new begginings {portrait}

I'm determined to make 2011 the best so far.  How can it not be when I was able to start the year out in one of my favorite places, Hawaii.

The website needs a little face lift, which I hope to find time for soon, the blog is another one on the list of  "to do betters" for the year, and I hope to make, along with my wonderful clients, a fantastic photo year.

I hope you will all watch me grow and take this journey of life, doing what I love and the laughs and cries a mother of two always faces.   Keep watch for new and exciting things at Tambi Lane Photography, where I hope to help you all make your life, ART!

For now, I leave you with my favorite photo from my time in Hawaii, a more sentimental one, this is the beautiful "Miss Bibbles" who I was snuggled up with on a hammock, enjoying her, along with her new parents.  This little peanut, has stolen my heart, from the moment I photographed her entering the world in October to the first smile and an attempt at a giggle, she has completely won me over.

Thank you Peaz family for making this trip to Hawaii a memorable and special one.  I am so blessed to be able to watch your family grow and be a part of your lives.  From the very beginning I have captured your lives in my camera, and you have continued to be one of my favorite clients, friends, chosen family, and all around special people.

Happy New Year, 2011, may you all find the "Art" in your lives as well.

Dragons, sword fighting and hide-and-seek {Portraits}

Every once in awhile you need to be reminded what's important in life. I get busy, and my daily list of to-do's starts taking over. I quickly forget to take a minute to enjoy what's "right now" in my family, and actually live...really live.

I had the pleasure of spending one of our beautiful late September, warm mornings with an adventurous 3 year old and his mother. I met Sarah months ago and was excited to photograph her and Ian as they enter a new chapter in their lives together.

We decided on a favorite spot of the two of them, one that Ian found comforting, and might not mind so much the "intruder" on their morning play. We started with a walk, he showed me his bug he'd been holding onto for the car ride and then we went exploring.....

What I had in mind was a regular family session, beautiful photos of mom and son, in the gorgeous woods of Aspen Hall. What I got was a magical world of hide-and-seek, Dragon hunting, sword fighting and pretend camp fires and the best smores I've ever had. Following this mom around on {what I found to be} a "normal" morning for them was one of the best ways I could imagine spending that morning. The imagination on this doe eyed three year old was incredible, as him and his mother ran through the woods flying to our next destination. I quickly snapped when I could and managed a few eye contact photos with little Ian.

I wasn't merely an observer either. I got to seek for the two hiding, and search for creatures hiding in the woods. We turned mom into a frog and and found refuge in a cabin.

While I can say technically, tromping through the woods, dark woods I might add, did not manage to produce the crisp, perfectly-in-focus photos I normally like, what I did get surprised me as well. The story, is sometimes more important than the actually quality, and the memories that this mom will always carry with her of a normal morning with her son.

Thank you Sarah and Ian for showing me sometimes the to-do list can wait, and while I strive for perfection, it's more about the moment every time. I hope these photos only do our adventure justice....I will never look at Aspen Hall as anything less than a magical place, with dragons and the best smores I've still ever had.

Sarah and Ian; a dragon hunt. from Studio 3 bend on Vimeo.

Holiday fever already?? {templates}

So the kids are back in school, we've all {trying} adjusted to our new "schedules" and now it's time to start thinking about the family photo tradition! I know in our house this is practically the only time I can get all three of together for a once-a-year new photo. Yes, even the photographers kids hate having photos taken.

So this year, lets make it fun. Start thinking early, planning ahead and hopefully the daunting task will be turned into a fun family day. If you book your sessions early this year, before November 1st, you can take part in one of my Holiday "teenie" sessions.

What does this mean?
2o minutes sessions, anyone can do that....even Dad.

What do I get?
20 minutes with me! plus 25 5x7 folded holiday cards, envelopes included.

Can I buy extra cards? I have a big family!
Of course! Additional packs of (25) are $70. I also carry different sizes. I'll work with you, maybe you want postcards for the rest of the Holiday card list?

What do the cards look like?
Good question! All designs are fully customizable.

Okay, so know that you've seen the designs, what are you waiting for? In studio and location shoots available, limited sessions taken. Pick up the phone already......

Speedlight Flash techniques {workshop}

Studio 3 presents
Speedlight Flash Techniques by Byron Roe Photography

Thursday, September 23rd
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Networking and refreshments 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
at Bend’s NEW Photography Studio Co-op, Studio 3

Studio 3 | create • inspire • for hire
558 9th Street, Suite 5, at 9th and Wilson
between Country Catering and Pakit Liquidators
www.studio3bend.com

Spice up your photography with easy speedlight flash techniques.

Separate your work from other photographers and get more creative with your photography by using small "speedlight" flashes. Using flash doesn't need to be complicated or scary but can be a great way to broaden the "tools" you'll need to get consistently great shots regardless of the available light. This workshop will focus on basic speedlight flash technique using Nikon equipment but the concepts will transfer over to anyone looking to use these small, "off camera" flashes with an SLR camera, or even natural light photographers who simply want to see what can be accomplished with supplemental lighting. We'll cover multiple ways of positioning one or more flashes to light people using diffusers and reflectors, how to light people naturally with flash to work in conjunction with ambient light, and of course setting your camera and flash to make it all seamlessly work! Focus will also be given to techniques and tips covered come from a recent 2- day workshop with speedlight master, Joe McNally.

This workshop is geared toward the basic to intermediate photographer.

Byron Roe Photography We are a husband and wife team specializing in on location wedding photography based in Central Oregon.
www.studio-br.com

Registration is $59 and includes the 2-hour workshop and refreshments/networking time afterward. For more information, contact { Studio 3 } studio3bend@gmail.com, visit our website www.studio3bend.com, or call Kimberly at (541)410-6368.

To register, simply visit our website, or send a check or money order payable to Studio 3 Bend for $59 to Studio 3, 558 SE 9th St. Suite #5, Bend, OR 97702, along with the registrant’s name, email and phone number.

This workshop is sponsored by Incredible Events and Flash, Ink!

Introducing Studio 3 {contest}

I have had one busy summer. New business ventures. Yes...I'm opening a new studio with two of my favorite photographers, Kimberly Teichrow and Jeff Kennedy. Needless to say we are working ourselves to near death, and leaving no time for a fun filled summer, which apparently slipped by practically unnoticed.

Along with shooting and sharing the studio space, we are anxiously awaiting our first workshop, on Speed Light Techniques, taught by the lovely husband/ wife team, Bryon and Wendy Roe, of Byron Roe Photography.

We're having such a great time, and want all of our great clients and fellow photographers to have as much fun as we do. For this first workshop we are offering a {FREE} ticket, with a fun contest in mind. Come see our new Studio blog and find out how to get your {FREE} pass.

Shooting for Joy {personal}

I've been wanting to get out and shoot for fun, with a theme and props and a perfect style, that really speaks to me. I have been finding several photographers on Facebook, ones I enjoy, and can feel the emotion behind their work. My favorite at the moment is an amazing woman named Deb Schwedhelm.

Her work is simply beautiful and so completely emotional. So, my project for the month....

I found a model here in town, the beautiful TJ Reese. She was willing and totally up for the challenge. We are scouting the best "off the beaten path" location. Shopping around for the perfect add in props and vintage clothes to complete the look and what we will come up with will be incredible...I'm sure of it.

This is the type of photography I love. I want to do more of it. I think it's why I love Boudior so much, the romance, the beauty the energy. I hope in the next few months I can revamp my style just enough, so that these types of photographs are the ones I'm known for. That people will come to me not only for a great portrait, but a piece of art. I think that's when my heart is the happiest, when I am creating a beautiful piece of art for a client.

I'm so anxious to show you the final product. But for now, to send you off in style, a little snap shot of Taylor I did the other day. I think I might use this one for my new business cards.

Smith Rock and velvet

A perfect evening at Smith Rock. Great light, a truck to tow the velvet couch, a beautiful family and props to add to the vintage feel I was after.

I met Brenda a few weeks back at one of my new favorite stores in town. Over a mimosa before picking up the girls from school one afternoon, Brenda told me how her older daughter would be flying in town soon and would love to have a family photo taken. It had been years since the three of them were in the same place long enough to capture anything for mom, and with Mothers day nearly approaching I had an idea.

When I heard her daughters were grown, and would likely do anything asked, I decided this would be the perfect family to try out my plan. I have a gorgeous couch, sea-foam green velvet Victorian couch that was actually purchased for photos, and until last weekend had yet to be used except for our every day TV watching, this couch actually does live in my living room.

We borrowed a truck, and Brenda and I moved this 7 foot beast by ourselves out to Smith rock, along with vintage suitcases, a bird cage, a small plant, and anything else I found in my house that might fit the images I had floating around in my head.

Her daughters were all I expected, beautiful and sweet. They moved just how I asked them, didn't think my requests of "Now, hold this potted plant like a cup of Chinese tea, delicately...." or " dip her like you mean it, this is supposed to me romantic." were odd, at least that I know of. The younger daughter is getting married and we were lucky enough to have one male on the premises, who was willing to even try the new famous "Blue Steel" pose.

I left feeling great about the images I had. I was excited to get home and try out some new actions I had recently purchased from the amazing Annie Manning of "Paint the Moon" photography. And even more so, I was happy for this mom to have some wonderful memories of her beautiful daughters that were both off to new adventures in life, one even on her way to Thailand.

I've spent endless hours at the computer, smiling all the way, surprising myself at the end results. I have always tried to incorporate my love of all things old, vintage flare with my photography and always fall short, going back to the old stand by. What I now feel I am able to give my clients is a piece of art. Aside from the memories of the shoot, they are usually filled with nervous laughter and strange ideas.

I had a wonderful time meeting this gorgeous family, and hope that at some other point in their lives we'll meet again. Maybe a wedding in the future...possibly??

Thank you for humoring me with the trip to the Rock, while all the hikers stared at the velvet couch placed perfectly in the field. Thanks to Amanda for putting up with the freezing conditions of Bend, we all know at times like that you wish you were back on the beaches of Hawaii, and thanks to Brittany for being my new favorite model. This girl knows how to work it! My daughter will forever be jealous of the rainbow hair.

It was my pleasure and at very least I hope you enjoy your images. I am in love with them.

A before and After of the new technique