My work focuses on producing editorial quality creative images that are unique yet professional. It has been the single most liberating thing I have ever done with my life. It had brought me joy, travel, friendship, and opportunities beyond my wildest dreams. I feel very blessed to have discovered my gift for photography and to have followed through with that gift. What is your name? No really, what is your name? My baptised name is Tiffany Chase. I go by Tiff
2. How did you get into photography? About seven years ago, I was on military leave from my deployment (I was in Iraq for almost 15 months, deployed with the military), and I took my son to the beach to take pictures of him. It was just a disposable black and white camera. But, when I saw the pictures I was able to produce, I knew this was something special. Back track to when I was about nine years old, I was a camper at Camp Hazelwood USA and begged my Grandmummy to send me with my personal camera. Back in the old days, cameras were far bigger and there were these things called "rolls of film." In response to my constant pleas, she got me a little 5-inch camera. I remember using up ever bit of film in the first three days of being there. I wanted to capture everything. I didn't care about being in pictures (and still do not to this day). But, I love love love capturing moments in time.
3. What did you do prior to doing photography? I have done just about everything. I used to work as an insurance agent for Allstate Insurance company. I was a server at numerous restaurants in my younger years. I worked as a paralegal. I am a Veteran! I served in the Army enlisted as as an Officer. That is one of greatest single accomplishments other than giving birth. I used to make homemade soaps for friends and family. I collected (and still do) antiques and sell off the ones I can part with. I have lived in over 16 states in my short little life. I am an award winning writer. My writing and pictures have been published. I am a workaholic. And, I am the Queen of Customer Service.
4. Why choose Tallulah? I will work my tail off for you. I will work to give you those dream photos. I am that creative photographer you have wanted forever. I am very easy to work with and I LOVE my clients. No really, I still talk to quite a few of them because I make those connections with all of my clients. I am always trying to make my work better and my prices match my work. I'm not one of those photographers who bought a great camera and started shooting with equipment I don't understand. I have taken the time, started at the bottom, and worked my way to the top. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm still learning as a photographer, because you never really stop learning. I learn not only from other photographers, but from my clients; by listening to their needs and growing from their critiques. I am a real and honest person.
5. What type of photographer do you shoot? I shoot anything. I shoot food, portraits, weddings, bo***ir, travel. In fact, go check out my travel blog when get a chance. My specialty and niche market, however, are weddings. I LOVE weddings and I LOVE brides. I love the high paced environment. I like working through huge changes and I adjust very quickly.
6. I want to learn more about you, your work, and/or photography. How do I contact you? One of things I wish I had was a mentor. Eight years and counting I have not found a personal mentor. But, I have found photographers that have shared their work and techniques that help me every.single.day. One of those photographers are Jasmine Star. SHE.IS.AMAZING. She is an award-winning photographer based out of California and has helped me gain the confidence to be a better photographer. Go to her site if you are an aspiring photographer. She has many tools and tricks of the trade and all are worth your time and/or money. Her tools are very inexpensive for the knowledge she gives you. You are more than welcome to contact me for ANY questions. For those I do not know, I am more than happy to answer. As far as mentoring, I would love to mentor you. Your learning is my learning. Lets grow together. I am always looking for a second shooter. Questions or concerns, just send me a note at [email protected]. I read and respond to all of my emails.
