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#1 TCMS Cheerleader | Thomasville Portrait Photographer Thomasville, Georgia

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:46:11 +0000

Ok – so I must say we have some awesome cheerleaders this year with Thomas County Middle School… but I’m a little particial to my #1 Cheerleader – Kaycee.. yep I finally had the chance to get her portraits made. I’ve been trying to get a session setup with my baby girl and finally I got it!! here are a few cheer portraits of Kaycee and also her Fusion All Star Portraits too. If you don’t know by know, Yep! she is a competitive cheerleader too with the Fusion All Stars in Thomasville, Georgia – GO KAYCEE!! ~ Cheers, Tina

Sneak-A-Peak at Kayla & Jacob’s Wedding | Wedding Photographer, Thomasville Ga

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:45:47 +0000

Hi blog peeps.. well it’s just a short and sweet “Sneak-A-Peak” for Kayla and & Jacob Odum. The beautiful couple was married in the Kitchen Garden at Pebble Hill Plantation. I wanted to let you see just a few images from their special day, but trust me – I’m working as fast as I can to get them all presented so every one can see how beautiful this wedding was. So for now, I’ll leave you with a few previews and you’ll have to keep coming back for more because they are ALL just incredible images! Stay tune! Cheers ~ Tina

Happy 4th of July…

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:36:09 +0000

Hi blog peeps ~ just wanted to say Happy 4th of July.. hope you are enjoying your holiday with your family and friends.. Celebrate Amercia! Cheers ~ Tina

It’s A Fun Girls Night Out..

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:56:56 +0000

Hi Blog Peeps~ It’s been a while since I’ve posted only because I’ve had 4 weddings, 2 Engagement sessions, 2 senior portraits sessions & 2 girls night out photo shoots – talk about busy! it’s been awesome! So I can’t complain. However, I’m swamped in editing and going thru images – but I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to catch up before long. I’m seeing the light very soon! but for now, here’s a few awesome shots from the “Girls Night Out” I wanted to get out more and play more myself.. so I did – always still gotta practice, practice, practice.. but hope you enjoy~ Cheers, Tina

Sneak-A-Peak ~ Renee & Timothy’s wedding event

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:10:20 +0000

Hi blog peeps! It’s sneak-a-peak time for Renee & Timothy’s event! I know Renee is sitting on the edge of her seat just to see something, it’s only been 1 1/2 since we did their event and it was awesome! I can’t wait to get them their entire gallery online.. hopefully soon enough.. but for now here’s just a teaser of for them! Hope you enjoy…Cheers~ Tina

Crystal + Billy = “Married”

admin — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:47:00 +0000

What a beautiful wedding day it was on October 23^rd for Billy & Crystal to get married on, with some of the closest family and friends who gathered to share their special day. It was indeed a simple and beautiful wedding to remember. Crystal was like Cinderella going to the ball for the first time but only to meeting Billy down at the aisle to get married, it was a magical moment for the both of them. As they shared their wedding vows to each other, they incorporated a special sand ceremony with their children which was so heartfelt and warm to witness and as they all came together as one family. As I was taking pictures, I remember one of Billy’s little girls who softly spoke to Crystal and told her “now I can call you my mommy now” and as Crystal softly replied “Yes, you can”. Talk about grabbing your heart, that was priceless to hear from a child. Now they are one happy family, I certainly wish them “ALL” lots of happiness and best wishes to come. Thanks for letting me capture some gorgeous shots from your special day. ~ Cheers, Tina

Roger’s Wedding : Jessica + Sam = Beautiful Wedding

admin — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:17:41 +0000

As Jessica started her wedding day in Valdosta, Georgia, she was indeed ready for one of the most beautiful days of her life, with her best friend beside her, her bridesmaids, her sister and her mom and nanny beside her getting her ready, her hair was curled up, tucked, and pin at the beauty shop, lots of laughs, smiles and some beautiful tears and memories were made on this day, she had her makeup artist to completed her makeup, she dazzled herself off to the church for one very important day to met her wonderful to be husband Sam who was waiting on her at the church. Their wedding day had finally arrived. Still surrounded by their closest family & friends, Jessica’s grandfather and uncle escorted her down the aisle together to met Sam at the altar to start their new lives together. Jessica was a radiant bride and Sam a handsome groom, with her family and friends looking on, listening to every word, as they took their vows to each other, they became one on this day. Naturally their wedding was beautiful and we captured some awesome images of their special day. Please take a look at the Wedding of Jessica & Sam.

Jessica & Sam… thank you for the honor of letting me be your wedding photographer. It has been my pleasure to have worked with you both and I have no doubt that life will bring you everything you can ever dream of. I only wish both of you the best in life that has to offer! Much love and appreciation… Cheers ~ Tina

Girls Night Out – 3 Cheerleaders & 1 Swimmer

admin — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:32:38 +0000

Hi there folks.. well this week has been a whirl-wind for me.. talk about busy.. Man tis the season for getting ready!! So much to do and so little time. I have some many projects underway it’s getting crazy but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Fall/Christmas portraits dates will be coming soon.. so stand by and keep checking I’ll be posting that very very soon.. I have all kinds of deals coming your way so keep checking ok. But in the mean time – I wanted to post some SUPER GREAT pictures from a Girl’s Night Out.. We have 3 Cheerleaders and 1 Swimmer and let me tell ya – Who knew if you get some girls together and grab a camera and let’em be girls.. you’ll get ALL kinds of laughs and giggles and I think I giggle right with them having a good time too. All of them had the BEST time just being theirselves. These girls were stoked about getting some pictures with me and I must admit – THEY ARE ALL FAB-U-LOUS and I love’em. We had a great time after the photo shoot, we all went to Dairy Queen and what a way to top off a fun night with a super awesome cold treats, milk shakes and artic rushes was just what we needed to cool off from a great session. Well with further a-d0.. Here’s my 3 Cheerleaders & 1 Swimmer Girls.. Thanks for a FAB photo shoot Girls, we’ll have to do this again – Cheers~ Tina

Fusion Cheer Bonding Camp ~ 2010

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:57:09 +0000

Hi blog folks.. well the time came and went for the Fusion Cheerleaders Bonding Camp, during the early summer, the fusion 2010-2011 cheerleaders got together and done some “bonding time” together for a great weekend at Camp Piney Woods.. All I can say is… it looks like they had a blast together for a entire weekend.. Lots of fun-N-sun, games, swimming, tons of laughs/smiles and those forever grateful pranks, seriously what else goes with camp? I mean how can you have a camp without the pranks.. OMG how I remember those camp days.. SOO MUCH FUN.. and now our little girl Kaycee is experiencing camp days.. this great group of girls & guys.. yes we had a few male cheerleaders this year to come board with the girls this year and all I can say – look out Tville cause they are some tough guys this year. They are all learning very fast, new routines and I hear they are fabulous. I can’t wait to see their new routines from all levels. But if you’ve never had a bonding camp then you should check out some awesome pictures cause it’s all smiles that I want to share with you some great pictures. – Also check out their fun video I put together. you can go to www.simplyelegantphotography.smugmug.com/videos Cheers ~ Tina

I spent 5 days with Jasmine Star online..

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:26:38 +0000

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