Tiffany Converse Photography

Vintage Floral Screen

2011-04-19T09:25:00.001-07:00

Gardy turns 9!

2010-09-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

Every second of the day this guy is on my mind. He is such a great kid and I am inspired by him daily. I wish I could be more like him. Happy Birthday Gardy!

Aarons 4th birthday. A little late but still good.

2010-07-25T18:20:00.000-07:00

Snap shots of summer 2010

2010-07-17T09:13:00.000-07:00

Heres a few snapshots of our summer so far. Wish I could write more but I'm off to a wedding in Falmout MAINE! Yeah!

New Blog www.tiffanyconversephoto.com

2010-05-25T11:50:00.000-07:00

Just want to remind everyone that my "new professional" blog is http://www.tiffanyconversephoto.com/. I will still update this one also with homey things. :)

Feel the need to show off

2010-04-24T07:26:00.000-07:00

These are some of the sketches that Gardy did on vaca. Can you believe the apple??? I took an apple from the fruit bowl and put it on the tabel and he drew it like this. The flowers I asked him to draw for me on earth day.
What a guy.

Collage crazy

2010-04-23T13:38:00.000-07:00

What have we done on spring vacation you all ask??? Well, absolutly nothing! Literally, we hung at home mostly and mostly at the dining room table. Gardy drew and sketched like a madman and Aaron and I putzed around all week. So relaxing - we are definitely not looking forward to going back to school and really I envy the homeschoolers. If I was only organized ,that would be my gig.
I'll post some photos up later of his drawings. For now, just showing off my new collage skills. Much easier than they look. (not that they look so hard but...).

Bradbury Mountain

2010-04-15T09:40:00.001-07:00

Well, heres one!

Miss you little old blog!

2010-04-13T12:35:00.001-07:00

Now that I have my new professional blog, new office and of course my new image with my new Susie Ormond/Sally Jessie Rafael haircut I have forgotten my roots! So, this will be where I post my darling little boys, embarrassing things about my husband (KIDDING!) and whatever else I feel thats inappropriate for the new blog. So I'm back and hopefully I can keep this one up because I love writing on this for some reason.

Photos will be posted soon, (have to now go to the office to download photos, aaaaarghhhh), from today when I kept the kids home from school. It was about 75 degrees and I just couldn't imagine Gardy sitting in the class all day pining to be outside. And really, we all needed a heavy dose of vitamin d. Right? I did make him practice his piece (piano song, but that what Tony calls it), for his recital 6 times in a row and he will be reading to his brother after dinner for 25 minutes. So thats good right??

We climbed to the top of Bradbury Mountain with a picnic on my back. The climb started out rocky with me stepping in the puddle and yelling the F word at the top of my lungs that echoed thru the mountain (seriously echoed). But, of course, Gardy was oblivious to the fact that I swore and Aaron turned to me looking like he was going to wink at me, full of pride. Boy, these 2 could not be more different in this way. Anyway, by the time we got up my foot was dry and we had the most beautiful and relaxing day. Photos to be displayed on Thursday (can't believe that I have to leave my house to download photos!)

New Blog!

2010-03-27T19:01:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,
I've just about completed my new blog. I'm still working on my logo but it should be soon. My new blog is http://www.tiffanyconversephoto.com/. I'll still updating this blog but on a more personal note keep checkin in!
Let me know what you think of the new blog!
Thanks!!
Tiffany
http://www.tiffanyconversephoto.com/

My new weddings albums are in!!

2010-03-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

My albums have finally arrived from Finao. I have searched high and low for albums that fit my style and my brides style. There are a gazillion wedding album companies out there and most of them are gorgeous but these books I keep coming back to.
I ordered Electric Blue, matted, 9x9 for the bride and grooms album and 5x5 black suede book for the parents albums. I must say the Electric Blue was a little more electricky than I thought it would be and my first reaction was, uh ...yikes... But now I love the vibrancy of it and I'm so glad I didn't go with the more muted one. Don't worry, there are so many options to choose from vibrant, linen, leather, snake skin looking (which I totally want!!)! Ok, sounds crazy and hey, I'm a pretty classic type girl, (seriously, my favorite color is tan!), but these are quality, classic and fun. Your gonna love them!
My photos do no justice to these books at all. In fact, I will probably redo them with better light and more thought soon! They were taken on my dining room table, of course, but I just wanted to get them out there as soon as I could. I absolutely love them!

A Mid-Winters Night Soiree- Absolutely Fabulous!

2010-02-28T15:01:00.000-08:00

What an amazing party I attended last night! Right down the street, I might add. I actually walked down the street camera in hand in a little mini snowstorm. It was beautiful.
It was thrown by Julie and Bud as a fundraiser to support the Freeport Shakespeare Festival. Well, me being a photographer and living down the street from Julie, she asked me to photograph the party and blog it (or rather, I asked her if I could photograph it and blog it, or whatever), so I did.
It couldn't have been more perfect, the delicious hors d'oeuvres from Azure (so dang delicious), the smooth vodka Tempest drinks from Cold River Vodka were too good- too too too good. Really. The party was all put together by Jenifer and I wish to god I could remember her last name. But really really nice job! But most importantly Bud and Julie and all of the actors involved. Bud would blow the horn, literally he had a real horn in his hand and blew on it, very loudly :), and that would indicate that there was another performance to start in one of the many beautiful rooms in Julie and Buds house. So everyone would flow into a room and be entertained. I've never seen such a thing. What a fabulous idea. I bet they use to do this type of thing years ago. I might just look that up later.
So, yet again I am inspired here in Freeport Maine. So much to offer around every corner. I was amazed to watch people with such a passion about what they do. Everyone was laughing and talking and oohing and awing... The party was a huge success and I'm so so glad that I attended. Her are some photos of the night.
Enjoy

2010-02-17T15:40:00.000-08:00

You know when your really behind and have like a million things to do and so you just do the total opposite? Thats me all the time. So I know I have several sessions to edit, blog, send to the lab etc etc, so its just this time when I decide to, you know, blog my family, just because they're funny and cute. I think its like comfort food, or I'm going on a diet food, time for a diet - tomorrow- ok, until then eat mayonnaise on bread and pick all the chunks of chocolate out of the Moose Tracks ice cream ( i would never do that but I'm sure my sisters do ;) Anyway...
Here they are.

skating in Yarmouth

The Thinker

Has anyone ever seen Tony, aside from work, without this hat....? And no...he doesn't have several. This is his only one. ????!!

The Dude!

Emma

2010-02-10T17:41:00.000-08:00

I'm so behind in blogging my sessions and they are coming, I promise. But this is my best friends sisters 1st baby and I couldn't resist tossing her adorable mug up there. Is she the most beautiful girl you've ever seen! Yes she is.

Rory and Jason's Engagement at the Boston Hilton Airport

2010-01-25T10:10:00.001-08:00

I've been dying to blog these two! I was waiting for my "pro blog" to be finished, (waiting for myself to finish it, that is), and can wait no longer! Hmmmm, how to describe Rory and Jason...young, fun, smart couple who have no idea how hip they are. You know what I mean? There are some people out there who try and try...but these guys, they are just cool because they are. Loved them and loved photographing them. Quiet and sweet and cool and I can not wait to photograph their wedding. I am going to do another post of these 2 when I'm finished my pro blog. These images look much much better larger!

Wedding Prices

2010-01-22T05:46:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! I wanted to give everyone a heads up and let you know that my prices are changing. If we've spoken or have an appointment to meet don't worry, you are safe!

But starting February 1st, 2010, unless noted above, the new prices take affect. Keep in mind that my prices are still very reasonable!!

I still have a few openings for 2010 and have been taking calls for 2011! I'm so excited my business is growing and really want to thank everyone I worked with in 2009 for your confidence and allowing to be part of your really really special day!

Thank YOU!

xoxo

Tiffany

Welcome Pilar and big brother Teo!

2010-01-17T09:38:00.000-08:00

So many more to come with these guys but I wanted Valy to see a couple. Stay tuned!!

Its a detail...it is!

2010-01-10T17:47:00.000-08:00

This may not be your "typical" detail shot but coming from the world of a major artist, this IS what a detail shot is. :) Ok, call me desperate, but when Grace approaced me when I stepped into Starbucks the other day telling me I didn't post a detail shot, well I almost cried... in happiness. Love you Grace for following, (and melisa). Here is a lame excuse for a detail but I love this shot of Yulia.

How did I miss this?

2010-01-08T11:16:00.001-08:00

For the life of me, I cannot believe I didn't blog this before! I was putting together a disc for Lindsay and Rick and thought I would throw this up there! Hilarious that we did the formals with the bulls!!! See what mean by my stylish and cool couples!! If you click on the photo it will enlarge and you can actually see the bull licking Lindsay!!!

Remember Alyssa?

2010-01-07T11:35:00.000-08:00

A bundle of sweetness, thats what she is

Detail #4

2010-01-05T17:11:00.001-08:00

I cheated a little on this but I wanted to at least Blog a detail even if I didn't photograph it on this particular day. I don't feel good about this so who knows, I may grab my camera before 12:00 and post another. But, I really do like this image from Jamie and Laurens wedding and it is a detail so....

Detail #3

2010-01-04T19:30:00.000-08:00

The Prettiest Donut in Starbucks

Detail Day #2

2010-01-03T16:37:00.000-08:00

Photographing my bottle of Allure in a snowstorm.

And people think I have nothing to do. Hmmmm.

Detail Shots

2010-01-02T11:49:00.000-08:00

During my Christmas Hiatus, other than photographing and blogging my adorable kids, I've been working on advertising solutions for the year 2010. So, with my attempts to get published in some really cool magazines and blogs I've learned that I don't shoot enough detail shots at my weddings. Like, pretty napkins, or place settings. I do some but really never focused on these before. So, now I will... well not focus on them but take them into consideration. They do play a huge part of a brides day and represent her style and all of the hard work that went into putting on these weddings. And they are AMAZING... I think my brides in 2009 had such great style and taste, really they did. So... you lucky 2010 brides, this year one or two or many more, I hope, will be published! Yeah! I've been practicing some detail shots that would be mag worthy and I'm going to photograph and blog a shot a day. (yeah right!!!) But... I will try at least. :)

Here goes. Christmas Eve at my sister Melisas.

(you can double click on the photo to bring it up larger. Also, planning on a new blog, soon!)

New Years Resolution

2009-12-30T18:21:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone! We will be celebrating at our in laws and spending the night so I thought I'd blog it up now.

Well, heres the truth, Of course I want my New Years Resolution to be Peace on Earth (its true, I really do), but... since thats not totally up to me I'd like my resolution to be thus:

Eat less (ha ha ha ha ect)

Exercise more (seek above)

Buy some clothes NOT from Target (hint Tony, boots at Garnet Hill for my bday). (another test to see if he is reading). The page is marked with my size and color.

Make my son go into the YMCA prime time so I can exercise.

Put a little bit (just a tad) of makeup on before I drop my kids off at school, (and comb my hair).

Put in a reliable calender my sons weekly events, like half days, so to not totally rely on my friends Christine and Jeanne. (although I totally appreciate you both).

Answer the phone more

Drink less wine (please)

Clean my office more (don't forget, relocating April 1st, Main St Freeport!! YIPPEEE)

Put my clothes away after folding etc, etc, etc...

Bottom line, I need to be more organized.

Oh, and turning this blog back into a Photography Business Blog instead of

"The Daily Nonsense of Tiffany Converse"

Stay Safe Everyone and Happy New Year!

x0x0x0

Tiffany

isn't he the cutest?

A Few of My Favorite Things

2009-12-24T08:42:00.001-08:00

I've been reading some holiday blogs and loved reading peoples "Favorite Things" list. Heres mine:
Here are a few of my favorite things:

i love my 8 year olds school, the light in my dining room and hanging there with
my guys, waking up to freshly fallen snow, red wine and chocolate (or red wine
and whatever), watching my son playing piano with his tongue hanging out
concentrating, my husbands puffy lips, my 3 year olds pudgy fingers, my 8 year
old snorting from laughing so hard, my house heating system, just having my
housed cleaned by Karen, margaritas (with salt), going out to dinner with my husband, the

first cup of coffee in the
morning before anyone gets up, my kids crawling in bed with us in the middle of
the night, my beautiful clients, living in Maine, being able to walk for a slice of
pizza, living so close to my sister and her family, trench coats, black turtlenecks,
my silver wonder woman bracelet from Tiffanys, Paris, Paris, Paris, rolling
fields, homemade ornaments, chai tea lattes, somebody drawing pictures on my
back, lobster!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

2009-12-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

I LOVE MAINE, but boy do I love California photographers and light.

2009-12-18T17:54:00.000-08:00

Why am I always complaining that I don't have a girl? Answer below!

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My sisters Floridian Babes

2009-12-02T15:11:00.000-08:00

My sister just recently married the most fabulous man, John. Loved him from the minute I met him at ER Bradleys and totally knew he was a good egg. So, while we were down there enjoying their tropical wedding I photographed my niece and nephew, Josie and Sam. Check them out! They are gorgeous to the bone!
They have always had an awesome family but now its even more awesome!

Sandra and Darren in Combo with being Thankful!

2009-11-26T08:24:00.000-08:00

On this Thanksgiving Day I am thankful for the small things that really mean a lot. I photographed a wedding on Monday at the Harraseeket Inn (thank you Melissa who works there for the referral;). The wedding consisted of me the photographer, Cheryl the jp and Sandra and Darren, Bride and Groom. Simple, sweet, intimate and real. I mean really real. This wedding was between 2 people that for the sake of nobody else except for themselves exchanged these beautiful words to each other. Honestly, it was beautiful and very touching.

So, to keep to the simple theme today, I am thankful for my simple house (don't get me wrong, I do still want a new house but content for the moment), my simple vanilla cake recipe that I can whip together in a matter of minutes (maybe not such a good thing while on a diet (for the past 3 years)but...), my small, simple extremely messy office (stay tuned, I'm relocating this spring to Main St Freeport), my simple husband (totally kidding!!! this is a test to see if he really checks my blog;)), my small beautiful unsimple adorable boys, and my beautiful business that allows me to go to simple lunches that I love so much.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Happy 40th Dan Walker!

2009-11-22T08:17:00.001-08:00

Here is one of many gorgeous shots I have of the Walkers. I have tons of them looking into the camera but this photo fits them best - doting on their delicious adorable guys. Happy Birthday Dan!

Just had to blog at least one!

2009-11-20T20:08:00.000-08:00

First I must say, please please please don't be offended that I haven't blogged your session. I haven't blogged anyones session this season. Trying to reconnect with the family after a very busy wedding season. As soon as they've had enough of me I will retire to the back room again and post many photos I owe. I do love doing that.
Ok, so with that said, I am going to post one from my shoot this morning. It may have been pouring rain out but these little princesses didn't care. All smiles. So precious I had to show just one. Plus, this is the first time I photographed twins!!
Check out "Miss Thing" one and "Miss Thing" two!

Meghan and Jon- Coming Soon!

2009-11-03T19:02:00.000-08:00

2009-10-26T19:17:00.000-07:00

Belinda and Scott, My first engagement session for my weddings in 2010.
It was a pleasure shooting these guys. They were easy, fun, beautiful and happy.
I don't know how many times I asked Scott to kiss Belinda but every single time he did it with heart... every single time... Lucky in love, definitely...<

Meghan and Jon, your up!

2009-10-04T17:12:00.000-07:00

Meghan and Jons wedding has started the editing process! I can't wait to sink my teeth into these. There are so many incredable images between me, Chris and Ingrid and I'm probably going to get a little obsessive in the photoshop area. This is where I work on one image for say 3 hours or so and walk away to go the bathroom, come back and hate it and start all over again. Here we go!

Auntie Ellies and Uncle Billy's

2009-10-02T18:23:00.000-07:00

I took my oldest son Gardy to Agawam Mass to the Fair my sisters and I used to venture to yearly, the Big E! I loved it when I was a kid and Gardy loved it also . We stayed at my Aunts for the night and it was, as usual, a mixed bag of emotions.
My aunt was like a second mother to me and my sisters. A second home 10 minutes away from our real home. She never had any children so we were blessed with all of her stories of traveling and all of her presents from around the world. She is 80 now and every year she is more and more aware of the time she has left. I love and hate going there at the same time. I'm flooded with memories as soon as I walk in and I love that. By the time I am driving away on the Mass Pike my throat feels like I'm in a choke hold and knowing that time passes and people know that and I can really feel that she is feeling that and that it is so real. Boy, I hate time. The kids are definitely sleeping in our bed tonight. Here are a few photos of their home.

Sadies Up

2009-09-30T16:52:00.000-07:00

Sadie, your wedding is now being edited! Two more to go after this. PHewwwwwwww.

Happy 40th to my wonderful husband. Post is strange but important!

2009-09-26T19:06:00.000-07:00

This is kind of a strange blog but I just thought it was meant to be said. Through the years of my marriage, 11 (i think), I've noticed myself getting more and more controlling and trying to defend my actions by insinuating that I'm not getting enough attention and my husbands wasn't being sensitive enough, and why don't I get flowers anymore, why don't we hold hands anymore. So, as the kids were laying with Tony on the rug in the family room this evening watching this little movie called "Yo, Yes" (so adorable), I walked by, looked at him with the kids all cuddled up and thought how come we don't share like this anymore?? So I put it to the test and laid down on the rug next to Tony and he immediately opened his arms and pulled me in with such a huge smile and warmth and I realized that the only reason this wasn't happening was ME. I am going to change that starting right now. Ain't no denying, I have a good man.
Amen

Lindsay and Rick

2009-09-14T16:31:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Lindsey and Rick! Talk about laid back. You guys are so mellow and care free.
What a great wedding, not a worry in the world. Just a bunch of great family and friends, a beautiful young bride, a handsome funny groom and down to earth love and fun. Really.

This is my last wedding of the season for me. Time to hunker down and edit and blog. I'm really excited about my down time and some time to reflect over the past season. I've learned a ton and changed in so many ways due to all of my clients and all of their visions combined with mine. Thank You.
Heres to many more!

Meghan and Jon- Wow, I'm inspired.

2009-09-06T19:51:00.001-07:00

Here is the start of Meghan and Jon. Lets just say... I'm inspired. Meghan, thank you for bringing me to this level or at least the beginning of another level. Thank you for introducing me to work that will forever inspire me more and more. Here are few. Meghan and Jon, what an amazing couple and what a fantastic wedding!!! No, a freaken fantastic wedding!!!!!!! Way more to come. Click on the photo to enlarge them and get a better look!

PS For more photos of Meghan and Jon check out my website at http://www.tiffanyconversephotography.com/ and click under weddings.

Sadie and Josh

2009-08-23T14:38:00.001-07:00

Congratulations Sadie and Josh! I think I would have to say that this is one of the most innovative weddings I've had the honor to photograph. You would NEVER know that these guys were on a budget. Beautiful flowers, all the picnic tables that Sadie painted (which Sadie is selling and I am purchasing one:)), the rings... I could go on and on but the one thing that tied it all together was Sadies style. Simple, pretty, fun and elegant. You guys make a fantastic couple and your families were so cool and funny and sweet...

Due to the fact that my upgrade to photoshop is still in Shanghai, (I know I could have easily gone to Circuit City but as you get older 10 dollars DOES matter!), I will be posting more on the blog later but wanted to put a couple out there just for flavor;).

Lauren and Jamie, part 1

2009-08-18T14:19:00.000-07:00

You may have noticed that I haven't' blogged in a while. Its not that I haven't been busy its that I have decided to upgrade my photoshop, finally, and wanted to edit on my new upgrade! So, after months and months of research, and what one should I upgrade to and from where and should I.... Well, yeh, I ordered it and then realized from all of my options, like a trillion, that I have read and reread and spoke on the phone to people about, joined support groups over, I ordered the one (probably the only one) being sent from China from a Chinese shipping company. So, my plan to be using my newest version, which will change my life I'm sure, by the past Monday, is not gonna happen. I'm hoping to get it my Halloween. Just kidding (I hope).

So, this past weekend, I photographed (along with my second shooter, Ingrid!), an amazing wedding.

I knew I was going to love these guys as soon as they entered my home to talk about the details of their wedding.

How to describe Lauren and Jamie... Classic style with a flair, quiet, sophisticated , and most importantly, romantically in love.

Their wedding was so intimate and sweet and touching that during the ceremony I literally had to hold back my tears and remind myself that I was working! I kept catching myself joining in with the small intimate crowd and embracing their sentiments like I was part of the family! Camera down to my side and everything!

Ok, before I ramble on and on, (its the heat, i'm sure), here is one photo of Lauren and Jamie.

Due to what I mentioned above, the real Lauren and Jamie blog will be up very soon (I'm calling china tonight to get an update:), I seriously am).

More images of Lauren and Jamie on my website at www.tiffanyconversephotography.com

Polaroids

2009-08-09T17:15:00.000-07:00

I just figured out how to create the Polaroid look and I just love it. It reminds me of childhood family vacations on the Cape or just hanging out at the kitchen table and my mother just deciding to pull the Polaroid camera out and take a couple. Life is just so sweet when you really think about it.

Just the guys

2009-08-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

I'm about to embark on a wedding a week for the next 5 weeks so I thought I'd put some more out there of the boys enjoying their summer before I get really busy. We've all had a fantastic summer, rain and all, and I'm just so glad we live in Maine. Could not have made a better move for our family.

Aaron looking for more loving from Gardy

Naked as always

Pokemon with his cousin...

Pokemon, once again

Aaron just cannot get enough of Gardy- but who can blame him:)

Playing football at the lake in the rain!

Whole new outlook on weddings, I've become more than obsessed, I am passionate about my business.

2009-08-02T18:31:00.001-07:00

Really, I think I'm there. You know when people are always talking about being passionate about what they do and your like "really???", well, I'm there. I am really passionate about what I'm doing and its making me feel fulfilled (?)?? Yes, it truely is...
Anyway, Just FYI...
xoxoxoxo
Tiffany

Film and I just got back together!

2009-07-31T06:22:00.000-07:00

I've decided to add film back into my camera bag. As much as I love digital, and I do love LOVe lOve digital, I feel like I'm missing something. There is something so organic and sexy(? maybe?) about film and the way a photographer shoots film. There is a difference. Maybe not so much in the quality of the photo but I think it is the thought that goes into the photo with film. Its got be planned and thought out even if its just a few seconds.... So, for weddings starting in 2010 I will shoot the majority of the wedding in digital and them some film!

These are undies, by the way. Aren't they adorable??

Once again, the Strongs!

2009-07-20T16:01:00.000-07:00

Boy, talk about being in the weeds! You'd think I was running this major company or had 5 kids with a traveling husband! Nope, just a step behind. I've been dying to get my hands on Amy's digital negs and put them out there, but, honestly, it just took longer than I wanted it to. So here they are. They are all so sweet and good looking! I always try several different ways to process them, thats really why it takes me so long most of the time, so here are different angles to choose from. Crazy huh? I know, I do know.

Gardy

2009-07-13T20:57:00.000-07:00

Had to take a break from editing and post my main squeeze Gardy. Love Love Love this guy.

utter sweetness

2009-07-07T14:51:00.000-07:00

Meghan and Jon's engagement session

2009-07-03T11:44:00.000-07:00

Awesome couple, awesome place, awesome shots! I can not wait to photograph Meghan and Jons wedding in Sept! She wants really creative shots and I am all over that. Here are a few shots from today (more to come, as usual). The overcast sky was a perfect diffuser for the sun to get some great natural light shots as well. As I told Meghan, some people can smile using only theirs eyes and she is definitely one of them!

My favorite shot. 100% all natural Meghan.

Daisy & Nick!

2009-06-28T13:32:00.000-07:00

What a fantastic wedding I photographed yesterday. I have sooooo many images to look through between Ingrid and I. Daisy and Nick are a wonderful couple who seem to know each other inside and out. Everything had a warm and very personal touch. Daisy made her own beautiful dress AND the really awesome ties for all the groomsmen, her aunt did the flowers, her good friend sang and on and on. I love weddings like theirs. Everything means something. Here are a few shots with many more to come later this week. Congratulations guys!! You were beautiful!!!!

Cool Photo

2009-06-28T06:55:00.000-07:00

Back in my school days my dream was to work for "Interview" Magazine. I loved the grainy blk and white and color editorial photography they did. It never did happen for me (but many other good things did :)), but I bumped into a friend of mine in NYC a few years back and and guess what? Yes, she is the director of "something or something" at Interview Magazine!! So I got a tour of Interview Magazine and met all her totally hip friends and it was great. No, I'm not jealous, she totally deserves it. If somebody could just explain to me "how" she deserves it that would be ok. Just kidding Sandy!!!!
Here is a shot from the last rehearsal dinner I photod that I grained up a bit and played around with. Maybe if someone from the magazine is "blog stalking" me they might see this and hire me... Hey...you never know... it could happen, right??;)

Daisy and Nicks Rehearsal Dinner

2009-06-26T19:30:00.000-07:00

Tonight was the rehearsal dinner for Daisy and Nick in NH! Great time, great place and great bones! What a very laid back, lovely couple. Daisy has this very gentle elegant style to her that I can't wait to capture more of tomorrow. Heres a couple I picked for a quick "sneak peak" before I go to bed!

Putki Pu

2009-06-24T07:57:00.000-07:00

You may remember me mentioning a designer friend of mine a few months back, Sara Gideon. She has just started to take orders for her ultra adorable children's clothing line called Putki Pu!! Sara put together for me, in 3 days no less, these adorable bloomers for my photo shoot! They are soooooo adorable I had to photograph them on Alyssa, on a tree, on a fence, on a twig...... love them!!!!!

Who is this beauty under these bloomers you ask? Well, thats Alyssa... more of her to come!

Rain

2009-06-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

It Monday and its raining again! Yes, that exclamation point was in happiness. I am one of the few that love rainy days, multiple rainy days. Whether it be the coziness I feel, the sound of rain on the pavement and on the trees, the color it brings out or just the fact that when its raining I feel relaxed. Here are a couple of photos I took in the rain last night of our flowering trees.

New Website Look

2009-06-11T19:21:00.000-07:00

I've spent the last hour trying to make my website look a little more professional. So...if you have a minute, take a peek and let me know what you think. I've also removed that god awful music, that came with the package (just fyi) and decided to have nothing play until I can figure out how to actually download music from the Internet. I'm sure it will only be another 6 months or so.
So, what to do in the meantime??? Well, try this...Go to youtube.com and put in "What a day for a daydream", by Paolo Nutini, (make sure its Paolo), this young, melt my heart away, Scottish guy who sounds like a little old man singing. Then quickly go to my website in another window and play that song while my website is rolling. That's what will happening here in the near future, I hope!

Nicholas Part 2

2009-06-09T07:45:00.000-07:00

Just had to share some in color...Click on the photo and it will enlarge the photo and you can see what I'm talking about...great eyes, dang!

Nicholas, Part 1

2009-06-09T07:28:00.000-07:00

When I got the email from Sue about photographing Nicholas and their family I was psyched! Nicholas is my sons age and we've been in playgroup together on and off for the last couple years. So I knew this little guy was as handsome as can be. He's known for his beautiful eyes, which did not disappoint, but this little guys smile is so big and beautiful that it gave his eyes a run for the money.
Here are a few in blk and white!

2009-06-04T17:07:00.000-07:00

Great time at the old Converse homestead last night. I had rented studio lights for a corporate shoot the following day and thought I would put them to use. So I invited the families to come over and partake in a "formal" photoshoot. Something that I would normally not be interested in.
The plan was set. Everyone was to wear crisp white t-shirts to contrast the bright blue backdrop that I had just purchased, due to the corporate shoot. Anyway, everyone was excited, the women drank wine, the men drank beer and the kids ate pizza.
And I must say the families that I invited, The Walker gang and the other Converse gang did rather well. As for my gang, well, lets just say that we will be doing another shoot soon. Take a look!
This little guys was done before it even started. This is Tony and his twin brother Bill. My mother in law is going to LOHUV me!

Tony and Aaron. Awww

Gardy, being his cool self. Although refusing to follow the simple dress code! Adorable men.

Great looking Fam!

Now, these guys really had it going on. Every photo looked like they were a family just enjoying themselves with no lights, no backdrop and nobody watching. Lets all learn from them. Ignore the photographer!

My favorite shot of the evening. I can just taste that Marlboro Light!!! The good old days.... (just kidding)(kind of)..

All about the boys

2009-06-03T13:17:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd put a few out there of my guys. People have asked how come there aren't more photos of my kids? Well, here are a few of my beauties...

Gardy at his baseball game.
My attempt at sun flare and of course, Aaron

Another attempt at sun flare

Gardy and his best buddy ever, his cousin Louis.

All the Maine cousins (well, except Max who was in NY so we will photoshop him in there later...

Gardy and his darling friend C (thats blogger lingo).

A beautiful little flower

2009-05-31T19:19:00.000-07:00

A beautiful flower plucked fresh from my home grown, organic garden. (just kidding- its a weed, from my aunts, photoshopped, but its so pretty...).

Goodbye to our beloved babysitter,Lara :[

2009-05-31T15:14:00.001-07:00

Well, it happened.. she left us. Goodbye Lara, you will be sorely missed my friend.
Lara was our babysitter for a year and a half, (we've never gone past 3 months before). I can't say enough about her, through thick and thin, tummy aches (mostly Laras ;)) and the switching of careers she hung on and and smiled through it all. Whoever out there gets her next you are the luckiest family in the world!

Amazing Freeport Woman

2009-05-22T15:31:00.001-07:00

Since I've officially opened my business in 2009, I have had the opportunity to photograph some amazing woman here in Freeport. What I've noticed is that these woman are passionate about 2 things. First and foremost, they want to be, and strive to be, and are the best moms ever. Seriously, these moms are reading the ingredients, closely monitoring screen time, making sure the kids are active- but giving room for down time, volunteering at school! I mean, I've been seeing this time and time again. BUT.. what really makes me respect these woman even more is that they are also running their own creative businesses- writing amazing articles in nationally publicized magazines, opening up their own yoga studio, creating delicious meals for charity- then writing articles on them -then getting them published, designing their own clothes, teaching Aikido and being a therapist- I mean, come on!!!! Here's to the moms that are juggling and making it work- whether it be by necessity or by creative choice, I lift my glass of red wine to you all!

Engagement shoot in York

2009-05-20T16:41:00.001-07:00

I can not wait to photograph Sadie and Josh in their upcoming wedding in August! What a fabulous location for a fabulous couple. The land is just so tranquil and beautiful. These guys really have a great thing going.

Gardening is "out" this year.

2009-05-16T08:15:00.000-07:00

So, I have officially declared that gardening is "out" this year. Meaning uncool, unhip and plain ole waste of time. This is due to the fact that I am too busy, too budget crunching and too lazy to start a respectable garden of my own this season. So, I have decided to photograph what we have instead... But trust me, when I'm driving by your beautiful gardens or picking my sisters and neighbors delicious veggies (when their on vaca of course) I will be jealous, but ok with it.

2009-05-16T07:26:00.000-07:00

Perfect light

2009-05-14T19:47:00.001-07:00

Here is a photo around 6:30, maybe even be 7:00 pm, no artificial light, totally clean without being messed with by photoshop. Spread the word, the light is here for the taking. Spring rain brings brilliant colors and gorgeous light... I know, yadda yadda yadda, but its so true.

Booking Weddings for 2010

2009-05-14T14:32:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone- I've am starting to book weddings for 2010! Contact me for details. I have new packages to offer, new books and all kinds of really beautiful new items for 2010!

Breakfast at Tiffany's

2009-05-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

Ok, so now I'm crossing the line about personal blogging... Not that all you viewers (my sister, me, my husband, me again), want to see the happenings at our dining room table, but I just have to show you the beautiful light that we experience every morning at our house. Tony and I have daily conversations about buying land, and building the house of our dreams (you know, after the recession when the land is double the price again...)- But I have to say, I don't think I could ever have dreamed up such a lovely dining room with just the most magical light. In a couple of days the purple from the lilac trees will give the entire front of the house a purple glow. Its incredible!
Don't worry, I'll be sure to post it!

Quote of the day- "How can we ignore mommy if you keep saying "ignore mommy".Gardy, in an annoyed voice says while I'm circling them trying to photograph them in their natural state. ;) Love him.

Tuesday Special

2009-05-12T11:11:00.000-07:00

I am proud to announce my first newborn session with Baby Alyssa! She is just absolutely beautiful and perfect! Her mom was my first maternity shoot and Alyssa is my first newborn. Thanks for the confidence guys! We've made a pact that every Tuesday we would do a 15 to 20 minute shoot of Alyssa for 2 reasons- One, for practice for me and photos for Amanda and two, just because I loved doing it. It was really fun and I can't wait to see and photograph the weekly changes. Here's a few from this Tuesday...

From Darling Little Girls to Harry's Darling Little Feet!

2009-05-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

3 Darling Girls on Mothers Day

2009-05-10T12:23:00.000-07:00

I had a great time photographing Melissa's and Neils girls on Mothers Day. I wanted to give Melissa and Neil a little treat so I posted my fav three, (so far), for them to take a peak at.

If you know Ryan like I know Ryan

2009-05-10T11:45:00.001-07:00

If you know Ryan like I know Ryan you know that he is the boy with the most amazing eyes! Sparkly blue with looooooong black black lashes. Ryan just turned 3, Happy Birthday!

Way Too Cool for School!

2009-05-09T07:09:00.000-07:00

so I've been on the fence as to whether or not I would blog about my family. Its always been very tempting to me but I wanted to keep it somewhat professional. Well, I've changed my mind... since I'm going to be practicing a little more extreme photoshop I thought I better do it on my own children and not my clients! Here are a couple of photos of Gardy.
I know I always use this word and it dates me back to the days of Lavern and Shirley and Happy Days (all my playgroup mommies are thinking, "who the heck is Lavern and Shirley"), but Gardy looks like such a hunk here!

Funky With Photoshop

2009-05-08T13:52:00.001-07:00

I've been fiddling with photoshop lately

and thought I'd post some middle of the road shots.

In the photography world photoshop "actions" are all the rave, and I must say I rather enjoy them. I'll post some funkier ones later!

More of the The Boys!

2009-05-06T17:31:00.000-07:00

As I'm editing the boys more, I'm feeling the need to post more. Look at these hunks!

Beach maternity photos!

2009-05-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

I photographed Jen and her son last Sunday morning at the beach. It was my first maternity shoot that wasn't in a studio setting, (which is my dining room!;). It was great- Jen is that open minded, free spirited, relaxed kind of women we all wish we could be more of. She is also associated with Birthroots but couldn't attend the fundraiser. So glad we could finally hook up afters weeks of collaborating our schedules.

Two Interesting Young Men

2009-05-04T16:12:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of photos of my good friend Ania and Gary's guys. Not only are they obviously handsome, they are interesting and thoughtful and really enjoy being brothers.

More Food!

2009-04-30T17:45:00.000-07:00

Another yummy food session with Lindsay! Here are a couple of photos. Oprah, here we come!!

All American Good Looks or what??

2009-04-27T17:23:00.001-07:00

Ok, we've already done a sneak peak on this beautiful girl, but I thought she deserved a second whirl!!! Ralph Lauren looking for new models??

Birth Roots Belly

2009-04-22T06:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone at Birth Roots, especially Leah and Emily, for giving me the opportunity to get involved with such a great organization and participate in their fundraiser. What a great group of people. Here are a couple of shots from the maternity portion.

Obsessed!!

2009-04-21T11:51:00.000-07:00

OK, its official- I've become obsessed with my photography business! So, I would just like to apologize if we see each other walking down the street or at the grocery store and you casually ask me how I am and I answer with a 10 minute monologue about my 2009 business plan or how the moist air is saturating all the colorful plants... I've caught myself doing this! But, I can't help it! I'm loving it!

Two Adorable Girls!

2009-04-19T17:47:00.000-07:00

I had a fantastic shoot this morning with 2 adorable girls. These girls were so smiley and silly that we had a blast. Here area a couple of shots!

Victorias Headshots

2009-04-18T12:46:00.000-07:00

Great early morning shoot at the homestead of Victoria and Michael- perched upon on a beautiful hill overlooking the water! I photographed some headshots for Victoria, who is a writer and host of a great blog http://www.projecthomestead.com/ Check it out! . Ok, 2 things to say- one, she looks like a teenager, two, she is wearing no makeup... check out her skin in these shot!

First Spring Shoot

2009-04-11T08:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my first Spring shoot of 2009 and it was amazing! Its definitely time for photos. The air is moist and the colors are saturated. My number one goal in all my photo sessions is to get the most natural smiles or emotions that I possibly can. This was definitely not a problem with Sheila's kids! They were lit up and loving not having to wear a coat. Not to mention that Sheila's kids are so adorable and Sheila dresses them impeccably cool!
Here are some photos!!

Another beautiful belly!!

2009-03-27T14:20:00.001-07:00

Here are some photos of a young couple still fresh in love expecting their first baby. This little baby is so lucky to be brought home with such a happy couple. It was a pleasure working with them!

2009-03-13T10:54:00.000-07:00

Alauna and Sam engagement shoot

2009-03-09T10:35:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure to shoot a beautiful young couple yesterday for their engagement shots. It took me forever to get there but it was well worth it. Heres a couple of photos!

Maternity shots

2009-03-01T17:19:00.000-08:00

I'm beginning the search for pregnant woman to build my maternity portfolio. My lovely friend Amanada was kind enough to allow me to photograph her today. I've got a lot to learn but I think they came out pretty dang good. Amanda has a fantastic body! Heres a couple...

Heathers boys!

2009-02-28T19:29:00.000-08:00

I had a great morning photographing Heathers 2 handsome boys. Although Heather lives less than 1/2 mile away from us we've never really gotten the chance to hang out and chat. So we took some photos (a ton), chatted, had some tea and and ate some Chips Ahoy cookies. It was great. Heres a couple of photos!

BORSCHT!

2009-02-26T07:09:00.000-08:00

I had another opportunity to photograph one of Lindsay Sterlings "Immigrant Kitchen" sessions for her column in the Portland Phoenix. This one is from Russia and is called Borscht. It was delicious!
Here are a couple of photos!

I'm Published!! Yeah! The title? Buns Buns Buns, by Lindsay Sterling

2009-02-21T13:59:00.001-08:00

I'm finally published, thanks to Lindsay Sterling and her article Buns Buns Buns in the Portland Phoenix! Some would say maybe not so impressive... but I say YIPPPEEEE!
Here's the link:
http://thephoenix.com/Portland/Food/76610-Buns-buns-buns/
(Notice my name above the Yuka root:).
Thank you Lindsay Sterling and Immigrant Kitchens!

New brochure!

2009-02-21T07:21:00.001-08:00

Well, it may have taken me 3 weeks to figure out how to create my brochure, but its going to the printer today! Here is one of the pages...

Youth Alternatives Group Princess Fundraiser

2009-02-19T19:44:00.000-08:00

I've finally going to post some shots of some adorable girls (and one boy, Porter, dressed as a girl, thank you Sheila;)). This was a small fundraiser to help out a group in Portland, Youth Alternatives Group. The organization houses six single teenage parents with small children who would otherwise be homeless. Every penny counts to them. (Seriously, if you drop off $20.00 they have groceries for the day). I think it was a HUGE success!! They are extremely grateful for our donation. Thank you to all the parents who donated money and or clothing. For me it was very fulfilling, not only for the gorgeous shots I have, but putting in the effort and really working to put this thing together was really a good feeling for me and I plan on doing this again on a larger scale later on this year for the same group.
Here are some photos!

2009-02-11T11:40:00.001-08:00

2009-02-11T11:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Tiffany Converse Photography Blog! This is where I'll be posting my shoots and information about Tiffany Converse Photography.
My first shoot since the start of my blog is "Cooking with Lindsay" .She asked me to photograph her cooking a really delicious dish, Dominican Bollos de Yuka, for her column in the Portland Pheonix "Inside Immigrant Kitchens".
Lindsay is an amazing writer who just so happens to be an amazing cook! (and also just learned that she is an amazing organist!) Here are some of the photographs from the shoot and some of her adorable girls who came in at the very end and I couldn't contain myself and had to go shutter crazy!