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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!   

Category Archives: creative gift giving

everday life: first in july and cute ideas for homemade patriotic t-shirts

i have to laugh.  i LOVE the first in july.  at least that’s how it’s known in our house thanks to our sweet little ash.  fourth of july is first in july.  and it’s one of her favorite holidays.  as a matter of fact, that is how any patriotic item is known… it is “in...

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southern california children’s photographer: i {shoot} kids

lol!  I always have to laugh when I’m talking about shooting my kids, or other people’s.  It just sounds so funny!!  I have been agonizing over this decision for quite some time now and I have just decided that right now, this is the best decision for our family.  As many of you know, I am...

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make this: summer fun advent calendar

So, have you heard it yet…I’m SURE you have.  The kids (at least around here) have now officially been out of school for 5 days…it’s the dreaded “MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM I’m bored” and “what are we going to do today????” Remember my quest to be more organized this summer??  I think I may have just managed to...

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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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Make This: Cute Crafty Ideas for Easter

  Andy has Friday off for his birthday (at least that’s what he thinks…actually it’s for Good Friday, but when you’re 7 it’s more fun to think it’s for your birthday! ) so I’ve been trying to come up with some fun Easter ideas todo that day.  Here are a few of my favorites so...

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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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make this: homemade valentines

I’ll admit it…I LOVE valentine’s day.  Not so much for the mushy romantic stuff, mor for the fun, cute stuff.  It gives me a great excuse to make all kinds of cute, kinda cheesy stuff that you can get away with on a day like this. This year my valentines have taken on a beach...

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Make This: How to Make Adorable Matchbox Valentines

I have been saving this one for you for almost a year!!  I ran across it last year just after valentines and saved these pictures to share this year just in time for valentines.  They are seriously SO cute and easy.  I am headed to albertsons today to grab some matchboxes (about $1.50 for 10...

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