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.

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)!…

The Eller Family

What a great family! so calm… so laid back… so happy… so cute… even though we were tip-toeing through the sandspurs! You can’t even tell there were ouches.. and ooohs…! You guys are great! I had a blast photographing this family! The lighting was amazing! I was a little nervous on the time as our…

Nina…

Our friends came to visit from Sweden last week! It was so wonderful to see them! We had so much fun! Lounging, kayaking, beaching, dining, chatting…etc! We love you both and miss you already! Isabelle still says Ninaaah! she cannot wait to meet your little son or daughter! I was so sosooooo excited when Nina…

The Children’s Garden 2007

What a FUN FUN day it was this year at the Children’s Garden Spooktacular Event! I had such a blast photographing all the cutie pies dressed up in their costumes! ADORABLE!!! to view all of the children please visit… www.pictage.com under “find event” just type in Children’s Garden 2007. I hope you enjoy them as…

The Fenix Family!!!

this was probably one of the most refreshing shoots I’ve had! Makes me so thankful for my job…I had the pleasure/honor of photographing this beautiful family this past Sunday. They put the “F” in FAMILY! It’s not everyday that you see a family so fun and so close and so happy to be around eachother…!…

The Leahy Family

Thank Heaven for Little Girls….ohhh how sweet! The other day I got a call from an old client who I did “bellyshots” and an infant shoot a while back… Our girls are close in age so we met a few times for them to play… so cute! annnyhow she was seeing what’s new… then was…