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June 30, 2009HOW long has it been since I’ve blogged? Yeah. That long.
So…I reached an interesting point where I got so busy that I um…ahem…got a little behind. And I looked long and hard at where I wanted to be compared to where I was and decided I needed to make some radical changes in the tammyswales.com world.
I needed help. Serious help. (Now…those of you who are my FRIENDS can stop laughing and saying “we’ve been telling you that for YEARS Tam” — not THAT kind of help. ::laughing::)
So. I created a “help wanted” ad. And I heard from some AMAZING people who would have been awesome additions to the Tammy Swales brand. (I love being a brand…it sounds so…cool.) But once I received Jessica’s letter and resume — really — there was no other choice. She was made for me. She….completes me. ::grin::
So — Jess is my new addition to Tammy Swales Photography and if you are contacting me about photographing you or your wedding or your child or your dog or your fiance or your mother — you will likely be contacted by a very cheery, sunshiney person who has all the answers, is very organized and basically keeps me on task when I show signs of being distracted.
An upside and maybe..possibly a downside of working for a photographer is that it is almost an OBLIGATION to be photographed. Repeatedly. In different scenarios and settings. I mean…I think I have to add it into the job description. “Must be guinea pig for any and all photographic ideas for Tammy Swales”.
Today — Jess got her first taste of that. I wanted some Kick Butt pics of her to announce how cool I think it is that she’s working with me. And somehow…her boyfriend wandered into some of the images…which possibly means I have to expand the job description to include all relatives of said employee as well. ::grin:: Of course I am just kidding.
We have a lot to do and a lot to share, Jess and I — so stay tuned — I have been SUPER BUSY and the images — OMG the images are AMAZING.
Without further ado — meet Jess. She can be reached directly at Jess@tammyswales.com — and I’m sure you will adore working with her as much as I do.


And here’s the part where John jumps in…how can I resist these two? Cuteness personified? Seriously?




(Hey. How’d that jumping shot get in here?!)
Then I asked Jess to demonstrate how working for me “looked”. I think she’s going to fit right in around here.

So my best friend and I have been friends since…what? 7th grade? We’ve known each other for a LOOONNNGGG time — and still talk 4 times a day. What in heavens name do we find to talk about? I don’t know. All I know is my day doesn’t feel complete until I check in. That’s what friends are for, right?
So last night night I got to see Emily. Emily who I remember being BORN is now an amazing actor and aspiring Broadway star. (well. not YET. but soon. don’t tell her mom I said that.)
Her school is performing Seussical the Musical and I went to see it last night. I can honestly say the kids and the organizers completely blew me away with their professionalism, energy and talent. I was soooo proud!






“Tammy Swales….Broadway photographer”
These are just killer shots!
Great captures!










6.30.2009
She looks like a great addition…and an added bonus for HER is that she get’s phenomenal photographs of her and her boyfriend. Seriously [srsly], those are amazing!! We should get together soon!!!
6.30.2009
get’s? Umm, yeah. That would be “gets.” Dork.
6.30.2009
Wait a dog gone minute here … I recognize this girl from somewhere … Oh I remember now it was the eyes … Tammy we have not met, but these are way so excellent pictures! I am glad for you and Jessica … KMS
7.01.2009
I am THRILLED that you found Jess, Tammy. I’m glad that when you asked, the universe answered in kind. Probably because you have the universe’s direct email address.
7.01.2009
Tammy Swales!!! Congrats to you girl! I hope it makes your life a whole lot more wonderful!
7.01.2009
Love the pics tammy!!! You two are a match made in heaven
I like the new blog too!!! I need one of these