Tandra Garner Photography Blog

I'M BACK!

Wow!  After traveling for 2 weeks I am finally back in New Bern.  I think I will need another vacation after getting unpacked and caught up on so many wonderful sessions.   During my travels to Lexington and Myrtle Beach I had many sessions planned along the way.  That's right, I had to work while on vacation!

Here are just a few of my favorites!

 

After the awesome senior sessions in Lexington we then headed to Myrtle Beach for for more photos and some play time in the sand!

Then we headed home and immediately back to work again...

This sweet baby girl has changed so much since her newborn session! (click here)

MY FAVORITE FRIEND

Wow, I am so glad to be back from our long vacation to Myrtle Beach.  We had a great time seeing family and friends.  I was really glad to catch up with one of my very favorite friends, Susan.  You may remember her from an old blog post. (Click here)  Yes, she is still super busy and such a wonderful leader with Fortune (click here).  I was happy to photograph her beautiful family on the beach. It was the least I could do!  I am still so incredibly grateful to her for showing us Fortune and helping us so much. In fact, since that post about her, my husband and I did win a Lexus with the company! What a wonderful opportunity that has changed our lives in so many ways.  It hasn't just provided us with a great income, it has helped us to be extremely positive with so many negatives in this world today.  Honestly, I can say that because of this opportunity I have become a much better person in all areas of my life and I am grateful for that.  I told you she was my very favorite friend! 

Thanks for all your hard work Susan and Josh.  I hope you enjoy these photos!

 
What a beautiful, loving, Godly family!

ADORABLE SISTERS!

This is a cute little 2 year old that I first met a year and a half ago. We met during her 6 month photo session that she had taken while in NC visiting her grandparents.  Wow!  She has really grown up since I saw her last.

 
I was so excited to hear from her mother again and to find out that this visit I would meet her 6 month old baby sister!!  They were so sweet together.

What a beautiful family!

SNEAK PEEK - BEACH PORTRAITS

Here are a few shots from a session at Fort Macon and the beach.  It was great to spend an evening with this family.  I really enjoyed watching these kids play! 

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

I wish all of you a very happy Mother's Day today.

Becoming a mother has been the most fulfilling accomplishment of my life.  God has been so wonderful to bless me with two beautiful children of my own.  I can't imagine living my life without ever feeling this love.  I am also truly thankful for my wonderful, supportive mom that God gave to me. 

Being a mother means that you are full of love, encouragement and inspiration for your children FOREVER.  I know that my mom will always be there for me and I will always be there for my babies.

Every mother, new and old needs to have a copy of one of my favorite children's books.  Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. (click on the title to visit his website)  I bought this book right after my son was born and to this day I can't finish the book without crying.  My son always asks me "What's wrong, Mommy??" and I aways tell him just like the mother in the book singing her son to sleep:

"I'll love you forever,

I'll like you for always,

As long as I'm living

my baby you'll be."

 

Enjoy every moment of being a mother today and everyday.  What a wonderful gift!

Here are a few sneak peeks from recent sessions this week:

 

BOOK OF THE MONTH!!

Wow!  I am so excited that one of my coffee table books was picked as Asuka BOOK OF THE MONTH.  What an honor.  This is one of my favorite and most popular items.  Click here to view the book online. 

What a great way to start the new year!

 Thanks so much to this beautiful family!

TOTALLY RAD - UPDATE

I am sad to tell you I did not win the Dirty Pictures plug-in set that I mentioned in a previous post.  I did want to win so bad but I am very excited to tell you that TRA had a big sale today. I finally have them on my computer to play with. I have been so busy lately trying to get caught up with Christmas sessions but I had to take the time today to play with my new Photoshop toys. They were so worth the wait!

Here is a sneak peek from a recent session with two beautiful sisters. I used the textures on the first two images:

SISTERS

Here is a sneak peek from a recent session with two beautiful sisters.  It was so sweet to watch these two play together as we walked around the Tryon Palace Gardens. 

A COLD NEW BERN SENIOR SESSION

This beautiful senior girl wanted her session to take place in historic downtown New Bern.  I always love photographing sessions downtown, I never know how they will turn out.  I usually just pick a place to meet and walk around randomly shooting.  This session was planned that way as well.  We met at her parents restaurant The Chelsea (one of my favorites in downtown New Bern) and walked and walked and walked all over town.  I knew it was going to be very overcast but I had no idea how cold it was going to be.  I think we picked to coldest day of the week to be wondering around downtown.  She did a great job being beautiful in the cold.  Thank goodness her mother brought coffee from the restaurant to warm me up.  It was a cold evening but I had a great time walking around with these ladies getting to know them and a little New Bern history as well (thanks to her mom). 

 Sweet sisters!!!

I know this big sister will really be missed when she goes away to college. 

SEVEN

Is having seven children under one roof considered a summer vacation?  I know these grandparents were thrilled to have all 7 grandchildren together at once.  It is a rare occasion and I'm sure they enjoyed every moment.