Simply Elegant Photography - Tina Mercer » admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog Simply Elegant Photography Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:58:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Fun + Fabulous = Stephanie and Josh http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/fun-fabulous-stephanie-and-josh/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/fun-fabulous-stephanie-and-josh/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:52:24 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=1006 Well you know there’s a saying where there’s fun + fabulous that equals Stephanie and Josh….. Stephanie and Josh lives in Tampa, Florida and came for a visit with their lovely friends in Tallahasse, Florida and decided to to met me in Tallahasse for a fun photo shoot.  Well it turns out Stephanie and Josh are two fun, loving, a happy couple who recently got married and I think they are still “honeymooning”.  You see Stephanie and Josh recently got married in Las Vegas and I must admit I was invited to watch their wedding LIVE in Vegas.. I was so happy for Stephanie to get married in Vegas, her wedding was absolutely incredible.  She was a beautiful bride no doubt.  I’ve know Stephanie for a long time, when I first met her at my house, I think we spent like 2 hrs just talking about things in general & etc and we’ve hit it off every since.. Stephanie is pretty cool.. She is such a sweetie and she’s gonna be like a master chef (she’s in school still learning and one day you’ll probably see her on the food network!!! – you go girl).. and I know she’s in good hands with Josh.  For the first time, I met Josh in Tallahassee and he’s Stephanie’s big teddy bear.. Josh you were a super trouper, even if I got you lost to the “secret garden”   but we had a grand time trying to find it however, I was on the look out for a park ranger!!  I just had to wonder if I was gonna find it, but we did manage.. and now, I can’t wait to get more pictures of you guys.. So here’s some awesome shots of Stephanie and Josh.. hope you enjoy – ~ Cheers, Tina

As you can see ~ we found the secret garden, sorry Josh for taking you around the world.. I know I was happy to see it too, cause I was looking for the ranger in my book!! 

Such a happy & beautiful couple.  You guys are Fabulous!!

This one is my fav.. it’s the reflection pool.. so pretty and did you know this pool wasn’t that deep?  I thought it was – could have fooled me! 

I could see this picture on their living room wall – oh maybe a nice canvas?  What do you think Stephanie?? 

Oh this one is funny.. I told Stephanie and Josh to be cool and relax, act natural.. Josh keep talking to Stephanie and she told him to “Look at Tina”, and Josh said.. “Oh I didn’t know”  – it was a funny moment..

thanks you two love birds.  I’m wishing many happy memories & best wishes for you guys in the future..

]]> http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/fun-fabulous-stephanie-and-josh/feed/ 1 I spent 5 days with Jasmine Star online.. http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/i-spent-5-days-with-jasmine-star-online/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/i-spent-5-days-with-jasmine-star-online/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:26:38 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=995 Ok, so I have to share my experience for the Epic Wedding Photography Course online with Jasmine Star.  I have waited & waited and finally the time had arrived – I even marked this on my wall calendar, this event was something so big that I waited for each and every day. I went to creative live everyday just to make sure it wasn’t cancelled online.. I couldn’t schedule anything for those 5 days. I MUST be online with Jasmine is all I told myself. I told my hubby and daughter that I was glued to my computer for 5 days, and I wasn’t to be disturbed unless the house caught fire.. but other than that.. I’m with Jasmine Star for 5 days.. So as the adventure begins with Creative Live and day 1 begins with Jasmine Star and Chase Jarvis – I knew deep down inside that this was it.. my whole weekend was with Jasmine Star, JD (J* Hubby) and the Fab 5 students..

I nicked name them the fab 5 because they were so marvelous, so brave to venture in to a life time event/epic adventure with Jasmine, (A LIVE WEDDING at that) weather they knew a little or a lot about photography these people came to rock out Jasmine’s world and they brought it to town… I know this much, I’m proud to have watched all Fab 5 student learn as much as they did and be a part of the crazy J* community.  My only issue is.. “Darn it, why didn’t I do that”!!!! I wished I had made a video and submitted it myself to try and be a part of this crazy J* community.. but you guys rocked it hard, so I’m happy.  So not knowing what the new adventure would be like. My notebook was ready and ink pen was ready – and I was ready for some serious note taking.. well should I say 33 pages later.. I found a very new inspiration with Jasmine and I like Jasmine.. Her style is sooooooooo beautiful, heartwarming, life like, She was so passionate about her work, she spoke from her heart every word that came out of her mouth was like a fresh a breath air and I was just sucking in from her. Jasmine Star presented to the internet world as she calls it “Being Exposed” she came to play and she knocked it right out of the ball park.  Jasmine Star allowed her talent, professional photographer natural come to life for us.  Jasmine gave out so much information that can never be given away from any photographer/friend/webinar & etc.. but know she is sincere about her photography & business and now, I know why her last name is “Star” because Jasmine is a “Super Star”  in my book. 

I know I am happy by learning from Jasmine Star and for once, I can honestly say that God has led me right where I need to be these last 5 days. I am so thankful for that.  I’m so PASSION with wedding photography, and any opportunity that I have to learn, gain the experience, hands on – I’ll take it. Jasmine photographed a beautiful wedding LIVE on the internet for Laura & Billy and it was incredible.. Wedding Photography is 110% calling for me. 

So, here’s to continuing to be inspired by Jasmine Star and for taking part in many more memorable wedding days to come from future clients and old friends, and with that said – to end this blog post – I must share with you my wonderful, exciting news… I’m GOING TO LAS VEGAS in 2011 -YES!!!!!! VEGAS BABY!!!  I tweeted my heart out with twitter with Jasmine Star’s wedding course and amazingly and by shock REALLY..my name was chosen from the random twitter thingy.. and ME!!! (PHOTOGRAPHYBYT) Yes.. that’s me on twitter.. and then 36 people started to follow me on twitter.. how weird.. WOW.. chosen to go to WPPI in 2011 in Las Vegas.. if you don’t know WPPI – oh it’s like the “Granddaddy of all wedding conferences and seminars”.  It’s like the Who’s Who of Photography World from all over the world that will be here, talk about education and learning oh my.. (that’s like lions & tigers and bears… OH MY)… but I’m looking So forward to going to Vegas.. Check out www.wppionline.com for more details if you wanna see.. thanks Creative Live and THANK YOU JASMINE STAR from the bottom of my heart.. KIR…….which means – “Keep It Real”  I love it.. I have added those three words to my structure for sure.. So internet world, family, friends – always remember to KIR !!  Cheers ~ Tina

]]> http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/i-spent-5-days-with-jasmine-star-online/feed/ 0 Another Thirsty Thursday.. http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/another-thirsty-thursday/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/another-thirsty-thursday/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:45:46 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=993 Hello my blog friends..  well it’s another thirsty Thursday for me.. another day closer to Friday at that.  Well the weekend coming around is pack and so full – SOO much to do, working on the studio, the hard wood floors are getting done!  how exciting.. I’ve had the studio since June and working on projects, painting, just things in general to make up the studio (I’ll post pictures soon).. we also have a photo shoot in Tallahassee for an awesome couple, bridal shower for my client and on top of that – I have a AWESOME photography course going on right now and I’m just eating it up!  I LOVE to learn new things with photography.. so great weekend packed.. so in the mean time I’ll end with my long “TO DO” list and I’ll let you know how my weekend goes..

Cheers ~ Tina

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Check, 1…2 anyone here?
Check, 1…2…3…4  ~ anyone here?  this kind-a- sounds like DJ Dynomite when he’s on the mic.. Maybe we should get Don to be the lead singer in a band.. Uhmmm. on 2nd thought…. let’s not.. he’s like in a 80′s lost world or something.. he loves some 80′s music but how can you resist the 80′s music as well.  Don’t forget to come back and read more tomorrow

]]> http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/check-check-is-this-thing-on/feed/ 0 I believe I could.. so I am.. http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/i-believe-i-could-so-i-am/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/i-believe-i-could-so-i-am/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:57:59 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=985 Hi blog peeps.. well I just watched an interesting live session and part of the message is you gotta make it happen, take charge.. so guess what I’m gonna turn over a new leaf with my blog site.. so guess you’ll start to see more of me with my blog site.. that way you can start to know who I am.. Let me share more images, this could be old images and of course new images.. but mainly for you to come and see me each day.. I’ve been shooting pro style for 3 years now and it’s time to get the show on the road.. so all I can ask is that you stay tune and I promise you.. you’ll be entertained as well… so I’ll leave this with you.. I believe I can and I will.

Cheers ~ Tina

]]> http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/i-believe-i-could-so-i-am/feed/ 0 Here’s…. Susan & Scott’s Wedding http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/heres-susan-scotts-wedding/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/heres-susan-scotts-wedding/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:15:22 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=964 Hi blog peeps!  back on July 31, 2010 Susan & Scott got married at Gatlin Creek Baptist Church and their wedding was aweseome.  What was a small church wedding turned out to be a lots of wonderful guests and great family indeed.   You put Susan as a beautiful bride + Scott a handsome groom + two adorable children AJ & Mattie = “Simply Perfect”  Susan put alot of hard work into planning there wedding and it all fell into places and come thru with a charm, despite the 100 degree of  HOT HOT weather that day, I was quite happy with inside wedding that day, believe me the AC was everybody’s friend, but we manage to get some great pictures from their wedding so I hope you sit back and take a look..  Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day in capturing some awesome pictures for you guys.. I’m wishing you lots happy memories & best wishes forever!! Cheers ~ Tina

]]> http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/heres-susan-scotts-wedding/feed/ 1 Great News!!! http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/great-news/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/great-news/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:09:36 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=955 Hi blog peeps ~ I have some exciting news to share with my family members, fellow friends, clients and that means you… Simply Elegant Photography & Wedding Events now has a STUDIO LOCATION. You don’t know how long I’ve been searching and searching to find something that is 1) affordable 2) large enough space  3) great location and I found it…  just happen to be in the right place at the right time.. that opportunity was a knocking.. The new studio will be located at 108 A Business Circle, Thomasville, Georgia.  The building needs a just a small bit of magical touch to make it just right for what we are needing, but with a little bit of hard work and effort, this will make a awesome studio location for “Simply Elegant Studio” also, with a few gallons of paint for the inside and outside (which I can’t wait to change the horrible color on the outside).. refurnished hardwood floors, and a lot of charm added, OH.. and not to forget.. it has a yard. YEP,  outdoor portraits as well and I have a ally that I can take portraits in– OMG!  I can’t wait to get this up and going.. This will be available by appointment only because I do have a full time job which I plan to keep!! (my TU Family).. but after hours and weekends I’ll be available to you for studio work, wedding clients, meetings & etc..

I can’t wait to have a location where my clients can actually come to the studio and do business with us.  Lot-of-times, we have to meet clients on locations, restaurants, their home or our home.. and I tell ya – there’s nothing like having a great location where you can bring your client to come and talk to you and make it home sweet home for them.  We are truly blessed with some awesome clients who support us.   I plan to expand into more areas of photography… which I will be launching in the near future.. lots of specials will be coming soon, so you’ll have to stay tune and see what’s coming up.. Trust me you don’t wanna miss that.   Stay tune I’ll post pictures before & after on the building soon, right now we are still in that transition state of remodeling/overhaul!!  I am planning a grand opening in October 2010 so we’ve gotta work fast.   CHEERS FOLKS~ Tina…

]]> http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/great-news/feed/ 5 Sneak-A-Peak @ Susan & Scott’s Wedding http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/sneak-a-peak-susan-scotts-wedding/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/sneak-a-peak-susan-scotts-wedding/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:52:05 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=935 Hi blog peeps!  I wanted to give you a quick sneak-a-peak at Susan & Scott’s wedding recently held on July 31st.. Susan and Scott’s wedding was just plain out PERFECT!!  their wedding was so simple, but so classy,  Susan made a beautiful bride.. I’m so happy for Susan and Scott and not to mention ther two beautiful kids Mattie & AJ, so it’s only a few pictures from the wedding, but hang on folks.. because they’ll be LOTS more to share, so that means you’ll have to come back to my blog to see more!  Hope you enjoy for now – Cheers ~ Tina

]]> http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/sneak-a-peak-susan-scotts-wedding/feed/ 0 Haley’s Beautiful Smile ~ Sr. Class of 2011 http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/haleys-beautiful-smile-sr-class-of-2011/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/haleys-beautiful-smile-sr-class-of-2011/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:54:31 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=918 Hello blog peeps – I’d like to introduce to you… Miss Haley!!!  Haley is a senior at Brookwood School, Class of 2011.. well Haley is a natural in front of the camera, she was so amazing to work with, it was really a dream, all I had to do is take Haley around to several different location and was like magic, done – Haley girl.. you made my job so easy. You were truly amazing and I enjoyed every minute working with you.  You blog peeps have to stay tune to my blog site because there’s more of Haley to come.  We’re not done with Haley just yet.. but for now, I wanna show you my 2nd Senior Rep for Simply Elegant Photography and that’s Miss Haley.. Hope you enjoy her session.. Thanks Haley, Cheers ~ Tina

]]> http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/haleys-beautiful-smile-sr-class-of-2011/feed/ 0 It’s Baby E… What a Beautiful Baby!! http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/its-baby-e-what-a-beautiful-baby/ http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/its-baby-e-what-a-beautiful-baby/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:21:40 +0000 admin http://www.simplyelegantphotos.net/blog/?p=906 Hi there blog peeps~ I couldn’t wait to show off my baby session with Baby E.. I have one beautiful baby to share with you..I met up with her mom & dad one HOT HOT afternoon recently and we just had the best time capturing some great pictures of Baby E… despite of the hot weather we are having.. She was such a sweet baby OMG i could just eat her up.  Baby E.. is sooooo sweet.  Just like they say – Sugar & Spice.. Everything’s Nice… I hope you enjoy.. leave me some blog loving..  Cheers ~ Tina

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