Thank you again to everyone who entered! Congratulations to the five winners!
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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!
Maternity Session Event | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
Maternity Event Dates:
January 25- 2 openings left
April 25- 1 opening left
TG Photography is hosting another day of maternity sessions! Mommies, its time for you to do something for YOURSELF. These aren't just your usual baby bump sessions either. Expecting mothers are invited to come and indulge themselves in a relaxing day of pregnancy bliss!
Mommy-to-be's will be treated to a one hour professional hair and makeup transformation by the lovely Brigitte da Rosa, followed by a 30 minute photo session with 5 uniquely posed images to document your glowing body during this memorable time of your pregnancy. And that's not all! Your session will end with a 50 minute pedicure and foot massage!
Concerned about your wardrobe? We've got that covered too! You will feel like a goddess wearing a beautiful flowing maternity gown!
So, what are you waiting for?! You have so earned this. The sessions will be held every couple of months at TG Photography. There are only 6 spots available, contact trisha@tgnewborns.com to book today! Below are upcoming session dates.
January 25- 3 openings left
April- date to be announced
*Plan to be at the studio for a total of 2 1/2 hour on the day of your session
Professional hair and makeup, pregnancy talk, pedicures, birth stories, 3D/4D ultrasound discounts, baby name chat, foot massages, newborn session gift certificates and a beautiful maternity session with wardrobe provided…the TG Photography Maternity Event is a pregnant woman's DREAM!
TG Gives Back | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
As I sit down to write this post, I'm still in disbelief of how abundantly God has blessed my business. So first off, a huge THANK YOU is in order. Thank you to my family, who have supported me along this crazy journey. Thank you to my loyal clients, who have trusted me with their sweet babies. Thank you to my friends who have pushed me to better myself more everyday. And thank you to God, who I put my faith in and who has guided me every step of the way.
I have seen other businesses host giveaways in honor of their fan reach, but I wanted to change things up a bit. Presenting TG GIVES BACK. As a thank you to all my devoted followers, I would like to host, not only a giveaway, but a giveaway with a cause. As you all know, I LOVE babies and my passion is newborn photography. There are two local non profit organizations dedicated to helping precious newborns and their families.
- The Pregnancy Resource Center of Owasso is a nonprofit Christian organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting futures. They offer many free services to expecting mothers and new parents. I have personally been volunteering for the PRC and have gotten to know some of the caring members of this organization.
- The primary mission of Crisis Pregnancy Outreach is to provide love and assistance, free of charge, to young women who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, and to their children as well. They also are a Licensed Adoption Agency and facilitate open adoptions. I discovered this organization through my good friend, Madison Vining, whose family is in the process of their very own adoption. View their heartwarming story here.
HOW TO ENTER: visit this link and make a donation. For every $10 you donate, you will be entered to win one of the free sessions. Be sure to include your name on your donation if you want to be entered into the drawing. If you are not expecting a newborn, you can still participate! Any of the free sessions can be gifted to a friend or family member.
Thank you again and God bless you!
"But just as you excel in everything-in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us-see that you also excel in this grace of giving."
2 Corinthians 8:7
TG Newborns | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
TG Newborns specializes in newborn photography and photographing newborns with their siblings. Serving Tulsa, Owasso, Collinsville, and surrounding areas.
TG Photography | Newborn Photoshop Actions
I'm so excited to launch my new actions set BLISSFULLY NEW! These are geared toward newborn images, but also look amazing on outdoor shots! The video and before/after shots will speak for themselves! Hope you love them as much as I do!
>> The Blissfully New action set is now available for purchase here <<
A huge thank you to all the photographers who provided me with before/after photos! These were just a few of my favorites from the several that I received :)
>> The Blissfully New action set is now available for purchase here <<
A huge thank you to all the photographers who provided me with before/after photos! These were just a few of my favorites from the several that I received :)
What To Wear | Tulsa Family Photographer
If you are looking for adorable children's clothing for your Fall family photos or child session, Mimi's Couture is the place to find it! I'm so excited that I finally found a place local where I can shop for my kids' clothing! Mimi's Couture is so trendy and the prices are great too!
Mimi's Couture is located inside Creme de La Creme Boutique in Collinsville, right down the street from my studio. Click here for more cute finds from Creme de la Creme.
Mimi's Couture is located inside Creme de La Creme Boutique in Collinsville, right down the street from my studio. Click here for more cute finds from Creme de la Creme.
TG Photography | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
I'm so honored that my image was chosen to be entered into the Best Newborn Photographers International Competition. "Like" the image on Facebook to vote for me and share it with your friends. Thank you so much for you support! Click the photo below to vote.
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Siblings | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
Are you a mommy who is expecting baby #2....or #3, or even #4? Welcoming a newborn baby into the home is such a life changing experience for the whole family, especially big brother or big sister. With all the adjustments that come along the way, I feel it is so important to involve siblings in each of the new baby happenings,
including your newborn photo session
;)
One aspect of newborn photography that I absolutely LOVE is photographing newborns with their siblings! Not only do I love sibling photography, but I'm the only newborn photographer in my area to specialize in it. People tend to have their babies 18 months to 2 years apart, and it can be it difficult to photograph a young toddler and a newborn together
(click here to learn more about posing newborns with siblings)
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Most photographers do not want to take on the challenge of these sessions, but this is what sets TG Photography apart from the rest. At a newborn/sibling session you can expect multiple sibling shots and family poses, as well as individuals of the new baby. Scroll down to view more of my latest work with newborns and siblings.
Here are some other activities, pertaining to the new baby, that big brother or big sister might enjoy:
- tagging along to a doctor's appointment to hear the baby's heartbeat
- attending a sibling preparation class at the hospital
- helping pick out a baby name
- choosing baby's outfit to wear home from the hospital
To book your newborn/sibling session, contact trisha@tgnewborns.com. If you are interested in participation in a live newborn session demonstration, check out our next ADVANCE photography workshop,
To book your newborn/sibling session, contact trisha@tgnewborns.com. If you are interested in participation in a live newborn session demonstration, check out our next ADVANCE photography workshop,
Color Change Tutorial | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
During a newborn photography session, the goal is to keep the baby asleep. Sometimes instead of changing out the headband, wrap, or hat, I will photoshop the color of the item in order to offer my client a variety of choices.
Do you want to learn how to achieve this look? The Color Change Tutorial is available for purchase here.
Claire Marie | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
One of the things I love about being a newborn photographer is I have the world's most precious clients. Meet baby Claire and her gorgeous family. View more at www.tgnewborns.com
Jimenez Family | Beach Session
I have tons of photos from our vacation, but I wanted to share our family beach session first. We did not have another photographer, so we had to improvise. This is a mixture of photos taken by my husband, my step daughter, and myself. I photoshopped us all into the group shots. It was a bit windy and cold, so this is all we got in the 20 minutes we were there. Enjoy!
If you are on a mobile device and cannot view the video, visit this link: http://youtu.be/Q3ElQpIw4cM
To learn more about family posing, check out our ADVANCE Workshop, click here.
And here is another compilation of all our snapshots and video clips. Some of the Disneyland group shots in this video were taken by the park photographers.
And in case you are wondering, I do offer vacation photography! Contact me at trisha.jimenez@yahoo.com for more info and to book me for your next trip.
If you are on a mobile device and cannot view the video, visit this link: http://youtu.be/Q3ElQpIw4cM
To learn more about family posing, check out our ADVANCE Workshop, click here.
And here is another compilation of all our snapshots and video clips. Some of the Disneyland group shots in this video were taken by the park photographers.
And in case you are wondering, I do offer vacation photography! Contact me at trisha.jimenez@yahoo.com for more info and to book me for your next trip.
Do It Yourself Disney Autograph Books/Keepsake Boxes
Warning, this is a personal blog post and has absolutely nothing to do with photography ;)
My family and I are headed off to Disneyland in the morning!!! Can you tell I'm excited?! Not only will it be our first time to take Averie and Cavin (ages 5 and 3 1/2), but it is my first time to visit California as well. After researching for hours online about "what to do, "what to take", etc, I realized autograph books are a MUST HAVE item for any Disney trip. Being a full time mom and business owner, I don't have a lot of time for arts and crafts, so I wanted to show you this quick DIY project that I threw together today (yes, the day before we leave...procrastinate much?)
Items you will need:
- keepsake box from Hobby Lobby or craft store
- spray paint (or I'm sure any paint will work)
- wooden decor piece for top of box
- 4x6 pack of colorful cardstock paper
Optional:
- Fujifilm Instax camera and film
- Instax Mini sticker pockets
Directions:
Paint the keepsake box with color of your choice. After box is fully dry, glue decor piece on top. Print a signature line on the card stock and adhere sticker pocket. This is what you will end up with:
Averie and Cavin got to choose their favorite colors for the boxes, along with their favorite wooden piece for the top. You can decorate them more with scrapbook items or stickers, but I like ours clean and simple ;)
My kids are already obsessed with these! They are so excited to meet each of their favorite character's so we can take an instant photo and have them sign a page. I'm not taking the boxes into the park, I'm just putting the paper in a ziplock bag in my backpack. You could even punch a hole and put them on a metal ring to make it easier to carry around. When we return home, I will laminate the pages. What a fun memory for them to bring home...and it took me less than an hour to make!
These are really cute too! That's where I got the idea to use the Instax ;)
Baby Boy | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
Baby Boy | Tulsa Area Newborn Photographer
Newborn photography with a sibling involved can definitely be quite challenging. I feel it is so important to involve big brother or big sister and make them feel special too. These sweet brothers were perfect little models! Here are just a few of my favorites from this newborn session.
Newborn photography with a sibling involved can definitely be quite challenging. I feel it is so important to involve big brother or big sister and make them feel special too. These sweet brothers were perfect little models! Here are just a few of my favorites from this newborn session.
For more information on newborn posing, check out our ADVANCE Photography Workshop
www.tulsanewbornphotographer.com
Posing Newborn Babies With Siblings | Tulsa Newborn Photographer
Tulsa Newborn Photographer
One of the most challenging aspects of being a newborn photographer is posing the newborn with a sibling. But also this can be the most rewarding shot that you will ever capture! The majority of people tend to have their babies two years apart, so this means 9 times out of 10, you are working with not only a newborn, but also a rambunctious 2 year old toddler. Add in the fact that this toddler's usual routine has just been recently altered with the introduction of a new baby in the home….and well, you can see where this is going.
Some siblings adjust very well to welcoming a new little bundle of joy into their home, unfortunately, some do not. Since you never can anticipate which type you will get, you need to be prepared for anything.
Tulsa Newborn Photographer
THE NEWBORN BABY'S SAFETY is the most important factor when you are posing them with a young sibling. Here are a few things that you SHOULD NOT do:
- Do not let the toddler/sibling hold the baby unattended. If that baby gets dropped, squeezed, rolled-on, squished, or slapped (yes, those precious 2 year olds like to slap), then not only will parents be upset with you, they will be upset with the sibling and the tension begins to rise and the whole session will go downhill from there.
- Do not place the baby and sibling on high surfaces. I try to take all my sibling shots on the ground or have them as close to the ground as possible. Kids get uneasy when they are out of their element. The toddler is already getting nervous about being in an unfamiliar place and interacting with the new baby, I've noticed that if you let them sit or lay on the floor they are more comfortable with the idea. Occasionally I will let the toddler sit in a chair, this is only for the VERY cooperative siblings.
- Do not force the toddler to do something they don't want to do. All of us mommies know what happens when you try to force your child to do something, it becomes a battle of the wills and never ends well. Instead of telling them what to do, ASK them. For example, "Do you want to kiss the baby". If they are adamant about not doing it, quickly move on to something else. You can always come back to it later.
COMPOSITE IMAGES are another way to ensure the baby is always safe. If using a prop, place it on the ground first and snap a shot with the toddler sitting next to it BEFORE you even put the baby in/on the prop. This way you can make sure that a baby in a bucket doesn't get carelessly overturned and a spotter can focus on newborn safety without the distraction of a sibling in the shot. See below for some examples.
More great tips:
- Use a swaddle/wrap to secure the newborn
- Lay newborn and sibling on their backs next to each other
- When attempting composite images, place a toy in the prop so the siblings will look at it
- Holding the baby is not the only option, lay the baby on bed/carpet/prop and then have toddler lean over the newborn to kiss/hug the baby (with parent nearby, of course)
I hope this post was helpful to you! ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN PHOTOGRAPHING NEWBORNS: SAFETY FIRST!
ADVANCE | Oklahoma Photography Workshop
Madison and I had a blast teaching the ADVANCE workshop last weekend! The eager attendees showed up ready to learn and we tackled an entire day of posing, editing, marketing, and more. We were so thrilled to be a part of advancing these photographers and their businesses!
>> If you are unfamiliar with ADVANCE,
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Tulsa Photography Workshop
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We spilled out an abundance of knowledge during the live newborn, family, and senior sessions. We are so thankful to our fabulous models for taking on the unexpectedly cold weather!
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Oklahoma Photography Workshop
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Oklahoma Photography Workshop
Attendees learned step by step editing tips while watching on the big screen: including how to use photoshop actions, smooth skin, remove unwanted objects, make eyes pop, and the list goes on.
Oklahoma Photography Workshop
Oklahoma Photography Workshop
We also instagrammed live throughout the day. We had photographers from all around the world following along! Check out all the photos on Instagram by searching #advanceworkshop
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A huge thanks to all our
sponsors for donating swag for our attendees!
- Mpix Pro
- Studio Baby
- Shootsac
- Birdesign
- Swanky Stitch
- Christy’s Crocheted Creations
- Paisley Daisy
- Creme de la Creme
And to
, our rockstar videographer who produced our behind-the-scenes promo video!
And also to our assistant for the day,
!
Also, we are so excited to be teaming up with
, our newest sponsor, and editing with
many of their amazing products at our next ADVANCE workshop! And you know what this means...MORE SWAG! Check out the before/after below showcasing Yellow Sky actions and cloud overlays.
The next ADVANCE workshop is June 15 and registration is now open.
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ACHIEVE | Tulsa Photography Workshop
Yes, you read that title right! Due to such high demand, TG Photography and Madison Vining Photography are offering another workshop! After we launched the ADVANCE Workshop geared towards professionals, we were bombarded with inquiries about a course for beginners. And when the fans ask, we deliver.
If you’ve pondered such questions as…
-How do I get tack sharp photos?
-How do I get the background to be pretty and blurry?
-What are “f stops”?
-How do I achieve ‘sparkly eyes’ in my subjects?
-When should I use flash? (Spoiler alert… the answer is never, and especially not the one that is attached to the top of your camera! Did that stress you out? No worries — we will teach you a MUCH better way of taking photos in all circumstances without resorting to flash, I promise ; )
If you’ve wondered any of these things, this is the workshop for you. And who better to learn your camera from than two industry pros with a passion for teaching others!
So without further ado, we would like to introduce ACHIEVE, a photography workshop for beginners.
This is not your typical photography workshop. If you know me and Madison, we like to do it up in style ;)
Come join us at the fabulous barn location pictured below and learn how to use that "fancy schmancy" camera to it's full extent.
After enjoying some yummy hor d'oeuvres, we're going to dive right in to teaching you everything there is to know about shooting in manual mode, working with light, and capturing the sweet moments of everyday life with your family.
Then it's time for you to practice what you've learned with some field shooting. We will spend time with each one of you to ensure you are comfortable with manipulating your camera settings to achieve the look you want.
And that's not all! No workshop would be complete without a live session with models. You'll get a hands on demonstration on how to put your new skills to good use.
A brief Q&A period at the end will wrap everything up and you will be on your way home and more eager than ever to snap some awesome shots of your loved ones.
In case you think that you will be going home empty handed...think again! Each attendee will leave with a swag bag full of photography goodies, Madison's Clickin' It Workbook (a $99 value!), and a full set of Photojojo Phone Lenses! These lenses are perfect for capturing fun, creative shots without having to lug your big DSLR camera around to every family outing.
Requirements to participate: A DSLR camera and 50mm lens.
Tuition for the workshop is $400 and registration is now open. If you are ready to ACHIEVE, Click her to sign up today!
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}
{Gallery Wrapped Canvas}
{Mini Pocket Albums}
{Lollywood Frames}
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...
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!
