Look who finally made it!  All of two weeks late, here's new and perfect Sophie. She wanted to make sure everyone was ready.  Especially her big brother who happens to be a boxer, Tyson.
She's here. She's precious.  We're grateful.
Enjoy.

There was one spot of light in the middle of Sophie's new room.  And who more deserving of a spotlight?
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and another
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  Tyson, the Boxer, is a gentle and loving big brother.
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When a snow storm was due to hit during our shoot, Patricia and her family thought it was perfect timing.  I totally agree.  We headed over to Larz Anderson Park in Brookline and had a great time.  Sledding, snow ball fights, and record low temperatures.  Must be winter in Boston.
enjoy.
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I won Honorable Mention in the Texas Photographic Society's photo competition called:  Childhood.
The juror was Jamie Lee Curtis and in her Juror's Statement she wrote that she was looking for the "essence, joy, pain, play, boredom, frustration, and elation of childhood."
They tell me that there were 2,240 images submitted from 11 different countries. So, cool.  Very cool.  I'm pretty excited.  I can't go to the reception because 1. It's in Austin, and 2. I can't get to Austin because...I'll be in Chile!!!!  Rock.  More about that later. 
For now, here's the photograph that won me all that fame and all that fortune. I titled it 'Fear.'
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Tania R says:

Oh, Tara! That's one of my favorite photos of yours. When I first saw it, I emailed it to my sister, saying how perfectly it captures that moment of being a kid and so much wanting to be part of the crowd, trying so hard to get up the nerve to take that step. Heck, it captures moments I even have to this day! Your honorable mention is much, much deserved.

(01.07.10 @ 08:18 PM)
Luisa says:

I am so proud of you!!! This picture is perfect!! what am i saying...ALL your pictures are so beautiful and creative!! VIVA TARA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Jaime Richardson says:

Congratulations! That's the one I would have picked if I was the judge and had a million entries.
Well done!

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And to welcome 2010. 
In an attempt to toast a great year and to procrastinate learning some more Spanish, I've compiled a gathering of my favorite photographs from 2009.  My opinion might change next week, but here's what I came up with as of today, January 4th, 2010.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed me into their lives to photograph them.  Much love and I'll see you when winter lifts!
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Kelli Taylor says:

Great work! Keep it up in 2010! :)

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Wow.  This is the kindof shoot that spoils family photographers.  Alexander might be the most precious thing in the world and he full-on stares at the camera, squeals, and smiles a toothless grin from ear to ear.  Until he's hungry.  And then he chews on the inside of his elbow which is also pretty cute. 
I wish I lived in a village of Alexanders.
enjoy.
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Joanna says:

I looooooove him so much... he is such a cutie...
the greatest treasure of all...
Miss you all
xxx

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