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KATHY AND HER ADORABLE PUP JASPER AT HOME

March 11, 2016 • Tamytha Cameron •

It is always so much fun to photograph clients in their homes. So much can be learned about someone through what they choose to surround themselves with. Kathy’s home is beautiful and vibrant just like her. She is a very busy mom and businesswoman who travels quite a bit and always enjoys coming home to this lovely, nurturing home base. Much to my delight, her precious dog Jasper added his considerable personality to every room… as he pretty much followed his master everywhere she went and wanted to be in every photo, in fact I think he may have thought the whole shoot was about him. This lovely lady wanted to shoot some images to update her personal portfolio and online presence on her business’s website. I think everyone should do this for themselves every couple of years, as fresh, gorgeous photos help us to put our best food forward visually. And speaking of feet… did you notice Kathy’s killer footware? She is such a stylish lady and those hot pink shoes… swoon!

KIRA, JEREMIAH AND SWEET SIENNA

February 9, 2016 • Tamytha Cameron •

These three are quite literally like sunshine to be around. They are so joyful and so in love with each other and with their beautiful baby girl that their happiness spills onto everyone around them. I first met Kira via email when she was looking for someone to take newborn photos of this little bundle of joy. This is the fourth time I have worked with them and each time I love the images more. This shoot was a combination family shoot and celebration of Sienna turning 1! I am always impressed by Sienna’s baby style… but Kira really outdid herself this time with the adorable headwear! Sienna has traits from both her parents of course, but those blue eyes are just like her daddy!

THE BEAUTIFUL VIBRANT MYCOSKIE FAMILY

February 5, 2016 • Tamytha Cameron •

The Mycoskie family is so full of life! Just being around them brings a smile to your face. We met at a nature park near their home on a lovely late fall day and I’m pretty sure the golden Texas afternoon sun was shining just for us. Lori, the gorgeous mother of these three adorable children, is such a stunner and her husband Jordan has one of those charming smiles that just puts you at ease immediately. They are such genuine people and their connection with one another translates effortlessly into these images. This was a combination family shoot and also a celebration of sweet Caroline turning one! She is going to grow up well protected with her two big brothers Colt and Sawyer… the three of them together send the cuteness factor right off the charts!

I think it’s so important for families to celebrate their love for one another with images. It’s always a difficult thing to make happen, especially when you have young children… just choosing outfits and getting everyone dressed can be daunting…but the results are certainly worth it! Speaking of outfits… how cute do these kids look?! Caroline has to be one of the best dressed little girls around.

I can’t wait to photograph this beautiful family again in the future, we had the best time together!

KARINA’S GORGEOUS BRIDALS AT THE MELROSE HOTEL

January 26, 2016 • Tamytha Cameron •

I love shooting bridal sessions, I really do. But I always get a bit nervous before each one as there is something almost sacred about the bridal gown, and being one of the first to see the bride in that once in a lifetime dress. It adds so much gravitas to the goal of getting it right… just right. It’s such an honor to be trusted with these kinds of memories, and I always imagine what these images will mean to the bride and groom, and the family that the two of them coming together create. Karina is a beautiful girl… and an absolutely stunning bride. The gown she chose is such a classic, and it will definitely stand the test of time. She is an veritable vision in lace. We chose two locations, the always lovely Warwick Melrose Hotel… and the adorable Dragon Park, which just radiates with romantic mystery.

MEGAN AND BRENDAN SO IN LOVE…

January 20, 2016 • Tamytha Cameron •

I first met Megan when I took her pictures when she was graduating from college. I was struck then by her calm easy demeanor and of course how beautiful she is, and as I usually do, I talk with my clients about their lives when we are shooting and ask lots of questions. Her eyes lit up when she talked about her guy, and how well he treated her. Then when we met again after she became engaged and we were talking about the photography for their upcoming wedding, she told me about the elaborate scavenger hunt he planned for her to pop the question. This young man certainly knows a thing or two about women! When I met him for the first time during this engagement shoot I saw instantly what a gentleman Brendan is, and how in love these two are. Brendan posted one of these images of the two of them throwing leaves on Facebook with the caption “This is what it is like marrying your best friend.” There isn’t really much I can say to top that! I can’t wait for their November wedding, it is going to be as gorgeous as they are together!

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOU

August 20, 2015 • Tamytha Cameron •

Hey guys… it’s Medora!

Though Tamytha usually rocks at posting great photos here on our blog, today I am taking over to give a little advice on a topic that I believe is one of the most important decisions a girl can make when planning a wedding. Although many of my friends are still a couple years shy of their wedding day, getting the perfect photos seems to be at the top of the list of what is most important to them. We live in a world where having the perfect profile picture and uploading beautiful Instagram photos is a priority, perhaps even a rite of passage for women of all ages, but especially ladies in their 20s and 30s… I know it is for me!

Choosing a wedding photographer for your big day is often one of the most difficult decisions in the wedding planning process. Today’s bride has a barrage of online inspiration to use as a starting point. These days, almost everyone across the country is aware of the blockbuster blog Style Me Pretty. Young ladies throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area are familiar with our local trendsetter, Brides of North Texas. Beyond blogs, there are a myriad of other online social media outlets that offer offer plenty of enviable ideas, like Pinterest, Instagram, and even Facebook. In other words, there are simply too many choices, and that can make your wedding photography decision overwhelming and confusing.

I have found that with girls my age– recent college graduates and girls in their early 20’s– word of mouth, advice from friends, and social media tend to hold the most weight when it comes to these kinds of decisions. Everyone from your high school friend to your cousin’s cousin to your college sorority sister to that one girl you’re friends with on Facebook (but you can’t quite remember how you know her) will offer you plenty of advice on the wedding photographers they’ve worked with and adored.

After talking to your friends and scouring multiple Instagram hashtags and well known wedding blogs, you find yourself with a list of potential wedding photographers. How do you narrow down your list to pick YOUR perfect wedding photographer? Being the obsessive list maker that I am I have composed a checklist to help you make this decision a lot easier.

Style

Wedding photography tells a story. How do you want your story to be told? Wedding photography style usually boils down to three types: Traditional, Contemporary, and Photojournalistic. Most photographers will offer a combination of these. The quickest way to get a read on a photographer’s overall style is to look at a blog post from a particular wedding. This is a good way to tell how they photograph an 8 hour wedding day and to see if they align with your particular style and wedding needs. If you want dark, dramatic photographs and your photographers photos are full of light and color and movement, it’s beneficial to ask if they are capable of fitting your desires, and if not… time to move on to the next photographer!

Products and Services
Obviously it is really important to know the services the photographer offers; meaning number of hours on the wedding day, whether they are going to include the digital images, second shooters, bridal portraits, etc. Before you contact a photographer, it’s best to have a list of your must haves to discuss with them. If your photographer has a great personality, it’s easy to get swept away in conversation and leave your meeting with many of your questions unanswered. Pinterest can help a lot with knowing what to ask (there are a million guides out there)… but here’s a list of questions by Here Comes the Guide that we really love!

Budget
This one seems pretty straightforward (but we know for a typical girl this one is the biggest pain in the butt). Know how much you can reasonably spend on photography and make sure the photographers you are considering fall in that range. Often the prices on a photographer’s website can be negotiated if their are certain services you might be able to live without, so if you find someone whose work you love, always ask. At the same time, remember that the pictures are the only thing you’ll take with you when it’s all said and done. Many women seem to think this is an area to sacrifice when it comes to their budget, and then end up disappointed months after the event looking back on the photos knowing that they can never be redone. So don’t skimp on the photography just because those out-of-season Peonies would look gorgeous in your bouquet.

Personality and Fit
To me, this is the most important aspect of choosing a wedding photographer. You should like the person that is going to be by your side on one of the most important days of your life. It’s important to ask a lot of questions, but make time to get to know your photographer as a person and not just as a business. I truly believe that it is an honor to be trusted to capture a wedding day, and in almost every instance, for us, it has turned into a friendship.

Wedding planning can be a daunting process, but we know that you have good taste and it’s important to find the perfect photographer to make sure you remember every detail for years to come. If you follow these tips, you will definitely find the one for you – who knows, maybe it will even be us! Good Luck!

Happy wedding planning!

Medora

ALI AND KASPAR

July 16, 2015 • Tamytha Cameron •

It’s immediately obvious when you meet Ali and Kaspar that they are beautiful people… these images will attest to that. It’s also immediately evident how easy they are with one another, and how crazy they are about each other too. But what you may not immediately pick up on is all the things that make them uniquely them… things we incorporated into their session. Things like Kaspar’s love of donuts, Ali’s sense of style, and Kaspar’s passion for longboarding… which he shares with Ali… I mean look at the two of them on that board! And have you ever seen two people who can knock out handstands like that on a hot afternoon in jeans? We met at the Filter Building at White Rock Lake and it made the perfect backdrop for these two. It was an absolutely perfect summer day in Dallas and we had a ball! I am so excited about these images… I have been posting them on Instagram like crazy and everyone loves them. These two were adventurous and a dream to work with and Celeste and I are so excited about their Long Island wedding coming up in September! Ali and Kaspar met there as kids, so what better place for them to commit to forever?

TALIA AND JOSH’S CROSS CREEK RANCH WEDDING

July 8, 2015 • Tamytha Cameron •

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Talia and Joshua and their wedding is sunshine… and I don’t mean the weather related kind because the weather forecast for the day of their wedding was concerning to say the least. They chose the beautiful Cross Creek Ranch for their ceremony because of it’s beautiful outdoor location, and yet it seemed it was fated to rain. I think it was absolutely fitting that despite this, the sun came out for these two on May 16th and it was an absolutely perfect day! The truth is… sunshine, happiness, laughter and joy seem to follow this couple wherever they go… and on this day their many friends and loving family gathered round to share in their glow.

So many of the details from this wedding were made by Talia and her family… and I just love that! Notice the beautiful hand lettered signs, and the adorable wooden tags on the gift boxes. Everywhere you looked there were things that reminded you of how much thought, preparation and love went into this day. And that is the other thing that comes to mind when I think of this wedding… the love amongst everyone there. It emanated from Talia and Joshua at it’s center… but their family and friends overflowed with it as well… and I have to say, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a mother-of-the-bride happier for her little girl! Every time I looked at Talia’s mom Paula she was glowing with pride and joy. Talia was walked down the aisle by both her Father and her Step Father and it was beautiful… and the kindness and respect with which they all treated each other was so lovely. Josh’s parents were equally supportive and the prayer circle during the ceremony involving all five parents was such a moving part of the day. And there was laughter… so much laughter! Talia and Josh enjoyed every minute of their day and there were laughter and tears mingled together during their ceremony.

Talia and Josh’s bridal party consisted mainly of a core group of friends that have been together since high school! It says so much about this couple to have so many people who love and support them.

I am an incurable romantic and am adamant about taking adequate time for the couple photos on the wedding day… after all… that’s what it is all about… right?! These two are so enamoured with each other that that part was easy!

This reception was such a ball! There was amazing food, music and company and everyone danced into the night… I was especially charmed at the way Talia danced with her dad’s… singing the whole time!

Talia and Josh you will always be dear to us and I feel confident we will always be friends! You have spilled your sunshine onto Celeste and I and we were honored to be your wedding photographers! xoxo

Venue-Cross Creek Ranch/ Florals Cross Creek Ranch and Celia’s Florist/ DJ- SoundMasters/ Cake-Delicious Cakes and Great American Cookie Company/ Photo Booth- Bullseye/ Photography/Tamytha Cameron Photography

NAT AND NICOLE SO OBVIOUSLY IN LOVE!

May 3, 2015 • Tamytha Cameron •

Some couples just make marriage look good… and Nat and Nicole absolutely do! They are so obviously crazy about each other and truly enjoy each other’s company that it is infectious… and there was a lot of laughter the day of this shoot. I shot this session some time ago in one of my favorite spots… downtown near the AT&T Performing Arts Center. So many great nooks and crannies… architecture and greenspace… but Nat and Nicole outshone all their surroundings. I mean Nicole’s smile is a stunner! They brought their adorable dogs along and the four of them are so cute together I can hardly stand it!

I had so much fun with you guys!

TALIA AND JOSH ARE ADORABLE, AND GETTING MARRIED!

February 25, 2015 • Tamytha Cameron •

Talia and Josh are such an adorable couple! The first time I met them at Starbucks along with Talia’s mom to talk wedding photography I was immediately drawn in by their warm personalities. Talia has one of those smiles that lights up the room, and Josh so obviously loves her that it’s impossible not to smile when you are with them. Laughter spilled over during our engagement session and the connection and chemistry between these two is so evident. They are having a beautiful May wedding at Cross Creek Ranch in Parker and the day is drawing near… everything is coming together for their big day… and I am excited to share these images of these two lovebirds. Josh is a baseball player, having played throughout his college career, so they thought some baseball themed photos should be a part of their session… and even though they now root for different teams, its all in good fun… and the results are totally charming!