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COVER FEATURE Phillips Custom Concepts
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COO Gustavo Oliveira
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VP of CONTENT MANAGEMENT
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Vincent Priore VP of DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT Seth Weingarten
Person of Interest: Halle Ladd....................................9
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sarah Shane, Billie Haffey, Joe Woodward ART DIRECTOR Al Alarakhia NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Chris Hughes, Jessica Carter, Nick Caruso
Cover Story: Phillips Custom Concepts...................13 Tampa Bay Events................................15
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Person of Interest
Halle Ladd
Bella Portraits Halle has been photographing
many of Tampa Bay’s most prestigious families for well over a decade now and is well known as the photographer of choice for her stunning portraits of children, families, and heads of corporations. She has been acknowledged for her photography by our local media including Fox 13 and news channel 8. Fox 13 acknowledged Halle as one of the most talented and creative photographers in Tampa by featuring her in several of their lifestyle segments; one, most notably for her beloved “Baby in the Sea Shell” signature series. Her portraits have a reputation for being both graphically compelling and visually relevant. She is often asked to display her work at some of our well-known institutions
such as Saint Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and Brandon Regional Hospital’s newborn, intensive care unit. Halle has a close affinity for the process of other artists which allows her to collaborate closely with other creative personalities bringing her photography to the next level by with process known as artistic embellishments, with photos that look like oil paintings; her eye for detail and attention to artistic direction allow her to bridge the gap between photography and fine art. When she is not photographing people, personalities, or venues, Halle is often found spending time with her family. Halle also has a soft spot for animals volunteering her time to the human’s society to champion animal rights. Halle herself is the proud owner of a black Labrador Retriever named Whitney. Enquires can be sent to BellaPortraitsTampa@gmail.com. 9
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Cover Story
Phillips Custom Concepts O utdoor plants, trees and grasses grow in thick abundance in our
tropical Florida climate. There was a time when it was difficult, if not impossible to find a company that could create the vision of your perfect outdoor living space within this tropical environement. Now, thanks to Phillips, your back door beckons you to relax in the infinity edge pool or spa of your dreams, allowing warm therapeutic bubbles to caress your stress away. Imagine entertaining family and friends, dining on delacacies prepared alfresco in your
outdoor kitchen, with everything at your fingertips. You may even find you spending more time using your outdoor kitchen than the one indoors! As licensed General Contractors, Phillips offers their clients outdoor living rooms incorporating fireplaces and comfortable seating areas the entire family will enjoy. Various structural elements such as cabanas, peroglas, arbors, and milti level decks add interest and functionality to the property while the proper lighting can transform your personal oasis into a nightscape you never imagined possible.
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