When I started my photography businesses five years ago I had a lot of ambition and big dreams for where my business might take me.   Opening my studio was a dream realized and the relationships I’ve built with my clients are invaluable.  I’m honored by the response to my work and to my studio…to the point that I often have to pinch myself to make sure it’s all real!  A few months ago I was contacted by MpixPRO, a Miller’s Professional Imaging company, about being featured in their Fall ad campaign.  It didn’t hit me until the magazines arrived in the mail and I could see the ad in print.  This is such a surreal moment for me and I would really like to take a moment to thank my wonderful clients who have allowed me the opportunity to work doing something I am so very passionate about.  You are all the best!  Many thanks!

I’m gearing up for what is sure to be an exciting shooting season at Jamie Schultz Seniors. To all who have booked a session with me this summer or fall…I’m very much looking forward to working with you!  Here’s a peek at just a few of the many products I’ll have available this year.

I’ve been a bit behind with blogging lately (no worries to my clients…I’ll get caught up in no time)!  Things have been a bit hectic around here as I prepare for my trip to a big photographer’s convention in Las Vegas.  This is always a much anticipated trip for me as it serves as a great opportunity to meet up with some great friends I’ve made from around the world.  It also allows me to catch up on the latest happenings in the photography industry.   I was honored when the crew at MpixPro invited me to speak at the convention this year and I’m looking forward to the opportunity!  If you are a photographer planning to attend the convention, please stop by and say Hi!

Here is the video from the ad campaign I mentioned in my last blog entry.  This was such a fun project to be involved with! Enjoy!

Sheer Addiction from Tamara on Vimeo.

A few weeks ago I posted about a commercial project I’m working on for  Sheer Addiction, an incredible jewelry line produced locally in the Twin Cities area.  We just wrapped up the video portion of the ad campaign and I just have to tell you…this particular project was truly a dream come true for me.  I’ve always wanted to be a part of a project like this and the experience was everything I imagined it would be.  Here are a few still shots from our shoot…the video portion is scheduled to arrive any day.  Stay tuned!!

My obsession with Sheer Addiction jewelry (formerly Tamara Lines) began several years ago when I received one of her pieces as a gift from my husband.  Since then, I have become slightly addicted (no pun intended) to her jewelry and have built up quite the collection over the years.  You can imagine my delight when Tamara called to commission me for a big commercial project she is working on.  We have only just begun the process, but already I am having the time of my life working on this assignment.  Tamara, thank you again for selecting me to work on this project with you.  Your new web-site and products are amazing as always!

Recently I had the opportunity to collaborate with Lisa, owner of La Rue Marche, on an upcoming project.  We decided to capture some promotional shots “just in case” and oh, what fun we had!  Not only is Lisa incredibly talented with fashion styling and store design, but she is beautiful to boot.  If you are in the Twin Cities area or plan to visit the area and love all things “fashion”…you simply have to make the trip to her store. 

When I was in Jr. High and High School I spent countless hours tearing pictures out of magazines.  There was very little rhyme or reason to my hobby…all I know is that my closet doors and much of one wall in my room were filled with tear sheets from a variety of fashion magazines.  It has always been a dream of mine to have one of my images land in a fashion magazine and last month this dream was realized when an image I took for the spring ad campaign for La Rue Marche and Tamara Lines appeared in the Twin Cities editions of Lucky, Vogue and Allure.  It was such an exciting opportunity and I was thrilled to be involved with the project.

Myy poor blog has been slightly neglected lately as I prepare for a trip to WPPI in Las Vegas.  This is always a highly anticipated trip for me as it’s an opportunity for me to meet-up with some of my photographer friends from around the world and I get to scope out the very best products all of you have come to expect.  The studio will be closed next week so all phone calls and e-mails will be answered when I return.   If you’re a photographer planning to attend the convention please stop by and visit me at the Mpix booth.  I’ll be speaking there at 11:30am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  I’d love it if you would stop by and say Hi!

My last project for 2008 was the spring ad campaign for La Rue Marche and Tamara Jewelry which is slated to appear in fashion magazines including Lucky, Vogue and Allure.  What an exciting project to be involved with!  The clothing and jewelry were a perfect match for the ecclectic assortment of goodies I have stashed in my studio.  On top of that I was working with a beautiful model who made my job so incredibly easy.  What a great way to end 2008!