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Maternity Session in New York

Posted in October 24th, 2008
by tonesha in Artistic Creations, Portraits

I had the opportunity to do a quick session with Kalemah at her apartment.  We did this mini session right in her living room and dining area. Her living room window was my giant light source.  Although I prefer to shoot with available light, I used a little flash to blow out the wall to [...]

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Another Fun Session!!!!

Posted in September 14th, 2008
by tonesha in Portraits, Weddings

Manikka & Jeff were such a fun loving couple. They made it so easy for me to capture the love and friendship they share. I look forward to shooting their wedding this upcoming fall!

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Artist’s Favorites of Manikka & Jeff’s Session

Posted in September 14th, 2008
by tonesha in Portraits, Weddings

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Meet Tynelle and Dwayne

Posted in July 27th, 2008
by tonesha in Portraits, Weddings

I will be shooting their wedding this October in New York. We had a fun day in Central Park and at the South Street Seaport. Although we were ALMOST rained out, we managed to make the best of a good day. Here is a video clip of some of my favorite stills. Enjoy!

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A Mother’s Love

Posted in July 24th, 2008
by tonesha in Portraits

As I was editing this family session, I couldn’t help but to fall in love with this image.  I think I’m going to have to print this one out and add to my Wall of Favorites.

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Family Portrait Post Processing

Posted in June 1st, 2008
by tonesha in Artistic Creations, Portraits

Here, I had some fun with post processing and collage designing from the Family Portrait Day shoot. 

These two little brothers have the cutest expressions. 
 
 

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Family Portrait Day

Posted in June 1st, 2008
by tonesha in Portraits

I had the privilege of doing a Family Portrait Day shoot.  This one fun family celebrated  a day of Togetherness.  Here are just a few to share.
Here’s the Matriarch of the family.  Such a sweet, sweet woman and so beautiful to photograph.
 
Cute Cousins…
 
 

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2008 Senior Portrait

Posted in August 10th, 2007
by tonesha in Portraits

Okay, I think I’m going to like shooting Senior portraits. The best thing that I’ve experienced so far is that Seniors “want” to look good for their pictures so they are really into showing their unique personalities.

What a sweet girl to work with…
I assisted my husband Michael for this shoot and was also able to [...]

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Lighting and Conversions

Posted in February 14th, 2007
by tonesha in Portraits

I’m getting there with my lighting studies. I wanted to steer away from flat lighting. I wanted to show drama and texture in this sessions. Can you see it?

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Optical Treasures Does Portraits

Posted in December 9th, 2006
by tonesha in Portraits

I’ve decided to expand my love of photography to portraits and creative creations. I am now accepting mini sessions for a limited time in the following areas: maternity, newborn, engagement and small families (up to four) sessions. Also, I will begin working with models, actors and other artists looking to create their first portfolio. Email [...]

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