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What is A Pen for Pearl?  A diary of sorts...a photography journal. 



A Pen for Pearl is dedicated to my grandmother, Gloria Pearl, in honor of her

faithfulness to handwritten letters and her love for the beautiful things in life.  

May her legacy be carried on through my journal as I correspond

regularly with you, always remembering the beauty that surrounds us.



I am a Tampa wedding photographer, and I specialize in capturing natural,

personal, romantic images.  I shoot primarily with film...a timeless medium.  I

would love for you to visit A Pen for Pearl frequently!  Consider it an

invitation to sit with me on my patio, enjoy a home brewed latte, and

browse through a handful of photographs together...



    

Category Archives: LIFE’S LITTLE PEARLS

~Florida Sun~

This weekend was gorgeous…the sun and temp were perfect…and it looks like today is going to be more of the same. I’m absolutely drinking it up. After months and months of sticky humidity and heat, I now remember just why I love Florida in the winter so much. The day this photo was taken felt...

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~Crazy Boys~

Hello friends, Today is going to be a great day! I can’t say how happy I am to be with my brothers and their sweet wives, and we’ve got a day packed full of fun. Tomorrow Seth is getting married, which hardly seems possible….he’s the baby of the family. I shot this series of digital...

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~Thursday Detail~

Hello friends, I’m feeling happy and excited today! I can’t wait to see my family. It’s a perfect day to share bright cheerful pink peonies…this lovely little bunch matches my mood perfectly, even at 5:45 in the morning. In a few moments, I’ll begin the mad dash to finish packing and get everyone dressed and...

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~Tuesday Portrait~

Hello Friends, Did you enjoy Labor Day? I didn’t do an ounce of work…I spent the day with my family. Eric made breakfast in the morning – over easy eggs, bacon, and toast. Later in the afternoon, we took the boys to Miss Bonnie’s, their beloved 80 year old friend, and went to see The...

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~A Detail~

Hello friends, Happy Thursday! Thanks so much to those of you have already begun leaving comments…these have been wonderful bright spots in my week. It’s funny how bloggers get a little giddy over comments, and I’m no exception. By the way, as of this morning, I’ve begun to reply to your comments, and I’ve left...

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~New Beginnings~

Greetings Friends! I hope you have all enjoyed your summer. Mine has been quite full…having my boys home always makes life an adventure. Today is Andrew’s first day of school. He is my youngest, so this day is somewhat bittersweet for me. He is more than ready for this new stage of life! Truthfully, I...

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~A Collection of Pink~

Dear Friends, I’ve mentioned before how much I love browsing in antique stores.  Over the course of my almost fifteen year marriage (has it really been that long?!), my hubby and I have regularly enjoyed antiquing together.  He’s always looking for little trinkets and gadgets…like the brass thermometer from The Goshen Lighting Rod Co. in...

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~Fruit, Family, & Friends~

Dear Friends, This morning has been a relaxing respite from my busy schedule. In the midst of always “going,” I treasure the times I have to rest with my family. My home is filled with the pleasure of fresh picked fruit for breakfast…shared with my sweet mother-in-law, a wonderful family friend, and my two darling...

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~The Father’s Dance~

Dear Friends, The photos I shared yesterday have gotten me thinking…there are many moments during the day of a wedding that are set apart to honor the relationship between a father and daughter. What a marvelous tradition! And there are many more moments that happen without notice…nervous laughs and tears held at bay while he...

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~A Father’s Love~

Dear Friends, One of my favorite moments during a wedding day is that split second when a father sees his beloved daughter in her dress for the first time. Of course the moment that the groom sees his bride is a tremendous moment also. Somehow though, it is the father’s reaction that brings tears to...

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