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.

Deena’s belly…

Happily waiting for your little girl to arrive! How wonderful! I photographed Deena and her husband Ray’s wedding last year and now they are expecting so I got to shoot her cute belly! It’s so fun to photograph different stages and events in people’s lives. It’s great to give you something to hold on to…

3 Generations…

I felt so great photographing this family! It’s so important to have such meaningful photographs to look back on! It helps us remember those little things… This mother/daughter/grand-daughter bond was soooooo special and sincere! If one could actually capture a feeling through a photograph… I know I did! The shot of the girls walking along…

The Nagler Family

What a wonderful family this was! With 3 children the Naglers kept me laughing! It was so much fun the energy all 5 of them had! It was so cute how the children told me all of their stories and gave me some ideas of what “they” thought would be a great photo! What a…

The Mayforth Family

I had such a blast photographing this beautiful family who are also our friends! They were so much fun! Had lots of energy! Did I mention how beautiful they are! Little Riley was such a trooper… she’s soooo cute and smiley! Thanks guys for some great smiles! Love the natural poses!

Norman/Williams Wedding

I shot this wedding the beginning of November. A great fun couple Susan and John! The wedding was out in the country (which I have always wanted to shoot a country wedding) in Oak Ford. The ceremony was at sunset looking out onto a beautiful land. I love this photograph of the groom and Susan’s…

Kailani turns 2!!!

2 year old…a recent shoot of a sweet girl named Kailani! I met her and her mom at the park and had a lot of fun playing and shooting! What a fun place for a photoshoot… kids love it! and I get to be a kid again! Happy Birthday Kai… Belle had so much fun…

blonde cow photography

blonde cow photography you ask… what does that mean?let me explain…My husband is from Sweden and about once a year we visit. It’s an absolutely beautiful country by the way… while there I find it really relaxing and calm. I think a lot and sort of find myself while there… isn’t that what we all…