Tammy

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:

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

We started out with some family fun…

Next, some favorites of the boys — here’s big brother, who has the most beautiful blue eyes…

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

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

Until next time,

Tammy

WHAT DO WE WEAR?!?

This is actually a question I get asked a lot, and even after I give suggestions of colors, how to coordinate without being “matchy-matchy” , and tips on where to shop, I still hear doubt in my clients voices when they hang up the phone.   So, I thought I would start including some visual inspiration on the blog to make things easier.

This particular ‘What to Wear Guide’ is great for just about any kind of session that is on location.  At your home, a park, a field, even an urban/downtown shoot:

And this is just a start, you can totally build on this to make it more  “you”.  Mom can add a denim jacket over the top of the dress, Dad can wear a fedora hat, you can add a funky headband for the little girl, you get the idea.  The key is to have fun and feel confident in what you are wearing.

And if you haven’t booked a family session in the last year or two, what are you waiting for?!? 

Until next time,

Tammy

Here’s a quick snapshot of some of our family fun so far, all of these were taken with a wide angle lens (distortion fun!) – enjoy!

Happy Summer!

Until next time,

Tammy

See?!  See?!  Totally cute:

A family shot (cute x 3):

At this age, the cuteness comes with a little pain (teeth coming in!).  So, what do you get a lot of?  Hands in mouth (still cute!) 

Almost naked baby on a couch.  The cute just keeps on coming!

I had a great time meeting baby *g* and his parents, they drove in from Marshall for the session.  I think it was worth the trip, I loved what we ended up with.  Gallery coming soon!

Until next time,

Tammy

Anyway, this sweet family is from Austin and a referral from a friend and neighbor via facebook <waving to J!>.  And even though it was incredibly warm hot the evening of the shoot, and we later ended up at my studio, we had a great time.

We started out with some family fun – Mom, Dad and six month old *w*.  I have been so lucky to get such great captures with families lately, this one was no exception (if I do say so myself!):

Love these of Mom and baby *w* – yum!

Next, we decided to make the short drive to the studio for a few shots.  This wasn’t in the original plan, but it worked out fabulously.  Mom couldn’t have picked the wardrobe more perfectly for my space.  See for yourself:

And this one makes me smile every time I look at it — oh, this little face!

Thanks, *R* family — it was great    Gallery coming in a few days, hang tight!

Until next time,

Tammy

So perfect… when you see them like this, you realize what an incredible gift they are:

I love this one (Mom brought the hat, major score!):

And this one, I love being able to see all of the features in detail (like her little button nose!)

Thanks Mom *K* and baby girl *k* for making the trip down to see me.  She is just beautiful and I’m so happy to have captured these first few days for you.  Gallery coming in a few days!

Until next time,

Tammy

A few sweet details:

Big sister was so sweet, with eyes that just sparkled:

Congrats *W* family on your precious new arrival!  And thank you for choosing me to photograph your beautiful children, I had a great time getting to know them 

Until next time,

Tammy

I have to start out by introducing little *z*.  Insert happy sigh here.  She is the tiniest, cutest little thing, who happened to be wearing this perfect little dress that had a slightly vintage feel to it (l.o.v.e.).  She has big, brown, melt-your-heart  eyes, and the best thing?  The fact that she wanted to hold my hand when we would walk from place to place during the session.  Insert another happy sigh here…

Next, some family time… the expressions, the light, the cute factor.  Oh my goodness, I was in photographer sensory overload and shooting as fast as my little finger would let me…

A few of Mom and baby *a*, pretty girls…

Mom and Dad with their newest addition, little *a*:

Next, some of Dad with a couple of his favorite girls.  I love both of these – the soft side of Dad and the fun side of Dad:

And last but not least, a shot of baby *a* by herself… she was so good, even at the end when I know she was tired and hungry.  Isn’t she just yummy?!?

Thanks, *L* family – I hope you love them as much as I do.  Gallery coming soon, I’ll be in touch!

Until next time,

Tammy