I have been receiving a wonderful number of emails and private messages about my book, The Art of Children’s Portrait Photography, which released earlier this month. I have to admit: I am slightly amazed at the interest paid to it so far and at the rapid sales of the book.
The comment I am hearing most often is that the book is out of stock at local bookstores for people. My understanding is that it is selling quite well, which is fantastic, but that it is being re-stocked rapidly, as well. There are a whole lot of copies coming out from the publisher, Amherst Media. I also know that Amazon.com has re-stocked it several times since it has been released, and that it is in stock there right now!
It is also still available at BarnesandNoble.com, but my understanding is that stock has dipped at Borders.com, and it’s nearly a month out to receive via shipping. That should change very soon.
And a thank you to all of you who have written after zooming through the book, I have not been able to get back to every one individually because of life in Ecuador right now – an update on that coming *very* soon! – but I am receiving each message with a mixture of gratitude and relief that a year’s worth of work was actually not in vain 🙂
I am also smiling about the reviews posted on the various online bookstore sites – I love them. Keep them coming!
And to my amazing friend, Jesh de Rox, who surprised me with a whole post on his blog, full of so much beautiful work and heartfelt writings, an extra thanks. Considering how busy you are launching brand new action set, ColorSHIFT, I am greatly appreciative. I am excited that much of that post-processing beauty will be shown in my next book 🙂
Thanks to Amazon for their look-inside function online, so I could easily grab these stills to show.
And the other question – yes, to confirm, 100% of author proceeds are definitely going to Worldwide Orphans Foundation and Save The Children. I believe the question was – am I still donating all of my proceeds, given early indications of what that might be? Um, hello, yes!!! The whole goal was to be able to send over some sizeable contributions 🙂 🙂 🙂
glad to hear it, friend. i hope you sell a million copies : )
glad to hear it, friend. i hope you sell a million copies : )
Hi Tamara. I am patiently awaiting the arrival of my copy. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Thank you for devoting an entire book to this. You rock!
Hi Tamara. I am patiently awaiting the arrival of my copy. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Thank you for devoting an entire book to this. You rock!
its on my Christmas List..can’t wait:)
its on my Christmas List..can’t wait:)
Tamara! I was in the search for a book that would give me tips on how to photograph my kids (I need serious help) so what an exciting surprise when your book popped up on my Amazon search. Very cool that I actually recognized the author. I followed the link to your blog and wow, you haven’t been up to much!! Congratulations to you on your book and to the new addition to your already beautiful family.
Tamara! I was in the search for a book that would give me tips on how to photograph my kids (I need serious help) so what an exciting surprise when your book popped up on my Amazon search. Very cool that I actually recognized the author. I followed the link to your blog and wow, you haven’t been up to much!! Congratulations to you on your book and to the new addition to your already beautiful family.
Wow! WHO on earth is that ADORABLE little nut in the grass??!!!!
Wow! WHO on earth is that ADORABLE little nut in the grass??!!!!
I had the opportunity to meet Tamara in New Orleans (Image X Workshop) and I have to say that she’s a wonderful, caring, inspiring, sincere and understanding person. Oh. I alsmost forgot… she also has a great sense of humor too. Not only is she an amazing photographer… she’s also a great writer. Everyone should go buy her book, especially since it’s for a good cause. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed. I’m also patiently awaiting for the arrival of my copy. Can’t wait.
I had the opportunity to meet Tamara in New Orleans (Image X Workshop) and I have to say that she’s a wonderful, caring, inspiring, sincere and understanding person. Oh. I alsmost forgot… she also has a great sense of humor too. Not only is she an amazing photographer… she’s also a great writer. Everyone should go buy her book, especially since it’s for a good cause. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed. I’m also patiently awaiting for the arrival of my copy. Can’t wait.
My copy should arrive in Italy early next week! I simply can’t wait 🙂
My copy should arrive in Italy early next week! I simply can’t wait 🙂
This is on my Christmas List! Can’t wait! 🙂
This is on my Christmas List! Can’t wait! 🙂
I ordered this book and I can’t wait to receive it!!!
.. So what if she posted pics.. she has a life too.. shes not a slave of soeicty and has to dress like a polar bear like come ooooon. which student didnt take naked picks on myspace.. did they get banned and imprisonned??
I ordered this book and I can’t wait to receive it!!!
Congratulations on the new book and adoption! I’m looking forward to meeting you at DWF in January (and PPA too!) I’ll have to add this book to my Christmas list now…
Congratulations on the new book and adoption! I’m looking forward to meeting you at DWF in January (and PPA too!) I’ll have to add this book to my Christmas list now…
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