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THE 150 BEST PHOTOS OF 2017

January 5, 2018 • Tamytha Cameron •

Happy New Year friends! I just realized as I was going over all my photos from the past year to choose these very special 150 that this is my 6th year to do this! That makes me so happy! I do want to say that this is a totally subjective grouping in that these are my favorites… and have not been chosen by voting, or an impartial panel or anything even remotely like that. Some of the photos were taken by my daughter Celeste, which I must note because darn it I didn’t get to go to New Zealand where a couple of these were taken. I love every one of my clients and every wedding, event and portrait session is so important to me. But there is something about certain photos that just jump out at you, either aesthetically, or emotionally, or compositionally… and sometimes because of what they represent or say. And every year I do this it gets harder… I mean to tell you it’s difficult to choose just 150 out of over 100,000 photos. This is just something I do to reflect over my past year of work and to celebrate my clients and to celebrate creativity! A lot of lot of love went into each and every one of these photos and it was such a joy and honor to work with each of you and to be a part of your lives in this way. Here’s to more photo adventures in 2018!

THE VERY BEST PHOTOS OF 2016

January 22, 2017 • Tamytha Cameron •

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It’s that time of year again, time to look back over tens of thousands of images to choose the ones that for one reason or another had the greatest impact on me. So yes, the criteria is very subjective… and not even something I can quantify. Sometimes it is color and light, sometimes it is the emotions captured, but sometimes it is something completely indescribable that just speaks to me. Obviously when narrowing down possibly 100,000 photos to 150 I can’t include every client, and I strive to make every client’s images the best because I truly love what I do and count it an honor every time someone steps in front of my camera. Some of these images were taken by my talented daughter Celeste who works with me, and we want to send out special love to our wedding couples who put so much faith in us… and the families we work with year after year… we are so happy to have been able to become a part of your history. We hope you enjoy looking back over 2016 and we look forward to many more photographic adventures together in 2017! xoxo

MEGAN AND JOE TIE THE KNOT IN POETRY, TEXAS

March 18, 2016 • Tamytha Cameron •

Megan and Joe are the kind of couple that you can spend 5 minutes with and tell that they are so in tune with one another. They have such an apparent connection that you feel an overflow of happiness just being around them. Megan found me through a friend who is a client and the first time we met at Starbucks her face glowed with that smile you will see in many of these images when she spoke about Joe. Not only do they have that romantic spark, but they are the best of friends. The day of their wedding Texas had been experiencing rain the entire week previous, but the sun came out for these two in lovely Poetry Texas at the bride’s parent’s home. It was an absolutely idyllic setting by a charming lake and the blue sky made the perfect backdrop. From the girl’s time getting ready together in their adorable floral Etsy robes to the sparklers and fireworks that lit up the sky as the evening’s celebrations came to a close, I’m going to let the images tell the happy story.

THE BEST OF 2014

January 24, 2015 • Tamytha Cameron •

The intention was to have this post up and running the first week of January… but alas… crazy life got in the way and now January is almost over. Nevertheless I said I was going to do a “Best of 2014” blog post so here it is… and the old words ring true… better late than never! It is always a challenge and a joy to choose my favorite photos from a year of my work. I put my heart into every photo so there is a little something of me in every one… These 125 photos were chosen from a pared down pool of about 20,000 photos. I can’t always explain why I love a photo… suffice it to say that sometimes it’s simply aesthetics, sometimes meaning, and sometimes it is something personal… no matter the why I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do.

BRITTANIE AND RAY SAY I DO!

September 5, 2014 • Tamytha Cameron •

Brittanie is one of those girls whose smile literally lights up a room. I met her some time back while on another job and we just clicked… not long after she contacted me, and told me that she wanted me to be her wedding photographer. It’s always an honor to be asked to be a part of something so very important to someone… and in this case especially so because I have a special place in my heart for this bubbly bride. I knew Britt for at least a year before I met Ray, but only a few days before the wedding this sweet couple had me over to their home for dinner and immediately upon meeting Ray I just loved him… he is so full of life and genuineness that you just can’t help it… and he so obviously is crazy about his bride. Their wedding took place at the lovely Marty Leonard Chapel in Fort Worth… full of amazing light and architectural beauty… and their reception was held at the Times Ten Cellars… what a perfect love filled celebration.

I met the girls at the Omni downtown for what is always one of my favorite parts of the day… the getting ready time… and not only were these girls having makeup and hair done… they were making bouquets, and doing all manner of crafty artsy things for the reception. This is a talented bunch of ladies.

Once everyone was suitably gorgeous we all made our way to the chapel where Britt would put on her dress and she and Ray would have a first look before the ceremony. There were so many lovely personal details to this wedding… most made by the bride and her loved ones…

There is something so symbolic and wonderful about a bride’s mom, sister and best friends helping her into her dress… beautifully clothing and adorning her so to speak for that next phase of her life…

Such a sweet first look… Celeste and I always feel a little bit like intruders into these moments… but now Britt and Ray can relive it again and again…

It was finally time for that walk down the aisle in front of all the loved ones…

As Britt and Ray were exiting this happened… they both reached for their dad’s hand… and I just love this image…

This group was so happy and so willing to pose for photos… and the results were well worth it… this dreamy gray and white color palette made for such lovely photos!

You would never have known it was 90 something degrees… everyone looked spectacular… and so happy!

The knot was tied… the photos, mostly taken… time to celebrate! Notice the adorable cupcake tower and the special details like the display board made from wine corks filled with well wishes from guests…

So much joy… laughter and tears… and an amazing time was had by all! We were so honored to capture it for you two! xoxo

Ceremony Venue: Marty Leonard Chapel/ Reception Venue: Times Ten Cellars Fort Worth / Catering: Johnny Carino’s/ Florals and Decor: The Bride and her friends and family/ Bridal Gown: Watters / Groom and Groomsmen’s attire: Al’s Formal Wear/ Makeup and Hair: Legacy Salons Adrienne Schoech/ Cupcake Tower: Len Thomas with Sweet Toppingz/ Photography: Tamytha Cameron Photography

BECCA AND GREG’S LOVELY FEBRUARY WEDDING

May 16, 2014 • Tamytha Cameron •

Becca and Greg are one of those couples who have eyes only for each other. They are so sweet and romantic together that it almost feels like you are intruding when you are photographing them at close range. I had never met Greg before I shot their engagements, but when I observed how this quiet young man treated Becca and the way he looked at her, I formed a great respect for him very quickly. They had their February wedding at the chapel at Prestonwood Baptist Church, which was very appropriate as they both went to Prestonwood Christian Academy and met and dated there for many years. Their lovely and love filled reception was held at Gleneagles Country club.

We always love photographing the girls getting ready for the day… there is something about the way women tend one another that is just so beautiful… the way Becca’s bridesmaids, her sister, future sister-in-laws, and friends help her dress is the perfect picture of female friendship. Women are so nurturing… and I love capturing it with my camera. Also… we must pay homage to Becca’s beautiful shoes!

Not every couple chooses to do a first look, but Becca and Greg did. Becca told us that she wouldn’t be easy about her day until she had seen Greg, and that once she did, her day would be made. This was such a beautiful and private moment that it almost seemed a sacrilege to be there…

The Ceremony was beautiful and meaningful and one charming detail is that right as Becca moved up the stairs to join Greg she lost her shoe… and it pretty much stayed off until the end of the ceremony when Greg helped her back into it and down the stairs and back down the aisle. 🙂

After the I Do’s and the kiss everyone is pretty aflutter with excitement… and after hearty congratulations all around, it’s time for some group photos.

And now on to the reception… the softly candlelit room, the grand entrance by the couple, the first dance of the couple and the bride dancing with her father… and the long held tradition of the cake cutting. Notice that in addition to the beautiful bride’s cake, the groom’s cake honors Becca and Greg’s Alma Mater, Baylor University and the Baylor Bears.

Those of you familiar with our work know we love photographing the dancing at the reception… I mean who doesn’t love a good party?! It has to be said also that Greg’s mom is a pretty great dancer as the first two photos in this set attest… and the garter removal and toss had everyone laughing! Best of all the night ended with a rousing rendition of Don’t Stop Believin’ with everyone singing along!

Becca and Greg exited the reception in a cloud of bubbles and well wishes. It was an honor and a joy to capture your special day you two! Anniversary Shoot next February we hope!

CELESTE HAS STARTED A BLOG!

March 20, 2014 • Tamytha Cameron •

Check out Celeste’s new blog at celestecameronsmith.tumblr.com!

Everyone, there are two important updates from Tamytha Cameron Photography – first, Celeste will now be intermittently guest-blogging here at the Tamytha Cameron Photography blog, sharing some projects she’s been working on and some tips and thoughts on photography, travel, weddings and more. More importantly, she now has her own blog! For those of you who have met both of us, you’ll know that though we both have an intense love of photography, but that we sometimes have different aesthetics and we definitely have different personalities. She’s wanting to offer a fresh perspective from someone inside our business for our loyal clients and potential new clients.

She’ll be showcasing her own talents behind the camera, snippets from her life freelancing in video and photography, her adventures, and her passions through a beautiful photo blog. Her website is a tumblr account, and if you have a tumblr account, she’d love for you to follow her. If not, her blog is public, and you can follow her posts by checking in on her website every day or subscribing to her RSS feed. Additionally, you can ask her questions pertaining to photography, travel, and more by clicking on the “Ask a Question” link on her blog – you don’t have to have a tumblr for that!

So make sure to check out her blog here at celestecameronsmith.tumblr.com and keep watching our blog for upcoming guest posts by my beautiful daughter!

KYLE AND KATIE GET MARRIED!

February 25, 2014 • Tamytha Cameron •

Kyle and Katie are one of the most beautiful couples we have worked with, and that’s saying a lot, as all of our couples are pretty gorgeous! But as trite as it sometimes sounds, they are truly beautiful inside and out and are just such lovely people. We worked with them photographically every step of the way so we took engagement photos, bridal portraits and shot the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. So those of you who follow the blog have seen them in previous posts. They had a stunning July wedding at Perkins Chapel on the SMU campus and a downright lush reception at 333 1st Avenue featuring the most beautiful long banquet table we have ever seen! Denise Lentz and Scott Rubin of SMU Catering really outdid themselves with the food and Dallas Affairs created the sleek modern wedding cake. Lulu’s Bridal Boutique had the bride and the bridesmaids looking amazing, and the lovely flowers by My Secret Garden absolutely made the day. Once guests had arrived at the reception venue and had taken in the absolutely dreamy decor and consumed the delicious food the Walton Stout Band had everyone on the dance floor until the couple was ready to depart. So enough talking and on to the photos…

The guys had been at Kyle’s house having man time, toasting the day, hanging out, and playing some video games after a morning of Top Golf. The girls had all gotten makeup and hair done at the Lumen in a lovely room that seemed custom designed to compliment the wedding wardrobe. These pre-ceremony shots are always some of my very favorites… and usually Celeste stays with the guys and I stay with the girls. We all met back up at Perkins Chapel to finish the wedding preparations. One sweet moment that should be mentioned is when Katie read Kyle’s letter before the wedding… she spread it out for a photo and it was four pages long! I do love a man who has a way with words!

I love how excited Katie was before she walked down the aisle to Kyle and how emotional Kyle was to see her… I mean who doesn’t love that?!

Everyone present was so emotionally involved in this couple’s day, and there was a lot of celebrating going on when the ceremony was completed. The merriment carried on and we even had fun taking the requisite group photos.

Kyle and Katie’s reception was held at a fabulous loft space called 333 1st Avenue. You will notice in the images that the couple had a bit of alone time between the wedding and the reception at their own little Mr. and Mrs. table in a private space… respite and romance… what a combination. This is something Denise Lentz of SMU catering likes to do for her couples… so sweet! Celeste and I are still talking about this wedding… About the decor; that grand long banquet table and the classy white leather chaise the couple sat on at the head of the table, the intimate lighting, the modern and at the same time classic white space, and all the pink, white and gray delightfulness… the food; beautiful and delicious (we know because we had some) and homey touches like little warm chocolate chip cookies and milk to sustain the dancers after the reception had been rocking for a time… the band, Walton Stout, who had everybody singing and dancing… and most of all the people… such wonderful people. Katie and Kyle were the first bride and groom I have ever worked with who wanted to have a picture with me for their collection of wedding images. I really can’t tell you how much that meant to me. They are just that kind of people and I am honored to call them friends.

Cake cutting and champagne toasting and the removal of the garter are two of our favorite moments as photographers… and their cake was so exquisite it seemed a shame to cut it. And as far as the garter goes, Kyle knew just what to do.

We have been to quite a few receptions and this one was one of the best… everyone was having so much fun and the dancing… the dancing….

I think everyone hated for the evening to end… and after a roaring rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing” with everyone circled and singing around the couple, everyone headed downstairs to form the exit pathway for the couple. They stayed upstairs and had their last dance alone… well alone except for the band and Celeste who caught it all on camera… but these two only had eyes for each other. In the end, in a shower of petals, the couple drove off into the night. What an enchanted evening!