(Baby Sarah… awwwwh)
Two weeks ago, the Bishops had beautiful baby Sarah…. on the date scheduled for their baby shower!
So, we rescheduled to this past week.
I was only able to stay for a little while since it was the the day before all the photos were due for the university’s alumni magazine (me = on a deadline!)… and took pictures for only a few minutes since I was trying to eat lunch while playing with Kari, my friends’ daughter and my adopted niece. While these are really just snapshots, and originally never intended for my blog, I thought I’d share – baby showers are such a happy event, and I like happy.
Big thanks to Jayme for planning a wonderful event, and congrats to Jake & Natalie on their beautiful baby girl! Read the rest of this entry »
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This is my last installment (well, for now at least) of my Architectural Artifacts photos…. and I think it might be my favorite yet!
For those new to my blog, or just stopping by, one of my wedding couples is getting married at this fabulous place next year, and after their description, I just had to see for myself the wonder of Architectural Artifacts. And, since Casual Friday is all about sharing things I love (and I fell in love with it), here are the pictures!
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Yesterday, Billy & Michelle got married!
I don’t want to gush too much here because it’s just a sneak peek, but it was a beautiful wedding for two wonderful people. I’m so happy for them! But, on to just a few pictures… I wish I could share more because I’ve already found several favorites, but the rest will come soon!
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Last week’s Casual Friday entry included several images from my visit to Architectural Artifacts. This week, I bring you part two of the three part series. Actually, I want to go back there with a film camera in hand, so there might even be a part four or five. Hey, it’s a cool place and it’s inside (said as I look at the window at the never ending snow).
Anyway, without any more ado, I bring you some very random photos.
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The other day, I asked my readers if they had any questions that they would like me to address on my blog – since winter is “the slow season” in Chicago, I have a bit of extra time to blog things I otherwise wouldn’t. I was actually a bit surprised by the questions; they had more to do with photography details and business start-up than actual services, but hey, I said I’d answer anything! If you have a question for me, head on over to the blog post and ask away!
The first question I’m going to address is from my friend and client Thao:
“Hi, Tasha! Great post; thanks for asking us for suggestions! I would personally love to know how you began building up a steady client base, especially before you had a big portfolio. Did you rely on personal recommendations? What marketing tools did you use? What do you think made you stand out from other photographers?
I know how WE (Dan and I) found (and loved!) your work, but I’m curious to know if that was an anomaly or a part of your regular business strategy.”
A bit of background – when I first started portrait and wedding photography, I ran a special where I gave away a very limited number of free sessions as a portfolio builder. Thao was one of my first clients, and found me through some retweets about that special on Twitter. We had a fantastic engagement session together (still one of my favorite sessions to this date), and I’ll be shooting her wedding this June, and I couldn’t be more excited!
Thao herself is working on starting a paper design company, so I can see how apt this question is for her. Oh, and by the way, if you’re looking for some fabulous, classy, and creative work for invitations, save the dates, etc., check her out. Here’s one of her latest projects.
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