Blessed with girls

May 14th, 2012 | Category: family, kids, newborn

The weather was a bit cold and windy when we did newborn Ruby’s shoot, so we decided to reschedule the outdoor family portion for another day. It happened to be extremely hot, but they all did so great… even after seeing a HUGE spider in the tall grass. Little Miss Ruby is the 23rd grandchild for Mom and Dad (Tater’s side). There will be 24 this summer. We are so thankful for the children God has given us and a big family to love and share our lives with. Here is Tater’s brother and his family. He is blessed with girls. ;) 


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  1. Mom & Dad wrote: Beautiful!!! These pictures are amazing! Great job Tate and Haley! (05/14/12, 8:44 am)

  2. Mom K. wrote: Yes! These pictures are truly amazing! So pretty! and so fun to see lots of girls! :) (05/14/12, 9:28 am)

  3. jan wrote: So cute!!! Love the one of baby Ruby smiling!!! As always great job you guys!!! (05/14/12, 10:52 am)

  4. Brooke wrote: Great job, Tater and Haley... and Alissa... everyone looks great! The pictures are gorgeous. And the one with Ruby smiling- so sweet. (05/14/12, 1:20 pm)

  5. Jolynn wrote: These are great! Everyone looks so calm and happy! Just beautiful! (05/14/12, 2:16 pm)

  6. Denise wrote: So Beautiful. I love them all. Great location...and 4 girls just makes them perfect:) (05/14/12, 2:24 pm)

  7. heidi wrote: cute family...great pictures! (05/15/12, 10:28 am)

taylor - senior 2012

April 27th, 2012 | Category: senior, studio

Lacrosse was a sport we got to know a little more about during Taylor’s photo shoot. Coming from New York, she started playing when she was in second grade. She continues to play on a league here. Although she is the type that would never admit it, we can tell that she has definite talent with this sport. She was a blast to photograph, and we wish her the best with her plans to major in special education.


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  1. Helen wrote: Taylor is not only a good Lacrosse player, but a beautiful young woman! (04/27/12, 7:03 pm)

  2. Tricia wrote: Our baby girl is all grown up. she has become a wonderful young lady and we are so proud. (04/28/12, 10:58 am)

  3. Brian wrote: Honey, you make us so proud. So sweet, so beautiful, so strong. Love you! (04/28/12, 11:11 am)

  4. Kyle wrote: Wow Honey you look really good keep it up!!!! (04/28/12, 11:15 am)

  5. Trish wrote: Love these pics, Taylor! Congrats on your upcoming graduation and best of luck in college. I know that you will do awesome. :) (04/28/12, 11:54 am)

  6. Carol & Eddie wrote: Taylor, you're a beautiful girl, both inside and out. Congrats on your graduation and lots of luck in college. (04/28/12, 3:05 pm)

  7. Ali Sutter wrote: OMG! What a beautiful young lady you have become. I love you always and forever!!! (04/28/12, 4:09 pm)

  8. Jordan Sutter wrote: I love you and you are the prettiest, smartest cousin ever! (04/28/12, 4:11 pm)

  9. Laura wrote: Awesome pics - you are beautiful inside and out! (04/28/12, 7:01 pm)

  10. Stephanie wrote: Gorgeous photos that capture the spirit of such a beautiful girl! (04/28/12, 8:33 pm)

  11. cathy lomuscio wrote: What a beautiful girl,you have lots to be proud of! (04/28/12, 9:34 pm)

  12. Pamela Egan wrote: Beautiful pictures. (04/28/12, 11:14 pm)

  13. Mae Singer wrote: Congratulations on getting into a great school. These are lovely photos. (04/28/12, 11:15 pm)

  14. Rich Voorhees wrote: You look like your mother! Beautiful pics! (04/28/12, 11:17 pm)

  15. Linda Casola wrote: You look simply beautiful, Taylor! Congratulations on graduating!! Best of luck in the Fall at school!! (04/29/12, 7:10 am)

  16. Donna wrote: All I can say is Taylor is a BEAUTIFUL young lady and she should be a model, just FABULOUS! Wonderful photos! (04/29/12, 7:52 am)

  17. Daniel wrote: Great pics! Congrats on graduation and hope you are enjoying senior year!! (04/29/12, 8:11 am)

  18. Donna wrote: All I can say is Taylor is absolutely BEAUTIFUL,STUNNING,PRETTY,CUTE,ADORABLE and the list goes on. These photos are WONDERFUL!!! :) (04/29/12, 8:22 am)

  19. theresa wrote: beautiful pictures .very pretty. (04/29/12, 8:46 am)

  20. Patricia wrote: Beautiful photos!!! (04/29/12, 9:05 am)

  21. erin wrote: my best friend is beautiful!!! (04/29/12, 10:37 am)

  22. Joanne wrote: She is absolutely stunning...beautiful!!! (04/29/12, 11:40 am)

  23. Jill Rooney wrote: The pictures are beautiful and so enjoyed looking at them. Best of luck to you always! (04/29/12, 3:23 pm)

  24. Mary Jean wrote: Absolutely gorgeous...I can see where it's going to be hard to choose xoxoxo (04/29/12, 4:51 pm)

  25. Barbara Kataisto wrote: Tricia, Taylor is a mini-you. She is a beautiful girl. Wonderful photos! (04/29/12, 8:42 pm)

  26. Julia wrote: Taylor, very beautiful pics pretty girl! ALL of them are great of you! (04/29/12, 9:27 pm)

  27. Leonie wrote: Beautiful, beautiful pictures. All the best in college!! (04/30/12, 6:17 am)

  28. Rich Comi wrote: Beautiful photos, beautiful girl. (04/30/12, 7:04 am)

  29. Denise wrote: Great photos! They are all very pretty and the shoes are super fun! (04/30/12, 9:13 am)

  30. Kathy (Dasa) wrote: Taylor you look so beautiful and these pictures remind me of your mother's high school pictures. U both have the most gorgeous eyes! (04/30/12, 11:20 am)

  31. Granny Rose wrote: Model pretty, obviously you get your looks from the "comi" side of the family. Just kidding ! (not really) Love granny Rose (04/30/12, 6:28 pm)

  32. Dani & Chrystie wrote: tyra banks called, you're America's Next Top Model. "WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU!!!?" (04/30/12, 6:31 pm)

  33. Kathy wrote: Taylor has grown into such a beautiful young woman. (05/14/12, 2:52 pm)

Ruby Clare

April 24th, 2012 | Category: newborn

Introducing our newest little niece

We are so in love with her already! She was born on my sister’s birthday weighing in at 9lbs and 6oz. She was such a sweetheart during her newborn photo and slept the entire time. Welcome to our family Ruby Clare!      xoxo

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  1. Mom K. wrote: Ohhh so cute! Amazing sweet baby, amazing pictures! Congratulations Duane and Alyssa. Great job Tater and Haley! (04/24/12, 6:21 pm)

  2. Mom K. wrote: T and H ....forgot to say how I loved the decor around the first pic. Her name looks so cute below it. (04/24/12, 6:23 pm)

  3. Wendy V. wrote: She's absolutely perfect, and so are the photos...as always! Beautiful work!!! (04/25/12, 2:05 am)

  4. Nana & Papa wrote: Tate & Haley, these pictures are priceless! Oh, it just makes me want to be there to hold her. Ruby is a beautiful baby and you did a great job capturing that! (04/25/12, 7:15 am)

  5. Denise wrote: She is so sweet. I love all of the pictures! I am sure her sisters loved seeing her in the hat, very fun. Her name is perfect. Congrats! (04/25/12, 9:00 am)

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Big Dreams

April 13th, 2012 | Category: family

Each girl that we photographed at this session had a dream in mind, and the one written above was just one of them. They were a hoot and full of life. This family reminded me of my family and growing up as one of three girls. As my dad would say in a family full of girls, “3 strikes and you’re out!” Maybe the boys will come later for this family like it did in ours… and who knows… maybe one will be the President!



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  1. Julia Heller wrote: Thanks so much Haley and Tater. You've really captured the spirit of our family in these images. We had a great time and I can't wait to see some of these in our home. (04/13/12, 12:49 pm)

  2. Don wrote: So, so pale and yet rosy and sunny smiles. (04/13/12, 3:26 pm)

  3. Tammy wrote: What gorgeous pictures of a good looking family:) (04/13/12, 3:35 pm)

  4. Annie wrote: LOVE these pics!!! I really like the one of all the girls together (sorry Paul). Beautiful! (04/13/12, 3:36 pm)

  5. Tracy wrote: The pictures are absolutely beautiful. Madeline the picture of you by yourself would be a perfect professional head shot!! You are all so very blessed!! (04/13/12, 3:40 pm)

  6. Jeanne wrote: LOVE the tickle shot of the girls. What a beautiful family - inside and out! (04/13/12, 3:47 pm)

  7. Julia Elizabeth Fisher wrote: Look at my cool Godparents and pretty cousins! I think it was Meredith that wants to live in the White House. Can I come live there with you if you marry the President, Mer? :) (04/13/12, 3:50 pm)

  8. Kimi wrote: These pictures are amazing!!! What a good looking family!!! (04/13/12, 3:54 pm)

  9. Julia Heller wrote: My dear niece Julia - It's Ali who wants to marry the president. Meredith dreams of being a professional soccer player, then an interior designer with her own tv show, and finally a teacher. What are your dreams? Love, Aunt Julie (04/13/12, 3:58 pm)

  10. Angela Colba wrote: Julie, these pictures are absolutely adorable! You all look great!! Thanks for sharing! =) (04/13/12, 4:07 pm)

  11. shana snoeyink wrote: How fun! Paul looks great with his Harem of beautiful ladies! (04/13/12, 4:13 pm)

  12. molly wrote: beautiful pictures, Julie. You must be thrilled to have this keepsake. (04/13/12, 4:18 pm)

  13. Gloria Heller wrote: Could grandparents be prouder? NOT. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family. Happiness radiates. It will be hard to choose the ones we want copies of. (04/13/12, 5:26 pm)

  14. Denise Daniels Barwell wrote: Wow, what beautiful girls (and mom, too)! So fun to see this picture. You and Paul are doing an amazing job. :) Denise (04/13/12, 5:36 pm)

  15. Katie wrote: Oh i mIss you girls, i think back to all our crazy crafts we did to do with my own little guy You three were such a great memory of isu :) (04/13/12, 9:39 pm)

  16. Beth wrote: Great pics! (04/13/12, 9:41 pm)

  17. Amy wrote: Those are GORGEOUS!!! Just beautiful! (04/13/12, 9:42 pm)

  18. Shelley Jun wrote: Fun!! Beautiful family. My favorite is the one of all 4 girls!! (04/13/12, 10:51 pm)

  19. Teresa wrote: Wonderful pictures of your amazing family - so natural and sweet :) (04/14/12, 9:31 am)

  20. Jim wrote: Great photos! (04/14/12, 1:59 pm)

  21. Jen wrote: Beautiful! (04/14/12, 4:58 pm)

  22. anne cohen wrote: What a gorgeous family!!!!!!!! Miss ya!! Anne (04/14/12, 5:57 pm)

  23. Sue wrote: Awesome! Everyone looks beautiful and happy! Love you, Susie (04/14/12, 9:07 pm)

  24. Gloria wrote: Paul is a lucky man. (04/15/12, 9:15 am)

  25. Jill Tucci wrote: Beautiful family, beautiful photos!! We love this family! T & H - you captured the Heller family perfectly - as always! (04/15/12, 8:44 pm)

  26. Jay Tucci wrote: Fantastic pictures! Great family! (04/15/12, 8:46 pm)

  27. Stephanie wrote: What a beautiful family! Tater and Haley did a spectacular job once again! (04/15/12, 10:02 pm)

  28. Deluca Tucci wrote: My favorite girls ever! (04/16/12, 7:20 am)

  29. Jeanne Heller wrote: Oh Aunt Julie, I have to jump in and answer for Julia, who has VERY limited online access. Miss Julia wants to be a vet and a mom and a teacher. In that order. Maybe she could be the White House vet? Time will tell. We love you guys! (04/16/12, 9:54 am)

  30. Monica wrote: Love the pictures. You all look beuatiful! (04/16/12, 1:07 pm)

  31. Cara wrote: You guys look good! The pictures captured all of your personalities. (04/16/12, 2:32 pm)

  32. Connie wrote: Great family pics! I love the poses and the girls are naturals behind the camera. (04/26/12, 1:48 pm)

design happy

April 10th, 2012 | Category: products

We have been in design mode lately.

Albums are at the top when it comes to our favorite product to design. It is a fun alternative of cherishing your images when the walls in your home are already studded with the people you love. We recently just finished our daughter’s 4 year album. Her face lit up when we placed it on our coffee table. As she looked through it, she asked when she is going to turn five so we can do her 5 year old photo shoot. :) Here is a look into our most popular album. The Luxe Album. This one is designed as a 12 x 12 on pearl paper with a metallic cover.

We hope you all had a wonderful Easter!!

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  1. Sara wrote: Amazing! Truly beautiful! She will cherish this for the rest of her life. (04/10/12, 8:24 am)

  2. Denise wrote: A treasure for sure! (04/10/12, 10:05 am)

  3. tami wrote: This is SOOOOOO cute!!! You are AMAZING at design!!! Designing albums are at the VERY bottom of things I like about photography...hence why my albums have ZERO embelishments and are soooo plain! Recently, I had a client bring me one of your albums as an example of what they wanted their album to look like...I was like, What?! That's REALLY hard to do! :) Great job!! (04/10/12, 2:05 pm)

  4. heidi wrote: very cute! (04/10/12, 8:21 pm)

On location shoot - Sanibel Island

April 04th, 2012 | Category: family

Hello Friends! We know… it’s been awhile, and we have been neglecting our blog. We will try to catch you up to what we have been up to:

The end of February was a wonderful trip away down to Florida to visit both sets of parents. March held birthday parties galore. We also signed our second child up for Kindergarten registration - sigh. She *does* act old enough for it (she’s almost 16 you know), but we’re not sure we are ready. Hearts at Home was a blast, and I got to enjoy a weekend away with my mom and sisters. *blessed.* Our nanny that we had (when we were expecting our 4th) got married! At the end of March, we enjoyed not being a slave to the time during a week of spring break. And now, here it is already April.

When we were in Florida, we got to photograph some old friends we hadn’t seen in awhile. It was wonderful to spend some time with them and meet their newest addition in their family. Sweet Lily turned 3 on the day of the photo shoot! We got to spend some time together photographing them near the beautiful Sanibel Island.


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  1. Jessie wrote: Beautiful Pics! Great job T&H! Witzigs~ you are one Blessed family!:) Your family is adorable!! (04/04/12, 9:01 pm)

  2. Marla H. wrote: Great pics, Roots!!! Your family is gorgeous Andy & Erin! :) (04/05/12, 7:23 am)

  3. jan wrote: Cute pics! Did not realize Andy and Erin had this many kids! So fun! (04/05/12, 7:55 am)

  4. Heidi wrote: Adorable pics!! What a beautiful and sweet family. =) Looked like a fun trip! (04/05/12, 9:19 am)

  5. Erin wrote: Thanks so much! It was a fun day with you 2 and we love the pictures!! (04/09/12, 5:28 pm)

  6. teresa wrote: love these pics of A&E's family! (04/28/12, 10:03 pm)

Heaven is for Real

February 17th, 2012 | Category: family, make-a-dif session, studio

Recently I had the opportunity to read the book Heaven is for Real (a book recommended by a few people in my life).  I decided to take this adventure with my little boy. It was something we really looked forward to. We would sit down together by the fireplace every night, and I would enjoy the interesting questions and discussions it brought forth. It made us as a family focus a lot more about heaven and what it will be like. What a wonderful place it is going to be!

We do know this:  “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Revelation 21:4

No more sickness…

She first began noticing symptoms when she was pregnant with her youngest. They found it was a rare type of cancer. She has been through a lot these past several years. I have heard from her family that she has had an amazing attitude with all of this, and after meeting her, I know she has a beautiful heart too.

It was a joy to meet this family in this make-a-dif session. They have some of the *most* well behaved kids.

Mommy with her kids. Don’t you love the red hair!?!

Please keep this wonderful family in your prayers.

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  1. Denise wrote: So beautiful. Praying for this family. We read and loved that book as well! (02/18/12, 4:22 pm)

  2. martha braker wrote: Thank you for capturing their spirit! Just beautiful. (02/18/12, 8:02 pm)

  3. Sharon wrote: Great job, these are beautiful. We will remember them in prayer. We also read and loved that book! It was refreshing to get a better perspective on this life and even more-so on Heaven!! My kids talk about wanting to go to heaven to see the rainbow colored horses now. :) (02/18/12, 10:18 pm)

  4. Jill Tucci wrote: Beautiful session Tater & Haley! That is one of my next reads - I have heard it is an amazing book. Did you read the main book to Landon or did you use the kids version? (02/20/12, 10:11 am)

  5. Jill wrote: So precious. Touches my heart! (02/20/12, 12:37 pm)

  6. Jane wrote: Beautiful pictures! And yes, she does have a beautiful heart too. (02/21/12, 12:05 pm)

  7. Morris wrote: A favorite family of mine. Love the beautiful photography! (02/22/12, 8:38 am)

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  9. mary, Indiana wrote: Can't believe that you have children this old. Seems like only last year you were that size. beautiful pictures of all of you . You look so good and we are praying that you continue to get better everyday. read the book great book (02/26/12, 12:43 pm)

  10. Betty wrote: Thank you for the beautiful photography. I send my love and prayers for this very special family. (02/26/12, 1:00 pm)

  11. Diane wrote: Rachel your family is absolutely beautiful and we will certainly keep all of you in our prayers for God's continued grace and most effective healing powers....the photographer did a wonderful job...thank you for sharing. (02/27/12, 1:06 pm)

  12. Rachel Braman wrote: You did such a great job. We are so excited on how they turned out. You are such a blessing to us and so many others! (02/28/12, 8:46 pm)

  13. Kim wrote: Wow! These pic's are so great! They seemed to capture all their personalities. Praying for Rachel and her family. (02/28/12, 11:40 pm)

  14. Marsela Magana wrote: Such Beautiful pictures, everyone of them were so perfect!! LOve you! (03/01/12, 3:00 pm)

  15. Judy wrote: A beautiful tribute to a wonderful family. We will continue to pray daily for God's continuing healing mercies on this beloved family. (03/02/12, 9:39 am)

  16. Marjorie wrote: These pictures are just beautiful! (03/02/12, 10:37 am)

Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14th, 2012 | Category: cards, just for fun, our family

This year’s valentine card for school: We went the easy route and used pictures that we already had. We didn’t dedicate an entire session to Valentine’s Day like last year. Have a happy day!



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  1. Mom K. wrote: Happy Valentine's Day to your family! This boy is pretty SPECIAL! Love him! xox (02/14/12, 9:53 am)

  2. Denise wrote: Awesome...I love the "owlways!" Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! (02/14/12, 12:42 pm)

  3. g-ma d. wrote: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL OF YOU. They are all growing tooo fast. Love you all!!! G-ma D (02/14/12, 1:26 pm)

Part 2

February 13th, 2012 | Category: family, kids, studio

Here is some grooviness to help brighten your day. :) Thanks for the great shoot Ferguson family!


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  1. Denise wrote: I love her poodle skirt, what fun parents! (02/14/12, 12:38 pm)

Fun.fun.fun X 3

February 10th, 2012 | Category: family, kids, studio

TRIPLETS. love them! We had so much fun with this session. The family brought a lot of ideas, accessories, and looks for their shoot. There is so much fun in this session that we will be showing it to you in 2 parts. 

We love that they wanted to capture the special family times they have reading God’s Word together. What a wonderful thing to remember when they are all grown. The Bible was read aloud. It definitely was a cool moment of the shoot.
More FUN to come on Monday!

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  1. Denise wrote: These are such great family pictures! I loved all of them!! (02/14/12, 12:37 pm)

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