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IT’S ALL ABOUT SOPHIE

October 18, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

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Sophie Franks is such a lovely girl, that is evident… and not only in appearance, but in her manner, and in the way she interacts with the people in her life. Sophie has a younger sister Isabel and an older brother Alex and when you see the three of them with their parents there is so much love between them. Sophie is an amazing sister… and I can tell by the way she talks about her friends that she is a devoted friend as well. I got to know Sophie through her mom Mousumi… who is a dear friend of mine that I came to know through the Meadows Museum. Mousumi was one of the Museum’s amazing docents when I worked on the education staff there… and when I left the museum she took over the position I had held. I’ve had the privilege of spending time in the Frank’s home… and they are such wonderful people, all of them are accomplished in their own ways and they are so welcoming to anyone who comes into their home. I have taken photos of their family as well as their extended family. The session I did with their grandparents will make its way onto this blog and was one of my favorite sessions to date. These were her senior photos, and we actually did two separate sessions… a casual shoot at the Arboretum and a second session with some more dressed up shots that we did in my neck of the woods in the Plano area. These sessions were a quite a few months apart so you’ll notice that Sophie’s hair is longer in the casual photos… and of course, she’s beautiful both ways.

Sophie is now at Texas A&M where she is a freshman, studying nutrition, who has just recently pledged Pi Beta Phi. We had the best conversation the day we shot the second session, we talked about her family and friends… and the things she enjoys. She is so easy to talk to and so comfortable in her own skin. She ran track and cross country in high school, and she joins her dad who is an avid runner every year on the 8 mile Turkey Trot, even though according to her mom, her dad Harry always beats her. That’s ok… because as we all know, Southern girls know how to lose gracefully and with impeccable manners. Speaking of Southern girls… As you can see this Texas girl loves her cowboy boots and can really rock them with a dress. I know how excited she is to be at A&M… and the Aggies are pretty darn lucky to get her as well.

I love this image because I think it shows Sophie’s playful, adventurous outdoor side… and I think it’s one of her best.

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We really made the rounds the day we did the Plano shoot and ended up back in Highland Park where we started. There are some spots there that I absolutely love and that really complimented Sophie’s dress choices.

I am kind of a sucker for photos in fields of flowers and as it turned out… Sophie likes them too. These photos are just as sunny as Sophie herself… a real stunner…

I wish you every good experience that college has to offer sweet Sophie and I look forward to more photos with you in the future.

MASCULINE PORTRAITS: DAVE GUNBY

October 4, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

Dave is a good friend and a really great guy. I met him in yoga class where our friendship started around a mutual love of yoga. Dave is a professional guy, he owns a company called Mindimensions, he has two amazing kids, and a lovely girlfriend. He enjoys golf and hiking, watching football, and he really likes Ted.com. He also has a dry and witty sense of humor, and in my opinion is a really wise person who gives great advice. Despite all these sterling qualities, the man was, like many of you out there, in need of some new photos for LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. This is something so many people need to do periodically… update your online presence with fresh, flattering images. Well I may be a bit biased, but I truly think this tall, kind man is pretty darn photogenic.

I really love introducing color into my portraits, and find I have an affinity for crisp, bright, vibrant images. This blue wall was perfect for Dave’s eyes… although I know guys would never admit to caring for such things.

It’s sometimes hard to get guys comfortable in front of the camera, but Dave was very much at ease, and I think this is evident in his photos. He is a thinking man, a cerebral man… although he is a man of action as well as contemplation. I think his depth shows in these images.

I love the fact that we were able to get good indoor and outdoor shots… and that Dave has such an expressive face. Steely seriousness and a wide smile that is joy personified almost interchangeable at a moments notice.

This last image is one of Dave’s favorites, and I think it’s the perfect photo of a man making his way in the world.

MERCEDES’ GLAMOROUS BRIDALS AT THE MELROSE HOTEL

September 24, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

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Mercedes is such a stunning and vivacious girl… I met her through a friend of my daughter’s and I knew right away that she would be a joy to work with. She is very warm to everyone she comes in contact with, she has a fabulous sense of style, and let me tell you… this lady knows how to wear a beautiful dress and she definitely knows how to pose for photographs! She made my job so easy as did the lovely backdrop of the Melrose Hotel. You blog readers have met Mercedes previously when I blogged the engagement photos of her and her then fiance’ Jason. Well I shot their wedding this past Saturday so now I can show the world Mercedes in her bridal gown! I am so crazy about these images… I think they reflect the drama and the glamour that is inherent to Mercedes.

This session with Mercedes and her dear friend Karla and her then daughter-to-be Michaela was so enjoyable… and that was because Mercedes was having so much fun! Her joy was more than evident.

We went out on the hotel balcony for these next shots which are some of my favorites from the shoot… they are so light and airy and full of happiness… of course Mercedes is stunning in every image I took but I think these images really show her inner light.

Mercedes gown… as you can plainly see… fit like a glove, and flattered her beautiful figure perfectly. I think one of the best things about being a bride, aside from marrying the man you love of course, is finding that perfect dress. Bravo Mercedes… you nailed it!

I’m going to close this post with one of my favorites, and you will see more of Mercedes and her special guy when I blog their wedding soon! This beautiful lady is going places and she has the right guy by her side.

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BEAUTIFUL MOLLY… AND HER DAD … IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS

September 21, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

Molly Thomson is beautiful, that’s obvious. What you may not know at first glance is that she is one of those girls who just rolls with things, and with such grace and good humor. Molly’s dad, Chris, surprised her with a photo shoot after she had driven three hours to Dallas for a visit from Norman Oklahoma where she was in school at the University of Oklahoma. Now those of you who know anything about girls, especially girls her age, might guess that having a surprise photo session with no time to plan or get ready might throw a girl for a loop… but not this girl. Just look at the images and you can see that she wasn’t phased a bit.

Molly talked her Dad into being in some photos with her. I loved the idea because I don’t have any other Father/Daughter shots except those at weddings… and I think there is such an amazing and tender relationship between fathers and daughters. You only have to be around these two for a very short time to observe how close they are. Chris was such a good sport. Any man willing to blow bubbles in photos for his daughter is a great dad in my book.

I love shooting in this area around the AT&T Performing Arts Center… it’s one of my favorite spots… and it was the perfect backdrop for Molly’s session. A few interesting facts about Molly: She is very close to and devoted to her family, she is a great cook, she loves Whole Foods, she was on the OU women’s rowing team, she loves yoga, and she graduated this past May from OU with a degree in journalism. She is a lady of many talents… not the least of which is looking great in photos. Wouldn’t you agree?

I love incorporating cool architecture and artwork in my images whenever I can… and Molly and Chris were more than willing to interact with the local art.

I had so much fun with these two and I think they would agree that other Dads and Daughters should have more photos taken together… well maybe with some advanced notice. Not everyone is as cool and adventurous under pressure as Molly!

THE WONDERFUL WENZEL FAMILY

September 12, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

The Wenzels are such a vibrant, fun, loving family. When I think of them I think of vivid colors, creativity and happiness. I have known Kelly for some time as we connected through Stella and Dot and I truly don’t think there is anything the woman can’t do or accomplish. She is a bundle of creative energy… determination… and love for her family. I have photographed both of her children’s birthday parties this past year and I will be blog posting about those in the future because they were so adorable, but today I want to focus on her family session that we shot at the Shops at Legacy near Mother’s Day. Kelly wanted to do a session that involved both her mom and her husband Brent’s mom and of course the kids, Cooper and Hadley. I thought this was such a lovely idea because let’s face it… where would we be without our moms? The legacy of love is passed down through generations and what better way to commemorate this than with some lovely photos?

Just to prove that great creative minds think alike Kelly and I showed up that day in the same fun print from the Gap… what are the odds? They do say birds of a feather flock together.

This may sound a bit crazy, but there is a blue wall at the Shops at Legacy that I just love and it was perfect for this family who is the farthest thing from blue!

It’s always so much fun for me to capture connections between people who love each other… whether it is a family like this, a couple, or a wedding party. The best thing is when you have repeat clients like Kelly and you form a friendship and you see their family grow.

There is nothing like a little ice cream to round out a perfect photo session! How absolutely perfect is this family? I joked with Kelly that the J Crew catalogue had nothing on them… and that is a high compliment coming from me as I love J Crew. This lady has style and it spills over and translates to her adorable family and everything she touches… but even more importantly Kelly has a huge heart.

I had so much fun with you guys! I can’t wait for the Christmas photos!

BECCA AND GREG ARE ENGAGED!

September 11, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

Becca and Greg are such a sweet and romantic couple! I hadn’t met Greg before this shoot as I had only met with Becca and her mom to discuss the wedding. This is often the case and I never know how the groom to be is going to be in front of the camera. Greg was quiet at first, but I tell you what… this young man is a natural in front of the camera. These two have such great chemistry and such an amazing connection that it translated seamlessly to the camera. Their natural romanticism and loving way with one another made for beautiful images. They met in high school and have been together for many years despite how young they appear. I have a feeling that they will be one of those couples who will always appear younger than they are… lucky devils.

We met at Becca’s family home and the area was rich with perfect spots for photos. Between the bridge… which was such a fabulous backdrop, to the light coming through the golden trees, to the beautiful pool in the back yard, we were absolutely spoiled with beauty! I was particularly spoiled this day because my dear friend and fellow photographer Udi Mandu came along to share his lighting magic with us and it doesn’t hurt that he also sounds like Antonio Banderas… or maybe Antonio Banderas sounds like Udi… but at any rate everything pretty much sounds good when he says it. So we had romance coming from all directions.

There are things that stand out with every new couple I work with… of course these two have great style and I always notice that… (three changes of clothes make my stylemeter happy)… But more than that I noticed the way Greg looked at Becca. He seemed not to get tired of looking at her, it was as if we weren’t even there… and he obviously loves being close to her. I don’t think Becca minds a bit.

I have to confess that I am pretty crazy about these images… I liked every one of them… which is so rare for me. But I mean who wouldn’t like these two? Their love is contagious! Becca wanted some fall-ish images as their wedding is going to be in February and the save the dates will be going out in the fall. Being the “all out fall fan” that I am I was all for it! I have to also note that the back of Greg’s truck was such a cool place for photos… personal to them and it doesn’t hurt that they look like they are in some kind of ad. They are both Baylor Grads (Go Bears!) as am I, so I tried to get the Baylor sticker on the rear window in the image…but found myself honing in on the two of them instead.

These two are just a stunning couple… and it was a joy to photograph them. This is one of my very favorite images from the day, which was a hard call let me tell you! Becca and Greg I absolutely cannot wait to photograph the wedding!

KAREN AND SHEA AND BABY ON THE WAY

September 11, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

Karen and Shea are such a wonderful couple. I want to call them adorable… but I don’t know how men feel about being called adorable by anyone other than their significant other, so I will try to choose other words. They are funny, witty, joyful, stylish and so easy and in tune with one another. Their precious dog Nellie is lovable as well and makes quite a splash in these photos. This session was so easy to shoot. We talked and laughed and started shooting and everything just flowed from there. We started in their lovely home and ended at one of my favorite little spots with flowing grass and beautiful light… perfect for parents to be. I daresay that baby William enjoyed it as well… we were all having so much fun.

It was obvious that Shea thinks his wife is beautiful, but he had an opinion about her dress and wanted her to wear her brighter aqua dress for some of the photos. Karen, who knows a thing or two about compromise, agreed to change for some shots (even though she preferred her black dress) and lo and behold Shea had a point. She looks radiant and the dress is perfect for this area of their home! Oh and by the way, Shea and Karen got engaged in Paris… so when you see them holding a framed photograph it is one of their engagement photos taken in Paris… and so the story continues… from two in Paris to a family of three. Make that four, I can’t forget Nellie!

These next images are some of my favorites because they show the joy that these two exhibit in each other’s presence. The baby is due very near Thanksgiving, so Karen’s family got her this little hat with turkey legs in honor of the baby. I thought it was so cute sitting on the table and thought it belonged on Karen’s stomach. Nellie was not so sure…

I think Nellie is going to be great with the baby… she is so sweet and patient. We became fast friends.

I am a sucker for outdoor photos as you all know, and the light on this late September day was exquisite. Shea and Karen were great sports about taking a short drive and it was well worth it. It had cooled down by 6:30 and it couldn’t have been more perfect.

These two are just such a beautiful couple!

I think these two are pretty darn romantic… even if Shea did scoff at some of my posing ideas. They pulled them all off because they love each other and it shows!

Karen is the epitome of the radiant mom-to be… and she was so willing to roll with my ideas. I think the results are stunning. Baby William can look at these one day and be proud of his beautiful mom.

This last photo is a departure from my usual style, but I love the way Karen and Shea look here… on the threshold of a new and beautiful part of their lives. I wish you all every joy and I cannot wait to photograph the baby!

RACHEL AND BEN ARE ENGAGED!

September 10, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

I first met Rachel when I was at SMU while working at the Meadows Museum. She was studying there and was part of our student docent program for a time. Rachel is beautiful… that is easy to see when you look at these photographs, but she is smart and creative too, we both have a background in art history making her a kindred spirit! So when I got a message from Rachel telling me she was getting married and wanted to talk about photography I was thrilled! I was also very anxious to meet Ben because I was certain that Rachel would pick an amazing young man. Celeste and I first met with Rachel and her mom to discuss the planning process and we knew right away that this was going to be such a fun wedding to photograph. We always try to get a feel for the style vibe of the wedding we are going to be shooting and Rachel summed it up as casual elegance. I already knew from her Pinterest Boards that she has a great sense of style. We also always want to get a feel for who the individuals we will be photographing are as a couple. She described herself and Ben as casual and easy going, sometimes goofy, and fun loving… and we certainly laughed during this shoot. They are obviously crazy about each other. They met at school at Texas Tech and have been inseparable ever since… 6 years and counting and now they and their families and their dogs, Aspen and Ella, are getting ready for a June wedding!

You really can’t miss Rachel’s stunning blue eyes, but her cobalt dress really makes them pop. What a stunning girl. I joked with Ben that it must have been Rachel’s perfect hair that made him fall in love with her. “That was exactly it,” he said laughing.

Aspen, the beautiful white and gray husky and Ella the lab are a big part of Rachel and Ben’s life and so they had to be in these photos… in fact Rachel described them as their children… I really think that all the best people love animals.

I mean don’t all Dallas brides-to be take their dogs to the park in heels? Those of you who know me know that I certainly would.

I love to see couples happy and laughing… one of the best things in the world and certainly one of the best parts of my job!

The light on this September evening was perfect and couples like these two and images like these are why I love doing engagement shoots so much!

We are going to be doing a fun part 2 to this session so stay tuned! Congratulations again Rachel and Ben!

KANE COGSWELL

September 4, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

I always enjoy shooting individuals as there is so much freedom and variety in what you can do… but I have to say it is rare to come across a young man who is such a natural in front of the camera. Kane and I met some months ago to do some senior shots and immediately he, his mom Shelly and I hit it off. We decided on the old Plano area for a cool urban feel and we hit the ground running. Almost everyone can look good smiling in a photo, but Kane has a killer serious face that just works in front of the camera.

There were seriously no end to the great spots we found for this shoot and Kane was game for every one.

Kane and his mom were very patient as we drove around in circles looking for the hubcap wall I had discovered in a previous shoot… that’s what I like… clients with an adventurous spirit.

Kane is now at Sam Houston State University at the start of what I predict will be a stellar college career… I mean look out ladies, Kane is in town.

LINDSEY’S LOVELY BRIDALS AT THE GAYLORD TEXAN

September 3, 2013 • Tamytha Cameron •

Lindsey and I were connected through a mutual friend and when we first talked about me photographing her wedding we had to do it over the phone because Lindsey was in West Texas and I was here in Dallas. She and her fiancé Travis (who is now her husband by the way) are big sports fans, as are their families, so they had a super romantic and fun wedding planned for Ranger’s Ballpark! Lindsey and I hit it off right away and having never before shot at the ballpark I was really thrilled to be doing it. I always like a new adventure and this wedding certainly fit the bill.

When we met to do these bridals it was my very first time to meet Lindsey and her mom… and they are both such warm and lovely women that I knew right away that we were going to have a ball creating these images. My dear friend Linda Dee Stringer came along to assist and was invaluable. She has an excellent eye. Being from out of town, Lindsey and her mom came to Dallas for some shopping as well as to do this shoot and their home away from home was to be the Gaylord Texan. It turned out to be the perfect place for the photos and though we had originally planned to be running around Dallas in the heat, it turned out that everything we needed was right there!

I just loved Lindsey’s pop of color on her dress and her stunning red hair and dramatic blue eyes really made for beautiful images… as you can see. This area of the Gaylord was my favorite as it has a European feel and was the perfect romantic backdrop for Lindsay’s bridals.

I mean talk about beautiful… look at those eyelashes!

We walked until we were all exhausted and didn’t exhaust the great areas for photos at the Gaylord… Lindsey was a trooper and only stopped a few times to text Travis and let him know about our progress. I will be blogging about their amazing ballpark wedding soon so you will meet Travis then. But for now, back to more gorgeous images of Lindsey! I love this next area as it has an English garden feel that really suited Lindsey and her romantic gown.

I am so honored Lindsey that you chose me as your photographer… I think we made beautiful images together.

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