Tammy Chambers Photography

An Instant Connection - Lea Anne & Wes

2008-10-20T15:23:00.003-04:00

That is what I felt from the first phone call with Lea Anne. One Sunday afternoon I was in the studio and got a phone call. Lea Anne was planning a Georgia wedding from Virginia and looking for a photographer. For me, the phone call was like reconnecting with an old friend even though we had never met. I was so excited when I got an email from Lea Anne saying that she was sending her contract in.

A few weeks before the wedding, Lea Anne and Wes were going to be in Georgia to finalize wedding plans. We were able to get together and finally meet. I was so happy. The meeting had the same feeling as the first phone call and I got to meet Wes.

Lea Anne & Wes - Thank you so much for allowing me to spend this special day with you. I am blessed that I have gotten to know you and hope that we stay in touch for years to come. I hope you enjoy this montage of your wedding.

Meet Bailey Barnes

2008-10-15T21:06:00.003-04:00

Kelli Sapp Barnes and her family have been my friends for years. I was so excited for Kelli when she was getting married and happy that I was going to be able to help photograph her wedding. As soon as I met Sonny, I knew they were made for each other. Well, Kelli and Sonny have had another milestone in their life.

Meet Bailey - isn't she beautiful? Some of Kelli's friends got together and gave her a baby shower and one of the gifts was a gift certificate for me to photograph the baby. I can't express in words the privilege it was to photography Bailey. I can't wait to see her grow up.

Kelli & Sonny - I had a great time hanging out after the shoot. I hope you enjoy these photographs.

Lacey & Will

2008-08-21T23:26:00.004-04:00

I knew Lacey was beautiful but WOW!! On her wedding day, she was stunning.

As you can see from these next two images - Will agrees and couldn't wait to wrap his arms around her.

After meeting Lacey's grandfather, it didn't take long to realize that he is one of her biggest fans. Her being the only granddaughter might have something to do with it. He was the life of the party and kept the dance floor hot!! I kept thinking - he has got to be tired but I don't think he sat down all night.

Lacey & Will - Thanks so much for picking me to photograph your day. I hope you enjoy your images and montage as much I enjoyed your wedding.

Carin & London

2008-08-15T13:30:00.036-04:00

Doesn't this look like the perfect day to have a wedding? That's what I was thinking when I was on my way to Carin and London's wedding in Sandersville.

I already knew that I had a gorgeous bride to photograph so the day was looking pretty good for me.

Carin put so much thought into the details of the day and it all came together to make one beautiful wedding.

Carin said that she was going to marry her best friend and you can see the love and happiness on both of their faces.

Thanks guys!! It was such an honor to document your memories. Here is a collection of images that we put together for you. I hope you enjoy them.

Laura & Scott

2008-06-22T20:51:00.008-04:00

I got a work out on this engagement session. It was so much fun and totally worth it. Laura called to set up her session and asked about going to Lake Juliette. I thought that sounded great. I haven't done an engagement session up there so this would be a nice change.

We walked a railroad track, visited the little town where "Fried Green Tomatoes" was filmed, climbed across a concrete retaining wall to get to some huge rocks (so we could climb over them) and then climbed a ladder to get to the top of a dam. I was so excited about the pictures I was getting and we laughed and had a good time the whole way.

I have to admit that Laura and Scoot looked much better than I did during all of this - they are younger and in better shape! I'm just glad that I was behind the camera.

Laura & Scott - Thanks for a fun Sunday afternoon. I know the wedding will be filled with as much fun and adventure.

My Best Friend's Wedding

2008-06-03T21:55:00.010-04:00

I'm going to steal a quote from Carin's facebook....

"Getting married July 12th to an amazing guy, London, who just happens to be my best friend...he definitely stole my heart"

Carin and London have a story of how two friends become best friends and along the way fall in love. I can't think of a better way to start a marriage.

Here are a few images from their engagement session. They were great to go with me to a spot that I wanted to try out. I had a hard time just picking a few to show.

Hannah

2008-05-28T18:08:00.005-04:00

I can honestly say that Hannah has become a great friend. The other day we were talking on the phone and she was telling me a story. When she finished she said that she was sorry for talking so long but she felt like I was part of the family since her wedding. I told her that I felt the same way and was so glad that she shared the story with me. It made me feel so good that she felt the same way. You can't spend one of the most important days of someone's life with them and not feel a special bond. I am honored for the privilege of being allowed to capture memories for so many people. Each week I'm excited by the fact that I'm about to meet new people and have new experiences.

Here are a few of Hannah's bridals. I'll post some of her wedding pictures soon.

Beth & Eric

2008-05-06T11:14:00.003-04:00

I can't wait for Beth & Eric's wedding. I love talking to couples about their wedding plans. Every wedding, even if at the same venue, is so different because of what each couple brings to the planning of the wedding. During Beth & Eric's engagement session, I asked about the plans. Boy, have these two put a lot of thought into their wedding!! They are mainly thinking of their guests - especially the ones from out of town. I think they are demonstrating "southern hospitality" at its best. I'm not going to give away any of the plans but I think their guests will be very pleased. These two (and I think their parents) have spent hours planning, tasting, and selecting things with a Georgia theme.

I'll be sure to post pictures from the wedding to show their hard work. For now, here are a few images from their engagement session. They are a beautiful couple with a big heart for friends and family.

Jessica & Wesley

2008-04-28T19:08:00.009-04:00

Sometimes you just know that a wedding is going to be awesome. I've got that feeling about this one. You can see from this engagement session that Jessica and Wesley look like the belong together. They were so relaxed and willing to do whatever we needed to do to get the pictures. I am so blessed to be able to do something that I love but that blessing is multiplied when I'm working with a couple like this.

Jessica and Wesley were guests at another wedding that I shot and they told me a good bit of the guest from that wedding would be at their wedding. That means lots of fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, and FUN.

Hannah & JP

2008-04-28T17:53:00.007-04:00

Hannah was a bridesmaid from a previous wedding. She and I got to talking at the wedding and knew some people in common. She introduced me to her family and we all talked for a while and had the best time. Hannah said that she was planning her own wedding and would be giving me a call. I was so excited because as you can see Hannah is beautiful but more than that she has the best personality.

I couldn't wait to meet JP. I was hoping that Hannah's future husband was as much fun as she was. JP is so funny and every time I told them to look at each other Hannah would start laughing. I think that a couple that can laugh together and at each other has a strong relationship and an exciting future.

This past Saturday I had the pleasure of shooting Hannah and JP's wedding. I haven't had a chance to post these engagement pictures so I wanted to get them posted before I told you all about the beautiful wedding. Hannah arrived at the wedding site on horse back!!

Adan & Kelly

2008-04-15T21:32:00.003-04:00

I had the honor of photographing Adan and Kelly's wedding. Here are a few of the pictures from the day. Adan and I had already gotten together a few weeks earlier and had a bridal session. I knew that she would be beautiful since I had already had that sneak peak. Kelly had the biggest smile on his face when he saw her walk in.

It was an awesome day. Adan and Kelly, Thanks for letting me be part of it.

Amy & Robert

2008-04-10T23:18:00.006-04:00

I'm always looking for new places to shoot engagement sessions. When Amy called me to set up her session she asked if I would be willing to go on the roof. Yes - we are actually on the roof of a VERY TALL house in this picture!! Be careful what you ask for. I try to make each engagement session as different as possible - I think we accomplished that.

Amy and Robert met on this roof while watching July 4th fireworks. I think they are still seeing fireworks because I couldn't get them to look at the camera. They couldn't take their eyes off of each other.

I can't wait for the wedding. I don't think we are going on a roof but you never know.

Chelsea & Jason

2008-04-10T20:09:00.003-04:00

Well, I think that Jason gets the "Tallest Groom" award. Chelsea will not have a hard time finding him in a crowd. Just look up - he will be the one above everyone else. We had to put Chelsea in a tree to get her on the same level as Jason.

We did this engagement session back in January. I think it was the coldest day of January. Just kidding - it was really cold but they were both great sports about it. We had a blast. The wedding is in May so it will be much warmer but I'm sure just as much fun. Here are a few of my favorite images from the session.

Family

2008-04-09T00:04:00.008-04:00

On Easter weekend, my brother got married on the beach in North Carolina!! My whole family was able to go up for the wedding and I had the honor of photographing it. We had the best time. Here are a few of the images of Billy and Cindy.

In June, Billy is retiring from the Marines after 24 years of service. My parents, my sister and her family and my family are all going to Virginia to a retirment ceremony for him. We will have another exciting few days hanging out together and having fun. Billy, Cindy, Zack and JT are all moving to Georgia after the ceremony. I'm so happy.

Kelly & Ben

2008-04-01T18:50:00.004-04:00

I'm looking forward to this weekend. A few months ago, Kelly called me and wanted to schedule her engagement session. She wanted one for the newspaper but she also wanted to have her daughter, Emma, in some of the pictures. I was excited about that. Not only are Kelly and Ben becoming husband and wife but the three of them are becoming a family. Emma is a beautiful little girl and we quickly became friends. It doesn't take long to see the love they all three have for each other. I'm excited to see Emma again but it is also an honor to document the "official" beginning for this family.

The Human Factor

2008-03-31T19:58:00.003-04:00

Over the weekend, I heard a famous photographer say "Don't get so caught up in the technical part of photography that you forget about the human factor". I think that is the main thing that I love about photography. Photographs capture a moment in time and allows you to remember so many feelings and emotions. I am drawn to images that show people interacting and not aware of the camera. Here are a few shots that show what I'm talking about. These are not about anything technical or me as the photographer - they are about the people and the emotions that they are feeling. I'm not saying the technical part isn't important. It is very important and I am always learning new things and striving to get better technically. I'm just saying these are the images that I strive for and I feel like I have accomplished something when this type of emotion is captured.

Messy Matt

2008-03-17T00:37:00.003-04:00

My son is known as Messy Matt. From the looks of how he likes to spend Sunday afternnon you can see why. From the time he could walk he has loved to play in mud. I guess that is a boy thing. He told me that he "accidently" fell in the mud while riding his bike. He was happy to pose for the camera instead of getting into trouble.

Beautiful Wedding

2008-03-09T15:36:00.010-04:00

Yesterday began with sleet, snow, high winds, rain, no electricity, many prayers, and a very calm bride. The wedding was planned for outside at her grandmother's house at 3 PM but this didn't worry Dee. In a few hours she would be married and she was very excited. As it turned out the prayers were answered. Electricity was restored to the house at about 11am and the sun began to shine at about 1pm. Everything turned out beautiful and Dee and Azia were married under beautiful blue skies and the sun shinning bright. Here are a few of the pictures of the day.

Remember Laura & Kyle?

2008-03-06T21:04:00.003-05:00

Remember Laura and Kyle from their engagement post? Well I said the wedding would be amazing and it was!! Laura and Kyle decided to see each other before the wedding. We had a special moment where Kyle was at the end of a walkway and Laura walked down and called his name. It was a special time between the two of them. We took a few pictures and then gave them a little time alone. It is a good thing that they had that few minutes because these two have a TON of friends!! They were surrounded all day by friends and family. The day and night was filled with hugs, kisses, laughter, and fun. You could tell this was a reception that people didn't want to end. It was so much fun to be in the middle of it all.

Engagement Session

2008-03-06T19:53:00.008-05:00

Engagement sessions are so much fun. I really enjoy getting together with a couple and just having fun. This is a good way for the couple to get to know me and also to get comfortable in front of the camera. It didn't take long for Julie and Michael to get comfortable. After a few shots, they were saying "Hey, let's try this". I LOVE to hear that. That lets me know they are having fun and also they are really into the whole process. Julie and I have talked several times about how important pictures are so I was so excited that she and Michael were able to relax and be themselves. They are an awesome couple!!

Rain, Rain, Go Away......

2008-03-04T22:45:00.007-05:00

That is what we were saying on December 15. I don't think I have ever seen rain come down so hard but it didn't stop all of the friends and family of Bethany Miller and Tim Slocum. About 30 minutes before the wedding, I walked upstairs to take a few pictures of people arriving to Ingleside Baptist Church. I was shocked to see the church was packed!! That is one indication of the impact these two have on everyone around them. They both have an amazing ability to make everyone around them feel special, important and loved.

Here are a few shots from the wedding and reception. You can tell the rain didn't stop the fun and didn't put a damper on the love that they share for each other.

Accent Gwinnett

2008-03-04T19:53:00.006-05:00

Last year, Delaney got a call from Eryn, who had been a bridesmaid at another wedding that we shot. Eryn was awesome as a bridesmaid and we were excited to hear from her again. She had great news that she was getting married and asked if we could shoot her wedding. Eryn has so much energy and we knew that we would have a ball at her wedding.

Our initial impression proved to be true. The combination of close friends, two wonderful families, a beautiful location, and weather that was the answer to many prayers adds up to the perfect wedding for Eryn and Chris.

We were already honored and blessed to be part of the day with these wonderful people but our second blessing came when Eryn let us know that her wedding had been published in Accent Gwinnett Magazine. Click the title of this post to read about Eryn's day in her own words.

Here are a few images that I shot during the day.

Sweet 16!!!

2007-11-19T20:12:00.000-05:00

These past 16 years have gone by so fast. Trey, my oldest son, just turned 16 and is a legal driver. I'm so proud of the young man that he is becoming. He is so happy to be 16 and enjoying his new freedom. I, on the other hand, worry each time he drives away.

Dee and Azia Engagement Session

2007-11-19T17:23:00.000-05:00

I have known Dee for years and when I think about her I always think about her beautiful voice. She is talented in many ways and I have seen her grow into a beautiful and mature young woman. When I'm talking to her I forget that she is only 21!! We attend church together and she is also my hair dresser.

Dee and Azia were engaged a few months ago and I have the honor of photographing their wedding in March of next year. I'm just getting to know Azia but I can tell that he makes Dee very happy and will make an awesome husband. I can't wait for the wedding and look forward to spending time with this amazing couple.

Atlanta Nights

2007-11-18T22:41:00.000-05:00

I am so far behind on my blog entries. There has been so much going on. I have had the honor to photograph some amazing people over the last few months and I can't wait to introduce you to them.

With having weddings almost every weekend, it is difficult to just take a Saturday and shoot something for fun. This past Saturday I had the day off and decided to sign up for a photography class. This would force me to photograph something that I don't normally photograph and also to just have some fun with photography.

I wanted to share one of the images that I shot. This is the Atlanta skyline from the parking deck of the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Laura & Kyle

2007-09-10T23:43:00.000-04:00

I can't believe my luck. I keep getting the best couples to work with. This is Laura and Kyle. They are getting married on December 1. Laura is on top of the planning and it sounds like it is going to be beautiful. It is always a good sign when the couple dances in the park and has a good time doing it!! I know the wedding is going to be amazing because they are an amazing couple.

Tagged: 8 things you might not know about Tammy

2007-08-28T16:55:00.000-04:00

I was "Tagged" by Delaney to reveal 8 things you might not know about me. Photographers who are tagged, reveal 8 things and then tag other photographers to reveal 8 somethings about themselves.

Here is mine....

1. I feel that my greatest accomplishment was becoming a mother. I'll never top that one. Giving birth doesn't make you a mother but building a relationship with your child does. Matt, my 10 year old, asked me the other day if I was his best friend. I asked him if he wanted me to be his best friend and he said yes. You don't get a manual with children so every stage is a learning process but hearing something like that makes me think that I'm getting a few things right.

2. I think the best gift that you can give someone is laughter. I lost one of my best friends this year and she was the queen of laughter. You would know where she was in a crowded room because everyone around her would be laughing. That is a beautiful sound. Making someone feel good even if it is only for a few minutes is priceless.

3. When I was in the 5th grade I won my first camera. It was a little Kodak 110 camera. I read the most books in my grade. I never thought at that time I would be a photographer one day.

4. That leads to the next item on my list. I love to read murder/crime mysteries. I love the process of digging through the layers to find out who did it. If I get involved in a book, I could stay up all night reading.

5. I am extremely independent – some would say that is a fault of mine.

6. I am the middle child. That might explain number 5 a little bit.

7. I would love to learn to play the piano. I took lessons briefly as a child but quickly learned that I wanted to play the piano and not learn to play the piano. Now that I am older I realize that I will have to put in the work to learn how. That stinks!! But one day I’m going to do it.

8. I never miss out on a trip. My friends joke and say that if the wheels are turning I’m there. I’m scared that I’ll miss out on something so it doesn’t matter – going out to eat, shopping, or just hanging out at a friends house. I’m always there.

Misty & Chuck

2007-08-14T11:04:00.000-04:00

Yesterday in Macon we had 100 degree temperatures. I had to introduce you to Misty & Chuck. They braved the 100 degree weather to have engagement pictures taken and didn't complain one bit (or not that I could hear). Their wedding is in a month so we all have our fingers crossed for cooler weather. Even if it is still hot these two are going to be so much fun. They already have a family started. Their two dogs are spoiled and seem to get a lot of attention. Thanks guys for a great afternoon! Can't wait for the wedding.

Katherine & Jonathan

2007-07-28T23:35:00.000-04:00

Have you ever met someone and just by being around them you feel better? That is what happened to me today. I had an engagement shoot with Katherine and Jonathan. We had the best time. These guys are so much fun and they made me forget all about the headache that I had on the way to the shoot. Katherine has a beautiful smile that is contagious. You have to smile right back! Jonathan was quite the model and very comfortable in front of the camera. Katherine said she was just following his lead when I told them they looked great together. I can't wait to hang out with them on their wedding day. I wanted to share a few of the pictures from the shoot. I hope this week that I can make someone feel better after being around me.

First Blog

2007-07-16T22:56:00.000-04:00

This is the first blog entry for Tammy Chambers. I wanted to post a picture of Trey and Matt. They are my sons and my inspiration during a wedding. I always think "what would I want to remember from their wedding". I know they are only 15 and 10 but these past 15 years have gone by so fast. It feels like I'm going to wake up tomorrow and they will be making plans for that chapter in their life. I know I will want to remember every detail of that new beginning.