blogs of photogs

I have a list of over 200 blogs (probably more) that have been sent as suggestions for reviews. Some were sent by the photographer, some I find on my own, some are recommended by clients, some by other photographers and some just sent in by readers who enjoy photography blogs. I try to go through them roughly in order, but forgive me for bumping this one to the top. I got Tara’s blog in my inbox just a few weeks ago but I adore her work and I really like what she has done with her blogspot blog. Her work is truly excellent, nice range of subjects, emotions, colors and black & white. Tara works out of Seattle, where she has tons of great locations staked out, especially love those urban family shoots, and even her headshots rock! You will find lots to enjoy here, an abundance of vibrant, rich and beautiful images. Enjoy!

Mary

This will be my last post before the Holidays, I am taking a brief break to spend time with my family and finish up all those last minute Christmas-y things. Before I go, I have to give a shout out to the awesome and amazing Kristen Kalp, who has started this beyond fabulous project, which she is calling “Giving is Awesome.” I urge all my readers to check out the details and get in on this wonderful bit of what the holidays are all about. Kristen’s blog is here and the Giving is Awesome site is here. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all of you! Thanks for an awesome (nearly) first year on Blogs of Photogs! I hope to have some fun giveaways soon!

best,

Mary

I was a little bit bummed that Kabloom’s header didn’t have any photos in it, but loved the idea of using it right off the bat as an update that she is booked for the year. Anyway, check out Khara from Nebraska over at her blog: Kabloom studio blog, and enjoy the bright and sumptuous colors, styles and the huge variety of session types that are showcased. Her work is such fun!

I hope all my readers will sympathize with me during crunch time of the holiday season, and forgive my less frequent posting. Have a wonderful holiday season and make sure to take some time to enjoy your own family!

best,

Mary

ps: Khara just emailed me that she switched back to her normal one, which is here:

I really hate to start out a review with a negative, but I have to warn you before you visit Tara’s blog… she has one of those “playlist” things hidden at the bottom of her blog as a widget. Now; I’m a huge lover of music, in fact, I listen all the time~which is why when I come across a blog with music, without a clear easy way to turn it off, mute it, or pause it…I usually close that window and get the heck out of Dodge. (Tara’s blog music can be paused way down at the bottom, which took me a while to find, and after switching pages the pause button disappeared until I refreshed~ but I stayed to see the gorgeous lush work anyway, thank goodness!) Let me just say that visiting Tara’s blog while listening to my music (Lupe Fiasco’s Superstar) mixed with her blog music (Michelle Featherstone’s Sweet Sweet Baby) did not make a pleasant mix in the least! So-to Tara & others with similar music players: please reconsider an easier pause button? Just for little ‘ol me? 

Ok: now onto the photos! Tara’s work is really magnificent! Her family sessions are some of the best family work that I have seen in a long time. I’ll definitely be bookmarking her blog for inspiration. Tara works along the North Oregon Coast, and though I don’t know what their cost of living is like there, her rates seem extremely underpriced for the caliber of her work, which is splendid. There is much to enjoy & admire on her blog and site, so go take a peek and enjoy!

Mary