Tampa Newborn Photographer

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  • Closing out 2012

    We at Ashley Yvonne Photography would like to thank all of our loyal Tampa Bay Friends and Families for being with us this year! We’ve had a fantastic, busy and challenging year. We look forward to what 2013 will bring. I, personally am so excited to meet new families we will come across and to see all of the families that have been with us from the beginning. I’ve compiled a few of my favorite children and family portrait photographs from this year along with favorites you have chosen.

    I’m excited and happy to be starting a new year refreshed as your Tampa Bay Family photographer.

    See you all in the New Year!!!

     

  • Photography Discounts

    I recently read a blog from a fellow photographer out of Virginia. (Go Hokies!) It hit hard and the topic is something I’ve been dwelling on for quite some time. After many, many hours of education on business and financial management, this is one of the MAIN topics of discussion:

    Photography Discounts

    It’s so difficult for me to turn people down when they tell me how much they love photography but just can’t afford my pricing. Now, I’ve made sure I’m not the most expensive in the Tampa Bay area for Family photos. In fact, my pricing is competitive for the amount of experience. Its been on my mind a lot if I should be giving so many discounts. I love my clients and I love that you all love photography as much as I do. But the bottom line is, I spend a lot of time away from my husband and other family and friends. It does effect me. I don’t mind working weekends to a certain extent. But it’s unfortunate for my family and I if I have to consider supplemental income because I’m giving things away for free. I can assure you the business costs are no where near free.

    I have tried to reduce my overhead costs by having a studio in my home and making my own props but that’s not even half of costs. With a heavy heart, I have to say No, even when I want to say yes to a discount so you may have “the most amazing family photos” , I just can’t do it. I cannot work for free. As my husband often says in relation to any business ” If an individual has a surplus of money one month, they aren’t going to call you and ask to pay you more, so no one should expect a discount.” I regularly remind myself of this.

    With that said, I view this as an opportunity to remind everyone to save up for those yearly family photos. Just as you save up for a new outfit, a new car, a toy, etc.. I recognize the economy we are in and have adjusted my pricing to reflect that but remember the value of your family photos will never depreciate. You’ll remember these family photos for life but you probably won’t remember that new outfit you purchased last week. Your great grandchildren will see these photos but they won’t see that new outfit

    I do offer limited edition sessions as well as incentives like my Referral Program, which you can find here.

    As always, thank you for trusting me to be your Tampa Bay Family Photographer..till we meet again! Feel free to check out our portfolio of Tampa Bay Family and Children photos here.

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  • Anna Baby Session {Tampa Children Photographer}

    As always, it was a delight to see Baby Anna again. She changes in so many ways from month to month so I will get to see her regularly for new photo sessions.

    As always, thank you for trusting me to be your Tampa Bay Family Photographer..till we meet again! Feel free to check out our portfolio of Tampa Bay Family and Children photos here.

  • 2012 Model Search Winners

  • Studio Sessions Can be Creative!

     

    Here at Ashley Yvonne Photography, we offer studio sessions. These aren’t Sears or Walmart sessions, where you get 25 minutes next to a boring backdrop from the 70’s, no time to calm an upset child or baby and offer 1- 8×10, 2- 5×7 and 8 wallets of one chosen pose for $75. If you’d like to capture you child in a beautiful moment with thoughtfully planned scenes, then the scenario described above doesn’t work for you.

    We have done all the work and purchased beautiful backdrops with a variety of patterns and textures. We can set up a scene with baskets and props and blankets. We can even use some personal items of your own which are always the best because they bring special meaning to your photos. If you child needs a moment to recompose, they have time to do so. We’ve chosen only the best labs to print your photos and create beautiful gallery wraps and canvases. You aren’t confined to one pose for every print. You can print any pose and size, no problem. We have you a special online gallery to view your photos and make your choices. Your family may even receive the password to order their own photos.

    I’ve really grown to love my studio sessions just as much as I love my outdoor sessions. Newborns and little boys and girls seem to flourish the most in this type of setting. Think of the Little Cowboy scenes and the Princess scenes we can create.

    Special care and attention are given to every individual that gives us the time to capture the defining moments of their families life. Photos are meant to last forever and document every stage of ones life. It’s worth more than a tv, sofa or car. Only leave it up to someone who cares about you and your special moments.

    Call us to set up your appointment today. 813.277.6275

     

    www.ashleyyvonnephotography.com

     

  • Baby Anna {Tampa Bay Children Photographer}

    Baby Anna by Ashley Yvonne Photography

     

    Anna’s mother and I met in Tampa to take the photos of her beautiful child on a Sunday morning. As a former world traveller, Carrie told me about how she would have taken back all those years of traveling to have a child sooner. You can tell the love that flows between the two of them. Carrie is so proud to be a momma and so proud to have Anna as her little girl. She’s so excited about these photos saying “any and every photo is acceptable, I love Anna”. 

    Here are a few of the many photos we captured that beautiful morning. Enjoy 

     

    Baby Anna by Ashley Yvonne Photography

    As always, thank you for trusting me to be your Tampa Bay Family Photographer..till we meet again! Feel free to check out our portfolio of Tampa Bay Family and Children photos here.