We’re off to NYC!!! Where should we go???
Posted on February 27, 2010
We’re staying in Brooklyn most of the time with John’s brother. He’s pretty cool, here are his two websites: Left as Rain–Music and Remember Paper–graphic arts.
I live out of a Car.
Posted on February 22, 2010
My traveling schedule is out of control lately. Here’s a rundown of where I was and where I’ll be:
February 11th: Drive to Lake Oconee, GA
Feb 12th: Wedding in ATL (in the SNOW)
Feb 14th: Drive to Saint Simons Island, GA to meet John for V-Day
Feb 15th: Junkyard Pinups in JAX
Feb 14th-19th: Saint Simons Island
Feb 19th: Drive back to Gainesville, FL
Feb 20th: Drive to JAX to look for houses. Then E-Session in St. Augustine.
Feb 22nd: Head down to Tampa, FL for John to take the bar.
Feb 22nd-24th Tampa
Feb 25th: Drive to JAX to 1)Show John favorite houses, pick one, sign Lease. 2) Fly out of JAX to NYC.
Feb 25th-March 4th: NYC and DC
March 5th-7th: MOVE to JAX!!! (Any Help will be Greatly Appreciated!!!)
March 8th: John starts work.
March 10th-14th: Saint Simons Island w/the Girls.
March 13th: Gate River Run 15k in JAX
Michelle+Matt Sneak Peek
Posted on February 17, 2010
Junkyard Pinups
Posted on February 15, 2010
Today Shannon and I headed to a junkyard with other photographers, models, and hair and makeup people to do a fun junkyard pinup shoot. The weather wasn’t cooperating too much, but we had a ton of fun! I’ll post a few more soon or go to my Facebook Page.
Q&A Sunday
Posted on February 14, 2010
I bought the book Fast Track Photographer by Dane Sanders for myself for Christmas. I know, you’re not supposed to buy yourself anything for Christmas. It’s just so hard to shop that much and not get anything for yourself. In the book, Dane Sanders talks about the “Signature Brand Photographer” and offers a few questions about branding my uniqueness. I wanted to answer these questions on my blog to not only share with my current and future clients, but also so you could hold me accountable to being the best photographer I can be.
What is the strongest/most colorful aspect of your personality? I’m very laid back. I’m not going to get stressed out if things are running behind, it snows on your wedding day, or your new brother in law shows up in a cutoff Hooter shirt. No wedding goes exactly as planned, and I love the uniqueness of each one. Yesterday, at the wedding I was shooting it SNOWED–in Georgia!!! Basically my world was turned upside down. The bridesmaids were an hour late, the coordinator was stuck in traffic, and most importantly: I almost always shoot the formals outside–in natural light. So much went wrong with this wedding–but it was absolutely spectacular! I mean, who has wedding pictures in the snow in Georgia?!?! Basically what I’m saying is: ”C’est la vie.” We’re going to have a great time and you’ll have amazing images!
What style of clothing do you look best and feel best in? LOL, this is a funny one. I either look like I’m heading for the gym in full Nike attire or I’m dolled up in a Bebe Dress. There really isn’t much in-between for me. For weddings I typically wear a modest dress and my hair pulled back. I will go barefoot if needed (to move quietly around the church during the ceremony or if I’m jumping in the lake to get the perfect shot.)
What kind of music do you love? Is it an important part of your identity? I have weird taste in music. I love country, Pop (R&B mixed with Rap), and my favorite artist right now is Patty Griffin. Actually I fell in love with one of her lyrics last week: “I don’t necessarily buy any ‘key to the future’ or ‘happiness’, but I need a little place in the sun sometimes or I think I will die.” The song is Moses, by Patty Griffin. It’s spectacularly sad, but deeply heartfelt lyrics.
What style of art do you prefer? I obviously love photography, I’m dying to learn pottery, I paint sometimes… I guess I don’t prefer any specific style or type. It’s kind of like music–everything has its place.
What defines a celebration for you? P-A-R-T-Y!!! Love is a celebration. I love dancing, singing, and sharing the special moments with those you are close to.
What food and beverages do you like and identify with? WOW, where do I start? I do love food. I guess I can start with what I do not like: olives, steak, cantaloupe. Everything else is fair game. I LOVE sushi, pizza, sweet tea, brownies, cookies, cheese, shrimp and grits. In a perfect world (where I didn’t kill every plant I own) I’d grow my own vegetables. I’ve tried gardens the past two years and only the jalapenos were edible. But don’t worry, I’ve already started my tomato seeds for this year… I’m not a quitter!
Do I have a philosophical outlook that I feel strongly about and want to share with the world? I’m not really sure this counts, but I believe strongly in spaying and neutering your pets. I adore my dogs (even though they are quite bad). I pick up dogs off the street and re-home them. I tear up when I look on craigslist at all the dogs that need new homes. There are so many free or cheap spay/neuter programs out there. PLEASE save lives!!! I will pay for your dog to get spayed or neutered if you can’t. I donate part of my proceeds from Badogoodog to Operation PitNip. I especially believe in spaying and neutering pit-bulls. I do love the breed, however there are many people that do not need to own this type of dog.
What are my thought of marriage? Marriage is different for everyone and I accept that. For me it is a partnership that is working toward a mutual goal. John and I want the best for each other personally and professionally. This takes a lot of communication, work, and trust. There should also be LUST 
What kind of _______ gels best with your personality?
Car: My last few cars have been hondas and I like them. I’m a low key, dependable, good gas mileage, dog toting kind of car girl. Whatever that is.
Restaurant: One with locally grown, organic food. And with great martinis! There is one right outside of DC that is amazing.
Magazine: I loved “Gourmet”, “Dressage Today”, “Self”, and Maxim is great inspiration for TeaseME.
Musical Instrument: I played the clarinet in Middle School, but I don’t identify with it. My musical instrument of choice is my iPhone.
Musician: Right now I love Patty Griffin and Zac Brown Band (He’s from GA too!) In the past, I loved Jewel.
Writer: My 2 favorite authors (with my favorite book by each one): Greg Isles (True Evil) and Paulo Coelho (By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept). I also love Jane Eyre.
What segments of society do you feel most comfortable with? Is that the group I wish to market myself to? What level of education are you comfortable dealing with in others? I’m the first person in my family to go to college (extended family included) and I’m married to a guy who graduated magna cum-laude in Law School. Education in the end is just a (very expensive) piece of paper. I feel most comfortable around people that laugh, support me, and encourage others.
How would I describe my ideal client? My ideal client is fun and easy going. I LOVE clients who are willing to play in the snow/water, be silly, and try new things. I’d love to spend a day photographing a couple doing what they love to do.
What sorts of activities is that person involved in? Well, I love horses, dogs, running, boating, hiking…. and anyone who does these things is cool with me. However, I love when clients are totally different from me and I get to see what their world is like. This past weekend the groom and his groomsmen are all cage-fighters. How badass is that?
Which celebrity’s public image are you most attracted to? Why? This is a hard one. Uuuuummmmm……. I like pretty people with awesome bodies. There really isn’t anyone that stands out to me on more than their looks. I’ve never been one to have a role model, so I’m not sure this applies. I’m more of a pick and choose parts I like and make it my own. I think “public image” is basically there just to sell a person. I like real people. I can tell you who is my favorite on the Bachelor. :)
What indefinable quality do you possess that makes you bigger than the sum of your parts? I think this is one for my mom to answer. I don’t think there is any one part of me that makes me super special.
Long Ride Home
Posted on February 10, 2010
“Long Ride Home” is actually one of my favorite songs by Patty Griffin–and today, it fits my day.
8 Hours in Jacksonville driving around in the rain looking for a place to live. My FAVORITE house on the MLS turned out to be absolutely HORRIBLE. I guess that’s good bc it was 50k higher than John’s price range (it fit perfectly in mine). I did find a stunning high rise on the water and a few houses in San Marco so now we have at least 3 choices. So, at least it wasn’t a waste of a day considering due to the rain, our TeaseME PhotoShoot was canceled. Finally I arrived home at 9pm, just in time to run 5 miles with Huan and Christina (and the “herd”–Tango, Cash, Nala, and Keeli). Yes, if you see someone being pulled down the street by 220lbs of puppy power–it’s probably us. Give us a little shout out! :0) We need all the encouragement we can get training for the 15k.
After an hour of running, time to eat, then edit… until now (2:46am). It’s totally a rainy, blah, too much time in the car song. GOOD NIGHT!
Apple loves Carrots
Posted on February 9, 2010
Today I headed to the barn to photograph a few of Mary Beth’s babies and around the farm for her new website: www.evrso.com Here are a few I snapped:
Mary Beth feeding her favorite TB Broodmare on the Farm.
They just look like TROUBLE! These three weanlings are pretty new to the farm.
This one is named Katie! The other 2 are Stryphen and Sprite.
Apple and Rococo
Rimar
Mary Beth and Rimar
5k was a Success!!!
Posted on February 7, 2010
YEAH!!!! We did it!!! Surprisingly, I finished 3rd in my age group, and Huan finished 1st. :) My time was 31:22
My Goals for Today:
I was REALLY hoping to make it in 30 minutes or less
To beat all the ladies over 65
And to not stop running.
One of 3 isn’t that bad.
Thanks Body, I Thought We Were Working Together on This :(
Posted on February 6, 2010
Today I work up weighing more than I ever have–in my life. I’m not naming numbers here, but more than some of my friends ever did when they were 9 months pregnant. Seriously.
Like everyone else, I decided after the holidays, something needed to change. I wanted to be back to my former “glory days”. Back to the days were ALL of my pants fit, not just the super strecthy ones.
Well today is not the day. And tomorrow is the 5k. Bummer. :(
TeaseME Photography is LIVE!!!!
Posted on February 5, 2010
Shannon and I have been so excited about our new adventure together–www.TeaseMEphotography.com Check it out!
www.Katie-T.com and www.ShannonWphotography.com