The Graduates

Well it is soo hard to believe that 18 years have already gone by.....where did it all go?  I am so proud of my "mantha" she is all grown up.  She has the world in front of her now and that is exciting for some but for Samantha well she is my kid who sorta hates new environments and new people.....so for her having the whole world  with new people and things to do laying in front of her is overwhelming.  I pray the good lord comforts her as she beings this new journey I pray the lord gives her more confidence in the beautiful woman she has become.  May she find herself and who or what she wants to be.  I know this all comes in time, but as usual I would prefer it to be sooner rather than later....as I have never been really good at waiting. :(  Its funny how your kids can grow up and be very different from ourselves.  I never had trouble talking with people.... as a matter of fact my second great teacher called me Tammie talk alot. I hated it at the time but now think its funny.  I have always wanted to connect with people and know things about who they are and what makes them happy.....these very things and questions seem to drive Samantha crazy.  As Samantha finds her spot in this world I guess the good lord is going to guide me in having some patience to be able to stand by and allow her to find her way on her time and gods....  Now that will be a a test of patience eah????  I guess they say the lord doesnt give you more than you can handle So he must be going to give me some patience!  ha ha!   I have never been good at sitting, watching or waiting......so this will be an interesting journey for all of us!  On the other hand Samantha is good at sitting, and watching so maybe its about opposites???     Maybe that is all part of the lords plan.   Hummm......Well here is my favorite photo of Samantha at graduation.

Mattawan Hockey

Okay, in case some of you have not followed the hockey team at Mattawan they had a Great Season, one that each of them should be proud of.  They won regionals and went on to play in Lansing at the quarter finals.  They may not have won the game when it comes to the score board but I think they had a winning season. They made Mattawan Hockey team history!  These boys were the first team at Mattawan to qualify for Regionals and then make it to the quarter finals!  Great Job guys it was fun to watch you play and be able to shoot your hockey photos!  I will see you all Wednesday at the Radison for your Banquet and we will rock the place with some fun photos of you, your trophy and your parents!

Promotional Postcard

Well the postcard is done and I was able to have a display at the high school this week to promote the photos and the new logo....  I know that your all dyin to see it so here you go!  

Give me some feedback.  I'd love to hear what you think.

Tamm

Logo Design

Well its official!  The Design is pretty much done and I should be rolling that out in the next week with some promotional stuff!  I love the journey and pray that the lord continues to bless me.  I love seeing things through my camera and shooting everyday life.....Its funny how the simple things sometimes become my most favorite photos just because its "REAL"....

Thanks everyone for your encouragement and support without you I would not be where I am today!  

I love you all!

New Logo!!

I am soo excited about working with a designer on a new logo that I can hardly stand waiting to see the new designs!!  I have soo many new things that I want to do with the business this year that I am really looking forward to the changes and updates.  

I will be attending more workshops, more classes and more learning and growing!  I love that! I used to get a little cranky when it came to growing and trying new things that were unknown but I am beginning to look forward to new things....I guess this  is just one of those things that God has changed in me and I am thankful.

New Domain Name

Well I am finally getting a new domain name for my website....Yeah!!!

The new site will be: www.tams-cam.com

I hope to make many changes in the coming months to really improve things!

Keep checking back!

Photoshop CS4 and John Pottenger

Well over the last two Friday afternoons I spent the day with John Pottenger in Grand Rapids!  I have to tell ya, if you ever need a video guy, or photos!  He is the guy! He Rocks!  

Having the opportunity to learn some of the technical stuff from John has been huge!  He is one of those guys that's just genuine and I love that about him.

Anyway,  my afternoons were seriously a blessing and I just love that he is willing to take some time out to help those of us that are just starting photography businesses. I was full of questions and he always had an answer and some great suggestions!

Anyway, one little taste of CS4 from John and he had me hooked!  I had to have the upgrade.  What an improvement!  Lovin it!  They really added some great time saving features that I am addicted to.

Anyway if you get a chance check out Johns work.  (Coastline studios)

Nature....

Well today I met with my step son Dustin for his senior photos.  I think he was not excited about meeting with me where I told him to meet me.  However I think once he got to my location he saw the beauty that I saw when I found this location.  We walked the trail and as we did we saw about five deer.  One was only a few feet away and here is the photo.  I think Dustin was really happy with my pick of locations.  My husband  and Dusing try to get away each year for a backpacking trip (man trip) so I felt like the natural nature setting for him was perfect!  Here is one of our favorite photos of him and our Deer.....

Sometimes it just takes one little deer for you to remember that the lords beauty is always among us...we just need to keep our eyes open.  

Thank you lord for the reminder of the beauty among us.