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09-30-09

Happy Fall!

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I love this season.  The colors, the crisp air, the football, and knowing that all of the best holidays are right around the corner.  Oh and the candy corn.  Lots of it.  I no longer buy candy corn for my house, because I've been known to down a bag in a day.  It's not a good sight.

I didn't have many fall decorations since I lived in an apartment for so long, but now that Jay and I have a house I couldn't resist a little fall shopping spree.  Even just a few decorations has made our living room feel so much more homey - I love it!  Just thought I'd share a few fun fall images to get everyone in the fall spirit:)

I loved how my mantel turned out!

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AND THEN - I got home the other day to a package on my front step.  I couldn't remember ordering anything online, and when I saw it was from my sister I got REALLY excited.  You see, she used to send me packages full of holiday goodness when I was in college, and that was always SO exciting.  So when I saw I had a package from her I was so excited I only made it as far as my kitchen before I threw all of my stuff on the ground and tore into it:)

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So fun!

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Again, I was so excited that I didn't get past my kitchen floor before I set everything out to see what I got.  Don't mind my refrigerator in the background:)

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She even included 2 presents for Jay - a Grill Meister apron:

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And a grilling cookbook - I can't wait until he makes dinner with one of these recipes:)

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Here is a few more fall images:)

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I think this guy is my favorite:)

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Happy Fall!  Hope everyone is having a great season!

PS - Thanks Mess, for sending me the fall package!  You're the best sister:)

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Alexandra - October 6, 2009 - 12:52 pm

Loooove them :)

Josie - JP Event Design - October 6, 2009 - 11:29 am

love it tina! I’m so jealous of your goodies box and your ADORABLE mantle!

Mary - October 5, 2009 - 10:08 am

You are too sweet my little Tina! I want those lanterns on your fireplace…if you find them missing…

Joanna Garcia - October 1, 2009 - 6:54 pm

You are such a good decorator. Did you take the photo on top of the mantel? Just gorgeous.

Libby - October 1, 2009 - 3:26 pm

Was there anything in the package for me like the good ol’ days?

Jess - October 1, 2009 - 3:17 pm

I love your mantel! I did the leaves on mine too…so festive! The little pumpkin guy is so cute, where did you get him? I know, I know, the last thing I need is more decorations! Happy Fall!

Roanna - October 1, 2009 - 12:54 pm

so adorable!! the decorations look awesome, looks like it’s straight out of a magazine!

Lauren - October 1, 2009 - 9:49 am

i LOVE the mantel pic!! It does look so much more homey :) happy fall to you too!

09-25-09

Two Paper Dolls: AIGA “New to You” Event

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Vanessa of Two Paperdolls asked me to shoot an event they hosted at their design center last night, so of course I didn't hesitate to join in:)  They hosted the AIGA "New to You" series, which is an annual lecture series where different creative small businesses in Philly speak to the guests about the history of the business, and how they grew their businesses to where it is today.  Then the Two Paperdolls employees gave us a tour of their letterpress area, and gave all the guests a cool letterpress gift:)  Here are some of the shots from last night:

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All of the delicious treats:

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Here are the AIGA folks, talking about the invitation for the "New to You" event, which Two Paperdolls designed:

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Here is Vanessa doing her thing:

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A few more of Vanssa, showing some of her handy-work:

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Is it wrong that I covet her boots??  I LOVE them.  I need them.  Now.  :)

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I loved all of the things hanging on their walls in the letterpress area (if you look at the picture on the top right, you can see a picture of Alison Conklin's awesome letterpress business cards - she is the one who took the awesome shots of me in my header!):

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Then Scott from Two Paperdolls gave a demonstration on their letterpress.  It starts like this:

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Then at the pull of a handle turns out like this!  Voila!

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The final product that each guest was able to take home:

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It was packed in their studio!

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Loved these little cut-outs:

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Can I mention again how much I love how their space is decorated?  Vanessa, can you please come decorate my house??  I'd love you forever!  Hah:)

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They also had some of their work on display:

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I had a great night hanging out at the event, Vanessa - thanks for asking me to come get some shots!

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Jaime - October 9, 2009 - 2:14 pm

OMG I love me some Brown Betty cupcakes…did you get to eat one??? haha

Maria - September 30, 2009 - 3:33 pm

Hi Tina!

LOVE the site as always, your pics are gorgeous! I started my photography class and I absolutely love it! I’m learning a ton and I bought that book you recommended. :D I’m so excited to start learning how to take great photos.

As for the boots, I think they have those exact ones or at least VERY close to it at target! They were only 30 bucks I think which is an awesome price for some awesome boots.
Take Care!

Krista - September 29, 2009 - 3:44 pm

These photos captured the event perfectly!
The work that Two Paper Dolls creates is simply beautiful.
Thanks to the group for having all of us in your “home”!

Maggie Moore - September 28, 2009 - 9:10 am

Thanks, Tina! The photos are great :) We had a lot of fun hosting the AIGA and our fellow creatives. And thanks for the props about our studio – it’s such a great space thanks to the super talented Winnie King of Environments HC: http://environmentshc.com

Gail - September 28, 2009 - 8:47 am

OMG – everything they do is INCREDIBLE! I’m a bit of a card/font/letterpress nut, so I seriously want to come see their shop!! I want letterpress biz cards SO bad! Love all these!

PS – “I Kern For You” – okay, typography dork that I am, I laughed out loud when I read that one – LOVE IT!

amanda bennett - September 25, 2009 - 11:23 pm

Tina,

These are gorgeous! Thank you for coming out and shooting our event. You captured it perfectly!

Amanda

09-23-09

Night Time Shoot: Center City

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Jaime and I first became friends in our 9th grade gym class.  I was intimidated by her because she was friends with all the cool girls in our grade - but then we ended up being assigned to the same gym class, and we bonded over our un-athleticism (is that even a word?).  We were really bad at gym class.  Like, REALLY bad.  Anyone who knows me knows I am just simply not athletically inclined.  I received the worst grade I ever got in my WHOLE LIFE in that 9th grade gym class.  I never got below a B in all my years in school, and even B's were rare.  Well I got a D in that gym class, and I believe Jaime got an F.  This gym teacher was just AWFUL, and really hated that we found it funny how bad we were at sports.  Well in the end that D was worth it, because now Jaime is one of my best friends in the whole world:)

Last night I headed into center city to celebrate Jaime's birthday with her and Karen, and we had an awesome time having dinner and dessert:)  Then of course I convinced them to have a little night-time photo shoot in the streets of Philly to push Jaime out of her "early twenties" to welcome her to her "late twenties":)

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LOVED Karen's look in this picture:)

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Just chillin' in a random alley:)

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Hanging out in the middle of Broad Street:)

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Jaime workin' the camera:)

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Love you girls!!

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Happy Birthday Jaime!!!  Love ya!

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Lehigh Valley Photographer | The Frey Family » Tina Jay Photography - November 3, 2009 - 6:52 pm

[...] love me some Frey family:)  I’ve known this family ever since I became friends with Jaime back in 9th grade (I just did the math in my head and realized that was 11 years ago.  CRAZY!), [...]

Sarah - September 28, 2009 - 10:48 am

The night shoot turned out great!!! Loved the shots and workin it on Broad! :)

Kylene - September 25, 2009 - 10:39 am

Love the night time pictures Tina! You girls look awesome :)

Mary - September 24, 2009 - 11:26 pm

I think you should not have been in that alley. Karen and Jaime are hotties though!

Jaime - September 24, 2009 - 11:59 am

I’m going to need you to explain why we got the grades we did…it’s because we never made up classes!!! haha Not because we were terrible at sports :)

Lauren - September 24, 2009 - 10:31 am

I love the nightime shots Tin! You guys look awesome girls…esp in pics 2 & 3 :) and ps. I was the exact same way in gym class….always last to be picked for the kickball teams :( haha.

Joan - September 23, 2009 - 8:57 pm

I love the nighttime shots! Jaime looks fantastic and I loved the head shot of Karen with the blurred night lights behind her. They both look like professional models! Happy Birthday to Jaime!!!

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