{Anita +Michael}

This is a cool story….

Mike called me a few years ago to set up a portrait session…you see he was searching for his true love with Match to Perfectmatch and he needed some great pictures to attract the perfect girl and that's where I came in. Soon after Mike posted his new images online it happened, yep that’s right PicturesbyTracy helped him meet the girl of his dreams!!!! Anita is such a sweetheart;) she is beautiful and is so full of life. She makes you feel welcome the moment you meet her, it’s easy to see why Mike is so in love.

Click here: Slideshow:)

Hair and makeup: http://www.squareonesalon.com/

Cake: http://www.dorothylane.com/

They both have such a great sense of humor...Me in action:) Thanks Shell!

I love the way they are so comfortable with one another...

O'my gosh how sweet are they?!

My favorite flower vendor: The Fowerman
Great job as always girls!!!!

Awwww!!!!

Why do an engagement session?

It is a good idea to have an engagement shoot for a few good reasons. First of all it is a great rehearsal opportunity for the couple before their wedding day. Your wedding photography experience is going to be much more enjoyable and productive if you've had a chance to meet your wedding photographer and see him or her in action. It will relax you, as some people are camera shy, and without prior experience, wedding photosession might feel awkward at the beginning. Another good reason is that you will have a number of nice shots which you can use for digital wedding invitations and other wedding stationary. You can frame and place the engagement portrait during the wedding reception for your guests to sign around the matte, or the new engagement book, using it instead of the wedding guest book. "I'll post images and prices of the e-book soon" This session is all about learning to be natural & relaxed infront of the camera. I find a great location that fits the couples style and allow them to simply be themselves.

Meet Jessica & Jason

I few months back a donated a session to help raise money for Tecumseh High School Choir’s production of Beauty and the Beast. Jess and Jason are the couple that received the shoot:)

Despite the cold and wind we managed to get some great shots. Thanks guys for a great session!

I told you the last few images would end up being my favorite! Jason don't forget the dip on your wedding day!

Best Wishes on your wedding day!

~T

Where did are warm weather go?! It will be back soon...

Here are a few sweet spring images:) Big hugs go out to Steph for teaching me how to post big images!!! Thank you-thank you!







Hope you all have a Happy Easter!!!

I'm convinced I photograph some of the most beautiful people...

Beautiful inside and out. Both Brittany and Andrew were so dang adorable and great to work with. There were sooooo many images that I adored of these two...I simply just grabbed some to post.

Today's shoot was for my FAB hair stylist Sherri Cole...Sherri is hoping to have her work published in the upcoming Stylist issue. If they don't choose one of these images their crazy!
If you need a kick but stylist call Sherri! And honey she's not your granny's stylist ;)
Shear Joy: 937.890.7077

P.S. And for the record...I seriously love my job!!!

Gorgeous!!!!

Yesterday I did some work for Michelle a local makeup artist that need's some great images for her new website. I will post her link as soon as her site is up and running.

*Veil designed by Dorene of Unveiled Bridal Design

Can you believe these girls are not models!? Girls...girls...girls.... you all did PHENOMENAL!!!

Tara...WOW

Look at her lips!!!! O'my gosh!!! I'm so jealous!

Keisha...America's next top model:)
*Veil designed by the talented Dorene of Unveiled Bridal Design:) Hugs Dorene!!!Mrs. Nicole....I told you! Your a natural

Jessie...these images of you are STUNNING!!!

*Again.... Dorene of Unveiled Bridal Design

Denise...my shy one....you did great hon.... look at these girlie!!!!

Makayla.... Thank you you so much for holding my reflector. You are just toooo cute but I'm sure you hear that all the time;)

Love Great Lighting...oooo sooo nice!!!Goodwin Lighting Services homepage.mac.com/goodwinltg/goodwinltg/Menu13.html

859-578-0949
If you can spring for lighting, do it! Glen and his team will light the ceiling and dance floor, as well as pin-spotted the cake and each of the floral centerpieces. His services are reasonable and worth every last cent

Another great idea:

http://www.cherryblossomgardens.com/wholesale_lanterns.asp

http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=585&f=2447

Thanks to Melanie Mauer for these 2 great links. Melanie is the Martha Stuart of photography...love her!!!

SONS

For those who have sons & those of you who are happy that you don't;) A friend sent me the cutest email today of funny sayings & images of boys being boys. I can relate to several of the following....
12. Super glue is forever.

3. A 3-year old Boy's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.

15. VCR's do not eject "PB & J" sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do.

16. Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.

and the toad pictures...

My Skyler..at age 4