Hey there! It’s Tiff, the one behind the camera magic over at Tiff's Touch Photography! I’m just out here juggling life like a circus performer—mom, wife, worker bee, and creative spirit all rolled into one. Seriously, how do I even hit my daily water intake goal, let alone eat healthy and squeeze in a workout? (What’s that? A workout? Aren't those just fancy furniture? Or to hang your laundry on?)
On top of that, I’m making precious memories with my kiddos, sneaking in quality time with my husband, trying to remember my nightly face wash routine (okay, let’s be real, it happens... sometimes), and don’t even get me started on the vitamins and meds! But you know what? I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m loving this beautiful chaos every single day! 💖
"Let’s jump right into our exciting topic for today! How did this girl embark on her photography adventure? While I can’t speak for every mom out there, I know that when my first son was born, I was eager to get my hands on a camera—can you believe he’s turning 21 this May? I wanted to capture every precious moment of his early days. I was thrilled to soak in every quirky little thing he did—every adorable expression, every delightful mess, and that twinkle in his eye. It was all about freezing those beautiful moments in time!"
A few years back, something exciting was brewing in the world of photography! Digital cameras were just about to become the next big thing, but I was all about that classic vibe with my first camera—a charming film Canon Rebel SLR (more on what an SLR is in another post, I promise!). There’s just something magical about the crispness of film images that, to me, digital just can’t quite capture. Using a film camera is like embarking on a mini-adventure! Remember the thrill of taking your rolls of film to be developed and then eagerly waiting for the results? If you didn’t have a one-hour photo lab nearby, the suspense could be intense! How many stunning shots would you get from that 36-exposure roll? So many folks today won’t get to experience that exciting anticipation, and I think that’s a bit of a bummer!
I never imagined the incredible journey that film camera would take me on! What began as just snapping pictures of my son quickly turned into an adventure with my niece, who was just four at the time. I thought, "Why not take her out to the lake for a fun little photoshoot?" With her rosy cheeks, golden hair, and bright blue eyes, she was absolutely the cutest model I could have wished for! I still remember that thrill of holding the prints in my hands after what felt like an eternity waiting for them to arrive. I stared at the photos, completely amazed, thinking, "Did I really take these?" They looked fabulous—like, really fabulous! At first, I thought maybe it was just a fluke because I was using a "fancy" camera. So, I decided to take my sister out for a shoot, too. The waiting felt endless—wasn’t my son supposed to be a teenager by the time I got those prints back? But guess what? My sister’s photos turned out fantastic as well! By this point, I was excited to share my work with everyone. I craved those reactions! I wanted to know if my excitement was all in my head or if I was onto something real. The responses I got were overwhelmingly positive, and I was completely taken aback. Honestly, I’ve never been known for my athletic skills, and luck hasn’t exactly been my best friend. Straight A’s? Not my thing either! But here I was, feeling talented for the very first time, discovering something that came so naturally to me. Little did I know, it was just the beginning of an amazing adventure that lay ahead!
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