Sarah and Andrew met me at Saguaro National Park for a fun sunset session! My first time there I was amazed by the beauty of it’s scenery. Newlyweds they hadn’t had couple’s photos done yet so I was excited to help them capture this time in their lives.
New love, young love, seasoned love it all makes me smile! I adore couple’s sessions.
These are one of the gifts that I feel honored everyday to share with my clients. The moments that I spend with a family while capturing all the little details are always amazing. Parenthood is an adventure and these few moments are the mere beginning but will last a lifetime adorned on the walls of family.
There is so much that happens behind the scenes for a photographer after the session is over. The desired affect is to get the image s close to perfect within your camera but there are some magical things that are done right here on my computer. Above is my nephew – who of course I feel is perfect in every way – as I think about his parents hanging these images on their wall I want there to be a simplicity in looking at his details at the tiny things that are so precious while he is this itty bitty. Through editing I simply want to remove distractions and create a cohesive image.
If you watched my work and the direction of it over the years I hope you have continued to see what truly matters, connection. I want there to be a connection in every image I deliver so that is what I strive for. When I bring the images home and look at them on my computer screen I want to feel the connection between the subjects or with me and the camera. Once I have that I already have a beautiful image through editing I just hope to enhance what is already there.
Editing is as much of the art form as the time behind my camera. It takes time and passion to create the final photograph that I deliver but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I say it every year, I am going to be better about blogging these sessions, these moments in time that I am so lucky to be trusted to capture. This family and I have been capturing moments together since the beginning of my business and I can’t express how awesome it is to have watched them through the years. I have grown to have an amazing friendship with the momma of this family and continue to be proud of what they stand for. Thank you for once again letting me into your lives Jenkins family!
Military Homecomings. The infamous white buses that bring so much sadness as they leave and so much joy when they return. There isn’t a homecoming that doesn’t tug at my heart strings this one was no different.
As the Wilson family waited for their Marine to return momma was running after 3 kiddos all in different stages of excitement. They just wanted their daddy home. As I edited this session I fell in love all over again with the moments I get to capture. From anticipation to pure delight you can see each of these kiddos glow when they are finally able to tell stories face to face and to hug, well actually jump all over, dad. Mom waited patiently in the wings to greet her husband. I love the image with dad and mom, kids hanging off of him, a quick moment to sneak in their very own hello!
Working on catching up on all things photography and couldn’t think of a better peek to post today than this Military Homecoming. There are always so many emotions in the night when you are waiting for your Marine to come home. This was a particularly cold night in our desert as we waited but you could feel the anticipation for the Combs.
Most of the time I have not met the Marine coming home before they arrive so I have to find them in the crowd, their smile as they see their family tells it all. This night was no different so I was excited to capture a shot of dad as he laid eyes on his girls for the first time in a while.
I have been remiss in my blogging duties so what better way to start than to share this military homecoming event from a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE homecomings! They are emotional, raw and amazing. Tailor contacted me to memorialize these moments for her and her Marine. She was so sweet as we stood out in the late night waiting for those hated and loved white busses. They are what sweep your marine away and what returns them safe in your arms.
I love, love, love these sessions. As a mom they absolutely pull on my heartstrings and now that my girls are older the opportunities for these things are fewer. With Mother’s Day fast approaching I am reminded of the special connection between a parent and a child, between a mother and her baby. When Leslie contacted me to schedule this special session I was excited to help commemorate her very first Mother’s Day and when two beauties show up like this magic happens. This session gave me all the feels. Enjoy!
20170423 Mahrer Mommy & Me
I am regularly reminded how very lucky I am when I get to spend the day with amazing little human beings like these three; I really find their mom delightful too. I have had the pleasure of not only working with them over the last three years but also getting to know their family. I am lucky. We went on an adventure for this particular milestone session to commemorate their 3rd and 5th birthdays plus their love of trains. While there are no trains at this nonworking station it sure did give us a great backdrop and feel. The kids felt like they were on an adventure although we were told the imaginary train that pulled through whisking the kids off did not provide any snacks so we had to take care of that ourselves. Thank you again Niemi family for ALWAYS providing me with the cutest models and an afternoon of laughter!
This is such an exciting time in our youths’ lives. They are preparing for their tomorrows, enjoying their todays, and trying to figure it all out along the way. This beautiful young lady was so much fun to photograph. We wondered around the Morongo Preserve and Pioneertown to capture these fantastic images. She wasn’t too sure about being the focus of the camera at first but as you can see she was a natural. Both beautiful inside and out she is looking forward to her future all while serving God. A wonderful soul.
Memories by Tasha Photography 