Kollene Carlsson grew up and lives in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. She dreams of amazing places and lovely times with her husband and three sweet kids! Kollene began photographing life as she sees it in her early 20s, always toting a camera and watching the light helps her to notice all the beauty this world really has. She is self taught attending many photography workshops and conventions. She owns and operates a boutique photography studio, Blonde Cow Photography, LLC., together with her husband, Mattias. The studio is located downtown Sarasota in historical Burns Court. They have been in business creating art for families since 2007. She hopes to inspire people to see so much beauty in life and how to capture it.

Sean and Beatriz

We had the extreme pleasure of working with Sean and Beatriz on their very special day! Their ceremony and reception was all held at the lovely Crosley Estate in Sarasota, Florida… absolutely beautiful! Sean and Beatriz are such an amazing happy couple that had a memorable wedding day and had so much fun. If someone…

Choooo Choooo!!!

I couldn’t help but be taken back to my childhood during this shoot… to be carefree again, all natural, belly laughing fun! I still am all of those!! ha! This location is so cool! rustic, gorgeous lighting, and lots to do with some old tracks! Brought back memories of my favorite books I read when…

Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival!!!

Last weekend we had the pleasure of being apart of Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival! We met so many fantastic people and had so much fun! and check out our view from our booth… gorgeous!.. right on the Gulf! Thanks to all the Bride & Grooms for stopping by and chatting with us! Thanks also…

Stingray’s

Wow! What a delicious photoshoot I had! I did this shoot of Stingray’s last week … a great new resturant out at Lakewood Ranch (also a Sarasota & Tampa location)! The food looked, smelled, and tasted fantastic! I love how it photographed using our new flash set up as well as some outdoor shots… can…

our baby Cecilia!!!

introducing………. our new baby “blonde cow” baby Cecilia Noëlle!!! We are so excited about our latest addition… another little girl to join the Carlssons! We had her December 19! She is loving life and as sweet as can be! Her sister is so proud as are we! here are some pics I had to share…

The Sullivan Family

Here is my pal Carley and her family when they were down for the holidays! I was so happy for them to come down about the time when our new little girl would be born! Not only did we get to hang out a little, they got to meet Cecilia, annnnd I got to photograph…