Tracy Calhoun Photography

Time For a Change!

2013-09-08T14:35:00.000-05:00

Starting tomorrow, I will no longer be posting to this blog address. I have decided to switch host servers and combine my photography website and blog into one page. So now instead of going to 2 different places to check out my work, there will be just one address that you'll need to visit...www.tracycalhoun.com.

The main page will be my primary website and there will be links that you can click to go visit different areas such as my portfolio, my pricing structure and my blog. I'm very excited about this! I am still working on getting everything set up on my new site, so please be patient with me during the "construction" process. I'm hoping to have everything finished in a few days.

Five on Friday

2013-09-06T10:11:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday! I'm linking up with April, Darci, Christina and Natasha for another Five on Friday.

1. Fall decorating has commenced at our house. I haven't brought in the fall decorations tub from storage yet, but I did set out a new candle I picked up from Bath & Body Works and swapped out the decor on my dining hutch. I couldn't resist the glittery pumpkins!

2. My daughter loves to draw and she made me this beautiful picture one day after school this week. Melts my heart!

3. Now that my son is walking, my daughter has decided to take full advantage and have him push her on his car. I'm sure this is just the first of MANY occasions where she will be taking advantage of her little brother.

4. We are headed to New Hampshire next month for a reunion and I am getting so excited. New England is the best place to be in the fall!

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5. I absolutely love pumpkin spice lattes! Unfortunately the ones from Starbucks are loaded with sugar. So I have been scouring the internet for some healthy alternatives. I'm going to try this recipe this next week.

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Wall Art Inspiration

2013-09-04T10:52:00.005-05:00

Here are some beautiful photo displays that I am loving this week...

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A Treat for Teachers

2013-08-31T16:21:00.000-05:00

Yay for teachers! The start of school has gotten many teachers stressed out — getting your classrooms ready with bulletin boards, class lists, labeling, laminating, copying….and organizing.

For the month of September, Tracy Calhoun Photography will be honoring all those wonderful teachers out there. So if you or someone in your family is a teacher — this month is for you! I am thinking the last thing on your mind will be picture taking but what a great way to take a break from all the craziness!

{The Treat}

20% off a digital package (includes session + a high-resolution CD with all of your images)

**Session needs to be booked within the month of September**

Five on Friday

2013-08-30T09:29:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday everyone! I'm linking up with Darci, Christina, Liz and Natasha for another Five on Friday!

1. As much as I love fall and the cooler weather that accompanies it, I am a little sad that this is the last official weekend of summer. We will still have summer-like weather here in OK for another month or so, but the pool will be closing this weekend, which means no more long afternoons at the pool.

2. On the flip side, cooler weather means that we'll be spending a lot more time in our backyard. My husband built the kids a play set this summer and they've been able to go out a couple of times each week in the evenings, but I imagine that we will be out there almost every evening this fall.

3. My little girl finishes up her first full week of kindergarten today. (sniff, sniff!) She is attending a Spanish immersion school where the teacher only speaks Spanish to the students. The only English they hear is in the art and music classes, the library and the gym. She comes home every day with new words that she has learned and I am so excited to see what this year has in store for her!

4. Now that my daughter is at school during the week, the toys on the floor have switched from Barbies and princesses to trucks and dinosaurs. I'm looking forward to spending some one on one time with my son and getting to know him as an individual and not just sissy's little brother.

5. My daughter sits at her vanity every morning before school and brushes her hair. Yesterday, after my son woke up from his nap, I sat down to send a quick email. When I didn't hear any noise coming from his room, I went looking for him. Well, he was in his sissy's room and then is what I found...

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend everyone!

Wall Art Inspiration

2013-08-28T11:04:00.000-05:00

I am always browsing the internet for ideas on how to display photos, not only for myself but for clients as well. Here are some that I've come across this week that I love. I'm thinking of making this a weekly post, so let me know your thoughts.

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Big Girl A Turns 1 | Tulsa Children's Photographer

2013-08-27T11:08:00.001-05:00

I have been photographing this little cutie since she was 5 days old. I can't believe that she's already one! This was one of my favorite sessions of all time. This little angel is so precious!

Someone just learned how to walk!

Mom picked up this antique high chair for her birthday party. So cute!

Love, love, love all of these yellow flowers!

Five on Friday

2013-08-23T10:29:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday! I'm teaming up with Liz, Darci, Natasha and Christina for another Five on Friday. Here's what's on my mind this week...

1. We had a wonderful time in Seaside last week. What a great way to end the summer! Is it too late to start planning another trip there?

2. My little girl started kindergarten yesterday. No tears were shed, but I am going to miss having her around during the middle of the day. I think her little brother will too!

3. I've been working on getting into better shape. I joined a 60 day challenge group and we're all doing the Focus T25 workout by Beachbody. We've finished the first 30 days and I'm feeling pretty good. My clothes fit a little better and I am noticing my energy level increasing. I'll let you know the results when the 60 days is up.

4. I know I talked about being ready for fall a couple of weeks ago, but here's something else I am looking forward to...

This is my favorite drink from Starbucks! When they start selling their pumpkin spice latte, then it is officially fall.

5. One of my new favorite (and easy, peasy) recipes is crockpot salsa verde chicken. I got the recipe from Skinnytaste and both my husband and I love it. I love cooking with my crockpot because it is so much more convenient.

I warm up corn tortillas for a few minutes in a skillet and then we fill them up with this yummy deliciousness. You can add whatever toppings you like...cheese, tomatoes, lettuce.

Seaside, Florida

2013-08-21T10:47:00.000-05:00

My family escaped to Seaside, FL for one last vacation before my oldest starts kindergarten tomorrow (gasp!). The weather could have been a little better - it rained all but one day that we were there. We managed to make it out to the beach every day though in between rain showers. In fact, I preferred the cloudy days to the one sunny day that we had. When the sun was out, it was HOT and I think it was a little much for our little guy to handle.

I purchased a tripod and a wireless shutter remote before we left so that I could get a few shots of all 4 of us while we were there. I'm usually the one taking photos and I rarely end up in any of them. We were hoping to get a good family shot for Christmas cards this year!

We had a wonderful time and we will definitely be going back!

Five on Friday

2013-08-09T11:31:00.002-05:00

I'm linking up with Darci, Christina, Liz and Natasha for Five on Friday.

ONE ~ I know it's only the beginning of August, but I am ready for fall! Here are a few fall goodies that I can't wait to buy.

TWO ~ We are headed to Seaside, FL on Monday for one last family getaway before my oldest starts kindergarten. Turquoise water and white sandy beaches are calling my name! Have any of you ever been there? It's where they filmed the Truman Show starring Jim Carrey. This will be our first visit, but I know several people who have been there repeatedly and they love it.

THREE ~ The kids and I headed down to Seminole, OK yesterday to check out the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum. It was a bit of a drive and I was wiped out by the time we returned home, but the kids had a great time. (Photos taken with my cell phone)

FOUR ~ A friend of mine hosted a Matilda Jane trunk show the other night and I snatched up this cute little dress for my daughter. I also decided that I'm going to host a show at my house on November 1st with the new holiday line, so if you live in Tulsa and are interested in coming, send me a message and I'll get an invitation to you!

FIVE ~ I started a new exercise program a couple of weeks ago and I am really trying to drink 64 oz. of water a day. I am generally not a very thirsty person, so I am having to make a real effort at it. Wish me luck!

Our 4th of July

2013-07-16T10:58:00.001-05:00

Just a few pictures from our 4th of July celebration. How did you and your family celebrate?

Imogen Turns 2 | Tulsa Event Photographer

2013-07-12T21:48:00.000-05:00

This beautiful little girl turned 2 last month and I had the pleasure of photographing her birthday party. This was my first time photographing an event and I really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the birthday girl never gave me a smile. But I think I managed to capture her sassy little attitude!

Here's one of her beautiful big sister

P Family | Tulsa Family Photographer

2013-07-11T15:20:00.000-05:00

This wonderful family was one of the first I photographed when I started my business two years ago. I was so happy when the mom called and said that they needed a new family photo to show off their newest addition! Big brother was barely sitting up by himself during our first session together and this time he was running right along side his big sisters.

Big Boy H Turns 1

2013-07-01T22:22:00.002-05:00

My sweet little boy turned one in mid-June and I finally got a chance snap a few pictures of him in the park across the street from our house. I can't believe how fast this past year has flown by. He makes us laugh every day and is constantly testing his limits. We're looking forward to watching him grow and discover the world around him.

Of course, I had to snap a few photos of his big sister too!

My Baby Turned 1

2013-06-25T13:57:00.000-05:00

My little boy turned 1 year old last week and we celebrated with a small family party at our home this past weekend. I wasn't planning on going with a theme, but after searching the internet for party ideas, I decided on a little monster theme. I ordered his birthday shirt from a seller on Etsy and then had a friend design the invitation and other paper goods to match. Everything turned out just the way I envisioned!

C Family | Tulsa Family Photographer

2013-05-19T21:00:00.000-05:00

I had the privilege of photographing my beautiful niece and her parents yesterday. Here are a few of my favorite shots. I will post my absolute favorite after I get the image cd to my brother-in-law (I have to save a few surprises for them!).

Mother's Day Sessions

2013-04-24T10:38:00.002-05:00

Just in time for Mother's Day! We, as moms, are hardly ever in our family photos because we are always the ones behind the camera. Take a little time out of your day on Saturday, May 4th and let me capture some memories of you with your little ones. The azaleas are in full bloom at Woodward Park so I'm thinking that would be a great location! Email me to reserve your spot at tracy@tracycalhounphotography.com.

Organic Bloom frame samples

2013-04-11T10:05:00.000-05:00

As promised, here are a few photos of the Organic Bloom frames I am now selling to my clients. There are over 50 colors and 16 single frame designs to choose from (they also have multi-opening frames)! I ordered the Audrey in Azure and the Eva in Purple People Eater. I love that these frames are all one solid piece. They also come ready to hang both vertically and horizontally. I'm already scoping out my walls looking for the perfect place to design a collage with a variety of these frames.

Organic Bloom Frames

2013-04-10T14:18:00.003-05:00

I am so excited to announce that I am now an authorized dealer of Organic Bloom frames! If you aren't familiar with them, please check out their website at www.theorganicbloom.com.

I ordered a couple of 5x7 frames for upcoming school auctions that I'm donating my services to and I just received them in the mail today. They look awesome in person! I will take some photos and upload them tomorrow. The best part is that this company is based in Oklahoma, so I love that I am supporting a local business. Those of you who book a session with me this spring or fall will be able to purchase these frames through me!

Easter 2013

2013-04-05T16:44:00.003-05:00

Happy Easter!

Baby Girl A | Tulsa Children's Photographer

2013-03-21T09:23:00.000-05:00

Valentine Mini Session

2013-02-12T10:12:00.001-06:00

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Once Christmas season is over, photographers get a nice winter break (at least here in OK where everything is brown and bare for the winter!). Once the trees and flowers start to bloom in mid to late March, I'll be back in action. For now, I'm just concentrating on spending time with my babies. We managed to get them both decked out for a mini Valentine session this past weekend. Here is a little peek at the fun we had.

M Family | Tulsa Family Photographer

2012-12-10T13:47:00.001-06:00

This family was so much fun! The mom wanted the family to wear coats, hats and scarves for something fun and different. When she booked her session it was still in the mid to upper 60's. Well, by the time their session rolled around, the weather changed drastically and it was cold and windy! Luckily the warm winter gear came in handy. On the flip side, it was so cold that we knocked this session out in 15 minutes because the kids were freezing.

I don't know how mom will feel about this one, but I love it! We were all trying to get little sister to crack a smile (in the midst of the freezing weather) and big sister decided that this would do the trick. I love how little sister is looking at her like "What in the world are you doing?"

M Family | Tulsa Family Photographer

2012-11-07T11:01:00.002-06:00

Here is the other family that I had the pleasure of working with this past weekend. They are friends of ours so I wouldn't really call it "working". Their three girls are so much fun! They just ran through the park and kept picking places for me to take their photos. Have I mentioned lately how much I love my job?!

S Kids | Tulsa Children's Photographer

2012-11-06T19:02:00.000-06:00

I've had the pleasure of photographing this little girl several times, but this was my first time photographing her two older brothers. Their mom had their t-shirts made with their ages on them and had a vision of exactly what she wanted for the photos. I think they turned out so cute!