Vanity Studios

S is for Sweet...and Skylar!

2011-05-05T21:56:00.000-07:00

Oh, sweet baby Skylar. She was such a precious little newborn and I absolutely LOVED being able to capture these sweet moments. About 5 minutes into the shoot she even smiled for me (picture 2). Priceless!! I first photographed her in her Mommy's belly a few months ago and was thrilled to get to meet her outside the womb. What a sweetheart! :)

I would also like to give a shout out to the extremely talented and creative Courtney who made the pink & blue headband and diaper cover, as well as the pink earflap beanie seen. you can visit her etsy.com store to pick up some adorable items. Tell her Jeni sent you!
www.etsy.com/shop/DaddyMackHats

"A Lakeside Celebration..."

2011-04-04T22:20:00.000-07:00

I traveled WAY down south to Immokalee for this waterfront wedding. I was a little surprised to see how youthful my bride & groom were (since I hadn't met them before showing up to photograph the wedding). However, once I spent some time with them, it was obvious that the love they had for each other was apparent, real & mature. Congrats to Amy & Spencer!

World's Newest Steeler's Fan!

2011-03-31T15:18:00.000-07:00

Sweet Baby Levi! His Dad has already dubbed him as the World's Newest Steeler's Fan, so he doesn't stand a chance! (Go Bucs!) :) hehe Baby Levi had very sensitive eyes so did not want to open his eyes for photos. However, his pictures are ADORABLE and I will have many more opportunities to photograph him as he grows up! Congrats Marcus & Savannah...hes a keeper! xoxo

Her·pe·to·pho·bia, noun: Fear of Lizards

2011-03-10T19:41:00.000-08:00

The title of this post is a joke because the groom to be has a fear of lizards which I thought was hilarious...especially since it seemed every tree I had him up against had a lizard right next to his head! So funny! Congrats to Emily & Tony whose wedding I will be photographing in June! :) Enjoy your engagement pics!

"Daddy's Little Girl..."

2011-02-23T20:27:00.000-08:00

I must say that this Daddy-to-be was thee most excited I have ever photographed. He was so pumped and eager to do anything for his 2 girls in order to make sure the photoshoot went well (even with a hangover) :) The love that he had for his unborn little baby girl just oozed out of him and I have to say it was quite refreshing to see! I can't wait to photograph baby Skylar! Congrats!

"The Racoon Ate It!!"

2011-02-14T23:16:00.000-08:00

If you know me on a personal level, then you know what the title of this post means! LOL Back when my oldest daughter Madi was 3, she cut her own hair! I could've killed her! Anyway, she made up this huge story...LIE...about how she did not cut it and how a racoon broke into the house and ate the hair off! haha Well, she was begging me for a hair cut for months and I decided I had better take her to my hair lady before that racoon made a reappearance! She is adorable and we had to do a photoshoot to capture her new...very mature...look. Need a Great Hair Dresser?? Contact Shawney at POSH Salon in Palmetto! She is awesome.
PS....And Thank You Madi for ALWAYS making your Mommy laugh. I love you! xoxo

"Through the Years..."

2011-02-14T23:05:00.000-08:00

Wow! I can hardly beleive Little Miss Hallie Brooke is ONE! I photographed Zach & Jillien's wedding WAYYYY back in 2007! It was only the 2nd wedding I had ever done and Jillien hired me based on the job I did with their engagement photos...and NO previous wedding work. Big gamble! :) But apparently I did her well because I have been doing their family photos for the past 4 years now! It has been a pleasure building a friendship and business relatonship with this family. Jillien has an AWESOME handmade item boutique that I have posted about a few times. Check her stuff out on Facebook by searching "Jack & Jill Craft Mill." Her items are also featured on her little beauty in the photos below :)

"Oh bother...A Blustery Day!"

2011-02-14T22:55:00.000-08:00

Jessi was only in town for a few days and so we had to shoot in the FREEZING weather, with mild tornado winds! We hid under an empty vacation house to seek warmth while we waited for sunset and may have sent Jessi home with frostbite! However, through all the trials, we were able to capture some fabulous family memories for this family! :)

"A Winter Day at the Beach..."

2011-02-14T22:30:00.000-08:00

I photographed Shannon & Jimmy's wedding a few years ago and was called in to shoot family pictures of themselves and their extended family! Their adorable little neice was the star of the show... what a cutie pie! She made my job very easy!

"Beautiful Blended Family...."

2011-02-14T20:28:00.000-08:00

I met Vina through my husband's business and she hired me to photograph her "blended" family of her 2 gorgeous teenage daughters and then her boyfriend and his adorable little son. They also invited their cute puppy around to make for a PICTURE PERFECT blended family! :)

"Wanted: Terrible Towel!"

2011-02-14T20:15:00.000-08:00

So one of my best friend's Marcus and his girlfriend are about to welcome a baby boy, Levi Robert, into the world. I can not wait to be "Aunt Jeni" to this little one. We took some time out from the baby shower I hepled throw for them, to snap a few pictures for them to always remember this special time in their lives....Congrats! Can't wait to meet him!

"It Takes 2 Babaaay...."

2010-12-06T18:05:00.000-08:00

The title of the blog reflects the number of times we had to complete this shoot. We began with a nice family shoot on the beach on a cold Florida-winter day. Their daughter, Olivia, (who I have photographed since she was in the womb) decided to run straight into the freezing gulf and fell head first, full body, into the water! It was freezing and she had to be rushed to the car to dry off and warm up! :) We got a couple shots before that happened but I met with Lora & Al a few days later to finish up and get some family shots! :) Good memory though.....

Love those Bispham Weddings!

2010-10-26T20:16:00.000-07:00

This is my 3rd Bispham family wedding and was a blast as usual! Live band, trolley ride to reception and dance floors packed like no other! Only one more sister to go and I will have photographed all the Bispham Daughter Weddings. They have a brother too, but when I asked about him getting married, they all said "Yea, like that will ever happen!" LOL

Hammock Test Pilot....

2010-10-26T20:10:00.000-07:00

Oh so sweet little Liem! I met up with his family just days before my wedding so am just now finishing up the photos and getting them posted! I had just got a new little hammock for newborn photos and was anxious to test it out on the little guy. After some playing around with it, we got a great shot of him relaxing inside. He looked so comfy!! He was such a doll and there were so many cute pictures I could barely decide on my favorites! Enjoy M Family.

Polish Princesses....

2010-10-26T20:05:00.000-07:00

These are photos from my new sister-in-law's wedding this year. There were 2 weddings for the Scheid family this year and I not only gained 3 new sisters, but also a brother in law..who spends a lot of time in Poland and married a Polish Princess so can relate to my Polish ways! :) Congrats and I am so glad to be a part of the family!

"Belated Birthday Boy!"

2010-09-10T06:37:00.001-07:00

In an attempt to clean up my computer and actually put some photoshoots on CDs, I came across my little man Micah's First Birthday Shoot and realized I was slackin and never put him on my blog! Anyway, Micah is just a couple months older than Kinsley and his mother and I have set up an arranged marraige between him and Kinsley! :) I mean, how cute does it sound: "Micah & Makinsley!" Perfect! :) Happy Bday Micah!!

"A Midsummer Night's Dream..."

2010-09-10T06:23:00.000-07:00

Geez... I can't beleive its fall ALREADY! Where does the go? Well, back in July, I photographed the gorgeous wedding of Austin & Brandon at the Crowsley Estate. Everything looked amazing that day and besides a little afternoon sprinkle before the festivities began, it was a perfect evening with a perfect sunset to end the night. Austin's Mom worked long and hard on this wedding...I know, because I work with her at my second job I had to get because of my won fast approaching wedding. We would talk EVERYDAY about planning and what was going right and WRONG with everything! Very stressful...but a lot of fun. Well, One day...one to go! :)

"Girl Power!"

2010-09-10T05:51:00.000-07:00

Just like my last shoot...the D family had 2 little girls and OH...how I L-O-V-E little girls. They are just the cutest little things with the perfect little noses and tiny little feet! I miss having a tiny little baby girl around the house :( Anyway, sorry...I needed a moment! This family was super cooperative and very fun to shoot and was referred to me by a very good client of mine who I have been shooting for years now. Thanks so much D family and I will see you again toward the holiday season! Enjoy!

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...

2010-09-09T23:53:00.001-07:00

Similar to my own life...I visited the Simmonds Family to photograph their two beautiful little girls! The oldest daughter is 4 like my own and their sweet little newborn reminded me of how fast time goes by. I kept thinking of how fast it would be until the curled up little one week old would be running around the house. She definitely had her grandparents wrapped around her tiny fingers already! Enjoy the photos and enjoy your beautiful little girls!

3rd Times a Charm....

2010-08-13T10:46:00.000-07:00

So I am becoming quite familiar with the Bispham Girls. Stacey is the 3rd Bispham daughter I have done an engagement session and wedding for. Her wedding is a couple weeks after my own this year so we will both be October 2010 brides! Congrats to Mark & Stacey and I can not wait for your wedding because the Bispham weddings are easily some of the most fun I have done!

My Beautiful Little Girl....

2010-08-13T10:26:00.001-07:00

I have two young daughters (4 and 1). This is a shoot I did with my 4 year old while the 1 year old napped. Madi is a fiesty, full of personality, super star in the making! She thinks she is Hannah Montana (Seriously!) and dances around singing her songs all day. In fact, as I post this... she is wearing cowgirl boots and playing a toy guitar in front of the TV. So cute! Anyway, she wanted me to do a "big girl" shoot with her where she could wear makeup and she directed the majority of this shoot. She kept telling me "No...I gotta do this...and now with my eyes closed.. etc. etc." Hilarious! I could barely choose which ones to post cause they were all so good!

Jack & Jill Craft Mill (Bows & Accessories)

2010-07-18T19:52:00.000-07:00

My good friend & client and very talented designer, Jillien, has been inspired by her beautiful litte girl to start an accessory business. She makes everything from bows, flower clips, headbands, flip flops and MORE! Check out her store to get some great deals on one of a kind merchandise! I just ordered an adorable, personalized bow keeper which (if you have a daughter, or 2 like me), is a NECESSITY!! I lose bows all the time so definitely needed one of these and when I came across hers, I knew I had to have one! Enjoy! :)
Email: dingmommy@yahoo.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121260237893675&v=photos#!/profile.php?id=100001042945100&v=wall&ref=ts

Etsy Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DingMommy

Sealed with a Kiss....and Some Fireworks!

2010-07-18T19:44:00.000-07:00

Jessica & Kyle were married on July 3rd in a festive Red, White & Blue themed wedding. There were fireworks and sparklers to wrap up their beautiful evening. This was the first wedding I have photographed with a bride in a short dress and I must say, in the Florida summer heat, this was a great idea and perfectly executed. The bride was gorgeous and her short, sexy dress look amazing paired with the bright blue bridesmaid gowns. This wedding party was awesome too. Very fun to work with and extremely cooperative in my efforts...even the bride wanted to jump in my infamous "1-2-3-Jump!" Photo! :)

Who said "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend?!"

2010-06-28T22:09:00.000-07:00

Now that the Cooper wedding has come and gone, I can finally post some of the photos from Sara's bridal session. This bride was a testiment to a dog being "Man...or Woman's Best Friend." She brought along her adorable little Pugg, named Tugg, to do the pictures in his little tuxedo and then had the large portrait framed for display at her reception so he could be a part! How cute is that?!

The Lancome Bride

2010-06-28T21:52:00.000-07:00

Sara is a gorgeous bride whose wedding I photographed last month in Lakeland. She works at Lancome and that was clear by the piles and piles of makeup that covered her bridal suite. Obviously, as a professional, she did her own makeup and she was stunning! Every element of this wedding was gorgeous and a blast to be a part of! Now...if I could only figure out how to photograph my own wedding, I'd be set! :)

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!

2010-06-10T18:49:00.001-07:00

"Let the Good Times Roll" was the theme of my best friend's little sister's wedding! And boy, did they roll! :) While the bride was a little under the weather, fun was had by all attending and this Mardi Gras themed event was done so well, I really felt like I was in New Orleans! Congrats to Matt & Katie!! I have known Katie since she was like 10 years old and we were kicking her out of our slumber parties cause she was "cramping our style!" LOL She sure has grown up! :)

B is for B-O-Y!! (Finally)

2010-06-10T18:38:00.000-07:00

I have been really slacking on the blogging lately and I do apologize. This wedding planning stuff is honestly the most time consuming, stressful, yet invigorating experience I have ever gone through! I find myself struggling to find the time to even finish editing pictures, so uploading them and blogging is LAST on my list! However, I couldn't resist posting some pictures of Baby Beckett! He has been a long time coming and 'Baby B #3' already has soooo many people who are in love with him! Poor little Beckett has entered a World of Woman...but they are great women so he will be more than fine! :) Congrats Shawney & Josh....he is as perfect as the rest of your family!

"Its Easy as ABG...123..Baby You and Me!"

2010-05-19T21:17:00.000-07:00

It has been a crazy few months! I have had wedding pretty much every weekend and then my oldest daughter turned 4 years old. It is amazing how time flies. Seems like just yesterday I was pregnant with her! Anyway, I am really behind scheduled because of all these weddings and have several posts to put up. My fiance' is going out of town this weekend so I am going to have to cut the posting short and spend some time with him and then will finish up this weekend in between the taking care of my kids time :) First post is for Austin & Brandon. Photos from their engagement session at Desoto Park....I will be photographing their wedding in July and can not wait for the "Boating Community" Celebration! :) (I Love Austin's Mom, Barb!) Enjoy!!

All This With a Broken Toe!

2010-04-25T22:37:00.000-07:00

I am dropping in to post some photos from Tiffany & Tyson's wedding (the wedding where I broke my toe). :) We finished shooting their portrats after the ceremony just seconds before it began to downpour. Thank goodness the rain storm left 5 minutes later, in true Florida fashion! Enjoy the pics. You guys are both beautiful and I must say the Bispham weddings are always a blast!!

So Cute...I'll take 2 of 'em!

2010-04-21T22:53:00.000-07:00

It is SUPER late and tomorrow is my birthday! I am going to be 26. Wow, how time truly flies by! It seems like just yesterday I was turning 21. Anyway, I am dropping by late to post some pictures from Lucas' newborn shoot. What an adorable little man! I have been photographing his family for a couple of years now and can't wait to see what the future has in store for them. Enjoy Lora & Al! :)

"Diva Made!"

2010-04-20T21:49:00.000-07:00

Froget "Diva in the Making"...Little Miss Hallie is 3 months old and already a Diva! Just like her Mama! I love both of them! Some photos below of Hallie's shoot, which extended over a couple of days (One day with Daddy there, and one day without). We all know how Daddy's love photoshoots, especially when we have to work a little extra hard to get the perfect shot! :) Anyway, enjoy the photos. We have been following Hallie's growth with this blog and can not wait to post many more of this beautiful little girl!

Wedding Photography Casulty...

2010-04-20T21:14:00.000-07:00

The post I'm doing tonight is a little cryptic and not for the those with weak stomachs :) I am posting the following photos for 2 reasons. 1) I wanted all my future clients to see just how committed I am to capturing "the shot" and "toughing it out!" and 2) I know the wedding client that I was photographing when this incident occurred will be shocked because they will have never expected my foot to be this bad! :)

Anyway, Tiffany & Tyson, I want you to get a little chuckle out of this because I am fine, but just thought I would share this with you! LOL I was photographing Tiffany putting her dress on and the stool I was standing on collapsed! My foot was crushed and ended up being broken, but I photographed the rest of their wedding without a problem! :) Thank you guys for letting me be a part of your big day and for the AWESOME story! :) haha

OMG...

2010-04-08T18:26:00.000-07:00

I honestly just had to post this photo because I couldn't resist. I have just began editing the film from Lucas' newborn shoot, but this photo just simly melts my heart.... :) (and makes me really want to have another baby in hopes of having a little boy) hehe

Did someone say "South Park?"

2010-04-07T21:57:00.000-07:00

Checking in late tonight to post a teaser for newlyweds Sarah & Travis aka "The Soth-Park Wedding." :) I have known Sarah since high school and I beleive she was voted "Most Beautiful" her senior year. Nothing about her has changed, she is still sweet and beautiful and made an elegant, classy bride! Enjoy the photos. More to come!

Bella = Beautiful

2010-04-02T22:32:00.000-07:00

Isabella was so adorable. She reminded me of my little Kinsley with her chubby cheeks and legs and big brown eyes. I don't know why, by the first photo just touches my heart and I think it is absolutely adorable and classic! Capturing the true essence of what being a toddler is all about! Enjoy the photos Melissa & Family! I am glad we were able to photograph at your family home before you guys moved. These memories will last a lifetime...

Keepin' it in the Family....

2010-03-22T20:03:00.000-07:00

I had photographed Tiffany's sister's wedding almost 2 years ago and when she contacted me about doing her wedding, I was very pleased that I had done a good enough job to have their family call me back again! Below are some photos from Tiffany & Tyson's engagement shoot and I am very excited for the wedding in April! Enjoy!

"Thats Amore..."

2010-03-17T20:51:00.000-07:00

Below are some photos from two of my good friends' wedding. I was not their actual photographer because I told them I would prefer to just attend and be able to relax since my own fiance was a groomsmen and my daughter a flower girl. :) However, I couldn't resist capturing some of the moments of their big day! Love you both!

After every good rain, a rainbow will appear...

2010-03-14T22:34:00.000-07:00

Well, in Lakeland: When it rains...it pours! And pour it did! Jessica & Joel's outdoor ceremony had to have a last minute location change due to the 2 days of downpour in the area. However, the last minute changes did not stress out the bride and she remained relaxed and calm. Everything went smooth and ran beautifully! Congrats J&J on your big day! Enjoy your teaser!

I Love a Good Love Story...

2010-02-14T15:16:00.000-08:00

Matt is the God-Father of my oldest daughter, Madi and she will also be the flower girl in his upcoming wedding! Thats 2 weddings she gets to be in this year! :) Matt and Colette are adorable and you can tell by their engagement photos, they are a true love story! I can not wait to celebrate your big day with you in a few weeks!

Baby Blues...

2010-02-01T21:34:00.000-08:00

When my good friend, Kat, got pregnant while I was carrying my 2nd daughter, we made plans for them to grow up and be best friends before they were even born! With their names being Makaylie and Makinsley and them both being absolutely adorable, how could they not be right!

My Bride was the Best! :)

2010-02-01T21:26:00.000-08:00

I traveled to Lakeland to take these beautiful portraits of Jessica in her bridal gown. She will become Mrs. Hicks on February 27th and I will be there to capture all the beautiful memories of that night as well! Congrats!

2010-01-11T20:24:00.000-08:00

Some photos from the Thompson's Family Photo Shoot with their newest addition, Kaylie. It had been like 70 degrees all winter and then we do the shoot, outdoors, in like 40 degrees! Poor little baby! However, we worked around the chilly wind and red noses to get some adorable shots of the family! Next week I will do Kaylie's indoor shoot to get some portraits of her on her own!

"Victorian Baby"

2009-12-21T21:26:00.000-08:00

Dropping by to post some photos from Hallie's Newborn shoot! I have had the privilege of photographing Zach & Jillien from their engagement, their wedding, maternity pics and now the first photos of their beautiful baby girl! She is gorgeous, just like her Mom & Dad! Congrats!

"Its A Small World After All..."

2009-11-30T11:59:00.000-08:00

Dropping in to post some photos from Savannah and Ryan's Christmas shoot at the beautiful Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (love that place!). Ryan was very clear that she DID NOT want her photo taken and put up quite a fight, but after singing her "Disney World Song" and trying to distract her, we got some adorable pictures of her smiling up a storm! Enjoy Savannah...they are beautiful!

All Belly...

2009-11-17T10:54:00.000-08:00

Just stopping by to post a few photos from Jillien's Maternity Mini Shoot! Because of the insane sand fleas and heat, we shot these pictures in about 10 minutes! Jillien just wanted some photos for her Baby Shower Invitations and we will do the rest of the shoot closer to her due date.

"Special Delivery!"

2009-11-15T21:47:00.000-08:00

Since I didn't have a blog at the time I took these photos, I wanted to add them to the blog since this little angel is one of my best friend's little Princess. Kaylie was born in September and I went to the hospital immediately following the birth to capture these precious moments! What a little doll...she was the tinniest and skinniest little pumpkin I had ever seen! Congrats Kat & Jason!

Little Miss Personality:

2009-11-15T21:01:00.000-08:00

My, Oh My....how Miss Sadie has grown up. I first met Sadie and her family 2 years ago when I photographed Sadie's First Birthday Pictures! I have been fortunate enough to shoot her 2nd and now 3rd birthday photos as well. It is different when you see your own children every day....you don't really notice the growth and progression, but when you go an entire year between seeing a child, it is amazing the differences you notice in how they have grown! Sadie is an absolute doll and reminds me of my own 3 year old: full of life and personality! Enjoy Sadie and Family...and I will see you next year for Round 4!

"This is a Private Path!"

2009-11-15T20:52:00.000-08:00

Sarah and Travis are both self-proclaimed "boat people," so when we were considering places to do their engagement shoot, the beach seemed the most appropriate. I will be photographing their wedding in March and this warm up shoot was a lot of fun. They were both laughing and playing the entire time and Travis was such a trooper when I was making him climb on rocks and wade in the water. Enjoy!

A Napa Affair:

2009-11-15T20:40:00.000-08:00

I traveled to the Daytona area to photograph Chelsea and Eric's "Vino-Themed" Wedding. From the cork place card holders to the wine bottle center pieces, the entire event was beautiful with the gorgeous dark purples and the bride's cinderella wedding gown. Chelsea and Eric also did a choreographed first dance, which was absolutely beautiful and impressive! Enjoy your teaser and I wish you both a lot of love and happiness.