I had so much fun doing it last year, I decided to go for it again!  That’s right, it’s the now “annual”, Favorite Portrait Contest!  I had an unbelievable 2011, full of so many great families, babies, kiddos, and seniors – it was nearly impossible to narrow it down to my top 30 favorites.  Last year it was the top 25, but I just couldn’t narrow it down past thirty.  I did force my husband to help me get to 30, because honestly, I get way too emotionally attached    As with last year, some are favorites because of technical aspects that appeal to me (for example: lighting or color), others I love for the emotion that was captured, and a few, just on the cute factor alone.

So, now that I’ve tortured myself over it, I’m turning it over to you, my clients, friends, and random strangers who like to look at pretty pictures, to decide on your Favorite Portrait of 2011.   Are you ready?!?

Here’s how it will work:

1.  Each person may vote for one image, one time.  Please, please follow this rule in the sake of fairness to everyone who had an image chosen.  Pretty please with sugar on top?

2.  To cast your vote, leave a comment in the comment section below.  Make sure you are commenting under this particular blog post (contest time), and use the identifying image number located above each image.

3.  As “extra credit”, facebook fans will be given ONE extra vote.  So, if you aren’t already a facebook fan, hop over and click “like”, then come back here and let me know about it by leaving a comment.  If you are already a facebook fan, let me know that as well so you can be given your additional vote.

4.  Feel free to share the contest with friends and family.  A little self promotion of your image is totally fine (as long as they follow the rules!).

Here are the prizes:

First Place:  (1) beautiful 16×20 gallery wrapped canvas of the winning image (valued at $475)

Second Place:  (1) beautiful, mounted 11×14 print of the second place image (valued at $100)

Third Place:  a handy-dandy $50 print credit to be used at a future session

Voting will end on Friday, January 20th @ 5 p.m. (cst)

Here are the selected images, have fun voting!

1.  silhouette

2.  brown eyes

3.  pretty with pearls

4.  together

5.  lemons

6.  field of dreams

7.  vintage high chair

8.  little boy blue

9.  baby in a bucket

10.  silver uggs

11.  giggle boxes

12.  peek-a-boo

13.  new love

14.  waiting

15.  windswept

16.  blue blanket

17.  see you next fall

18.  yummy

19.  special friends

20.  batman

21.  pretty girls

22.  cuteness in a box

23.  pretty senior

24.  sunshine and laughter

25.  tummy time

26.  in love

27.  simplicity

28.  little miss vogue

29.  blue eyes

30.  the future mrs. bieber

That’s it!  Have fun voting and be sure to check the studio facebook page , that’s where I’ll post the winners!

Until next time!

Tammy

Tyler Texas Baby Child and Family Photography

I know, I know… my blog is horribly neglected!  This fall season has been my busiest fall to date, and updating the blog has been at the bottom of the list (sadly!).  I am booked until mid-January at this point, only accepting newborns who will be worked in.  But, amidst the shooting hustle and bustle, I did want to share a fabulous recent family session.

Loved this family, and loved what we ended up with!

Thanks *m* family, it was wonderful!

Until next time,

Tammy

Still playing catch up and blogging sessions from last spring/summer.  Seems odd, especially since we have our first “cool” snap of the year going on    But, I have the best clients and I love to show them off, even if it’s a little delayed!

Meet the *t* family and their pretty little *a* – how cute are they?!

Thanks *t* family – as always, it was good to see you!

Until next time,

Tammy

It’s that time of year!  So, I thought I would throw a new ‘What to Wear’ guide out there for your upcoming holiday sessions    Inspiration starts here!

More shares coming soon! 

Tammy

Had a great time with pretty little *c* – I always enjoy shooting at their home, pretty acreage and lots of animals

Also, need to mention that my fall sessions are almost fully booked!  Only two weekend dates in November and a handful of weekday sessions remain!

Until next time,

Tammy

One of my favorite ages to photograph — and little *g* was a perfect subject!  I think he looks like a little Gerber baby…

And one with his pretty Mommy…

Until next time,

Tammy

Love this sweet big sister, little sister was featured below, you can find her blog post here

I have a soft spot for big sister and I think I have decided she would be perfect for my Cullen someday…it’s never to early to plant an idea, you know… 

a favorite sibling shot…how fun is this?!

Until next time,

Tammy

Until next time,

Tammy

Until next time,

Tammy

a few classic studio shots…

Until next time,

Tammy