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random info:

the “new greg” (his name is sam) was very good. they played a video from greg before the show started to talk about his disease and his decision to leave the wiggles-it was so sad! i teared up. but sam is a great replacement. mckenna was excited about sam. he is in a yellow shirt and has dark hair just like greg, so i bet a lot of the little fans didnt even notice.

drew made it into the honor orchestra-they picked four kids out of 90 or so to be in the concert. its this thursday. he is excited. so are we!

my website is almost finished. i am SO EXCITED to show it to you guys!! ill be posting more info here this week.

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  1. Congratulations to Drew! My nephew made the Honor Choir for CUSD – otherwise I might have run into you finally at the concert! Small world.
    Wasn’t the weather amazing this weekend?
    -megan from sc,ca

  2. I love these of Anna… they are just beautiful!
    They are so fun, looks like she is having a ball!!
    The one where she is running away looks like the one up in your banner… I love how she has the same foot up while she is running.
    Too Cute!

    Congrats to Drew… that is pretty exciting!

    Can’t wait to see your new website, I am sure it is fabulous.

    Looks like you had a blast at the Wiggles. : )

  3. Congratulations to Drew! My nephew made the Honor Choir that performs tonight – otherwise, we might have run into you finally at the performances! Have fun!
    -megan from sc, ca

  4. Hi Tara!

    I’ve been checking out your site for weeks now and have been soooooooooo inspired by your work. I’m a former photog who has gotten in a rut, and your work really makes me want to go out and shoot, shoot, shoot! As I was was looking through some of your former shoots, I saw that you gave some of the technical info…really apppreciated that! One thing I didn’t see was any mention of some of the stuff you do in Photoshop. I’ve been playing with a couple shots that I wanted to get that intense color look from and haven’t quite figured it out. (Relatively new to digital…even newer to Photoshop!) Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!!! :-) Looking forward to your new website!

  5. I just have to say, you are an amazing photographer and even more importantly an amazing mom. Because of all the time you’ve spent with them, your kids are going to grow up with the best childhood memories. Kudos to you for all that you do!

  6. Tara, these are beautiful fun exposures!!! The lighting is so California…makes me miss living there (grew up in Newport). If you have a spare second, could you let me know what lens you are using for these? Thanks
    A

  7. Oh girl, those little girl beach photos are just AMAZING!!!! What settings did you use? They have a magical feel to them. Beautiful!!!!

  8. I always love your photos, Tara, but these pix of your daughter are absolutely amazing! I feel like I am right there on the beach hearing her little squeals of delight. My son was concerned that she had HIS cowboy hat. :)

  9. Great pictures!!! Wow!!

    I also wanted to ask, how did you get over feeling “odd” if that’s what it is called when you take your camera in public places as such as in restaurant’s, stores, etc.? I just feel weird :) as if everyone is staring.

  10. great great pics!
    my most fave i LOVE of yours area always of your own kids! don’t know if it’s just cause they are so darn beautifuL! where is nate and mckenna??? i want to see some of them!!! please!!!!!
    tara

  11. ah,gorgeous light, she looks so exuberant, i want to be there. now.
    and drew looks so happy, lovin the bokeh in his.
    yAy drew on making honors orchestra! 4 out of 90! incredible.
    excited to see the new site. very.

  12. Amazing pics, as always Tara! Love the beach shots – makes me miss it so…I’m a CA beach girl who’s moved too far inland :(

    Can I ask the settings you used for these?

  13. Ahh, congrats to Drew! I played the violin from gradeschool through a scholarship in college, and it is such an amazing instrument. Love it. Your little Anna is too cute for words…oh, how I wish we had a beach here in the Midwest! haha. TFS – your images are as always, a complete inspiration to me.

  14. Your photos are amazing. I check out your blog weekly if not daily to see if you have posted anything new. I feel like I know you and your family now! Love the beach photos…what I wouldn’t give to be hanging on the beach right now. We are trying to melt all the snow here in Minnesota! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. Teresa

  15. Wow – your beach pictures are sooo amazing! I am taking a trip to Florida with my family for Easter and would really love to get some good beach pictures. Could you tell me about what time of day is your favorate time to shoot at the beach?

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