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Trisha Jimenez is an award winning newborn, maternity, and family photographer,  serving Owasso, Tulsa, and surrounding areas. TG Photography offers clients a distinct, timeless style and level of excellence that you won't find anywhere else. You can trust your newborn in the hands of a skilled professional who has photographed hundreds of sessions and counting. Now booking beach sessions as well! Visit the Contact page and book your session today!

In addition, TG teaches newborn workshops and private mentoring sessions for fellow photographers interested in improving their skills and growing their business. Contact trisha@tgnewborns.com to learn more!

Behind the Scenes at Tg Photography

I've been told multiple times that I'm great with kids. Everyone is so amazed at how I get them to sit still for the camera and pose.  Well, I'm going to let you in on a little secret: 
I'M NOT THAT GREAT!

You have all heard the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well to me, they are worth a million words! That's because I know what really went on during the snapping of that image ;)

Take this photo for example:


What words come to mind when you look at it? "What an adorable picture-perfect family!" Right? Ha, wroooong! Let me tell you what words come to my mind:  cute, yet busy, toddler boy, dogs all over the place, older child making funny faces, parents trying to maintain composure, AND temperatures outside equal to a billion degrees. This isn't the only family photo session that fits that description though. Another secret I'll let you in on: I've NEVER taken a "perfect" family portrait. (I know you all are just gasping in disbelief) Well, it's the trufus rufus. (<-translation "it's the truth"....give me a break, it's late at night and I feel like being cheesy) You may think it sounds hectic, but I live for these fun and crazy moments and I love every bit of my job. I mean, what's the point of showing up to work if you don't get to have fun and LOVE what you do, and also have the opportunity to be challenged in a different way everyday.

So with all that said, let me introduce you to my little friend....Photoshop. Now I'm going to SHOW you what I'm talking about...

Beware, you are about to go behind the scenes of TG Photography. You are about to see fully unedited photos, viewer discretion is advised ;)


Here are the ACTUAL photos from that session. The middle one, of course, is the edited image:



Let's play a little game: Can you pick out which faces I used from each photo to create the one in the center?


Sorry, I know they are kinda small. Here, let me help you:


Earlier I mentioned how I live for these moments...I especially live for the moment that I get to show the client the final edited creation and they fall in LOVE with their "picture-perfect portrait" :)

"I'm a big kid now!!!"

As many of you already know, I have a gorgeous 3 year old daughter, Averie. I'm sure you've seen about a gazillion pictures of her on my blog, facebook, etc. Well, she may look sweet and innocent in the photos, but don't let her fool you... Averie is the most stubborn, strong-willed child on the face of the earth! Don't get me wrong, I know stubborn kids grow up to have strong leadership qualities and become very independent adults, but for now, it is a bit inconvenient for Mommy!!  After a few failed attempts, I decided that it was finally time to start potty training again. ALL of her friends are potty trained and I'm pretty sure she is the LAST one who is still wearing diapers...embarrassing, I know. So after candy prizes didn't work, big girl panties didn't work, and the Pull-ups Iphone App didn't even work (I know, shocking), it was time to get serious....

Let me introduce you to Cinderella


she was purchased about a week ago and has been sitting in the window next to the toilet. She "watches" when Averie sits on the potty and waits to see if she is going to pee pee like a big girl. If we have a pee pee in the potty, Cinderella will allow Averie to open her out of the package and play with her! Cinderella also went on vacation with us, but we were so busy and had no luck with potty training. I thought that maybe some big girl pull-ups might help speed up the process, and look who just so happened to be on the pull-ups


CINDERELLA!!!! 

As soon as we got home, Averie put on the first princess pull-up and IMMEDIATELY wanted to sit on the potty in fear that she might go pee pee on her precious Cinderella "diaper". I'll let you  guess if she went pee pee or not....






Praying for Joplin


On Sunday, May 23, a tornado tore through Joplin killing and injuring many in its path. Multiple homes and businesses were completely destroyed. Earlier this week my husband and I had the opportunity to go to Joplin with a group from our church to help with tornado recovery efforts. We weren't sure what we would do there or what we might see, but we both felt the urge to help these people that have been affected by such a disaster and show them God's love. When we arrived we were sent to an address to assist a family in putting a tarp over their roof and clearing out trees that had fallen on and around their house. The devastation was unimaginable. I took my camera with me to document a bit of our trip. Below are some shots  I was able to snap in between carrying tree branches and debris to the curb. 

There is still much help needed. The distributions centers in Joplin have been overwhelmed with supplies and now the only donations that are being accepted are financial support. From now until the end of the month, for every $50 TG Photography gift certificate purchased, $25 will be donated to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. These certificates can be used towards sessions already booked and there are no limitations on who can use them. Must be paid for through Paypal and you will receive a receipt with proof of donation. Contact trisha.jimenez@yahoo.com to purchase a certificate.


























it's been a long time coming...

So it has taken me FOREVER to finally start a blog.  Hmm...let's see, I'm not great at this "about me/description" blah blah blah stuff. So, rather than sitting at my computer for hours, trying to think of something that makes me seem super smart, intelligent and witty, I'll just keep it simple. This is my life...unedited. I'm gonna be totally honest....I HATE writing, I'm terrible with words, BUT I'm actually really good with grammar... though I'm too lazy to use it, LOL! But the main reason for this blog is so I can have a place to post where I can just be myself. I'm tired of always worrying about being all perfect and professional when I put ANYTHING at all on Facebook, since I have so many clients on my friends list. But even my clients deserve to know who the real girl behind the camera is.