Kara | Orlando Senior Portrait Session | Class of 2022
Carleigh | Class of 2020 | Orlando Senior Portrait Photographer
What a joy to work with this classy Senior gal! Carleigh is a recent graduate and ready to step out into the world and make her mark. And trust me, she is going to do great things. It was an absolute honor to work with her and capture these images for her family! I cannot wait to see her impact on our world. She is going to move mountains!
XOXO, Tracy
Baby B is One! | Port Orange Child Photographer
Handsome baby B is one! Clearly, being one is so much fun! What a happy baby! I mean, can you even take this cuteness? We decided to incorporate some of the decor for his upcoming bash, which will include (wait for it) … a petting zoo! It’s sure to be an outdoor adventure to remember! He may not remember it as an adult, but he is going to love every moment of interaction with each baby animal on the day of his party (and that is what counts). Joy in the moment, living one day at a time, and soaking up all the goodness that life has to offer. There is a reason to celebrate each and every day. Because, after all, it’s always somebody’s birthday! And that is a good reason to eat some cake!
Check out the adorable cake smash at the end of this post.
XO,
Tracy
Bella’s Wish | Orlando Family Photographer
About a month ago, I was contacted by the Kids Wish Network to grant a wish for a 13 year-old girl who is currently struggling with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Her name is Bella, and you would never know the pain she endures daily, just by meeting her. Her spirit is the sweetest, and she is so kind and loving. She is in pain. Lots of pain, on a daily basis. However, in spite of all her struggles with this yucky part of life, she chooses to find joy in photography. It heals her. It gives her hope and fills her cup.
So, as you can imagine, my answer was, “Yes! I would love to help!” I love photography (we all know that), and the best part of knowing something, is the opportunity to share what you know with others! So, that is exactly what I did.
The next step was to connect with Bella and her Mom, Tanya. We had a chance to chat, and decided to meet at Another Broken Egg Café in Winter Park, FL. Once that plan was in place, I thought to myself, “Maybe I should see if they want to help, too?” And they sure did! Without hesitation, we all pitched in to create a really fun morning for Bella!
From left to right: Tracy, Shelley (GM at Another Broken Egg Café in Winter Park), Bella and Tanya (Bella’s Mother)
After a fun photography class, to infuse some of the basics of photography, Shelley had another surprise for Bella! In the upcoming weeks, Another Broken Egg Café will be hosting a fundraiser for Kids Wish Network to give back and support this awesome organization who coordinated Bella’s granted wish and gifted her with all the camera gear she needed to get started. How cool is that?!?!? I am 100% going to go be a fan of this restaurant, for life! Count me in!
Bella was asked to create a custom pancake, named “Bella’s Cakes” to sell at their Winter Park location for a week. For each and every pancake that is sold, a portion of the proceeds will go back to Kids Wish Network. Stay tuned for the dates, if you are near this area. I can’t wait to try them, honestly. Oh, and if you have an allergy or aversion to Gluten … these are for you, too! Yippee!
Left to right: Shelley (GM at Another Broken Egg Café) and Bella
The last part of our mini photography adventure was a trip to the lake, to capture some images, using what Bella learned that morning. She started photographing textures, colors, some cute little ducks we came across, and much more. It was super fun!
If you ask Bella, she will tell you that her day was “so exciting” and that she loved taking pictures and talking to everyone. The smile on her face makes me so happy! I feel so blessed to have had this incredible opportunity. Bella took some really creative images, and I am excited to stay in touch with her and her family. Click here, if you feel led to help Bella and her family with their ongoing expenses, as they continue to keep her comfortable and on the path of healing.
♥ Tracy
Trey | Class of 2018 | Orlando Senior Portrait Photographer
Photographing senior guys is truly and honor. They don’t always welcome an hour of 100% focused attention as an ideal way to spend part of their afternoon, however, I have yet to meet an up and coming college freshman who wasn’t respectful and truly a gentleman. Trey was no exception. He was easy-going and didn’t complain, even when his session was captured on a rare {super-chilly} florida day! I mean, anything below 60 degrees can be chilly here, right? For a true Floridian, I can assure you it is.
This handsome young man is headed off to college this Fall, and I am so happy to have had the opportunity to capture these last images of his young adulthood. I have no doubt he will do great things, in the near future! Congratulations, Trey!
♥ Tracy
Let’s get Snap Happy! {Orlando | Ormond Beach Portrait Photographer}
We are ready to host our next photography workshop! Space is limited to 10 guests and is scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. We are so excited to partner with the Paper Goat Post for this event! Reservations are $150 per person, and are non-refundable. Each guest will take home a bag full of goodies to enjoy, along with a sweet certificate to use in the future!
After the workshop, you are invited to peruse the adorable Paper Goat Post, located on Orange Avenue, in the heart of Ivanhoe Village! It is absolutely precious, and we couldn’t select a more perfect location for this special occasion.
We can’t wait to work with you and answer all of your questions!
♥ Tracy
Kealani | Class of 2017 | Orlando Senior Portrait Photographer
High School was one of my favorite seasons in life. So much to look forward to, and so many opportunities ahead! I absolutely love to chat with my up and coming Senior clients who fill me in on all of their aspirations and dreams, including their college preferences, etc. Kealani shared with me her latest adventures in dancing, which is her love. She is hoping to study Orthopedics in college, after her last summer (her absolute favorite season) before college. She described her personality to me as bright, energetic, sassy and fun! She was on point! Her bubbly personality added so much joy to the session. And our time flew by…
♥ Tracy
Bailey | Senior 2017 | Orlando High School Portrait Photographer
Bailey loves her Jeep {clearly}! And the “Jeep Wave” is a given, right? What a fun gal! We had quite the adventure together, during her very organic session {my favorite kind}. The kind of session where only a percentage of the plan has been made, and the rest is just a “go with the flow” kind of mindset. We had ideas, and a general vicinity that we wanted explore, but the rest of the plan included a bit of creativity, accessories and roads off the beaten path {with approval from the property owner, of course}.
Take a peek at a few of my favorite images from her session!
♥ Tracy
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Lamb Family | Central Florida Portrait Photographer
Say “hello” to the Lamb Family! Such a fun bunch! This talented group invited me to meet them at the local Spring to photograph their family. Sometimes the best location is one that is intentionally meaningful, and reflective of the memories you have made as a family throughout the years. In their case, this particular Spring was that place. This fabulous couple just celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary, and were blessed with three amazing children. I enjoyed chatting with all of them throughout the session! We lucked out with a crispy cool morning and no humidity! Whoo Hoo!
As we count down the days to Summer … enjoy this sweet little Spring session!
♥ Tracy
www.tracyhougham.com | © Tracy Hougham Photography 2016
