Another year of studio Bunny photos is done. This year we once again had more little girls than boys and a younger set of kids... mostly around 3 years old. All sessions went well and the two little bunnies were both Rock Stars. Easy to handle, sweet, gentle and did not leave any surprises in the studio or on the kids!
Hope you are having a great weekend. I am heading out for the day.
peace,
tom s
We have been so busy that this year I have not watched a single college basketball game leading up to this fun time called March Madness. Daughter's San Diego State barely got bumped out of the running yesterday in the first round almost adding another to a wild day of upsets and Cinderella hopes.
My favorite Final Four was in New Orleans a decade or so ago when former Sacto Kings player Chris Webber lost the game calling a time out when he had none left to call. The resulting penalty finished off a tight game and sent the huge Super Dome crowd into a frenzy.
We have a few openings EARLY tomorrow for a Bunny Weekend. If you want pix with the live bunnies leave a message this evening and we will try to wedge you into the schedule! Call TA Schmidt Photography at 244-2636.
peace,
tom s
I spent the weekend in my favorite city for food and music.... Nawlins! The Big Easy was a delight with the St. Paddy's day parade like nothing I have ever seen before. Really... it is more like a city wide block party that has a parade run through! Tons of beads were thrown and collected, lots of green beer was consumed and a gazillon pounds a crawdads were enjoyed along the streets of the parade route.
I will post a few pix of my photographer friends and the street scenes we enjoyed during breaks from our annual Mastermind Group meeting.
cheers,
tom s
to come over and play some time."
It's not an unusual request... we often have the children ask me to come to their birthday parties or if they can go home with ME. It is always a compliment that we earn the respect and trust of parent and child alike. It also insures the next session will also be a grand success with all parties involved having a great time and special memories captured to be share with friends and family.
Is your photographer building a bond with your family?
If not... give TA Schmidt Photography a try. You will see why more Redding folks have chosen TA Schmidt Photography than any other studio for over 30 years.
cheers,
tom s
Daylight Savings Time flips again so we get more hours of useful time in the evening. That extra hour of daylight is great for getting outdoor sessions made and for some extended hiking in the mountains while the snow is still keeping things cool and fresh.
Indoors we are still jamming with babies, families and 2010 high school seniors. I enjoy the variety of sessions we get this time of year and being able to get caught up on the lives of our many clients made over the 32 years we have been in Redding.
cheers,
tom s
These last few seniors of the year are chomping at the bit to move on in life and be open to the new adventures of college and the real world. Last minute details like getting grad cards and party invites can now be finished with photos taken, previewed and off to the lab.
Already we are working on the 2011 backgrounds and new product lines. Wait till you see the new frame lines we have and the new albums! This new crop of 2011 senior are going to feel soooo lucky to get just what they want.
peace,
tom s
One of our sessions today that I just had to show off... what a cutie pie. Ourt MALLWall Exhibit should be ready for viewing early next month so drop by the North end of the Mt Shasta Mall across from Macys to check out all the great kids!
cheers,
tom s
Yep, that's when the IRS started collecting income tax from your Grandma and pop. Now days the dreaded April 15th sneaks up on you always wanting more to feed the beast. With all the great things we have in America I am happy to pay... but hope we can get this Fed spending under control so our kids have a future to look forward to and enjoy!
peace,
tom s
If I had to pick a favorite color of hair to be photographing it would have to be the redhead. Somehow light seems to energize the hair and the person's personality often follows. A little attitude, a bit of flirt, a touch of sassy all bundled into one person... child or adult.
This year's Kids Exhibit will have more than a few of the redheads vying for prizes in the Photogenic Kids contest. Like last year I expect quite a few of our kids to do well and bring home a shelf of prizes and cash.
peace,
tom s
Having been around almost 32 years in business we have watched and photographed many children growing up. Our VIP clients often bring in the kids several times a year so we get to see the personality develop as they get older and stronger willed.
Some kids are natural ham bones... they play to the camera and flirt even as babies. Others are shy and take time to coax out an expression. Yet others have the STAR quality... they understand they are the center of the universe and expect the world to bend at their will!
It's all good and make the sessions unique each and every day. Hope to see you here again soon!
peace,
tom s
so the next big competition to watch is our annual Photogenic Kids Contest. Of course all the children we photographed for the Baby and Child Exhibit on the Mt Shasta MallWall have been automatically entered. Also the Bunny Days March 19 & 20 here at the studio will include a FREE entry into the contest.
Help......
I am looking for a stunning bride (or bride to be) in a Mermaid style dress. You know the cool looking dress... snug at the hips and knees and the flair out at the ankles>>> if you got the dress and the shape call me at 244-2636. Got some ideas and I want to play......
peace,
tom s
Another week finished of cute kids for the MallWall Baby and Child Exhibit. We are seeing such a variety of kids from just days old to nearly teenagers. More and more of the kids are bringing in personal props and fun clothing that will tell a story about this time in their lives.
How will you remember this time in your child's life? Do you have great photos that will forever save the images for you and family?
peace,
tom s
What a great week of sessions. Lots of fun kids, a couple families and high school seniors, a bunch of preggers that will be bringing new life to Redding in the next few weeks and a few business sessions of local vendors that refuse to bow to any economy. As always it is a pleasure and honor to be part of these lives as their photographer.
Have a great weekend..
cheers,
tom s
is what I love hearing at the end of a kid's session. You know they had a great time and that you have made a little friend when they don't want to stop the shoot.
We have lots of little friends here.
Many Moms tell us they cannot drive on Trinity Street without the kids throwing a ruckus wanting to stop at the studio and play with the big guy. It's all good. We love watching the kids grow up and the family mature.
cheers,
tom s
Plus we are doing a bunch of fun buddy sessions during any break we can find!
when I don't get on line to post a few pix on the blog until almost 8 pm! We had a little bit ov everything coming through the studio doors today with kids, seniors and glamour taking up every appointment from 8am to 6pm. All hands were on deck and busy the entire day of sessions, consultations and sales. The good news is it continues for the next week or so --- the bad news is there are ZERO appointments open until then. It is so much fun being busy and having such creative clients... they all know we have tons of plans for the year that will reward current customers and those referred by current customers!
peace,
tom s
The Kids Exhibit session times have been filled so we are now finishing off the last of the portrait sessions. Already we are working on the Bunny Days in late March and a new MallWall promo for April that you will love.
2010 seniors are also coming back into the studio for update photos to finish off sessions that were started as yearbook only shoots and now doing the real thing. We have a snow day coming up soon and a few more locations sessions that you have to apply for in advance. Plenty of fun stuff on the horizon as we get closer to Spring with the warmer and more predictable weather.
peace,
tom s
It's always a challenge and treat to photograph artists, musicians and writers. Those that share this responsibility and passion of a creative mindset and passion often have different needs and expectations from photography. Whether they need images for their website, bookcover or authors page, or something for their home, studio or family we try to carry the artist's vision far into the session.
Have a great weekend... after three sessions and a commercial shoot on Saturday I will be off until we start photographing kids again on Monday morning!
peace,
tom s
Along with all the regular sessions and prop building duties I see every day I find it helpful to work on new skills with new software and techniques. Which brings up a great point about talent vs skills. Here is a great video talking about how they differ.
cheers,
tom s
