Face On By Tamara

~Laughter is the way to true love~

2012-01-31T10:52:00.000-08:00

I'm a lucky girl....I have awesome brides! :).... and Shelly is one of them! I knew when I met Pj and Shelly it was meant to be....me being the wedding photographer that is ;) lol....Shelly is a free spirit whose smile lights up any room! It was such a pleasure to capture so many wonderful memories from their most special day! I really think I was able to capture who they are....Thank you both for letting me be a part of your most special day! I hope you love your photos as much as I do!!!

Venue: Old Country Club, Seal Beach Ca.

Makeup by Nora

Hair done by Nicole Matlock

Photographer and editing done by Face On By Tamara

Enjoy! (lots of photos may take time to load)

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~Each rain drop is a blessing on your wedding day~

2012-01-23T16:47:00.000-08:00

In honor of this rainy day.... I thought I should post this beautiful wedding that was taken on a stormy day in Laguna Beach, Ca. This couple decided to see each other before the ceremony to allow lots more time for a photo shoot of just the two of them :) I was so thrilled at how adventurous they were! We were in a storm pouring down on us at the beach. My assistant/hubby had two umbrellas over my camera! The wind was so crazy it broke both umbrellas! lol....

Make up and photos by Tamara

Enjoy!..... and to those brides who were married on a rainy day remember each raindrop is a blessing for your marriage :)

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My email was hacked

2012-01-17T15:44:00.000-08:00

Im very sorry if you received a hacked email from me this morning. I was hacked! ALL of my emails were deleted as well. If you have emailed me regarding my services and I have not responded as of yet, please email me again. I have changed my email password. I also reported the hacker to yahoo. Thank you again. ~ Tamara

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Fariy Love

2012-01-11T17:28:00.000-08:00

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Photography, makeup and retouching by Tamara

Hair by Candace Kile

Enjoy the fairy beautiful love between Sommar and her fairy daughters ;)

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Mega mucho grande Christmas family blog

2012-01-03T19:14:00.000-08:00

What an amazing year 2011 was!!!! Thank you so much to all my wonderful clients! You made 2011 so awesome! I have been so blessed to be very busy! I am very excited for 2012! I have lots of wonderful surprises coming up this year! Lots of exciting projects are in the works!

I have lots of catching up to do on blogs! lol....here are some fave family portraits that were done for Christmas Cards. Love all of you!!!!

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Welcome to the world Dylan!!!

2012-01-03T18:56:00.000-08:00

Welcome Baby Dylan to the de Geus family!

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Booking NOW! Get your spot before its to late!

2011-12-27T16:14:00.000-08:00

email: faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

The Christmas Present he REALLY wanted ;)

2011-12-27T16:06:00.000-08:00

Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I loved spending time with all my family. I am catching up on lots of blogs in between, photo shoots, weddings, kids, editing, emailing and more ;) Stay tuned for more blogs soon!

My client and friend Leilani, wanted to do a fun sexy shoot for her man for a Christmas gift. She made a calendar for him and he LOVES it!

Make up, photos and retouching done by Tamara

Hair by Liz Carillo

Lighting by Luca

Enjoy!

contact: faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Suprise for my mother

2011-12-16T12:35:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone :) I have tons of blogs to catch up on!!! I have been so busy, I keep putting off editing the photo shoot I did with my mom. My goal was to finish her photos before Christmas :) My mom loves Japanese art and collects vintage kimonos, so for her photo shoot she wanted to be made over into a geisha! We had a blast and its a memory we will never forget. I love you mama!!! xo Merry Christmas!

Make up and photos by Tamara

Costume and design done by my mom

Enjoy!

Here is a "normal" photo of my mom in the middle :) Im on the left and thats my brother on the right :)

Love Story

2011-11-08T22:36:00.000-08:00

A true love story.

Gabriel & Kelly's story is so inspiring, courageous, and strong! Kelly battled Cancer as a teenager for four years. She practically lived at CHOC children's hospital. During that time Gabriel was just a friend. He asked her to prom. Due to the chemo all of Kelly's hair fell out and she was bald. To make Kelly feel more comfortable at prom when Gabriel showed up to pick Kelly up, he had shaved his hair off completely. They feel in love and battled the rest of her treatment together. Kelly is not only one of the most beautiful brides I have ever met but her inner beauty shines. Kelly is now a nurse :) Kelly and Gab you inspire me. I was truly honored to be a part of your special day. Lots of laughter and tears. Even the doctor who saved Kelly's life was at the wedding...what a touching moment when Kelly's mom was giving her speech and thanked the doctor. woooo.... Not one dry eye in the whole room.

I am going to CHOC children's hospital again this year to do makeover photo shoots for the cancer division children, I have asked Kelly to share her story. I know the children will be so encouraged by Kelly. She is an amazing person with a beautiful soul.

Ok.....with that said...I went a tad crazy on "bridal" portraits....I can't help it! lol...Lots of photos( takes time to load) and a special fun party video of the reception at the end of the blog :) oh and one more thing....every time I saw Kelly I would tell her how much she looked like Olivia from jerseylicious!! It's crazy! What do you think? hehe

Enjoy!

Photography & make up by Face On By Tamara

Venue for the Ceremony (breathtaking!) : Kimberly Crest House and Gardens

Reception Location: Redlands Country Club

Wedding Coordinator: Uyen Nguyen

(above photo collage photos by Uyen Nguyen)

Kelly Reception slideshow- Party Time! from Tamara Wroclawsky on Vimeo.

For information and pricing please email Tamara at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com, Thank you!

Dirt, snails, rocks and airplanes......

2011-10-20T19:57:00.000-07:00

....some of the joys of having a boy! I know because I have two little monkeys myself :)

I have had such pleasure of being a big part of capturing this families most cherished moments! I look forward to many more years of photographs to share with you Auld & De Geus families!!! xoxo

Amy & Mike are expecting their first baby boy with in the next couple weeks :) Congrats!!! Cant wait to meet the lil dude. :)

Make up & photos by Tamara of Face On By Tamara

Hair by Katy Perez

This last one was just silly...light was yucky, but had to post anyways :)

Pin Up Class

2011-10-20T19:29:00.000-07:00

I was asked to speak for a lovely class at Farm 39 Studios and of course was honored to oblige :) I taught the Art of pin up, directing a model, and showed the models some tips on posing and to always keep it classy not trashy. I also did the make up for the models :) We had a blast and I can not wait to do it again! The photographers who attended the class had a chance to photograph all the models using my techniques! It was super cool!

Location: Farm 39 Studios ( who happen to rock! )....yaaaa Luca & Sal! hehe

Organizer: Ernest Delisanti ,you rock too! woohoo!

Hair by Liz Carrillo, you so rock too!!! lol

Make up and the photos below by Tamara of Face On By Tamara

I got a chance to photograph a few of the models, here are some faves :)

By The way I get asked all the time if or when I will be shooting pinup....I shoot it anytime you would like, I photograph you anyway you would like and love to make your dreams come true :) If you are interested in setting up a photo shoot of any style please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Gift certificates available!

Some behind the scene photos :) xo

Class photos from everyone at class-click here!

Dont Mess with Texas!

2011-10-20T18:59:00.000-07:00

I love my job so much! I was hired by Kristie Restivo of Ultimate Pink for a few hours to photograph this beautiful, and quaint, wedding in Trabucco Canyon, at a farm. :)It was so beautiful! This wedding was a diffident challenge to photograph the wedding photos at sundown and within minutes it turned pitch black (we were in the middle of nowhere, lol)....but we did our thang, and busted out some photos!!! My fave part was the strung Christmas lights in the trees!! Congrats Josh and Lexi Gledhill!!!

Enjoy!

FOr booking and info please email faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!!!!

Rowdy Maui

2011-10-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

Howdy y'all! ;) I had the pleasure of working with the RADDEST store in Texas called Rowdy Maui!!!!! Everything from this store is RAD....Everything!!!! I took care of everything for Rowdy Maui including - booking the models, hair, make up, styling, concepts and of course the photos! I love working with Designers and clothing stores, especially when I LOVE what they make and sell!!! I had a wonderful team of girls helping me with this shoot:

T-shirts, shoes, boots and jewelry provided by Rowdy Maui

Models- Melissa Kirk, Chanteau Fullen, Natasha Dzandzara, and Amanda

Styling and Assisting by Katie DeMarzo

Hairstyling by Carley

Studio - Farm 39 studios

Make up & Photography by Tamara of Face On By Tamara

Truck provided by Matt & Kasey Fletcher

Beach Cabana provided by Amanda

Thank you so much everyone for all your help to make this photo shoot turn out so awesome! I had so much fun! Cant wait to do it again! Face On By Tamara Loves www.rowdymaui.com!!!! Go check them out and let her know I sent ya ;) Thank you!!!!! www.rowdymaui.com

Here are some studio shots:

Rowdy Maui Radness CLICK HERE!

For info regarding photos and makeup services please email faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Nature is sexy...

2011-10-05T15:03:00.000-07:00

.....when you add a hot girl....hehe....my friend of more then 16 years! :) Of course we had a blast doing this photo shoot together :)

Love you Misa xoxo

Photography, make up, hair and retouching by Tamara

Enjoy!

If you would like more info and pricing please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

"Tutu" cute with a rock and roll vibe!

2011-10-02T19:20:00.000-07:00

Amanda WON this FREE photo shoot for referring a bride to me! If you would like to win a FREE PHOTO SHOOT here is how to do it:

In the past I have offered $50 off a photo shoot if you refer a bride to me.....well I want to give you some more incentive! Recommend me for a wedding and If I get hired due to your recommendation, then you will get a FREE glamor photo shoot with me!!!! Make sure you have potential clients email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com and tell them to include who recommended them in their email. :) Now go tell all your engaged friends about me!!! ;) Thank you!!

( make up & hair not included, potential client must book a $1,500.00 wedding package or higher for you to get a free glamor photo shoot.) Limited time offer. Offer does not count for brides already booked. New clients only. Recommendation must be made at the time I'm contacted for booking.

Now back to the blog :)

Enjoy!

For booking and info please email Tamara at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com. Thank you!!!

Vouge!... Vouge!

2011-09-30T21:07:00.000-07:00

I always have the best time when I do a model type photo shoot! What girl doesn't love playing makeup, hair, fashion and model! Jen is an aspiring model who wanted to start her portfolio. I Love working with Jen, she is such a natural, perfect complexion, the camera loves her and she takes direction wonderfully! She hired me to style a weekend long photo shoot with the works included: photos, studio, locations, makeup , hair, lunch and dinner dates with me ;) lol......and we had lots of time to play!!!! We also had lots of crazy adventures over that weekend: exploring, laughing, and vouging....you know the usually. :) It was hard to narrow down the photos...but here are some of my faves....enjoy!

Photography, Make up and retouching by Face On By Tamara

Special thank you to Sal Hanna & Peter De Geus for all your help!

Hair by Crystal

Model- Jennifer De Geus

Before I continue with the blog.....This photo above has a silly story to go with it, with some silly outtake photos too! heheee....

So, I thought it would look cool to have Jen stand on the end corner of a business building that was mirrored to get the mirror reflection of her self....so, she posed and without me telling her how funny she looked I held back my laughter and took this photo....

I told her how rad it looked and then started busting up laughing....Then I had to get in front of the camera with her and take some shots....lol....we laughed so hard!!!

LOL!!!! Ok back to the blog.....

For info and pricing please email me at : faceonbytamara@yahoo.com Thank you!!!

Stella

2011-09-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

I love Stella and I think you all will too! hehehe...Enjoy!

For info and booking please email Tamara at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

And just for fun....hehehe...

Baby Stella in a Sea Shell :)

Mama's Hooligans

2011-08-30T11:16:00.000-07:00

I love when a family wants something different and not some boring traditional portraits! The Sanchez family is one cool family with really cool kids! The Sanchez boys are the sweetest boys with such rad style! I had a blast adventuring with you guys! I hope you love your photos as much as I do!

Make up & photo By Tamara

Hair By Amy Orona

Enjoy!

~Soul Mates~

2011-08-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

I love Desirae & Wes Wopschall! WOOHOO to one of the coolest couples EVER! Des is one of the coolest girls I have ever met, so real and down to earth! We became good friends during all the planning of this amazing wedding...I had about 15 minutes to bust out ALL the portraits...I'm so thankful to my Husband, (second shooter & assistant) and to Jeff Martin who also took some rad shots, you both helped so much!

I feel so honored to have been such a big part in your most special day together. I hope you two cherish these photos for many, many years to come! Love you guys! Congrats to the very HAPPY and very FUN couple!

Venue : Holiday Inn Buena Park, Ca.

Photography by Face On By Tamara

Videography by Dave Danzara (My brother!)

Makeup by Face On By Tamara & Liz Carillo (I couldn't of done it with out her! 13 faces to doll up!)

Hair by Alicia Shinners & assistant

Enjoy!

Some fun slideshows at the end of the blog!!!- takes time to load

I love the grandma in this picture so much! She rocks!

above Photo by Jeff Martin/retouched by Tamara

above Photo by Jeff Martin/retouched by Tamara

I couldn't choose which looked best- so I picked all three :) lol

more faves ( unedited)

PARTY!!!!!

For info please email : faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Sea shells by the sea shore...baby Stella coming soon!

2011-08-11T19:08:00.000-07:00

For info and pricing please email Tamara at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Make up & Photos by Tamara

Baby Love

2011-08-01T21:51:00.000-07:00

I was so excited when my dear friend Candace told me she was coming to town from 6+ hours away for her belly photos with me!!! :) She is preggy with twins!!! Love you Candace!!! I had so much fun with you!!!! Miss you already!......p.s. You do not have to pose nude for preggy photos...I have lots of cool belly ideas that also include clothing, lol ;)

Makeup & photos by Tamara

Lighting assistance - Sal Hanna

Enjoy ...beautiful Candace!

If you would like more info please email me at : faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!!!

~Hearts Desire~

2011-07-27T21:36:00.000-07:00

Who says you cant still be a steamy hot couple after being married for years!!!! Jen & Peter wanted some romantic photos to capture their love as a happily married couple :)

Photography, make up, and retouching by Tamara

Hair by Crystal of Rigby Hair Design

Hot Couple- Jen & Peter Degues

I really contemplated posting Jen's Before photo....it's kinda funny because, SHE IS PERFECT even without make up! What a beauty!!!!
lol....

Some more faves on a slideshow(unedited)

If you are interested in photography and or makeup please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com . Thank you!!! ~ Tamara

"Props" photo challenge

2011-07-19T18:01:00.000-07:00

My entry for "props" photo challenge on www.iheartfaces.com
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http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/07/photo-challenge-props/

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Face On By Tamara Coming to BISHOP! Booking Now!!!

2011-07-14T08:42:00.000-07:00

email Tamara for pricing and more info at faceonbhtamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Bonnie and Clyde have nothing on us......

2011-06-29T13:28:00.000-07:00

Jennifer & Mario are one HOT couple! So excited for your wedding this fall :) I had so much fun on our adventure/e-session!

Make up & photos by Face On By Tamara
for booking & info please email faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Enjoy!

unedited slideshow of some more faves

Butterflies, hunting trophies, firefighter gloves, and a WEDDING!

2011-06-16T19:14:00.000-07:00

Always fun when I get to photograph a travel wedding!!! Gives my husband and I an excuse to get out of town for a weekend alone! :) I was really excited when I found out Kernville had good fishing too!!! We had so much fun! Amy & Mike are such a wonderful couple with amazing friends and family! This blog may take time to load, LOTS ...I mean LOTS of photos and two fun slide shows!!!

Enjoy!

Venue: The Lodge at Painted Rock, Kernville, Ca. (SO Beyond Beautiful!!)

Photographer: Face On By Tamara

Hair: Jessica Basham & Melanie

Make-up: Jennifer Mather

Videographer: Dave Danzara

Here are my faves....It was hard to narrow down, lol!!! :)

DONT MISS THE PARTY SLIDESHOW!!!

MORE PHOTOS! :) ( unedited photos)

Thank you for taking the time to view and comment my blogs! It means the world to me and to my clients!!! Please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com for info and booking. Thank you!!!~ Tamara

Roses are red.....

2011-06-14T18:11:00.000-07:00

Gabriel & Kelly I cant wait to photograph your wedding this September at the Kimberly Crest House & Gardens in Redlands, Ca.!!! You are such a beautiful couple! Here are some of Kelly & Gab's fave shots from the E-Session photo shoot

enjoy!

Hot mama & her boys :) ~Isner Family~

2011-06-06T16:12:00.000-07:00

I always love photographing this beautiful family :) I feel so privileged and honored to be a families photographer! Looking forward to our next photo shoot in July with the Isner family!!
:)

Enjoy!

Tease Please!! Mike & Amy's Wedding in Kernville, Ca.

2011-06-06T15:18:00.000-07:00

I do travel! Please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com for more info. Thank you!

Flashback~Snow White Twisted Tale Series

2011-05-31T21:48:00.000-07:00

Hello :) I was looking at all my old blogs on myspace today....and I thought it would be fun to post a oldie but goodie blog :) Snow white as a punker part of my Twisted Tales Series.( copyrighted and trademarked)
Enjoy!

OK STORY FIRST....LOL....I HAVE WANTED TO DO THIS SERIES FOR A VERY, VERY LONG TIME! COUPLE THINGS I DIDN'T HAVE WHEN I WANTED TO DO IT WAS MONEY AND TIME! I STILL DON'T HAVE EITHER, LOL- BUT, A GOOD FRIEND AND NOW MY PERSONAL COSTUME DESIGNER MADE THIS FIRST COSTUME AND IT GOT ME SO MOTIVATED! AFTER SHE SENT ME THE ADORABLE YET BAD ASS COSTUME I JUST HAD TO START ON THIS SIDE PROJECT!

I REALLY ONLY INTENDED ON USING ONE IMAGE BUT THE SHOOT WAS KILLER AND I GOT CARRIED AWAY LIKE USUAL SO I THOUGHT WHY NOT MAKE A BLOG FOR FUN. THE FIRST IMAGE IS THE SHOT I WILL USE FOR MY BIG SECRET IM DOING HEHE.

ANOTHER THING WAS FINDING THE RIGHT GIRL FOR THIS TWISTED TALE. I DID A CASTING CALL FOR ALL GIRLS NOT JUST MODELS! THE WHOLE TIME I KEPT THINKING MY SIS N LAW WOULD BE SOOOO PERFECT! THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS MY SIS N LAW MELANIE IS THE BIGGEST ANGEL SWEETIE PIE EVER - NO TATTOOS - DOESN'T SMOKE- DOESN'T DRINK, SHE IS A MAJOR GOOD GIRL! WHICH IS RAD, BUT THE TWISTED TALE WAS BAD ASS PUNKER CHICK WITH TATS AND A CIG! ANYWAYS, LONGGGG STORY SHORT --- SO I WAS LIKE DUDE WHATEVER I WILL MAKE MELANIE A BAD ASS CHICK WITH TATS AND A CIG! LOL. SOOOOO, I DID! AND SHE WAS SUCH A SPORT! I MADE HER SMOKE AND EVERYTHING! HAHA THE THINGS I MAKE PEOPLE DO FOR A SHOT! HAHA I LOVE YOU MELANIE YOU ROCKED IT!

PHOTOS, MAKEUP, HAIR, SET DESIGN AND EDITS BY TAMARA
MODEL- MELANIE ( MY BEAUTIFUL SWEET SIS N LAW)
HANDMADE COSTUME BY THE AMAZING CELINA OF BUZZ BOWZ & DEZIGN
NECKLACE BY YARDLEY DECEMBER
AND ANOTHER THANKS TO CELINA FOR LETTING ME STEAL YOUR TATTOOS FOR MELANIE ;) LOL

BY THE WAY THE TWIST TO THE TALE IS SNOW WHITE IS PISSED CAUSE SHE GOT POISONED. I WOULD BE TOO. LOL
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HAHA AND JUST FOR LAUGHS...THIS WAS AFTER I MADE HER SMOKE HAHA (UNEDITED)
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AND CHECK OUT YARDLEY DECEMBER HERE: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=140860303

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO CHECK OUT MY BLOG AND LEAVE SOME LOVE! MEANS A TON!! XOXOX

MANY MORE TWISTED TALES COMING!!! WITH A TAMARA TWIST OF COURSE ;)

Tease please....

2011-05-26T14:11:00.000-07:00

My Mother as the Imperial Dragon Queen!

Cafe Mozart Wedding

2011-05-25T12:44:00.000-07:00

I love photographing weddings....why you may ask? Because I get to capture the love between two people that will cherish each photo I take for the rest of there lives!!! That's pretty cool don't you think? :) It's such a honor to be a part of a couples most special moment....I feel truly blessed to do what I do!!!

Cafe Mozart in San Juan, Ca./ San Juan Mission

Photos by Face On By Tamara

~LOTS of photos and a slide show- takes time to load~

For booking and info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com
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Family and friends of Vanessa & Ramon Order your photos here:
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( I will be adding more photos soon...just learning this site)

Here is a slide show of some unedited photos:

Poison Candy Spring Collection Photo Shoot

2011-05-22T19:49:00.000-07:00

I always LOVE working with Rebecca of Poison Candy Fashions! She is such an amazing and talented designer! I have had the privilege of working with her for years now and she has become a really good friend of mine. Rebecca also styles another friend of mine Rachel Federoff from The Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo TV, where I also just got hired as the Orange County photographer! Pretty much Poison Candy Fashions Rocks and you aren't cool if you do not own something from www.poisoncandyfashion.com .

For this photo shoot Rebecca wanted a clean simple studio type photo shoot. The boys at Farm 39 studio in Huntington beach hooked it up! I love LOVE shooting at this studio! We had so much fun!!!

Make up and photos by Tamara

hair by Katy Perez of Katy's Rising Styles

Model- Miss Bianca

Wardrobe by Poison Candy Fashions

Studio - Farm 39 - www.farm39.com

Some behind the scenes shots at the end of this blog and a few fun art shots after the photo shoot :) ....now go shop www.poisoncandyfashion.com and let Rebecca know I sent you! Thank you xo

Dresses and necklaces coming soon too www.poisoncandyfashion.com!

And just for fun...( this is not a posion candy dress)

Behind The Scenes

For booking: faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Yee haw!

2011-05-22T18:59:00.000-07:00

I'm back! :) As some of you may have heard I was very ill and hospitalized for a couple months. ( you can see more info on my facebook fanpage in the notes section) As you can imagine its been very hard and its not easy to talk about. I am taking it one day at a time. I am doing much, much better now! I'm so excited to be on the road to recovery and getting back to my passion....my job! I have already started shooting and have been booking a year in advance, so please email me today if you would like a quote for a photo shoot, makeover or wedding! :)

I have lots of blogs to catch up on, so please keep checking back for new blogs coming soon! Again, thank you for all the support, prayers and love! I love my friends and clients very much! xo

If you are interested in booking photography or make up services please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Make up and photos by Tamara

Hair by Liz Carrillo

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

FREE PHOTO SHOOT! You can win a photo shoot too! >>>>>>

2011-03-01T20:51:00.000-08:00

Hello :) I had the pleasure of photographing Kimberly who won a FREE photo shoot with me for referring her friend Jennifer who booked a wedding with me :) She is beautiful inside and out and truly deserved this photo shoot!
If you would like to win a free photo shoot - see my notes section on my face book fan page here for details : http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=107893956215¬es_tab=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=10150325573490722

Make up & photo By Tamara

Hair by Katy Perez- who did an amazing job!!! Latest all day too, Thanks Katy!
:)

Please email Tamara at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com for more info and booking. Thank you! :)

Pin Me Up!

2011-02-12T22:09:00.000-08:00

I love photographing military wives! Something about knowing the photos I take end up in a mans hands that is serving my country is really cool! I feel so honored! And making a military wife feel beautiful and special during a time in their life that they are so lonely, sad, scared, and worried is very rewarding to me. The not knowing what could happen to their husband while he is deployed....these photos are more then just photos, they bond two hearts from miles and miles away. God Bless America, and God Bless all the men and women serving our Country!

Make up & Photography by Tamara

Hair by Liz Carrillo

Pretty military wife- Brittney

Beautiful vintage car provided by Rich & Dotti Reutter

If you would like a photo shoot like this one please email me at faceonbytamar@yahoo.com

I Love Nerds

2011-02-10T13:24:00.000-08:00

I really do :) My brother is a cool nerd!!!...lol. He is a star wars, Peewee Herman, garbage pail kids, tron, video games and arcade game collector!

I took a few photos for a Arcade Book he will be featured in at his home.

My brother is cooler then yours!

I love you Dave! xo

Love is in the air!!!

2011-02-10T12:55:00.000-08:00

Here are two e-session photo shoots of two beautiful couples that are soooo in love :) I feel so honored to be able to capture love with photographs that they can cherish forever!!! I'm looking forward to both of your weddings!! If you would like info regarding wedding photography & bridal makeup please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Erin & Alan's e-session

I loveeeee shooting at the San Juan Mission! wooooo romantic!!

We also took some family photos

Makeup & photos by Tamara

For Vanessa & Ramon's e-session we started out at the mall, because they love to shop! hehe...But we got kicked out about 5 minutes after I started shooting!! lol...then off to the beach

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Bishop Photo Shoots!

2011-02-10T12:38:00.000-08:00

These shoots were back in October. I love Bishop, Ca soooooooo MUCHO! Many of you may know I did live in Bishop for two years. I will always love Bishop for so many reasons. I went in October for a mini family vacation with my family :) I shot one day on location in the buttermilks.

I'm super bummed because I forgot to take "before" photos :( I love showing before and after photos. Oh well....

Before I post the photos I need to thank my friends who without them I would of not been able to pull this photo shoot day off in the buttermilks in Bishop. :)

Kammi Foote- Thank you so much for letting me use your RV, and setting it up and for all you did for me that day. You and your hubby are such real and special friends!...all my Bishop friends are life long friends!

Candace of Simplicity Salon - I can not thank you enough for your help and for lending me Jessica for the day ;) to do hair for my clients! She rocked and soooo do you!!

Tara- Thank you for being my moral supporter haha, and hanging with me all day! Thank you for grabbing lunch for me and for saving the day to pick up the extra generator thingy! lol

Make up & photos by Tamara

Hair by Jessica with Simplicity Salon

Location: Beautiful Bishop Ca!

ohhhhh i have to mention....it was about 30-40 degrees with I think 80 mile winds!!!!! We were in the mountains ...it was not only freezing but near the last photo shoot of the day we were in the middle of a wind storm!!! My clients rocked it out and we just made it work! I felt so bad that Jessica (hair) worked so hard and the minute my last clients walked out of the RV - poof hair to the max!!! LOL

.....this is the windblown ...in the windstorm photo shoot!!! it was crazyyyyyyyy! lol

SOME BEHIND THE SCENES SHOOTS / and funny hair blown bloopers! -( behind the scenes shots of me by Erin Gladding)

My babies! :)

Catching up on blogs :)

2011-02-10T12:04:00.000-08:00

Hello! I have lots of blogs to post....and to save some time, I may double up some photo shoots on some blog posts. In this blog post the first photo shoot was a mini photo session with a beautiful family in San Juan, Ca. The second post is of a more recent photo shoot of a beautiful and spunky 12 year old girl who needed some acting head shots/body shots for her portfolio :)

Photos by Tamara

Photos & makeup by Tamara/ Hair by Liz Carrillo

This girl is going places! The best personality, takes direction so well and is beautiful inside and out!

If you would like to book a photo shoot or just have some questions please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com :) Thank you!

Bringing in the New Year with a BANG.... blog! :)

2011-01-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!! I'm all caught up on editing so I thought I would retouch some photos I did of my cousin awhile back. She is an aspiring model ready for hire. We had a fun day of adventuring everywhere! If you would like a photo shoot like this email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com. My clients receive a printable dvd with ALL photos taken from the photo shoot with lots of other options such as albums, prints and retouching!! I take over 200-500+ photos!

Make up, photos, & retouching by Tamara ( most of these photos are not retouched but straight out of camera with a added border)

Model- Natasha Dzandzara

Help with styling and direction- Alicia Dzandzara

lots of photos may take time to load...Enjoy!......BANG!!!!

I hope you loved the photos as much as I do :) I love doing photo shoots like this!! If you would like to do a photo shoot like this please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Presenting ~ Fabulous Parties!

2011-01-01T21:55:00.000-08:00

Do you want to make your party something no one will forget? Then let me help by making your guests feel & look amazing!!! Adult or child parties! Face painting, make overs, fake tattoo's, photo shoots and much more! I'm located in Orange County, Ca. If you would like more info please email me at: faceonbytamara@yahoo.com.

Here is the most recent Fabulous party ~ Themed "diva", Sophia's 8th birthday party!
with a few behind the scenes photos :)

Each guest received a printable dvd of all the photos taken. Along with make up by Tamara, Hair by Janie, Nails by Sophia and lots of fun, food and diva wardrobe by host Katie DeMarzo! :)

Happy New Year!!!
Enjoy!

The birthday diva and me :)

Pin Up Event photos!

2010-12-30T20:25:00.000-08:00

Hello :) I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! It was very busy for me! I will be posting lots more blogs soon :) Here are some of my fave photos from my last pin up day event.

Special thank you to Tara Alexander for letting me take over her pad for the day and for doing an AMAZING job on the models hair!

Make up, photos, direction and retouching by Tamara.

Location & hair - Tara Alexander

Enjoy!

I forgot to take the next models before photo :( Im sure she doesnt mind lol ;)

I forgot the next models before photo

Please email faceonbytamara@yahoo.com for booking. Thank you!

Sunset Kisses

2010-12-06T10:26:00.000-08:00

I love being a part of intimate beach elopements. They are so personal, touching and romantic, being able to capture those moments are priceless! Another added bonus...I get to work with my father, Bruce Danzara who is a wedding officiant! :) Please check out my dad's website at www.4wed.net for more details regarding our beach elopement packages.

Mike and Sara used their photography coverage wisely and broke up the hours they hired me for...They had me come for pre ceremony, ceremony and lunch photos then I left and came back right before sunset for some romantic sizzling sunset shots!!! I thought that was such a great idea!

Make sure to view some more photos on the unedited slide show near bottom of this post and some before and after retouching shots. I highly recommend to my clients to have there favorite photos retouched. It does makes a huge difference. Whether you want a more simple retouch like removing blemishes or something more difficult like adding a person, I can do it! Lets say you love a shot, but there are tons of people in the background....no problem! As you will see at the end of this post. Please email faceonbytamara@yahoo.com for more info and booking. Thank you!

Make up for bride, sister of the bride and mother of the bride done by Tamara

Photography and retouching done by Tamara

Make up by Tamara

BEFORE & AFTER RETOUCHES

I loved this shot, lighting is beautiful, contrast rad, couple amazing!!! But I wanted them to look like they were the only ones walking the earth....

Again I loved this shot...it was taken on her hotel balcony without a flash for dramtic contrast....

AFTER

Thank you for taking the time to view and comment my blogs! It means so much to me! Please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com for details and booking.
Thank you!

Tamara xo

~Cafe Mozart fall wedding~

2010-11-23T21:21:00.000-08:00

Cafe Mozart + the mission in San Juan, Ca. = Bonita wedding!!!

Make up for the bride, bridesmaid, jr. bridesmaid and mother of the bride by Tamara.

Photography & editing by Tamara

unedited slideshow at the end of blog with some more fav photos

For booking & info please email faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

unedited slideshow of some more faves

For booking & info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Mini Muffin Photo Shoots

2010-10-14T12:30:00.000-07:00

This event was so much fun! You have no idea how many burp and fart sounds I had to make this day! That's dedication!!! lol :) The cost was only 50 bucks! Which included ALL your photos on a dvd and one fully retouched photo also included on the printable dvd with options to purchase more retouched photos and prints. I will be having another event like this soon. Check out my facebook fan page for new specials going on right now. Email me for booking & info at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

~Enjoy these cute mini muffins~

Heather you are one hot mama! We have to do a model shoot sometime! :)

here are 2 unedited photos that I also thought were so precious!

Turnip Rose Wedding

2010-10-04T12:35:00.001-07:00

Hello :) I had soooooo much fun doing this wedding! Not only was I excited because i use to play with the bride when I was a child and have been friends with her brother for over 15 years but I finally got to shoot at the Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa. The best part....I was five minutes from home :) hehe....I was in photography heaven overload at the Turnip Rose, even the bridal dressing room is rad!

You will notice I took A LOT of photos of the bride....why?....because she made the most beautiful model bride ever!!! :)

Lots of photos and slideshow at the end...takes time to load.

My signature wedding photo: A moment in time

Slideshow of some more unedited faves:

Sister love

2010-10-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

Hello :) This shoot was really cool for me because Dee and Julie drove all the way from Virgina to California for a special sister glamor shoot day with me :) I was so excited to make it worth the trip! No pressure right? lol... Dee's hubby is serving our country and wanted a classic look for her man to "pin up" on his wall while he is away. Julie wanted some model shots done for fun and to look back on when she is older to remember what a hot mama she was!!! lol... I had so much fun with you both and I hope you both cherish your photos forever!

I like to show before and after photos so that a potential client knows that you don't have to be a "perfect" model to do a photo shoot with me. I want to also show my make up skills.

Makeup, photos & retouching by Tamara

Hair by Tara Alexander

This was done by request of Dee, I think it turned out so cute!

For booking & info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com, Thank you!

Double the fun!

2010-09-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

hehe ;)

I still cant tell these guys apart lol, trying to stay fair and retouch the same amount of photos was a little tricky ...haha....

We had such a fun photo shoot adventure with lots and lots of laughs! Thanks for the fun filled day guys! I hope you love your photos as much as I do :)

a few unedited photos:

wooooo....

for booking and info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Rock Star Baby & Family!

2010-09-28T12:07:00.000-07:00

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

for booking and info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Upcoming events & new photo shoot specials!

2010-09-28T10:53:00.000-07:00

Hello! Lots coming up!! If you have any questions or would like to book with me please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

October:

Get your make up done for a Halloween party!! Only $50.00 which will include- pro make up and fake eyelashes. Special effects makeup is extra.

Oct 24th & 25th- Bishop trip photo shoots!! BOOKING NOW! need all deposits asap to hold your spot

Oct. 29th special BOOKING NOW!

If you can dream it up...i like to make it come true! Look and feel beautiful! Be a fairy, mermaid or a fairy tale with a twist!

Book with a friend and get $50 off!!

NOv 14th= Pin up photo shoot day! Look and feel like a classic pinup!
BOOKING NOW!

here is a slide show of where we will be shooting, props and the car we have access too that day!

November

Nov. 20th - I will be a guest at Davis School craft fair in Costa Mesa again this year! Come stop be and say hello :) I will be shooting studio photos, selling prints and Christmas special gift certs!

Remember Christmas is around the corner! A make over or make over photo shoot makes a wonderful gift! for any age or gender! I have rad gift certificates :) Email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo for more info.

Thank you so much for your love and support!

Tamara Wroclawsky xo

~Bella Famiglia~ Beautiful Family

2010-09-08T19:22:00.001-07:00

Hello! I was so excited to be asked to take the Demarzo family photos! One big, happy, italian family!!! :) My husband has known this family since he was 4 years old! I have known them for over 15 years!!! I even met my husband through them!!! Thank you guys by the way for that....lol , I have two beautiful children and could not be more happy! :)

Enjoy!

z

Love you xoxo

For more info and pricing please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!!!

~Wright Wedding~

2010-09-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

Hello :) I have been very busy, which is great! My oldest son starts Kindergarten next week! Woohoo ...once he is back to school I will be able to post lots more blogs soon! Lol...It’s been a fun filled summer with lots of beautiful weddings!

Here are some of my fave shots from the Wright wedding in San Diego, Ca. Slideshow at bottom of post with some more photos. Takes time to load. Enjoy!

Photos & retouching by Tamara

which one do you like better?

slideshow of some unedited photos- takes time to load

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Now booking! Mini Muffin Special! One Day Only!

2010-08-17T20:36:00.000-07:00

Booking Now!

2010-08-15T22:54:00.000-07:00

I have lots of great specials going on right now starting as low as $50!!!

Please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com for more details and pricing.

slide takes time to load- lots of photos :)

Hey Sailor ;)

2010-07-20T09:26:00.000-07:00

Hi :) Happy summer everyone! This photo shoot was a mix of pin up, glamour and fantasy! Danielle had heard about my birdcage and wanted to pose in it! She also had some really cute sailor stuff, so we did both.

You do not need to be a model to have a photo shoot, or even a boyfriend to impress with photos....do it for your self! When you’re an old wrinkly lady you can look back at your Face On By Tamara photos and say.....WOW I was a hottie! :)

Makeup, styling, photos and retouching by Tamara

Hair by Liz Carrillo

Model-Danielle

Danielle BEFORE

Danille AFTER

Back by popular demand......the red satin heart butt pose, lol

For booking : faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

~Tightrope Temptress~

2010-07-14T20:55:00.000-07:00

Hi :) Happy summer!!!! The sunshine is here!! ya :)

I had so much fun doing this photo shoot. I love doing pin up, fantasy and glamour photos and this shoot was a little of everything!

Make up, photos, and retouching by Tamara

Hair by Liz Carrillo

Model-Katie

If you want to look and feel like a model too please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com.
Having a make over and photo shoot is so much fun! Every woman should do at least one for herself. When your old and wrinkly you can look back at your Face On By Tamara photo shoot photos and be like dangggggg I was hot! hehe ;)

Whatever you can dream up I like to make it happen! You want to pose with wolfs, a old classic car, in the forest as a fairy or as a tightrope pin up....cool lets do it!!!

Katie met with me before her photo shoot and told me she wanted to be a circus tightrope chick mixed with classic old school pin upish. I was doing a happy dance.lol

Katie Before

Katie After

Here are some unedited photos, Katie is rad..

For prices and packages please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Wedding with family!

2010-07-02T15:22:00.000-07:00

Hello! So I’m stuck at home with strep throat ...boo :( Im going to blog to keep my mind off my ouchy throat lol.... I had the honor to photograph Sean & Robyn Latimer's wedding a couple months ago. The coolest part about the wedding besides the cool couple of course....... my dad was the wedding officant, my brother was the videographer and my husband is my photography assistant and I did the bridal makeup and the wedding photography :) Working with my family was a ton of fun, My dad is very proud of us and its really cute. He goes around beaming and telling everyone that I am the photographer and my brother is the viedographer lol....love you dad ;)

I work with my father a lot, but this was my first wedding with my brother. He just started his own wedding videography business and is already booming! My brother Dave Danzara is a wonderful artist with a musical ear and an amazing eye for art. His wedding videos bring joy, tears and laughter.
My father Bruce Danzara has been doing weddings for over 25 years and is in my opinion the best in Orange County! He is charming, warm and funny. He is very professional and really loves his job and it shows. I think we make a great team! We just did another wedding together and had a blast! :)

My brother helped me put together a commercial that I will post at the end of the blog :)

If you are interested in Dave Danzara's videography or need a wonderful wedding officant please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com. for more info

Onto the beautiful wedding......

Meet Robyn

Meet Sean

The beautiful wedding venue: Courtside in San Clemente

oh so cute guests....

hehehe

onto the new married couple :)

first dance

Frozen in time

Happily ever after.....The End

Behind the scenes

My Brother and I

My dad, brother, me and my husband...after a very long day! :)

Here is a slideshow of some unedited photos

and finally....my commerical :) hehe ( to view video large screen please visit : http://vimeo.com/13020330 )

Face On By Tamara (Commercial) from David Danzara on Vimeo.

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Treasure your dress photo shoot ~Earth Angel~

2010-06-22T10:25:00.000-07:00

Hello :) I want to thank all my clients, fans and loved ones for your support! I am doing what I love because of you! Thank you. I feel so blessed to do what I love. I have been very busy!!!!!! As many of you know I am a stay at home mother of two young boys, and I run my full time photography & makeup business by myself. I’m hoping to be able to hire some help soon....that’s were you all come in...More jobs mean more money to hire help! lol!!! I have learned that photography is more then just a "fun" job it’s a TON of work!!!!!

With that said lets check out this rad "Treasure your dress" photo shoot I did with one of my past brides, Liz....
Liz wanted a forest scene with some red details....we both put some ideas together and came up with a soft, whimsical and romantic photo shoot. The best part.....she is wearing her beautiful wedding dress!

I offer a photo shoot called "Treasure your dress", it’s a lot like the "trash" your dress shoots you have seen before BUT...you do not have to "trash" your dress! I prefer you treasure your beautiful dress with some cool photos!

Makeup, photos and retouching by Tamara Wroclawsky
Hair by Liz Carrillo

Thank you for taking the time to view and comment my blogs! It means the world to me and to my wonderful clients!

If you would like info on packages and pricing please email me at : faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Poison Candy

2010-06-03T20:21:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone :) I did this photo shoot for a friend of mine named Rebecca of Poison Candy Fashions. We have worked together before and clicked! Rebecca is an amazing designer who works out of Vegas! She needed some of her new line shot. She design's rad dresses and other fashion that rocks! Buy lots and tell her Tamara sent you ;)
Check her website out!

http://www.poisoncandyfashion.com/

Makeup, photos and retouching by Tamara

Wardrobe and hair bow by Poison Candy Fashions

Model- Miss Bianca

I love shooting with Bianca, we have become close friends :)

I found this wonderful huge bird cage left on the side of the road and freaked out!!! I told my husband to pull the car over and grab it fast! He was like that is trash...oh no no no it’s a Treasure...*happy dance!!* I knew right away what I wanted to do with it, hehehe....so after our fashion shoot I transformed Bianca into a bird! ohhh awwww Lots of glue later....vaaalaaaa :) She wore it home to show her family... she lives an hour away so I'm sure lots of people on the freeway thought she was a freak haha lol!
:)

(graphic not by me/used for website)

( postcards for advertising)

The Birdcage!

Me with the lovely Miss Bianca :)

A.K.A My Alice in wonderland model....yes she went dark and she looks beautiful!

For Booking and info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you,

Tamara xo

Winter Wonderland Wedding

2010-05-23T22:43:00.000-07:00

Christmas in spring? No it’s not....just getting around to blogging this romantic holiday wedding. I've been a busy bee ;) This wedding has lots of meaning to me, because Tabetha the Bride is a recurring client and because of that we have become good friends. When I lived in Bishop, she traveled 8 hours to shoot with me!!! I couldn't believe it. I always feel so blessed when a client chooses me to photograph all their most special lifetime moments! It means the world to me that I have some part in making those memories. I did Tabetha’s sexy military leave photos for Tim, couple photos, family photos, preggy photos, baby photos and her wedding photos! It was an honor to capture your romantic holiday back yard wedding :) Love you!

Photos and retouching by Tamara

Hair done by: Starr French

Makeup done by: Bianca Ward

The wedding took place in the couple’s back yard/porch area. A beautiful mountain view! The wedding was right at sunset, which made for some nice sunset shots. Tabetha is diff not your "normal" bride. She is a one of a kind, beautiful, giving, and heartfelt peron who likes bling, glitter and POW! My kind of girl :) She wore a red dress to go along with the holiday theme. There were Christmas decorations, lights and even Christmas trees! So fun and orginal. Tabetha came out like a bang, singing a love song to her new husband...it had everyone in tears...enjoy a winter wonderland wedding.....

One for fun...a look through her makeup artist earring lol :)

here are some more UNEDITED photos on the slideshow- takes time to load. Thank you

For information and pricing please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FACE ON BY TAMARA!

2010-05-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

FOUR YEARS AGO I STARTED FACE ON BY TAMARA! :)

FOUR YEARS OF BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS....FOUR YEARS OF NONSTOP DETERMINTAION, STRIVE AND LOTS OF DRIVE! FOUR YEARS OF UPS AND DOWNS!
FOUR YEARS OF LEARNING A LOT!!!!!!

FOUR YEARS OF LIVING MY DREAM!

I WANT TO CELEBRATE MY 4TH YEAR FACE ON BY TAMARA BIRTHDAY BY MAKING A LIL' BLOG :)

IF I HAD MORE TIME I WOULD GET REALLY INTO THIS BLOG AND MAKE SURE TO NAME EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED ME OR HELPED ME ALONG THE WAY.....BUT I DONT HAVE LOTS OF TIME, LOL. SO IF I DONT NAME YOU OR MENTION YOU PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!! THE BABY IS A SLEEP FOR THE MOMENT SO HERE I GO! HEHE....LONG LONG STORY SHORT,....

MAY OF 06 MY DAD BOUGHT ME MY MAKEUP KIT

THE SAME DAY I MADE OVER MY SISTER IN LAW AND TOOK SOME "FUN" PICS. ON MY MOMS COUCH, MOM HOLDING A LAMP OVER MY HEAD!

( NO PHOTOSHOP, TAKEN WITH CANON POWERSHOT). I DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD HAVE TURNED INTO A FULL BUSINESS!!! BUT I HAD THE PASSION AND DETERMINATION :)

I HAD MY LITTLE CANON POWERSHOT THAT MY HUBBY BOUGHT ME THE YEAR BEFORE.

IN BISHOP, WHERE WE MOVED IN 05 RIGHT AFTER MY OLDEST SON TURNED ONE YEARS OLD, I THEN MADE A MYSPACE PAGE AND ADVERTISED FOR A FREE MAKE OVER :)
MY VERY FIRST NON PAYING CLIENT WAS TARA...WHO BECAME MY MUSE FOR TWO YEARS!...AND A GOOD FRIEND FOR EVER....

MY VERY FIRST PHOTO SHOOT EVER....

BEFORE

AT THIS POINT I HAD NEVER HEARD OF PHOTOSHOP AT ALL. SO THOSE PHOTOS ARE UNTOUCHED

AFTER THAT "MAKE OVER" I GOT REALLY INTO PHOTOGRAPHY.(I HAVE DONE MAKEUP FOREVER) I BEGAN ADVERTISING FOR PHOTO SHOOT/MAKE OVERS FOR ONLY $55.00 BUCKS! INCLUDED: MAKEUP, HAIR AND PHOTOS! ALL BY ME! HAHAHHAHAAH

MY FIRST PAYING CLIENT EVER!!!....TERRA :)

ANOTHER CLIENT WHO BECAME A LIFE LONG FRIEND...
BEFORE

AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS DOING SHOOTS I RAISED MY PRICES. I FOUND OUT HOW MUCH WORK IT ALL WAS!!! LOTS AND LOTS OF WORK! I WOULD WORK FROM 8 AM UNTIL 2 AM THE NEXT MORNING MOST EVERYDAY!

MY MAKE SHIFT "STUDIO" IN MY TINY GARAGE

PRETTY GHETTO!!!!

NOTICE THE 5 DOLLAR HOME DEPOT LIGHTS!
BUT HEY IT WORKED

I WAS SUPRISED AT HOW MANY SHOOTS I WAS BOOKING IN BISHOP! IT WAS SO COOL! I FELT SO LAME SHOOTING IN MY GARAGE AND WITH A LITTLE CANON POWERSHOT, BUT NO ONE REALLY SEEMED TO CARE BUT ME :) THE GIRLS IN BISHOP TOLD ME IT'S BECAUSE I AM SO DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS THERE, AND REALLY THERE ISN'T MUCH TO DO, ITS A VERY SMALL TOWN. IT WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO ME TO MAKE ALL THESE GIRLS FEEL AND LOOK BEAUTIFUL AND TELL ME I MADE THEM FEEL THAT WAY! CRAZYNESS! BISHOP WAS A GREAT PLACE TO START MY BUSINESS. I HAD THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS AT MY FINGER TIPS, THE MOST FRIENDLY TOWN AND GALS TOO! I MADE LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIPS. WHENE EVER I DO A PHOTO SHOOT, ITS A BONDING ALL DAY EXPERIENCE...ITS EASY TO MAKE FRIENDS WHEN WE ARE PLAYING REAL LIFE BARBIE AND GOOFING AROUND! LOL

THE NEXT YEAR MY FATHER BOUGHT ME A NEW CAMERA FOR X-MAS

I JUST KEPT PRACTICING AND BOOKING SHOOTS!

FOR THE FIRST YEAR I DIDNT EDIT MY PHOTOS, BECAUSE I HAD NO CLUE HOW TO...LOL...A FRIEND AND CLIENT WHO WAS THE SECOND GAL I EVER MADE OVER IN BISHOP GAVE ME PHOTOSHOP, SHE TOLD ME TO JUST GET ON IT AND MESS AROUND WITH IT.....I DID AND I BEGAN TO LEARN IT FAST!

BEFORE

THIS WAS MY SECOND SHOOT EVER IN BISHOP...UNEDITED /TAKEN WITH A POWERSHOT...ALL EYESHADOW, NOT PAINT.

HERE ARE A COUPLE PICS FROM MY 3RD PHOTOSHOOT IN BISHOP- UNEDITED/POWERSHOT

MY BABY WOKE UP SO I HAVE TO WRAP THIS UP, LOL.....WE MOVED BACK TO SOUTHERN CA, WHEN MY SON TURNED 3 YEARS OLD. :( I WAS SO SAD TO LEAVE BISHOP.I DIDN'T KNOW HOW I WAS GOING TO FIND SUCH RAD LOCATIONS TO SHOOT AT. ONE OF MY FIRST NEW CLIENTS AMD I TOTALLY CLICKED AND WE STARTED TO TALK ABOUT A SERIES I WOULD LOVE TO DO, SHE MADE ALL HER CLOTHES FOR HER PHOTO SHOOT! I ASKED HER IF SHE WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH ME ON MY NEW SERIES CALLED "TWISTED TALES", SO SHE BECAME MY COSTUME DESIGNER, MY FRIEND AND MUCH MORE! THANK YOU CELINA FOR HELPING ME WITH MY VISION, I CAN'T WAIT TO DO LOTS MORE TWISTED TALES! SHE ALSO CUSTOM DESIGNS COSTUMES FOR CLIENTS WHO WOULD LIKE A COSTUME FOR A PHOTO SHOOT. SHE HAS HER OWN BUSINESS CALLED BUZZ BOWZ & DEZIGN!

HERE IS CELINA MY FRIEND AND COSTUME DESIGNER FOR TWISTED TALES SERIES

. ABOUT 7 MONTHS AFTER WE MOVED BACK I GOT PREGGY WITH MY SECOND SON ELIJAH, I GOT VERY SICK... I ENDED UP BEDRIDDEN AND REALLY THOUGHT MY BUSINESS WOULD SUFFER...BUT THANKS TO MY SUPPORTERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY IT DIDN'T. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE! I HAD A VERY TOUGH YEAR, BUT MADE IT THROUGH AND IM HAPPY TO TELL YOU MY BABY IS HEALTHY AND DOING WONDERFUL AS WELL AS FACE ON BY TAMARA!!! :) I HAVE BEEN BOOKING A TON! DOING LOTS AND LOTS OF WEDDINGS TOO. I HAVE SO MANY EXCITING THINGS COMING UP AND CAN NOT WAIT FOR LOTS MORE YEARS OF DOING MAKE OVERS AND PHOTO SHOOTS! I LOVE MY JOB SOOOO MUCH!!!!! IM THE MOST HAPPY I HAVE EVER BEEN :) THANK YOU AGAIN..I STILL HAVE MUCH MUCH TO LEARN! AND LEARN A TON EVERY TIME I SHOOT, ALL I NEED IS LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS AND I CAN HAVE MY COOL SALON/STUDIO, MY MAKE UP COLLECTION AND MY BOOK :) ANY ONE INTERESTED IN INVESTING IN ME???? HEHEHEH HINT HINT LOL ..NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED ITS PRETTY JUST ME AND MY CAMERA...I HAVE A NICER BIGGER "STUDIO" SPACE, A HAIRSTYLIST (LIZ-WHO I LOVE), AND BRAND NEW PART TIME ASSISTANT FOR BOOKING, I STILL DO ALL THE MAKEUP,PHOTOGRAPHY, EDITING, ADVERTISING, EMAILING AND SETS FOR MY PHOTO SHOOTS.

OHHH AND MY NEWEST CAMERA MY HUBBY BOUGHT ME

:) HE IS ONE OF MY BIGGEST FANS...BESIDES MY MOM & DAD, LOL :)

THANK YOU AGAIN SO MUCH CLIENTS, FRIENDS AND MY WONDERFUL FAMILY, YOU ALL ROCK! XOXOX LOVE TAMARA....

P.S. CLIENTS, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL A STORY ABOUT YOUR SHOOT, OR SAY ANYTHING PLEASE ADD TO THIS BLOG THAT WOULD BE RAD! IF YOU HAVE ANY BEHIND THE SCENES PICS OR FUN MEMORIES PLEASE ADD THOSE TOO :)

HERE ARE SOME BEHIND THE SCENE PICS ON THE SLIDESHOW ( TAKES TIME TO LOAD)

MY LATEST FAMILY PHOTO ( MY GRANDMOTHER'S 90TH B-DAY PARTY)

Glory to God!

for pricing and info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Family Love

2010-04-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

Hi me again! :) Im on a roll today haha... Here is a beautiful family I had the honor of taking photos of in the fall. They won a raffel at the Lil Lighthouse Preschool event for a family session. I have lots more blogs coming up, so check back soon! For info on my packages and prices please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Dreams Come True

2010-04-26T09:32:00.000-07:00

Hello :) One of my fave photo shoots to do is a glamour make over photo shoot! I do makeup and photos and work with an amazing hair stylist named Liz. I like to tell my clients, “If you can dream it, I like to make it come true!" I don’t like to limit myself to just one style of photography; I like to try lots of styles! So if you have a crazy idea for a family portrait or you want to have a fairy shoot in the forest, or wedding photos....I’m your girl! :) I do it all! Please email me for more info and prices at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

I shot Priscilla’s beach elopement last year. She came back to Face On By Tamara for some sexy photos for her new hubby!

Makeup and photos by Tamara

Hair by Liz

Enjoy :)

For info and booking : faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thinking of you Brian

2010-04-23T09:28:00.000-07:00

Hello :) I have such wonderful news for those who have been following my friend Brian's recovery. I went to see him last weekend and he is doing great! I was amazed and almost speechless...almost ha ha…I always have lots to say! lol. I just kept starring at him and telling him how happy I am and what a miracle he is! He is back and fighting hard!! Everyone at the hospital is calling him "miracle boy" :)

He had a few setbacks with some infections. Once he is all recovered from that he will then be on the donor list for his new heart. We are so thankful for all the prayers! The power of prayer is AMAZING and REAL! Brian got to see his children for the first time in one month and it really lifted his spirits! He is strong and eating again, walking and even face booking! lol ,We love you Brian! Please continue to pray, there is a LONG recovery process. We are going day by day and thanking God for each day!

If you would like to send Brian Walker a card, or donation please send here: 6 bunker hill irvine, Ca 92620

Here is more info for those of you that dont know Brians story- http://faceonbytamara.blogspot.com/2010/03/our-friend-brianfighting-for-his-life.html

Here is the most unflattering photo of me...but I dont care because its with BRIAN! yaaaaaaaaa ha ha :)

Brian has had 3 major open heart surgeries, tons of other procedures, a 2 percent chance to live, all his organs shut down and he was in a coma....look at him now!!!!!!!!! As of now his heart is non functioning, he has a heart machine that is external and keeping him alive. Soon he will be on a waiting list for a new heart.

Tear in the Ocean...

2010-04-08T20:24:00.000-07:00

"I dropped a tear in the ocean,
and whenever they find it
I'll stop loving you, only then."

Hello :) It’s been over a week since my post about my friend Brian and I have had many emails regarding his recovery status.
SEE LAST POST HERE:
http://faceonbytamara.blogspot.com/2010/03/our-friend-brianfighting-for-his-life.html

Brian is a miracle. He is now out of ICU and in a normal room at the hospital. My husband and I have been very emotionally involved with this whole traumatic situation, we both needed the good news so we could step back for awhile and chill. Each hour for us was stressful not knowing...praying, crying, so much heartache and pain.

Brian is resting and once he feels better with the new heart device hooked up to him they will be looking for a heart donor. We thank you so much for all the prayers and concerns. Please continue to pray for a full recovery. Thank you

Now onto the wedding blog....

I LOVE....LOVEEEEE this couple! I do lots of beach elopements, but not like this. The couple came from England! Britney, the bride looked straight out of a wedding magazine and I was freaking out excited to shoot her! lol

here is another version i thought looked kinda cool...

and in black and white
gives it such a different feel...

Future clients FYI: I have a wonderful beach elopement special that I offer with my father who is a wedding officiate in Orange County. (I do travel for weddings) Please email me for details. faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

I also have different packages that come with different amount of retouched photos. Each wedding and photo shoot is different. I tend to choose to blog the more romantic, artsy photos of the bride and groom. I do portrait style, family portraits, wedding party, and reception, traditional and candid as well.

Here are some more photos on the slideshow(unedited photos)

Thank you for taking the time to view and comment my blog :) Its means the world to me! And to my clients!

Dont forget to add my fan page on facebook for lots more updates, specials and photos.

If you have any questions please email faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you,
Tamara xoxox

Our friend Brian...fighting for his life!

2010-03-31T21:50:00.000-07:00

Hello,

It’s been a long couple of weeks for me. Our family friend of many years is in critical condition fighting for his life right now. He thought he had pneumonia (about 2 weeks ago) and ended up he had heart disease with an enlarged heart. We had no idea. We are still in shock. Everything happened so fast. He is only 35 years old and has a 2 month old baby, a 2 year old baby and a loving wife. He has had surgery after surgery...and miracle after miracle!

We had some horrible news from Brian’s brother a couple of days ago that Brian’s organs started shutting down, he went to surgery....The doctors said that there was no hope for Brian...that not even a heart transplant will keep him alive. They said there was nothing they could do and that we needed to say our goodbyes. Brian’s parents were begging the doctors to save Brian. We all kept praying and not giving up hope....then a miracle happened....some of his organs started to work on there own! Andy (my husband) and I got to see him again a couple days ago...it’s very very hard to see our friend this way. He has about 40 tubes, wires hooked up inside his body, lots of machines...the latest surgery that he just had is a machine that acts as his heart and lungs and is pumping through two large tubes going up Brian’s leg. Andy and I left the hospital this time feeling somewhat better that at least he has another chance.

After lots of prayer and begging doctors not to give up, they tried one last surgery. This was our last hope. The surgery was about 4 hours long. They hooked up a machine on the outside of his chest that acts as a heart, which when he gets stable the hope is he can be mobile and wait for his new heart donor. Please keep praying especially for his parents, his wife and his two small children. This is very hard on all of us

Yesterday was the last resort surgery. There was some complications. He almost died again...He had blood pooling in his lungs. And lost a ton of blood. It was such a long day of waiting and praying.

I got to talk with Richelle today and we are so hopeful and happy. Brian is stable. Brian is resting after another procedure today, (needed to clear lungs from fluid) they are just waiting for him to recover and be fully stable. He is still sedated. She said that maybe Friday he will be stable enough to be in the database for the new heart. Or his heart could even heal itself....either way we are so happy he is alive and fighting for his life! They are going to start shutting off some of the machines, and the thing that is down his throat (I can’t remember the name) might be able to come out when he wakes up. (If he is stable enough) This is a miracle! Brian has brought our friends and family so close, he doesn’t even know it but he is touching hundreds if not thousands of lives. We love you Brian! Keep fighting!

If you want to help or send a card you can email me for info. faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you soooooo much from the bottom of my heart for your concerns and prayers. We are so thankful for all of you praying non stop. His life is in Gods hands. We have witnessed many miracles through this traumatic experience with Brian.

Richelle said he just needs lots of rest and prayers. All we can do now is wait.

We love you Brian, keep fighting! God is with you

Xoxox,
Andy & Tamara

Here are shots of a spur of the moment studio photo shoot I did with them after a bbq at my house.
Brian, Richelle and there first born baby a couple years ago.

They are a beautiful family with another new addition.

I plan on shooting the whole family when Brian gets better!

If you want to help or send a card you can email me for info. faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

(All my info is coming from Richelle (Brian’s wife)and Brians brother to the best of my memory and knowlegde this is some of the facts and updates about Brian. I don’t know medical terms for a lot of what Brian is going through.)

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and pray for my friend Brian.

Bella Inspired

2010-03-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

Hello :) I had the pleasure of taking some "traditional" style studio photos of a friend of mine from Jr. High school! Really random part is we hadn't seen each other since Jr. high.. ....The best part..... Jessa wrote me a email before the photo shoot and, she was like, "I cant believe I haven't seen you in like 20 years and I have to show up to your house without makeup on! " lol ( for before photos I take )
It was really cool to see her again.

Jessa has a business called Bella Inspired, she does amazing wood and paint work.
Check out her website and tell her Tamara sent you! ;)

http://www.bellainspired.com/

Makeup and photos by Tamara

Then of course I have to add a artsy twist sometimes...

Hey Now!

This is what I call the "waohhh" face he he
and just for fun....

Thank you for taking the time to view my blog :) If you have any questions regarding packages or pricing please email me at : faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you,

Tamara xoxox

Elegance

2010-03-10T09:21:00.000-08:00

Hello :) I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful small wedding in Laguna a few months ago. The bride and groom came out from Vegas for the big day. Didi, the bride is so elegant and every detail of her wedding day was too. The hotel that got married at is called the Montage in Laguna. It’s a beautiful resort that is on a cliff over looking the ocean. * side note true story: When I was a little girl my father had a beach house where Montage now sits. So I use to play on the same grounds and private beach I was shooting at that day. It was very cool for me to be there and brought back lots of memories. * Back to the blog.......Meet Didi; the fabulous and elegant makeup artist from Las Vegas!! :)

This shot turned out way cool ...It was in the lobby of the hotel...seconds after shooting it I was taken to the side of the room by hotel management and told there is a $2,500 fine for taken photos in the lobby!!! woooooooo The best thing to do in this situation is play dumb or start speaking French... lol...I do both sometimes!

Didi and Michael were so inspiring...they really, really have so much fun together and laugh a lot! The whole ceremony they were giggling, hugging and just so romantic with each other...it was one of the most touching ceremonies I have ever witnessed.

woooo is all I can say!

pure elegance!

Here is a slideshow of some unedited photos

Thank you for taking the time to view my blog...please take a moment to leave a comment and let me and my clients know what you think :) Thank you so much!

If you have any questions regarding prices and packages please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Rockin Love

2010-03-01T18:36:00.000-08:00

Chanteau and her man Dominic are one hot couple!!! She is a pinup model and he is in a rad band called No Dice...check him out here:
http://www.myspace.com/1nodice
They are getting hitched soon and wanted some hot beach shots :)

Makeup and photos by Tamara

Hair by Liz

stunning!

Here is a slideshow of some unedited ones...it was hard to choose which to retouch...I loved them all :)

Thank you guys for choosing me to photograph your e-session :) I had a blast!

For info on prices and packages please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Falling in love all over again...

2010-02-02T11:31:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends~! Its been awhile! I had the honor of photography and doing bridal makeup for very special clients! Joel and Elizabeth Frederick :) Once you become a "Face On By Tamara Fan" and returning clients you will always get the special hook ups! ;) Liz and Joel....I hooked it up for you! hehe...enjoy....

Photos by Face On By Tamara
Bridal Makeup and mother of the Bride by Tamara

Amazing Venue :Sarah @ The French Estate

Kim - Art with Nature Floral Design

Casablanca - Dress

Bridal Hair & Mother of the bride Hair - Erika Diehl - www.glamourlush.com/

Bridesmaids hair & Makeup - Amy Tanner(Sister of one of my bridesmaids)

Getting ready! That's me doing the brides makeup :)

Liz you are stunning!!!

Looking good Joel!

No one knew but Liz had the inside of her dress dyed pink! :)

look at this beautiful necklace!!!!! Liz found on Esty! I want it! lol

get ready for it......woooooo ! I love this venue so much!!!!!

They laughed ALOT! :)and cried ALOT!lol

yahhhh! Married and so happy!

How hot are these girls!? shaaaabang!

Amazing details!

A moment in time...

The End!! :)

Here are som UNEDITED photos on the slideshow

some behind the scenes :)

you can tell that this guy totally thought I was cool

showing off my bling...I mean putting on eyelashes, lol

for info about my packages and prices please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you so much! Please leave this wonderful couple some comments!

Tease Please!

2010-01-18T10:23:00.001-08:00

Here are some more teasers, for whats to come :) Blogs coming soon!! Im also working on a Day Of The Dead Teaser....the makeup alone took me three hours!!! I will add that photo soon, so check back!
2010 is a year of change! Good change!! More on that coming soon. If you would like to book an appointment or see prices and package please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com. Thank you!

photos are in no order

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

~Sandy Toes~

2010-01-14T13:53:00.000-08:00

Hello again...im on a roll...blogging and editing away! *knock on wood* lol :)

photos and retouching by Face On By Tamara

If you would like more info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com.

Meet Chris, Ashley and Rylee

please email me for more info at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you! xo

Ladybug

2010-01-13T10:12:00.000-08:00

Hello :) Lil lady bug was her name for awhile until mommy and daddy gave her a name, Sophia. Such a sweet time to remember and what better way to do it with a photo shoot! I am a mother of two and I know how time goes by so fast....its a small price to pay to have memories that last forever! For prices and packages please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

TuTu by Kelli Matthews and Headband flower by Katy Perez

Photos and edits by Face On By Tamara - www.faceonbytamara.com

meet ladybug

for booking and info please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

~Elopement at sunset~

2010-01-10T19:27:00.000-08:00

for more info or booking please email me at - faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Master of deskies...pinup style ;)

2010-01-03T14:25:00.000-08:00

Hello :) This lovely lady wanted some new sexy photos for herself and her man ;)

Mission accomplished!

Makeup, photos and retouching done by Tamara

Hair by Liz

BEFORE PHOTO:

Want to wow your man this Valentine's day?

~Oh la la Valentine's day Photo Shoot Special~

Only Jan 16th! Book your spot today! Limited spaces

~Oh la la Valentine's day Photo Shoot Special~

You dont have to be a model...any size or age welcome :)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Heres what you get:

Professional makeup look done By Tamara, Including fake eyelashes, two outfit changes( provided by client)

Professional Hairstyle

Studio style photos for a private session. I will help pose you and give you lots of direction if needed.

Props - including: red silk sheets, white bed sheets, Black silk sheets, large sparkle hearts, red heart pillow, candy hearts, heart bow and arrow set, roses and much more!

All your photos on a DVD ( 200-800 photos)

Three full retouched photos included on the DVD

One retouched Teaser sent to email asap in time for Valentine's day :)

All for only $300.00 a non refundable deposit of $50.00 to hold your spot
Balance due the day of event.

FOR BOOKING OR MORE INFO PLEASE EMAIL ME AT faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

OH LA LA PHOTO SHOOT EXAMPLES:
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Belly Love

2009-12-15T15:04:00.000-08:00

Hello :) Meet Nicole...My own hairstylist and friend :) Isnt she a stunning preggy? I just did a photo shoot of her new baby girl- blog coming soon! :)
If you would like more info of preggy photos please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

You do not have to show your skin or belly. I do traditonal photos as well as artsy.

I still cant decide which edit i like better... i do know I wish i looked this beautiful when i was preggy! lol

* if you would like to see more from this photo shoot, or any of my wedding and photo shoots please visit my myspace page :) Thanks so much!

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

~Fantasy~ Beach Elopement

2009-12-12T16:27:00.000-08:00

Hello :) I will be posting lots of new blogs!!! So keep checking back :) If you are interested in my elopement special, wedding packages or photo shoots please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com for more info. Thanks so much!

There was something different about this couple...something so magical...it helped that we had the beach to ourselfs! So romantic :) You can see by the photos how in love they are.

Here are a few faves...if you want to see more check out my myspace blog, I always post a slideshow of some more photos.

What a stunning bride!

Thank you for taking the time to veiw and comment my blog! It means the world to me :)

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Busy Bee Tamara = LOTS of teaser photos!

2009-12-10T10:14:00.000-08:00

Here are some christmas card family photos along with teaser photos....blogs coming soon!

you dont have to have a "boring" family photo! Whatever you can dream up, I love to make it happen! I also do more tradional family photos as well.
if you would like to set up a photo shoot please email me at :faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

teaser time! I will start with some christmas family photos first....
(not in order)

ONTO THE REST OF THE TEASERS...AGAIN IN NO ORDER....

FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS....MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

ABOVE PHOTO- MY FAMILY :)(photo by Laura Keller)

WOW! I HAVE LOTS OF BLOGS TO DO! HAHA, BACK TO EDITING.....CHECK BACK SOON ;) THANK YOU!!

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

~Two elopement weddings~

2009-12-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

Hello :) I have been so busy! Thank you to all my wonderful clients for your support! I feel so honored to be a apart of your special memories. Here are a couple of elopement weddings I shot a while back. I wanted to share them with you. I have TONS of blogs coming up! I also will be posting a mile long teaser photo blog next ;)

One thing I LOVE about beach elopements is the romance...you cant more romantic then kissing near the ocean or walking hand and hand near the shore.

the last shot is one of my fave "poses" I call it the "BAM BRIDE" wammo shot! BAAAAM!

onto the next wedding elopement...

love this shot- her daughters getting mom all dolled up!

it was a very cloudy day near the beach...but something about the calm light i just love

if you would like more info please email me at : faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Giving Is RAD!

2009-11-24T09:36:00.000-08:00

I want to start a little charity project for the holidays. For one family, who cant afford a photography session. I would like to give $250.00 worth of services for Christmas. All you need to do to help is nominate someone you think could use the gift ! A winner will be chosen by Xmas eve.

It's a simple, 100% voluntary way to give a little back this holiday. If you like the idea as much as I do, then nominate someone you know who may not have the money for a family photoshoot. Its a gift that lasts forever, what better gift to give a family!

~All I need is a small story of why you think I should pick this family. ~
I also need contact info, so if the family is chosen I can reach them with the good news :)

Please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving and remember giving is RAD! :)

xoxox
Tamara

~In The Mist~

2009-11-19T13:25:00.000-08:00

Hello~! It feels like it has been FOREVER! I have been busy like always. lol I was in a couple of christmas boutiques which was fun :) My youngest son turned one years old on the 8th of Nov. We also had a few bummer things happen this month, our family dog of over 10 years passed away, and our new car was broken into. :( So as you can see lots has been going on.

Im very blessed to be so busy and wouldnt change it for the world. I shot this wedding in Laguna awhile back on a foggy morning! It was rad for photos :) This wonderful couple came out from Canada for a laguna beach Elopement! So cool!

Here are some of my faves from that day....

To see more please see my myspace page at www.myspace.com/faceonbytamara

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LOOK AT AND COMMENT MY BLOGS! IT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME AND TO MY CLIENTS :) DONT FORGET TO GRAB A CHRISTMAS GIFT CERT!! I HAVE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS STARTING AS LOW AS $40!!!! :) EMAIL ME FOR MORE DETAILS AT faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

* Fairy Tale Wedding *

2009-10-27T20:50:00.000-07:00

*warning lots and lots of photos :) takes time to load!*

Hello :) I had the honor of photographing Tiana and Andrews wedding last month in Palas Verde's, which is north of Long Beach. The drive up the coast is BEAUTIFUL! The church was also breathtaking! It had huge windows, lots of trees, flowers and was on a cliff that over looked the ocean. AMAZING!

The day of the wedding was very very overcast and foggy!!!! I loved it and had lots of fun doing some fun artsy shots! I meet with every bride and groom to go over what style of photos they like. If you hire me your already know I love to do artsy fun shots, BUT I also like to do traditional portraits and candids too. I like to mix it up a lot. I get the feel for my brides and try to incorporate there style into my photos as well. Because Tiana likes artsy and fun shots....i got to play a lot. The only bummer was we had 10 minutes for couple photos! Then we had to be off the church grounds...by then it got pitch black dark! BUT I took advantage of the challenge and got some rad artsy and creative shots! Thanks so much Tiana and Andrew for letting me be a apart of your wedding! I hope you treasure your photos forever!

ok now for pics :)

Photography by Tamara AND my husband. I don't give him enough credit! My husband Andy assists me at most of my weddings. He has an amazing eye for detail and is getting better and better at each wedding. I really enjoy working with him and its great for you brides because you get another look at your wedding and double the photos :)

PHOTOGRAPHY DOES SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST CAPTURE YOUR DAY, IT ALSO CAPTURES THE MOMENTS YOU DIDNT GET TO SEE!

Getting Ready......

I loved all the details.....I took lots of pics of all of them too lol

Meet Tiana the beautiful bride!

Meet Andrew the handsome groom!

I loved her dress!

I shot the boys after dark...coming up....

Onto the I DO'S! .....

Their adorable daughter wasn't having any of it! She just wanted to sleep haha

My View....

my husbands view which I almost like better then mine haha ALMOST ;)

I love this photo! I think Andrew looks stunning!

this next shot was taken by Andy, I love how its blurry- makes it look cool and sexy ...and check out Tiana ...Im to sexy for my dress...

my view

I love all the couple photos so much! Just so you brides know.....I take lots and lots and lots of family portraits too, I just dont always blog them....I like to blog the most creative shots :) I also love to capture the couple in the blog...

I was pretty much FREAKING OUT over this car....really I was....i think i even jumped up and down a few times....lol

my view..

Andys view

into the darkenss......hehehehe cool!

hotness.....

I got in BIG trouble for that shot hehehehe,........it was so worth it :)

Party Time! details details details.....

night night

IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE GO TO MYSPACE.COM/FACEONBYTAMARA

I hope you loved the photos! xoxox

p.s. brides if you want lots and lots of retouched photos...just ask, I have a special going on :) Also the bigger wedding package you get the more retouched photos you get...you can always add more later :)

faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

Scarlet Bride...a.k.a "Treasure The Dress Shoot!" Part one

2009-10-19T16:52:00.000-07:00

Hello :) I have been dying to post this blog!!! BUT I'm not finished with the photos...so i thought oh well I will at least post what I have so far :) So this is part one! Part two coming soon ;) *on a side note- I have to take care of my paying clients first- i have to wait on contest shoots or my own side projects, that's why you haven't seen these photos for awhile- i ended up getting really busy with weddings! lol. A few months back I had a contest for a FREE Treasure your dress shoot (trash your dress) but you DO NOT HAVE TO TRASH YOUR DRESS! You will have to get your wedding dress cleaned anyways right? Why not have RAD photos of you rocking your dress out!!!?? Lots of times you don't have enough time at your wedding to take some model shots(bridal portraits) But if you book a day after shoot or a treasure your dress shoot you pretty much have all day long to go on location and rock your dress! Email me for more details :) faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

I dont like beauty contests so I gave the contest a twist- I had the contestants only send a photo of the dress - not them wearing it...so everyone voted for the dress they would like to see get a free photo shoot :)

Congrats to Kristen Hall!!! woohoo who just happen to have a flipping amazing wow dress that gave me some cool ideas :) hehe

Makeup, ideas, and photos by Tamara :)

this last one is way artsy fartsy weird- i have no clue how i did this- it just happened and i like it :)

STAY TUNED FOR PART TWO :) AND A COUPLE BEHIND THE SCENE PHOTOS TOO :) I HOPE YOU LIKE THE PHOTOS! REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING MY WEDDING PACKAGES, DAY AFTER SHOOTS, OR TREASURE YOUR DRESS SHOOT PLEASE EMAIL ME AT FACEONBYTAMARA@YAHOO.COM

THANK YOU, TAMARA XOX

Mystery man ;)

2009-10-05T09:38:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone :) I hope your having a wonderful weekend!

I named this blog mystery man because poor Tom had pink eye the day of the e-session shoot and he couldn't really open his eyes( not to mention it was a very bright and hot day!! ) Kelly traveled from another state and we couldn't reschedule...so we made do. We did manage to get at least one of poor Tom looking at the camera, and with a little help from photo shop you cant even tell his eye was red and very sore :( .....Even though he wasn't feeling so well...we all had such a blast! Tom and Kelly have soooo much fun together! It really shows in the photos! I couldn't stop laughing at them...woops i mean with them ;) hehe...

Makeup, photos and retouching by Tamara

If you would like to see more please visit me on myspace :) www.myspace.com/faceonbytamara

Dreams do come true.....

2009-09-27T19:18:00.001-07:00

HI :) This wedding took place the day after,and at the same park as the wedding post before this blog....

The day I shot this wedding it was very overcast and almost looked like it was going to rain....but i think it gave the pics a soft romantic look ;)

For more info about my beach elopement special please email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com. You can also visit my fathers website ( orange county wedding officiant) at www.4wed.net

overlooking the ocean....how romantic is that!!! :)

such a hot looking couple!

hehe and silly!

pow! hotness!!!

woohoo!
hotness hehe

what a beauty!

a fun shot of the family & friends :)

good looking sons ;)

To see slideshow and more please visit my blog on myspace.

www.myspace.com/faceonbytamara

Elope in Laguna.....

2009-09-27T10:35:00.000-07:00

Hello :) I had the privilege of shooting another amazing beach elopement wedding at a beautiful park that overlooked the ocean in Laguna Beach ,ca. After the ceremony we ran down to the beach for some "sunset" shots. It was very cloudy, so we didn't get the sun...but we got some dreamy romantic beach shots for sure! I think they make such a beautiful couple>

for more info on my RAD elopement packages that start as low as $300.00 see the bottom of blog or email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com.

one of the cool things about elopments is you get lots and lots of shots of the bride & groom!

Isnt she BEAUTIFUL!

He isn't to shabby either ;) hehe

I love when a couple is up for anything I want to try artsy...including getting on the ground in a wedding dress :) hehe...made for a cool shot!

I pretty much was freaking out over this shot...i was like dudeeeee its like a castle in the background...ohh ohh and purple light!!! I was in photography heaven! :)

on the way back to our cars...i was like ohhhhhh get in the middle of the street fast before we loose the light...hehe :)

Here are some unedited ones on the slideshow- takes time to load

grabbed this off my father's website

www.4wed.net

*Elope in Laguna Beach *

*Limited Time Weekday Special

Package #1 - Minister / Officiant - $150 - Rev. Bruce Danzara will perform your wedding ceremony in Laguna Beach or vicinity. There are many beautiful and romantic small beach cove locations for ceremonies. Includes unlimited email and phone collaboration and a personalized Ceremony. Sand Blending Ceremony offered at no extra charge.

Package #2 - Minister / Officiant and Professional Photographer - $450 - One location - 100's of Photo journalistic style pictures taken before, during and after your wedding ceremony by Tamara Wroclawsky an Award Winning Photographer. You keep all the high-resolution images on DVD.

Package #3 - Minister / Officiant, Professional Photographer and Make Up Artist - $525 Weekdays - Makeup for the bride - includes eyelashes. Same location as ceremony. Tamara is a Nationally Acclaimed Free Lance Make Up Artist.

Package #4 - Minister / Officiant and Videographer - $400 - One location - Video shot before, during and after your wedding ceremony. Videographer mails an unedited DVD the week after the wedding date.

www.4wed.net

No permits are required for weddings with ten people or less if held on the beach.

**Anytime Monday thru Friday till 3:00 PM. (Prices subject to change without notice)

email Tamara for more info at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com

hope you enoyed the blog....more coming soon! ;)

love, Tamara

p.s you can see more at www.myspace.com/faceonbytamara

Cowboy take me away.....

2009-09-17T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hello :) I had the honor of photographing Terra's wedding, my long time friend from good ol' bishop! She wanted to have a beautiful wedding on the sand in Laguna Beach.(beach elopement at sunset) It was such an amazing wedding and I'm so glad I could be a part of her special day. Terra was my first paying client ever ;) I'm so glad we became life long friends! Miss you already Terra!

Makeup for the bride and bridesmaids done by Tamara

photos & editing done by Tamara

BEFORE

(NOTICE HER SON IN THE OTHER WINDOW)

*to see more please visit my myspace page at www.myspace.com/faceonbytamara

I LOVE YOU TERRA! I WISH THE BEST FOR YOU AND I'M VERY HAPPY FOR YOU XO LOVE TAMARA

~Leilani~

2009-09-08T13:44:00.000-07:00

Hello :) This is one crazy month!! I am working every single day! not one day off!!! School starts soon so I should be getting back to the swing of things....i hope ;) With that said i have lots of blogs coming up!

I'm so excited for this blog, Leilani is a "mom" at my son's school and i was dying to get my hands on her so she could get tamarafied haha....im so glad she came to me for photos :)

We started out the day at the park for some family photos and sent the kids home with her sis to do some hot mama photos! :)

Hair by Tara, makeup and photos by Tamara

to see more of this shoot please go to www.myspace.com/faceonbytamara

E-Session Adventure

2009-08-31T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone :) I am so thankful to be so busy!!! I have 7 weddings so far for Sept and lots of photo shoots :) I am so grateful to have such wonderful clients and friends! Thank you all soooooo much for being such an amazing support! I love my job so much!!!

Now for the blog.....I am so pleased to be working with Robyn and Sean who will be marrying in April. They are both so sweet and so in love with each other. I feel so honored anytime a couple wants me to capture cherished moments with my camera :) Its such an amazing feeling to be a part of that! I am making memories! wow! well they are making the memories I'm capturing it ;) hehe
Anyhow here is the engagement session of Robyn and Sean :)

makeup and photos by Tamara

Tease Tease Tease

2009-08-28T14:24:00.001-07:00

Hello :) I have been so so busy! knock on wood hehe ;) I wanted to share a few teaser photos with you..... new blogs coming soon!!!!

~tunay na pag-ibig~ Which means Real Love.....

2009-08-14T10:44:00.000-07:00

in Filipino.

Hello everyone! Welcome to my new blog! I thought i would give this a try. I have been blogging my photo shoots and weddings for over three years on Myspace.com. www.myspace.com/faceonbytamara

As some of you may know I have a rad elopement special for small weddings under 15 people at the beach :) you can find out more info at www.4wed.net under elope in laguna beach or email me at faceonbytamara@yahoo.com.

I did this wedding last month and I think it was one of my fave elopements ever!
My hubby's best friend from childhood is Filipino, so when we heard Richel and Jhun were filipino we knew right away we were going to have a real good time, because filipino people are the most polite, laid back and happy people ever! We had such an amazing time and laughed a ton!!!!! I did Richel's makeup and she looked so beautiful! She is so sweet and shy ! She would giggle every time I would get ready to take her picture :)

Richel and Jhun Thank you for letting me be a part of your most special day!

Makeup and photos By Tamara

wedding officant- Bruce Danzara (my dad)

i think this next picure totally captures Richel...and i love it!

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & BRIDAL MAKEUP

2009-07-23T11:42:00.000-07:00

HERE IS JUST SOME OF MY WEDDING WORK
I DO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & BRIDAL MAKEUP! I HAVE TONS OF WEDDING PACKAGES FOR EVERY BUDGET! IF YOU DONT SEE A PACKAGE THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET OR NEEDS, I WILL COSTUMIZE ONE JUST FOR YOU!
I TRAVEL FOR WEDDINGS TOO! PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR MORE INFO : FACEONBYTAMARA@YAHOO.COM

TREASURE YOUR DRESS PHOTO SHOOT!

2009-07-23T11:29:00.000-07:00

2009-07-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO MY NEW BLOG! I AM A FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER IN ORANGE COUNTY CA.I DO ALL TYPES OF MAKEUP AND PHOTOS! WHATEVER YOU CAN DREAM UP I LOVE TO MAKE IT COME TRUE!

I HAVE BEEN BLOGGING FOR THREE YEARS ON MYSPACE AND THOUGHT I WOULD UPGRADE TO SOMETHING WHERE EVERYONE COULD SEE MY BLOGS! :) I HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO WORK THIS BLOG...IM TAKING BABY STEPS. ONCE I FIGURE IT OUT IM SURE IT WILL LOOK NICER HAHA! UNTILL THEN PLEASE CHECK OUT MY NEWEST WORK ON MYSPACE- WWW.MYSPACE.COM/FACEONBYTAMARA

MY WEBSITE HAS BEEN DOWN FOR AWILE, IM TRYING TO HAVE SOMEONE REDO IT FOR ME.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL ME AT FACEONBYTAMARA@YAHOO.COM

THANKS SO MUCH!

XOX TAMARA