Baby Boy and Big Brother Portraits: St. Petersburg, FL

This little guy is the new addition to the Hammil family and the big guy is his older brother. I met their mommy through some work with the Alpha House I did last fall. Patrice, thank you so much for having me over, your boys are so adorable. See you soon!

Pet Portrait Event: One Lucky Dog St. Petersburg

This past weekend was the Pet Portrait Event at One Lucky Dog on 4th Street in St. Pete. Oh My! Twenty dogs in two days. Lots of sloppy wet kisses and lot's of dog treats. I got my bark on and have being doing the doggie shuffle for several days now getting these images ready for the moms and pops of all these 'fur kids'. Loved every minute and I'm already looking forward to our 'Tails of Summer' Event at the studio. This will take place on August 1st and 2nd and the discounted session fee of $49 will be donated to the Pet Pal Animal Shelter. More information is coming very soon!!

For now, Meet Maxine! She's one of the more unique 'fur kids' I photographed. She's a hairless Chinese Crested. You should see her in her tutu:-)

Baby Portraits - Tampa, FL

This little peanut has a lot going in that little head of hers. Very inquisitive this one is for sure, always thinking. Her brother turned two last October and I was invited to follow him around the zoo for a photo session. We had so much fun!! I can't wait until they both come visit me in the studio.

Here she is sleeping in the window light. Little peaceful girl!

Pet Portrait Session : St. Petersburg

Meet Frank. Frank is a spunky little Boston Terrier and he's one of the many happy clients of the Pasadena Pet Motel. Soon he and his happy little doggie self, will be be gracing the walls of the grooming room at the Motel. You can visit the Pasadena Pet Motel at 6735 Gulfport Blvd. South St. Petersburg, FL 33707. They truly are wonderful people and take great care of your 'fur kids' for you!

Family Photography Session: The Studio

Meet the Berman Family! I met Karen several weeks ago when she stopped by the studio while visiting Pinky's Painted Cottage. She was talking to me about her two daughters and how she wanted to get some family photographs taken. They live near by so we split the session in half, studio and their beautiful front yard! Here are few images from the studio segment!

Family Photography Session: The Studio

What an incredibly meaningful session this was. Lisa is a new principal at a local school and the very generous parents there chipped in to purchase her a photography session for her baby shower. This wasn't just any baby shower, Lisa adopted this beautiful baby girl from Ethiopia and says she's having an amazing time learning to be her mother.

Lisa, thank you!

Wedding Photography - St. Petersburg, FL

Weddings are not something I photograph often. I only hold about 10 slots open a year for them. Funny though, when I'm photographing one I wonder "Why don't I do this more often". They are so much fun. I'm attracted to energy, and they certainly provide that for me:-) I love to interact with the guests, and document all the memories....

Here are some snippets from the wedding of Sheri and Phil that I shot a couple of weeks ago at Sand Key park!

Pet Portrait Session and Pet Hurricane Safety : St. Petersburg, FL

Ribbie, a 16 week old Absolutely Adorable, Cocker Spaniel!

Are you ready? Hurricane season officially began on June 1st. Make sure you have a plan for your beloved 'fur kids' if we become a target this year. The SPCA has a great article on their website to help you prepare. Here is the Survival Kit for your pets:

Pet Survival Kit

Have your pet's cage or carrier and a Doggy Disaster or Kitty Catastrophe Supply Kit prepared in advance regardless of evacuation requirements. Keep these items in a watertight container, insuring that they are easily accessible in the event of sudden evacuation. Be certain to label all items with a tag or waterproof marker. A pet survival kit is imperative whether evacuating or not, and should include the following items:

• Collar with tags & a sturdy leash and muzzle, if necessary
• Any necessary medications - 2 weeks supply
• Medical records & vaccination info
• First aid kit
• Food and water - at least 2 weeks supply
• Ziplock bags for treats and important papers
• Cat litter, pan, and liners
• Plastic trash bags to handle waste
• Newspaper and paper towels for clean ups
• Toys and other comfort items
• Photo of your pet

Please visit the SPCA website for more information!

Family Photography Session: Philippe Park

This is Erin and Dave and their two absolutely adorable children. Look at the curls on little girlie:-) Love!! And little baby "E" was a happy little guy. Erin did an amazing job coordinating the outfits for this shoot. We were at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor and these blues and creams were 'Perfect'!!! Nice job Erin and Thank you!! I apologize for the heat, but I'm so excited and look forward to our upcoming session in the studio. Here's a peek of the Park Session for now. See you soon!

Pet Portraits: One Lucky Dog, St. Petersburg - June 26th and 27th!!

Tanya Sharkey Photography and One Lucky Dog Boutique are partnering to offer mini 'fur kid' portrait sessions. The sessions are taking place at One Lucky Dog on June 26th and 27th, located at 5320 4th St. N. St. Petersburg 33703.

The little cuteness that is 'Lucky' came into the studio for some sample shots. This is only a glimpse of options that we will be using to capture the essence of your 'fur kid'.

We are offering discounted prices for this special event!
The session fee is $25 and print prices start at $25 for (1) 8x10 or (2) 5x7's, unmounted. The limit is two sheets at one image choice per sheet.

Special 'fur kid' mini session packages:

Popular
3 8x10's, 6 5x7's and 20 blank note cards with envelopes (up to three images)
$229

Ultimate
3 8x10's, 6 5x7's and 20 blank note cards with envelopes (up to three images)
and Our Signature framed storyboard which includes three 5x5 images from the session.
$579

Each mini-session will have their own password protected on-line gallery to view the images of the session. The best 15-20 images will be selected for your viewing. These images will be posted within 24-48 hours after the completion of your session.

Please have your 'fur kids' ready for the session, freshly groomed, a favorite outfit or collar available, etc.

These sessions fill up quickly so call One Lucky Dog at 727-527-5825 to schedule your session now.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me, Tanya, at 727-424-0236. Also, please check out more of our 'fur kid' portraiture at our Tails Collection website.