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Meet Terese who graduated from Steinbrenner High School with the class of 2016…

IN HER OWN WORDS:

“I chose Theresa Marie because I didn’t want my pictures to look so staged and tacky like they do when you get them done in front of the screens. I had an amazing time and loved every part of it. I felt like a princess and was completely comfortable. Getting to meet Theresa Marie was my favorite part, we clicked right away and she made it so much fun! When I first saw my images, I was shocked! I couldn’t believe it was me, I looked amazing!

I wouldn’t change anything about my experience! I had so much fun! The only thing I would change would be having more time to take pictures because it was so much fun! I would tell other seniors how sweet and kind Theresa Marie is! She makes you feel comfortable right away and her pictures are amazing! It’s the best experience I’ve ever had!

Doing my senior pictures with Theresa Marie was the best thing I did all senior year! She made me feel so special and comfortable in front of the camera! My pictures turned out amazing and I know they’ll be something I will treasure forever! I wish I could do this again!”

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My role models are:
My mother because she is very caring and loving to me no matter what. My Grandpa because he came here not knowing Spanish and became very successful.

The THEME SONG to my life is:
Dirt Road Prayer by Lauren Alaina

If I had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time it would be:
Top Country

5 things on my life bucket list are:
1. Have children
2. get married
3. get a tattoo
4. travel around Europe
5. join a sorority

my favorite snack foods are:
Cookies

one thing I couldn’t live without:
My family

My favorite book and magazines are:
To Kill a Mockingbird, Cosmo, People

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Big Brother

my favorite place to shop is:
Franchescas

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Pay off my siblings college dept and invest it and donate some to charity

a movie that makes me happy:
Aristocats

a movie that makes me cry:
Notebook

my favorite color is:
Mint green

my favorite high school memory is:
Relay for Life

my DREAM job would be:
Pre K 3 teacher

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Meet Maddie who came all the way from Ohio…

IN HER OWN WORDS:

"Coming from Ohio, we were hesitant to get my pictures taken really anywhere but our local area. But after some research, and a Florida vacation planned, Theresa Marie came into the picture and we took a change and it was well worth it! I knew the experience was going to be amazing once I walked into her office. From getting my makeup done, picking out outfits, driving to the beach and the pictures themselves, my parents and I were all so excited. My favorite part was taking pictures on the beach because that was a dream I’ve always had, to get my senior pictures done on a beach. It truly was a dream come true.

I was more than pleased when I saw my pictures. Theresa Marie captured my true personality and happiness in her pictures. I have never been so pleased with pictures of myself. I would not have changed anything about my experience. It all was flawless! I would recommend Theresa Marie to any parents or seniors, not only because she is a great photographer, but because of her personality. I think her personality was the thing that, after my pictures were over, my parents and I were so blown away by. It was meant to be that we picked her to take my senior pictures.

I knew nothing about photographers in the area since we came to Florida for a vacation. After hearing about Theresa Marie and looking at her website, I knew I found the right photographer. Once the time came for my pictures, I was nervous and anxious because I knew nothing about her and her business, other than from her website. But the anxiety quickly vanished once we finally met. I knew I had made the right choice very quickly, and the day of my shoot was one I will never forget. Theresa Marie made my senior picture shoot so memorable, and I can never thank her enough for that!"

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My role models are:
My parents because they have given me a life one could only dream of, my brothers for showing me how important family is, my art teacher for helping me do what I do best, my hairdresser because I adore her personality more than anyone I ever met, and my best friend Sydney for keeping me sane.

My favorite color is:
light pink or sky blue

My DREAM job would be:
To help children by being an Art Therapist

Something I have too much of:
Ideas

5 things on my life bucket list are:
Get Married
Make a living for myself
Travel the world
Raise my children on a beach
Grow old with the one meant for me

If I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Get a one way ticket to somewhere warm far far away and see where that leads me.

A movie that makes me happy:
About Time

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Modern Family

A movie that makes me cry:
Return to Me

What would be the THEME SONG to your life? (include the artist)
Life Happens by Brandon & Leah

If I had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time it would be:
Ingrid Michaelson You and I

mac or pc:
Mac

My favorite book is:
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

My favorite place to shop is:
DSW

My favorite snack foods are:
Anything that involves peanuts

One thing I couldnt live without:
My dog Bella

my favorite high school memory is:
Winning Districts last year for volleyball

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Meet Shaina who traveled all the way from Wisconsin just for her senior photos…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“I’m from Wisconsin, so my family’s biggest hesitation was the distance and how Theresa and I would communicate about my senior photos. We had very minimal face to face meetings. Although we had limited time together, Theresa made it very easy for us to communicate and talk via email and the phone. The price of her photography also made my parent’s hesitant, but Theresa definitely made it worth it!

I chose Theresa Marie because I fell in love with her photos that I’ve seen on her blog! I could not stop stalking her website, it was literally perfect. Her photos looked so natural and not too edited. Theresa easily captured not only the person, but their personality. I loved working with Theresa Marie! She made me feel so comfortable when she was taking the photos. I didn’t feel self conscious or anything. What I love the most about her is that she alters the photography session and the reveal based off my interests. Theresa Marie let me make my decisions and she helped guide me too.

My favorite part was the reveal, I was literally speechless. It was fun, looking through the photos and designing my photo heirloom. I did not believe it was me at all. I felt good about myself, and that’s what I love about Theresa Marie. She made me feel beautiful, which is what made my experience with her special. I wouldn’t have change anything! The preparation, the shoot, and the reveal was perfect. She did everything she could to make my family and I happy with my senior photos. She exceeded beyond my family and I’s expectations.

I would recommend everyone to get their senior photos taken by Theresa Marie because she does everything she can to make you feel comfortable and happy with not only your photos, but the experience itself. It’s not all about the photos, it’s about the preparation. Theresa Marie was not only my photographer, but she was also a great friend. She didn’t even like my photographer, that’s how comfortable I was with her! I am so blessed to have worked with someone so talented. Theresa Marie truly captures the personality and emotion in the photos, and I could not be anymore content with how everything turned out. I had such a great experience and I wish I could relive my experience with her!”

My role model is:
My mother for sure! She has gone a long way from where she has come from. Many people, even her family, doubted her when she was young. But she proved them wrong and succeeded. She is the main reason why I am here today in America, all thanks to her hard work and I could not be anymore thankful for what she has given me.

My favorite books and magazine are:
My favorite magazine is Cosmopolitan. My favorite books are Looking for Alaska, Before I Fall, and the Secret Life of Bees

If I had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time, it would be:
The OneRepublic station. Or the Disney station!

My favorite color is:
Bright coral

5 things on my life bucket list are:
1) Go scuba diving in the tropical waters
2) Travel the world (Greece, Morocco, Australia, France, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Dubai.. Just to name a few!)
3) Own a paint studio
4) Ride a camel
5) Attend a masquerade ball

If I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Travel every corner of the world

One thing I couldnt live without:
My phone

mac or pc:
Mac.. But I own a PC unfortunately

A movie that makes me happy:
13 Going on 30 or What a Girl Wants

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Friends, Gossip Girl

A movie that makes me cry:
Dear John

My favorite place to shop is:
Urban Outfitters, Hollister, Vineyard Vines

My favorite snack foods are:
Gardettos and chocolate covered strawberries

My DREAM job would be:
To become an interior designer

My favorite high school memory is:
Besides the football games, I think my favorite high school memory was celebrating Summerfest (Milwaukee Music Festival) with my closest friends. We were so carefree, and we were friends with literally everyone. We met so many new people and I became closer to those who I already knew.

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Meet Nicole Bell who will be graduating from Seven Rivers Christian School in 2016…

IN HER OWN WORDS:

“My biggest hesitation about getting senior pictures done was the fear that they would look forced, fake, or just cheesy. However, we chose Theresa Marie because each and every client in her gallery looked like they were having a genuinely good time and she brought out everyone’s natural beauty. The whole process was fun instead of overwhelming. From cracking jokes during the photoshoot to picking the perfect canvas to take home, each moment was unforgettable.

My favorite part was getting my hair and makeup done while eating snacks and just talking with Theresa. I felt so pampered! I felt confident and when I saw my images at the reveal I was amazed! I didn’t know I could look anything like those pictures portrayed! I think the hardest part was just waiting for the pictures because I was so excited! Otherwise, I wouldn’t change a thing!

Before I walked into the Theresa Marie Studio, I was a self-concious, nervous senior! I knew I wanted to have pictures done for my senior year, but I was so nervous to have to pose and have my picture taken. I chose Theresa Marie because of how natural and genuine her pictures looked and I made the right decsion!

Theresa loves what she does and she cares about her clients. Before the photoshoot she asks for you to fill out a survey so she can get to know you and bring your true self out in your photos! She pampers you when you get there and makes you laugh through the whole shoot! Nothing was awkward or forced! You need Theresa as your senior photographer!”

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My role model is:
My role model is my mom! She is such a loving person and hard worker.

My DREAM job would be:
Mommy!

5 things on my life bucket list are:
1. Own a Range Rover
2. Go to an airport and buy tickets to a random place
3. Learn to cook
4. Take a dance class
5. Take a singing class

The theme song of my life would be:
Run the World- Beyonce

If I had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time it would be:
Top 100 Pop!

One thing I couldnt live without:
Chanel Lipstick

My favorite color is:
Pink!

A movie that makes me happy:
Monster’s Inc.

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Gossip Girl!

A movie that makes me cry:
Fault in our Stars

mac or pc:
MAC

Something I have too much of:
Clothes

My favorite place to shop is:
Victoria’s Secret

My favorite snack foods are:
Fries (is that a snack?)

My favorite magazine and books are:
Seventeen, Fault in our Stars, Looking for Alaska, Great Gatsby, Secret Life of Bees

If I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Donate and save!

My favorite high school memory is:
Blasting music with friends on road trips, Prom, Adventuring

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Meet Avery who came all the way from Kansas for her senior shoot…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“We were all very hesitant at first that we were going to take my senior pictures (a huge milestone in my life) all the way in Florida! We had never heard of anyone from around where I live going to the Clearwater area for pictures so we had no idea where to even start! I got online to look around and as soon as I saw Theresa’s pictures and how amazing they were I knew she was going to be the one!

There are no words to explain how truly amazing my experience was. Theresa was so uplifting and made me feel beautiful in front of the camera! My absolute favorite part was how I didn’t even feel like I was taking pictures at times, we were having so much fun!

It was such an amazing experience; I would not have changed a single thing! She will capture every quirk possible of yours to remember your entire life. Theresa Marie does so much more than just take pictures, she captures your inner and outer beauty! She taught to be my own kind of beautiful!

Theresa, I could never thank you enough for everything. I wish so badly we could’ve came to the studio for the order appointment and pickup.. But I can’t wait to see all my amazing pieces! I hope to someday see you again!”

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My role models are:
My role models would be my parents! They do everything they possibly can to make sure my sister and I get to do and have what we want. I hope someday I can be as amazing of a parent to my kids as my parents are to me!

my DREAM job would be:
To be a nurse!

one thing I couldnt live without:
My phone and my family

My favorite book or magazine:
I love the Hunger Games series and the Divergent series! I also love any books by Nicholas Sparks!

5 things on my life bucket list are:
To travel to as many places over sea as possible, be the coolest parents to my kids someday, and to live a happy life with my soulmate!

something I have too much of:
Clothes and shoes!!

a movie that makes me happy:
Dolphin Tale

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
The bachelorette

a movie that makes me cry:
The Fault in Our Stars

mac or pc:
Mac

my favorite place to shop is:
The mall

my favorite snack foods are:
Any fruit!

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Save enough to pay off my entire college expenses, buy myself a new car, give my parents a little, and to just save up for a rainy day!

my favorite color is:
Teal or turquoise

my favorite high school memory is:
Making it to state in both volleyball and basketball my freshmen year!

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Meet Hannah who came in all the way from Michigan for her Senior photo shoot…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“I’d always wanted my pictures done by the water and my family was planning a trip to Clearwater, so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get my senior pictures done. I started looking up different photographers in the Tampa and Clearwater area and I came across Theresa Marie. I’m so glad i did because I instantly fell in love with all of her images. I could really tell that she loves what she does and that she genuinely cares for her seniors.

My photo shoot could not have gone any better. I was so excited and Theresa Marie made me feel super comfortable in front of the camera. I felt like a superstar and that’s how you should feel. Oh my gosh, when I saw my images I was speechless! I loved every single one she showed me, they were better than I ever imagined they would be.

Overall, being a TM senior is so special and I will never forget it. This experience exceeded all of my expectations. Thank you so much Theresa Marie!”

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 My role models are:
My mom for sure! She is the strongest, sweetest, most outgoing person you will ever meet and she always has a smile on her face. I hope that I will be able to give my family everything just like she does.

5 things on my life bucket list are:
Scuba diving, road trip with my friends, see a shooting star, travel around the world, and have a paint fight.

one thing I couldnt live without:
My bed! I love to sleep

my favorite color is:
Light Purple

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Law and Order SVU

my favorite snack foods are:
Fruit and Oreos!

something I have too much of:
NAIL POLISH! I always have to have a fresh coat of polish on my nails

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Pay for college, take my family on vacation, and save the rest for the future (house, car, kids)

mac or pc:
Mac

my favorite place to shop is:
Express or Target

a movie that makes me happy:
I love so many movies but some of my favorites are Finding Nemo, 17 Again, and Easy A!

a movie that makes me cry:
Im such a crier when it comes to movies. I recently watched The Fault in our Stars and i cried the whole time

my favorite high school memory is:
Spending alot of time with my friends and going to homecoming dances and prom

my DREAM job would be:
Thats such a hard question… Right now i want to be an optometrist ( but that could change)

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Meet Chelsea who just graduated from Newsome High School…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“Most of the time I feel awkward having people take pictures of me and posing for someone so I was kind of nervous. We chose Theresa Marie because the photos she does are beautiful and we fell in love!

Theresa Marie made me feel very comfortable! It was a lot of fun, my favorite part was going in the water and posing on the beach because I love the beach and I was excited to take pictures somewhere that I felt embodied my persona.”

When I first saw my images, I was astonished! I knew Theresa took great photos but it’s so different seeing them when they’re pictures of you. I was amazed at how beautiful they looked. Would I recommend Theresa Marie to other seniors? OH MY GOD YES! She is so funny and makes you feel so comfortable when she’s photographing you. She makes the whole thing feel natural and fun.”

CHELSEA’S MOM, LAURA SAID:
“I didn’t want her pictures to look like everyone else’s. I wanted her to have a unique experience and with someone who took it seriously.

It was amazing from start to finish. So professional but 100% fun and we could have stayed for hours more. My favorite part was seeing the look of happiness on Chelsea’s face. She’s been through so much in the last few years and having her photos finished at the beach was something she always wanted to do for her senior pictures. She loved it and I loved watching her love it.  

When I first saw Chelsea’s images I gasped and I think I may have squealed..haha. They were even better than I had hoped for.

I would recommend Theresa Marie to other seniors in a heartbeat. You get what you pay for. If you are looking to do something amazing and have something to treasure for the rest of your life, call Theresa Marie!

Working with Theresa Marie was the best choice we could have made. She was so much fun and gave us the most professional photos. Choosing which amazing products to get based on the images she took was the best part. She is worth every penny and I couldn’t recommend her any higher!”

 my role models are:
Mr. Dyches-teacher-he’s a very positive person, Matty Healy because he’s never afraid to state his opinion, my mommy because she’s always there for me and takes care of me, my Aunt Vikki because she’s a great care giver, my Mimi who recently passed away because she was the nicest woman who ever drew a breath.
 If I had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time what would it be?
The 1975

my DREAM job would be:
Owning a doggie day care

something I have too much of:
illness

one thing I couldnt live without:
Michael (and dogs)

a movie that makes me happy:
Mean Girls

a movie that makes me cry:
Marley and Me

my favorite color is:
pink

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Grey’s Anatomy

my favorite snack foods are:
Homemade Chocolate Chip cookies

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Go on “thisiswhyimbroke.com” and go shopping.

 5 things on my life bucket list are:
1. Travel to Italy
2. Own a silkie chicken
3. Marry Michael
4. Skydive
5. Go canoeing in a crystal bottom canoe.

my favorite high school memory is:
dating Michael

my favorite place to shop is:
Mall