Newborn photographer: Heather Lauffer for Tamara Lackey Photography

Location: Tamara Lackey Photography Studio

This beautiful little girl is very special to me, as she “completes” a circle in my photography career.  I photographed her Mommy and Daddy’s wedding, newborn images of her big brother and now…the addition of yet another beautiful child to this amazing family.  I cannot begin to tell you how honored I am, not only that this family trusts me with the children, but that they put their faith in me time and time again to capture the important milestones in their lives.  Thank you S Family for allowing me to “be there” for those priceless moments…I am forever grateful.

At a recent event at the Children’s Museum of the East End in the Hamptons, Tamara sat down with author and television host Katie Brown, of PBS’ The Katie Brown Workshop and Lifetime’s Next Door with Katie Brown to discusses how she created her success, what she considers when balancing motherhood and work – and exactly what she looks for when hiring commercial photographers.

Underwriter of the show, powerhouse photography retailer Adorama.com, is giving out a $25 gift card – good as cash on their site – to one of the commenters of the post.  Just share your feedback on this episode, about how to get hired for the job of your dreams … whether it’s as a TV Host or a commercial photographer.  The winner will be selected on Friday, August 19th!

Jessi Blakely for Tamara Lackey Photography:

…which means the weekend is right around the corner.  There is a bit of a breeze outside…  I hope everyone is able to spend a little time in the sunshine this weekend.   I will leave you with this sunny image:)

Jessi Blakely for Tamara Lackey Photography:

There are many thing that I love about my job, but I would say that the best thing is becoming a part of a family tradition.  I have been photographing these beautiful children since they were just tiny little babies…I photographed them every few months for their first year, watching them learn to sit up, crawl and eventually walk.   We now live states apart but every summer, we still have a family photo shoot at the beach!  Photographing these little ones and watching them grow into independent people has been a joy and  tradition I am happy to be a part of!

Episode 102: David duChemin

Tamara met with World & Humanitarian Photographer and Author David duChemin to discuss his intriguing transition into photography by way of twelve years as a comedian in show business, following theology school. As a passionate champion for people doing work they love, David offers candid glimpses into the highs and lows of his fast-moving photography career and relays sage advice to those running small businesses.

Join in to hear some surprising information about how David accidentally fell of a wall in Italy and what it actually felt like to fall 30 feet onto concrete (after just joking about swimming in the river below). The upside of a rather grueling recovery for David has been the opportunity to finish his fourth book, Photographically Speaking, which he considers his best one yet.

And as he slowly learns how to walk again, David’s life is a testament to what he’s been saying for years: life is short. And nothing is guaranteed.