Monthly Archives: January 2009

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Thank You!

January 24, 2009 – 4:49 pm

I receive a lot of emails every day from people who comment on my work. I love all types of feedback and enjoy reading what people have to say.  I recently received an email from a fellow photographer and I was blown away with what a colleague had to say:

Hey Tina!

My name is Bryan Caporicci, and I am a wedding photographer in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Check out my website at www.bcapphoto.com.

My fiance, Allison, and I are getting married on July 10, 2010, here in Niagara, and we are in the process of looking around for a photographer. What a daunting task! I’m so fricken picky!!

I have to say, though, that after looking at DOZENS of photographers, your work definitely stands out. You do great stuff!

Allison and I were wondering a) if you are available for July 10, 2010, b) what your rates are (generally) and c) if we could set up a get-together to chit-chat some more about everything.

Let me know at your earliest convenience.

Thanks Tina!
Bryan and Al

Needless to say, I’m humbled and overjoyed by Bryan’s unhindered praise.  Unfortunately, I’m already booked for July 10, 2010 and I’m unable to capture him and his beautiful fiancee on their wedding day.  2010 is actually booking up quite quickly!

That being said, anyone who is looking for a FAB photog on the Eastern side of Canada, please check out Bryan’s site -   www.bcapphoto.com…. except if your wedding happens to be on July 10, 2010….

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Valentine’s Day is coming fast…

January 14, 2009 – 11:34 pm

It’s exactly one month from Valentine’s day and there is still time to get that ‘extra something special’ for your man!  I alluded to it earlier and I still have a few spots left.  If you’re intrigued, please drop me a note and I can give you the details…   Let me tell you… he will be THRILLED!…

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Back at it!

January 12, 2009 – 11:01 pm

Alright, so here I go… I’m back on track for marathon training!  I was sitting at my computer one evening and all of a sudden I got up, changed into my running gear and walked out the door.  It also happened to be the windiest day of the month with a  temperature of -5C!  Even I thought I was crazy. 

But I had a GREAT run and felt fantastic.  Since then I’ve been out every day with only 2 days off during the week.  Yes, it is cold.  But one thing I’ve learned is that the hardest part of running is putting on your shoes and walking out the door.  Once you start, you warm up quickly! 

I also joined a marathon clinic to help with training.  I never thought I would need any help because I used to be a personal trainer many years ago and figured I had the discipline and knowledge to do it on my own.  I had also been running with a partner the past few years who told me I was too slow and didn’t give me the support I needed.  This time I was determined to find a positive influence to help build me back up physically as well as mentally.  I spoke with the people at Running Room and ‘what a difference’!  They were very supportive in regards to my running style and encouraged me to go at my own pace. 

This past Sunday was my first 10k with my trainer and a group of other people who are also in “marathon mode”.  My time is definitely not relevant (and rather embarassing) as I’m determined to take it slow and avoid injuries.  We did 10:1 splits (10 minutes running, 1 minute walking).  My trainer is a wealth of information (he’s run a total of 31 marathons!) and I learned more about the process of marathon training that day than I did all last year.   I’m so excited!

I definitely recommend joining a group or clinic whether you’re just starting out or if you’ve been running forever and want to reach new goals.  I never thought I would, but it was a good decision!

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Unique Locations

January 9, 2009 – 5:38 am

One of my favourite things to do when I have some down time is check out new and cool locations around the lower mainland.  I’ll take my camera and concentrate on one, maybe two areas.  Here’s some I took on a very cold, snowy day not too long ago.

Not sure how this got here…

Now that the snow is melting, everything is looking pretty ugly.  However, I HAVE noticed a few new places that I’ll be checking out in the coming weeks.  I can’t WAIT!

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Modern Woman

January 2, 2009 – 5:21 am

As I mentioned yesterday, I am doing NEW things this year and I’m starting right away!  I have a top secret project I’m working on and I’m calling all you modern women for a chance to be a part of it!   It’s sexy, it’s fun and it’s for ‘his eyes only’….  Are you fascinated?  Email me right now at tina@tina-graham.com for more details!

The first 5 women to book a session… get it for FREE!

Just in time for Valentines Day…

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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2009 – 3:29 am

It’s a new year so ‘out with the old and in with the new’!  And that includes my Journal.   Don’t'ch’ya just love it?!  I call it my ‘journal’ because everything I write, and the images I show, truly are a part of me and come from my heart.

2009 will be the year of a lot of “firsts” for me.  That is my goal - to do things I’ve never done before, take risks, push my boundaries and be more creative than I’ve ever dared to be.  The first thing that comes to mind when I say this is travel.  Here is a list of ALL the places I want to go:

Cuba
Turks & Caicos
Maldives
Bora Bora
Bali
Thailand
Malaysia
Seychelles
Spain/Portugal
France (Paris, Cannes…)
Belize

These are all I can think of at the moment but if you’re planning a wedding in any exotic, beautiful locale, I already have my cameras packed!

A few of my other Personal Commitments for 2009 are:

- no road raging!  I have no patience with bad drivers but I have to remember I have no control over them, only my own reaction
- eat healthier (smaller portions and less dessert!)
- be tidier
- be more ‘in the moment’
- read more
- spend more time with friends!  This is a big one!  I get so wrapped up in work and giving so much to everyone else, that I don’t make time for the people who love me the most.

Whatever your Personal Commitments/New Years Resolutions are, I pray you have the strength to carry them through and keep those promises you’ve made to yourself.  I pray all your wishes come true with all of God’s blessings too!

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