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.

“Business of Being Born”

Tomorrow evening we are very proud to be apart of the premier of “The Business of Being Born.” It is an event to raise money for Florida Friends of Midwives. We always try to support a wonderful cause every year and this one really hit home. We delivered our little girl at home with the…

Ashley’s Belly

This is my friend Ashley & her adorable belly! We all joke and say… “If we all looked like Ashley when we are pregnant we would have 10 kids!” Seriously she’s amazing! I had so much fun shooting you! Your such a natural! I love photographing bellies… it’s such a beautiful time in a woman’s…

The Johnsson Family

Last week we had our great friends all the way from Sweden visiting! It was a very memorable week… lots of catching up, good food, shopping, and the beach! I was so excited to do their family pictures while they were here. Their little girl was such a sweetheart with such happy smiles and BIG…

Morton’s Market

www.mortonsmarket.com Oh it was so great photographing Morton’s Market last week! It’s such an incredible gourmet market! It felt like I was in Europe again exploring cheeses, beautiful mushrooms, pastries, flowers! a feast for ALL my senses! I love food… so photographing it was awesome! We did this shoot for their website..(coming soon) www.mortonsmarket.com Thanks…

Grant turns 2!!

It’s been beautiful to watch our children grow up together! This is our daughter Belle’s great friend Grant! as she calls him “Antie.” so cute! His Mommy & I have been friends ever since before we were pregnant and all through out these magical first years! I’ve watched Grant grow and even would sit him…

Logan’s Pirate Birthday!!!

What a cool birthday party we shot a few weekends ago! This is the Nagler Family which you regulars might recognize.. we shoot them a bunch! A little boy & girls dream! All the kids and adults, for that matter, got to be pirates! to be a kid again… fighting off pirates, hunting for treasures,…

Morris-Hudson Wedding

What a beautiful wedding we shot last weekend on Boca Grande! Jessica & Jonathan were such a sweet couple! The ceremony was amazing!.. right on the beach at sunset! With the reception in the historical chapel close to the lighthouse! The weather was getting feisty and the winds were picking up.. It made the shots…

The Galvin Family

What a sweet sweet family I shot the other evening at Siesta! They just moved here and I’m sure after looking at these shots … they’re going to love it here even more! as will friends & family back home which might just move here because of these shots! I love how breezy beachy they…

Meg’s Belly!

Oh what fun we had!! I had the pleasure of photographing my great friend Meg last weekend! We had such a wonderful time! She looks amazing! I love these shots! I love the very sheekie black & whites but then I love the natural ones in my garden! I think my favorite part is how…

Hornback Chiropractic & Wellness

my favorite shot! you’re gorgeous! I couldn’t believe when I walked into this Chiropractor’s office … was I really in a doctor’s office??? I suddenly felt relaxed, calm, zennnn! Their office is incredible! View Slideshow above for more office shots. I also had the pleasure of photographing Dr. Hornback and all the wonderful staff at…