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Hey there!

My name is Tammy and I'm a Tyler, Texas based photographer, busy Mom of two boys, and wife to a great (and handsome!) guy.  Life is busy, fast paced and chaotic, and I love every minute of it!

On the professional front, I mostly photograph babies, children, and families.  I shoot on location using natural light or at my studio space in downtown Tyler.  The studio offers natural light shooting as well as the option of studio lighting.  I strive to produce timeless images with a modern edge, classic yet unexpected. 

I absolutely love what I do and pride myself on being able to 100% relate to my clients.  More than anything, I'm a Mom.  I know what it feels like to be 8 months pregnant, or hold your newborn baby in all their snuggly newness.  I know how funny (and not funny!) a two year old can be, or how at times, you can be with your family and realize there is no other place on earth you'd rather be. These are the moments I know are fleeting, sometimes funny and above all, precious.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you like what you see  :)

living doll | east texas baby photographer

When I was a little girl, I absolutely loved playing with dolls.  Seriously, my room was just full of them.  I loved dressing them, accessorizing them, putting them in various pieces of furniture, hosting tea parties… you get the idea  :)

Well, apparently I haven’t changed a whole lot!  I had so much fun playing with a real life doll, baby *b*, who I had not seen since her newborn session 5 months ago.  Mom came in with a couple bags of clothes, accessories, hats, bows, and baby legs (oh, how I love thee!).  And I had such a good time, picking out clothes and accessories for baby *b*, who was such a little wide-eyed wonder the entire session.

Caution:  if you don’t like looking at images of an adorable baby girl, you should stop reading right away!

Little Miss March:

I could eat this one with a spoon:

We ventured outside the studio for this one and I got lucky finding these leaves (making it look much more fall-like outside than it feels!):

Love this one of baby *b* and her Mommy — it really shows how their eyes are the same shade of beautiful deep blue:

Thanks *B* family, I had a great time playing dress up with your little doll  :)

Until next time,

Tammy

September 2, 2010 - 9:04 pm kayleigh - LOVE them! What a beautiful little girl!

September 2, 2010 - 9:14 pm tanja - what an amazing session! LOVE baby in crate!

September 2, 2010 - 9:20 pm Julie - Gorgeous! What amazing eyes this sweet one has. Beautiful session!

September 2, 2010 - 10:39 pm Haley - Beautiful! Love the outdoor shots!

September 3, 2010 - 12:24 am Kerstin - Awww those are just too adorable.

blue eyed girl | east texas baby and child photographer

This little blue eyed girl was so much fun!  At nine months of age, she was full of personality and smiles.  I did have to be quick to keep up with her (she was a mover!), but we ended up with so many great images from the session — I honestly had a hard time narrowing them down for a blog share.

Don’t believe me?  See for yourself:

Love this one, right down to the little pursed lips  :)

And even though big sister wasn’t officially there for a session, I just couldn’t resist her blue eyes either  :)

To their Mom, *A*, your gallery will be up in a couple of days!

Until next time,

Tammy

August 31, 2010 - 3:46 pm Bobbie - 3rd one down, my fav too!!! Such cute blonde haired, blue-eyed babies!

August 31, 2010 - 3:57 pm Deirdre - PRECIOUS!

August 31, 2010 - 5:35 pm Sara - How beautiful are these girls?!! Oh my! :) The 2nd image is my favorite - it is so sweet!!

August 31, 2010 - 6:01 pm shanda - Look at those gorgeous girls! great shots, loving the blue eyes

August 31, 2010 - 6:32 pm Emily - I love the second one, but all of them are beautiful

August 31, 2010 - 7:39 pm Stacey M - So sweet. Great captures of those baby blues. Lovely work!

August 31, 2010 - 10:08 pm Kristine - Darling girls and all of your images turned out amazing, great job!

August 31, 2010 - 10:32 pm patsy shattuck - My favorite of the baby is third picture. So sweet and has her hands out ready for a hug. The pictures of the blonde little girl have captured her beauty and spunk. Love all the pictures.

September 1, 2010 - 8:32 am Sarah Cornish - These are just gorgeous and wow the eyes on them!!!

September 1, 2010 - 8:58 am hope - both girls are ADORABLE...love these fun captures:)

September 2, 2010 - 1:18 am Sarah J - How cute are they?!? I love their eyes! Wow!

longed for | tyler texas newborn photographer

I love what I do for many reasons, but I especially love what I do when I get a chance to work with such sweet people, like the *h* family.  The *h* family came to me via a referral, and I was so happy to have a chance to photograph their precious newborn baby boy.

Of course, all babies are special, but baby *b* is extra special.  His mom and dad waited so long for him and I have to say, I think it was well worth the wait.  Baby *b* is just perfect and was such a delight to photograph, never fussed and stayed asleep for most of the session (even though he was past that “two week old” window).

See, what I mean?  He is just perfect:

This one I love, love, love:

Sweet baby:

And baby makes three:

Congratulations *h* family!

Until next time,

Tammy

August 30, 2010 - 11:00 am Brandy - I LOVE the 2nd one too! Great job on such a cutie.

August 30, 2010 - 12:06 pm tanja - oh my - I really cant pick a favorite! They are all stunning!

August 30, 2010 - 12:20 pm shannon - beautiful!! what a gorgeous session.

August 30, 2010 - 12:39 pm Kellie - What an absolutely sweet baby boy! I bet his parents are thrilled with these photos, they're gorgeous!

August 30, 2010 - 12:54 pm Stacey M - So pretty! Love them all...

August 30, 2010 - 12:55 pm Beth - Wow, these are just gorgeous! Great job!

August 30, 2010 - 1:45 pm Susie - These are beautiful!

August 30, 2010 - 2:25 pm Crissie T. - These are stunning! What a gorgeous boy...love, love the eyelashes!

August 30, 2010 - 2:30 pm Christy F - So so beautiful - and I think the family shot is my favorite after reading about their wait!

August 30, 2010 - 3:32 pm Jen - Congrats to mom and dad!!! What a gorgeous little guy!

August 30, 2010 - 3:33 pm Sarah J - So cute! I love the close up of his eyelashes. Great job!

August 30, 2010 - 4:04 pm Susan Kelly - Tammy - your work is unbelievably good! Thank you!

August 30, 2010 - 4:38 pm rachael - very adorable session!

August 30, 2010 - 6:43 pm Crystalrhit@gmail.com - fabulous details!

August 30, 2010 - 8:37 pm carrie crowder - LOVE the closeups. Beautiful lighting

August 30, 2010 - 9:04 pm Mandy - Adorable!! The first one melts my heart.

August 30, 2010 - 9:06 pm Jenn Campbell - My fave is the eyelash shot. Gorgeous!

August 30, 2010 - 9:22 pm Jenny - beautiful!

August 30, 2010 - 11:36 pm jolie molino - Oh love love love the eyelash one!

August 31, 2010 - 1:44 am Sarah Cornish - Oh how sweet! Those eye lashes are to die for!

August 31, 2010 - 9:28 am Mavita Markle - Hobby Lobby has frames on sale this week....I can see you will need lots! Love them all! And your family!

August 31, 2010 - 1:05 pm Jennifer Morse Photography - Oh my gosh! He is just perfect! Gorgeous little guy.

August 31, 2010 - 2:45 pm Kelly - Just beautiful. Love the one with his little hand over his head as he's sleeping. Such clean, crisp images. Great job!!

August 31, 2010 - 7:41 pm Stephanie - Ohhh, You're right! Sweet baby! Just perfection.

September 1, 2010 - 10:29 am Wyn - Those, my friend, are some gorgeous photos!!!!! That baby is an absolute doll, and I'm sure his parents were thrilled with the pictures.

back to school | tyler texas photographer

My boys head back to preschool tomorrow and it’s a little bittersweet.  I guess it’s official:  the lazy days of summer vacation are gone.

Part of me is happy to get back to a routine.  But the other part of me is so going to miss the days of sleeping in, going to the pool, the movies, visiting with friends, out for lunch, and watching cartoons in the morning.  Fortunately, they are only gone three days out of the week, but it still changes the “vibe” of our week.

Now, I have no excuse but to get back to work!  I’ve fallen off the wagon a little bit this summer with blogging, so it’s time for me to jump back on and get with it.  I have some great things coming up, so be on the lookout for some special promotions I have never offered before.  And since no post is complete without an image share, here’s a favorite shot from the summer of my boys:

tyler-tx-child-photographerUntil next time,

Tammy

August 22, 2010 - 10:38 pm Jennifer Witt - Adorable! They are so cute. And look at all that hair your oldest has! Gorgeous!

August 23, 2010 - 12:18 am Stacey M - Awww, they are so adorable! Love the hair on your older son... so cute.

August 23, 2010 - 12:43 am Brun - Goog luck with them going back to school. Mine is only going mid September (after a sumemr break of 3 months!)

August 23, 2010 - 4:46 am MeghanW - Beautiful boys you have!!

August 23, 2010 - 8:44 am Christy F - Love this photo - it screams last days of summer to me!

August 23, 2010 - 10:30 am mrsjling - They are gorgeous! Great shot!

August 23, 2010 - 10:54 am jessica price - Adorable!

August 23, 2010 - 11:40 am Sari - Such a great summer photos! Love it!!

August 23, 2010 - 12:57 pm Mandy - awwwww!!!!!

August 23, 2010 - 1:48 pm Aimee Nelson - I feel the same way! It's bittersweet!! Beautiful image!

August 23, 2010 - 2:44 pm Pamela Topping - Gorgeous boys! I can't believe summer is just about over.

August 23, 2010 - 9:01 pm carrie crowder - What lovely boys. Love their expressions.

August 23, 2010 - 9:48 pm Allison - You need to frame this for sure! Adorable!

August 24, 2010 - 9:45 am Jennifer Lauren - That is such a great capture! Your boys are adorable!

August 24, 2010 - 11:12 am Kelly Q - What cute little boys you have!

August 24, 2010 - 1:23 pm Hilary A - LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! This needs to be BIG on your wall!

August 24, 2010 - 2:05 pm Judie - Adorable!

August 24, 2010 - 3:52 pm hope - your boys are too cute!!! very nice capture!

August 24, 2010 - 4:10 pm shannon - what a great shot!! love it!

August 25, 2010 - 11:06 am Lisa Batey - LOVE this! What a beautiful shot!

August 25, 2010 - 2:36 pm Melissa K - They are so cute! Great shot!

August 26, 2010 - 7:35 pm Stephanie - Your boys are gorgeous!

August 30, 2010 - 6:13 pm Krystal - So cute!! I love your processing!

silhouette sessions | tyler texas photographer

The Silhouette Sessions were so much fun last fall, I’ve decided to offer them again this year.  The dates are September 18th and 25th only, so drop me an email if you’d like to get on the schedule.  And please note, these filled very quickly last year, so if you are interested, contact me as soon as possible!

There are endless opportunities with a silhouette, the design and color options are almost endless!  Silhouettes can easily become amazing wall art for your home, they can be used to personalize linen note cards, as gift tags, given as Christmas gifts for grandparents, etc.  My favorite thing about them is how you can take such a timeless tradition and easily turn it into a modern piece of art.  How many things can transition that easily?!?

Here’s the scoop on this year’s sessions:

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Last year I ended up doing maternity silhouettes, at least 4 canine silhouettes (including one of my own!), and several sibling groupings.  Again, the possibilities are endless!  Packages start at $99, shoot me an email if you’d like to see more silhouette examples  :)

Until next time,

Tammy

baby o | baby photographer tyler texas

Three words:  SO STINKING CUTE!

Feast your eyes on this:

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tyler-texas-baby-photography-4tyler-texas-baby-photography-2More shares to come soon  :)

Until next time,

Tammy

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August 13, 2010 - 1:27 pm Susie - What a HAPPY BABY! LOVE the two bottom teeth!!! :-) GREAT shoot, Tammy!

August 13, 2010 - 7:50 pm Tammy - Thanks, Sus! :)

August 14, 2010 - 11:19 pm Vanessa McKellar - What a happy baby. So stinking cute indeed!

August 15, 2010 - 12:18 pm Debra Painter - So cute and so happy! Great work, Tammy.

August 15, 2010 - 7:49 pm Jen P. - Such gorgeous smiles that you captured! Love these!

August 15, 2010 - 8:14 pm Hilary A - He is stinkin' cute! You captured him perfectly! Fun pictures!

August 15, 2010 - 8:46 pm Mandy - Gorgeous!!

August 15, 2010 - 10:33 pm Kelly Q - Just way too cute! Great job!

August 15, 2010 - 11:34 pm monica - I am loving these!! He is so precious and I love the creamy bokeh!!!

August 15, 2010 - 11:43 pm Pamela Topping - Such an adorable boy! I love your images!

August 16, 2010 - 12:06 am Stacey M - Such a cute little boy. Great captures!

August 16, 2010 - 8:47 am Christy F - Tammy, these are so awesome - I just love that third shot!!!

August 16, 2010 - 11:09 am Lorraine Murphy - What an amazing job, love it!!

August 16, 2010 - 11:38 am Tiffany - What a cutie! You got some great shots!

August 16, 2010 - 1:52 pm shannon - love these!! they make me smile! great, great job!

August 16, 2010 - 2:21 pm beth - The expression in the last shot is priceless!!

August 16, 2010 - 3:24 pm juli evans - what a sweet, smiley little baby! beautiful images!

August 16, 2010 - 8:51 pm Jennifer Lauren - That smile is infectious! Great captures!

August 16, 2010 - 10:11 pm sara - omgoodness! these are great shots! so adorable :)

August 16, 2010 - 11:51 pm Jenn - These just make me smile! So adorable!

August 17, 2010 - 9:24 am Live Laugh Shoot - What fun this must have been! These are all wonderful. Cheers, Anne

August 17, 2010 - 2:33 pm Melissa - Her eyes are gorgeous!

August 17, 2010 - 5:06 pm Shannon Flores - Adorable! I love the one with the block

August 17, 2010 - 9:19 pm Jenn Campbell - TOOOO Cute!

August 18, 2010 - 1:46 am Angela - These are beautiful!!! I LOVE the processing you did on them!

August 18, 2010 - 9:12 am Beth - Great props, great work!

August 18, 2010 - 12:02 pm Melissa Green - Such a sweet session. Love these and your processing on them. Fabulous job!

August 18, 2010 - 1:27 pm Crystal - So stinkin cute is right!!! Awesome job!!

August 23, 2010 - 8:55 am Liana - What a total cutie pie. Such great shots!

August 30, 2010 - 12:09 pm tanja - gorgeous, gorgeous and more gorgeous!

fall sessions | tyler texas photographer

It’s almost that time of year again!  Cooler weather, beautiful colors, great light and my favorite, lots of family sessions!

Family sessions are always popular in the fall and this year is shaping up to be one of the busiest yet.  I am already booking sessions into Thanksgiving weekend, so don’t dilly-dally!  Drop me an email or give me a call and we’ll get you on the schedule  :)

In keeping with the theme, I thought I would share more what-to-wear goodness.  This time specifically tailored for those upcoming fall family sessions.  Have a peek:

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I have some sneak peeks upcoming, stay tuned!

Until next time,

Tammy

August 18, 2010 - 9:52 am Bethany Fields - What a nice collection! Love the colors! Gives me lots of inspiration...

double the fun | tyler texas twin photographer

Oh, these boys were so much fun!  They are full of energy, mischief and joy — capturing them was an absolute blast.  I had to chase them quite a bit to keep up, but I just adore the images we ended up with.  In fact, the first two images may be the only time these boys were still for more than a few seconds at a time  :) tyler texas twin photographer-3tyler texas twin photographer-2tyler texas twin photographer-4tyler texas twin photographer-5tyler texas twin photographerUntil next time,

Tammy

July 25, 2010 - 4:10 pm tanja - i cant believe that you got them BOTH to look AT the camera on the tree shot! That one is amazing!!! so are the others but I am impressed by the one on the tree especially :)

July 25, 2010 - 4:58 pm Jessica - Gorgeous. I love the fist water one.

July 25, 2010 - 5:22 pm Sara Welch - darling shoot! i love how your images always live up to your name :)

July 25, 2010 - 5:26 pm shannon - how cute are they!! great photos!

July 25, 2010 - 5:48 pm Anne - Wow - these are spectacular! You must be the baby-whisperer - it's the only logical explanation for getting them both to look right at you. Cheers, Anne

July 25, 2010 - 9:34 pm Jes Gwozdz - OMGosh, those splashing ones! Adorable!

July 25, 2010 - 10:13 pm Stacey - SO cute! I love the vibrant colors in the images. Adorable boys!!

July 25, 2010 - 10:33 pm Mel - Sweet!!! Love love love the water one.

July 25, 2010 - 10:51 pm Misty - beautiful shots and the boys are adorable!

July 25, 2010 - 11:43 pm Amanda - ADORABLE - love the outfits and the expressions! Fabulous!

July 26, 2010 - 2:05 am brun - How fun is the last two shoots! Perfect

July 26, 2010 - 2:59 am Pamela Topping - Love those curls!

July 26, 2010 - 9:30 am julie - My nieces are twins--so I just have to say well done!!! Looks like you captured not only their cute faces, but their personality as well!!!

July 26, 2010 - 11:00 am Christy Fassnacht - Love these portraits! Such a great capture of the two boys, especially the water ones!

July 26, 2010 - 11:02 am Allison - Love that last shot!

July 26, 2010 - 6:16 pm carrie crowder - ooooh, love the last one!

July 26, 2010 - 6:34 pm Crystalrhit@gmail.com - beautiful! the tree shot should be on huge canvas, absolutely gorgeous!

July 27, 2010 - 3:04 am Jennifer - ohhhh they are precious!!! I love their curls! these are really stunning! the last one is hilarious! cute!!

July 27, 2010 - 9:31 pm Louise (AKA Maeve) - Oh my gosh - look at those curls! x

July 28, 2010 - 12:18 am hope - omg!! love these...beautiful - handsome boys.

July 28, 2010 - 6:44 pm jen eligh - OMgoodness....I almost want twins. A-Dorable!

July 29, 2010 - 12:36 am Stacey H - They are so cute! I love the personality you captured in these!!!

July 29, 2010 - 11:22 pm Jen Cooke Photography - So cute! Love their outfits!

July 30, 2010 - 6:39 pm Honey - I agree these are the most adorable little boys and you did an outstanding job capturing their little personalities!!!!!!

July 30, 2010 - 7:46 pm Aunt Peg - These photos are fabulous. Harris & Hunt's personalities really shine through.

July 31, 2010 - 6:26 am JennyO - Awe, cute twins!

August 1, 2010 - 12:57 pm Janet P - Great pics. Their beauty shines from within

August 2, 2010 - 5:11 pm Mindy - These boys are so adorable! Love the water splashing shots.

{family} more what to wear inspiration | tyler texas family photographer

So, I’m back with a little more “What to Wear” inspiration for family sessions.  Again, these are not meant to be set in stone, or in an effort to take the place of your family looking like “your family”.  I simply like blogging these for ideas on color schemes, clothing combination possibilities, etc.

I really like this particular grouping for it’s classic, soft and vintage feel.  Something like this would be perfect for a session in the home/backyard, a field, a garden, or park.  The soft colors would even work well in the light and bright studio.  Have a look:

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Again, use this to build or expand!  Mom, if you are more comfortable in a long skirt, work with that.  If this look isn’t Dad’s norm, use the color scheme for his style… maybe a loose button up instead of a sweater.  You get the idea  :)

Until next time,

Tammy

laughter | tyler texas children and family photographer

I’ve known this family for quite some time, and I’m always so happy when I have the opportunity to photograph them.  This time was no exception!  Though it was really warm and VERY humid during our session, I just love what we ended up with.  Tons of fun interaction and best of all, lots of laughs.

We started out with some family fun…

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laura+tyler+texas+family+photographerNext, some favorites of the boys — here’s big brother, who has the most beautiful blue eyes…

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And finally, little brother, who’s little smile is just infectious!

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Thanks *F* family, I loved every minute of our session!

Until next time,

Tammy

July 6, 2010 - 3:50 pm monica - Omgosh..this looks like the happiest family!! Great job capturing their fun personalities!! :)

July 6, 2010 - 4:20 pm JennyO - Awe, what a lovely family. You captured some great interaction there. Their smiles and laughter's infectious.

July 6, 2010 - 5:15 pm Becca - These are so cute! Love the laughing pictures :-) fun!

July 6, 2010 - 7:13 pm Melanie - Little brother is cute! His laugh is contagious even through those photos!

July 6, 2010 - 7:19 pm Jennifer Morse Photography - I love them all, but esp the last family photo with the little guy up on dad's shoulders!

July 6, 2010 - 7:27 pm Laura - these are just gorgeous! great job, Tam!!!

July 6, 2010 - 8:39 pm Crystalrhit@gmail.com - Great family images, I'm sure they'll be so excited!

July 6, 2010 - 8:59 pm Emma - Ahhh...they look soooooo happy..! great lighting and location..! awesome job..!

July 6, 2010 - 9:03 pm Beth - What a fun family session! Those boys are adorable!

July 6, 2010 - 9:06 pm beth - What a fun looking family. Beautiful light too!

July 6, 2010 - 10:04 pm Jennifer Lauren - Seriously adorable family, love the ones of the boys!

July 7, 2010 - 7:47 am Mandy - What a fun family! Super cute session.

July 7, 2010 - 10:48 am Stacey H - The look like they had a lot of fun. You captured them beautifully. The boys are adorable!!

July 7, 2010 - 11:58 am Heather - Very nice job, love the location

July 7, 2010 - 2:43 pm Alana - What a wonderful shoot! They look like they had a blast! Great shots!

July 8, 2010 - 6:00 am Doris - great photos of a beautiful family! kids are sooooo cute

July 8, 2010 - 3:38 pm Melissa - Adorable brothers!

July 12, 2010 - 4:45 pm Allison - This looks like a fun session! Great work!

July 28, 2010 - 3:03 pm Allison Waken - These are great!