Back to work.. More Smiles in 2007

Had a GREAT Time you guys... It was loads of FUN!!!

Well it is time to get busy once again. I enjoyed a few days off over the holidays.. Now it is time to plan for the new year. Margie @ Smiles Forever Photography is looking forward to a busy year.. Many GREAT locations for Family portraits are available... Sunken Gardens, Gulf Beaches, Botanical Gardens, Sunken Gardens, your home or location of choice!!!

I was lucky enough to have a Portrait session with a friend of mine from work - her son is in the military and was home for Christmas - it was a prefect time to get the family together!!!

Thank you for protecting us by serving!!!

Happy Holidays from Margie

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Are you still seeking that perfect gift for a family member or a freind?? Give the gift that will keep on giving... Smiles Forever Photography is offering a special Holiday Gift Certificate...

$100.00 Gift Certificate - includes your sitting fee (one hour), 1 8x10 Enlargement, and your own personal proofing gallery online for 30 days.. Don't miss out on this limited time offer.

Payments can be accepted thru Pay Pal.. E-Mail Margie:

margie-sfp@tampabay.rr.com

to get your Certificate. I look forward to hearing from you soon..

To Celebrate Samuel

This post is in Memory of Samuel - he is the son of a very good friend of mine....

Our good Lord called this little angel to be with him one year ago tomorrow!! I just wanted to post as a reminder to my Family and Friends - never take the blessings you have for granted - enjoy every minute of your time on this good earth!!

Tell those you love that your love them - never wait to do it.

May our thoughts and prayers be with the Dunn family today which would of been Samuel's Birthday and tomorrow the day he became OUR angel.. Your family loves and misses you!!

God Bless!!

Home Sweet Home

Margie at Smiles Forever Photography has been on vacation over the Thanksgiving Holiday... I am hoping that everyone had a GREAT time Celebrating with your family and Friends!!!

It is time to get busy for the last minute Holiday PUSH - will be doing Family portraits on Saturday in the morning at Upham Beach, FL and in the afternoon in Tarpon Springs, FL

I will be processing your orders, to assure you a Christmas delivery!! All orders must be placed by December 8th at the very latest!! So don't DELAY!!

While on vacation, I had time to create a slide show - showcasing some of my Photography from 2006 - please take a few minutes to see what has been going on at SFP - I would like to thank my customers for this past year - I look forward to meeting new clients as well as work with you again in the near future!!

Click here to watch Slide Show: http://www.smilesforeverphotography.com/SFP/SFP.html

Smiles on the Road...

I am in North Carolina visiting my GOOD friends for Thanksgiving.. As we have done every year since their sons were born - I took the photo for the annual Christmas Card. The guys are sure growing up!!! The oldest had his first photo taken by "Aunt Margie" when he was 4 minutes old.. He is now 15 and driving is OLD Lady Aunt around..

Time just flys by... Here are a couple of the photos from our Portrait session.

Many Blessings.. Happy Thanksgiving!

I am in North Carolina on Vacation, visiting my good friends for Thanksgiving.
Having a great time, it is a break from the Warm Florida weather... Bit Chilly!!

I hope that you all had a GREAT Thanksgiving - enjoyed time with your Family and Friends..

Weekend Re-Charge

Had a nice weekend away in Orlando... I had the honor of meeting some of my Fellow Photographers who hang out on the BEST photography Forum on the Net!!!

We had lots of girl talk and photography chatter!!!


This will be a busy week at Smiles Forever Photography.. I will be shooting family portraits on Upham Beach, St Petersburg - FL as well as a location shoot in a Customers home of their beautiful new baby girl.

Not too late to get your booking done for the Holidays!!!

Hope to meet you soon - Margie

Margie just having FUN!!

Well I was updating my photo for my profie and decided to PLAY.. What does Margie at Smiles Forever Photography do when she has no-one else to take photos of?? Well she just jumps in front of the camera!!! Having some FUN at SFP!! Would you like to have fun too?? Call for your Location portrait session TODAY!!! Look forward to working with you soon!!

First TeamStaff Photo Shoot

A special offer was given to my co-workers, I wanted to share my photography with them... With the holidays quickly approaching - what better gift than enlargements that will last a lifetime!! Today I was so very lucky to have a portrait session with my friend and her BEAUTIFUL daughter!! Thank you so much for your business...

Here are a couple of photos from today's session at the Botanical Garden - Clearwater, Florida

Family Is... LOVE!!

This past weekend, we celebrated with My Aunt her 80th Birthday Party... We had 35+ friends and family for a catered celebration!! My cousins decorated the room beautifully - there were 80 long stemmed pink roses. Not only did it look beautiful, but smelled wonderful!!

I am so VERY LUCKY to have such a loving family... Happy Birthday Aunt Jeanne!!

New Offerings at Smiles Forever Photo

I have been given the opportunity to shoot Home photographs for a Tampa Bay realtor. I will be providing pictures for the Clients MLS listings as well a slideshow that can be used to showcase a home at the Open Houses. Along with Family Gatherings, Portraits and Special Occasion Photographs, Margie at Smiles Forever Photography is expanding services once again!!

I look forward to working with you in the NEAR Future!

Fall Festival - OSL Church - St Petersburg, FL

Had a wonderful opportunity to take photographs of the Student and their families at Our Savior Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg Florida. To support our School, Smiles Forever Photography donated 1 5x7 to each of the students that participated in the Photo Session. The kids had a blast posing for the camera - as well as playing all the Carnival type games!!

** Special thank you to Barbara for the Fantastic Backdrop for my Photos!! Margie

More from New Mexico!!

Here are a few more photo's from my visit to New Mexico and a GREAT time with my Family!

Vacation is just about over for Margie at Smiles Forever Photography.... Oct thru Nov will be Employee appreciation Month for TeamStaff Rx employees... You will receive a FREE 8x10 and an discounted sitting fee. I will be back in the Tampa Bay Area on Thursday, October 12th!!

Balloon Fiesta - Albuquerque, NM

WOW,

What a fantastic day at the Balloon Fiesta... The day started at 4:30 am - it was a bit rainy.. BUT, we got lucky and it cleared enough that they were able to launch MANY balloons.. Here are two of my Favorites - Plus a link to my Slide Show - ENJOY!!

http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2684568&alb=0

Time Away.. New Mexico!!

Kids were practicing for Halloween... Too much FUN!!!

Im having a Great time visiting with my Family in New Mexico... Today we had a relaxing day just hanging out and not doing much of anything. The Balloon Festival is to open tomorrow, looking forward to getting some good photographs... This shot below was taken out my Aunts back door. Love the mountains!!! We are going exploring in the morning for some leaves changing!!!

Little down time/wedding proofing...

I have been proofing Wedding photos over the past few days... Happy to say that the links have been delivered to the Bride and Groom. Here is the link to their mini slide show - this is the type of show that is created by Margie @ Smiles Forever Photography - and this is burned to DVD creating lifetime memories!! Feel free to take a look:

OK not sure how that happened.. BUT - if you click on the photo below - it will take you to the WEDDING SLIDE Show... THANKS!!!

Was able to capture a little bit of Nature!!

Introducing the Happy Couple...

Well I am back home and have LOTS & LOTS of wedding photo's to edit!!

The wedding was just beautiful.. Normal wedding detours, but everyone went with the flow. And we were able to get all the photo's taken!! They do say it is good luck if you have rain on your wedding day... Soooooooooo Nicole & Brian will have lots of LUCK!! HA HA

I was so happy that they choose me to be their photographer - it was a very special day for me, when you are friends with the bride and groom - what better give to share with them...

Much Love, Health and Happiness!!!

Wedding in Rochester, NY

Smiles Forever Photography is taking the business on the Road. I will be leaving tonight to go to Rochester, NY to shoot the wedding of my Good Friends.. Nicole and Brian - I am very excited that they picked me to share their special day!! They will be having a Church wedding and then some time to shoot portraits in Letchworth park, there are many Fantastic locations to take photographs: http://www.perrychamber.com/letchworth-park.php then a Reception to follow!! Will be lots of photos taken of their SPECIAL DAY!!

I will be sure to post some of the photo's from my weekend up north!!

Have a GREAT Weekend!! Margie - Smiles Forever Photo

Added Traffic - WELCOME!

Hello to all that are making their way to my BLOG for the first time!! THANK YOU for taking the time to visit!! I already had several conversations regarding scheduling your family portraits!!I look forward to working with you all and getting to know you better!!! Remember to bookmark this site, so that you can visit often - I will be posting upcoming specials and events happening at Smiles Forever Photography!!

Also, check out my website: http://www.smilesforeverphotography.com


And for those of you in the Tampa Bay Area - just a little flash back to the GOOD old days!!
Seems our Pewter Pirates have found their way back to the ORANGE days!!!

Good Luck to my Cousin!!

Just wanted to say GOOD luck to Paul as he is off an an adventure. Going to teach in China - They will be lucky to have him. Please stay safe, stay well and stay who you are!! Love ya! Cuz

http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2670944&alb=0

Above is the link to our Family Gathering to Wish him well!!!

Design in Process!

I am in the process of designing a new Thank you Note that will be included with all delivered Photo Orders...

Saying THANK YOU to my clients is something that is very important to me. As a Photographer, my goal is to allow you to take part in your special event. Sit back and let me be the one to say "Cheese" and the best part is you will be included in the photo's as well. I have been very fortunate to do many Weddings, Family Parties, First Birthday Parties, Family Portraits, and High School Senior photos. I hope that I get the opportunity to meet you in the near future. Visit my website for more information: http://www.smilesforeverphotography.com

Birthday Weekend!

Just a quick thank you to my Friends and Family for making my Birthday such a special occasion.. I am so very Blessed - enjoyed spending time with those of you in person and talking to many on the telephone. Also, a shout out to all my friends on the LDPT Forum who wished me many happy returns... Indeed it was FANTASTIC!! Only if the BUCS could of won .. Or even played a 1/2 way decent game... LOL

Just a few photos from this weekend:

San Diego was FANTASTIC!!

I had the great honor to hang out with fellow online photographers, and I am happy to say that we quickly became REAL life friends.. LOL We had a Fantastic time taking many many photos - Thank you to our gracious host and hostess (and baby host) - we had many states represented at the First Annual LDPT Convention. Hope that this becomes a habit in the years to come! Just would like to share with you a couple of my scenery photos!! ENJOY....


Here is the link to my gallery at Smiles Forever Photography - Located in St. Petersburg, FL (Tampa Bay Area) http://smilesforeverphotography.com/SFPproofs/index.php Choose the LDPT Convention 2006 - password: friends (case sensitive) Thanks for taking a look!!

San Diego Bound!!!

I am so very excited to be making a trip to San Diego (Labor Day Weekend) to meet some of my friends and fellow photographers.. I have been honored to be a part of a Fantastic Forum http://caughtonfilmphoto.com/forums/ for the past 2.5 years. We have photographers from all over the world, willing to teach, learn and support each other as we grow in our photography lives and support each other when ever it is needed. Stay tuned for photo's from the first annual LDPT Convention.. I will post as I find the time!!

See you all very SOON!!!

Margie - Smiles Forever Photography

Hurricane Season...

Keep a close eye out for us in the Tampa Bay Area (the H will be over Tampa on Tuesday AM) - we are looking at a possible direct hit by hurricane Ernesto.. Please keep all of those in its path in your thoughts and prayers.. Getting prepared is important, if we didn't learn from our friends in New Orleans just last year!! This week we all will be taking time to secure our homes and making sure our Families are safe.

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

Sugar and Spice....

Today at Church, I was able to get some good photographs of this little sweetie!! I love creating the story boards - this gives the parent a good opportunity to purchase a 20x10 framable print to document any special occasion. This is one of the many products offered by Smiles Forever Photo - so why not book your session today... Lets make some Memories!!