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A Fairy Went a Marketing |San Francisco Child and Family Photography

Tiffany Bender — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 18:50:32 +0000

Everything about California is just so magical….. The forests, the kiddos, the designers- Ahhhh. I’m in love!!!

This beautiful images was made in Marin County, outside of San Francisco, California. I can’t help but think it was all in a fairytale.

A fairy went a-marketing -
She bought a little fish;
She put it in a crystal bowl
Upon a golden dish.
An hour she sat in wonderment
And watched its silver gleam,
And then she gently took it up
And slipped it in a stream.

A fairy went a-marketing -
She bought a coloured bird;
It sang the sweetest, shrillest song
That ever she had heard.
She sat beside its painted cage
And listened half the day,
And then she opened wide the door
And let it fly away.

A fairy went a-marketing -
She bought a winter gown
All stitched about with gossamer
And lined with thistledown.
She wore it all the afternoon
With prancing and delight,
Then gave it to a little frog
To keep him warm at night.

A fairy went a-marketing -
She bought a gentle mouse
To take her tiny messages,
To keep her tiny house.
All day she kept its busy feet
Pit-patting to and fro,
And then she kissed its silken ears,
Thanked it, and let it go.

Rose FyIeman

Book your San Francisco shoot for this upcoming October HERE

chic critique | Pittsburgh Professional Photographer

Tiffany Bender — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:32:52 +0000

EEEEK! So excited to announce we have quite a few upcoming learning opportunities for all you photogs out there…okay and some for those moms too!!

Starting with the posh photography forum CHIC CRITIQUE

I will be offering a month long opportunity to have your work critiqued by me! You can check out all the details on MY PAGE

SO……….

SIGN UP HERE

It is going to go fast!!!!!! Head there now!

Happy Halloween Hawkshop Style | Professional Photographer Mentoring

Tiffany Bender — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:26:48 +0000

I know some excitement has been brewing in seeing the workshop images. So in between the craziness of the portrait holiday season, I finally am getting to share these with you.

Who’s idea was it to throw a photographer’s workshop at the start of busy season anyway?! haha.

The Hawkshop was an amazing weekend to say the least. We hosted a small group of photographers at an authentic woodland lodge. Now when I say authentic I mean…..no internet connection authentic, lol.

It was a great time to un-plug and plug back into out craft. We discussed everything from styling, to composition, to finding “good light”.

We also spent sometime post processing and reviewing portfolios. I think my favorite part was to watch the attendees have an ah-ha moment. When we started reviewing portfolios you could see them already begin to self critique- yes!

Again- I just want to thank all of the girls who came out to meet us- the amazing sponsors, who I loooove on a daily basis ( post with all of them to come soon! )- and our amazing models, you all were so patient with us!

Now enjoy some Halloween images- Hawkshop style!

Now for some fun snaps from the Retreat……

And the whole gang.

xoxo you guys!

Little Glass Slipper | Photographer’s Workshop

Tiffany Bender — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:29:57 +0000

I write to you with sleepers in my eyes, but joy in my heart.

We are back from an amazing weekend spent with a select group of photographers.

I could have never imagined that I would be so blessed to be able to share my passion in a way that hopefully fulfills others the way it does me.

Thank you so much Gina, Taryn, Cherre & Ken for making this possible. This workshop has been a long time in the making.

Many, many hours and pouring our hearts into it. I saw, just in the weekend alone, so much growth and discovery in the girls that it makes my heart sing.

Here are a few images from one of the shoots from this past weekend……..

look for more over the next week or so.

We’re off!!!! | Pittsburgh Photographer

Tiffany Bender — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:39:51 +0000

Finally it is vacation time here at Munchkins and Mohawks!

A full week of R&R before the big weekend photography retreat, Storybook Forest.

So for the next week we will be mostly unavailable, but back at it full force Next Tuesday September 20th.

We are so excited for the retreat…can you tell??

Wishes | Pittsburgh Photographers Mentoring

Tiffany Bender — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:04:34 +0000

I have decided I am better with pictures than words……..

So here ya go!

children are more precious than gold.

dance with me | Pennsylvania Children’s Photography

Tiffany Bender — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:19:03 +0000

Sweet as sweet can be.

Storybook Forest | A Hawkshop Retreat

Tiffany Bender — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:09:09 +0000

After long last….. here are the details of the first ever Munchkins & Mohawks photographer’s workshop.

“The Hawkshop”

Storybook Forest

We will be hosting our all inclusive workshop the weekend of September 23-25, 2011 in The Laurel Mountains of Pennsylvania.

The weekend will be full of creating magic, capturing light, and storytelling.

The event will start on Friday evening lasting through Sunday afternoon. During the weekend, you will have an opportunity for individual assessment of your portfolio, specific question and answer periods, 3 fantasy styled shoot set-ups in new locations during different stages of lighting to be followed with post processing and critique sessions. Tiffany will share her techniques for creating images that give you that “wow” factor . The cost of the weekend is $2,200 + tax. The participant investment will include not only your workshop costs, but also your lodging, food, drinks, snacks plus some fabulous workshop gifts….think Organic Bloom frames and some fairy dust ; – )

To reserve your spot, please confirm your interest by sending an email to: gina@munchkinsandmohawks.com

Please keep in mind this workshop is targeted for photographers that have a firm grasp on their technical gear and at least a base level knowledge of Photoshop. We will ask you to send along your blog information, flickr stream or Facebook gallery for verification. We have very limited availability, so participation will be on a first come first serve basis.

Once you have been approved your will be sent a request for a $600 non-refundable deposit.

Hope to see you there!!!!!

our backyard!!!

A day at the beach | Pittsburgh Photographer

Tiffany Bender — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:08:44 +0000

Another amazing mentoring session………..

enjoy!

Sugar Plum Fairies | Pittsburgh Children’s Photographer

Tiffany Bender — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:57 +0000

I really have to pinch myself on a frequent basis that I do this for a living. I mean how many people get to make a living at their passion?!!! Let’s just say I am blessed.

An evening with these two little fairies and another awesome photographer, Alana Brand equals pure bliss.

The light was sweet and the girls were even sweeter.