lil' kids | October 29, 2009

What a distinctive look these boys have! I'm lovin' it! Dark, dark skin and the most beautiful blue eyes with those to-die-for cheekbones! UGH! Lovely boys. Just lovely.

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a happy session by amanda

all in the family , lil' kids | October 29, 2009

I love this fast paced little family! We got to run run run around the park. The little boy was just that...a boy, and just enjoyed being outside, playing. (so fun!) The little girl was a funny bear. She was giggly but also serene, such a great personality. She loved making faces and dancing in the open field. She made me want to put on a pretty white dress and spin in the sunshine!

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Reyna says:

As always, gorgeous! I love the first picture!

(10.29.09 @ 10:59 AM)

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will someone please.....

personal | October 27, 2009

buy this ensemble for their next session with us! to. die. for.

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mary crow says:

If you buy it for me Tina I will hire you to photo me! Love that necklace.... Anthropologie: modern woman's drug of choice.

(10.27.09 @ 03:15 PM)

tina says:

I will buy it for you if you will pay for what products I select for you to have after our session. :)

(10.27.09 @ 03:20 PM)

John Blair says:

Tina, that is a cute ensemble and I may buy it and show up at your studio in it. I think my legs could really pull the outfit together. Now,,, to find just the right shoes.

(10.27.09 @ 03:37 PM)

Reyna says:

I LOVE Antropologies outfits - especially their dresses! If I had a chance of getting my pictures taken in this outfit, I so would!! :)

(10.28.09 @ 06:14 PM)

mary crow says:

Tina, great! Know any rich sugar daddies?????

(10.29.09 @ 11:10 AM)

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a rarity for us...sneek peeK

all in the family | October 23, 2009

Gotta love those Brackens! Besides being some of my closest friends, they are totally up for anything. Willing to go above and beyond to make it happen. Lots and lots of prep time. Lots of research. Lots of planning. Lots of HOLY WOW in the end. Payoff. Big, big payoff for all that hard work! If I said words like "woot", I would prolly insert one here, but I don't, sooooooo...yeehaw! ;)

We typically don't do sneek peeks, but seriously...I think if I had to sit on this much longer I might just pop. This concept turned out exactly the way I hoped it would! What do you think?

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jen :) says:

Amazing!! Your *Bracken* sessions are ALWAYS so special, but I can tell this is going to be simply spectacular!!!! Show us more! pleeeeeaaaaaasssseeeee...

(10.23.09 @ 05:16 PM)

amanda says:

Yes I'm with Jen!!! Please let us see more!!! ;-) Tina, you are the best.... thanks for being a part of my life and making my memories fresh every day!

(10.23.09 @ 06:13 PM)

Jean says:

Tina, do your creative thoughts ever rest? How do you think of these things? Yes! Let's see more, please. . . . . .

(10.23.09 @ 07:54 PM)

Chanel Parrott says:

Tina, there is something about you, the brackens and furniture! I love it though.....way cool and not seriously you have to show us more! Infact....I think a full slideshow is in order!

(10.23.09 @ 08:45 PM)

Janet Hatfield says:

Oh My.....and I though bringing furniture onto "dry land" would be diificult!!! Wow what a concept, love it!!!!!

(10.24.09 @ 10:52 AM)

Jane Cato says:

So beautiful...

(10.24.09 @ 08:53 PM)

Jane Cato says:

So beautiful...

(10.24.09 @ 08:54 PM)

Ted Blumberg says:

Tina
You've hit perfection so many times it has become a routine address for you. AWESOME! You rank among the worlds best in your trade and certainly the best in our area. I am so impressed with your work, your life and your testimony in Christ. Every time I see one of your great pieces I think can she do any better -- and you do!!!

(10.26.09 @ 04:02 AM)

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Extreme Makeover Home Edition

personal | October 17, 2009

Yes, it just happened!!!! We photographed "the family" for the show. What a totally awesome experience! It's mind boggling to me how gigantic God is.

First, we were set to have this incredible Wine Social yesterday. We've all been SUPER pumped about it! As the responses start coming in... sadly, they were mostly disappointments and regrets due to travel schedules. We all put our heads together and decided the wisest choice was to move the event to spring so our peeps could enjoy the night we had designed for them.

Meanwhile, I get a call from a friend asking if I'm available for a "big" shoot on this same date. I had told her no and the deadline had passed. The next day, we decided to reschedule the Wine Social, so I just sent a note back (thinking it was waaaaayyyy too late) just saying, hey, I'm available for this date now if you still need me. Honestly, I didn't think a thing of it. I had passed on the opportunity and accepted that it just wasn't my time to get to do the show. Long story short (I'm sure I'm too far gone to shorten anything at this point), my friend put me in contact with the design producer and informed me I was in!

Never in 2 million years would I have thought it would work out that way. Here's the truth. I've prayed since I started watching the show that someday I would be able to be a part of it. I wanted to take the pictures of the family that goes on the walls of this incredible new home signifying the moment in their journey where life took a turn for the better. Today was the day.

Being there felt so completely comfortable. Meeting the family and photographing them was like working with any of my clients I've known for years. It was all so natural and effortless. They were incredible to work with. Of course, I assume that all the families are prolly gonna be incredible to work with after all the good news they've just heard! But the bond I saw in this family and love they have for each other was just too cool for words (good thing I'm a photographer and not a writer, isn't it?).

I can't really tell you anything about who the family is and there are tons of details that I don't even know. Actually, I'm not even sure when the show is going to air. However, I will definitely keep you posted. Thanks for all the encouraging words that everyone has been sending. I'm so grateful to have an opportunity to be a part of something so big and COOL!

PS...True Confession : We watch this show ALL the time and I've always thought the "door knock" portion was set up....yeah, it's NOT! It's totally for real. So exciting!

Here's a few little peeks into my day...

The Infamous Bus

lots of construction trucks as you can imagine....it's amazing how they organize the site and direct people around!

Taking pictures of one of the family members, when one of the on camera designers popped in for a creative little pose of his own.....

As I was leaving, these 2 buses were off-loading all the helpers...cold chills, cold chills, cold chills. I see this show and it gives me cold chills but being there for just a short time just made it all very tangible for me. Amazing experience. Loved it!

OH! almost forgot this one...I've always wondered what they do for food while all this is going on. Here it is! I heard him say he would feed 1000 people the day I was there. May have been an exaggeration, but I know he'll feed a ton! So neat!

That's all I can show you for now. After the show airs I'll be able to share more with you. Until then....Dream really big. ;) You're wildest dreams CAN happen!

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Allison Rodgers says:

So excited for you Tina!!! I know you did a wonderful job :) Can't wait to see the show!!!!

(10.18.09 @ 03:10 PM)

tina says:

Thank you, sweet friend! Thanks again for the hook up!

(10.18.09 @ 03:41 PM)

rachel says:

incredible. so proud of you. btw....you do a fabulous job of inspiring others while staying grateful, humble, and gracious.. That probably impresses me even more that your TRULY AMAZING work!

(10.18.09 @ 08:29 PM)

Tina Wilson says:

Awww, thanks! I have some really great friends who help me keep my feet on the ground. >

(10.18.09 @ 08:42 PM)

Angelica Ares says:

That is great news!! I love Extreme Home Makeover. I love hearing the stories of hope and inspiration and you are the perfect person to have been chosen to do the photographs for a family in need. You inspire me. Congratulations!!

(10.18.09 @ 09:31 PM)

Leslie Gilbert says:

I am choked up thinking about you being there!! What an incredible experience!! I am so proud of you!!!

(10.19.09 @ 11:05 AM)

Chanel Parrott says:

Tina, I am so excited that you were able to do it! When they said TN you were the first to come to mind, I just was not sure how close you were and all that! Glad it all worked out! It will be a busy week but it is worth it to help out a family in need and for the story to tell. God had it all worked out!

(10.19.09 @ 12:14 PM)

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