* The Basic Portrait: $150.
The Classic! Allowing you to pick & choose your favorite images
and purchase those individually in print or digital form later.
- 1 hour photo shoot.
- Online viewing gallery (30-50 processed images).
- Disc of ‘Web Res’ images. (low-resolution & watermarked)

* The Fully Loaded Portrait: $375
Looking for a straight forward Portrait Package that includes
your disc of high-res images w/ printing rights? Look no further! 
- Includes everything as listed in the ‘Basic Portrait’ Package above,
- Also includes;
- Disc of High-Resolution Images (30-50 fully edited, beautiful photographs).
- $25 Print Credit.

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Email CONTACT@TAMARALAKEMAN.COM to book your session today!

I recently addressed these frequently asked questions on my website’s ‘FAQ‘ page….

What is ‘Custom Lifestyle’ photography?
‘Custom’ or ‘Lifestyle’ photography is loosely posed, (usually) naturally lit photography that captures your family in a natural setting, interacting in a candid, comfortable and organic way. It is less focused on getting lighting just right and angles just right and more focused on capturing YOU and your family having fun & being authentic. 

What makes it better than just doing to an inexpensive big-box studio?
I suppose whether it’s ‘better’ or not depends on your personal preference. Clients who seek out a ‘Custom/Lifestyle’ photographer and usually drawn to how FUN & relaxed the sessions look. They like the idea of shooting at a park, or a beach, or even in their own homes. Also, Custom/Lifestyle photographers are usually much more laid back and allow for unlimited poses & outfit changes, allowing you as the client to call the shots and express yourself. If a session runs over by 15 minutes- no problem! If you need to take a break to feed the baby, or consol a grumpy toddler– don’t sweat it! A custom photographer understands that family life can be crazy and they work with you patiently and happily to get the best possible images out of your session.

And just because photos speak louder than words, let’s have a look at the following two photos… The first one, is a pretty standard-issue ‘studio’ photo taken likely taken at one of the half-dozen big-box photo-studios.

As you can see, this is a beautiful little family with 3 adorable daughters.  But the photo does very little capture their true personalities. It’s definitely a decent photo that would put a smile on Grandma’s face but it is a real GEM?

Photo Credit to 'Sears Family Portraiture'.

Now, let’s compare that photo with *this* photo. I chose this photo because the Children are all about the same age & are dressed similarly in matching Holiday Dresses.

Photo Credit- Tamara Lakeman Photography

I will let you make your own decision on which image you prefer.. However I think we can all agree that the second photo has a bit more ‘life’ a bit more ‘pizazz’ and punch.

THIS is the difference between a ‘big-box studio’ and a Lifestyle Photographer.

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Recently she posted a ‘note’ on how to capture Real Smiles & Expressions in Children’s Portraits. I’ve read a lot of articles, notes & blog entries on this subject, but never anything like hers! So many amazing tips and such wonderful advice.

I absolutely had to share it with you all! 

Thanks so much Paint the Moon for all that you do! You are an inspiration!

This Sunday was a very special day– I was able to see (and shoot!) sweet little Nova be Christened at her Mom’s childhood church.  It was a very special ceremony just oozing with love. More than anything, I loved watching Stacey’s (my dear friend) face, because the adoration and pride written across it was absolutely priceless. I have known Stacey for about 15 years and have photographed basically every major life event for her… Engagement, Wedding, Pregnancy.. Nova’s Baptism was another very important moment for their little family and I am so glad that I was able to be part of it. Being able to witness so many momentous occasions and create lasting memories in the form of beautiful photographs in return is such a wonderful thing.

It’s seeming like this year will be a year of great change & adventure for me. My personal life is in a little bit of flux right now, but I am very excited to see what the road ahead has in store. I am a firm believer in the old saying, ‘everything happens for a reason’, so with that I am trying to just sit back and let things unfold as they are meant to, when they are meant to. I’m sure it’ll be interesting, to say the least! I also have a few FABULOUS destination Weddings booked for the upcoming year; Scotland in March. Ireland in June. And two trips to San Francisco in June & August. My passport and gear will be getting quite the work out!

One of my New Years Resolutions for 2012 is to update my blog a little more often. I would like to not only showcase more of my work, but give my readers (that’s you!) the chance to get to know me a little better. I’m hoping to find ways to make this place a little more fun, inspiring & interactive. As always I appreciate your comments and feedback and always love to hear from you. So if you ever see a post that inspires you to leave a few words, please don’t hold back!

I look forward to sharing more with you in the upcoming year!

XO,

Tamara

Then & Now…

How fun would it be to come back to this same spot in 5 or 10 years and do this photo AGAIN?!

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