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

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

Little baby “z” was almost too presh for words…

Until next time,

Tammy

Celebrating her one year birthday… meet little miss *m* (warning:  super cute baby ahead!) :

Until next time,

Tammy

…the best shots are the ones that are the least expected 

Until next time,

Tammy

Longview Texas Baby Photographer Portfolio

Baby *b* came in recently for her 9 month session, and as always, it’s hard to believe time has gone by so quickly!  At our session, she was full of smiles, offering lots of words/sounds and she was very mobile in her crawling.  In fact, she gave me (and her Mom!) quite the little workout!

Baby *b* always gives great expressions, this one was no exception:

It was a little chilly, but we ventured outside for a bit — I love how the evening light shows off her pretty blue eyes:

And this one, oh how I love thee!

And finally, a little black and white:

Thanks baby *b* and I’ll see you soon for your one year session!

Until next time,

Tammy

East Texas Baby Photography

I am really behind on blogging, but I just had to share some images from a recent newborn session.  Baby *p* was such a beautiful baby girl, and so sweet, I had to show her off with her own blog post:

More blog shares to come in a few days!

Until next time,

Tammy

Had the pleasure of photographing six week old Luca at the studio a few days ago.  He came with his own adoring paparazzi that included Mom, Dad, and his sweet grandmother who has been in the States for a visit since his birth.  The paparazzi even brought a video camera to capture his first official “shoot”.  Six weeks old and he’s already working the rock star status!  Way to go, Luca!

Check out his big, brown eyes and of course, even a yawn gets a reaction (can you blame them, how cute is his yawn?!)

I think if Dad could sop Luca up with a biscuit, he probably would.  He’s a teeny-tiny bit crazy about his baby boy… don’t you think?

And finally, a few shots with Mom… I think she’s a little enamored with Luca too.  The shot on the left… um, hello, how fair is it to look that stunning SIX WEEKS after giving birth?  Not that I’m jealous at all.  Nope, not me.  So incredibly *not* jealous!  Really!

Thanks “G” family, I had a great time photographing your new little family.  I look forward to watching baby Luca grow.

Until next time,

Tammy