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Welcome to the TFJ Photography Blog!

Hi, this is your first stop for TFJ Photography where you will find teasers from recent portrait sessions, little peaks into my life and even an occasional joke that I can't help but pass on. If you would like to visit my website please use the link at the top. I love knowing that you stopped by, so please leave a comment and say "HI".

I am back to booking Portrait Sessions after taking a short break to enjoy our new baby girl and my Favorite Munchkins.

I am looking for Senior Reps for the Class of 2010 and I have Awesome Referral Bonuses for 2009 (Be sure to check it out!). You can also sign up for my Monthly Newsletter to be the first to hear about contests and specials that I am offering!

You can view my Available Appointments and book your session at my awesome NEW ONLINE SCHEDULER!


A little about me ... My name is Tabitha Frohardt-Johnson and I am a mother to three hilarious kids, a wife to an amazing man and a photographer. I specialize in candid natural light photography and I shoot exclusively on location {with the exception of newborns}. I love to capture what makes each person beautiful. It could be their big blue eyes, a big toothless smile, freckles or a toddler's pout. These traits are what make you "Beautifully You" and I love to capture these little details in my portraits.

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© 2009 TFJ Photography - All of the images displayed here are the property of TFJ Photography, unless otherwise noted. The images displayed here are my sole creative work. They may not be used, displayed, blogged, copied or downloaded without my permission. The session teasers posted here are only for your viewing pleasure. Thank You!

Sneak Peak – Kayla {Frisco TX Photographer}

Just a quick sneak peak at the impromptu session from tonight!

I love you Kayla!

Never a Lazy Day …. {Child Photographer Frisco, TX}

This past weekend was anything but quiet and boring!  Here’s a very tiny peak at what I was up too …

Full sneak peaks coming soon!

I Heart Faces: All About Baby

There’s a fun weekly contest over at I Heart Faces and I decided to enter this week with the image below.  It’s not your typical portrait with a smile and a perfectly posed little one, but this portrait makes me laugh and smile every time I look at it and that’s what a great image should do!  So, wish me luck …

I’m a Sucker … {Frisco TX Child Photographer}

I had this great idea last week to bribe (nope I’m not above bribery!) Brooke with a sucker to get her to sit and let me not only take her picture but also to let me put anything I could get in her hair or on her head!  (She only wants to wear bunny ears these days.)  So, I got the biggest sucker I had and dressed her up all cute … totally thinking that I had out smarted her this time!  Well, things started off good …

but quickly ended up like this!

and NO … I promise she is NOT the love child of Gary Busey!!

Memorial Day Sale – 16×20 Canvas Gallery Wraps $115 – Save $50!

I only have 6 of the awesome 16×20 Canvas Gallery Wraps pre-ordered for the super low price of $115 (Reg $165).  So, if you held a session and you really wanted one of the images as a Canvas now is a great time to spoil yourself with wonderful images of those you love.  The sale will last until the 6 available canvases are gone.

Also, if you are planning a family session this fall you can claim one of the canvases for your session by simply placing a deposit of $65.  Then after you session is held you can pick the image that you want to have printed.  :)

Here’s a little reminder of what the Canvas Gallery Wraps look like too …

Please feel free to email me at Tabitha@TFJPhotography.com if you have any questions.

Welcome Little One … Braden Christopher Johnson!

We are SO happy to share that our little man has arrived!  He was born eight days early on Thursday May 6th weighing 8lbs 11oz and measuring 21 inches.  What a sweet baby boy he is too!  He has a very laid back personality and is also a good sleeper so far.  Although he seems to have his Daddy’s appetite and has gained just under 1lb within his first 14 days!  Which is super impressive considering he lost half a pound after birth!

Enough chatting … let’s get to the pictures!

I love this one and my awesome eBay find … “Squirt” vintage crate!

The super cute Elf Hat is by Charbridge Hats.

One of my favorites!  The hat seems to weigh a ton and squish his little face!

Another Elf Hat from Charbridge Hats

This is the most he would bend … which explains why I was SO miserable during this pregnancy!  He definitely prefers to be stretched out.

I was SO excited to find this awesome wagon at McKinney Trade Days a couple of months ago and even more excited that it was a steal!  The “Glee” Hat is by Angel!

Don’t you just LOVE this hilarious Faux Hawk Hat!?!  It’s by Angel too!

Here he is at 14 days old with his sweet pouty lips!

Thank you to everyone for your well wishes while I was in the hospital and after!  It’s amazing having such wonderful family, friends and clients!

On Maternity Leave ….

MATERNITY LEAVE:

Just a reminder that I am on maternity leave until late this summer/early fall while we welcome our newest addition to our family.  I can’t wait for him to arrive and to share images of him and some fun new props that I have been collecting!  I hope you all have a wonderful summer.  I look forward to seeing you this fall for family sessions!

It must be Spring …. the Bluebonnets arrived!

My littlest sweet pea is not the biggest fan of nature! HAHA!  To be honest until this past weekend she would hardly put a toe into the grass.   The image above and below really show how much she loved being sat in some random field!!

Notice the toes sticking up from the flowers … She was trying to not touch the grass!!  I love it!

Eye contact from 2 out of 3 isn’t bad!  Can’t you tell they were all SO excited to be there.  :)

I just love this one! Bree is such a Mini Mommy to Brooke.

Thank you for visiting my little blog!

Look Who’s 2 … Ian!

Two weeks ago Brooke & I had a play date with Nicole and her little cutie pies and since we were together I did a little mini session to celebrate Ian being 2.

I just loved his vintage style tricycle and so did Brooke.  I guess I know what she needs.

Wow, it’s hard getting this guy in one place!  His poor Mommy has her work cut out for her keeping up with him.  He’s all boy!

Sweet little Isabella brought me flowers too!  I just love this age.

St. Patty’s Day Wedding: Kim & Chris

 I was (am) super honored to help celebrate Chris & Kim’s wedding this past March on St. Patty’s Day!  They are such a FUN couple and I love that went the road less traveled by having an intimate ceremony in the middle of the week.  Everything was very non-traditional … except their declaration of love for one another!  I almost cried listening to them say their vows … and that’s not just because of my pregnancy hormones.

Here’s just a peak at their big day …

They read their vows from their iPhones and even made my day by bringing along fun props!

 Notice their green converse?!?  Kim’s had the date on the back too.

 

 Both rings had a special message engraved inside too!   

Congratulations Kim & Chris!  May your marriage be blessed!

 

March Mini Sessions – 3/27 and 3/28!

I’ve had lots of emails about my availability for Spring sessions and I apologize to everyone that I have been slow to reply. It’s been a tough decision between working or not before Baby Boy Johnson arrives this summer.  This pregnancy has been a bit more difficult than the last so I have been trying to take it easy to make sure that I am up to working.  Finally, I think I am … as long as no one teases me about waddling!  Besides, I miss being behind the camera and I am missing all my new friends!

 

So, I’m going to be offering Mini Sessions and TWO regular sessions the last weekend of March.  The following times are available:

Saturday March 27th – Downtown McKinney {Great Urban Location}

2:30pm – Mini Session Available
3pm – Mini Session Available
3:30pm – Mini Session Available.
4pm – Mini Session Available.
4:30pm – Regular Session Available

Examples of the McKinney Location are HERE, HERE and HERE!

Sunday March 28th – Addison Park Location {Beautiful grassy area with stream and bridge}

2:30pm – Mini Session Available
3pm – Mini Session Available
3:30pm – Mini Session Available
4pm – Mini Session – BOOKED
4:30pm – Regular Session – BOOKED

Examples of the Addison Location are HERE, HERE and HERE!

 Session Pricing:

Mini Session Fee: $150 per Family up to 4
- 20 minute photo session
- 15 minutes of my time in my digital darkroom to edit the proofs.
- 2 to 6 (or more) Handcrafted proofs of your session for your consideration presented in a private online gallery.
- CD for printing the images as 8×10 or smaller.

Regular Session Fee: $125 per Family up to 4
- No Prints are included with this session package.
- Up to a 90 minute photo session for up to four.
- Unlimited digital pictures taken during your session to ensure that the perfect moment is captured.
- 2-3 hours of my time in my digital darkroom to edit the proofs.
- 10-25 Handcrafted proofs of your session for your consideration presented in a private online gallery for 30 days ($25 fee for additional time).
- $25 for each additional person over four.

I am expecting these to fill up quickly so email me at Tabitha@TFJPhotography.com to schedule your session!