tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24595936946396434972012-02-13T20:52:07.842-08:00Unique*Trendy*CasualTonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.comBlogger701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-5873553771435425062010-04-08T20:12:00.000-07:002010-04-08T20:15:10.593-07:00

The blog has moved, please bookmark the link to the new blog :) http://simpleexpressionphoto.com/blog/

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-46402782473407416092010-01-26T11:36:00.000-08:002010-01-26T20:11:04.060-08:00

This little fella was as sweet as they come however he was also determined to be AWAKE! You can't tell from the pictures because we worked hard to get him nice and sleepy. (And we did!)We ended up with some really sweet shots of him that I just adore and I know that his mommy will too. Check back often... I'm determined to be a better BLOGGER!Thanks for looking~ T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-84029006656374309382010-01-24T20:39:00.000-08:002010-01-24T21:11:10.292-08:00

This beautiful mommy to be was simply glowing!We did her photo session on Wednesday and she was scheduled to have the baby on Saturday, talk about down to the wire!We spoke many times over the phone to collaborate and share ideas with one another WHICH I LOVE....it really helps to make the vision come together (and it did!)I can't wait to meet their new addition next week, we have some fun things

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-68926714217681250052010-01-06T14:26:00.000-08:002010-01-08T00:04:39.668-08:00

...but it's toasty warm in my studio! This little gal traveled from Illinois (thanks to Mom and Grandma) to visit me just before Christmas. She was exactly one month old which is a touch older than I prefer for my newborn sessions however she was still SO tiny and sleepy. It worked out great,we were able to get a variety of shots and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Thanks for

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-7269565646564379982009-12-14T11:37:00.000-08:002009-12-30T22:03:22.306-08:00

Thanks to ALL of my wonderful clients for a Blessed 2009!I must say...I had the pleasure of working with SOOO many wonderful families this year that I couldn't even begin to include them all so I came up with a holiday slideshow that shows off a few (ok more than a few) of the newest miracles of 2009. Click here for slideshow It may take a moment to load.

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-28109367766144530562009-11-01T22:07:00.000-08:002009-11-02T08:31:56.815-08:00

This little guy made his entrance into the world 5 weeks early, talk about throwing new parents for a loop! Because he was so early, we waited a few weeks to do his photo session so that he could plump up a bit. He did great and I love how these turned out. Vintage baby buggy....my new favorite prop

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-38397444308801299622009-10-23T21:35:00.001-07:002009-10-23T22:19:31.593-07:00

The show must go on!As I mentioned in my last post, the weather has been less than cooperative this season and this little guy had to be rescheduled a couple of times due to the rainy weather.Finally, mom and I decided that he was just toooo cute at this age to miss it and we did the session inside. He was a ham and did not disappoint.{Check out the last picture...he and mom have matching shoes.

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-88497144024066750982009-10-19T22:23:00.000-07:002009-10-20T13:26:32.836-07:00

The weather this fall has not been very accommodating. Rain, Rain, Rain. Luckily, my clients are great to work with. We head out to the park and take advantage of the nice days when we can. Last weekend, I had 10 sessions in the park!I have SO many favorites from my fall sessions and I have not even finished proofing them all.I am behind in updating the BLOG so I am going to share some of my

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-37980254464870408162009-08-20T20:50:00.001-07:002009-08-20T21:40:58.852-07:00

This little guy was SO cute and completely OK with being in his "Birthday Suit"!When his mommy told me about her idea for his first birthday pics, I loved it and just hoped that we could pull it off. Oh yeah, we did!I love it when the true essence of the child shines through. Whether it be a a laugh that comes from the belly, a giggle, chubby cheeks (top or bottom:) a curious stare or even a

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-87374703925577198292009-08-06T07:32:00.001-07:002009-08-07T08:17:19.358-07:00

This little guy was all of 2 weeks old and oh so sleepy and perfect. Take a look. Thanks for looking!! ~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-90193223062804015512009-07-29T20:36:00.000-07:002009-07-29T20:54:51.319-07:00

I'm trying to keep the blog updated, I have so many new images to share. Also, behind the scenes I'm in the process of giving the website a whole new look and hope to launch it in August (very excited about it!).This little guy was soooo sleepy and moldable, just how I like them for the newborn session. He made my job easy today. Take a look. Adorable if I do say so myself! Thanks for

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-56486953903929105352009-07-28T23:17:00.000-07:002009-07-28T23:30:53.414-07:00

This little fella was absolutely perfect and we ended up with some really sweet images. It will be a few days before mom and dad get all of their proofs so.....I thought that I would share a few that caught my eye as I uploaded them. Did I mention that I absolutely LOOOOVE photographing newborns?!?! This is why! Pure Sweetness.

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-87606928580601742592009-07-23T20:18:00.000-07:002009-07-23T22:41:53.467-07:00

This little cutie is SO very special to me, she's my neice from Kansas and she's been here visiting us for the week. I had a few new props to try out so.......we headed to the country. After about 20 minutes she said "OK, I'm done with pictures" so typical of a 3 year old!I love what we came up with (after a few bribes:). Here are a few of my favs, her mom and dad are going to LOVE these, they

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-26131549985027568902009-07-16T20:05:00.000-07:002009-07-16T21:01:42.238-07:00

Where have I been, what have I been up to? I've been busy busy with lots of outdoor sessions and I must say...with some of the cutest kids around! Now back inside, I have lots of newborn sessions coming up! Post a comment if you like, I love to hear what you have to say. Thanks for looking~ T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-20143512828396817582009-06-28T11:09:00.000-07:002009-06-28T11:39:15.122-07:00

This little gal was only about 4 lbs when she arrived into the world so we waited about a month to do her session because mom wanted her to be closer to 5lbs. She was sooo tiny and sweet.Take a look! Thanks for looking! ~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-85455111051661004902009-06-14T21:40:00.001-07:002009-06-14T23:04:25.512-07:00

Wow, the past several weeks have been super busy and as I reflect on them I realized that I have had a WAVE of little BOYS!!!These little guys could not be sweeter and I absolutely ADORE all of them.A few of these little guys are part of my "Baby Plan" and I must say that I Loooove watching them grow and capturing these sweet moments. I know that each and every one of these little guys are worthy

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-27783741442611074042009-05-21T20:38:00.000-07:002009-05-21T21:49:50.312-07:00

I recently had the opportunity of attending a workshop that an awesome fellow photographer put together.It was inspiring to hear what Kelly Manno had to say about how she started out in photography and has continued to grow her business and thrive in our economy today.She had a gorgeous couple for us to photograph and she shared so many great tips that really make sense and save time for us busy

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-47708050340126015482009-05-04T22:07:00.001-07:002009-05-21T21:52:10.441-07:00

These little guys are the cutest ever!I have had the absolute pleasure of working with them since they were 7 days old and this was their 7 month session.Twins and their parents just amaze me, they are so in sync with each other. I love photographing them however, 7 month old twins keep you on your toes!We were scheduled to do our session inside and it turned out to be such a nice day that mom

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-35378270584037420282009-04-30T20:51:00.000-07:002009-05-21T21:54:35.420-07:00

This little princess was an absolute sweetie!However....she thought that she was going to stay awake for her photo shoot. Mommy and I had to convince her that SLEEP is good! I was thrilled when mom brought out this newborn tutu and cute flower headband, we just had to use them. I always have a few tutus on hand for my toddler girl clients and they think that they're oh so much fun.After this

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-264385234396918872009-04-20T21:55:00.000-07:002009-04-21T05:41:51.659-07:00

YES, I have been. Please let me explain.....On Good Friday, my family received the call that my nephew that had Muscular Dystrophy had passed away in his sleep, he was 23. We have traveled to Kansas and back,we are sooo sad and we're coping with his loss.If you have called, e-mailed, texted, sent anair balloon (he-he) to me to let me know that your newborn has arrived, please be patient... I will

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-69807924701486990472009-04-06T21:23:00.000-07:002009-04-07T07:10:56.542-07:00

I just love doing maternity sessions and it was a lot of fun working with this sweet couple. I can't wait to meet their little teddy bear (or monkey;) Thanks for looking~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-1644035729917112882009-04-03T07:23:00.000-07:002009-04-03T12:36:54.187-07:00

This little gal was so sweet and look at all of her hair, I love it! Her beautiful mommy was in a few posts back for maternity pics. This is just a sneek peek, we ended up with sooo many sweet shots. Take a look! Thanks for looking! ~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-404433149693358422009-03-29T20:09:00.001-07:002009-03-29T22:22:05.507-07:00

This little 9 month old was so fun and excited to laugh and giggle for his mommy and I. Believe it or not his mommy said earlier that morning he was not feeling his best however he was an absolute star when it was time to shine! We were able to get some great shots and I love some of the close-ups (if I do say so myself;). Take a look.Thanks for looking, until next time~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-17150214198377286232009-03-21T10:55:00.000-07:002009-03-29T20:24:15.849-07:00

This little guy was so sleepy and was such a good sport and let me try out some of my new newborn "props"!I have been busy gathering some new things that will add texture to my newborn sessions.Take a look!Thanks for looking~Have a great day! ~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-49968329029133952202009-03-10T21:35:00.001-07:002009-03-10T22:07:17.780-07:00

This little guy was such a sleepy little Teddy Bear at 8 days old. I absolutely love to capture those baby wrinkles and sweet pouty lips. As you can see this little guy still had the newborn "curl" that is soon forgotten.I was so excited to have a perfect little model for one of my new hats, he was the most perfect teddy bear! Thanks little J, I can't wait to watch you grow up. Soooo Sweet!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-45798362050684104722009-03-06T20:59:00.000-08:002009-03-06T21:31:13.070-08:00

I have had SO many wonderful maternity sessions lately and I just had to share this one, she is such a beautiful mommy to be.For those of you wondering about the fabulous "Demask" background, this is one of my new favorites and an absolute hit for maternity sessions.I personally LOVE doing maternity sessions because I have a chance to get to know the couple before the newborn session. It also

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-38109116072482574382009-03-02T21:49:00.001-08:002009-03-02T22:57:08.040-08:00

This little gal was sooo sweet and fun to photograph at 8 months old. We had some fun with some girly and vintage props which inspired me to play with some textures. Take a look!Thanks for looking! Until next time~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-27721841365985381002009-02-25T20:31:00.001-08:002009-02-25T21:05:01.993-08:00

Spring is just around the corner and it seems that babies are in BLOOM!I know that I have several babies that will be arriving in the spring and I just want to send out a friendly reminder to those of you that may be planning to book the "Baby Plan" or a "Newborn" session, please contact me as soon as possible so that I can get you on the calendar tentatively.Hint: It is soooo important to do

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-77427985142276704012009-02-17T20:22:00.001-08:002009-02-17T20:51:34.893-08:00

This BEAUTIFUL mommy-to-be was so much to work with, I can't wait for her to see these! She is going to love the fact that we captured her at this amazing time of her life. She had so many great ideas and I love it when I get to be creative and "think outside the box". There's only problem here....this is just a sneak peek and there are soooo many good ones to choose from. Take a look!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-76576446350743402402009-02-08T12:16:00.000-08:002009-02-08T17:17:03.717-08:00

This little gal was an absolute delight to photograph, she was soooo sleepy and thats just how I like em for the newborn session. This is a sneak peek for mom and dad, there are so many sweet ones to choose from. Have a great day! ~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-15900041867030724142009-01-09T20:47:00.000-08:002009-01-09T21:19:09.391-08:00

If you are expecting a baby and have not yet been to Ultrasona in O'Fallon, MO this is your chance! The clarity of their ultrasounds is amazing take a look for yourself. http://www.ultrasonastlouis.com/On Feb 7th they are having an open house from 11-4 and they will have "Baby Minded Professionals" there to help guide you through this amazing time in your life.I will be there all day doing

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-83905439901082964812009-01-03T22:56:00.000-08:002009-01-03T23:25:48.517-08:00

Happy 2009!I had sooo many wonderful sessions in 2oo8 and I am looking forward to 2009 in a BIG way!A sincere "Thank You" goes out to all that support me and refer me to friends and family, I appreciate your refferals so much!Here is just one of my favorites from 2008... I have had an overwhelming response to my "Baby Plan" and I must say...I really LOVE these sessions, see above!! Is there

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-30071724837776103732008-12-14T19:38:00.000-08:002008-12-14T20:04:49.548-08:00

I found out recently that one of MY images was selected for the next cover of "The Expectant Mother's guide to St. Louis" Yippeeeeee!!! I am super excited about it.The guide is a resource for new moms in St. Louis and surrounding areas.It's only published twice per year and 15,000+ copies go out to the hospitals and O.B. offices in St. Louis county and parts of St. Charles county and Jefferson

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-81153261286225715152008-10-15T19:13:00.000-07:002008-10-15T19:40:11.071-07:00

Just sharing a few recent favorites.... This little fella was sooo sleepy and calm, it was amazing. I must say that I love photographing newborns but they can be very unpredictable and I usually allow a little extra time so that there is time for snuggling and taking care of their needs. This little guy was so tired that his mommy and daddy and I were able to mold him,shape him and place him to

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-61566549791398114032008-10-10T20:53:00.000-07:002008-10-10T21:03:06.596-07:00

I am going to try to be better about posting on my blog because I have soooo many great sessions to share! This little gal was a treat to photograph and kept her mommy and I on our toes (and there's nothing wrong with that!) I enjoyed meeting you guys and look forward to watching little miss B grow!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-17361323228341540672008-10-07T13:15:00.001-07:002008-10-07T13:29:55.342-07:00

These little guys were absolutely perfect to photograph! It's always a bit more challenging when you have more than one newborn to work with but we managed to get some great shots of these adorable little fellas! I know that their parents are going to cherish these for years to come. After all you can't hold your baby in the palm of your hand for very long, it's amazing how fast they change.

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-44810420545901783582008-10-05T22:45:00.000-07:002008-10-05T22:57:52.115-07:00

Hello to all! I have been busy busy with a wave of maternity sessions so you know what that means.....BABIES!! I am loving it. I will be sure to post more often and keep you posted on all of the adorable new ones that are arriving. Here is a sweet family that welcomed a sweet little girl into their family. Congratulations, you have a wonderful family and I'm so glad that you chose me to

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-58339449141751969872008-09-09T10:57:00.000-07:002008-09-09T11:17:16.067-07:00

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-34095850600094785312008-09-08T19:29:00.000-07:002008-09-08T20:10:17.222-07:00

Sweet little girls! This slideshow feature is something that I am playing with and possibly offering with certain packages soon. I chose a recent session to try it out. These little girls were soooo sweet.

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-59477344862943474532008-08-30T21:45:00.001-07:002008-08-31T12:11:00.010-07:00

I recently finished proofing this session and realized that in several of these pictures that little Miss C had her toes perfectly pointed! I love it when I see something in a picture that I didn't see as I was taking it. It just confirms the fact that there are so many moments that we miss or are quickly forgotten. Take a look! Have a great day!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-7828500391613935812008-08-14T13:34:00.001-07:002008-08-14T14:00:32.935-07:00

I recently had the opportunity to work with this adorable couple. They are expecting their first child and they just beemed with love. Take a look! Thanks for being such troopers and letting me "boss" you around. I know that you're going to love having these pictures in years to come. I can't wait to meet your new little one in September;)

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-26033062041101708452008-07-27T21:14:00.000-07:002008-07-27T21:15:03.579-07:00

Please note: I will be out of town from Mon July 28th until Aug 4th so all calls and e-mails may not be answered until Aug 5th. Thanks

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-89304974120935101752008-07-27T13:03:00.000-07:002008-07-27T21:12:42.567-07:00

These shots are from a "Portrait Playdate" session last week. Each and every one of these kiddos were absolutely adorable! The mommies of these cuties meet for playgroup every week and decided to have me over for some mini photo sessions. I'm so glad that they did, we ended up with some GREAT shots (and we happened to have a little fun doing it!) Thanks for looking!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-54079543989470723122008-07-17T20:45:00.000-07:002008-07-17T21:07:38.790-07:00

Summer is passing way too quickly, don't forget to stop and smell the flowers (literally)!This was a fun little session from last week. These little girls were so adorable! Their mommy told me that she was nervous about how the session would go, she was not sure if they would cooperate. To prepare them for the session, she told them that we were going to "take a walk and smell the pretty flowers"

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-24955059098853247712008-06-24T20:30:00.000-07:002008-06-24T20:52:35.765-07:00

Honestly, does it get any sweeter than this?!?!This little guy was an absolute dream to photograph; however.....he made his mommy and I work for it! His big brothers were great helpers but they were slightly disgusted that he did his business while his diaper was off! They recovered and it was all worth it because after that, he was SOOO content!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-8507992518219691042008-06-12T10:28:00.000-07:002008-06-12T11:09:34.618-07:00

This week I had the opportunity to meet 2 of the sweetest little girls and they were so much fun to photograph. We had the greatest light to work with and they were the most perfect little models... This is a sneak peek for their mom;)Your proofs will be ready soon, Thanks!!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-17584560489743734942008-06-09T19:03:00.000-07:002008-06-10T12:21:16.813-07:00

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in an "Oh Baby" event at the West County Mall in St. Louis. I photographed a lot of really BEAUTIFUL children and babies. Thanks to all of you that brought your little cuties by to see me, I really enjoyed meeting all of you!! Here are a few of my favorites, there were way too many to choose! Until next time~ T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-43632619402463469382008-05-11T07:34:00.000-07:002008-05-11T21:46:16.880-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to All of the moms out there!This morning, I woke up to "psst...psst...mom, wake up" I opened my eyes to see my 7 year old with this...... How could I not possibly smile?!?! He said "I made this just for you, Happy Mother's Day!"Of course, then I wanted to cry!It's amazing how fast they grow up and the moments that we cherish when they are newborns and toddlers somehow fade

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-53794304340918658412008-05-09T08:53:00.000-07:002008-05-11T21:49:01.675-07:00

I absolutely love it when we can capture moments of our kids being, well...kids! We all know that the moments that we share with them are full of ups and downs so why would the day be any different just because they're getting their picture taken? When mommy saw the picture in the middle, she said "Oh,that's so Jack" My clients are figuring out that, that's my style...Of course, I love the

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-36703130267766804722008-04-29T12:06:00.001-07:002008-04-29T12:35:36.773-07:00

These little girls were an absolute pleasure to work with! They were so excited to see that I showed up with tutus and flowers, they had a blast (and so did I)! We came away with so many great shots and here are a few of my faves! Until next time~T

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-40505546934291277122008-04-13T08:19:00.000-07:002008-04-13T09:13:24.890-07:00

Wow! Time flies when your having fun and I'm now booking for May!! I've had an interest from many about "Portrait Parties". It's funny, when people first hear about them (portrait parties) they're not sure what they are and what to expect. They're really very similar to any home party.The hostess.... invites her friends, provides snacks and in the end she earns print credits. The product...

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-6980376092544518092008-03-29T21:12:00.000-07:002008-03-29T21:49:32.508-07:00

OK, where do I begin??? I normally do not post about sessions the very same day BUT I had a fabulous hostess today and I was soooo excited to peek at the pictures as soon as I could.I recently just started doing "Portrait parties" and I am loving it. The hostess is a very big part of the planning and I have been so fortunate to have really great hostesses that rally their friends, open their

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-81187230695810565472008-03-18T19:30:00.000-07:002008-03-18T21:20:02.074-07:00

This weekend I had the opportunity to have a booth at the "Fabulous Babies & Kids" expo. I had a fantastic time and met SO many nice people!I photographed 70+ babies and kiddos and I loved every minute of it! Here are just a few of my favorites....there are soooo many to choose from. I also wanted to add that my booth was next to Shawn Hornbecks parents. Read their story http://

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-67436653843828405412008-03-14T09:47:00.000-07:002008-03-14T10:24:50.845-07:00

This little gal is very special to me, she's my niece! She, her mommy and big brother came for a quick visit and her very own photo shoot. She is absolutely adorable and she just brings a smile to everyones face. We ended up with SO many great pictures that it will be hard for mom and dad to decide which ones will go on the wall. See what I mean??? ADORABLE!Thanks for looking!!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-5584000092796725482008-02-25T20:34:00.000-08:002008-02-25T20:47:12.222-08:00

Okay...to all of the mom's,dad's,grandma's,grandpa's, aunt's and uncles that think that we must shower our little angels with expensive gifts (we all do it)....please watch this. This is SO True and these are the moments that we all love so much. To hear that little laugh that comes from their belly, priceless! I have a beautiful little girl to post about, but she definately needs her own

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-50980636507892989962008-02-15T21:26:00.000-08:002008-02-15T22:29:31.704-08:00

Complete Details!! I am having my first ever "Trendy Kids" photo contest and I hope to have a great turnout!!What do I need?I am asking for a snapshot of your trendy child or tot and that's it!Then what?After all of the entries have been recieved by the March 10th deadline. I will submit them to a panel of judges which will be made up of photographer friends/colleauges and they will choose my "

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-80905724320909387302008-02-11T22:35:00.000-08:002008-02-11T23:07:00.183-08:00

With Valentines Day approaching, I wanted to get a couple of pictures of MY sweeties! I'm always puzzled at the fact that I can capture beautiful images of children and famillies that I am so delighted to work with BUT....when it comes to my own, ugh!! It takes some serious bribing! I was happy coming away with these sweet images of my kiddos, and now we're off to Target to buy a transformer and

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-13681726374784477012008-02-06T21:37:00.000-08:002008-02-06T22:32:33.446-08:00

This little girl is one of my favorite kids to photograph!! She is obviously just beautiful and she loves the camera! I always love to see what we come up with, it's usually different and she lets me get silly! I just plopped this hat on her head and this is what we ended up with. These are just the first few, I'm sure there will be alot more. Mom and dad you are going to be in big trouble when

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-14229002249360485602008-01-28T20:18:00.000-08:002008-01-28T21:42:49.572-08:00

I love photographing babies, so 3 babies... not a big deal. But photographing 3 babies that are in the same family.... a HUGE deal!! I am always amazed at the parents of multiples, they are truly incredible!! This is my fourth set of triplets that I have had the opportunity to photograph and I love it! This is always hard because I want to make sure that I get a great picture of each baby (or

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-51017630992492964132007-12-10T21:25:00.000-08:002007-12-10T23:32:40.548-08:00

Whew!!Please forgive me for not posting more often. Thanks to all of you, I have been very BUSY and that's a great thing!! This year has been wonderful!!!I have met & photographed so many great families, newborns, kiddos, highschool seniors (and lets not forget my faithful triplets) and I must say I'm loving every minute of it. Thanks again to everyone that supports me and allows me to be

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-64063356283438119602007-10-13T22:21:00.000-07:002007-10-29T16:02:27.697-07:00

Well...the fact of the matter is.... I really want to have a blog, I have a lot to say and share but....I'm really a bad blogger!! Never the less, I'll work on improving this aspect of my life!I've had so many fun sessions lately and attended an awesome workshop in Chicago and came back INSPIRED!! (I'll post those pics later) But for now I'm just going to post a few of my recent favorites. This

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-83830901681957610622007-08-06T22:22:00.000-07:002007-08-07T21:35:23.335-07:00

OK, so this has to be one of the sweetest families that I know!!They are so in sync with each other and the love that they have for this little girl is AMAZING!! Need I say more....I LOVED working with little "J"!! She absolutely loves the camera and is just so easy to work with. SHE had lots of suggestions (which cracked her mom and I up) and we went along with them. We came out with some

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-70280230960372329352007-08-04T18:48:00.000-07:002007-08-06T22:15:11.070-07:00

SO...my blog has been a little neglected lately.I have been BUSY with summer sessions and loving it. I've worked with some of the greatest, not to mention most BEAUTIFUL kids lately.I feel like I've had some great "playdates" and found new locations for fabulous pictures along the way.I've also been busy giving my website a fresh new look, I hope that you like it!!It's not too early... to think

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-21427874223904019932007-06-28T09:09:00.000-07:002007-06-28T09:39:01.854-07:00

I'm posting this for a special mom that was very understanding of the fact that their session was scheduled in between two very closely scheduled trips for me. She was so sweet when I told her that it would likely take longer for me to post her proofs. I wanted to post a few of my favorites just to give her a peek! Could they be any sweeter?? So, I'm on my way out fo town (again) I'll catch up

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-57662914248784285562007-06-12T10:39:00.000-07:002007-06-12T12:22:50.648-07:00

I have had the great fortune of working with triplets TWICE recently. Both times I've been amazed to see 3 babies. It's amazing to see how great their parents juggle (for lack of a better word) and interact with each one. Truly a miracle!! These little guys were so sweet and cuddly and an absolute pleasure to photograph... Here's a sneak peek! Congratulations Mom & Dad, you are very blessed!!!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-75406259363075228982007-06-01T09:36:00.000-07:002007-06-01T14:11:22.052-07:00

I recently had the chance to do a session with a couple of really neat kids. Their mom asked me to do this for their dad for fathers day, so shhh!! So... while mom was at work and Dad was out of town("big kid sitter" standing by), here's a sneak peek of what we came up with.The rest will be ready soon, can't wait to show you!!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-70355606488270687992007-05-20T15:16:00.000-07:002007-05-20T21:23:34.607-07:00

I recently had the opportunity to photograph 3, yes 3, little angels!! These little girls are SO beautiful and sweet. They were one day short of two months old when I was there and their due date was still approaching. Needless to say, these little gals arrived E-A-R-L-Y!!! Take a peek Congratulations Valerie and Charlie!!

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-85126080689439653342007-05-09T08:42:00.000-07:002007-05-09T09:20:54.844-07:00

This is absolutely the sweetest couple that I know. They are so in love and their love for baby K is amazing!! I have had a chance to get to know them because I did their "Birth Story" for them.I'll have to go back and post the "Awaiting" and "First Breath" pics because at that time I didn't have my blog up and running. They are post worthy for sure!! Baby K is already 3 months, wow how time

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-71491823210362898472007-03-26T07:18:00.000-07:002007-03-26T07:42:40.979-07:00

Need I say more?? This little girl has the most amazing eyes! She is my daughters "best friend" Isabella. She was over for an afternoon play date and I saw a photo opportunity! I thought I'd share....

Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238063764360097755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459593694639643497.post-87605738886370495162007-03-18T21:00:00.000-07:002007-03-18T21:42:14.709-07:00

Hello and thanks for visiting my site. I am so excited to be a blogger!I have had a rather productive winter, I think. I have learned how to do things (like build a web site, from scratch) that I never thought I would know how to do.I have always loved taking pictures and now, I am turning a hobby into a business that I am VERY passionate about. I hope that you will visit my site to see what I am

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