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Tammy Mitchell Photography bio picture

Thanks for stopping by!

I love to celebrate beautiful things!   My interests include anything crafty, colorful and fun!  I love to travel, cook, craft, design, create, entertain, decorate, sew..and the list goes on.  Stunning images inspire me and I hope I can share a few things here that will inspire you too!

I have always loved photographs.  My grandma has always taken a million pictures and it inspired me from a young age.  With my first 110 camera I captured fun memories of family vacations and everyday activities.  Since having kids my focus has turned to the art of the portrait.  In my eyes the "perfect" portrait doesn't mean a creaseless shirt and stiff poses, but instead a twinkle in the eye and a glimpse into the soul. 

My specialty is children.  I love to capture them in their natural element.  I want to capture who your child is at this moment.  The little noses, funny smiles and dirt covered faces that make them the person that they are right now. 

My approach is VERY relaxed...very "photo journalistic."  I'm not a girl that likes to pose.  My idea of a perfect shoot is to meet you somewhere fun and let your kids play and be themselves while I fade into the background.  I believe it's those moments that you truly want to remember.   Anyone can take a picture.  I want to capture a moment and tell a story.  

I'd LOVE to come play with your little ones.  Think of a place where they are happiest.  Disneyland? Chuck E Cheese?  Krispy Kreme?  Think outside the box.  Let's get together and let them explore, get dirty and have some fun!  Those WILL be your cherished memories!   

Orange County Children’s Photography: The Blue Tutu

About 6 months ago or so I got the idea to make tutus.  You know, another thing to add to my list. ;)   I had picked up these fantastic parasols in Chinatown when John and I went in May, and I had yet to put them to much good use.  I thought it would be fun to make a tutu in every color that I bought the parasols in.  I went to work making tutus, and then the busy season set in.  Christmas card shoots took over my life and the tutus and parasols got shoved in a closet and were forgotten.  Once Christmas came I was ready for a break from the camera. 

This week the weather reports have been threatening heavy rain heading our way for the week.  So, like any normal Californian I have been stocking my pantry shelves, loading up on crafts, games, and movies for the kids, and preparing to be stranded at home for the 3 days it might rain.  ;)   See, since it only rains here 3 days a YEAR, we don’t leave the house when it does. :)

Anyhoo….on Friday I got the itch to get out the camera again.  I can only stay away so long!!  I grabbed the tutus and ran miss ash over to do a shoot before the weather took a turn for the worse.  We had so much fun!

ash blue tutu collage web

Now that the creative photo juices are flowing again I have some fun ideas for valentines!!  I can’t wait to share them! :)

Have a great Monday!
-t

by Tammy

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January 18, 2010 - 12:43 pm Sandi - So cute! Love the colors!

January 18, 2010 - 5:06 pm Ashley Veater - Those pictures are TOO adorable! She looks so cute in the tutu with the parasol! Love it!

January 18, 2010 - 7:29 pm Zandi - oh man! Who is having more fun, you or her? THIS is why I need a daughter ( oh okaaay maybe there are other great reasons too) . Are these no-sew tu-tu's? And tell me you spent HOURS doing her hair so perfectly, that can't be natural!! Ps the parasol is gorgeous too !

January 19, 2010 - 7:45 am Skye - Ashley is so pretty! You'll have to teach me how to make a cute tutu.

January 19, 2010 - 1:15 pm Shannon Ashton - Sooooo cute! Love the blue! Miss you!

January 19, 2010 - 8:07 pm Jodie - SO cute! I love it. How do you get cute gal to pose so well for pics? She's perfect!

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