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Welcome to the New Blogsite

I'm so happy to welcome you to the brand new blog!! If you are a blog follower, take a look around and let me know what you think! If your new- this is where I'll post some of my most recent weddings and sessions, as well as things that are going on in my life. You can also check my website- taraswain.com for pricing and info about what I do, but be sure to check back to the blog regularly and hopefully you'll become a blog stalker! :)
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AboutTara Swain

Hi, I'm Tara! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based in Paris, Texas. I love bright colors, a vintage, eclectic feel and whimsical ideas. My passions are weddings and child photography. My favorite color is green, my favorite movie is "The Man in the Moon," I'm NOT a morning person, I've been happily married for 6 years with a beautiful 1 year old little girl and I love to blog!!

Calender dates + new blog + great year

24.09.2010

Another scheduling update!! Currently have only 5 remaining dates open in March and 5 in April for portrait sessions. No more openings in March for weddings. Some months have only 1 more opening and other months are filling fast. If you want Spring OR Summer sessions, it’s best to reserve those dates now. All portrait pricing is located on the website HERE and session details HERE. (Half of the session ($200) and a signed portrait contract are due at the time of booking to reserve the date.) If you have any other questions, or would like to reserve a session, please send me an email at: info@taraswain.com. CURRENT BRIDES: If you have any sessions that we haven’t set dates for, shoot me an email ASAP so we can get those on the calender!! Portrait session clients and brides who have not mailed in your contracts and deposits, your dates are NOT secure and your dates will be opened back up. Make sure to get those turned in to keep you date.

I recently got to see the initial concept of the new blog. I am SOO excited. Still a while to go to get everything designed and set up… so hang in there. It will be worth it. :) BLOG READERS: Tell me what you would like to see on the new blog… features, information, etc. What would you like for us to incorporate into it, change about it, etc. Leave a comment and help me out!! :)

We are getting closer and closer to moving into the house… down to a few weeks now actually!! Who wants to volunteer to help us move!? ;)

My wedding season is coming to a close. Not actual close just yet, but slowing down majorly compared to what it was. The bulk of it is over and now I’m looking forward to a little bit of actual downtime coming up soon. It’s been an amazing year and it’s crazy to think that 2010 will be over in just a few short months! I was pretty pumped for 2010… but I’m even more ready for 2011. SO many exciting things in store and I can’t wait to get started. I can’t believe how much my little business has grown in the last couple of years. Out of everything I do my passions are weddings and babies… so the biggest compliment is when my bride’s and groom’s come back for baby plans and newborn sessions. Keep the babies coming!! ;) All my amazing clients have made these last couple of years better than I could have ever imagined.

About to head to bed.. will be heading out of town tomorrow for Keri and Anson’s wedding! Be back Sunday.. and will be returning emails Monday. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!! :)

  • Britt: LOVE YOUR WORK AND YOUR BLOG. SOO SOOO SO excited for the new blog. Can't imagine it would be any more awesome that the one you have now. Can't wait!! (25.09.10, 07:53AM)
  • Ashley B: CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE NEW BLOG!!! I check your blog like 4 times a day... seriously. LOVE YOUR WORK. You are an AMAZING photographer. (25.09.10, 11:09AM)
  • Christy: I need a spring date before they are all gone!! Will email now!!!!!!!!!!! (25.09.10, 12:08PM)
  • Amanda: I knew you were booked but WOW.. emailing you NOW to set up a date!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (25.09.10, 07:41PM)
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Availability Update

02.09.2010

Currently scheduling for late February 2011 for portrait sessions, (5 dates available still.) NO openings until then. I’ve already scheduled several 2011 seniors. SENIORS: MAKE SURE to book ASAP. Spring fills up faster than any other time of the year. I will not be overbooking this year so make sure you secure a date as soon as possible. Portrait sessions are Tuesday-Friday only. All pricing and session details located on the WEBSITE. Contact me at: info@taraswain.com to schedule a session. :)

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A little downtime.

18.08.2010

On Friday B and I will have been married for 5 years! We’re not taking our annual vacation until December but I WILL still be taking a couple of days off for a short little family trip with B and little B. I won’t be answering phone calls, text messages, emails, facebook messages or anything else from Friday the 20th until Tuesday the 24th!

Great new things in store and the brand spankin’ new/awesome/cool/funky/fabulous/one-of-a-kind blog is still under construction. Release date is still a few months away.. hoping toward the end of the year, but may be kicking off 2011 with the release. :)

  • Elise Ellexson: happy anniversary!!!! YAYYY i cant wait to see the new blog!!!! :) have a fabulous time!!! (18.08.10, 01:33PM)
  • Haley: I'm glad you have patience to make us wait because if it were me, I would have released before I completed it. LOL! I'm anxious though...wonder what it will be?!?! (19.08.10, 09:42AM)
  • Jan Marie Gibbs: Of course, I know that not answering calls, etc. statement does not apply to me, because I am after all....your mother. :) Looking forward to keeping Bri this afternoon after work while you and Billy have your date night. See you soon! (20.08.10, 11:31AM)
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