Hi everyone!
I hope you all had a great holiday season. I have been recuperating from elbow surgery in the midst of the portrait holiday rush so I have been late getting this post in.
In Ocala, Fl we have an annual Christmas Parade, as do most hometowns, and this year an awesome supporter to my Angels 2012 Calendar project sponsored a float dedicated to the breast cancer survivors. Chris Blair, who’s wife Sangi one of our calendar girls, wanted to support our Angels in a float. He is running for Sherif of Marion County. The float was beautifully decorated with the theme of the Angels Calendar I created with the help of my team from All About You Women’s Boutique and all the great sponsors who helped to create this awesome calendar, like Grafito Graphics and Phillips Printing and our many ad sponsors, to raise money for breast cancer victims. Please pick up a calendar from one of the sponsors and support our efforts.
I hope you enjoy some of these images and you can view them all on my Facebook page, Tammy Griffin Portrait Artist as well.
The Calendar Girl Angels are holding up their Calendar page image. We are missing a few Angels but had alternates there to stand in for them.
Chris Blair, the main sponsor for the float with Lori Timmerck of All About You Women's Boutique.
Rainey donated the use of their truck and trailer system
Our helpers holding the banner with the cover of the calendar I donated.
The Calendar Girl Angles of 2012!
The lights are now on and it is getting darker!
These angels looked awesome as it got darker!
Well Santa came in last night to help me test our newest project to help raise money for the Humane Society.
It’s called ‘Santa Paws’ and we will be at the Marketplace on Broadway on December 9th from 5:30 to 8:30 photographing your pets with Santa. Children are welcomed and they can even pull on his REAL beard!
Santa stays real busy this time of year so call now to get your spot in for this special event. You don’t want to miss this!
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I love working with other Ocala businesses that have similar clients and with Dr Tina Chandra of Chandra Smile Designs, Patricia Sutton of Neuromuscular Massage By Design, and Sarah Zuber Abbott of Salon Pandora, we are sure to have a blast helping women feel and look great! Come on by to share a little holiday cheer and maybe go home looking a little younger, and definitely looking younger!
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The weather is finally perfect for outdoor family photography. The mornings are cool and crisp. The evenings are not so humid. That means a much more fun experience for the whole family.
One of the questions I get about my services is what makes me different than the studio around the corner. Well, my friends, I have dedicated my life to learning the art and science of photography. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in photography and I am a Certified Master Photographer. I have been creating heirlooms for families for 20+ years… and some may say so what?
What that means to you is I really know what I am doing with the light, posing, composition and exposing the image in the camera. I don’t rely on Photoshop to fix any mistakes rather than to enhance what is already there. I take the time to do the assignment right giving my clients the time to be creative and get the expressions they are looking for.
So, don’t settle for less. Make sure your photographer has insurance incase anything goes wrong. Make sure the product you are paying for will last more than 5 years before changing color or fading. Don’t let just anyone create you family memories.
Just like you take care of your home, your car, your hair, you go to a professional who is really educated, certified and can back that up with credentials.
Don’t you want your family photographer to be, reliable, certified, degreed and passionate to create and preserve your family heirlooms to pass down generation to generation?
Check out my video: Click here
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At first she could only smile while you held her; then she started to sit up and hold her bottle. Holding her self up now, she is pulling away becoming more independent. Walking, she now can come back to you holding on to your legs, safe… and you know she loves you forever!
As proud parents of our most recent addition, Gabriella Rose, we could not be more pleased with the timeless images that Tammy has created for us. We will cherish these photographs for a lifetime. Thank you, it has been a pleasure to work with you! Michael & Chelsea Calabrese - Ocala, Florida
Gabriella Rose our latest Royal Bebe’ Club Graduate! Such personality. It was a pleasure to be part of her first year.
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The Angels of 2012 calendars are now ready for sale! Just $10 each to support Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! You can find these calendars at each of these sponsors as well as on line at http://www.angelsbreastcancercalendar.com/
All About You Women’s Boutique, Tammy Portrait Artist, Grafito Graphics, Phillips Printing, Palm-Kia, Ocala General Surgery, Ocala Surgical Associates, Radiology Associates, Ocala Plastic Surgery, Ocala’s Lady Jeweler, The Mojo Grill.
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I am so excited to have our unveiling date set for the Angels of 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness Calendar! Please come on out to support this worthy cause and help local women in the fight against cancer.
Pre-order your calendar today so you get one of these limited edition calendars! Call All About You Women’s Boutique at 352-236-2599. They are only $10 and all the proceeds will go to the Making Strides Foundation.
Looking back at some old images I received from my family of when I was a child and they are faded, torn and just sitting in a box, made me realize that having a few really good portraits created in my life was well worth the investment. Because most of the images will not make it much longer and many are long gone. My mom had my brother’s and my portraits done by a professional photographer during our first 3 years. I still have them and they have stood the test of time. I will cherish them forever!
Don’t let just anyone create your life long memories, trust a true professional Certified Master Photographer. Ask for their credentials just like you would your doctor, lawyer, even hair stylist!!
Please click on the It’s Priceless video link below…
It’s Priceless
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Our bunny sessions are like no others, even our children multiply! Be careful you may arrive with one but go home with quadruplicates! Seriously, this is a Expressions panel and what fun making the child and the bunnies duplicate!
I wanted to say how amazing Tammy’s work is. I am so happy and pleased with our piece of artwork. Tammy did a phenomenal job with telling a story and photography. Thank you very much Tammy for capturing such a sweet moment in our little girl’s life. Thank you, Maggie Carbonell - Ocala, Florida
Creating family portraits for me is the most fun because not only is it challenging but very rewarding. The Edgar family wanted to be photographed in front of their home, where they meet and spend time together as a family. That tree was special too and the winter foliage and color matched the room it will be displayed in. Creating Home Decor is what I do for my families. Considering where it will be displayed, the final size and relationships involved are part of what makes it successful. They also wanted a portrait painting, one of my new products. But the most important part is how they feel about the image. I think this says it all.
Bills words to describe the image I created for him and his wife: "I love you in numerous ways, countless times, in life after life, and age after age – forever. The forever so exquisitely captured by this portrait, thanks Tammy." Bill and Cynthia Edgar - Ocala, Florida
She is growing up so fast and getting braver everyday! Little Gabby was not too sure of this bunny thing. Mom loved how she was sucking on her thumb while bunny was getting closer and closer…
Gabriella, 11 months, and not sure of this bunny!
Finally she did it! She actually touched him! She was very gentle. I bet next time she will hug him!
Being Brave!
I am so excited to finally get this project I have been working on started with great partners at All About You Women’s Boutique. These ladies are the best. They took my idea and jumped on board as well as took the initiative to get this going.
We are creating a calendar to raise money locally to help women with breast cancer through the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides against Breast Cancer. Models from 35 years old to 85 years old have agreed to be photographed sharing their story to bring hope to those fighting this horrible disease.
100% of the money raised will stay in Marion County!! We are helping our own through support, services and more.
If you are interested in helping by being a sponsor for the calendar, or donating time, then call Lori and Melissa at All About You: 352-236-2599.
Stay tuned for the images as we explore these women’s souls and fighting spirits. Below is our rate sheet for sponsoring this calendar.
All About You Angels of 2012
I haven’t blogged in a while so I thought this adorable image would be appreciated. Xander, as mom and dad call him, was just a perfect baby, sleeping when we needed him to. This type of session takes so much care. Please do not try this if you do not know how to properly protect the baby. My assistant was actually assisting his position so he would not fall. Careful enahncements are made after to create this tender moment.
Xander's newborn portrait.
The charity Model Search is going on strong here at the studio and the next dates for the group sessions below. February is still cold so I have one session next week in the studio every half hour your $75 fee gets you a fantastic image for the contest! You can always have a private session by calling the studio. Don’t waste time as I will fill up fast and only have private sessions available.
I had the pleasure to photograph a very fun family, the Fakhoury family. I have photographed them through the years and this time they wanted to dress in their traditional outfits in their home which I wouldn’t have created this any other place. I loved how the architecture framed them and gave these extraordinary outfits the perfect foundation to tell their spiritual story. There will be more to show on this family later… stay tuned!
We loved working with Tammy Griffin and appreciate her professionalism, talent and great skills. We are happy to recommend her to all our friends. Thank you Tammy for making it such a fun and memorable experience. - Manal Fakhoury - Ocala, Florida
My first children’s promotion of the year! I am real excited to help this awesome charity, the Now I lay Me Down to Sleep foundation. Go to their website to learn more.
On my baby plans, I really enjoy watching these little people change and grow into toddlers. It amazes me how fast they grow! From the moment they can smile to watching them discover their hands to sitting up, then trying to stand, I try to capture each little person’s personality without too much interference unless we are trying to capture that smile at the camera.
This is Gabriella's mom's favorite image from this 6 month session. This image will be part of their baby panel. Mom was so excited about this image she kept calling to ask when I would have it on the blog. Well, finally after the holiday's frantic rushing, here is your sweet Gabrella.
Daddy's little girl! This is his favorite. Such a little cutie.
I just finished this beautiful panel of Kaira in dance poses. She loves dance and at the wise age of 8 years old want to be a dancer when she grows up. She was a doll to photograph doing what she loves! Her mom wanted to preserve this time in her daughter’s life so they could look back and never forget her biggest joy in her life at this time.
Kaira in Dance!
Another dance image panel I created of Ani and I just had to put this one up as well. Her mom is a dance instructor! Just look at that form!
Ani
I have the pleasure to do some promotional specials at the Marketplace on Broadway, a high end woman’s clothing store in Ocala, a few times a year. Mary Stevens, the owner and friend, lets me transform her back room into a professional portrait studio. Recently Mary added another dog to her store. Along with Lilly a super laid back yellow lab, she added Spanky an adorable french bull dog. Of course I had to capture this little one on our Portraits with your Furry Friends promotion Nov. 5th.
- Just about 9+ weeks old… Weclome Spanky!
- Captured on the spot, getting ready for a good ear scratch. I love his cute expression!
Photographing pets, like two year olds, can be very challanging while at the same time so rewarding. When I can capture an animal that evokes an emotional response in the final image it seems to jump off the page and comes to life. I feel that Kalaig does just that. Her sweet disposition and tenderness her owners, Maryanne and John, described to me seems to come alive here.. don’t you feel it?
"Kalaig"
