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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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jr1 copy Two boys.  Two cats.  A dog.  Two guitars.  And Kung Fu.  |  Rochester NY Family Photographer

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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 :)

 
 

 

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!

 
 

 

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!

How can these dogs look so perfect and innocent one minute…dog2 the good. the bad. |Rochester NY Pet Photographer

And then…a few minutes later…

dog the good. the bad. |Rochester NY Pet Photographer

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Everyone Loves Their Pets | Rochester NY Pet Photographer

December 15, 2008

And Josh and Erin are no exception.  Erin emailed me wanting photos of themselves and their “adorable chinchillas”.  I admit to thinking…”awww they call their children chinchillas — how cute!”

It’s a good thing that through subsequent emails I figured out that they were ACTUAL chinchillas.  Otherwise I would have been REALLY SURPRISED when they walked in the door.  ::laughing::

Erin and Josh — thank you soo much for a fun shoot.  You are my first chinchilla people!  ::grin::

Here’s your sneak peek:

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c1 web Everyone Loves Their Pets | Rochester NY Pet Photographer

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DENISE
12.15.2008

That is super cute.

melissa
12.27.2008

oh my goodness chinchilla santa’s sooo freaking cute!!

 
 

 

The Three Amigos | Rochester NY Dog & Pet Photographer

November 24, 2008

Um yeah.  Personality?  Check.  Adorable?  Check. Knock me over with enthusiasm?  Check.

dog The Three Amigos | Rochester NY Dog & Pet Photographer

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Your best friend… |

March 6, 2008

I love capturing that emotion — can’t you feel the love between these two?  More to follow.

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teri
3.06.2008

oh….what a sweet little dachshund face. you totally captured the moment.

teri

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I’m important to my dog. |

January 31, 2008

For a variety of reasons…

In this photograph lulu helps me set up the lighting for an indoor shoot and gets an itchy spot taken care of as a bonus.

We’re both happy!

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Jen
2.01.2008

Beautiful!

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Dog Love |

December 20, 2007

I love how this turned out from one of my dog sessions.  Hope the recipient loves it as much as I do!

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Happy Holidays — Light Crayon Style |

December 17, 2007

Sometimes a photograph can turn out unexpectedly amusing — and this is how I feel about this one.  My intention was to have a sweet photograph of my dog Lulu — some holiday lights and snow.  But…this is what I got instead.  It makes me laugh.

So…happy holidays — from tammy and lulu and all the gang here!  Hope it’s as unexpected, funny and relaxed as Lulu!
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