Thank You and Good Luck Angelina - We will miss you!

Angelina sits in for test shots prior to a client session.

Here at TRR Photography, we take great pride in our associates and the jobs they perform to keep the studio running smoothly.  This is especially true of my assistants during portrait sessions.  Having an able assistant present not only helps to keep things rolling and clients comfortable, but gives me an additional pair of eyes on the set.

A favorite amongst my family clients, Miss Angelina Diaz has definitely filled that bill.  Alas, it is with sadness that we bid her farewell.  She will be moving to Southern California at the end of the month with her family.  There she will continue her high school education and hopefully her singing as a member of her new school's choir.
  
Having known Angelina since she was a Kindergartner, I can't help but feel I am losing much more than an assistant.  I know my clients will miss her too.  Nevertheless, I also am excited for the Diaz family and the new opportunities this move is sure to bring.

So, it is with a happy heart that I say, thank you and good luck Angelina!

- Tammy

PPA: See the Difference

Families, Fun & Fotos Go Together at TRR Photography

The Bashy Family by TRR Photography

It seems the holidays come and go faster with each passing year.  Inevitably, some of the things we aim to do, just do not get done.  For me, it was my annual missive.  To ensure my cards were received before the new year began, I had to punt on the letter--a holiday tradition of mine since 1989.  The good news for me is that I will have all the more to tell when the holidays roll around again.

Unfortunately, some of you punted on your annual family portrait.  And unlike the written words that form my holiday letter, once your children are a year older there's no going back to create a photograph (Photoshop has its limits).  The good news for you is that you need not wait until the holidays come again to update your family portrait.

Here at TRR Photography, family fun can be had anytime.*  The combination of mild Las Vegas winters and a studio space makes for more options in creating unique family portraits.  What's more, we practice our own kind of family fun here:

F = Families

U = Unleashed

N = Nevada-style!

It's one tradition we keep all year-round.  For more information on the studio, visit TRR Photography.

Happy New Year!

- Tammy      

* Mention this post and receive our special holiday package pricing too.

Happy Holidays from All of Us at TRR Photography

I don't know about you, but I suddenly feel the urge to watch The Polar Express!

No matter how you and yours celebrate the season, may it be filled with love and magic.

Happy Holidays!

Tammy

Holiday Cards for Ewoks and You - Featuring Summerwind Canines

Summerwind Canines Holiday Card by TRR Photography

They may look like Ewoks, but these are actually Keeshond puppies.  When long-time clients, Jean Gauchat-Hargis and Joshua Hargis, informed me they had a new litter on the ground, I replied, Can you say this year's holiday card image?  

Jean and Josh are dog fanciers and their breed of choice is the Keeshond.  They, however, do not only show Kees.  The duo owns Summerwind Canines & Presentation and serve as the principal dog show handlers in the operation.

Jean, who grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, came to dog shows through a 4-H program in her youth, and has been going strong ever since.  Josh, however, married into the world of purebred dogs.  Fortunately for him, he had a good teacher and loves the dogs.
 
The icing on the cake came, most recently, for them when Jean went Best In Show with a Kees of their own breeding (see ad by TRR Photography inset).  Believe me when I say that for a breeder/owner/handler, it doesn't get any better!

Here's hoping this litter produces yet another big winner.  Congratulations!

- Tammy

P.S. - For more info on custom holiday cards by TRR Photography, just give me a bark.

There's a New Marshall in Nevada

Robert E. Marshall, Esq. by TRR Photography

There's a new Marshall in Nevada...

Robert E. Marshall, Esq. takes the reins of the Nevada Justice Association as its 35th President.  As such, he will head-up the statewide professional association, including its independent members and northern and southern offices, and otherwise further its mission of representing consumers and improving the civil justice system.

As a native of southern Nevada and third generation attorney, he certainly knows the territory and is well-equipped to handle the job.  In his own law practice, Mr. Marshall routinely takes on both large and small personal injury and insurance bad faith cases.  He has been known to say, he will stand alone before a jury of his peers and take his chances any day!
 
TRR Photography wishes Mr. Marshall the best of luck in his new roll as NJA President and thanks the association for the opportunity to make his acquaintance and create this fitting portrait of the man--no badges needed.

- Tammy  

Meet NEW AKC Grand Champion Stoneypoint Springbank Aurora

Skye Resting on Her Laurels - Portrait by TRR Photography

While many of you may be familiar with the American Kennel Club and its conformation shows whereby canines compete to become "Champions," you may not know that once "finished" these champs can go on to become "Grand Champions."

Admittedly, when I first heard a novice dog fancier speak of the title, I thought he had his four-legged creatures crossed.  After all, everyone knows horses--not dogs--may become Grand Champs.  I, however, soon learned better.

Initiated in May of 2010, this program is a relatively new one.  It was created to give dog owners, breeders and handlers a greater opportunity to compete and otherwise show off their breeding stock.  When I actively showed my own dogs, it was not uncommon for AKC Champions to be retired as soon as the title was bestowed--never to be seen in the ring again.

While the program has not been without its critics, I am pleased to see these dog folk and their canines continuing to enjoy the sport.  After all, AKC Companion and Performance events offer multiple titles at various levels of competition.

So, it is without further adieu that I tip my hat to NEW Grand Champion Stoneypoint Springbank Aurora (pictured here) and her owner Brent Seymour of Springbank Collies on their grand achievement.  You, however, may simply call her, "Skye."

- Tammy