right, Pam?)  Shellac is available at Studio RK Salon in Fort Myers. They are my favorite!

Here is a link to a youtube video with more information:   shellac

And I leave you with a special reminder! There is a bridal show coming up at Germain Arena on August 15th at 1pm! Set Free doesn’t have a booth there, but I encourage you to go and check out some of my favorite vendors, Lace & Roses Bridal and The Plantation Golf & Country Club. Oh! And be sure to grab a catalog from Lace & Roses, where you will find my work on the pages, as well as this ad:

Thanks for stopping by today!
Love,
Stacy | Set Free Photography™

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]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/shellac-me-its-wedding-wednesday-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 2 and baby makes…five! Newborn photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/and-baby-makes-five-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/and-baby-makes-five-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:41:45 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1066 The D family welcomed baby Liam this month and he is 100% perfection! So utterly handsome and full of life with his chubby cheeks and full head of hair! You might remember his family’s photo shoot, blogged here: D family. I was beside myself with excitement when I heard that Liam weighed in 9lbs, 10 oz…I LOVE a newborn with chunky, rubberband wrists!

Oh, and can I just say that I was also thrilled to shoot at Liam’s house? His mom & dad are great artists, and I was inspired as soon as I saw the decor in there! Wahoo for yellow walls! (I really hope this color displays properly on your screen…it looks fab on mine but yellow is kinda tricky from screen to screen)

In keeping with the maternity/family photo shoot style, I went for a vintage vibe and whipped up some digital polaroids. *loving it*

Sharayah and Kyle: Congratulations to you and the girls! Liam was such a joy to photograph, I am so very thankful to be included in this special time in your lives! I am looking forward to watching Liam grow!

Thanks for reading the blog today, I am so glad you stopped by this Saturday! By the the way, you might have noticed the new “DO NOT COPY” verbage on my pictures…this is for the protection my clients, their families, and my work. If you would like to show ideas to someone, I don’t mind at all if you post my blog link on facebook or elsewhere!

Love, Stacy
Set Free Photography™

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/and-baby-makes-five-newborn-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 3 Class of 2011 makes their debut, featuring Taylor! High School Senior Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/class-of-2011-makes-their-debut-featuring-taylor-high-school-senior-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/class-of-2011-makes-their-debut-featuring-taylor-high-school-senior-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:24:05 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1058 Taylor was my first senior for the upcoming school year, and what fun we had! We wandered around downtown Ft. Myers and found some great spots…like this abandoned building! Half of it has been torn down, leaving a super cool spot for pictures…I love the rugged feel of this wall!

She is such a natural beauty, full of great smiles…Taylor: you rock! I love your easy going personality and I just want to know you more! I know that God has great things in store for you!

I couldn’t stop laughing when Taylor broke out these animated facial expressions! Priceless! We found a couch sitting outside some apartments…the “no trespassing” sign was all I needed; I was inspired. To have my girl trespass. But it was worth it! Downtown Ft. Myers can be so random, I love finding new things every time I shoot there!

Thank you for a fantastic session, Taylor & Sue. I loved spending time with you and I sure hope that Subway got the AC working! Phew, that was hot!
Love, Stacy

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]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/class-of-2011-makes-their-debut-featuring-taylor-high-school-senior-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 0 You’ve seen him grow…now Jacob is one! Child Portrait Artist, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/youve-seen-him-grow-now-jacob-is-one-child-portrait-artist-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/youve-seen-him-grow-now-jacob-is-one-child-portrait-artist-set-free-photography/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:12:02 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=1047 A year has passed, and this sweet little fighter is one! As I sit here and write this, I can’t help but remember meeting Jacob’s mom, Jessy for the first time at a birthday party for our preschoolers..she had recently found out that she was pregnant. Jacob was a sweet surprise…number SIX…and the ultimate blessing to a beautiful family that wasn’t complete without him. He is full of life and love for his Mommy…watching him and remembering his rough start into this life filled me with praise and thanksgiving to God. I am thankful for Jacob’s sweet smile, for the miracle of his health, and for the friendship that he caused between Jessy and me.

In honor of his first year…I have to post a newborn shot:

And a six month shot (eek! too cute!):

And now…drumroll please…Jacob, the walking, giggling, one year old pirate!

He found his treasure!

His eyelashes and long and lovely…why do boys always get the long ones? It’s no fair!

And of course, we had cake! Because all sessions should end with cake!

Happy, Happy 1st Birthday, Jacob! What more can I say besides this: You have captured my heart. And I love you.
Stacy

www.setfreephotography.com

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