May 28, 2018
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Business, Tether
By
tamia
It's been a while! For the past year and some change, I've been busy creating Tether, a community and agency for creative image-makers like photographers, stylists, producers, and more. It's been a fun ride and I've learned a lot about myself, building a brand, and the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.
As much as I'd like to have it all figured out, I don't—which is very uncomfortable for me—but I'd like to share what I have learned
May 9, 2017
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Shopping
By
tamia
Long time, no blog! I have plenty to share (or do I?), but as of now, I'm jumping back into the blogging game with a dope Thread Cincinnati giveaway: a $125, $75, and $50 gift card to Cincinnati Premium Outlets.
Before you enter--and you should--let me just reiterate my love for Off 5th and mention that I found some fantastic sandals at Nine West, a cute shirt and denim jacket at J. Crew Factory, and several fun home goods
February 24, 2017
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C'est Ma Vie
By
tamia
You know how it doesn't feel like you've really cleaned until you've moved some furniture around?
While Spring is technically weeks away, the recent warm spell has me in a clean-up-and-clear-out mood that extends to my online home as well. This weekend, I'll be putting proverbial paper over my digital windows and rebuilding TheStyleSample.com to better reflect my updated brand. There will still be a blog, but I'm putting more focus on what I actually do--and I
January 31, 2017
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Tips and Advice
By
tamia
This may seem like a "duh" statement, but I'll say it anyway:
In order to get what you want, you have to know what you want.
Right. Duh.
But you'd be surprised how often clients go into a photo shoot without a clear plan.
Most people have vague ideas about what they want out of a shoot, but until we can project thoughts into each others' minds Star Trek-style, a shot list is the best way to communicate exactly
January 11, 2017
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Travel
By
tamia
The weather outside may or may not be frightful, but one place isn't having these problems: San Diego. While it does, in fact, rain in Southern California (Tony Toni Tone LIED y'all), the weather is pleasingly temperate year-round. There's an ocean, of course, as well as parks, mountains, and trees with fruit on them(!) in addition to plenty of good food and fun spots to explore. Here's what you should do:
1 // TAKE THE FERRY TO