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.

The Nagler Family

ok ok.. this one choked me up big time!whhhhew… breeeezy day!tear jerker… I was so excited to shoot this beautiful family for the second year in a row! Their holiday family portraits! You guys are GREAT!.. Beautiful family!!! It shows in these photographs how much fun you all have… I love all the energy and…

Kai turns 3!!!

Oh pretty Kailani… I can’t believe you’re already 3!!! How exciting! All the fun things you do! You’re such a sweetie pie! I had so much fun photographing Kai for her 3rd year! We are such good friends with her Mama & Pappa and our little girls are the best of friends! Belle looks up…

our little girl…

ohhhhh just had to post a shoot I did of our little girl Isabelle! I had my mom assist on this one which went SO GREAT! She was loving it! We hung all of her favorite little dresses in a tree and I just shot away! it was so much fun!

Caroline

I first photographed this cutie pie when she was only 11 days old… It’s a beautiful job I have and feel so lucky to be doing this …capturing memories such as the life of a darling little girl. It really makes you see how precious time is… when all of a sudden you remember the…

Tricia’s Belly

gosh… talk about gettin’ older… I remember when I was a kid going to visit my Aunt & Uncle on the day their baby was born and actually getting to HOLD her on her 1st day. Now SHE’S having a baby! Oh baby!! We’re only as old as we feel though! ..hmm 17 again.. maybe!…

Turkey Day!!!

My Grandparents!our little pumpkin!!!This year’s Thanksgiving was really great! time for a family picture! hee hee! I really can’t resist. I even did a self timer one.. sooooo I actually am in a photo.. amazing, I know.. it’s rare.. ha! I’m the one in red with white pants. A fun barn backdrop I though!.. my…

meet Jake!

Here’s to “paw”tography! Last weekend was so much fun photographing my neighbor & her dog Jake! Marguerite is an awesome nextdoor neighbor … the kind you always want when looking for a house to buy. She shares her tomato harvest with us and even a plant… and gives little Isabelle lots of fun treats! and…

Taylor

I mean… seriously, isn’t she the cutest little girl!!!This is beautiful Taylor! What a fun morning we had at Selby Botanical Gardens! I met Taylor & her Grandma and our day began… From climbing trees, to running, splashing the fishies, waving to dolphins, bubbles, snacks, … and more RUNNING!!… this little girl kept me going!…

The Brouhard Family

Seriously what an adorable family! If JCrew is hiring.. you might want to apply! I love you guys! Your spirit and happiness was so contagious… I hurried home to tell my husband about you guys! My face was hurting, I was smiling soooo much! What fun you all have together… that’s what family is all…

Amanda & Andrew’s Engagement Shoot…

Oooohhh this was such a beautiful day! I did Amanda & Andrew’s engagement shoot at Marina Jack’s park! The weather was cooling a bit and the sun was giving such a beautiful gold which made these two glow! Amanda your eyes are gorgeous! We are shooting their wedding this January (check back for a peek)!…