Finally. 2009 in 4 minutes. http://www.tammyswales.com/blogging/interesting-world-view-rochester-ny-wedding-portrait-photographer.html
13 days ago
I realized…when I thought about doing a “year in review” post (that would be 2009 peeps. I might be a wee bit behind. lol) that when brides meet with me I show them wedding images…and when families meet with me I show them family images…and when seniors meet with me…I show them senior images…
very rarely do I mix and cross over these groups with each other. So…since I thought it might be interesting to push everyone into one slideshow (read: laaazzzyy ::laughing::) — so that there’s a record of 2009 visually all together in one place. It’s pretty cool.
Some images you’ve seen…some you haven’t. And no, this isn’t EVERYONE who I worked with this year — that slideshow would be about 4000 hours long (not really — but I wanted to fit it into one song – -so this is my best shot)…so I pulled images that appealed to me TODAY. If I worked on a slideshow tomorrow — it would be completely different. So…gather what you want about my mood today — here is 2009 in 4 minutes. Put your seatbelt on please.
Click on the image. Ra ra ah ah ah….
Gawd. I love what I do.
Love seeing the different perspectives, and both photographs are absolutely gorgeous!
WOW.. gorgeous
This makes me smile every time I look at it. And I just wanted to share. Here’s to finding the quiet moments amidst chaos!
So lalala I’m just going to pretend that my blog wasn’t completely neglected during the holiday season! ::whistling::
So here’s the thing. I have these two uber cool event tickets to give away — courtesy of the AMAZING people over at Well Wed Magazine! There is going to be the COOLEST Bridal Event EVER at the Memorial Art Gallery! Will I be there! Of course! Wandering around chatting and talking to my friends! So come with!
I know some of the things that are happening during this event. I know the people who are displaying their INCREDIBLE talents for you to be inspired by. I know I am every single day.
If you are unfamilar with WellWed..where’ve you been? Hiding? Norway? ::laughing::
So. If you want to come and hang out and get free cool stuff and meet amazing people for FREE — shoot me an email letting me know WHY you want to go (hint: answer buried somewhere in this blog post!). I have two free tickets — I want to SHARE! Check out the Details of the Event Here…
Hurry!
A Wedding Affair The Finger Lakes
Saturday January 23, 2010
Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
500 University Avenue
Rochester, NY
Doors open at 3:00 pm
Couture Fashion Show begins at 6:30 pm
A Gift Box filled with over $100 worth of goodies (one per couple)
A copy of Martha Stewart Weddings and Vermont Vows / WellWed
Complimentary seminars & Workshops with industry experts
Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres, champagne, cake tasting, wine tasting, cigar rolling, and other fine delectable treats.
An opportunity to win a Gift Certificate Bouquet with up to $8,000 of Gift Certificates (featuring certificates for: Spa Services, Restaurants, Event Rentals & more?)
The chance to participate in our silent auction featuring up to $10,000 worth of jewelry & gifts (to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation)
OMG. why would I want to go??? First, to meet a photographer who inspires me to better myself! You!!! It would be an absolute honor to meet you. Second, what a better way to spend the day then engrossed in pure talent and knoweledge. Wow. that would be amazing! Thanks for the post.
Tammy, I would go just to hang with you. Seriously, you are the coolest. 
wish I were free to go – sounds amazing! I would have loved to participated as well – a funky spin on the traditional flower girl dresses… maybe next year?? have a blast!
I know I’ve shown a couple of these images before…but looking at them in totality made me feel like I wanted to share them as a group. Cuz they are so cool. And Mary is so cool. See — she waited and thought about having pics done with her horse and dog for two years — before she made the decision to hire me. Our pets are not around forever — and you know — i get this because my beloved dog lulu is nearing 11 — and it’s so hard. so hard to think that someday she won’t be there to snore at my feet. So it always touches me to see what strong relationships and bonds people develop with their pet family. I was so honored to be a part of this.
And the images are SMOKIN’!!!!!!!!!!
and…what about THIS!!
Oh. And in case you were wondering? Here’s what Mary had to say about this. (hey. she said I could, right? so I AM!):
OH MY GOD!! MY LITTLE JOE!!
wow, that is soooo coool!! i’m am just about bawling looking at those!
they DO ROCK, they are just full of emotion! and look at little joe’s smile. oh my God. wow. you really did such an awesome job Tammy, thank you so so so much! you caputred the love for sure, wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to do it! and that really is not that easy to do, when you have not ever met the person, dog or horse before!!
You’re awesome Tammy!! Thank you so much for your talent and effort. That’s why I picked you – because your eye captures the emotion, and the “real” moments. Thank you for that excellent christmas present you just gave me of a WHOLE blog post, whoa!! You’ve totally made my whole day, week, and winter…I’m going to just be salivating over these images for weeks & months to come! Thank you for understanding my love for Kill & Patty, and having the heart to capture it. Your work is just amazing!
I can’t wait to give you a hug in person,
WITH MUCH LOVE,
Mary
(ps…feel free to use any of my comments for testimonials if ever needed!)
AWwwwwwwwwwe-Sum stuff as always!!! : )
In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. ~Aaron Rose
these are wonderful
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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1.26.2010
Amazing.. I am truly in awe of your work! Wow! What life would be like if I could see the world the way you do thru your lens! You rock! –Kerry–
2.04.2010
Since this was the year I “found” you. It was a great collection of images, most that just made me smile. Fun music too!