TGP Featured Products | Tulsa Newborn Photographer

My office has literally been overflowing with orders the past few weeks! I have to say, one of the best parts of my job is getting to see each client's face light up when I deliver their custom photo products. From giant canvases to adorable mini pocket albums, TG Photography offers it all. I'm dying to share some of my favorite products with you! Here are a few of the top client picks.

{Custom Image Box}

The image box is definitely a favorite item among my clients. What better way to store your memories than in this cute, personalized box? Filled with mounted prints and a small black easel, the image box comes prepared to present your images in style.

{Gallery Wrapped Canvas}

The gallery wrapped canvas is the perfect item to brighten up any room. The 20x30 canvas (shown in the photo above) is a popular size, but remember when selecting your canvas: BIGGER is always BETTER ;)



{Mini Pocket Albums}

I just can't get enough of these cute little pocket albums! Slip one of these babies in your purse (or briefcase for all you dads out there) and you can show off all your favorite images to everyone. Of course, these also make a perfect gift for proud new grandparents!


{Lollywood Frames}

The Lollywood frames are so "in" right now! These beauties come in multiple shapes and sizes and they look fabulous when displayed in wall collages. The possibilities are endless!


For more information on products and pricing Click Here To View The Product Guide

Introducing... TGP ACTIONS!

Well you asked for them and they are finally here! TG Photography is now offering Photoshop Actions for photographers. I'm very excited to announce that I have released the TGP Actions {Simplicity Set} and they are available for purchase at the introductory price of $55. Be sure and snatch them up before the price increases. 

Are you ready to make eyes sparkle, create creamy smooth skin, and apply beautiful tones to your images... all with the click of a button? There are 12 fabulous actions in this set and I'm certain that you will love them all!

Visit the shop to purchase while they are still on sale for a limited time: http://tgphotography.bigcartel.com

I love a nice clean edit and that is exactly what I strived to create with each of the {Simplicity Set} actions. With the photos shown in the example above, I applied each action at 100%. Yes, that's right! No adjusting opacity and no tweaking each individual layer. These actions are extremely easy to use and are sure to speed up your workflow significantly.

Now don't you want to add some simplicity to your life ;)

ADVANCE | Photography Workshop

Are you ready to launch your photography business to the level you've been dreaming of?! TG Photography has joined forces with Madison Vining Photography to offer you an all-inclusive workshop that will help you acheive just that.

Introducing ADVANCE Photography Workshop. Madison and I have spent hours planning and preparing to bring you a workshop that we only wished we could have had in the beginning stages of growing our own businesses. We spent years acquiring this knowledge and now the time has come to share it with you!

We will spend a full day in my studio covering every topic you need to know to enhance your skills in photography and in growing your photography business. Indoor lighting, outdoor lighting, retouching, marketing, we will cover it ALL! Did I mention we will have LIVE models to demonstrate everything on how to perform a perfectly-posed newborn session,  spirit-capturing senior session, and an enjoyable, stress-free family session?

After a delicious catered lunch, your minds will be ready to soak up all the business guidance we can dish out! We will reveal what equipment and lenses WE use along with all the "must-haves" in our own camera bags.

Do you have Facebook, Instagram, Twitter? Of course you do! That's why we will cover social media marketing and how you can utilize it to grow your business and client base.

You will be provided with written material of everything covered, but with a day full of so much useful information, it's easy to forget to ask those crucial questions. That's why we are also offering a free coaching call to each attendee. Go home and process what you learned, make a list of some things you are having trouble with, and call one of us up and let us answer those questions for you!

If you think all that is great, it gets BETTER! You will be leaving with, not only knowledge, but some amazing SWAG! Including TG Photography's video tutorials on editing: head swapping, color changing, floor fading, and more! Along with Madison's pro series PDFs: “25 Things I Wish I Knew,” “Senior Posing,” “Family Posing” and “Couples Posing". Also, you will be the first to get your hand's on my brand new actions which are being released in 2013. Each attendee will leave with gift cards to some big name company's in the photography industry. Who wouldn't want FREE GIFTS from the locations that we go to for our own photo product and equipment needs?

AND IT DOESN'T END THERE! YES, THERE IS EVEN MORE! We are giving away a Shootsac and a newborn posing puck. Each attendee will be entered for their chance to win one of these! 

Workshop tuition is

The cost is $1400.

$400 is due to reserve your spot

Are you ready to ADVANCE?

A work in progress...

So many changes have been happening at TG Photography this year, and I'm just now getting a chance to blog about it! I moved into my new studio building in late January/early February, and the last few months have been full of painting, remodeling, and decorating projects. And all this in between my 4-5 sessions a week! Although I still have many projects in mind, I've decided its time to post some pictures! Here are the things still left on my to-do list: 

1) update the light fixtures (I found some at Ikea that I LOVE, but I need to drive to Dallas to get them! Who wants to go on a road trip?!) 

2) paint and decorate dressing room (this room is not even pictured in the photos below because it is a messy, gigantic prop closet at the moment)3) paint the bathroom (still deciding on a color, maybe gray and white??)4) cover the brown bar in white ceramic tile (I found some at Home Depot that I love (pictured here). I just need to watch some YouTube videos and figure out how to cover it!)
And I'm sure I will keep adding to this list. Well, I'll make this short and get straight to the photos!

                 

New Tutorial Available for Purchase

Several of you have inquired about how I change the colors of clothing and objects in my images. I'm very excited to announce that I will be offering a step-by-step video tutorial on how you can achieve this! You can purchase the video tutorial here: http://tgphotography.bigcartel.com/

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" :)

Photo Contest

My submission for Backdrops & Floordrops by Imajen's photo contest. Photo had to include: 1) Wooden Spoon, 2) Tube of lipstick/chapstick, 3) Rope, 4) Candle.

"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.