Show Menu for 2011 CCA National

TRR TIP: How to Personalize Your Decor with Text

While attending WPPI last month, fellow photographer Kay Eskridge of Scottsdale gave me a "girlfriend gift" by telling me about WiseDecor.

WiseDecor allows you to personalize your spaces with hand-painted looking letters, words and quotes for your walls and more.  A wonderful alternative to wooden letters and letter stencils, these individually cut letters come in a variety of fonts, sizes and colors.  I recently embellished the accent wall in my office/gallery space as seen here with a ready-made line from WiseDecor.  Further, I've already suggested similar treatments to complement the portrait displays of my clients.  Whether that be a room in the home or office, the possibilities are endless!

What's more, it's easy to do and there's no mess.  I, however, strongly recommend you enlist the assistance of another if you attempt something as large as I did--110 inches!  Note: My wall is heavily textured and the lettering still adhered to it.

For more info and some great decorator ideas, visit www.wisedecor.com for yourself.  And here's my girlfriend gift to you: With every order placed this month (March 2011), WiseDecor will send you "Bliss" FREE!

- Tammy

VNC - They're Back!

Back in Vegas for a beauty supply industry trade show last month, VNC Sales & Marketing with its the 21 sales reps, 6 administrative staff, education director and marketing director was well represented.

VNC is amongst the leading manufacturers' rep organizations in the industry.  The company covers all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico, selling everything from lip gloss to salon equipment through various channels of distribution.  Note: I keep waiting for a goodie bag of samples.

The two founding members, Kevin Van Nest (Pictured Third from L) and Charlie Coleman (Pictured Fifth from L) have several decades of industry experience between them and continue to grow their organization to meet the needs of the manufacturers they represent as well as their distributors.  I, however, am here to tell you that this group also knows how to have fun!

With all the team members back together, Marketing Director Chairsse Solomon (Pictured Center) called upon TRR Photography once again to create new images for the VNC website: www.vncsales.com.  "In an effort to loosen up her subjects, our trusted photographer, Tammy Russell-Rice encouraged them to let down their guard and in doing so, captured some great candid moments as seen here, said Solomon.  We thank Tammy for always making us look good, even when we are acting silly!"

Actually, it is I who owes VNC my thanks and gratitude for their trust and repeat business.  Here's looking forward to our next session together--and some free samples!

- Tammy

Cane Corso Puppies by Cirino - Captured by TRR Photography

 

You've already met "Cirino," in this blog (see 11/24/10 post).  I, however, did not tell you that Cirino actually is the first of his breed to be awarded an AKC Championship title.  And, now, he adds yet another to his name: stud dog.

Making its debut here at eight-weeks, I am tickled to present this baby book excerpt of Cirino's first litter.  Actually, there are ten pups in all: four boys and six girls.  Although, as you can see from the image on the left, I was lucky to get as many as I did in one shot!   

The Cane Corso is a strong and intelligent working breed.  As a dedicated breeder and the Master of Campo Cane Corso, Rich Hudgens will be the first to tell you that "if you are buying a Corso for color or status, you are putting the cart before the horse.  Be careful, he warns. Choosing a Corso for the wrong reason(s) can spell disaster."  For those who take the time to educate themselves, however, this breed can be a wonderful and loyal family member. 

For more info on this kennel and the breed in general, please visit: www.campocanecorsos.com.

Happy Holidays from TRR Photography

The holidays are here, and with them comes a celebration of our relationships, especially our family ties.

And I would just like to say, "thank you," to those of you who, like the Stone family (pictured), allowed TRR Photography to play a role in yours this season.

May all your days be merry and bright!

- Tammy

NEWS FLASH: Vinny AND Cirino WIN Best of Breed at Eukanuba!

                        

Pictured L to R: Champ Vinny the Bernese Mountain Dog and Champ Cirino the Cane Corso

THIS JUST IN: Both of these handsome fellas were awarded Best of Breed at the pretigious AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Show over the weekend.

Congratulations to their owners respectfully: Eric Buonpane and Rich Hudgens on these wonderful wins.

I am so proud.  I like to think the portraits and ads I have created had a little something to do with their success.  ; )

It's NOW Champion Wildwoods Cirino Di Campo!

It's official, "Cirino" is now an AKC Champion!  What's more, he has qualified to be shown at the pretigious AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Show just around the corner.  Now in its tenth year, the show will be held in Long Beach, California, December 4 & 5.

To celebrate, Cirino's owner, Rich Hudgens, asked me to create portraits of this impressive Cane Corso befitting of the breed's character.  For those of you who are wondering if this boy is one of the pups featured in an eariler post, he is not.  He, however, has the same daddy.  ; )

At just two-years-of-age, Cirino already is throwing his muscle around the show ring going Best of Breed over top-ranked specials.  If they only knew; he's really a sweetheart.  To that, I just have to muster my best English accent and say, "bully"--a compliment amongst fanciers of the breed.

For more info on the Eukanuba show, visit www.akc.org/invitational/2010.  Also, be sure to visit the AKC Online Catalog to view more images of CH Wildwoods Cirino Di Campo by yours truly.

- Tammy