About Tambi Lane
While she’s been told she must have “magic in her lens”, Tambi Lane approaches each shoot with a unique point of view; combing years of studied skill, natural style and true creative integrity. Tambi Lane is a single mother of two girls and has lived in Bend with them for nearly 9 years. She is one of the owners of Studio 3, a photographers co-operative located in the Old Ironworks District in the Old Mill. For more information on Studio 3, please visit their website, www.studio3bend.com. Tambi has recently finished a Graphic Design program at The Art Institute and enjoys combining her photography and design skills on many projects. Her specialties include Boudoir, Fashion, Senior, and Family Portraiture. Tambi Lane also photographs limited weddings each year with photographer Kimberly Teichrow.
Join Tambi Lane and Nashelle Designs for a Valentines Day Soiree. Im going out on location to the beautiful Nashelle showroom and scheduling a few limited Boudoir sessions, just in time for the perfect Valentines gift. Each session will consist of a mini makeover by local hair artist Annie Simmons, followed by a 30 minute photo session and (1) 5×7 mounted print.
Please call for additional information and to schedule your Valentines Day Boudoir session today!
For Two days ONLY!
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These Gift Cards will make a great gift for anyone on your list this year. May be used towards any photography session and/or photographic prints from Tambi Lane Photography. Gift Cards expire 6 months from date of purchase.
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Join us at utilituSEW, Friday November 25-26th
You will be able to find Gift Cards from Tambi Lane Photography either at “Occupy Holiday” or online starting Friday.
Each gift card is valued at $200, but will be sold for
ONLY $125
on November 25-26th
All Gift Cards can be used towards any photography session or photographic prints from Tambi Lane Photography.
I tend to find half of my day spent in a car. Driving mindlessly around town, to the store, picking up the kids, running them around, to-and-from shoots. I drive…alot. During most of these mindless driving excursions I day dream of shoots, and ideas and log them away with the many others I have in my “for a rainy day” file. Your typical client isn’t looking for an extravagant shoot, but maybe they just don’t know that’s what they want yet??
This particular shoot came just about the time our home acquired the white rabbit…otherwise know as “Frank” But like many others, this type of shoot takes a village, and was quickly dismissed as a pipe dream, for a much later date. It takes the right village to pull this one off. What I quickly found is that I actually have this village at my finger tips! Chance meetings, fate, who knows….but when this group of creatives gets together…amazing things happen.
Meet my Super Hero gang….
Amy Moore, of MOD FOX style and Feather & Flea vintage rentals is a genius…I’m just gonna say it. I give her little direction, basically just an idea floating around in my head, and it’s almost as if we share a brain. Can she literally read my mind?? I am starting to wander, although she typically does is that much better than I ever thought I wanted.
Astacia Christenson, some of you may know her from White Bat, but she’s more than chunky knit hats and leather earrings (which I happen to be sporting as I type) She happens to be an amazing clothing stylist, and gave our “Alice” a unique look of her own. I couldn’t have been happier when I saw the finished costume. ( Think I even did a little bouncing) She also totes around some pretty cute children, one of which is featured in this shoot. Khaida, you are beautiful. Most importantly, inside.
Allison Murphy, she has Utillitu Sewing & Design. While Allison may have had more of a backseat on this project, her alterations of the costume and surprise props were just what we needed to complete the vision.
Now that you’ve met the “Fav Five” (myself included) we’ll move on to the more exciting stuff. The photos….Here are just a few. I have many, many more to edit.
If nothing more than inspiration for your next shoot, I hope you all enjoy this little labor of love. Lets get creative, think of your own concepts and make those family portraits more exciting next time. Redecorating a room and need some unique decor?? Engagement shoot?? The possibilities are endless. Whatever you do, think outside the box, step into the looking glass and do something BIG!
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kindergarten-11th grade
Take advantage of our new “outdoor studio”
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Tambi Lane
@Studio 3
50 SE Scott St. Suite 1
Bend, OR 97702
www.tambilane.com | 541.390.7666 | tambilane@msn.com
This past weekend was spent with my good friend, Amy Moore, of Feather & Flea Vintage Rentals. Together, we always make magic happen. This particular shoot started out as many do. An idea, perfectly played out by Amy, decorated to perfection, and I get to come in and capture the moments. We chose our models carefully. Megan, who just happens to be Amy’s niece, had hoped her boyfriend Jason might join her for a few shots. For weeks Amy shopped, scavenged, and prepped for our Farm Glam (as we now call it) shoot.
When all the details started coming together, we soon realized this shoot was going to be like no other. Jason had recently purchased a ring to give to Megan, awaiting the perfect moment to “pop the question” Being the romantics that both Amy and I are, we convinced Jason that our little shoot was going to be the perfect backdrop to make this moment a memorable one for the two of them.
Perfectly laid out vignettes were arranged. Much thought went into each outfit, and Jason was just a little unnerved. The shooting went on for hours, until the sun was at its perfect glow. The Golden Hour we call it. The shot was set up….and…watch what happens next.
One of the many wonderful parts of being a photographer is making these moments happen for people. For them to share forever with their friends and family, and cherish them years later. I was privileged to be a part of something so magical that night. Thank you to everyone involved for your parts. Jason and Megan, I wish you the best. You are so cute together, and I hope there are many more moments for me to catch for you in the future.
I love music. A guy with a guitar is my favorite…if they can actually sing, even better. Im not however the lover of music that knows all the great bands, the underground, unknown artists you experience before the rest of humanity finds them. I found John Butler a little later in life, but love him none the less.
To hear him live is unbelievable, his is a remarkable musician. He is know to bring even grown men to tears. Like no other concert I have ever been to, a JBT show is more of an experience than a show. Words cannot describe his performance, it is one you need to see to understand. I highly suggest, the next time this man steps foot on a stage in your area, you MUST go…and you will NOT regret it.
Here’s a little peak at the show. I caught just a glimpse on video and grabbed this fantastic photo my friend David Dornbusch took. ( hope you don’t mind, it is great!) You can also see more photos from last night, taken by Jill Rosell, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150267867263912.335269.195664903911
I found this blog post tonight. I have felt for a long time all of these words of wisdom, but never had the words to write them myself. It’s a road map for some, to keep us doing what we love to do without feeling like we need to compare ourselves to those around us….
A must read…and since I couldn’t have done or said this any better…in the words of Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai.
Click here to see the original post.
I get asked all the time, during workshops, in e-mails, in private messages, what words of wisdom I would give to a new and aspiring photographer. Here’s my answer.
- Style is a voice, not a prop or an action. If you can buy it, borrow it, download it, or steal it, it is not a style. Don’t look outward for your style; look inward.
- Know your stuff. Luck is a nice thing, but a terrifying thing to rely on. It’s like money; you only have it when you don’t need it.
- Never apologize for your own sense of beauty. Nobody can tell you what you should love. Do what you do brazenly and unapologetically. You cannot build your sense of aesthetics on a concensus.
- Say no. Say it often. It may be difficult, but you owe it to yourself and your clients. Turn down jobs that don’t fit you, say no to overbooking yourself. You are no good to anyone when you’re stressed and anxious.
- Learn to say “I’m a photographer” out loud with a straight face. If you can’t say it and believe it, you can’t expect anyone else to, either.
- You cannot specialize in everything.
- You don’t have to go into business just because people tell you you should! And you don’t have to be full time and making an executive income to be successful. If you decide you want to be in business, set your limits before you begin.
- Know your style before you hang out your shingle. If you don’t, your clients will dictate your style to you. That makes you nothing more than a picture taker. Changing your style later will force you to start all over again, and that’s tough.
- Accept critique, but don’t apply it blindly. Just because someone said it does not make it so. Critiques are opinions, nothing more. Consider the advice, consider the perspective of the advice giver, consider your style and what you want to convey in your work. Implement only what makes sense to implement. That doesn’t make you ungrateful, it makes you independent.
- Leave room for yourself to grow and evolve. It may seem like a good idea to call your business “Precious Chubby Tootsies”….but what happens when you decide you love to photograph seniors? Or boudoir?
- Remember that if your work looks like everyone else’s, there’s no reason for a client to book you instead of someone else. Unless you’re cheaper. And nobody wants to be known as “the cheaper photographer”.
- Gimmicks and merchandise will come and go, but honest photography is never outdated.
- It’s easier to focus on buying that next piece of equipment than it is to accept that you should be able to create great work with what you’ve got. Buying stuff is a convenient and expensive distraction. You need a decent camera, a decent lens, and a light meter. Until you can use those tools consistently and masterfully, don’t spend another dime. Spend money on equipment ONLY when you’ve outgrown your current equipment and you’re being limited by it. There are no magic bullets.
- Learn that people photography is about people, not about photography. Great portraits are a side effect of a strong human connection.
- Never forget why you started taking pictures in the first place. Excellent technique is a great tool, but a terrible end product. The best thing your technique can do is not call attention to itself. Never let your technique upstage your subject.
- Never compare your journey with someone else’s. It’s a marathon with no finish line. Someone else may start out faster than you, may seem to progress more quickly than you, but every runner has his own pace. Your journey is your journey, not a competition. You will never “arrive”. No one ever does.
- Embrace frustration. It pushes you to learn and grow, broadens your horizons, and lights a fire under you when your work has gone cold. Nothing is more dangerous to an artist than complacency.
Awhile back I had the opportunity to do a [b]eauty session with my friend Ann-Marie. You can see the details of that session here. It was inspiring, and led me to send an email to the St. Charles Cancer Center. Over the last few weeks we have been working out the details and are now ready to offer up a way for you to give back!
For all current cancer fighters, a [b]eauty session will be complimentary. For all other paid sessions, a donation will be made of $50 per session, to the St. Charles Cancer Center, in Bend Oregon. My hope is to inspire all of you, to help in this fight against Cancer. It’s a small act, but one that can make a difference in many ways.
A complimentary session will include a makeover, done at Oasis Day Spa, with the lovely Annie Simmons. You will then have a 1 hour session at the Studio. Your session will include (1) 8×10 print. Any other photos will be at an additional cost.
A paid session will include a makeover, and a 1 hour session ALL for $160. All prints are an additional charge. We will get back together after your session is complete for a full viewing at the studio, and you will also have access to an online viewing gallery. $50 of your session fee will be donated to the St. Charles Cancer Center.
If you have any other questions, feel free to call or email me. I hope to see you all in the Studio REAL SOON!
Tambi Lane and Vanilla Urban Threads are teaming up to make your senior portrait session spectacular! If you book and pay your non-refundable deposit, before Aug. 15th you will automatically be entered to WIN! (2) winners will be chosen to use (2) outfits found from Vanilla in their photo shoot, and have an opportunity to purchase those same outfits at a 50% discount!!
There are many ways to get yourself multiple entries.
1. BLOG ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY!, but make sure you comment at the end of this post with a link to get your additional entry.
2. FACEBOOK ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY!, be sure to “like” Tambi Lane Photography, and tag me in the post.
3. TWEET ABOUT IT!, and make sure you tag me there too….we wouldn’t want you to miss out on another shot at winning!
3. TELL YOUR FRIENDS! If you book a session, and a friend books a session , and mentions you sent them here…you will BOTH get another entry!
Winners will be chosen on the 15th at 5pm, so be sure to get your entries in before then! Good luck to you!
Everyone has always told me I have great hair….it’s thick, holds a curl and is always super easy to live with. I like my hair…most of the time. It’s one of the things that defines my style. I think I have a weird shaped head (or at least I imagine I do under this thick mane) I get super upset when I get a bad hair cut….I don’t want to live without my hair.
I look at these brave women who have survived chemo, traded in their hair for a beautiful scarf, and still manage to get up everyday and live…I wander if I would be one of those brave women if I had too. They’re eyes now show that they have a little more of life figured out then the rest of us, and they possess something that everyone unlike them does not.
Most women wouldn’t choose to loose their hair…but let me tell you a story of one women who did…..
My friend Anne-Marie. She’s a beautiful, energetic mom, of two beautiful girls. She’s a riot to be around, and has a huge, caring heart. A few weeks ago, Anne-Marie had a full head of dark hair.
In hopes of raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness during the “Pink Heals Tour”, Anne-Marie cut her hair. In the middle of a crowed parking lot, she let someone at her with a pair of clippers. “It’s just hair…it grows back” this is what she tells me when I ask her why? Here’s the video, courtesy of Matt Hand. https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150199611660432&comments, if you want to watch the process.
I watched this video imagining myself in her shoes…I’m not sure if I could do it. I asked Anne-Marie down to the studio, so I could capture her “new do” in style. She was radiant. I look at her with a new appreciation. She has courage. Her courage lends me to think more of the women who didn’t have a choice. The ones that were thrown into a situation without their consent. They are fighters. Their bald round heads are beautiful. They’re scars are war wounds, that should be celebrated. They ARE survivors.
Unfortunately not all can show the scars. We have all lost people to this awful disease. Recently my girls lost a grandma. We loved her….alot. She didn’t go quietly, she fought, until the very end. But we lost her. Small acts (like cutting your hair in support) will change this fate one day, we can only hope. Awareness IS key.
I talked with Anne-Maire a bit during our session together about why she chose this way to show her support. Here is a short video in her own words.
Though my support will be be different that that of Anne-Marie. I cant’ leave this experience and do nothing. I am offering to all the beautiful women out there, fighting this awful battle. currently in Chemotherapy, a [b]eaty session. Come down to the studio, just like Anne-Marie. All sessions for current fighters will be complimentary to you, along with (1) 8×10 print. If you are a women who is not fighting this battle, there is a way for you to show your support as well. $50 of your session fees will be donated to our local Breast Cancer Awareness Project.
Most people hear something referred to as “vanilla” and you think, boring, bland, blah… Don’t be deceived by it’s namesake – Vanilla Urban Threads is not your average store. Once you walk through the doors, the eclectic boutique atmosphere will pleasantly surprise you.
For all of you 2012 graduates, you are in luck! I am teaming up with vanilla urban threads to make your Senior Photo Experience fantastic! All you have to do is sign up on our email list. We’ll be sending out information soon on how to enter for our fabulous giveaway. You wont want to miss this one!
Everything is a little more fun with a bit of competition….go ahead and forward this to all of your friends!
