Tanja Lippert Photography

Out with the old, in with the NEW BLOG!!!!

2011-06-28T04:25:00.000-07:00

Happy/ Sad to report that I have been up many many late nights working on getting my blog REVAMPED and even though I am happy to report it is officially LIVE and I am really excited to share it with you, I will be sad to see this one go! :0( This will be my last post on this blog. For all new post and to take a peek at the new blog click on the link below!

{VISIT MY NEW BLOG HERE}

Amber and Chad's Fall Wedding in Half Moon Bay!

2011-06-26T01:57:00.000-07:00

So many gorgeous weddings, so little time to blog!!! Story of my life! Looking back in the past few years, there are so many amazing weddings that I have wanted to share, but as the story goes, got busy and never made the time to blog them!!! Alas, I feel like I should be whipping some out- so, here goes!!! Amber and Chad had a sweet, bright and poppy wedding last fall on the coast of Half Moon Bay and I just had to share some of my favorite images from the day!!!

SCOUT MODELS POLAROID PROMO

2011-06-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I spent the entire day "polaroiding" models for SCOUT MODEL AND TALENT AGENCY!! Well, I wish I had gotten to shoot real POLAROID film, but this IPHONE APP sure was fun and I am really happy with how these came out!!! {SCOUT } is an awesome agency in Northern CA and their models are exceptional!!! Highly recommend checking them out!!!

T&T DYNAMITE WORKSHOP DATES FOR AUGUST 2011!!!

2011-06-10T11:01:00.000-07:00

T&T have officially posted AUGUST workshop dates!! Yahoo!!!! For the this round, we have both {LIGHTWALK} the on Tues, AUGUST 16th 2011 and {THE FINE LINE} Boudior Workshop offered on the Thursday, AUGUST 18th, 2011.

{CHECK OUT WORKSHOPS HERE}

{REGISTER HERE}

T&T Dynamite LOVE shooting MUSICIANS! Clay Walker and his family!

2011-06-09T09:06:00.000-07:00

Many moons ago, while living in the CITY OF ANGELS, my family housed and adored this sweet, beautiful fresh out of Louisiana, model name Jessica!! Jessica was always one of our favorites because it just felt like she was part of the family! As a matter of fact, she even came on family vacations with us! We were so happy for her when we found out a few years ago that Jessica had met the man of her dreams and was about to marry the amazingly talented country music star and cowboy {CLAY WALKER!} Tia and I have been so blessed to have been asked to shoot their family and Clay's press material for the past 3 years! Today, I just wanted to share some of the press material we have shot. Later this week, I will share some of my favorite images! A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the extreme pleasure of attending an event with Jessica and Clay and finally got to hear him sing LIVE....let me tell you, if you have not heard him sing LIVE yet.....you are missing out....he is AMAZING!!!!!!

Jaclyn and Joseph's Wedding on Rock N Roll Bride!!!

2011-06-02T08:22:00.000-07:00

Jaclyn and Joseph's COLORFUL wedding is now featured on one of the coolest wedding sites I know- ROCK N ROLL BRIDE!!!! Jaclyn and Joseph's wedding was a dream to shoot, all that color and detail, sooooooo much fun!!!! To view more of their images and to read more about their wedding, click {HERE} to view the ROCK N ROLL BRIDE feature!!!

Jaclyn and Joesph's AWESOME vendor line up:

Photography Credit: Tanja Lippert Photography

hair and makeup: Tia Reagan, Freebird Productions

Venue: Vintage Estate Yountville, CA

Brides Dress: Trudy’s - Custom Designed by the Bride & Seamstress

Brides Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Brides Veil: birdcageveils.com

Brides Jewellery: Vintage

Grooms Outfit: Eli Thomas for Men – Santana Row

Cake: Flower Divas

DJ: Dennon & Doyle

Bridesmaid Dresses: Trudy’s

Photobooth: Photoworks Interactive

Reception Furniture: Blue Print Studios

WOW! T&T DYNAMITE OFFICIALLY HAVE A BLOG!!! WOO-HOO!!!

2011-05-31T18:27:00.000-07:00

Check it out! T&T DYNAMITE actually have a real LIVE WORKSHOP BLOG!!! woo-hoo!!!
click {HERE} to view ALL THINGS WORKSHOP RELATED!!! Give us your feedback, we'd LOVE to hear what you have to say!!

Fight Like a Girl- Lisa and Reuben's fight with cancer

2011-05-25T21:53:00.000-07:00

This was a challenging shoot for Tia and I, but despite how hard it was- it was equally as beautiful, intimate, moving and inspiring. I know that it was God at work the day the Lisa called my studio and requested a last minute photo shoot. It was my birthday and even though I had planned to take the day off, once I spoke with Lisa, I knew- there was no better way to spend my birthday this year than creating these photographs with Lisa and her sweet husband, Reuben. Lisa had been diagnosed with stage four cancer and her first chemotherapy session was going to be the beginning of the following week. It was important to Lisa and Reuben to document her vibrancy, beauty and health before the chemo started. Because of my strong faith, I felt with all my heart that Tia and I were meant to share this day with Lisa and Reuben. As painful as this day was for all, I am so thankful and proud and honored to have gotten to share part of this journey with these two beautiful souls. We all laughed, we all cried and most importantly we all prayed together. Lisa is an amazing inspiration. She's a fighter. She is a beautiful, inspiring woman. If any of you feel compelled, I urge you to share this story and pray for this amazing woman and her fight. Leave your prayers for here on our comments and let her know you care too! "Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it." Psalm 37:3-5

Fight Like a Girl from tanja@tanjalippertphotography.co on Vimeo.

Jessica and Mark's Engagement Session, Santa Cruz, CA

2011-05-15T11:26:00.000-07:00

Tia and I had a blast getting to know Jessica and Mark and working with them on creating these gorgeous images in Santa Cruz, CA. What a truly beautiful and sweet couple these two are. I am so excited to get to work with them on their wedding in June down in Southern Ca. It will be one to remember for sure!!! Thank you Jessica and Mark for an AMAZING day in Santa Cruz, you guys are soooooooooo cute!!!!!!!

Braeden and Megan's Engagement Session, Austin Texas

2011-05-13T11:08:00.001-07:00

Braeden, Braeden, Braeden......what can I say? I have been mentoring this young man for about 5 years now and what an amazing experience to get to shoot HIS engagement session. Even though Braeden lives in Texas and I in CA, we have managed to keep in touch and stay friends throughout the years. When I had a wedding in Austin Texas, I knew just who to call to assist me and work with me that day- Braeden Rogers! We had a great time and his fiance, Megan, managed to swoop in late in the afternoon so we could manage to whip up an engagement session! Braeden and I found this AMAZING dried out lake bed, we were so giddy!!! I love these two cuties and I love these images!

God is Good!!!!! Jennifer Skog Maternity Session and Testimonial!

2011-04-17T10:58:00.000-07:00

In her own words, my dear friend and fellow amazing photographer, Jennifer Skog, shares the story behind these beautiful maternity pictures Tia and I were privileged enough to create! It makes me tear up just thinking about how amazing God works and how very blessed we are to have girlfriends and be mommies!!!

Jen Skog: "Last summer I spent the day with my good friends, photographer Tanja Lippert and stylist Tia Reagan for one of their workshops. Maria and I had ended up staying a while after the workshop and we all got to talking. Days prior I had suffered my 3rd loss and that quickly became the topic of discussion. After pouring my heart out and leaning on everyone for ways to cope, the ladies suggested we all unite in prayer. While I am not an avid church goer, I do have faith and have to admit that I had often questioned God for my recent misfortunes. We gathered in a circle, held hands, bowed our heads and prayed while I wept. I have to say that this was a very emotional experience for me and all I could think about is fortunate I am to have this circle of friends in my life. I will forever remember the moment we all shared and know that my tears were heard.

A little over a month later Scott and I were pregnant again with the help of IUI, an amazing doctor and lots of faith. This time it actually stuck and seven and a half month later I'm ready to debut the belly we had worked so hard for. I am a huge fan of Tanja's work and who better than her and Tia to do my maternity shoot? I have wanted to be a mother since I was a young child, but it's because of the journey that I have been on to get here that has given me a better appreciation for what a miracle life truly is. I can't believe how lucky I am to have such a supportive and caring set of family, friends and the most amazing husband I could have ever asked for. With just a week left until our due date, I can't express what a joy this experience has been. While yes, I'm uncomfortable, my back aches, I can hardly sleep or bend over, I wouldn't trade this feeling for anything. Feeling this little one move around inside me brings a smile to my face and I can't believe I am so close to meeting her! A huge thank you to Tanja and Tia for not just documenting the most incredible time in my life but also for your friendship, I am forever grateful for this gift. These images may show more than some would post, but I think they are amazing and celebrate the beauty and excitement of a very proud and thankful mother to be. I hope you enjoy!"

Images from T&T Dynamite "Art of Directing" Workshop in VEGAS BABY VEGAS!!!

2011-04-02T16:34:00.000-07:00

Because we were in "VEGAS BABY VEGAS", T&T did not hold back.....we brought all our "VEGAS" passion into our "Art of Directing" Workshop FULL THROTTLE!!!! This post is one of my all time favorites and it just makes me crack up like no other (well, there was the infamous chicken suit AND just maybe the T&T "Dork Energy" video), but hey....here's another humorous one that will go down in the T&T history books!!!! If you are interested in joining us in one of our "AWESOME" workshops...join our mailing list by clicking here and you will be notified once we post our dates!!!

First of All, Tia and I felt as giddy as two little kids as we made plans for our Vegas Workshops....because where else to hold our sessions but a classic "VEGAS" style wedding chapel? Our one of a kind, amazing friend and fellow artist, ANDREW HSU from STUDIO MSV stayed an extra day in VEGAS just to film our "GRAND ENTRANCE" and show his love and support......let's just say, well, the video speaks for itself!!!!

T&T Workshops - Vegas Style from andrew msv on Vimeo.

Here are the images that I personally captured at the workshop. A big Thank YOU to our awesome models, Ryan Muirhead & Paige Smith (both photographers) and sweet little Avery (who's mama is a photographer)...

(for all you past attendees, YES, I realize Ryan is in AWESOME "poopie" pose...I think we successfully made the darn poopie pose actually work...lol....

On our way home from Vegas, Tia and I had to do a bit of modeling ourselves:

Jill and Oshiomogho's Engagement Session, San Francisco - CA

2011-03-24T00:19:00.000-07:00

I cannot tell you how excited I am to get to work with Jill and Oshiomogho (OJ) on their wedding photographs. Look at this amazingly beautiful couple. Not only are Jill and Oshiomogho gorgeous to look at, but they are the just as beautiful on the inside as well. Tia and I had such a wonderful time getting to know these two cuties on this breathtaking day in San Francisco. Thank you Jill and OJ for sharing such a memorable and special day with us- we "heart" you both- BIG TIME and cannot WAIT for the wedding!!!

Annie and Kevin's Napa Valley Wedding on Style Me Pretty

2011-03-10T17:14:00.001-08:00

Annie and Kevin are like cinnamon and honey; sweet, organic, beautifully made and 100% pure yummy!!! I LOVE these two cuties and I LOVE their wedding!!! So many things I love about it, I cannot even begin to tell you, so I am going to just pipe down and let you see for yourself!!! We were honored to have their wedding featured on STYLE ME PRETTY, so click there for more photographs and words from Annie!!!

Awesome wedding professionals that made Annie and Kevin's wedding special were:

Photography: Tanja Lippert / Wedding Hair & Makeup: Tia Reagan of Freebird Productions / Wedding Design and Execution: Mary Ellen Murphy of Off The Beaten Path Weddings / Officiant: Steve Thrush / Location: Winery in Healdsburg, CA / Catering: Peloton Catering / Wedding Dress and hair flower: Amsale, style Calista / Bridesmaid Dresses: Varied / Groomswear: J.Crew / Wedding Cupcakes: Kara’s Cupcakes / Invitations: Elum and Paperwhite of Petaluma, CA / Flowers: La Belle Fluer Design / Hotel: The Farmhouse Inn / Potted succulents, chalkboard and chicken wire windows, escort cards, seat numbers, guest book, and jam by the bride (and husband and family!)

DON'T MISS THIS...VEGAS here we COME!!!

2011-02-15T17:03:00.000-08:00

Tia and I have been GIDDY all week preparing for our VEGAS...BABY...VEGAS workshops... can I just say, if you are going to be in VEGAS and you do not sign up for this round, you are really gonna miss out!!! T&T Dynamite are pulling out the big guns and throwing ourselves completely into PURE VEGAS MODE...these workshops are gonna be "OFF THE HOOK"...we still have seats available in for both days....trust us gals, you do NOT want to miss out on these....click on the images below for more info and to register!!!

LIGHTWALK will be held on Sunday February 20th, 2011 & ART OF DIRECTING will be held on Thursday February 24th, 2011 both in VEGAS BABY VEGAS!

for Art of Directing:

For Lightwalk:

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Theresa and Bryan's Nestldown Wedding, Los Gatos

2011-02-01T14:17:00.000-08:00

Theresa and Bryan's union was nothing short of spectacular. They are such a beautifully unique and interesting couple and they are a match made in heaven. Nestldown provided that magical, whimsical beauty to their wedding and Theresa and Bryan added their own gothic rock flavor to the day! I love these two. I love their wedding and I love their vendor choices. It was a fun, beautiful and very romantic day...yay.....Theresa and Bryan!!!!!

Tia Reagan (hair and makeup)
Amy Frugoli (wedding planner)
Asiel Design (florals)
Nestldown (venue)

Today's Bride Cover and Editorial!

2011-01-26T21:07:00.000-08:00

T&T Dynamite teamed up with our friends, Jon and Linnae from Asiel Design to shoot the cover and inside fashion spread of Today's Bride Magazine. Christine and her team at Today's Bride were heavenly to work with. This woman is amazingly committed to bringing our Bay Area Brides the best of what she can offer. This shoot was a labor of love and all who contributed to making it a reality really went the extra mile and put in a thousand percent or more!

Tia and I strive to make each shoot we do a magical and meaningful experience and this one was no exception. There were many many prayers that went into this shoot and I think that every single person on set could vouch for the fact that God indeed brought this thing together! We were so blessed and thankful to work with such and amazing team of talent and our model, Kayla, she not only worked her tail end off, but she touched our hearts and souls in such a beautiful, innocent and pure way. Thank you Kayla, for being yourself....everything, everything to be adored!!

Those who participated in bringing this shoot to life:

Tanja Lippert and Tia Reagan (Art Direction, Photography, Styling, accessories, hair and makeup)
Asiel Design (Art Direction, set design, florals & jewelry)
Gabrielle's Bridal (gowns & assistant wardrobe stylist)
Studio MSV, Andrew Hsu (cinematography)
Dress Designer, Mark T. Biada
Stationary Marizette Paperie
Models Kayla Zumwalt (IMD Modeling agency) and Paxton Gunn Dronek (Scout Models and Talent)
Shoot Location (Central California Insulation Warehouse owned by Dave Duggins)
Brie Ohlund (assistant)

If you love what you see, leave us some comments!

Here is the making of film (which is spectacular, by the way) by our friend Andrew from Studio MSV:

Cat and Dylan's Engagement Session, Bay Area, CA

2011-01-17T00:40:00.000-08:00

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Cat and Dylan's engagement sessions is one of our ALL TIME FAVS!!!!!!!!! Normally, I do not write this much on my posts, but I thought this one deserved a little extra background information to completely fall in love with the ideas behind this shoot.

When Cat contacted me about shooting her and Dylan's Session, she couldn't stress enough to me how much of a "challenge" they were going to be....hahaha....She kept telling me stuff like:

"Dylan and I are TERRIBLE at getting our photos taken. I'm not pretty, we're both giant goofs, and we both get so nervous in front of a camera that 9 out of 10 times, we just intentionally ruin the shot. ALL of your work I've seen makes everyone look like a professional model (without looking stiff, which is my biggest complaint with a lot of other engagement photo portfolios I've seen). I'm hoping you can make us two giant geeks look half as good. No pressure! Ha!"

and things like:

"He's a software engineer, I'm an attorney, we met in undergrad when I was studying math and he studied computer science, we watch sci fi together, quote Star Wars lines, play D&D with our friends, LOVE the Beatles, both work on cars, are big foodies, I'm Taiwanese, he's Polish, we have a cat named Modulo (after the math function), he grew up surrounded by redwoods, I grew up on a walnut farm.... We're a weird pair, to be sure."

Then she told me that she wanted images to reflect WHO THEY WERE....1) Romantic 2) totally geeky and 3) she told me she was in the Roller Derby and wanted to shoot something in her roller derby gear, my reply was "BRING IT ON......" I was so excited!!!!

After hearing the story of there first date and kiss (up in a tree) and the romantic story of how Dylan purposed (giving her 8 unique gifts, one that represented every year that they had been together. The first gift, a twig from the very tree they had their first date in and the final gift, the ring!!!) Tia and I quickly decided, we HAD to shoot them up in a tree....
In honor of one of our FAVORITE engagement sessions to date, I thought I'd do something different this time and showcase their slide show- well worth watching!!!!!

Untitled from tanja@tanjalippertphotography.co on Vimeo.

Cat and Dylan, Tia and I just simply ADORE you guys...we LOVE that you are self proclaimed "big geeks"....we LOVE that you are both so AMAZINGLY CUTE, but neither one of you have any idea of how cute you really are. We LOVE that you found each other in this big world and fell in love.....and we LOVE that you found us, allowed us and trusted us to take these pictures of you!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!

Here is what Cat and Dylan had to say about their pictures and their experience working with T&T (had to share, cause it's OH SO SWEET!!!)

From Cat days before the shoot:

"And can I just say: you're epic. I haven't heard of a single other photographer (or photography team!) that puts this kind of time and effort into their clients for a little ole engagement shoot. Thank you so much for all your input, before having taken a single shot! Your hard work already means a lot to me. Can't wait to meet you!"

From Cat the day AFTER the shoot:

"Dylan just said "I miss our photographers." Thanks again for a really great time, I can't believe how fun that was, I wanna do it again! Can't wait to see them! I'm so nervous, hope we didn't screw them up! lol Thanks again!"

From Cat the day she and Dylan watched the slideshow:

"We've watched the slide show probably 8 times now. We both cry every single time. It's fantastic! We both love it soooo much! The pictures are spectacular. We both said the same thing: that's not me, that person looks too amazing. Then we both said the same thing to each other: that's how you look to me every single moment. Thank you so much. I really can't express how spectacular these are. Your talents completely floor me! It's late at night, but we've still been calling up our family to have them watch it with us on the phone--they're squealing and crying almost as much as we are. Tia deserves a bunch of love too--peeps keep commenting on our hair! lol.....I'm going to go watch it again. LOVE IT!"

Fashion Test with Charlie

2011-01-14T09:33:00.000-08:00

Tia and I had a blast with this hunka hunka burnin' love, Charlie......from Scout Model and Talent Agency......need I say more?

To view his online portfolio, click here.

Angie and Michael's Engagement, San Francisco, CA

2011-01-12T10:08:00.000-08:00

When I first met Angie, I was so excited about the possibility of shooting her engagement and wedding because she was so beautiful and sweet, I just knew- we'd be a match made in heaven!!!! This was a fun and challenging engagement session for me as, normally, I have my partner in crime, Tia with me to style, do hair and makeup and just generally work her Tia magic!!! On this day, however, I was forced to take the styling reigns and whip out my hair and makeup skills from the past- my whole goal for the day- gorgeous pictures and making Tia proud! Angie and Michael were extreme troopers as well. I made Michael wear rather musky smelling shirt all day as I poked fun of him as if he had caused the smell (hahha..Lord knows the truth behind the matter was that I showed up with that stinky thing in my little bag of tricks)...then, Angie renewed my love for AAA when I accidentally locked my keys in the car and within minutes the AAA tow trucked arrived and whipped us back into the car as fast as you can say "open sesame"....for real...it was a very adventurous, fun filled day and I am so thrilled with the results!!! Angie and Michael live and love San Francisco, so they wanted to incorporate some key San Francisco landmarks into the shoot. Thank you Angie and Michael for playing with me, it was so much fun!!

T&T Dynamite Workshops VEGAS STYLE!!!!!!!!! woo-hoo!!!!

2010-12-14T18:18:00.000-08:00

HOLY MOLY, will this be a special TREAT!!!! T&T Dynamite have decided to offer two workshops VEGAS STYLE!!!!

Are you going to WPPI in VEGAS BABY VEGAS this year? If so, here is an opportunity to catch Tanja and Tia in RARE VEGAS FORM!!!!!!!!!! We will be offering TWO workshops in Vegas and because it's Vegas, of coarse, these will be VERY SPECIAL indeed!!! We've taken our classic Lightwalk and ART OF DIRECTING workshops and added a VEGAS twist!!!! These are two you will not want to miss. Register quickly as spots are going to FILL UP FAST! For more info, click on the images or links below!
LIGHTWALK will be held on Sunday February 20th, 2011 & ART OF DIRECTING will be held on Thursday February 24th, 2011 both in VEGAS BABY VEGAS!

Here is sneak peek video of one of our Art of Directing Workshops filmed by one of my favorite people in the world, Luke Goodman.

T&T Dynamite Workshop from Luke Goodman on Vimeo.

These are images I took at one of our past Directing Workshops:

One our past attendees, Quincy had this to say:

"My mind was blown away! I learned so many tips and tricks that I couldn't even jot down fast enough on my iphone! Jon and I had light bulbs going off all day in our heads. HA!

Tanja and Tia Rocked ROCKED my socks AND my boxers off!!!!!! DooMo ARIGATO x 10^1000000000!!!!" Quincy, Rock the image!

These are some behind the scenes images taken by Quincy from Rock the Image!

More images captured by me at recent Art of Directing Workshops:

"Hey Tanja,
Thank you so much for yesterday's workshop!! You are amazing, and so generous to share your fantabulous talent!!! I'm sure you know it, but I just wanted to say how lucky you are to have such a super friend and partner in Tia, and she in you! You both complement each other, and it adds fun and life to what you do!!! Both of you have such positive, infectiously fun spirits, and it lights up the room :-)
Thank you again!!"
Kim Tsui Photography

"I had the pleasure of learning the Art Of Directing from one of the most talented photographers that I know, Tanja Lippert. I have always admired Tanja’s work and as soon as I found out she was opening up her home to teach photographers what she knows, I couldn’t resist the opportunity! Tanja is so much more than just a talented photographer, she has the most amazingly fun and outgoing personality ever. When I opened the door and walked in to her place, she greeted me with a chicken costume on…no joke! I knew I was in for an exciting day! When I was still in college, years ago, pre art-school, I remember noticing a photograph on the wall at my local starbucks. It was a photograph of a bride and groom holding hands in front of an old rundown barn. The barn doors had such beautiful texture and it was the most out-of-the-box wedding portrait I had ever seen, the juxtaposition of the elegant bridal gown and the old rundown barn was something I hadn’t seen back then, but I knew I loved it. I quickly went and asked the barista who’s work that was on the wall and I kept Tanja’s name in the back of my mind. I’ve always had a passion for photography, art, and images that speak volumes so when I saw that picture I knew that this girl, whoever she was, was someone I just had to meet. Long story short and almost 5 years later, Tanja Lippert inspired me to pursue photography, to be a woman who loves her craft and dares to take the images that live in my brain and bring them to life! It was an honor to shoot next to her during this workshop, to learn from her and to have my photography work be affirmed by her. Everyone out there has someone who has inspired them to some degree and Tanja is someone who continues to do that for me. "

Delbarr Moradi Photography

"Tanja! Just had to drop by and say.... I've been using FIRE and TURTLE in all my sessions, and it's. life. changing. :)

Thanks so much for sharing those invaluable nuggets!!" Kira Lauren Photography

To Register for either workshop OR to get more information, click on the images below:

for Art of Directing:

For Lightwalk:

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Ashley and Jonny's wedding - Mission Carmel

2010-12-13T09:56:00.000-08:00

Carmel Mission has always been one of my favorite places to shoot! It's so rustic, ornate and beautiful! Ashley and Jonny's wedding at Carmel Mission was so super sweet! Mainly because the couple themselves are simply adorable and their love for each other is real and heartfelt. Both their families were warm and loving and the day was just perfect! Amy Byrd from Amy Byrd Weddings designed the event and it was picture perfect! Thank you Ashley and Jonny for allowing us to be part of your very special day!

Elizabeth and Colby's Lakeside Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty!

2010-11-30T00:11:00.000-08:00

Elizabeth and Colby's wedding was picture perfect! There are so many things that I love about Elizabeth and Colby and their wedding, I can't even begin....but, Elizabeth did a wonderful job describing all the personal touches that went into it on Style ME Pretty, it's best to just read about it in her own words here. Thank you both for such a wonderful, beautiful day! And because pictures truly speak a thousand words:

Fashion Shoot with Katie!

2010-11-25T12:57:00.001-08:00

It's no secret that Tia and I have a love affair with vintage shopping, garage sales and flea markets. My favorite flea market is the Alameda Flea Market in Alameda, CA. It's EVERYTHING you want in a flea market- antiques galore....beautiful scenery.....gush...gush...gush... At any rate, we have often fantasized about doing a fashion shoot AT the flea market, utilizing clothing purchased at the flea market and utilizing the cool, unique BOOTHS there. We were so excited the day we got to shoot Katie's fashion shoot! She had never been to a flea market before, and we were so excited to show her the ropes! Tia scoured the flea market for the perfect dress to put Katie in and our dreams of shooting at the flea market, finally became reality! The outskirts of the flea market are mouth watering gorgeous for pictures too, so we got the spend a fun filled day with Katie on her first photo shoot ever!!! I love the way her pictures turned out! Simply gorgeous!!!

And for all you workshop attendees, yes, I have a "one poopie" pose here....I know it....and I love it.....break the rules once in a while.......lol.......

Gavin and Anahita's Wedding, San Francisco, CA

2010-11-24T21:22:00.001-08:00

Gavin and Anahita's wedding was so grand, sweet and beautiful! Natasha from Waterlily Pond Designs really outdid herself with this fabulous event that took place in San Francisco, CA at the Bently Reserve! I was so proud to get to photograph this very special and beautiful union of two amazingly sweet, silly and beautiful people. Congratulations Gavin and Anahita!!!

Nathan and Lindsey's Vow Renewal, Carmel CA

2010-11-04T08:01:00.000-07:00

It was pure fate or one of God's "glorious" moments the day I met Lindsey and Nathan at the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk while Tia and I were shooting and engagement session. Nathan and Lindsey had been watching the shoot from afar and in their own persuit of photography, Nathan felt compelled to ask me about my gear. After a 2 second conversation and NO business cards to hand over to him (gee, pretty typical for me) and no pen or paper to write anything down on....he simply asked what my website was. I sorta chuckled and said "you'll never remember this one..." then went over the whole "J instead of Y" yadda yadda yadda.....suprisingly, 2 days later, I got an email from this young, inspired photographer asking if I'd consider helping him and his wife in their photography walk. I responded eagarly, "I will help you...... IF you shoot film!" A few days later, Nathan invested in a film camera and Lindsey admitted, she didn't even know what the heck film was....LOL...and so it began!!! Over the past year and half or so, I have grown to know and love this couple and their two beautiful girls, Bella and Lucy!!! They are not only amazingly beautiful on the outside, but two of the most caring, loving, passionate people I have ever met. Their love for eachother, their family, their friends and their girls is so inspiring and pure. When Lindsey and Nathan decided to renew their vows in a simple, yet romantic and BEAUTIFUL ceremony on the beach in Carmel, I was honored to get to be there. As the day progressed and the tears started coming, they just never stopped. It was truly touching to watch and capture and sitting here working on their slideshow all day, they started coming back....truly a magical, magical love they share!!! Thank you so much Lindsey and Nathan for sharing so much with me, I am truly blessed because of it! To view their slideshow (well worth it as it's one of my favorites to date) click HERE.

Rachel and Tommy's Fairytale Wedding at Villa Montalvo

2010-11-02T22:46:00.000-07:00

When I think of Rachel and Tommy's wedding, I think of an amazing fairytale style wedding that every girl dreams up for herself when she is little. Villa Montalvo was the perfect setting for this elegant, beautiful and seriously FUN affair!! Thank you Rachel and Tommy for allowing me to be a part of your AMAZING day!!!

Venue: Villa Montalvo
Florals: Asiel Design
Hair: Dustin David Salon
DJ: Los Gatos DJ

Vanechay and Minh's Family Pictures

2010-11-02T00:51:00.000-07:00

I have had the pure pleasure of watching this family grow over the past, holy moly, like 7 years. I first met Minh and Vanechay when they were planning their wedding and we were so lucky to have so many amazing sessions with them since then! We like to think that most of our clients become addicted to photo shoots with T&T Dynamite! This beautiful family is no exception. We have been lucky enough to shoot their engagement, wedding, sister's fashion shoot, maternity, baby, child, family and family again!!! We get so excited watching them grow, and how crazy time has flown! Vanechay and Minh, we love you guys and your kids are truly ADORABLE!!!!!!

Holiday Thank You Gift from Tanja Lippert!

2010-10-21T22:01:00.000-07:00

To THANK all my clients, I have come up with a special (right before the Holidays in case you want to order gifts...hint....hint..) gift as my way of saying THANK YOU to all my AWESOME clients!!!!!! Click on the image below and take advantage of our 50% off ALL PRINTS & CANVASES ordered by November 15th!!!!! For more info, click on image below. Or, simply log onto your online gallery and at check out, use the promo code: HOLIDAY2010

If by chance your gallery has expired OR, you do not see it on our list of events, email us at orders@tanjalippertphotography.com and ask us to extend your gallery expiration OR, add it to our current galleries. If you had a summer event or shoot and your images are NOT quite ready yet, do not fear, we can still offer you this discount for 30 days once we get your event or shoot LIVE on our servers.

Also, for those of you who'd like to order Holiday Cards, we can accomodate you, more info to come, so watch for it!!!

Click on the image below for more information.

Becky and Terrence Engagement Session in Davenport, CA

2010-10-20T22:08:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to work with Becky and Terrence on their wedding this Saturday. What a joyful, happy, beautiful and sweet couple!!! Tia and I had a blast with them last month photographing their engagement session! I am so happy with the results!!! Thank you, Becky and Terrence for an amazingly beautiful shoot and we are excited to spend your wedding day with you!!! yay!!!

Press- Images Featured in Southern Weddings Magazine!

2010-10-18T00:11:00.000-07:00

I am a big fan of SOUTHERN WEDDINGS MAGAZINE! Their magazine if just beautiful! I was honored to be asked to have a couple of my images featured in their recent issue! If you have not picked one up yet, they are on newstands now and what a fabulous resource for inspiration!!!

NOVEMBER WORKSHOPS- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

2010-09-21T19:04:00.000-07:00

The feedback we have gotten from both our "LIGHTWALK" and "ART OF DIRECTING" workshops has been overwhelmingly AMAZING!! It's such a gift to be able to help other photographers improve their work and their skills. It's also been a huge blessing for Tia and I to be able to inspire others to step outside their comfort zones and push themselves even further in their art!

We have had soooo many requests, we decided to offer both workshops again in NOVEMBER!!! The "LIGHTWALK " workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 9th and the "Art of Directing" workshop will be help on Thursday November 11th. Limited space is available at each one, so don't wait to sign up, these workshops fill up really fast!!! For more information, visit our LIGHTWALK or ART OF DIRECTING workshop pages. We are also gearing up to launch or "ONE on ONE" workshops, which will be nothing short of AWESOME!

Meanwhile, I am so excited to post images and quotes from the past workshops, woo-hoo!!!

These were the images I took at our last "Art of Directing" workshop in July!!!! Please note that all images below were taken on FILM and none of these models were professional models. They are all just hottie hots that we were lucky enough to sucker into posing for us!!! They were also just as nervous as any of us would be to be in front of the camera, however, through the power of T&T, they look just like PROS!!!!
THANK YOU MODELERS, YOU ALL WERE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Tanja and Tia,

"I just wanted to tell you how extraordinary both the Light Walk and the Art of Directing workshops were. Quite simply, the education I got in those two workshops caused a revolution in my shooting and in my business. I have a new level of ease while working with clients, with the confidence that I have the know-how to create beautiful photographs no matter WHAT the lighting conditions are. High-noon? No problem...let's shoot!

I am more free to create from my imagination using the outrageous skills I learned in the directing workshop. My images are more fun, more creative, more distinctive, and I'm having a better time shooting than ever! Thank you Tanja and Tia!"

Cheers,
Tobin Poppenberg, Photographer

"Tanja Lippert has shown me the way to truly SEE the light, not only while shooting but in life- everywhere, I can't express how much this has changed my shooting! She's inspired me to work harder for each and every one of my clients and never slow down in the attempt to improve my work. Her workshops were so warm and inviting, it was a great non threatening learning environment, I plan to take each new workshop she and Tia offer in the future."

Luke Goodman - Photo + Cinema - San Francisco

"I love Tanja & Tia's workshops!! I've had the awesome opportunity to attend three of their workshops. The lighting workshop, directing, and a personal workshop with 5 attendees and have loved every single one of them. The best thing is to be able to get that personal and hands on attention without feeling like the dork who doesn't know what they are doing. A lot of times as photographers, we often get into this creative block or the inspiration has seemed to stop flowing through our souls. Every time I've left their workshops I've felt full of inspiration and can't wait to shoot and create beautiful photographs. I can't get enough of their dork energy. Tanja's ability to share and teach makes it so easy to learn during her workshops. Her workshops have truly helped our business elevate heights. Thanks Tanja and Tia for rocking our socks off!!"

JOANNE | ENCARNACION PHOTOGRAPHY

For more info, and to register, click on either image below:

My mother's wedding- Ashland, OR

2010-09-20T22:41:00.000-07:00

It came as quite a suprise when my mom announced she was getting married! After all, she and Ken had only known each other for 3 months, HOLY MOLY!!!! However, she was so excited and giddy that her excitement rubbed off on the rest of us and next thing you knew, Whamo, we are planning a wedding!!! Because I have photographed hundreds of weddings and get to go to a new one almost every weekend, who better to volunteer to help plan this celebration, than YOURS TRULY!!!! I wore many, many hats that day including wedding coordinator, designer, florist, cake decorator, clean up crew, bridesmaid, daughter of the bride and PHOTOGRAPHER!!! whew!!! Let me tell you, it was amazing and exhausting all at the same time...my entire family has been nudging me to post some images from the big day, so MAMA, these are for you!!! Congratulations to you both....love you sooo soooo much!!!!!!!!!!!

Rebecca and Todd's Wedding at Holman Ranch, Carmel Valley, CA

2010-09-01T21:03:00.000-07:00

I cannot say enough about Rebecca, Todd and their BEAUTIFUL families!!!! What amazing sweethearts all around!!! Their wedding was held at Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley!!! What a beautiful place to have a wedding! Very, very incredible!!! All of their details fit the relaxed venue so perfectly!!! I love the fact that they fed each other SMORES instead of cutting a cake. If you'd like to view their whole slideshow click here, LONG BUT, WORTH IT!!!!

OH MY!!! CHICKEN BUTTS RETURN!!!!

2010-08-03T22:48:00.000-07:00

My FAVORITE duo ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! okay, I love ALL my clients. I really do. I have had the bestest (I know that's not a real word, but I like it) clients ever, sincerely!!! BUT, these two really do just stand out in my heart of hearts and make me smile. They make me laugh. They make me yearn and dream......isn't that what love is all about? Tia and I had a ball with this fabulous duo on the most famous engagement session ever and their wedding, HOLY MOLY!!!!! Just a dream. When they called me to do a maternity session, I knew, it was going to be nothing short of AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! the famous "chicken suit" couple.....at it again.......and always, with their own TWIST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heather and Scott, we love you guys. You are blessed to have each other. We are blessed to have you!!! To view their famous engagement session "naked lady and the hot man in the chicken suit" click HERE. To view their AMAZING FAIRYtale wedding click here. I cannot WAIT to meet that lucky little buggar who gets to be your child.....so so blessed!

May "Art of Directing" Workshop Images- Teaser!

2010-07-21T01:26:00.000-07:00

In May, Tia and I hosted the T&T Dynamite "Art of Directing" workshop! I am planning an extensive "recap" post where I will share video footage and images that the photographers gathered, but Luke has been dying for me to post images that I took at the workshop, so I wanted to go ahead and post a "teaser" of images that were taken at the workshop by ME!!! Luke and Pamela were our models on the first day and Lindsey and Nathan on the second day. It was amazing working with these couples because I had never gotten to shoot either one, and even though neither of these couples are actual "models" I think they did an absolutely incredible job........

Day 1 with Luke and Pamela-

Day 2 with Lindsey and Nathan-

Last Week to Sign up for July Workshops!

2010-07-07T11:17:00.001-07:00

Last week to sign up for T&T Dynamite Workshops in July!!! If you have taken a previous T&T Dynamite workshop, we are offering $100 of your registration for either workshop. If you would LOVE to take both these workshops, we will also offer $100 off. Just email us for details on how to register with the discount. Email info@tanjalippertphotography.com. To view more info on the workshops or register, just click on the images below!!! Hope to see you all there, Tia and I will be in rare form!!!!

Theresa and Bryan's Engagement Session

2010-07-03T22:09:00.000-07:00

What an amazing day Tia and I shared with Theresa and Bryan. What a fun, beautiful couple, we cannot WAIT for the wedding!!!!!!! Thank you, you two cuties for sharing a fabulous day with T&T Dynamite!!!!

Fashion Shoot with Jay Storm!

2010-06-30T04:12:00.000-07:00

Tia and I have been dreaming about this shoot for the past 2 years! Finally, we decided, it was time to "get er done!!!" I high tailed it up to Oregon, we teamed up with model, Jay Storm, pulled out "Big Bertha" (nickname for my new/ old toy- RZ67) and here are the results!!! I think it was even worth the poison oak!!!! :0)

Candice and Freddy- a super duper LOVELY story!

2010-06-30T02:51:00.000-07:00

Candice and Freddy met and fell in love while Candice (a photo journalist from the US) was visiting and photographing in Kenya. Over a six year span, Candice would revisit Freddy two additional times in Africa as their intimate friendship blossomed. Against all odds, Candice and Freddy confided in their feelings and began to plan a future together. Although painful the couple persevered with patience waiting for Freddy's arrival. Tia and I met Candice and Freddy at their hotel room in San Francisco and had the huge blessing of being the only ones to witness their loving ceremony held at City Hall. Candice and Freddy's love story is a very powerful, moving one that just reminds me that LOVE truly does conquer all!!!! Congratulations Candice and Freddy!!!!!

Gabi's Baby Room/ Product Shots~

2010-06-26T02:25:00.000-07:00

Gabi and Raul's new baby, Siena is a lucky little girl to have such an amazing room full of amazing little things. While shooting a product catalog, I utilized this room as a backdrop for some of the baby products. I love the way the images came out!!!

Annie and Rudy's Wedding at Nestldown, Los Gatos, CA

2010-06-25T04:46:00.000-07:00

We were certainly blessed to get to photograph Annie and Rudy's Wedding at Nestldown, in Los Gatos, CA...one of my FAVORITE wedding venues ever!!! Tia did an amazing job on Annie's hair and makeup!!! Here is a little teaser for Annie and Rudy who have been anxiously awaiting.....

Gabi Maternity Teaser~!

2010-06-25T01:52:00.000-07:00

I was so proud when my friend Gabi from Gabrielle's Bridal and her husband Raul asked me to photograph their maternity session for them. Tia and I had a blast over a two day session with them, trying to find just the right Cherry Blossoms, and of coarse, WE DID!!!! Here is a quick teaser, there will be more to come!!!

T&T Dynamite Workshops in JULY!!!

2010-06-12T18:32:00.000-07:00

We had such an AMAZING turn out at both our LIGHTWALK and "ART OF DIRECTING" workshops and so many people emailed requesting new dates, SOOOOOO we decided to offer BOTH these workshops again in JULY for anyone who missed them!!! yahooey!!!!! DO NOT WAIT TO SIGN UP...last time, these workshops both sold out in LESS than 48 hours. CLICK ON IMAGES BELOW TO VIEW DATES AND MORE INFO:

FOR T&T LIGHTWALK WORKSHOP CLICK IMAGE LEFT.

FOR T&T "Art of Directing" Workshop CLICK BELOW:

Sarah and Andrew's Napa Wedding on Style Me Pretty!

2010-05-19T14:41:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Andrew's adorable "orange/ bicycle" wedding featured on Style Me Pretty!!! I am so happy Sarah and Andrew invited me to photograph their amazing day! I love this venue and all their little details were just "picture perfect!" I love the fact that they met on a bicycles and integrating the orange bike theme into the wedding, so adorable!!!" To view their feature on Style Me Pretty, click HERE!

Vendors shown below!

The cool rustic venue was Healdsburg Country Gardens

Florals by: DragonFly Floral

Cinematography by my buddy: Luke Goodman

Caterer: Preferred Sonoma Caterers / Paper Goods: Emma Rose Papery / Makeup by my best buddy: Tia Reagan, Free Bird Productions / Cake: Auntie B’s Bakery / Band: Blue Moon

Come Join me at SMUG MUG!!!!

2010-05-05T00:43:00.000-07:00

My friend, Gustavo Fernandez, invited me to speak at this month's SMUG MUG!!! Of coarse, I am really looking forward to it and am very excited to speak about the love of my life- FILM!!!!!!!!!!

If you are a photographer and are interested in coming to the presentation, it is FREE & FUN!!!

Click on the link below to register and for more details!!! It's this coming MONDAY at 7pm!!!

SMUG MUG INFO

I hope to see all of you there!!!!

The "Art of Directing" Workshop with T&T Dynamite!!!

2010-04-27T13:31:00.000-07:00

Join T&T Dynamite (Tanja Lippert & Tia Reagan) in a
FULL DAY AMAZING WORKSHOP!!!!!

Sign up NOW, there are only 12 spots per day!!! Two days ONLY!

click HERE OR, on image below for more information or to register

T&T DYNAMITE DIRECTING WORKSHOP COMING SOON!!!

2010-04-22T18:26:00.000-07:00

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

T&T ARE COMING BACK WITH A FULL DAY "ART OF DIRECTING" WORKSHOP!!! LIMITED SPACE (ONLY 12 PHOTOGS PER DAY). TUESDAY MAY 25th & THURSDAY MAY 27TH.....THIS IS A TEASER....MORE INFO AND SIGN UPS COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!

WHY?

Cause FRIENDS don't let FRIENDS make POOP in corn fields.....I mean...
make "POOPIE" poses......in cornfields......or out of cornfields.... for that matter...yeah...

Una Bella Sera!!!

2010-04-22T14:34:00.001-07:00

Join us this year at the design showcase of the year by Amazáe Special Events and Nicole Ha Floral Design, UNA BELLA SERA. This is an event that you wont want to miss - last year was INCREDIBLE!!!! Enjoy the talents of many amazing vendors at the beautiful waterfront Craneway Pavilion on Sunday, April 25th. Space is limited, so be sure to register. Also enter the contest and you may see your design vision come to life at the event. www.unabellasera.com

My Bone Malone!!!

2010-04-19T12:31:00.000-07:00

This post is dedicated to my partner in crime, my Sid, my Thelma, my Bone Malone, Tia Reagan. Many people have partners in life. Husbands, wives, best friends, work associates, children, sisters, brothers, lovers....well, I have all those too! However, my partnership with this gal goes beyond labels, goes beyond words, beyond friendship, sisterhood & work companion, this woman is my other half. She is like the left shoe when I am the right. Over the last 22 years, she and I have grown together, not only through our works as artists, but also as freinds. She breathes life into the images that we create together like no one else on the face of the earth ever could!!!! I am sooooooo grateful to have her as my partner in crime and I know that life would never be the same without her around....to make me laugh....belly ache laugh...to make me dream......big dreams.....to make me ponder the hard things.....sometimes really hard things.......to remind me to pray........really pray.........to be more adventurous.....and we are adventurous........to notice the beautiful things this earth has to offer.....and Lord knows...there are lots of beautiful things!!!! Thank you, Tia for being my sister, my friend and my PARTNER in CRIME....I can only wish that everyone would have someone like this in their lives to share with....cause for me, it's priceless!!!!!

Here are 6 big reasons why I love her so much: How could you not love this woman? LOL...

who is that hippie dude in my picture, oh, wait....it's TIA!!!! priceless bone!!!!

Anne and Aaron's Wedding on Style Me Pretty!!!

2010-04-18T02:09:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Anne and Aaron for getting featured on Style Me Pretty Wedding Blog!!! Anne and Aaron's wedding was one of my favorites to date!!! What a beautiful setting, couple and details!!!! Martha from Blooms by Martha is one of my favorite florists ever!!!! So dang talented!!! There are so many gorgeous pictures, it's hard to pic my favorites...but here is a little sampling. If you want to view their whole slideshow click here.

Amanda and Michael's Carmel Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty!

2010-04-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

Amanda and Michael had one of the most beautiful, serene, colorful and lovely weddings I have ever shot. What an amazing venue, amazing couple, top notch vendors and beautiful, lovely family made this day day near perfection. Thank you both for allowing us to be a part of your magical day and to see their wedding featured on STYLE ME PRETTY and list of their vendors, click here. To view their entire day unfold on my "long and lovely" slideshow click here!!! It's worth it!!!! SOOOO GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! This wedding took place at the "Santa Lucia Preserve" and was coordinated by one of our favorites, Colette Cuccia.

See Luke and I working hard above!!!:0)

LIGHT WALK WORKSHOP - Sign up NOW!

2010-02-09T07:37:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite POSTS! Scroll down and read and ENJOY!

Genesis 1:3 And God said, "Let there be LIGHT."

When? Tues March 16th, 2010 - 9AM to 2PM (this day if officially FULL)

let us know if you are interested, if we get enough interest, we may open up Thursday, March 18th as another date.

Where? Los Gatos, CA (secret workshop location, TBA)

Who? Hosted by Tanja Lippert & Tia Reagan (T&T Dynamite)

What? A VERY cool half- day workshop called "Lightwalk"

Learn to see the LIGHT! Bring your walking shoes and a smile. Tanja and Tia are going to share their expertise and passion for the use of raw, natural light! We are going to show you how to make the most out of any lighting situation WITHOUT the use of on or off camera flash. You will learn how and why we LOVE shooting at all times of the day, even HIGH NOON! We will help you develop your eye for scouring out the best possible light at any time of day. The sun is our friend!

Why? Cause Flash is POOPIE!

How Much? $250 (includes lunch)

Holy Cow, How do I sign up? click HERE now!

As I was looking over images for this post, I came across some FASHION images from the past. I made this collage of random fashion images that Tia and I worked together to create. All of the images below were created in my first few years as a photographer, the newest ones being at least 5 years old. What I LOVE about them, is that they are still timeless to me and beautiful! Each one of these shoots brings back memories of AMAZING days spent with Tia and these amazing kids (well, mostly kids)....the adventures....the laughter.....the stories....the tears.....the fence hopping.....oh the joys and smiles of all these kamikaze style shoots! I wanted to share these images because, like MOST my favorite images, they were all created using NATURAL LIGHT. This was also in the years before I started shooting Medium Format, so all these images were created on 35mm Nikon F100 cameras (yes, of coarse FILM), most with old school, manual focus lenses. The other thing I really find interesting is that I shot these back in the days before I really knew what the heck I was doing in Photoshop. Most of these images were fairly raw, right out of the camera because back then, that's just how we rolled!

Here's a little teaser video with T&T Dynamite Gals in Action!

Dorkiness = Sexiness. Really. from andrew msv on Vimeo.

The Wirkestrand Family!

2010-02-06T13:51:00.000-08:00

My family and I were so lucky to get to know the Wirkestrand Family while they were living here in the US from Sweden! We are very sad to see our new friends go back to Sweden, but I am sure they took with them priceless memories from their time here.....and some really amazing photographs, too! Thank you, little sweethearts, for allowing me to dress you up in some really silly outfits and for playing along! What a blast Tia and I had that day!

Christine and Brian's Wedding, San Francisco, CA

2010-01-17T15:45:00.000-08:00

Lord have mercy, Christine and Brian are too of the most fun, silly and AMAZING people I know. Their wedding cannot fully be appreciated without watching the complete slideshow. I swear, this was one of my favorite weddings of all TIME! I tried to narrow down the images to post here, but had to narrow again and then again, there were like 200 too many!!!! So, I decided to just do highlights of some of my favorites to tease but TRULY you must watch their slideshow to fully appreciate the day! Click HERE to view slideshow.

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Lauren and Glen's Wedding, San Francisco CA

2010-01-11T20:13:00.000-08:00

Lauren and Glen's San Francisco wedding was simply breathtaking. A beautiful day, a beautiful setting, a beautiful couple.....wow......what more can I say! The ceremony took place in the Grace Cathedral and the reception at Mark Hopkins Hotel! Lauren and Glen and their families completely outdid themselves and I am so proud to have been there to capture it all on film! To view their whole slideshow click here.

Jennifer and James's Wedding

2010-01-06T02:42:00.000-08:00

Jennifer and James are amazing! Sweet, adorable, laid back and beautiful! What a combo! Their wedding in Santa Cruz was so sweet, I loved, loved, loved the little cakes on all tables, so so cute! Their venue was Hollins House in Santa Cruz, Ca. Kellye from Prescious and Blooming did the florals and Tia (my partner in crime) did Jennifer's hair and makeup! If you would like to view their whole slideshow click here.

Zach and Hannah

2009-12-16T12:31:00.000-08:00

My friend Andrew from MSV video has two of the cutest kids I have ever seen. Not only are they super duper cute, but also two of the sweetest little things! When Hannah prayed for us at the dinner table in the sweetest of sweet little voices saying "Thank you Jesus for Miss Tanja coming to take pictures of us today" my little heart just melted! To view their whole slideshow, click here.

Jen and Luke's Engagement Session

2009-12-10T15:48:00.001-08:00

Oh, Lordy!!! Jen and Luke are two of the cutest engagementors around!! Tia and I had a ball spending the day with Jen and Luke (we even got to stop off at our favorite TACO truck, per Luke's special request)! What a great day, great memories and great photos!!! To view their adorable slideshow click here.

Amee and Mathew's Wedding at Nestldown

2009-12-04T02:09:00.000-08:00

Nestldown is definately one of my all time favorite wedding venues. Is is so magical and sweet and simply breathtakingly beautiful! Amee and Mathew really know how to throw a wedding. Fusing together both Indian and American wedding traditions, Amee and Mathew's day was one I personally will never forget. Tia did Amee's hair and makeup and she looked absolutely stunning. To view their whole slideshow click here.

Amee and Mathew's Day After Session

2009-11-26T16:43:00.000-08:00

Holy Moly! Amee and Mathew are seriously one of the sexiest couple's I know. Tia and I were privileged to work with Amee on her Boodie Wah Session, which was INCREDIBLE....really.....really....INCREDIBLE...and then, we actually scheduled their "day after" session the "day before" the wedding (ok, logistics :0)) Then, we got to hang out with them their entire wedding day. Wedding images coming soon!!! Since they travel a lot (even their wedding was a destination wedding for them), Amee and Mathew wanted the theme "by land, by air, by sea...." Tia and I whipped out a couple of small prayer requests that day. One for the airport to let us take pictures with the planes and two for an old classic car to cross our pass and have a cool owner that would allow up to take pictures with it....wham...bam...Mission accomplished!!!! Thank you GOD!!!! Okay, because pictures speak louder than words.......here we go:

yes, this was a real WAVE crashing and hitting them (above)

Adorn Bridal Blog, now LIVE!!!!

2009-11-25T13:29:00.000-08:00

Great news!!! Our Adorn Bridal Blog is now officially LIVE!!! Thanks so a few all nighters I pulled this week. If you discover any typos, this may be why :0)

At any rate, I would HUGELY appreciate you sharing this new blog site with ANY and ALL of your friends and family, co workers, etc. Anyone who wants to look gorgeous on their wedding or party...I know many of you have Holiday parties to go to this year, we would appreciate your love and support by shopping with us at Adorn. We have an amazing selection of vintage, designer, new and consigned dresses (wedding and party) Jewelry to die for, handbags, shoes, little gifts (you may even get some Christmas shopping done here. Check it out, it is really BEAUTIFUL!!! And, to top it off, our customers are telling us that are prices are GREAT!!!!!!

Here is a funny pick of the T&T Dynamite team (ok, me and Tia) modeling a couple vintage veils.......hahaha.......

click on image below or HERE for the new Adorn Bridal Blog!! It's not totallly complete yet, but it's getting there!

this crazy silly photo of T&T was taken by the fabulous Jen Skog, my friend and fellow photographer.

Holiday Cards are HERE!!!!!

2009-11-23T20:24:00.000-08:00

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat!!! For those of you who are last minute like me and want to order SWEET photo Christmas Cards, we are offering the following Holiday Cards customized with your photo, verbage and color scheme! Our turn around time on these amazing photo cards is quick and if you order by December the 10th, we can make sure to get them in time to send out before Christmas. These can be made into any Holiday, so if you are running late, think about New Years cards or Valentine's Day! Click HERE for pricing and ordering instructions. The image on the left is the front of the card and the image on the back is the back of the card. All cards come with a glossy UV coating and are printed on nice, thick card stock. Envelopes are included! ORDER NOW TO INSURE HOLIDAY DELIVERY!

Jessica and Ryan's Engagement Shoot

2009-11-18T12:50:00.000-08:00

I wanted to share some of my favorite images from Jessica and Ryan's engagement shoot! Tia and I had a great time with this beautiful couple. I look forward to a beautiful wedding shoot as well. Thanks, guys, for playing along with us crazy girls!!!!

Lisa and Michael's Wedding at Ruby Hill

2009-11-12T02:34:00.000-08:00

A big thank you to Lisa and Michael who invited us to share in their AMAZING day!! Lisa is so beautiful and sweet and Michael is so handsome and easy going, they truly made us feel like part of their family! I really loved Lisa's details (ok, and her amazing dessert bar)....that was sooooo yummy!!! It was sooooo hard for me to select my favorite images to post from this wedding, I absolutley adore them all!

HUGE HOLIDAY GIFT FROM TANJA LIPPERT

2009-11-04T11:28:00.000-08:00

We have some Great News!!! WE wanted to show our love and appreciation for all our clients, family & friends this year by offering a HUGE Holiday GIFT!!!! Just in time for the Holidays and just because we really wanted to say "THANK YOU!!!" for all the love, support and fabulous, fabulous photo shoots!!!
With this special holiday gift, if you order prints from now until Dec 5th, you will save OVER 50% on EVERY SINGLE PRINT. But, bigger and better than that, if you order one of our amazing canvases, you will save almost 60% on just one, but if you order 5, you can save over 70% (this is HUGE!!!!!). Anyone can order (you, your friends, your family) so pass on this great news! There are also no minimums or limits, so ORDER AWAY!!!
One side note, if you had a summer or fall 2009 wedding or session and are still waiting for your images to be processed by us, we thank you for your patience, as it has been a super busy time for our studio. We would like to extend this offer to you as well. So, if you wanted to prepay on a canvas or print order, you can simply pick the images you'd like to have once your gallery is LIVE and you have a chance to view them all. This way, you can still take advantage of our savings GIFT and not miss out on our huge promo!! Click HERE to visit our online promo with details on how to place an order, or just click on the image below!

Please note, this promo will not show up on your online gallery, you must order by clicking the website above and following instructions. Call us if you have any questions. 408.356.2718

DO NOT ORDER THROUGH PICTAGE OR OUR NEW ARTIQUE ONLINE GALLERY OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT! YOU MUST FOLLOW PROPER ORDER INSTRUCTIONS, WE HAVE A SPECIAL FORM!!!

Holy Moly, I feel like I am channeling Santa Claus- or maybe home shopping network, LOL!!!!

It's that time a year again!

2009-10-22T19:21:00.000-07:00

Thank you for your patience! I just wanted to post to let everyone (past, present, future) clients of mine, friends of mine, family of mine & accosiates of mine know that during this time of the year, I sincerely appreciate everyone's patience with me. Every year my business grows in leaps and bounds. This year, has been no exception. Fall is the craziest time of year for me and my business. I am still in prime wedding season, shooting weddings every single weekend until the end of November and I am trying to whip out all the summer weddings edits and get everyone's wedding pictures ready for them from the past 4 months. It is also a busy time before Christmas, when EVERYONE wants prints and products before the holidays AND portrait and family shoots before the Holidays! I am soooooooo amazed and thankful about the love, support and excitement my clients, friends & family have for my work, but I have to ask a huge favor of patience and love and understanding during this time. I am EXTREMELY backed up in my editting and album designing. I would hugely appreciate your patience with me. I value my work and quality more than any of you may know, so it is hugely important to me that my clients receive my best quality, and sadly, that just takes time.

Please bare with me as I try my best to keep my head above water and keep working my little bootie off getting everything ready for you. I may be slower than normal during this time of year returning emails and phone calls, but I assure you all, I am working feverishly to get it all caught up!

Currently, we booked solid through the Holidays, so please bare with us as we will not have any dates available for shooting until after the 1st of the year.

Appreciate all your love, patience and kindness!

Tanja Lippert

PS please contact my studio manager, April if you have any questions.

april@tanjalippertphotographers.com

Dana's Family Session

2009-10-14T23:21:00.000-07:00

Tia and I had such a great time hanging out with Dana and her beautiful family for the day at their home in Santa Clara. We rummaged through all their bedrooms, closets and sock drawers hunting treasures for the days photo shoot! We decided that Dana is a fashion icon and decorating genious!!! Her home is completely amazing, one of a kind and completely fabulous! Tia and I giggled like little girls as we dug through Dana's closet, adorned ourselves with every piece of jewelry she owned, along with a set of sparkly heels each and danced our way downstairs where the family awaited our return. It was at that point, when they all looked up at Tia and I, looking like complete crazy egyptian goddesses with sparkly heels all the treasures we could muster up out of Dana's closet hanging off our silly, laughing faces, that the family realized....they were in for a special treat that day with T&T Dynamite!!!

Thank you, Dana and family for opening up your home and hearts to Tia and I...we really did enjoy every minute! To view their whole slideshow click here.

This just cracks me up!!

2009-09-30T03:50:00.000-07:00

check out the article.

http://wedsmack.favorideas.com/trends/lessons-learned-from-the-infamous-chicken-suit-pics/

To view more of the infamous naked chicken pictures, click here.

also, here is the link to the Knot forum dedicated to the chicken pictures, click here.

Helen and James's Wedding at Mission Santa Clara

2009-09-28T22:17:00.000-07:00

Helen and James are amazing to work with. Helen has the best sense of humor of anyone I know. If I want a good chuckle, I just shoot her off an email. Next thing you know, email after email of hilarious antics....Helen and James, thank you so much for sharing your amazing day with us, we are blessed because of it! Helen and James also had one of my favorite engagement sessions of the year. The view their engagement slideshow, click here. The amazing, Tia, did the hair and makeup for both the engagement and the wedding, and I must say, Helen, you looked AMAZING!!!! To view their complete wedding slideshow, click here.

Nectar Catalog Shoot

2009-09-10T12:39:00.001-07:00

Tia and I were just going through some catalog files that we shot last year for an amazing clothing store up in Southern Oregon called Nectar. I realized that I had never had the chance to post some of them. If you are ever up in Southern Oregon, Nectar is an amazing store in Ashland, Oregon that carries all organic clothing!

Lisa and Benjamin's Napa wedding in THE KNOT National!

2009-09-06T14:36:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Lisa and Benjamin! Their fabulous wedding was published this month in the National version of the Knot magazine- woo-hoo! Lisa spent a ton of creative energy on making this wedding perfect and it really was!! We had a fabulous day and it was simply breathtaking!
To view more of their wedding, click here.

Nicole and Dean's Napa Wedding at Solage

2009-08-24T21:56:00.000-07:00

Nicole and Dean's wedding was so perfect! I love shooting in the Napa Valley, and Solage was such a treat. Thank you so much Nicole and Dean for sharing your amazing day with me, it was truly beautiful!!!
venue: Solage resort and spa, Napa Valley, wedding coordinator: Crystal Lequang, San Jose, Ca. Florals: Asiel Design, San Jose, CA

Melissa's Boodie-Wah Session

2009-08-09T19:29:00.000-07:00

Tia and I had a blast with Melissa's Boodie- Wah Session. What an adventurous day that was! Everything from being chased by a cow to getting parking tickets to finding a sick little seal on the beach. It was definately a day that Melissa will not forget :0)..........as well as her almost hubby who LOVES LOVES LOVES these photographs! Thank you, Thank you, Melissa. For being brave, for playing along and for letting me post these amazing images! Here are a few of my favorite images from the day.

Adorn Bridal Boutique Opening Soon!

2009-08-03T22:55:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to announce the opening of our new venture Adorn Bridal Boutique. For brides who desire something really unique and original, we are providing a shopping experience like non other! Just like our name states, our brides will be able to "adorn" themselves in fresh, fun, unique, vintage and one of a kind bridal and special occasion gowns, jewelry, hats & veils, handbags and much much more! Not only will our brides enjoy hunting unique wedding treasures, they will also take home a goodie bag filled with all our favorite "Adorn" vendors information and special promotions. Adorn special vendors include: Tanja Lippert Photography (of coarse ;o), Jill Johnshon Photography, Dj Ron Grandia, Precious and Blooming Florals, I "DO" weddings and event planning, Luke Goodman wedding films and photography and more!

Sweet Sweet Chloe

2009-07-23T19:50:00.000-07:00

okay, so shooting kids is not even my specialty but these shots of sweet little Chloe are soooooo stinkin cute, I had to share them! Chloe's mom and dad are two of my favorite clients, I actually got to photograph their amazing wedding, gees, I think it's been four years now!!! At any rate, thank you to Katelyn and David for allowing me to come into your beautiful home and photograph this sweet little pumpkin!!!! To view Chloe's whole slideshow click here.

Brian and Jennifer's Nestledown Wedding

2009-07-09T02:49:00.000-07:00

OMG!!! Okay, Brian and Jennifer I am officially so in love with your wedding photographs, it makes my heart happy, warm and fuzzy all over! What an amazing wedding day! WOW! To be honest I am just pretty speechless, the slideshow is WELL worth watching and you can view it by clicking here.

Thank you both, for allowing us to share in your magical day!

Jennifer and James Engagement Session in Santa Cruz

2009-07-06T17:45:00.000-07:00

It's not really fair in life that couples can be this cute! I love the way that Jennifer and Jame's engagement session came out! We had a blast getting to know them and sharing a beautiful day in Santa Cruz with these two cuties! Tia of coarse, did the styling and we were both impressed at how hard James worked to please all of us women that day, THANK YOU JAMES for playing along...wink...wink!!!! :0) To view their whole slideshow click here.

My Favorite Little Women

2009-06-19T01:04:00.000-07:00

Aside from my own little gem, Sierra, these 4 little ladies are some of the prettiest and most special little people in the world to me. I not only treasure these little cutie pies, but also their mommies. Their moms are two of my closest friends in the world and women I had the great pleasure to grow up with! Ironically, they both live in San Diego now, so when I went to visit, I got to spend an afternoon photographing and playing with these little heart throbs. To view their whole slideshow click here.

Ashley and Christian's Texas Wedding On Style Me Pretty Blog!

2009-05-14T09:21:00.000-07:00

Ashley and Christian's Texas wedding was great fun!! I had never been to Texas before, so it was a complete adventure for me and Ashley and Christian made us feel right at home like part of their family! Here are some of my favorite images from the wedding. Here is a link to the Style me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog Post!

Inside Analog interview with Scott Sheppard

2009-05-04T00:27:00.000-07:00

I love Scott Sheppard's Inside Analog Podcast! It's a great resource for photographers, especially photographers interested in FILM photography! Scott Shepard asked me to participate in his program and just released our Podcast this week. Click on the link below to hear the podcast interview. Also, for more information on Scott's Inside Analog Program go to: http://www.insideanalogphoto.com/

Click on the link below to listen to my podcast interview with Scott Shepard!

Tanja Lippert Interview

NEW WEBSITE!!!!!

2009-04-23T23:39:00.000-07:00

NEW WEBSITE....NEW DESIGN.....NEW IMAGES.....Thank You, Jesus, it's finally LIVE!!!!!!

check it out, let me know if you love it....hate it....or if there are any bugs I need to fix....

www.tanjalippertphotography.com

Email me your comments or leave them here, I would love feedback on the new site and new galleries!

"Doggie Daze" at Artique!!!

2009-04-20T09:19:00.000-07:00

Doggie Daze at Artique!!!! Woo-hoo, this is gonna be FUN!!! The gals in our Gallery and I decided that it would be fun to have a whole weekend dedicated to mini "doggie" sessions....so, we created "Doggie Daze" which will take place on Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd at our Gallery, Boutique in downtown Los Gatos!!! We will be shooting little "mini" sessions of your dog or dogs!!! The cost of these sessions are dirt cheap, $75 per doggie and with each dog we shoot, we are donating a portion of the shoot fee to the Humaine Society! This is going to be a funfilled doggie weekend, you won't want to miss out, so call our studio and sign up for a time slot, we are having a GREAT response, so spaces are filling up fast and we have limited availability...if you want some really CUTE pics of your pooch, call Artique today and sign up (408) 356-2718.

Okay, so the commercial part of this post is complete...for some reason, every time we start talking about Doggie Daze, I keep channeling my inner Chelsea Lately......thoughts that keep springing in to my head are silly slogans like: "Doggie Daze at Artique...bring your bitch in and we'll shoot her!" OR "Doggie Daze....we're doin it, Doggie Style"....okay, I know....I know....I shouldn't have gone there...though, I just couldn't resist!!

Una Bella Serra 2

2009-04-20T08:50:00.000-07:00

Una Bella Serra 2, brought to us by the fabulous wedding coordinator, Crystal Lequang, from Amaze and floral designer, Nicole Ha from Nicole Ha Designs was a beautiful (okay, and SUPER FUN) event that took place at the Julia Morgan Ballroom, in San Francisco! I was honored to be asked to come and photograph one of the gorgeous table set ups and beautiful model!! I got to team up with Gabby from Gabrielle's Bridal who supplied the beautiful gown and Armando from Get your Do Up who styled the models hair and makeup. This was definately an event to remember and Crystal and Nicole completely outdid themselves!!!

So, those of you who know me, know that I shoot 100% film.....yes, so for this event I had to shoot digital which is completely out of my element!!! Thanks to one of my partners in Crime, Jill Johnson, from Jill Johnson Photography, I muddled my way through the whole digital shooting experience and came out with some pretty cool images!!! I did shoot a few rolls of film as well, but those won't be back from the lab for another couple weeks, so meanwhile, here are some of my favorite digital images from the event. The food pictures were taken for Thomas John Events (sooooooo tasty!!!!)

here's a pic of the proud Armando and Gabby with the model!!

My Big Fat Panamanian Wedding, Panama City, Panama

2009-04-12T23:59:00.000-07:00

A big Thank You to Jacqueline and Jose for flying us to Panama City, Panama for what Jacqueline refers to as her "big fat Panamanian Wedding"....LOL...it was an AMAZING wedding at an AMAZING resort called La Playa Bonita just outside Panama City. What an amazing couple, wedding and location!!! I was in picture taking heaven!!! We decided we must return to Panama soon, there was so much to do and see, we just couldn't fit it all in!!! To view their whole incredible slideshow, click here.

By Popular DEMAND I present to you, the OUTTAKES!!!

2009-03-30T20:31:00.000-07:00

This is total blackmail material, but since it makes absolutely no sense to blackmail myself and now that I have posted this for the world to see, I guess you can't blackmail me with it either...lol....okay, I have had way too many people ask me to post this, so here we go....the Dork Energy OUTTAKES!!!!!! Thanks so Andrew from MSV, it is officially the ugliest video footage of me ever taken!!! Enjoy!! T&T Dynamite Style OUTTAKES!!!

Dork Outtakes from andrew msv on Vimeo.

Interview with Davina Fear, Women in Business Series

2009-03-22T19:24:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to one of the sweetest photographers I know, Davina Fear, for including me in her women and business series interviews. Her focus in this series juggling being a mom with running a successful photography business (like I have that mastered....lol). To read the interview, click here.

Yes, there are a few black mail photos of me on this interview, so have fun with that :0)!!!

YWD Editorial Spread

2009-03-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

Recently, Tia and I had the pleasure to shoot our "something blue" story for Your Wedding Day Magazine! It's at News Stands NOW, so get out there and get a copy!

Here is the spread:

Emily and Patrick's Wedding, Walnut Creek- CA

2009-03-10T20:54:00.000-07:00

Emily and Patrick had such a simple, yet elegant wedding. They spent lots of time on all their little details and Emily was stunning that day! To view their whole slideshow, click here.

Tanja Lippert Published Interview with Rangefinder Magazine!

2009-03-04T23:47:00.000-08:00

This year has brought so many blessings already! One was the cool article Rangefinder Magazine wrote about me. I was pretty excited to see 4 full pages dedicated to yours truly! To view the article, click here.

Dork Energy Video, but oh so sexy!

2009-02-27T21:59:00.000-08:00

Okay, so Along with the Dork Energy Video, Andrew also made a BEAUTIFUL "oh so sexy" video to play at half time during my WPPI presentation. This one is fun too, but let me tell you, hold on to your hats, cause if you don't want to book a T&T couples session after viewing this, well, I guess there is nothing left I can say!!! giggle, giggle!!! If you have problems loading the video below, click here.

Dorkiness = Sexiness. Really. from andrew msv on Vimeo.

Dork Energy Video With T&T Dynamite!!!

2009-02-25T13:31:00.000-08:00

I knew we needed to open our WPPI 8am presentation with a bang...since it was 8am after all and I knew we had to wake everyone up! I decided to showcase Tia and I in rare form! Thanks to my friend, Andrew Hsu, from Studio MSV...he totally nailed my video vision to a T (no pun intended with the T)..hahahhaaa...at any rate, this video that Andrew filmed and editted for us was the opener to our WPPI presentation on Dork Energy (or at least that was one of our topics) and I have to say, I laugh my bootie off every time I watch it, it just doesn't get old!!! Thank you Andrew for such a fabulous rendition of T&T dork energy! More WPPI and presentation news to come, I got home from Vegas last week and have been in recovery mode ever since. Officially, I have been home nursing myself back to health and this WPPI cold and flu has been kicking my butt! More videos to come! if you have trouble viewing the video in this post, you can see it by clicking here.

Dork Energy from andrew msv on Vimeo.

Tia is coming!!!

2009-02-24T12:46:00.000-08:00

TIA will be here the first two weeks of March. Anyone interested in booking their engagement, portrait, family or boodie-wah session should do so now. We have a few slots open. The dates still available are March 2, 3, 5, and 6th. All other dates for March are taken! Also, if you are a bride and want to schedule TIa for a trial, this is your chance, she will only be here from March 1st through the 12th and has limited availability for time slots.

Email me if you'd like to set up a shoot or call the studio and speak with April, our studio manager. (408) 356-2718.

More Mystery!

2009-02-14T06:02:00.000-08:00

Coming up quickly!! Vegas. Wed. 8am. Tanja Lippert Presents. Be there. Good Times. Good Prizes. Pajama Party. What more do you need? LOL....

Here's another teaser mystery video.

Elizabeth and Alex's Engagement Session!

2009-02-08T20:52:00.000-08:00

Okay, so seriously, Elizabeth and Alex could not be cuter, seriously!!! Look at this gorgeous couple!!! I can't wait to shoot the wedding!!!

What is Dork Energy?

2009-02-06T16:07:00.000-08:00

Find out on Wed, Feb 18th at WPPI in Las Vegas!!! Come hear our Presentation and it will all make sense!!! By the way, wear your pajamas, it's a pajama party- 8am!!!!

Here's a little teaser:

WPPI is coming up!

2009-02-01T17:26:00.000-08:00

WPPI is coming right up! We are so excited about getting the opportunity to present there on Wed the 18th at 8am (that's right, 8am). We decided since we are not much of morning people, we need to have a pajama party! So, those of you who plan on attending and coming to see me speak, we are going to be giving out lots of prizes and if you come in your pj's you'll have the chance to win one of the COOLEST prizes ever!!!! We have a super fun filled adventurous presentation planned and it will be soooo worth getting up early for! We also have a little mystery that will be revealed during the presentation. Here's a little sneak peek of the mystery......more to come, stay tuned!!!

TANJA LIPPERT,
a 100% film shooter, will share her unconventional techniques that have helped catapult her to the top of her market. Prepare to be entertained and inspired as Tanja and her crew take you through a fun-filled adventure presentation on kamikaze-style photo shoots, mentoring, directing, building a team, taking complete creative control over your shoots and a good dose of “dork” energy!
www.tanjalippertphotography.com
Sponsored by Richard Photo Lab, Your Wedding Day magazine, Studio MSV.

Nicole and Chris's Wedding!

2009-02-01T17:15:00.000-08:00

What an adorable couple! Nicole and Chris had a very sweet, intimate wedding at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA. Here are a few of my favorite images from their wedding, to view their whole slideshow click here.

Traci's Boodie Wah Session

2009-01-20T20:44:00.000-08:00

OMG!!! Traci's "Boodie Wah" Session turned out soooooo rediculously cool! Of coarse, since we can't show you all of her gorgeous pictures, here are some of our very favorites!

Vanessa and Mike's Wedding

2009-01-18T18:04:00.001-08:00

Vanessa is our very own in house graphics gal, she helps me design all the beautiful Artique layouts in our handmade wedding albums. Vanessa told us that she was getting married and we immediately went to work giving her names of all our favorite vendors. She took our advice and it turned out to be the perfect day!

To view their whole slideshow click here.

Tanja Lippert Photography

Out with the old, in with the NEW BLOG!!!!

Amber and Chad's Fall Wedding in Half Moon Bay!

SCOUT MODELS POLAROID PROMO

T&T DYNAMITE WORKSHOP DATES FOR AUGUST 2011!!!

T&T Dynamite LOVE shooting MUSICIANS! Clay Walker and his family!

Jaclyn and Joseph's Wedding on Rock N Roll Bride!!!

WOW! T&T DYNAMITE OFFICIALLY HAVE A BLOG!!! WOO-HOO!!!

Fight Like a Girl- Lisa and Reuben's fight with cancer

Jessica and Mark's Engagement Session, Santa Cruz, CA

Braeden and Megan's Engagement Session, Austin Texas

God is Good!!!!! Jennifer Skog Maternity Session and Testimonial!

Images from T&T Dynamite "Art of Directing" Workshop in VEGAS BABY VEGAS!!!

Jill and Oshiomogho's Engagement Session, San Francisco - CA

Annie and Kevin's Napa Valley Wedding on Style Me Pretty

DON'T MISS THIS...VEGAS here we COME!!!

Theresa and Bryan's Nestldown Wedding, Los Gatos

Today's Bride Cover and Editorial!

Cat and Dylan's Engagement Session, Bay Area, CA

Fashion Test with Charlie

Angie and Michael's Engagement, San Francisco, CA

T&T Dynamite Workshops VEGAS STYLE!!!!!!!!! woo-hoo!!!!

"Tanja! Just had to drop by and say.... I've been using FIRE and TURTLE in all my sessions, and it's. life. changing. :)Thanks so much for sharing those invaluable nuggets!!" Kira Lauren Photography

Ashley and Jonny's wedding - Mission Carmel

Elizabeth and Colby's Lakeside Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty!

Fashion Shoot with Katie!

Gavin and Anahita's Wedding, San Francisco, CA

Nathan and Lindsey's Vow Renewal, Carmel CA

Rachel and Tommy's Fairytale Wedding at Villa Montalvo

Vanechay and Minh's Family Pictures

Holiday Thank You Gift from Tanja Lippert!

Becky and Terrence Engagement Session in Davenport, CA

Press- Images Featured in Southern Weddings Magazine!

NOVEMBER WORKSHOPS- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

My mother's wedding- Ashland, OR

Rebecca and Todd's Wedding at Holman Ranch, Carmel Valley, CA

OH MY!!! CHICKEN BUTTS RETURN!!!!

May "Art of Directing" Workshop Images- Teaser!

Last Week to Sign up for July Workshops!

Theresa and Bryan's Engagement Session

Fashion Shoot with Jay Storm!

Candice and Freddy- a super duper LOVELY story!

Gabi's Baby Room/ Product Shots~

Annie and Rudy's Wedding at Nestldown, Los Gatos, CA

Gabi Maternity Teaser~!

T&T Dynamite Workshops in JULY!!!

Sarah and Andrew's Napa Wedding on Style Me Pretty!

Come Join me at SMUG MUG!!!!

The "Art of Directing" Workshop with T&T Dynamite!!!

T&T DYNAMITE DIRECTING WORKSHOP COMING SOON!!!

Una Bella Sera!!!

My Bone Malone!!!

Anne and Aaron's Wedding on Style Me Pretty!!!

Amanda and Michael's Carmel Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty!

LIGHT WALK WORKSHOP - Sign up NOW!

The Wirkestrand Family!

Christine and Brian's Wedding, San Francisco, CA

Lauren and Glen's Wedding, San Francisco CA

Jennifer and James's Wedding

Zach and Hannah

Jen and Luke's Engagement Session

Amee and Mathew's Wedding at Nestldown

Amee and Mathew's Day After Session

Adorn Bridal Blog, now LIVE!!!!

Holiday Cards are HERE!!!!!

Jessica and Ryan's Engagement Shoot

Lisa and Michael's Wedding at Ruby Hill

HUGE HOLIDAY GIFT FROM TANJA LIPPERT

It's that time a year again!

Dana's Family Session

This just cracks me up!!

Helen and James's Wedding at Mission Santa Clara

Nectar Catalog Shoot

Lisa and Benjamin's Napa wedding in THE KNOT National!

Nicole and Dean's Napa Wedding at Solage

Melissa's Boodie-Wah Session

Adorn Bridal Boutique Opening Soon!

Sweet Sweet Chloe

Brian and Jennifer's Nestledown Wedding

Jennifer and James Engagement Session in Santa Cruz

"Tanja! Just had to drop by and say.... I've been using FIRE and TURTLE in all my sessions, and it's. life. changing. :)

Thanks so much for sharing those invaluable nuggets!!" Kira Lauren Photography