and I am one happy photographer. I am ONE happy photographer. I am one HAPPY photographer!
I had time to play with some ideas during a session yesterday and the images make my heart smile every single time. Here’s a sneak….oh man. see what I mean?! LOVE.
Wait. What?
You didn’t think this is REALLY my last wedding did you?! No. I didn’t think so. It was, however, my last wedding of 2009. The. Last. One.
Now. The rest of November and December I get to whip all these weddings into shape for the brides and grooms who are waiting for some rocking images. You know I love you guys! I have more to say about that (don’t I always?) but first…doods…how COOL are these? The Inn on Broadway is the most BEAUTIFUL room ever for receptions. I love it there!
Yummy yummy yummy.
Tammy, thanks so much for the great job taking pictures for my daughters wedding. It was a fabulous job on your part!
Tammy,
You made such a great impression on me—your style is both very professional and also humorous which somehow doesn’t sound like the best combo for wedding pics. You definitely have transformed photography into an art!
Pam Kostecke
love that light sistah! you rock!
Flowers are handmade by the UBER Talented Diane at DK Designs! I remember S sharing the link with me early on and being SO EXCITED about these flowers. I remember thinking…eh. CLAY flowers? Are they going to be weird? So not weird. So AMAZING and cool. And SO MUCH FUN TO PHOTOGRAPH. Cuz you know…having fun is why I do what I do! Now I’ll tell you a little secret: it’s possible that we’re all going to be in a top secret project — more later — if it really happens! ::wink:: Woot woot!
I have to tell you that everyone LOVES the photos (as do we)!! Our friends have said that the pictures are beautiful, sexy and belong in a magazine. My mother is so excited and she said that she is so happy to have you for our wedding. (She even said she likes the serious ones, which is surprising.) I just thought you should hear the compliments that we are hearing. THANK YOU!!
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There are a couple of things to think about embedded in this series of images…can you guess what they are?
First — trust is important. You should like and TRUST your photographer with your wedding day. I was thinking about this while I was editing Shailer’s dress images. See…I stole this dress. Maybe not “stole”… that is a harsh word…but “borrowed” may be more like it. And I took it outside. (I told them I was taking it outside in my own defense. ::laughing::) Now. Outside has A LOT of different interpretations…it could mean…oh…just out on the porch…or it could mean…”I’m going to hang it from that tree”…or…it could mean “do you think they are looking?” and a mad dash across the street carefully carrying the dress to the absolutely GORGEOUS field down the road.
Trust. There should be no doubt about what your photographer wants to do — because you are paying them to BE your eyes…you hire them for their viewpoint. And creativity. And technical skills. And experience. But this is not about those things (lalala). This is about pushing your comfort level to be able to believe that your photographer gets you….gets what you are about…what you like…how you feel….and is still able to delight you and surprise you.
Sometimes being a photographer is HARD! ::laughing::
So back to the mad dash across the street. Yes. I am careful. SUPER careful. But here’s how I think: if you don’t take a few risks…push a few boundaries…you miss opportunities to have images that NO ONE ELSE has. I always think…your wedding is unique. It is about YOU. Why do you want the same images everyone else has? Shouldn’t it be as unique as you are? Do I sound like a commercial? ::laughing:: I don’t mean to. I really think about these things. I sit in front of the computer for a gazillion hours…and it gives one LOTS of time to think.
So. Just so you know…I confessed to Shailer immediately after her dress had it’s own private adventure. She laughed in the amazing way she has and just told me she trusted me. And that my loyal blog reader (hi mom again) THAT is what it is all about.
Thanks S.
I’d trust you to steal my dress 
These are awesome, T!
Awesome, and extraordinarily written!
HAHA! I love that you did this. I feel the same way and usually jokingly tell my brides, “I’m gonna steal your dress now!”. 
Love the detail shot of the bodice and the not so subliminal message posted.
TS synonymous with trust:)
Love your story around these fun photos. Risk taking (with care, as you mentioned) almost always pays off! Thanks for sharing!
OMG, LMBO! What a great post. So true. Granted, my photographers didn’t run off with my dress, but to your point, trust your photographer! Love the photos!
Love these shots Tammy and I wanted to wish you a Very Happy Holiday Season
I know who you are.
You are thinking about the holidays (sort of). You think…hey! It might be a good idea to get our family photographs taken so we can….
A. Have them.
B. Give them as Holiday Gifts
C. Print them up in holiday cards to send out!
Right? Don’t try to hide it. I know the thought has crossed your mind. But. It is the middle of NOVEMBER. And if you have any HOPE of having me take your family photographs…
You should call or email me right away. You have until December 1st.
So if you’re reading this and thinking…OMG I have to do this…remember…
I know who you are.
PS — These families are WAY ahead of you.
Awesome Tammy- these all made me smile, 2 particularly!! Thank you so much again, you ROCK!
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Catch up.
Someone said something nice about me – -holla!
A tiny sneak peek. SO MANY MORE NEED TO BE POSTED. And will. Soon.
I’m playing catch up now too. It’s even worse when you’re sickipoo! Feel better soon love!
Feel better.
Breathe deep.
Breathe deeper.
<3
Love these!! The dof on the underpass shot is just divine!
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12.01.2009
these are wonderful