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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!   

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{Picture Perfect} Summer Session Starts Monday!!! Three Spots Left!!

This session has filled up quickly like expected!   If you would like to start taking amazing pictures THIS summer…don’t miss out!  If you are the proud owner of a Digital SLR camera (you know, one of those fancy cameras that you bought at costco or somewhere that allows you to change lenses) that you use...

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Orange County Children’s Photographer: The Impromptu Shoot

  Yesterday I received a package I had been waiting for…some super cute new hats for Pink Peppermint.  I ran Ash outside to snap a few pics for the store on the driveway.  Within a few minutes I had a crowd all asking me to take their pictures too…it was too cute!  Here are a...

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{Picture Perfect} Online Digital Photography Class: Session #3 Now Enrolling starts May 1st

I can’t even believe how much fun I am having with these classes.  It is SO fun to see how everyone is learning through their pictures and the questions and emails that I get.  I feel like I am making great new friends from all over the world!! It is so fun to share a...

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Hostess with the Mostess: Political Parties

No, not the kind of political party you’re thinking. We’re talking a good old fashioned red, white and blue bash. Last week I hosted a meet the candidate night. There’s a local guy here running for senate and I wanted a chance to listen to him speak and see who he was and what he...

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Tammy Mitchell Photography and {Picture Perfect} are on facebook!!!

Well, it’s official.  I took the leap.  I created a fan page for the blog and {Picture Perfect} on Facebook.  I thought it would be a great place for those of you that have taken the course, are taking the course, who may be thinking about taking the course, and those of you that just have...

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Online Photography Classes: {Picture Perfect} Session 2–Now Enrolling

I can’t believe that this week marks the fourth week of class!!  I am having a blast and it is SO fun to see how everyone is learning through their pictures and the questions and email that I get.   We have been having fun chats on the message board and I feel like I am making great...

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Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night

I can’t believe it’s here!  Where has the time gone???  I have a few presents to announce…. and extra Merry Christmas to: Winner of Pink Peppermint Design Giveaway: Melissa Winner of the Red Possum Capelet Giveaway: Sandi Winner of the Flora Bond Giveaway: Cindy Barriga and…. the winner of the big kahuna $200 worth of...

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Days of Giveaways: Pink Peppermint Design

Well, we definitely need a few hair accessories to go with all these cute clothes we’re giving away!   How about $50 dollars worth of goodies???  Head on over to Pink Peppermint Design and let me know what your favorite is.  I’ve been loving working with felt lately! Leave a comment here letting me know your favorite….I know...

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Days of Giveaways-Calling all Photo Enthusiasts: {Picture Perfect} Online Classes GIVEAWAY!

  I am SO excited!!  The debut of {Picture Perfect} is almost here!!  January 4th we open the virtual classroom to teach all you DSLR owners that never leave auto mode how to actually USE your camera  and get GREAT results.  Would you like to join me and a classroom full of excited students???  I’d...

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Days of Giveaways: Red Possum

Oh, my goodess.  I have been SO excited to show you all this!!  When I first spotted these on etsy I couldn’t resist contacting Sarah at Red Possum and asking her if I could introduce her as one of my favorite things…I mean, these are SO gorgeous!!!  I was so quick to contact her because...

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