Welcome Home CPT Thompson | Ft. Campbell Homecoming

May 18, 2013 by Tfleahman | Leave a comment

So where do I begin…

One day, I woke up and read a message from a man who was coming home…
He was searching for a photographer to capture his welcome home ceremony
His wife and family would be waiting for him to return from a nine month deployment

Reading the first few lines of his email, I KNEW I wanted to do this for them, and I KNEW I wanted to give this to them as a gift
I breifly explained the ‘challenge’ I made for myself at the beginning of the year
Thirteen gifts of photography for the year 2013

He happily agreed and I was in contact with sweet Sharon
Never meeting these people or knowing who they were,
I met her May 18th 2013 at 1:50 am
and together..
we waited…

The anticipation was painful, but the excitement in that hangar was unexplainable…
I had never been to a Welcome Home Ceremony before and I will never forget this experience
So many children running around decorated in their Red White and Blue outfits, bows and ribbons on their shirts, puffy paint saying
‘Get out of my way, today Im getting my daddy back!’

It really was a very exciting and emotional first hour
As the plane arrived the excitement only grew
legs began to shake and fingers fiddled
as families waited for their soldiers to deplane

When they finally opened those hangar doors, the roar and squeals of everyone in the stands waiting for them was louder than any sports event I had ever been to!

Tears fell, make up was smudged and I had an awful time trying to stay focused!
Will was four feet infront of us..
directly…

I could hardly stand it!!

Once they released them Sharon ran to him like a woman on a mission
and all was right in their world once again

I am so honored to have the privilege to be there to share this special moment with them and I could not be more thankful for his message coming in my inbox
This family was brought to me for a reason
and I am so so glad they were!

Thank you Thompson family!

Posted in Thirteen Gifts

Mothers Day Giveaway

May 7, 2013 by Tfleahman | Leave a comment

YAY!
Its time to announce the “winner” of the FREE Mothers Day session!!
($350 value!)

The Mothers Day Session
is something I wanted to give to a Mom who really just needs a break!
a woman who works hard, represents all the mommas out there and just needs to be reminded
how stinkin’ awesome they are!! ;)

What’s included in this gift:

In depth consult discussing outfits, what to do before your session and what to expect!
You will have you hair and make up professionally done by
Ms. Galilee Bagwell!
(https://www.facebook.com/Galileemakeuphair)
&
a fabulous glamour portrait session with me!

we will spend a few hours shooting, talking, having a GREAT time
and most importantly
showing you how absolutely gorgeous you are!

I requested that you send me their story and tell me why you think
your Mom, sister, friend would really appreciate this gift.

Well..
I couldnt just pick one..

;)

So congratulations to

Peggy Bielefeld
&

Ms. Claudia Gutierrez

As a Thank You for everything you have done and everything you continue to do,
your children have asked that you
have this day to pamper yourself, forget about everything, and enjoy yourselves!

These women have fought many battles
They’ve given things up, so their children could have
They have conquered where many people would fail
and continue to give to the world with their big hearts

They are what I hope to be as a Mom
An idol
A hero
A friend
A parent (and sometimes two!)

I hope that this is as great of an excitement for you all as it is for me!
I cannot wait to meet these women, and give them something special
I cannot express the inspiration that comes from your stories,
not just what you do as a mother, but as a person!

Thank you
Claudia Viviana G
and
Carisa Bielefeld
for your nominations!

Mom’s Please email me at ToriFleahman@FleahmanPhotography.com
:)

Posted in Giveaway Tagged Clarksville TN Photographer, Giveaway, Glamour, Portraits |

Kayla&Trents Engagement

May 2, 2013 by Tfleahman | Leave a comment

YAY!!!!!

Congrats to the future Mr & Mrs Wilson!

WHOOH!!

Kayla is such a sweet sweet girl, we’ve known each other for a good bit and I am so happy to be a part of her life.

I couldnt be more happy for her and Mr Trent on their engagement, they are such a great couple.

Its one of those things that you dont really understand until you’ve really met your soul mate
the feeling you get
the look on your face
you turn into a completely different person, a whole person

Well, if anyone was curious, it just RADIATES off these two! lol
seriously though, can you think of a happier couple?!?

This has got to be one of the most fun and well put together session EVER!
Kayla and her family/friends put so much effort and work preparing for their engagement session, it truly paid off.

All her ideas and props made for a super fun and creative time! ;)

Poor Trent even got suckered into haulin’ that SUPER CUTE tractor everywhere! hehe!!

What a guy!

Once again, I am so so blessed to be given the privilege to photograph Kayla’s pregnancy, now her engagement and soon her wedding!

I caint wait until October!

Anyways, here are a few of my very very favorites!

Interested in an engagement/couples session?
NOW is the time to book! Summer slots are filling up and I am only taking a small number!
Email me at ToriFleahman@FleahmanPhotography.com for more info!

Fleahman Photography Clarksville TN Engagement

Posted in Couples, Engagement, Portraits Tagged Clarksville TN Photographer, Couple, Engagement, Love |

Self Portraits Try One

April 26, 2013 by Tfleahman | 1 Comment

haha!

Okay, so your not allowed to laugh

But the other day was my day to attempt a self portrait!

My goal as a photographer is to make you feel great!
I am here to coach you, make you feel comfortable, make sure you have a wonderful experience and tell all your friends.
I am suppose to send you on your way with images you adore and photographs you want to share with the WORLD!

Well how am I suppose to do that if I caint even get in front of the camera myself!
So I tried..

I fixed my hair, I put on my makeup and slipped on a dress I’ve never got a chance to wear (I dont have anywhere nice to wear it!)

and I plopped myself in front of the camera!

using a tripod with remote I shot away!

As you can see I had some help LOL

My two year old son was eating his lunch next to me watching me pose. He said “mom that looks easy let me try” and snuck in on a few shots!! haha

He knows how to make me laugh, thats for sure!

Anyways,

The point of this post is to say

IF I CAN DO IT YOU CAN DO IT!

When it comes to ANY photograph you have to trust your photographer to make you look AND feel great about yourself.
Give me a chance to show you!

Also, this has been something thats actually been on my mind lately..

but I know a lot of women think you have to be in bra and panties to look gorgeous. They dont feel comfortable in bra and panties so they dont want a session, but thats NOT the case. Glamour photography is NOT boudoir, NOR is it what glamour use to be 30 years ago. There arent purple feather boas, I dont use glowy skin affects, you dont have to wear a tea hat and by no means do you have to be naked while doing it! JUST SAYING!

Ill have to post my whole rant on that later..

Posted in Glamour, Personal, Photographer, Portraits Tagged Glamour |

Miss Jodi’s Portrait Session

April 25, 2013 by Tfleahman | 6 Comments

First of all, let me just say

CONGRATS JODI!

She will be graduating in the next few weeks with her Master from APSU
How exciting!!!

Jodi use to baby sit me and my sisters when we were younger and we use to call her “Miss” Jodi just to annoy her :)
We wore blue sparkly lipstick and would nag her when she was on the phone with her boyfriend, had pool parties at our Nana’s and play with all the other kids on our little country road!
I was so excited when we had the chance to catch up since high school and she got to meet my own kids!

I am so happy with her session, she has always been so full of life and so much fun

I think you can really see her personality shine through