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!!

More Smiles

I was very lucky to be able to take photos of my friends son Jayden... He was just darling!! At first he wasn't too sure about my camera equipment.. BUT, after just letting him get used to the camera and playing with him a while - we had a lot of FUN.. At Smile Forever Photography, I let your children have time to be children - your Photo sessions will not only included the photo time, but it it important to let them have some play time. You cant get that when you go for your scheduled appointments at some other studio's in the Tampa Bay Area.. I hope to have the opportunity to play with you soon!!!

In Memory of our SWEET Nana!!

I will need to post all future photos using Picasa since, the normal process of posting photos is not working right.. Thanks you for looking - Margie Schulz - Smiles Forever Photography

In Loving Memory!!

Well Heaven received another ANGEL on Friday, August 11th, 2006. My very good friend's mother passed away - she is at rest!! In a way I think she may of felt like she was going home. They had journeyed to Philadelphia for a vacation and she took ill. This was her hometown and maybe she just wanted to pass away where she started her life?? She was so darn sweet, and will be missed by all... Nana's normal response when you would see her - ask her how she was doing... She ALWAYS said, not bad for an OLD LADY.. Rest in peace and keep a watchful eye over your loving family.. GOD BLESS!!

I will Post a couple of Photo's later - as there seems to be an issue with posting photos!!

Ahhhh - Football Season!!

One of my favorite times of the year... When the Seasons Change in Sunny St. Petersburg, FL - Oh, might not be what you are thinking... BUT, when it changes from Baseball Season to Football Season.. LOL Last night I went to my 19th opening season game.. Being the Pre-Season - we only got to see the starters for a short time. I did take my camera to the game - and someday I still hope to be on the sidelines taking photographs... Well one can Dream right??

Watch my Slide show: http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2650303&alb=0

Here are a few of my fav pictures from last nights game:

Mom the ticket taker:

Party Time - Birthdays

Being hired to take photographs at birthday parties is a FUN part of my job as a Photographer. I have been very lucky to shoot photos this year for a 4th Birthday Party and an 80th Birthday Party!!









Smiles Forever Photography has been hired to take the photos at 2 two Special 1st Birthday Parties - by having Margie shoot this special occasion, you can sit back and relax and enjoy the party as well. Not only that you will also be included in the photos!!! To book your special occasion - call Margie at Smiles Forever Photography in St. Petersburg, FL

Re-Charged and Ready to GO!!

Vacations are such an important part of our lives - everyone should take some time with Family, Friends to re-charge yourselves!!! I had a wonderful week in the mountains - With my BEST friend and her family. I am ready to get back to work and contribute to our FUTURE success - we have a lot of exciting projects coming up!

Here is a slide show from the beautiful scenery in the mountains of North Carolina!

http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2646894&alb=0

Smiles Forever Photography was also at work in the mountains - I was very fortunate to make some NEW friends with families from PA, FL, TN, NC - I did 3 family portrait sessions as well as 2 Senior sessions - nothing better than doing what I LOVE to do while away on Vacation.