Twentynine Palms Photographer {Before and After}

January 28, 2018January 28, 2018memoriesbytasha Leave a comment

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.

WOW What a year 2016! – Memories by Tasha Photography

December 28, 2016memoriesbytasha Leave a comment

2017 has BIG things coming, I am beyond excited but before we move forward let’s take a moment to look back through this year of awesomeness!

Every year I am amazed at the collection of experiences I have through my lens. The emotions, the connections, the relationships, reunions, new life and existing bonds, the moments captured; I am never quite prepared for all that it is. The images before me never cease to inspire me to want to work harder for this business and for you my clients and friends.

Throughout the years, I have watched your families grow, change, send loved ones off to new adventures and reconnect again and again. I have met so many new people, made new friends, hung out with those visiting our beautiful desert while on vacation, snuggled the newest of babies, so many of my own stories and experiences are because of all of you. Capturing your love stories, your birth stories, your history and your hopes for tomorrow is always my honor and my goal.

In this year, I have shared with you 39 families. 4 weddings, 1 vow renewal, 2 military retirements, 7 life events, 1 birth, 8 mommas & daddies to be, 11 newborns, 6 seniors, 3 military families reunited, 6 cakes smashes, 1 tea party birthday celebration, 1 sunset father/daughter dance session and 8 sessions celebrating childhood milestones. I look at these collages and I am astonished at this year and the beauty that it has held.

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Thank you for choosing Memories by Tasha Photography. Can’t wait to see you in 2017!

Wow! Where did the Year go? – Key Family

June 19, 2016memoriesbytasha Leave a comment

Twentynine Palms Children's Photography - Yucca Valley Children's Photography - Joshua Tree Children's Photography - Key

Almost a year ago I met this little lady, she was brand new to the world! Her father and I walked into the operating room where her mother laid in anticipation of the biggest moment in her life. Nathan and I watched, I also photographed as she took her first breathes. The opportunity to capture these moments in time are beyond blessings to me yet this family has continued to bless me. Nathan said that day we were tied for life because the 3 of us shared in that moment.

Here we are a year later, I have photographed them many other times, Hannah and I have shared cups of coffee, parenting stories and ideas. They have become more than clients to me as I have watched them blossom as a family.

This perfect little girl will be one next month, she is celebrated and loved. Thank you for once again allowing me to capture these times in your lives #keypartyof3

To check out Savannah’s birth story click the link below….

{ Key Birth Story } – Twentynine Palms Maternity and Newborn Photographer

August 22, 2015memoriesbytasha Leave a comment

When Hannah contacted me to discuss her upcoming birth and newborn pictures I had already decided I wouldn’t be photographing anymore births; well as you can see by these images I caved. Hannah and I hit it off right away and spent our coffee date discussing photography with a little of everything else. I am always so amazed and blessed by the many people that this business has brought to my life. There was some worry that dad might not be local when it was birth time so how could I not be there to capture this amazing time for this wonderful growing family.

This particular birth story started in an operating room instead of the delivery room but what an awesome opportunity for a photographer to be invited into the OR. I walked in the room as momma was walking away to the OR to meet dad for the first time. We became fast friends as we were about to experience the amazing arrival of their baby girl. In true southern girl fashion Hannah wanted her hair to be perfect for pictures so her anesthesiologist made sure to fix her hair for the camera 🙂

I was able to spend a few minutes after baby S arrived with the family, capturing their first moments as three and what a pleasure to watch two people fall in love with their new baby girl and each other all over again.

On day 4 I got to spend the day with baby S, her momma, and grandma capturing some great images for her newborn session. We used elements of her daddy’s career, family jewelry and other great colors, fabrics and textures to create a series of images that I know they will cherish forever.

Thank you Key family for allowing me to be a part of our family’s story. I’m so excited for October and apparently for Baby S’s prom 😉

{ Santiago Maternity Session } Twentynine Palms Maternity and Newborn Photographer

April 19, 2015memoriesbytasha Leave a comment

Once again this business has put my path with some just beautiful people and I don’t just mean in front of my camera. These two were so fun and endearing to shoot with for their maternity session in the Morongo Preserve and I can not wait for that baby girl with all the pink lace and pearls, that I am sure she will be wearing in the hospital, to get here. Photogenic and full of ideas we had fun venturing through the paths and chronicling this exciting time in this family’s life. Their love and enjoyment of each other obvious in the way they looked at one another and were playful together. Also noted through our communications and time together their intense love for this little one who is about to bless their world, their families and God. Thank you for sharing this time with me Santiago Family!

Browning Newborn Session – Twentynine Palms Photographer

February 15, 2015memoriesbytasha 1 Comment

So sometimes we meet people in a different capacity then we imagined. So the Brownings showed up at our house when we were selling some furniture and thanks to my daughter Kaylyn we connected the baby bump with my photography business. Having two parents as active duty Marines we had fun creating “moto” images for each of them. Dad had painted a pallet into a beautiful art piece with the American Flag so we found lots of great uses for that piece during this session. As well you will notice that we used the Browning logo to pull in their iconic last name. This was a super fun and personal session. Thank you again for allowing me to help capture this time in your family’s story!

Are you expecting? Ready to capture this exciting time in your family’s history? Contact Memories by Tasha Photography!

Too Cute – Twentynine Palms Maternity Photography

January 12, 2015January 11, 2015memoriesbytasha Leave a comment

These two really are just too cute for words. They are fun, loving and photogenic <3. There is not much more a photographer could ask for. They are also busy with life changing right now so they are keeping me busy. I got to photograph their 2nd wedding before Christmas, be on the lookout for another beautiful blog post soon, and a new arrival soon. It is always awesome when you get the chance to work with clients through multiple life events. Saul is also a photographer in some of his spare time only he uses an old school camera, that winds, and film. We incorporated some mages on that beauty as well so he had to teach me a thing or two (not sure how I did).

If you are expecting and want to capture bump to baby contact Memories by Tasha Photography for package rates including both sessions or even the entire first year!

It’s Baby Time!! – Twentynine Palms Birth Photography

July 6, 2014memoriesbytasha Leave a comment

This post is a bit late and long but I am super excited to share it. I was asked to photograph a birth by some doula friends of mine. With no birth photography experience I was excited to do it but with new experiences and ones I can’t recreate I was just as nervous. I have chosen to share this experience in black and white because for me these images give more emotion than the color.

This was a home birth in water so as a woman who has given birth to 3 children in a hospital, in a bed I was curious as to how this whole birthing process would work. Well it was an awesome experience that I am thankful I was asked to be a part of. With a doula and two midwives this laboring mom had lots of support. It was a very calming and natural process that of course netted one of the best gifts; a beautiful healthy baby girl!!

You may notice that the three other children were a part of welcoming their new sister into the world so this was a family moment shared in a peaceful manner. All new to me it was an amazing time where what happens naturally actually occurred naturally!!

If you are ready to tell your story through images contact Memories by Tasha Photography!