Breast Cancer Awareness Photos | Stuart FL photographer

Today marks 25 years since my beautiful mother passed away from breast cancer.  I've had so many mixed emotions about this today.  The day prompted me to look for photos of my mom and me together while I was growing up.  I found only a few.

It made me so sad.  There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss her like crazy.  She was a beautiful and loving person.  We spent a lot of time together, as mothers and daughters do.  So where are the photos?

I found one from when I was a baby.  It's one I had already created a scrapbook layout with (and was published in a scrapbook magazine).  I found only a couple of others that were so blurry or faded that you could barely even tell it was us.

I went through so many albums and photo boxes today, looking for some photos.  Even photos of just my mom seemed to be nearly non-existent.  Surely at some point we must have had family photos taken. I know we went to some family events where we had family pictures taken.  I keep asking myself, "Where are they?"

As a photographer, and as the family memory keeper, I can't believe I never realized this lack of pictures before.  Also, I can't believe that I haven't done more with my own family, to make sure that we have family photos.  Yes, we have some pictures.  But now I realize we don't have enough.  And I realize that I have been behind the camera too often, and not in the pictures with my family enough!

Well, this is going to change.  From here on out, I vow to be in pictures with my boys, my husband, my father and step-mother, and others who are important in my life.  What about you?

In an effort to raise awareness of this problem, one of moms and daughters not being in enough photos together, I am offering a contest on Instagram, for high school senior girls in the class of 2015.

Here is the image that I posted on Instagram today along with the details of the contest:

lBreast cancer awareness - take photos with your mother!
This is what I wrote on Instagram:  25 years ago today my beautiful mother passed away from breast cancer. After looking through numerous albums and boxes I realized there are virtually no pictures of the two of us together. It made me so sad. Because of this I decided to offer a very special giveaway to one #2015seniorgirl and her mom. You will win a photoshoot, makeover, and 16x24 gallery wrapped canvas for you and your mom. Here's what to do: follow me on IG, comment (in IG) about how special your mom is, repost this post, and tag me. On October 8th I will select the winner. Must be within 25 miles of Stuart, FL

So if you happen to know a high school senior girl that you think would like to have a professional photoshoot, makeover, and gallery wrapped canvas for her and her mom, please send her to my Instagram page.
Here's the link:  http://instagram.com/amy_tara

And please give your mom a huge hug.  Whether you live in Stuart, FL or  Anchorage, AK or anywhere in between or beyond, make sure your mom knows how much you love her.  You never know when life may take "that" turn.

One more thing, check you ta-ta's!  It's so very important.  Breast cancer isn't something to take a chance with.  Get the girls checked!  It can save your life!

Thanks for stopping by today!  ~

Kayla's Senior Pictures | Stuart Portrait Photography

I had the pleasure of being Kayla's senior portrait photographer.  Kayla is a class of 2015 Jensen Beach high school student.  She is an absolute darling young lady.  And can I tell you about her eyes... oh my word!  Blue eyes to die for and the eyelashes to match!  Seriously, she's so stunning I can't even....

Take a look for yourself!  Kayla's senior pictures sneak peek:

Senior portrait photography of blue-eyed Kayla.

More images of Kayla's senior portrait experience, which occurred on quite a rainy day here in Stuart, will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.  I'm so excited for her premier ordering session where she will view all of her images.  Gorgeous pictures, that is, if I may say so myself!

Don't forget about our FREE Fashion Show event coming up on September 6th.  You need to RSVP in order to get your ticket (for the prize drawings).  So call me or email me to reserve your spot.

amytarakoeppel@gmail.com

772.634.5836

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Senior Portrait Models for Class of 2015 from Amy Tara Photography in Jupiter FL

Please meet our Senior Portrait Elite Model team for Amy Tara Photography class of 2015.  Our team has something very exciting going on this weekend... we've got our big model shoot planned for Saturday.  Please follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for exclusive behind the scenes sneak peeks into our senior portrait experience.

Let's introduce you to our Class of 2015 Elite Models:

Vivian from South Fork High School - don't you just LOVE her red lipstick!  It adds quite a pop!

Zafiro is from South Fork High School... we have a crush on her curls!

Emily is a student at the Riviera Beach Maritime Academy.  She has an awesome bohemian style!

Casey is our golden girl from South Fork High School.  She radiates warmth with everyone she meets!

Ivy attends Martin County High School.  She is our girly-girl in her flower crown and soft blush colors.

Our Elite Model team is looking forward to sharing their senior portrait experience with you.  Please ask them to share their custom designed app and their cards with you.  

When you book your senior portrait experience with Amy Tara Photography, you will get a little something extra special if you mention which one of our Elite Models referred you to us.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Don't forget to follow us on Saturday while our group model shoot unfolds.  

Call or email us today to book YOUR exclusive senior portrait experience:

www.amytara.com

772.634.5836

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Sunny Time Stables with Alice for Senior Pictures in Palm City

I have so many incredible pictures from Alice's senior portrait session at Sunny Time Stables in Palm City.  Erica was kind enough to let us use her beautiful white Thoroughbred horse, Sky, for Alice's Tribal Goddess look.  Those are some of my favorite pictures, ever!!

We also had the opportunity to photograph Alice in some additional outfits while on the grounds of the stables.  This is one of my absolute favorites.  She looked so adorable in her black hat and the lighting was just lovely... thank goodness for overcast Florida days!

I love how the deep colors of the gray eye makeup and the black hat really make Alice's blue eyes pop! That, with her white blonde hair... so gorgeous! She reminds me a little bit of Cristina Aguilera.

Go ahead, take a peek!

Beautiful blue-eyed high school senior Alice, in her black boho hat at Sunny Times Stables in Palm City, FL

Are you looking for an extraordinary, personalized senior portrait experience?  Do you want unique and exquisite pictures for your senior portraits?  You've come to the right place!  Give us a call or email us today, to book your senior portrait session!  You will have the time of your life!!!

www.amytara.com

772.634.5836

amytarakoeppel@gmail.com

Thanks for stopping by today!  Let's create something really special for YOUR senior pictures!   xo

Native American Headdress and White Horse for High School Senior Pictures in Palm City

Alice chose to have her high school senior portrait LUXE session with Thoroughbred horse, Sky, and her white feather Native American headdress.  She wore a white boho inspired outfit along with gold accents in her jewelry.  The gold tips on the white feathers of the headdress were the perfect finishing touch. 

With all of Sky's strength and power, Alice had a challenge controlling him for us to get the pictures we were looking for.  Photographing a horse is definitely an interesting experience.  There are a number of outtakes from this photo shoot that I will cherish forever because I caught Alice laughing and making faces at the horse when he would not cooperate.  They are truly some fun pictures.  

We were so lucky to have found a ranch that allowed us to photograph on their property.  Even after we finished the Native American boho them of the LUXE session, we stayed there to photograph Alice in some of her other outfits... one more stunning than the next.  

I must admit, this is probably my favorite portrait session to date.  My lens LOVES Alice!  I can't wait until she comes over for her image premiere!

This is one of my personal favorites from Alice's photo session.

Alice in her white and gold Indian Headdress and with her white horse for her senior portrait photo session.

Are you looking to for an extraordinary, unique, and creative senior portrait experience?  Give us a call, text or email to book your session today!

www.amytara.com

772.634.5836

amytarakoeppel@gmail.com

We look forward to collaborating with you to create a senior portrait experience that is as special and unique as YOU!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Prom Season is in Full Swing with Riviera Beach Maritime Academy

We were so happy to see some of the students from Riviera Beach Maritime Academy join us in Memorial Park in downtown Stuart of Friday night for Prom 2014 pictures.  It's quite a drive for them to come up here for their pictures so we feel especially fortunate to have such wonderful clients. 

Cassie was sparkling from head to toe... literally!  Even her bubbly personality seemed to sparkle in her prom pictures.  She looked like a princess.

Stephen's hair.  Need I say more.  He's got that swag!  He looked great and I love how his tie coordinated with Emily's dress.  Stephen is such a great guy!

Emily wore Converse sneakers in turquoise with her prom gown.  Oh my, did that look great!  What a creative and clever twist to the otherwise formal air.  I love how her prom dress swirled in the wind as she danced around.  And yes, we even got some pictures of her smiling (for dad!)

Here are a few of the delightful prom pictures of these three:

Prom 2014 Couple - love their style!

Friends having fun on prom night!

Emily and Stephen on the bridge in their Prom 2014 attire.  Don't you just love the Converse sneakers?!

Emily in her beautiful mermaid style turquoise prom gown

Cassie was sparkling in her beautiful tulle prom gown.

A favorite photo from prom night.

Gorgeous Cassie looking over the railing of the bridge at Memorial Park in Stuart.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at some of the fun we had taking prom pictures with our Riviera Beach Maritime Academy students.   We loved seeing how beautiful everyone looked and more importantly, how gorgeous they all felt.

If you would like to book prom pictures in the park for Martin County High School or Jensen Beach High School proms, please contact us ASAP.  We have a few spots left each night.

www.amytara.com

772.634.5836

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Flashback Friday to last Spring and Erika's Senior Portrait Photos in Stuart

Last Spring was super busy with all kinds of senior portrait photo sessions.  We were doing photo shoots for both 2013 graduates and the incoming seniors of the Class of 2014.  It never ceases to amaze me that some folks will leave their senior portraits to the end of senior year.  Most high school seniors try to book their sessions for the summer and fall, but we do have some that wait until the Spring of graduation year.
Erika is one of our 2014 high school seniors who had her session last Spring.  Yes, there are some who choose to do their photo session with us quite early, too.  Erika's beautiful hazel green eyes sparkle in every image.  I can honestly say that her photo shoot was one of my very favorites to date.  Jessica, our makeup artist and hair stylist, created a natural look for Erika which just enhances her already beautiful features.  You see, airbrush makeup and natural tones do a perfect job in creating photo ready, photo perfect makeup.  I love that Erika chose to go the natural route because it suits her style.   Here is one of her favorite images from our shoot.

Hazel green eyes and flowers in her hair... a natural, down to earth look for Class of 2014 senior, Erika.

If you have a moment, please leave Erika some love.
I would love to hear from you.  Please email, text, or call me to book your perfect senior portrait photo session with us.  You will love the whole experience and your images will rock your world!

www.amytara.com

772.634.5836

amytarakoeppel@gmail.com

Thanks for stopping by today!  I appreciate YOU!~

High School Senior Photography of Ryanne Wearing an Elegant Blue Dress

As high school senior portrait photographers we strive to make every session unique and personalized.  It's so important to us that our seniors not only LOVE their photos, but LOVE the experience as well.  We want to ensure that they come away with feeling like they've been walking on the moon.  What's important to you in your senior portraits?  We'd love to hear from you!

We were excited when Ryanne arrived at our studio for her portrait session.  She chose a glamour in-studio session to complement her elegant blue gown.  She truly is a dream to photograph... I mean, look at her.  She is a natural in front of the camera.  I just love her style, too.  She's elegant, but not overdone.  Her makeup looked amazing thanks to her friend and makeup artist Kaitlyn Mary Rice.  We loved working with Ryanne. This image is my personal favorite from our session.

Gorgeous green eyes and elegant blue gown on high school senior Ryanne.  She is perfection!

We're so proud that Ryanne chose to work with us!  Thanks for rocking it out, girly!!!  xo

On another note, if you haven't already picked up the March issue of Marie Claire magazine, you should run out and get it.  It is chock full of great fashion and great articles!  In particular, there is a write up of women business owners:  how they started, their passion, how they make it work, etc.  It's terrific reading.  I am so inspired by these women.  One of my favorite online stores is Modcloth.  Modcloth and it's founder/ owner, Susan Gregg Koeger, are a part of this article.  It's a great read and great place to shop for your senior portrait fashion!  Check it out - page 198.  The whole section in the magazine is titled "@ Work", and features a number of other women entrepreneurs who will surely inspire you, too!

Thanks for stopping by today! ~

Confetti & High School Senior Portraits | Stuart, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens FL Portrait Photographer

Be so happy that when others look at you, they become happy, too!  I think Ryanne had a blast during our senior portrait session.  With lots of smiles, laughter and confetti... how can you not love your senior pictures and the whole portrait experience!?!  She is a gem and it shows in how she lights up in front of the camera.  Her senior pictures were a wonderful and memorable experience. Can't you just feel her joy?!

Confetti, smiles, and laughter for the best senior pictures in South Florida!

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Turquoise 1957 Chevy Styled Senior Pictures by Jupiter Portrait Photographer

We have something very special rolling in very soon!  I had hoped to reveal it tonight but we've had a wee bit of technical difficulty.  So stay tuned... there's something amazing on the way!
Here's a hint:

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Senior Pictures Posing Ideas Published in Senior Style Guide by Jupiter Portrait Photographer

Our article featuring our senior portrait clients was published this month in Senior Style Guide magazine.  I am so ecstatic I can't even tell you.  It is so surreal to see ones photography, high school senior photography, be published in an international photography magazine.  Holding it in my hands I actually cried.  I can't believe how gorgeous my seniors' pictures look in the magazine.  We've got four full double-page layouts.  Yup, that's right... eight pages of our senior portrait goodness!  Humbled... beyond words.  Thanks for letting me share!

High School Senior Portrait Pictures featured in Senior Style Guide magazine!!!

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