Carolina Araujo: Tampa Bay Wedding, Portrait, and Boudoir Photographer

Crickets, Crickets
Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Helllooooooooo.....

Is anyone still out there????......

WOW! Has it really been over 3 months since I last blogged? I'm so sad that I have neglected my poor little blog for so long :-( I promise it's definitely not because of a lack of material, it simply boils down to a lack of time! Since launching Room 3307, to say it's been hectic is an understatement. We never expected to have such an overwhelming response to our Boudoir business and we are so incredibly grateful to each and every girl that has graced our lenses!!

I've also had some fabulous weddings that I can't wait to share..some local, some out of town, one out of the country! Add to that a handful of fun engagement sessions, newborns, maternities...I have so much to share!

Wait, there's more...In the coming months, there are going to be some changes around here. I'm super excited but can't let the cat out of the bag just yet. Shaking things up and keeping them interesting!!

There's no way I can leave you without a couple of shots! Here's 2 from Monica and Gil's engagement session a couple of weeks ago.

Posted byCarolina Araujo at 5:30 PM

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Labels: Personal, Weddings

Huge Announcement!
Thursday, July 23, 2009

Hi everyone!

I have a HUGE announcement to make that's been a long time coming! I have teamed up with Zekeshem Parsons of Blue Lane Photography to create a brand new company called Room 3307, dedicated exclusively to boudoir photography!!

Don't worry, I will still be shooting weddings and portraits under Carolina Araujo | photographer but all boudoir inquiries should be sent to reservations@Room3307.com.

Months in the making, we are thrilled to finally announce the launch of our website, blog, and first boudoir marathon, which will be taking place on August 22nd in Tampa, FL.

Haven't heard of boudoir photography? Learn all about it by checking out our website at www.Room3307.com. Become a fan of our page on Facebook and keep up with all the latest news on our blog! (http://www.room3307blog.com)

We're super excited to be bringing this service to women not only in Tampa, but all over FL and even nationwide! Be sure to contact us if you'd like more information, or just want to know more about what we're doing. We look forward to hearing from you, and appreciate your support and love as we launch our new business! Spread the word!! A couple samples are below, but you'll find MUCH more on our website!

Also, check out our slideshow promo:

I know that I've been away for a little bit and but now you know why! We've been busy bees dotting all our i's and crossing all our t's for our boudoir site launch. I'll be back soon with a couple of engagement sessions and some cutie patootie children!

Posted byCarolina Araujo at 7:42 PM

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Labels: The Business Side, Weddings

Kirby | Maternity
Saturday, June 27, 2009

I knew this was going to be a great session when I arrived at Kirby's home and Kaitlyn, her 2 year old, opened the door with a big smile on her face and asked me if I was there to take her pictures! Awesome! Kirby told me that she wanted to shoot at a ranch close to their home, so I was very excited about this session.

I rode over to the ranch with Scotty, Kirby and Kaitlyn. One thing I learned about myself was that I stink at climbing into a lifted truck. Kirby, who is thisclose to having a baby, did a little hop and made it look super easy to get into Scotty's car. Not so much for me. I won't go into details, but it wasn't pretty!

Little miss personality!

We found this really cool tree next to a pond on the property. In the pond was a "little" alligator (according to Scotty) poking it's head out. Only about 8 feet, he says....sounds huge to me!!

I can't even begin to tell you how adorable Kaitlyn is. She's a little character!

:-) Love this family portrait!

Kirby's request and I happy obliged. I love this shot!

Posted byCarolina Araujo at 3:55 PM

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Labels: Maternity

Robyn & Adam | Engagement
Monday, June 22, 2009

I love engagement sessions! Not only are they super fun, but it's also a chance for to work together and get to know each other a little better before the wedding. I think they are very important and I include them in all of my wedding packages. Robyn and Adam are getting married in February 2010 and I can't wait!! I had a blast hanging out with them last Saturday.

I'm beginning to think I'm a hot-couple-magnet!

Yay! Robyn's going to be a beautiful bride!

Posted byCarolina Araujo at 7:42 PM

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Labels: Engagement

Jaime & Chris | Day After
Saturday, June 20, 2009

I think I profess my love for Facebook on my blog at least one a month. Here I go again. I *heart* Facebook. If you book me and you are on Facebook...expect a request from me. I especially love "meeting" new people on FB. Take Jamie, for example! Jaime sent me a friend request months after she saw pictures that I shot of a friends maternity. She asked me a little bit about what equipment I use and we went back and forth a little bit via FB messages. Jaime automatically came to mind when my good friend Shem and I started cooking up some ideas for a super fun Day After session. Shem and I scouted out some new locations and Jaime was all for it. SCORE!!

I just have to say that Jaime and Chris were troopers. They didn't complain ONCE and had to deal with the crazy heat, crazier mosquitoes...and of course, 2 goofy photographers!

We started off at this cool junkyard location. Junkyard + wedding dress...it just makes sense right?