120 Year Celebration of the Children's Home | TPepin Hospitality Centre | Tampa, FL | Tampa Event Photography

The Children's home and NACE – the National Association of Catering Executives, joined together to host the celebration of 120 years of serving children and families in the Tampa Bay area and to honor Mr. Richard Gonzmart, with the 2012 Helen Ayala Davis award, for his tireless efforts to improve the lives of children and families in our community. Also recognized were some iconic Tampa families, including the Lowry, Macfarlane, Conn, Davis and Lykes families, who helped founded The Children’s Home.

  ~ A big thanks to all the amazing vendors and their hard work ~ 

Amici’s Catered Cuisine – The Salad for Lunch 

Breezin’ Entertainment – All of the entertainment this afternoon, including the singers and Circus Themed entertainers. 

Café Ala Carte – Coffee and Beverage Service 

Catering by the Family – The assorted Breads for Lunch 

Chantilly Cakes – The yummy assortment of Desserts for lunch 

Cheers! Events – Circus Themed Props for Décor Chic Sweets – Candy Centerpieces, Table Numbers 

ConceptBait – All of the fabulous draping that you see here to create the “Under the Big Top” feel! Connie Duglin Linens - Linens 

Delectables Fine Catering – The delicious side of vegetables served with lunch 

Jose Ortiz Films – CHI Video 

Limelight Photography – Event Photography 

LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN – Event Planning and Event Design 

MMD Events – The fun and whimsical centerpieces, lighting, lounge furniture and the awesome Elephant that greeted you on the way in! 

Olympia Catering – The delicious Popcorn that greeted you at the door. 

Paper Presence – Invitations, Stationery Design 

Puff ‘n Stuff Catering – The delicious Main Entrée and all of the service staff today. 

The Cake Zone – Birthday Cake 

The Gelato Carte – Gelato/Dessert 

TPepin’s Hospitality Centre – for the use of this amazing venue, the AV system and their wonderful hospitality in making this event possible! 

uDream Events – Beverage and Bar Service

Ashley and Noah Step into the Limelight | Downtown Baldwin Park | Orlando, FL Engagement Photography

It was so fun to work with Ashley and Noah and their sweet dog Sadie in downtown Baldwin Park in Orlando, FL!   It was even more fun for me as I lived in Baldwin Park for a year and always wanted to shoot an engagement session there!  After a few rainouts we were finally graced with the most wonderful evening.  The neighborhood is a beautiful place and I was thrilled when they chose that location as Noah lives there as well.  This couple could not be nicer as they made me feel like I was working with friends even though we had just met!  I loved the personal touches they included such as their Iron Mate and Limitless T-Shirts they wore in the beginning of our session.  Noah just completed the Haines City Ironman competition just the day before our session alongside Lance Armstrong so I loved the incorporation of his Livestrong bracelet.  I can't wait to work with this couple again in November for their wedding day at the Sirata Resort!  =)



 

Jessie and Roman Step into the Limelight | St. Petersberg Country Club | St. Petersberg Wedding Photography

At the reception of Jessie and Roman, Jessie's dad gave a speech where he mentioned his dream for Jessie was to grow up and meet a nice boy from St Petersberg. Jessie in fact met Roman and he was from St. Petersberg, St Petersberg Russia that is. This sweet couple met and fell in love while attending The University of Tampa together. They were married at First Presbyterian Church in downtown St Petersberg and the reception followed at St Petersberg Country Club. Best wishes to this beautiful couple.