for those of you who are wondering what's been happening with tippy and i, well...we've been super busy this summer with lots of shoots, and weddings. it's been an amazing year for us, and we do have alot of blogging to do. but to at least update you with what's going on for christmas, here ya go...

we can't believe it's already time for christmas photography again!!! this year at blue orchid we have some amazing new photo ops for you to choose from for your christmas pics. from traditional, to playful, to ultra-chic, you will find a session that fits you and your family best! our christmas special is $100, and includes a 30 minute session, with 25 GORGEOUS cards. you will have various choices of card design. and with our new and improved style of editing, you will see super fast turn-around!!! our special will start on november 3rd and last through november 15th. make sure to book early, as spaces are limited!

call the studio to book your appointment or for more details...til then, bundle up, it's going to be a cold one this year!!!

lots of love...the blue orchid girls - tara & tippy

things are a changin'...

sending all our blog readers a good morning and hallelujah that it's sunday! tippy and i have been super busy this past month, and just got back from an awesome seminar in atlanta that has us buzzing!!! (check back for more info on our roadtrip!) i just wanted to give you all a heads up that things are a changin' here at the blue orchid compound!!! we are super excited at the changes that are coming! please keep checking back with us for new and exciting things that are taking place in locust and beyond!!!

love love love-t

courtney+dan

what a great wedding this was!!! don't get me wrong, i LOVE all of our weddings, but this was a friends wedding. i got to hang out with alot of my peeps, some who i don't see very often and catch up on everyones stories!! it was a beautiful day nothing could have made it better!!!! congratulations court and dan, i hope you enjoy many, many, many years looking back at these beautiful memories.

:)tiff
oh and the rest will be up really soon---we have been super swamped!!!

bryson is 4 months too!!!!

bryson and hannah are cousins, they were born only few days apart. they are so different too!! bryson was really amazed with the camera, but they both loved their daddys. bryson is also in our 1 year program and has too grown soo much!! its hard to believe when we see them next they will be crawling! check back in to see us chasing them!!!

~tippy

hannah is 4 months!!!!!

hannah just turned the big 4months!!! hannah is in our 1 year program, as she grows we get to document all of her changes. it seems like yesterday she was a newborn, so tiny--now she has changed sooo much and looks like daddy to me!! she will be back in a few months, check back in on her!! see ya soon hannah!!!
tip:)

western exposure: the stanly county chamber business after hours-western region

well howdy pardners...sorry...i couldn't resist...the stanly county chamber of commerce held their "western exposure" in locust in april. there was a huge crowd of members there. food, fun, free-bies, and fotos... :) tippy and i had the blubooth out and i must say people had a great time with it! we enjoyed ourselves, and i even won an awesome basket filled with summer goodies! thanks lisa for letting us be a part of this business after hours. we had such a great time and can't wait for the next one!!! t :)

the beautiful stanly county outstanding teen...miss brittany barbee :)

i'm sure cashaun deserved it... *wink*

my long lost childhood friend, darren and his lady melissa :)

the exquisite nonnie...

you guys are supposed to be looking at me!!!

givin' some captain...

oooh la la...

the ever-sweet katrina :)

i absolutely love this photo of dr. watts...she's my hero :)

mug shot photo :)

the lovely manda :)

i need some macaroni and cheese immediately please :)

oh my word, i won...and what a face...eeeks!!!