I put up a contest a few days ago to re-name the Boudoir portion of my business. The name I have been using, which fits perfect is already taken, by a Boudoir photographer no less...no wander it's prefect.
A free session is guaranteed to the winner. Anyone in the Bend and Salem Oregon areas, who want to submit and wow me with their creativity is welcome to email me a submission. Find me on Facebook, email me at tambilane@msn.com, find the new website and email me there...just find me!
I have some great and creative entries so far. Here is the list, let me know your favorites, and lets see who the winner of a fancy 1 hour session with ME will be.
*Behind the Bedroom Door*
*crave desire*
*uncork your sexy!*
*Frame your desire!*
*Reveal*
*Delicious Splendor*
*Lush* or *Luscious Splendor*
*Sumptuous Beauty*
*Breathless Beauty*
*"Let Your Sexy Out!"*
*Hot like that*
*Sexy like that
Fun like that
*Hot like me*
*My sexy Place*
*My Sexy Self*
*Sexy At My Best*
*Sexy Done Best*
*Doin My Sexy thing*
*Sexy That Way*
*My Way*
*My Sexy Ways*
*Struttin My Sexy*
*It's My Way*
*My Way About Me *
*Tastefully Taken*
*your eyes only*
*unbuttoned* (kinda like unplugged)
*simply me*
You tell me, which one you LOVE...
Monday, January 25, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Pin-Up party!
Most of you may know that last weekend I put together, (with the help of many willing friends) another Boudoir party. The theme this month was Pin-up. Every woman's idea of pin-up was different, and fabulous, they all braved the camera and we had an amazing time.
There was a lot of preparation, turning a simple backyard shop into a 50's pin-up studio, but I think we did a fantastic job. Thanks Sophie and Brian for all of your wonderful help and the use of your incredibly perfect truck and camper. Yes, we actually had real vintage props.
I was exhausted by the time the women started showing up, but we got the music going and the drinks flowing, and before you know it, we were ready to rock and roll.
We had a fabulous hair and makeup lady. None other than my favorite "Rock a Billy" chick, Bambi. I know everyone was blown away by their transformation. Thank you Bambi!
Ok...moving on. I'm in the process of making a short video for all of you to see what actually goes on at one of these parties. I promise you it is not as intimidating as some of you may think. Everyone tells me after giving them a drink and a few minutes, with the energy of the room you forget you may be nervous and it is something they will definitely do again.
There were 6 women total, and a few that sneaked in later since they are always so willing to help out, (without compensation I might add) so you can imagine after 5 hours of shooting I was a bit spent at the end of the night. Can you believe I was actually photographing until 12:30 am!
I got some great photos, I knew I would. These ladies are all so beautiful! Not only on the outside, but the inside too. This is the part of the night I love. Meeting new fabulous women, who are there for all types of different reasons, but reaching one goal. We are all there to remind ourselves that no matter what size, shape, or comfort level, everyone there has some sexy! As women we need to remind ourselves that a little more.
so without further adieu. Here are a few of those lovely ladies I've been bragging about all week.
There was a lot of preparation, turning a simple backyard shop into a 50's pin-up studio, but I think we did a fantastic job. Thanks Sophie and Brian for all of your wonderful help and the use of your incredibly perfect truck and camper. Yes, we actually had real vintage props.
I was exhausted by the time the women started showing up, but we got the music going and the drinks flowing, and before you know it, we were ready to rock and roll.
We had a fabulous hair and makeup lady. None other than my favorite "Rock a Billy" chick, Bambi. I know everyone was blown away by their transformation. Thank you Bambi!
Ok...moving on. I'm in the process of making a short video for all of you to see what actually goes on at one of these parties. I promise you it is not as intimidating as some of you may think. Everyone tells me after giving them a drink and a few minutes, with the energy of the room you forget you may be nervous and it is something they will definitely do again.
There were 6 women total, and a few that sneaked in later since they are always so willing to help out, (without compensation I might add) so you can imagine after 5 hours of shooting I was a bit spent at the end of the night. Can you believe I was actually photographing until 12:30 am!
I got some great photos, I knew I would. These ladies are all so beautiful! Not only on the outside, but the inside too. This is the part of the night I love. Meeting new fabulous women, who are there for all types of different reasons, but reaching one goal. We are all there to remind ourselves that no matter what size, shape, or comfort level, everyone there has some sexy! As women we need to remind ourselves that a little more.
so without further adieu. Here are a few of those lovely ladies I've been bragging about all week.
Now those are some HOT ladies...right???
Keep up to date so you don't miss the next party....Hollywood Glam.
"What's Your Sexy?" from Tambi Alderin on Vimeo.
Keep up to date so you don't miss the next party....Hollywood Glam.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Countdown to SOAR!
I'm am:
nervous
scared
excited
anxious
enthusiastic
trying to relax
did I mention nervous and excited!
Tomorrow...sometime, (the counter is to your left) the announcement of the SOAR! scholarship winners will be given. Three lucky, and very worthy women's lives will change tomorrow. I have been watching many of the video entries, and let me tell you....the competition is strong. They all have a dream, very similar to mine, and the talent to stand behind it. I'm so thankfull I'm not the one choosing the winners. Where would I even start.
I can only hope and pray I am one of the three chosen. I promise to use this gift to my fullest ability and learn all I can in the next year.
I went to a womens circle last night that I have been attending. It was a small group, only four of us, and only one woman I did not know. I'm usually quiet and sit and listen, it's my quiet time, away from the kids, the noise, the TV, and computer. I love to hear the stories being shared and learn quietly from them what pertains to my life as it is. Last nights discussion was on your hearts desires. Perfecting your hearts desire and knowing that they come from a divine place, and not always in the form YOU think they should.
I know what I want, I know I was given a gift, that I have to use. Photography for me is like air. I have to have it. There is so much "crap" in the world most of the time, and photos, to me, show that there is still good, there is beauty in everything. I have learned to look at the world thou my viewfinder. Everything is a photograph to me.
I have found my style. It's a little vintage, a little rustic, emotional, RAW, and sometimes really girly....(although I am not.) I look at a rundown decrepit building and see a perfect backdrop. The more pealing paint the better. The rustier the car/ truck/ building the better. Then throw in a gorgeous woman in a beautiful vintage dress....ahhh......I'm in my own piece of heaven. My favorite expression when I photograph is when I tell them to be still. Something usually happens with the eyes, and there is more emotion in those two eyes than in one giant smile.
I love finding the beauty in every day things. Emotion in a face you never knew was there. Even pain in the eyes...it's real, it's honest. I love giving people the gift of a photograph, to cherish forever and be past down from generation to the next. I love finding the beauty in everyone, that some didn't even know they owned, or they think the few extra pounds we all have, has covered it up.
While listening to the other women in the circle last night, my hearts desire shifted, just a bit. It used to be "just" taking pictures, and making my living doing so. I know I need to photograph, that was always clear. I have enjoyed creating these boudoir nights and see what it is turning into, and the reaction on peoples faces when they see themselves. I get so excited, not because it's me, and I love the compliments, (I'll admit it is a bonus, but not the driving force.) But because in some strange way that photograph, the way I saw it at that moment seems to have an effect on this persons life. It changes THEM.
I have spent so much of my life hating my looks, my height, my hair, and the list can continue, and now, by doing something I love, not only am I giving someone else a gift, but also healing myself. I want to give the women the gift of loving themselves at this moment, for who they are, and where they have been, and where they will go through my photographs. For the few extra pounds that says "I'm a REAL woman, I have faults and I have flaws, but I'm still sexy, beautiful, sensual, attractive...whatever "their" sexy is...hence the name of these events, "What's Your Sexy?" I want to continue to grow the business and find ways to reach my goals.
I hope with Me Ra's help, my goals will be reached sooner, and probably better than I can on my own, but even if I am not chosen, I learned a lot from the experience. I learned I'm not alone, there is an entire network of women out there who want the same things as I do. Their dreams are real, and worthy, and they deserve it as much as I do. I also learned that my hearts desire is strong enough, that no matter what, or how many years and struggles I face, I WILL do this...somehow, because I have to. I have to do it for my girls, and for myself. Someone once told me I could never make any money taking pictures. I've already proved them wrong, now I need to take it one step further. I need to succeed not only for myself, but for the women I will touch with my lens.
I'm not conceding just yet, I'm holing out for divine power to take over and give me my dreams. Then I'm going to run with it and fly...or SOAR! (depending on how tomorrow goes)
nervous
scared
excited
anxious
enthusiastic
trying to relax
did I mention nervous and excited!
Tomorrow...sometime, (the counter is to your left) the announcement of the SOAR! scholarship winners will be given. Three lucky, and very worthy women's lives will change tomorrow. I have been watching many of the video entries, and let me tell you....the competition is strong. They all have a dream, very similar to mine, and the talent to stand behind it. I'm so thankfull I'm not the one choosing the winners. Where would I even start.
I can only hope and pray I am one of the three chosen. I promise to use this gift to my fullest ability and learn all I can in the next year.
I went to a womens circle last night that I have been attending. It was a small group, only four of us, and only one woman I did not know. I'm usually quiet and sit and listen, it's my quiet time, away from the kids, the noise, the TV, and computer. I love to hear the stories being shared and learn quietly from them what pertains to my life as it is. Last nights discussion was on your hearts desires. Perfecting your hearts desire and knowing that they come from a divine place, and not always in the form YOU think they should.
I know what I want, I know I was given a gift, that I have to use. Photography for me is like air. I have to have it. There is so much "crap" in the world most of the time, and photos, to me, show that there is still good, there is beauty in everything. I have learned to look at the world thou my viewfinder. Everything is a photograph to me.
I have found my style. It's a little vintage, a little rustic, emotional, RAW, and sometimes really girly....(although I am not.) I look at a rundown decrepit building and see a perfect backdrop. The more pealing paint the better. The rustier the car/ truck/ building the better. Then throw in a gorgeous woman in a beautiful vintage dress....ahhh......I'm in my own piece of heaven. My favorite expression when I photograph is when I tell them to be still. Something usually happens with the eyes, and there is more emotion in those two eyes than in one giant smile.
I love finding the beauty in every day things. Emotion in a face you never knew was there. Even pain in the eyes...it's real, it's honest. I love giving people the gift of a photograph, to cherish forever and be past down from generation to the next. I love finding the beauty in everyone, that some didn't even know they owned, or they think the few extra pounds we all have, has covered it up.
While listening to the other women in the circle last night, my hearts desire shifted, just a bit. It used to be "just" taking pictures, and making my living doing so. I know I need to photograph, that was always clear. I have enjoyed creating these boudoir nights and see what it is turning into, and the reaction on peoples faces when they see themselves. I get so excited, not because it's me, and I love the compliments, (I'll admit it is a bonus, but not the driving force.) But because in some strange way that photograph, the way I saw it at that moment seems to have an effect on this persons life. It changes THEM.
I have spent so much of my life hating my looks, my height, my hair, and the list can continue, and now, by doing something I love, not only am I giving someone else a gift, but also healing myself. I want to give the women the gift of loving themselves at this moment, for who they are, and where they have been, and where they will go through my photographs. For the few extra pounds that says "I'm a REAL woman, I have faults and I have flaws, but I'm still sexy, beautiful, sensual, attractive...whatever "their" sexy is...hence the name of these events, "What's Your Sexy?" I want to continue to grow the business and find ways to reach my goals.
I hope with Me Ra's help, my goals will be reached sooner, and probably better than I can on my own, but even if I am not chosen, I learned a lot from the experience. I learned I'm not alone, there is an entire network of women out there who want the same things as I do. Their dreams are real, and worthy, and they deserve it as much as I do. I also learned that my hearts desire is strong enough, that no matter what, or how many years and struggles I face, I WILL do this...somehow, because I have to. I have to do it for my girls, and for myself. Someone once told me I could never make any money taking pictures. I've already proved them wrong, now I need to take it one step further. I need to succeed not only for myself, but for the women I will touch with my lens.
I'm not conceding just yet, I'm holing out for divine power to take over and give me my dreams. Then I'm going to run with it and fly...or SOAR! (depending on how tomorrow goes)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Starting the Year off right!
I got an email the other day from a local family news paper...rightfully dubbed...."Family News"
I had sent in a few photos last year, early in the year for a cover contest. At the time, I was not chosen to win, and I figured my photos just kinda got lost. The editor let me know they had planned on using one of my photos to kick off the "cutest baby contest" for January's issue. YEAH! I'm pretty sure this is my first cover.
To add another fun twist, the "cute baby" on the cover is a friends baby, so this was exciting for all of us. Kaci shared my achievements with the ENTIRE school at Community Time this morning, I got claps, and hoots for over 200 people...it was actually pretty fun. She was so proud!
Here's to 2010! The "Cute Baby" poster child, and too more cover shots!
I had sent in a few photos last year, early in the year for a cover contest. At the time, I was not chosen to win, and I figured my photos just kinda got lost. The editor let me know they had planned on using one of my photos to kick off the "cutest baby contest" for January's issue. YEAH! I'm pretty sure this is my first cover.
To add another fun twist, the "cute baby" on the cover is a friends baby, so this was exciting for all of us. Kaci shared my achievements with the ENTIRE school at Community Time this morning, I got claps, and hoots for over 200 people...it was actually pretty fun. She was so proud!
Here's to 2010! The "Cute Baby" poster child, and too more cover shots!
Silent Auction
At my children s school we have an annual silent auction. It's actually a fun event with tons of great finds and many creative minds. It's one event we love to attend.
This year I was approached in the hall by another parent to work on a project together for the auction. Between the tow of us we can up with a very fun and original idea.
On two different VERY cold mornings, I climbed on the roof of the school and one by one photographed each of the classrooms in the grass surrounded by all the fun autumn leaves forming the words "Amity"
With a little Photoshop help and plenty of time this is what we came up with. It will b printed in one of my new favorite forms of displaying your photos, a float wrap, and will proudly flank the walls of the highest bidders house. Our plan is to have each child or at least the teachers sign this one of a kind Amity Art. It's finished size is 10x30 inches. This is one GIANT statement, and hopefully one Giant paycheck for our community at Amity Creek Elementary.
This year I was approached in the hall by another parent to work on a project together for the auction. Between the tow of us we can up with a very fun and original idea.
On two different VERY cold mornings, I climbed on the roof of the school and one by one photographed each of the classrooms in the grass surrounded by all the fun autumn leaves forming the words "Amity"
With a little Photoshop help and plenty of time this is what we came up with. It will b printed in one of my new favorite forms of displaying your photos, a float wrap, and will proudly flank the walls of the highest bidders house. Our plan is to have each child or at least the teachers sign this one of a kind Amity Art. It's finished size is 10x30 inches. This is one GIANT statement, and hopefully one Giant paycheck for our community at Amity Creek Elementary.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
"What's Your Sexy?" Pin-Up style! {event}
I'm going to start the year out right! I'm planning another Boudoir Photography Event, this time....Pin-Up. I have arranged for a warehouse and an old vintage truck for the occasion. This is something you will NOT want to miss. Click the link below to see the invitation.
65317 Saddle Rd
Tumalo, Oregon 97701
5pm-9pm
Call to schedule your appointments TODAY!
Limited to 6 appointments for the evening.
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