May you all have a great holiday.
December 22, 2008
Holiday Wishes
December 12, 2008
International Women’s Day—March 8, 2009
Last week I had the pleasure of making a group photograph of the talented area ladies planning the first Rochester International Women’s Day. An official holiday in 14 countries, their hope is to inspire recognition and celebrate the accomplishments of women. The event will feature Chair Jamie Columbus’ “Earth Tones Women” exhibit at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center—a mosaic of photographs and paintings from her trips to multicultural environments in Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. For more information visit www.RIWD.org.
November 20, 2008
Holiday Gala
Come join me and the Anderson Alley Artists for our annual Holiday Gala. Bring your shopping list! Wander the halls and visit our studios amidst bright lights, live music, and holiday nibbles. Some of the very best in local art and fine crafts will be on display.
TJT Photography will be open. I’ll be offering some awesome landscape images and will be pleased to take orders and answer questions.
Our happy building (Artists love what they do!) is located at 250 North Goodman Street in the Neighborhood of the Arts. We’re on the corner of Anderson Avenue. Come visit us on Friday evening, December 5, and Saturday, December 6.
Hope to see you there,
Tim
October 25, 2008
Lindsay and Earl
Lindsay and Earl tied the knot on October 25, 2008. A “good luck” rain fell throughout morning preparations at their home and later into the night, but it didn’t dampen any spirits. The sun appeared as we arrived at Casa Larga, just long enough for some stunning images set in the autumn vineyards.
A beautiful late afternoon ceremony left plenty of time to enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing to fabulous melodies by Steve and Turner Music. Thank you for selecting TJT Photography to record your precious memories.
October 5, 2008
Laura and Kevin
Laura and Kevin pledged their love for each other on October 4, 2008. It was a beautiful, sunny day for their afternoon ceremony on the lawn at picturesque Belhurst Castle beside Seneca Lake. Joe supplied ambiance and favorite tunes by Turner Music as the couple and their guests danced into the evening.
Both animal lovers, the bride and groom chose to make a donation to a local animal shelter in lieu of wedding favors. It was my pleasure to share your memories and preserve them. Thank you for choosing TJT Photography.
August 29, 2008
Mary and Mike
Mary and Mike, better known to their guests as M&M, said “I do” on August 29, 2008. We started the day at Mary’s sister’s home with family—which included Mary’s beloved basset hound, also dressed for the occasion.
An overcast morning gave way to summer sunshine for a beautiful afternoon ceremony at Church of the Assumption in Fairport. They chose Woodcliff Hotel and Spa for the reception, where everyone enjoyed a fabulous dinner. Showcase Sound provided music that enticed their guests to dance the night away.
It was my pleasure to record your unique and very special memories. Thank you for selecting TJT Photography.
August 24, 2008
Jamie and Jared
Jamie and Jared were married on August 23, 2008. Chapel Hill in downtown Rochester was the setting for their afternoon nuptials. Family and friends gathered from across the country for a beautiful ceremony. The Inn on Broadway hosted the reception, and everyone enjoyed an evening of fine food, music, and dancing. Thank you for choosing TJT Photography to record this wonderful day.
August 5, 2008
Melanie and Scott
Melanie and Scott pledged their love on July 19, 2008. Their afternoon ceremony took place at the University of Rochester’s Interfaith Chapel. Outdoor images were captured on the picturesque River Campus. Mario’s Italian Steakhouse hosted the reception celebration with a great dinner, while Ryan with Go Sound Systems provided music as the couple and their guests danced the night away. Thank you for selecting TJT Photography. It was an honor to record your wedding memories.
July 15, 2008
Summer Safari to Olympic National Park
Our adventure began on the Fourth of July. My good friend, Eric, and I flew west to Seattle, where we met friends, Chris and Corinne, for a four-day, three-night hike on the isolated and unspoiled beaches of the Pacific coast in Olympic National Park. All Points Charters & Tours, run by naturalist and wildlife biologist Willie Nelson, shuttled us from the trail head to the wild, rugged shoreline. Along the way, he told us about the trail we would be hiking and shared stories of the Indian tribes who lived in the park. Willie said some hikers think it will just be a trek along the beach, but it really isn’t.
We set out from Rialto Beach with high spirits and great enthusiasm as we headed north. The first five miles posed no problems, outside of heavy packs loaded with four days of food and a lot of camera equipment. Communing with nature is it’s own high, and we were relishing every minute. None of us had ever spent the night on a beach with the tide. We chose our first campsite very carefully, lest we get washed away in the night.
Willie was right. The trail was far from ordinary, and it challenged each of us to stretch our limits. What began as a firm, sandy beach gradually changed to a rocky beach, then morphed into a stony beach that nearly ate us up! With 60-pound packs, we began to sink—as if we were walking in eight inches of snow. But it was rocks the size of footballs and basketballs, then boulders way bigger than me! We almost had to rock climb some of that beach. Then we had to detour to avoid a stretch of coastline impassable at high tide. The path went up and was set with ropes to maneuver the steep terrain.
What a wonderful adventure it was! We built our campfires on wild, pristine beaches and fell asleep listening to the waves wash the sand. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience wild America.
Thank you, Eric, for sharing the adventure. Thank you, Chris and Corinne, for your friendship, planning the logistics, and sharing your home as base camp. Hugs, kisses, and love to my wife, Ginger, for giving me the opportunity to do what I love—along with the plane ticket as a birthday gift.
Start at Rialto Beach
Yellow Banks Camp site
One year Anniversary Portrait at Wedding Rock
Shi Shi Beach
June 30, 2008
Tina and Todd
Tina and Todd tied the knot on June 27, 2008. The day began at their lovely home, with a little help from Christina at Special Occasion Hair Design. The afternoon ceremony took place at Asbury First United Methodist Church amidst a gathering of family and friends. Then everyone headed for Casa Larga to celebrate. The lush vineyards were a perfect setting for some creative portraits. Tina and Todd ended a perfect evening with an ice cream bar. What a special treat for their guests! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to capture your treasured memories.
