Monthly Archives: December 2008

Matthew = Oh Baby Session!

Matthew here was my first baby session ever. In these photos he’s just about two weeks old, and as his mom assures me, so very much bigger that, looking at these photos, she can barely believe he was ever this small. Yes. They grow up that fast, and the photos from when they are this small, this brand new, can bring back times that seem like such a blur. I don’t know firsthand, but have heard, apparently these newborns, they wake you up at night! I know. Unbelievable huh?

I don’t care though, he was just too adorable to care, and I’m sure his parents agree. Without further ado, here are the photos. The first one was just too darn pretty to mess up with my logo, so you’ll find it brand absent. Enjoy!

Terra

Ruthie - December 15, 2008 - 12:49 AM

I’m glad you take newborn shots too now! I’ll have to pass along your info to some of my new mommy friends!

Amy Louise - December 15, 2008 - 7:27 AM

Wow! These look straight out of a calendar. I love the one in the big bowl!!

Rebecca - December 15, 2008 - 1:11 PM

These are precious!

Dawnette - December 15, 2008 - 5:53 PM

You did an excellent job on this your FIRST ever baby shoot – AMAZING shots that I’m sure will be treasured FOREVER! I love the directly overhead angle and composition of shot #2, but they are all GREAT!

Bonnie - December 16, 2008 - 7:17 PM

Hey T~ Amazing as always!!!! I cant believe how cute he is!!! The pics are breathtaking! I wish you were here to do the ones of me and Nan!!!! You are going to soar with your business!!!! Love YA!

Cans for Comments!

I found this from Anne Ruthman’s Blog. Not only is Anne a fellow member of Pictage (how I discovered her!) she’s also a super talented photographer with a great passion for using her photography to help when she can. She not only held the cans for comments marathon on her blog, her wedding bee posts, AND her business blog, she also generated 300 comments. That’s right! 300 cans of food.

Now on a personal note I have to say that I donate a gift to a child every year. If I forget and it’s perilously close to Christmas I can be found running desperately through a mall, toy in hand, looking for a donation bin. I almost cried one year when I thought I was too late. Luckily I found a bin (hence no crying) but forever after I’ve remembered that experience. This year I have my toy already donated, but I have to admit, it saddens me to hear on the news how many families find themselves going hungry, as they never have before, in these tough economic times. I would never say that I’m a humanitarian, but I would admit I’ve been known to give away my last dollar, make my boyfriend turn around, drive home, and pull out a jacket he hasn’t worn in ages to give to someone in need, but I’ll also say that I’ve never regretted it. And this year I find myself in a position to give, so I’d love to participate in this. And I’d love to have my blog involved in that giving as well.

I’ve borrowed a video from super talented Jerk with a Camera. You’ll notice that his marathon ended on Dec. 12, 2008. Since I’m obviously starting late, mine will end on Dec. 20, 2008. Close to the holidays? Yes. But I don’t believe that just because I found this band wagon too late means that I shouldn’t jump on. For each person that posts a comment on my blog I will donate a can of food to the foodbank, please comment. On the 21st I will make sure to share the results, as well as thank you all for your participation. Please note that you can comment on any post you wish, I do receive an email regarding each and every comment, and if you feel a bit stuck you can also comment on this post with your favorite canned food (suggestions you know!).

Hope you are all having wonderful holidays!

Terra

Ruthie - December 15, 2008 - 12:48 AM

Does this count? How can you be all around amazing? Thank you for caring!

Kelli Wiseman - December 15, 2008 - 1:23 PM

I am privileged to know and to have worked with your wonderful Aunt, Jolene. I am proud to be a part of your program to help feed the hungry. If there is any other way that I can help you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Your work is beautiful and it is obvious you will go far as a professional photographer.

God Bless and Keep You.

Merry Merry Christmas. Nothing but good to come to you in the New Year and all those to follow.

Kelli F. Wiseman

Anne - December 15, 2008 - 3:23 PM

YAY!!! Add a box of Annie’s Organic Shells & Cheese for me!!

Terra Tabbytosavit - December 15, 2008 - 6:19 PM

Hi Anne! Thanks for the visit! I will definitely donate one… and keep one. I’ve got to admit now I’m curious! Okay, so so far we’re up to 8 cans! Or 7 cans and one box. ;)

Betty Jane Block - December 16, 2008 - 11:05 PM

Terra this is a lovely way to help those less fortunate while sharing your beautiful work,
God Bless you. Love Betty

Akira Bailey - December 17, 2008 - 8:50 AM

Your Aunt sent me the email to your website and i would like to help….Your WoRk speaks for its self if you could donate a can on my behalf that would be great. Please and Thank you! :)

Angie - December 17, 2008 - 1:12 PM

Terra, this is so great of you to do this! I happen to be a very big fan of canned food : ) so I had to help encourage you, lol! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and I am proud to have such a generous person as a friend.

Mike block - December 18, 2008 - 6:05 AM

What a wonderful tribute to your inner being, so openly exposed for all to see! I am proud to know and have worked with you and do hope many successes and accomplishments are in your future! Keep Snapping …..

Boys + Bubbles = Family Session!

Family sessions during the holidays are a must, and these two boys were so great. Luckily I knew ahead of time a little bribery is a necessity, so what did I bring?

BUBBLES! They seemed to have so much fun.

Enjoy,

T

Kevinb - December 16, 2008 - 9:16 PM

Really fun pics!! The boys are so cute and so is the doggie.

Introducing “The Shooting Range”

My dad, also known as one of my biggest fans (he seriously talks me up non-stop, if you look even slightly engaged he’s handing over my web address in a heartbeat), was in charge of arranging his company’s holiday party this year. Sometime in the midst of his planning he gave me a call and asked if I would be available to take the photos. Of course I was, which is when I pitched my latest scheme, a traveling backdrop, photobooth look-a-like, or as I like to call it, ‘The Shooting Range’.

I’d definitely messed with backdrops before, but was unhappy with the results so had sadly shelfed the idea for a bit. Well meet the revamped, inspired, and total goofy newest addition to the services I offer. This was The Shooting Range’s first trip out, and so it’s in serious beta mode, but I am very very happy with the results so far. If you are interested in adding this to your package during beta mode (final tweaks will be made in early January when it travels out to a Jan. 3rd wedding) please send me an email and you can catch it at it’s beta mode price. Super savings yay! Beta Mode price will go away after the Jan. 3rd wedding, so if you are interested, definitely let me know.

Thanks got to both my super willing participants (you guys were so much fun!), and to the Kaisers for inspiring me to go back to go back to the backdrop drawing board. Hope you enjoy the wackiness!


Asal started off the night by posing for me to test the light, who knew she’d end up looking so cute?





And the Cutest Baby of the Evening Award goes to….


Expecting!

Fierce

Totally fierce!!

Okay, now my dad’s just showing off

Brother and sister love



Tequila love

Talk to the hand

Bonnie - December 10, 2008 - 11:31 PM

T~ These are so adorable! I think they are going to take off and be a big hit! Beautiful as always!

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