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On-Location Portraits for Michael Saunders & Company's, Real Estate Agents

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Michael Saunders & Company, an independant, local real estate company that started in 1976, with 26 Branch office in 3 Florida counties, has dedicated agents loyal to Michaels beliefs and vision, from Bradenton to Boca Grande, Florida.  I have enjoyed capturing portraits of some of these agents, with the focus on...

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"Scouting the Best of Local" - Scout Guide Sarasota

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New Guides (see the latest on the national page) have come out in Charlottesville, Aspen, Memphis and Baltimore but we are still enjoying our first volume, Scout Guide Sarasota here in Sarasota!    James and Christine Griffith, established their salon in 1988 and now have 3 locations in Sarasota, Venice and Boca Grande.  Their tag...

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SWD - Yacht&Home Interiors

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The Yachting World... It was exciting for me to be on one and photograph it!  For Susan Winchester Dabney's latest project, “Bespoke,” the yacht owners requested that the boat be open and airy, uncluttered and available to seat as many people as possible. They also desired the boat to have a...

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ARC - Animal Rescue Coalition photo shoot.

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What fun for me to shoot for ARC - Animal Rescue Coalition . I love animals so much and enjoyed these moments with them in their owners homes... Could Boot's paws be any whiter??    This is Gracie! Who is adorable with her unique wiry fur...  Shadow was so good and patient and...

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TSG Sarasota - Scout Guide spreads

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  Shop Local!   The Scout Guide (TSG) is a network of city guides that highlight the best of local in each of the locations they cover. TSG showcases each town’s homegrown and independently owned businesses in a variety of ways: A beautiful print publication, carefully curated city blogs, and regularly...

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Local businesses that have been "Scouted"...

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To have been "Scouted" means you've been invited to be in the local edition of The Scout Guide which is "an inspired network, that cross-promotes independent businesses and entrepreneurs, in print and online". TSG Sarasota is the lateset volume and here are some of the spreads I photographed... Brigid Saah, co-owner of Tile Market Sarasota...

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Launch Party of The Scout Guide Sarasota, Volume 1

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Its finally here! TSG  The Scout Guide Sarasota Volume 1 The launch party was at The Met Sarasota Fashion House and Day Spa on St. Armands Circle.  20,000 books were delivered to the editor Susan Doane, so we had stacks everywhere! Gorgeous flowers were provided by Jim and Arthur of  Tiger Lily Florist, Sarasota Niki...

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Opening Night of "Worlds Within Worlds" Art Photography Exhibit

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Just before my art photogprahy "Worlds within Worlds" opening... Thank you to Susan Hritz of SHS Design for the perfect place to have a show - 40 pieces were hung... It was a wonderful turnout - thank you to all my clients and friends who were there! ...and of course it's always wonderful...

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Worlds Within Worlds Art Photography Exhibit, Towles Court, Sarasota

ANDREA HILLEBRAND PHOTOGRAPHS ON DISPLAY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT ART WALK   Andrea Hillebrand photographs on display for Friday Night Art Walk By Susan Rife , Herald-Tribune /  Wednesday, February 18, 2015    Photographer Andrea Hillebrand will exhibit a collection of window reflections art photography titled "Worlds Within Worlds" at the design studio of Susan Hritz,...

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Worlds Within Worlds Art Photography Showing

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Art Photography Exhibit   I'm excited to be exhibiting my window reflections art photography at the design studio of Susan Hritz, 1833 Morrill Street.  The exhibit, titled Worlds Within Worlds, explores and celebrates the ideas of inspiration and window display design.  Images of display windows from my travels to Paris, Florence,...

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Updates to the website of a Family Dental Practice, that include your family!

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Drs Kesling and Cotera of Osprey Dental, Osprey, Florida www.ospreydental.com have updated their website with new images that include Camille with her little sister Evie.  Eager to share their love for their work with their children, you can see how interested the girls are!    The shoot included portraits of staff members......

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Shooting for The Scout Guide Sarasota has Finally Begun!

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Susan Doane, editor of The Scout Guide, has hired me to be the exclusive photographer for this project.  TSG is a publication that features the best of what a city has to offer. It's fresh and stylized, with a polished layout and elegant graphics.   The concept has been branded as a chic...

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Using Portraits of your Children Make Your Website More Personable...

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For Drs. Kesling and Cotera, of Osprey Dental, who are building their Family Dental Practice, creating portraits of their daughter "helping out" in the office was great fun!  These images were shot for their website www.ospreydental.com and for hanging in their office, which their patients have really enjoyed!   New photographs...

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Business Portraits - Themes, Setting and Visual Aids

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There are two different angels that can be considered when designing a portrait:  an "environmental" approach that involves creating a narrrative to reveal the subjects occupation, or more of a "constructionist" approach that delivers an idea about the person in the portrait.  The differences can be subtle.   In these two portraits,...

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The Psychology of the Colors You Choose to Wear...

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A business portrait of yourself delivers a lot of information quickly because the eye percieves all the aspects of the image all at once, whereas reading about the person often takes longer to process the same information.  The style of clothing is one way to deliver a message about who you...

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Composing a Striking Portrait - The Importance of Concept Creation

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All great portraits involve concept creation - what is the vision?  How will that narrative be conveyed?    Once that is established the styling of the outfit, accessories, hair, make-up and the location have to support the vision, so the pictures make sense to the viewer. My daughter loves this style...

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Portraits of Public Speakers - Conveying a Message in Photographs

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For people who speak publicly, whether it is about finance, team building in the work place or inspired living, it is very important for them to have portraits for their website and press releases that convey their warmth, confidence and expertise.  Public Speakers need to come across looking relaxed in their...

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Capturing Special Moments in our Children's Lives/Children's Photography

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Whether with family pets or treasured teddies, the charm of these kinds of portraits is undeniable!  It's great fun to photograph children as they grow up - I can encourage them to recreate some of their earlier times with me... . What joy the day a new puppy arrives...these portraits will...

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Portraits for Real Estate Agents, On-Location Photo shoots

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  Choosing a location for your business portrait tells an important story about who you are and where your area of expertise lies.  Are you a commercial realtor?  Residential?  And depending on which, what part of town would you like to be associated with?  A more urban downtown feel, or out East...

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The Many Ways to Enjoy Your Pictures / On-line Flip Books

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   For Boudoir photography especially​, creating a "flip book" is a great way to share your images on-line.  Adding lines from favorite poems or quotes, which was done for this shoot, makes the flip book more personalized and allows you to express who you are.  With the help of my graphic artist,...

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