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in the dugout

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

People who aren’t afraid to be goofy are my favorite.

-Tara

Posted in Engagement Session Photography, Orange County Photographer

by Tara Whitney

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almost too dark

Monday, October 3, 2011

Lately I’ve been intrigued with slightly underexposed images at dusk, showing just a wisp of the people pictured. When it is “almost too dark” to attempt.

-Tara

Posted in Family Photography, Orange County Photographer

by Tara Whitney

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andrea - This frame almost looks as if it was taken in the 6o's.

cathy - Oh, have you?

Jess - That looks like film. LOVE.

laura h. - That DOES look like film. Love it.

kati - beautiful! and i'm just loving all the non-"perfect" exposure going on all over the place right now. it's juicy and delicious and magic. this is the kind of thing i would want blown up gigantic on my wall. but then, i'm a compulsive over-exposer, myself. keep 'em coming!

rachel celeste - I agree - it looks like film. Very pretty.

Lisa D - Love this... so pretty. I had a similar experience recently and after thinking "oh no"...realized it was more of an "oh yes"...love when that happens.

Ashley - I can see why! It's very magical.

Suzelle - LOVE the cool, vintagey vibe this photo has....just super !!!

Heather & Jon - We were just taking about this. We are keeping our shots darker and not always worrying about the skin so much rather the environment. I love the mood in this, perfect.

Janie - I like the way you keep experimenting, Tara. It keeps me coming back to your blog!

moo - i have also been more intrigued with darkness lately. always on the hunt for good light, it's a kind of refreshing to look more deeply into the dark side.

elizabeth pellette - I have been getting those kind of shots lately too.. but mostly because my photoshoots are being scheduled at dinner time and this time of year the light fades fast.. sigh

Laura Reaux - Totally. I love shooting high speed black and white film just after sunset.

Kathleen - LOVE the mood of this! So intimate. Feels like I walked into the 70s. . .

Stasha - I like how intimate it makes the moment. Sweet shot.

Hege - Pretty please, more of this. :) Love the energy it gives the picture. It calms it and makes it reach even further in to the viewer. And it gives it a texture that can not bee seen, only felt. Beautiful.

Lisa Jay - Yes! I love it. This is what photography/art is all about. Break the rules so your work says what you want it to say. This picture has narrative & mood & it just says so many things. x

dawny dee - just lovely. i adore that artists can continually recreate themselves thru their art - their techniques evolve much the same way they evolve as people, a result of their expereince and changing point of view. your pics are a bit of an outward manifestation of whats going on inside and you are blessed to have this outlet. these seem introspective, thoughtful, wistful, etheral. love the mood and what it signifies for you - movement forward, something we all need more of. enjoy your journey where ever it takes you. and thanks for taking us along.

Anna LaBenz - I love this photo of our family. Thank you again Tara for sharing your talent with us...and yes I love the nostalgic feel of the photo. Beautiful.

Michelle Croson - I LOVE this shot! If this was my family, it would be hung HUGE!!