“I first came across Tricia on a blind internet search for senior photographers. Once I saw her work, I knew she had to be my senior photographer.  Luckily, my mother agreed!  My shoot was about a year in the making, but Tricia remained in contact with us throughout the whole process- always sending us little notes and ideas or pinning to my Pinterest board.  I was incredibly impressed with how thorough she was with location-scouting, even though she wasn’t familiar with my area!  On the day of the shoot, she made me feel at ease; I felt like I was just hanging out with my best friends.  Everything came together beautifully and I am forever thankful to Tricia for capturing this moment in time.  I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

~Meredith

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Megan has such an infectious personality.  You don’t have to be around her 5 mins without feeling like she’s been your best friend for years – seriously!  I absolutely adore her!  And just as equally, I adore her parents!!  They made me feel so welcome and so at home!!  I spent hours talking with them at both the order session and order delivery!!  I could have spent all day there if they had let me!  ;)  It’s not often you get to meet a family so involved in one another’s lives.  Everyone is generally so busy these days, so to witness such a close family was truly an honor.  You could really see the love this family has for one another.  It was really very special and I am so grateful to have met each one of them!

Ok, side note….I often joke about my seniors resembling celebrities.  I swear, the entire session I was trying to figure out who Megan reminded me of and finally afterwards – I figured it out!  She’s a cross between Mackenzie Lintz, a young Elizabeth McGovern and then of course, throw a little Snow White into the mix!  Voila!  Megan meets a collage of celebrities: young, old, and cartoon!  HA!  :)   Seriously though, do you all see it!?

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“My experience with Tricia was absolutely perfect.  From the start, Tricia has been professional and fabulous.  Before meeting, I was a little bit hesitant just because I had never really done anything like this.  I was soon relieved after we hit it off and soon became best friends.  Throughout the whole process, Tricia has made me feel so comfortable and beautiful.  She worked with deadlines and my crazy schedule and I couldn’t thank her enough for that.  I had such a fun time at my shoot and the pictures exceeded my wildest expectations.  I would highly recommend Tricia to any senior who wants a professional, personal, and fun photographer.  Thanks for letting me “slay the scene” with you for the day!”

~ Megan

“From the first time we contacted Tricia Toker Photography, we were treated with professionalism!  Not only is she talented and creative, she knows how to run her business!  She is organized, a fabulous coach and creative!  She has a natural talent for making the girls feel relaxed through out the photo shoot.  Megan had a really fun day, she felt beautiful and looked like a star!  The final product was incredible.  I am mostly impressed with the phone app too!  I have used it a lot more than I thought I would to show our friends and family and to enjoy reminding me of what a great young lady we have and how she will be missed when she heads off to college.  Thank you Tricia for a great experience!”

~ Pamela (Megan’s Mom)

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Want to see strong and courageous…this is Meredith.  Without a doubt, one of the strongest young ladies that I have ever met.

We don’t often meet people that make us take a long, hard look at ourselves and realize that some of the things that we think are important, really aren’t so significant after all.  We don’t often get to meet people that face challenges every day and yet they put on a happy face every time we see them.

Meredith did all this and more every time I spoke to her or met with her.  Without even trying or maybe even realizing it, Meredith touched my life in ways I’m sure she didn’t even realize, but I have to thank her.  For her laughter, her resilience and for just being silly.  And oh yeah, for telling me that having her senior portraits and going to see Katy Perry were the highlights of her senior year.  That was pretty darn cool!  ;)

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Makeup – Laura Briscoe Makeup Artistry

Guess what day it is??  Nope – not Hump day and this isn’t the Geico Camel commercial, although, I do love that commercial!  :)

It’s actually the final day to enter Chic Critique Forum‘s Chic Magazine Cover Contest!

I am so excited to enter one of Kathryn Dickerson’s images from our Once Upon a Summer styled shoot!  This is my submission for Issue 7!

Wish me luck!  I would be ecstatic to see this on the cover.  *fingers crossed*   Every little bit helps right?!  ;)  Have a great weekend everyone!

Makeup:  Laura Briscoe Makeup Artistry

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I wasn’t sure that this shoot would ever happen.  We’d been planning since last year…literally.  We had husbands building spinning wheels and aunts making custom tulle skirts and tutus.  We had model recasts and location changes.  We had to postpone three different times due to weather and oh yeah…the police showed up on the day of the shoot!

So you can see, it’s like the little engine that could – except it’s “Once Upon a Summer” and here is your sneak peek…

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Makeup – Laura Briscoe Makeup Artistry
Hair – Staci Gibbs- Freelance Makeup Artist
Models – Kathryn Dickerson, Devan Heyburn, Casey DeArmon
“Helper Extraordinaire” – Parker Thompson

If you’ve been following the blog at all lately, you may already know how much I adore Greater Atlanta Christian’s Kayla Puzas and her recent senior session!   It’s probably no surprise then that I would select one of her images as my submission for Issue 6 of the Chic Critique Forum‘s Chic Magazine Cover Contest.  :)

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“After looking for weeks for a photographer for her Senior Portfolio shots, my daughter chose Tricia Toker.  She definitely chose the right photographer.  From the first meeting Tricia and Devan hit it off.  Tricia has a fun energy that my 18 year old responded to immediately.  After the first meeting it was full speed ahead.

The day for the shoot was a cold day.  Despite the weather, Tricia could pull so much out of Devan on film.  The experience was so much fun for her: from the beginning with Laura Briscoe doing make up, to the shoot itself.  The day was full of laughter!  It was not a chore for Devan.  Despite the cold, she would have gone on forever.

Tricia can relate so naturally to a teen girl that she brings out amazing shots.  She puts them at ease.  They forget anyone is watching.  It was just her and Tricia having a blast, trying new things.  Tricia has a vision through the camera that is incredible.  This has not just been a business adventure.  I believe the two have cemented a great friendship as well.

Devan now cannot get enough time in front of a camera!”

-Doreen

(Devan’s mom)

It’s time for the Chic Critique Forum‘s Chic Magazine Cover Contest!  This time, I’m submitting one of Devan’s images for the upcoming Issue 5!

Trying to pick One of Devan’s images was close to impossible…. but here it is!

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“My daughter Maili found Tricia Toker through Facebook and was telling me about wanting to use Tricia to do her Senior pictures while she was in her Junior year.  I was not sure what to expect so I researched Tricia’s website and liked her Facebook page as well, so that I could become familiar with her style and work.  My daughter is famous for wanting to do something and changing her mind at the last minute, however with Tricia this was not the case!  Maili insisted on using Tricia for her Senior pictures and I am glad we did.

Maili’s pictures came out better than I could have ever expected.  The heart and soul that Tricia puts into her work makes using the word “work”  to describe what she does an understatement.  You can see the passion and dedication that Tricia has for photography in every shot she takes!

Tricia’s photos exceeded all of my expectations, which made eliminating shots of our daughter nearly impossible!  I would recommend Tricia Toker Photography for anyone who is looking for a  Senior Photographer  who will truly capture the true beauty of their daughter and make the day 100% about them and the vision they had in mind for their Senior pictures!”

-Tammie

(Maili’s mom)

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Today is the day!

I get to share with everyone that one of Savannah’s images from the “Dreams of Fame” Styled Shoot has been published in CHIC Magazine’s “Dream” Issue!

Every time an image that I shot gets recognized, I am more than excited.  It may sound silly, but it really is an honor!  And this being the first time I have had an image in a physical, hold in your hands magazine truly is one of the best feelings and I’m so grateful!    Thank you to CHIC magazine and to everyone that participated in this shoot and helped contribute to this image (Laura, Casey, Savannah, Angela, Linda)!

For more from the original styled shoot, click to see PART 1,  PART 2, PART 3.

CHIC magazine has also given me the opportunity to giveaway one FREE digital copy of the “Dream” Issue!  How awesome is that?!    For your chance to win, use the widget below to enter.  Some actions are worth a point.  Some are even worth more points and that totally gives you a better chance to win!!   Tweeting about the giveaway can be done daily and that gives you extra points!!  You have until Sunday to enter, so don‘t miss out! :)

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If, by chance, you are not the lucky winner, don’t worrry!!  You can still purchase either the print or digital version!

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I just wanted to Thank all of my wonderful clients, friends, family and everyone else who made 2012 such a wonderful year.

I used to try to do a year end top 10, but I gave up that because I could never narrow it down.  I still can’t, so here are just a FEW favorites from this year:

I hope that 2013 brings each of you many more magical memories!  :)

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Merry Christmas Eve everyone!!

I got to spend last weekend being a little Christmas elf, spreading good cheer!

I wanted to give each of my Class of 2013 clients a little something for the holidays as a Thank You and since I LOVE storyboards, I made one for each of them!

While the weather was not so cheerful that day, I hope that I brought a little joy to each of my seniors and their families.  :)

and lastly…I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas!   

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