I hope that you will indulge me and allow me to share some images of and about my sweet Nana, Jean.

All of these images were taken on February 9, 2011.

The date of her funeral.

I am so glad I have these photos.

Everything in the house is exactly as she left it.  From the notes on the fridge, to her tie-dye crocs under the living room table.

When I look at these images, I can still feel her with me.

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As much as I miss her, I will be of good courage and will choose to remember her with a smile.  The world lost one of its best people.  I wish you all had gotten the chance to know her.

Hold your loved ones tight, darlings.

{x}

Tara

Those little buttons you see up in the top corner – just under my logo – click ‘em!

Wedding Stories takes you to some of my favourite weddings.

Life and Loves takes you to engagement sessions, family sessions, and portraits I’ve shot.

The boudoir site is just about ready to launch, too.

Enjoy, and let me know what you think.

These will be updated very regularly, too.  Keep checking back for fresh eye candy!

A *huge* thank you to Chad Roberts of Chad Roberts Design for his ability to keep me on task, inspire me creatively, and just generally create magic in my world.

Happy browsing, lovers.

{x}

Tara

Le voir un jour
C’est mon rêve joli
J’ai deux amours
Mon pays et Paris

Manhattan est belle
Mais à quoi bon le nier
Ce qui m’ensorcelle
C’est Paris, c’est Paris tout entier

Paris was lovely (if not a tad chilly).  I’m rested, rejuvinated, and ready for the 2011 season.

I am also taking bookings for 2012.  Dates for the 2012 season are very limited – so book early, lovers!

P.S.  That’s me!

{x}

Tara

We’re off to LA, Paris, and London for a pre-season inspiration tour of some of my favourite places.

I will be responding to email while I’m gone (I just might be a tad slower than normal).

See you soon, lovers.

{x}

Tara

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]]> http://taramcmullen.com/archives/6606/feed 0 http://taramcmullen.com/archives/6361 http://taramcmullen.com/archives/6361#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:33:45 +0000 Tara http://taramcmullen.com/?p=6361 My little man is a 12-week old Boston Terrier.  His name is Angus.

He is adorable and has slept through the night since day 1.  I love him.

He looks a little different from most Bostons – most have brown eyes and mostly black fur on their heads.  When I was researching the breed, I stumbled across Angus and did a little investigating into the blue-eyed Bostons.

Turns out that many of these oddly-coloured pups are deaf.

I have my suspicions that Angus is, too.

He doesn’t respond to noise, my voice, clapping, or even my very loud off-key singing.  He does, however, respond to hand signals and is the snuggliest little bug ever.

(He furthermore looks dashing in argyle.)

Anyone coming to the studio will likely have an encounter with Mr. Angus.

He loves cuddling, sleeping, cuddling, napping, cuddling, snoozing, and occasionally chewing like a rabid piranha.

Did I mention he loves to cuddle? 

Come on by to say hi anytime!

{x}

Tara

2010 was a year in fast-forward.

The velocity of change was such that I barely remember sleeping, eating, or much else for that matter.

Luckily I have LOTS of photographs to remind me of the moments I’ve shared with all of you.

When I look back on 2010 I think of growth and development in my business.

A growth far beyond anything that I could have imagined.

From Toronto to LA to Seattle to Vancouver to Asheville to Jamaica to New York :: I am so lucky.

I have finished out this year with 30+ weddings on the books, and 60+ new friends.

That is probably the best part about what I do :: just about all of my clients become dear friends.

I am so lucky to have all of you in my life.

Thank you for making this year so incredible.  I can’t wait to see what 2011 has in store.

Below is a collection of a few of my favourite images from 2010 – Enjoy!

{x}

Tara

Thankyouthankyouthankyou :: Scarlet, Chad, Emma, Stacey, Ivy, Hayley, Kristin, John, Calla, Catherine, Rebecca, Lily.

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]]> http://taramcmullen.com/archives/6132/feed 11 http://taramcmullen.com/archives/6093 http://taramcmullen.com/archives/6093#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:18:38 +0000 Tara http://taramcmullen.com/?p=6093 It’s Chrismukkah!

Enjoy the holidays, lovers.  And to all you newly engaged :: 2011 is thisclose to being fully booked.

Of course, 2012 inquiries are warmly welcomed.

I will be out of the office until December 28th to spend some time with loved ones.

Feel free to send emails – I’ll be checking in…

In the meantime, snuggle up with your loved ones and have a little cocao.  Take some time to enjoy.  I certainly will.

{x}

Tara

I am an honest-to-goodness believer in projecting.  As in putting things out to “The Universe”.  Apparently when you want something to happen, you’re supposed to make it real in some way — write it down, or maybe tell someone.  Well, I’m doing both :: I’m writing it in the blog, and therefore telling every who reads it!

Remember, I have a camera and a passport, and I will go anywhere — the more exotic, the better!

THE LIST ::

1.  Newfoundland ::  The smaller the town, the better.

2.  Thailand + Bali :: Magic.

3.  Tofino, British Columbia :: Or any coastal city/town in B.C.  Especially here.  Booked/shot — Agassiz, BC.  Still waiting on Tofino!

4.  A cottage community outside of Toronto :: Intimate, family-oriented, laid-back.  Booked!  Stay tuned for this one coming in 2011.

5.  Prince Edward Island :: This province holds a very special place in my heart (as does the entire East Coast for that matter).  Booked!  Lilly + Dave partytimes in 2011!

6.  New Orleans :: The culture, the food, the life!

7.  Tobermory, ON :: You can’t beat that crystal blue water.

8.  Italy :: Anywhere in Italy.  Absolutely anywhere.

9.  France :: I can hardly imagine how amazing this would be.  Paris, the South…sigh.

10.  New York, NY :: Isn’t this on everyone’s wish list?

11.  Your backyard  :: Because as a little girl I watched Father of the Bride over and over, and their wedding was in their backyard.  Bonus points if you have Frank + Howard as your wedding coordinators!  Booked!  Coming in July of 2010 (Minus Frank + Howard)

12.  Vegas :: I don’t have to elaborate on this one, do I?  : )

13.  Salt Spring Island, British Columbia :: I know I kind of covered this in #3, but sometimes it helps to be specific!

14.  Scotland and/or Ireland ::  With a name like “Tara McMullen”, it seems only right.

15.  Japan :: Traditions, colours, love.  Need I say more?

16.  Muskoka, ON ::  Classy + cottage = one great wedding.

17.  India :: The colours, the culture…imagine it…

18.  In a vineyard in any city, and any country.  Booked!  Coming October 2010!

19.  The Ice Hotel in Quebec :: could it be any more Canadian than amour over ice?

20.  Somewhere completely private, tucked away in the middle of nowhere – just the two of you + me.  The perfect elopement.

I will update when I book any (all!) of these places one-by-one.

~ Tara

Agassiz, British Columbia for Katelynn + Janez in May, 2010.  Photo by my amazing second shooter, Scarlet.

P.S. It was raining (does it do anything else in BC?!).  My pants were very, very wet : )

If you’re needing a little bit of a style update, check out Fuss.  And when you’re here, come visit me – my studio is in the same building.

Fuss Hair Studio ::

1093 Queen Street East 416. 469. 0006

Great hair, right?  I know.

Wedding posts coming soon!

{x} Tara

Meet my new office!

Lucy is my dear friend Scarlet’s new puppy.  I am in love.  We did a little shoot with her today in my new office in Leslieville.  Come visit anytime!

Happy long weekend!

P.S. Regular wedding-themed blogging will resume next week : )