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Rochester NY Wedding Photographer | Mary and Ryan and Dogs Oh My!

April 23, 2010

You may remember Mary and her awesome dog and horse shoot from last summer… I remember us discussing how she was dating this great guy…how happy she was…and it was obvious – -she absolutely glowed when his name came up!

Fast forward to the fall when I get an AMAZING call from Mary — that she and Ryan were engaged!  They are getting married this fall — and as it should be — they BOTH glow when they are together.  Ryan loves animals and nature as much as Mary does — I can’t wait to see what crazy details they come up with for their wedding day.

As the day approached for their engagement shoot — I was watching the weather and realized that the day we were going to shoot was supposed to be AWFUL — so I shot a quick email and basically BEGGED them to shoot with me TODAY as it was sunny and pretty and I really really wanted a nice day for them…needless to say — they said yes, and although it was CRAZY cold out — we still managed to have fun with their cool dogs and great light.

I can’t believe I got all four of them in the same frame…sitting at the same time!

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The light!  The light!

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This field was awesome.  I don’t know if Mary and Ryan LOVED being all up in the brush — but it LOOKED cool.  And that is what is important in photographs, eh?

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I’m not afraid to tell you this:  I took this one only for Mary.  ;)

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Dear Mary and Ryan.  I had fun.  I love your dogs.  And you two are so great together.  Love Tam.  PS:  Please bring dogs to wedding.  ::grin::

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gwyneth colleen
4.23.2010

great jorb on that first one! i did a shoot w/ a couple and their dogs last summer, and i’m not gonna lie…i felt like i RULED THE ENTIRE WORLD when i got all 4 of them in the same frame looking at me.

shooting ppl + animals takes skillz. good thing they called the tam!

 
 

 

There’s Something Interesting About a World View | Rochester NY Wedding and Portrait Photographer

January 26, 2010

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….

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Kerry Cannan
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–

debbie
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!

hey congrats saw you mentioned in an article a few times in amerian photo

 
 

 

Girl. Horse. Dog. | Rochester NY Pet Photographer

December 4, 2009

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’!!!!!!!!!!

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and…what about THIS!!

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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!)

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Mike Romano
12.04.2009

AWwwwwwwwwwe-Sum stuff as always!!! : )

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Week Peek: A Recap | Rochester NY Photographer

August 19, 2009


Here we are.  The absolute HEART of busy season.  I don’t know if you know this about me — but I follow over 500 blogs daily.  (I know, right?  Srsly.)  I don’t read them every day — but I do know this — that right now is when you find your favorite bloggers — photographers especially — sort of trail off into silence…or a post begging you to understand how busy they are.  ::grin::

So I am blogging to tell you:  I am busy.  I am blogging.  And I am here.  Crazed.  But here.

This week (okay.  last week.  I am a wee bit behind in most things in my life.  ::grin::).

Here’s all the fun stuff I got to do:

Jess and I re-wrote the FAQ section on the blog.  That sounds boring, doesn’t it?  But truly, it was fun to work with Jess on it and fun to see it all come together so awesomely (is that a word?)!

I put together some FUN AND CRAZY WEDDING SLIDESHOWS for Kelly and DanBrooke and Dave, and Bethany and Patrick.  But only check them out if you’re serious.  My slideshows are long and elaborate and I am in love with every single one of them.  Also – let me know what you think — cuz I’m still working on a format…

A 70th birthday party with a PUPPY and BOYS and LAKE and SAND.  Could the day have been more perfect?  I think not.  It was so much fun!

Seniors.  If you are looking at my photographs and thinking – wow.  I love those  – I need Tammy to take MINE ( or my son/daughter or my neighbor who’s a senior or the girl in Ontario) — my answer:  get.on.the.calendar.  My sessions are booking so fast my head is spinning.  But there’s still some.  Grab one.  that’s all I’m saying.

And for the record:  when did seniors get so sophisticated and beautiful?  I know.  a definite fact.  That I NEVER looked so good.  And my senior pictures?  Big ol’ zit right in the middle of my nose.  The Rudolph Series.  Nice.  ::laughing::

An AMAZING WEDDING with two families that were beyond wonderful.  And a couple of silly fun incidents (hello — the priest almost fell on me!) that made taking photographs EXTRA fun!

A guitarist with dreams of making it big and writing his own music.  Rock on!

A family of girls so beautiful that I could NOT take ONE bad picture.  Not one.

Did I mention the PUPPY yet?  OMG.

I love this time of year.  One of my photo buddies said — you know Tam, you use sun flare A LOT — but somehow…I never get tired of it!  Right?!  I NEVER get tired of it!  So stay OUT SUNSHINE!

Here’s my recap in the VIZZUUUAAALLLL:


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Rachel H
8.19.2009

Tammy, I spent the morning organizing business receipts, and you spent the morning doing this??? you’re always amusing and wonderful. your life inspires mine.

Jason Dufair
8.19.2009

Tasty, tasty. The dog is too much! And the dude rocking on the water. You have the coolest job ever, T.

tara leigh
8.19.2009

i was sooooo excited to watch p&b’s slideshow… and it made me smile and giggle just as much as i knew it would. you are such a wonderful friend, photographer, and inspiration. seriously… love you to bits. and bits.

and bits. :)

debbie McGeorge
9.28.2009

I continue to scroll down your blog… I am blown away. I continue to think I have a favorite and then I see more!

 
 

 

Making Beautiful Images is Amazing to Me | Rochester NY Wedding Photographer

August 7, 2009

So.  This week.

Here’s the cliff note version:

wedding.  fun.  pink.  amazing sunset.  (you’ll have to wait for those however.  they’re still a secret.  ::grin::)

senior Bryanna with the most.amazing.hair.and.blue.eyes.ever.

crazy fam session that included sand eating (8 month old) and falling into the lake (3 year old).  Yep.  I laughed the entire time.  So freaking cute!

a pair of adorable Llapso’s and their moms and a great sunset.  but lots of mosquitos.  You’d be surprised at how many mosquitos I have to photoshop off people’s faces at this time of year.  srsly.

an engagement session that started with a soccer ball being kicked quite dramatically at the poor fiance.  And yep.  My suggestion.  Luckily Victor didn’t actually HIT her with the ball.  But I made a note to self:  bad idea.  ::grin::

Whirlwind week.  New ideas.  New components that I can hardly wait to share with you…but I must.  Self restraint is never good for me — but I am trying to improve as I get older — so you’ll have to stick with me and see when it rolls.  But I mean it — so cool.

Without further ado…I give you:  this week in pictures.  Sort of.  this week in sneak peeks for clients.

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Rock and Roll Tam. | Rochester NY Wedding Photographer

July 31, 2009

Recap.

Busy.

Twins.

Nutritionist.

Dogs.

Weddings.

Seniors.

Maternity.

Engagement. Wait. no. no engagement shoot this week. ::laughing:: I must be delirious!

These are seriously fun to put together. You should see me in front of the computer peering at all of my images from the week. It occurred to me that it might be good for you to understand my workflow (right? cuz you’ve been laying awake at night thinking…I wonder…what Tammy’s workflow is…yeah. I know.)

When I photograph a person…or a wedding…or a dog…I have to immediately go home and look at the images. Sometimes I get so excited about images that I want to leave the shoot and go home and immediately start working on them! Just kidding (sort of). ::laughing:: I always give my clients a sneak peek. Digital has made us all immediate gratification junkies. I see everyone (me too) peering at the images on the back of your cameras — I so get that. So I edit up one or two images and post them. Usually on my facebook first…or email (if it’s boudoir, obviously) if the client prefers that instead…or doesn’t…have…a…facebook…account. Did I just say that outloud?That doesn’t really happen, right?

So. Sneak peek done — my lovely and efficient assistant Jess contacts the client and puts them on the calendar for their proofing appointment. Yep. I do it all in person. Because I like to SEE you react to your images. It means a lot to me — so I make this a priority. So my point being — that I work on images twice — first time is the sneak peek — second time is in preparation for the client seeing the images — so sometimes you’ll recognize a person (or dog or wedding) you saw two weeks ago. Sometimes I pull out old images and work on them just for the fun of it. Those might show up too. I just can’t promise that all my stuff is chronological. It’s more “tammylogical” which makes way less sense but is much more fun. (at least…in MY opinion. ::grin::)


But first…lest you think ALL my work is perfect (because it’s so easy to show only the GOOD stuff) here’s a moment that I LOVE actually, from my session with one year old twins — (happy birthday AJ and Sophie!)…this makes me laugh every time I see it: twinsneak Rock and Roll Tam.  | Rochester NY Wedding Photographer


haha  — funny right?  I love everyone’s mouths in this image.  I should add speech bubbles!

Here’s the pretty stuff:

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2 Comments

Beth
7.31.2009

YES add speech bubbles! haha! You are so amusing Tammy! :)

monique
8.07.2009

oh my heck! so funny! Love this post Tammy!

 
 

 

Two boys. Two cats. A dog. Two guitars. And Kung Fu. | Rochester NY Family Photographer

December 31, 2008

Scene One:  Dear Tammy.  I found your blog and love your work.  I’d like you to photograph my son and I.

Scene Two:  Enter Tammy.  Father & Son laugh nervously.  You want what?

Scene Three:  Father issues world’s best quote to Tammy:  “I can’t believe I’m paying you for this”

Hahahaa.  I’m still laughing over that comment.  Jeff and his son C.  were amazing in front of the camera.  It’s not easy sometimes being photographed by me — I’m the first to admit it — because I play off many things while I’m shooting — environment, interactions between people, pets, light, color.  I ask you to do things that you think are weird.

Mostly you like the images later.  ::grin::

So much fun shooting these two — the images are amazing and we got a wild RANGE of types of images — so I’m happy.  I work best when the people who PAY ME (nod to Jeff ::grin::) also are willing to deviate from their original ideas and let me just play.  That’s when it’s fun.

So thanks guys!

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gwyneth colleen
1.03.2009

oooh, i love that top one. and the 2nd one. when you come shoot w/ me in june, you will meet najib, and you will be converted to a cat-lover by the awesomeness that is a bengal.

Kim
1.22.2009

“I work best when the people who PAY ME (nod to Jeff ::grin::) also are willing to deviate from their original ideas and let me just play. That’s when it’s fun.”

Isn’t this the honest truth.

melissa
1.24.2009

super kung fu :)

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It’s Hard Not to Share Everything… | Rochester NY Engagement Photographer

December 30, 2008

When you have a family/dog/engagement session…you end up with a lot of different and cool pics…so here’s one more of an important family member:  Sophie.

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Dear Santa Claus | Rochester NY Dog Photographer

December 24, 2008

We are waiting very patiently here in Rochester NY for you to come and bring me us lots of presents.  I am especially hoping for a new tug toy (hint hint).  Hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing well.  But Santa…I’m telling you this:

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If you don’t get here soon…I am doing my best, but Imay have to eat the cookie I left out for you.  Love, Lulu beloved pet of Tammy Swales.

Hope your holiday is wonderful!

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gwyneth colleen
12.24.2008

ha. this post is amazing.

Lilac Inthavong
12.28.2008

Hey, I recognize that kind of treat! Aww, I hope Lulu is liking them!

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the good. the bad. | Rochester NY Pet Photographer

December 16, 2008

I just love these dogs.  Rhodesian Ridgebacks and completely gorgeous and full of energy.  Even the 13 year old came out to play with us!

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And then…a few minutes later…

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