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.

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…

The Iles Family

What fun we had at the beach photographing this wonderful family! Mya is just adorable and so cute in these shots! I love how the lighting was we were so lucky! You all are great! Thanks so much for such fun and great smiles! enjoy

Stephanie’s Quinceanera “Sweet 15!!”

What an absolutely beautiful event we shot this weekend! It was our first Quinceanera and I had no idea what to expect! It was amazing and beautiful! The reception was at the University Club downtown Sarasota which I HIGHLY recommend for anyone looking for sites. Gorgeous views and beautiful details! What a great family and…

The Bravo Family

What a fun day I had photographing the lovely Bravo Family! The following weekend was Stephanie’s Quinceanera “Sweet 15” celebration so we had to get these pre-shots done ASAP! I learned a lot about this beautiful celebration and am so honored to be apart of this! I am so happy with how her photoshoot turned…

The Nagler Kids!

It’s always so so refreshing shooting the Nagler kids! It almost makes me want to get crackin’ at having another.. ha! These siblings are so close and have so much fun together just playing and being kids! It’s so happy! and it totally reconfirms my belief in having kids close in age! We have so…