Motherhood, School, Photography, Holidays Ahh!

It has been quite some time since I have been able to sit down and just write. Well, Here I am! For those who don't know, back in the end of July 2015, I enrolled myself into school so I may pursue an A.S. Degree in Digital Photography!

I will admit between motherhood and school and small shoots here and there, it's been pretty busy and tiring. I will admit I am enjoying school though and so far it's going great.



I hope everyone has and is enjoying this Autumn season. The temperatures here in New York are working its way down to the colder (yikes)! In a way, I am looking forward to winter time, at least the first snow fall or two. I hope this year around I can take some beautiful landscapes of untouched snow. This year in the fall I was able to go to some different places that were very beautiful. Autumns always been my favorite season due to the beautiful foliage colors and crisper air. There is nothing more refreshing than seeing nature work in a cycle that works like a cleanse. I'll be honest though, I do miss seeing so many beautiful flowers.

Not that I'm a squirrel stalker like some of my friends think I am, I learned I do have a fascination with these little guys. I love watching them every day and feed them whole grain oats medley cheerios. I probably look like a crazy lady with a small zip lock bag with the cereal walking around but that's okay! I figured maybe I am helping them gather food for the winter. I haven't seen the chipmunk that lives around here in a while, So I hope to see them in the Spring.




I decided I wanted to expand my photography into something more. Right now I have been working on Fine Art photography but also stock photography. With this in mind, I decided to even expand my Etsy Shop to different categories creating one for Stock Photos. Stock Photos will be a digital download and would work great for many things such as websites, blogs, journals and more. I figured it's new to me and I'd like to try it. Thanks to a couple of great people who I met over the last few months has helped me a lot with their advise.

I should probably sign off soon, but I hope you all have a wonderful night and if you're looking for beautiful images for your walls at home or office or even as a gift, please feel free to stop by and say hello! I will be adding more to Etsy very soon!

Stepping Ahead

So lately, I been having a few set backs, but a few forwards. Since we're not exactly having much of Spring weather yet, Any sessions I'd like to do have been on hold until we actually see the sun without the rain or snow flurries lol. So this is setting me back just a little. 

It's alright though! Moving forward, I was able to purchase my portable backdrop holder. No backdrops yet, but I'm learning to take it slow. I still need to work on backdrops and lighting, but it's going to be just one thing at a time.  

I  been working on reaching out to local businesses near where I live to see if I'd be able to possibly go there one day a week just for a couple of hours to try and sell some prints. So far, no yes's yet but i'm still hoping. 

A couple days ago, I learned how to take the bus to the next town down which was fun. Once I got up, I ended up walking for a good two hours. Ended up visiting my brother and his girlfriend lol. (Was an adventureous moment). 

I still am promoting my Etsy Shop, fixing a few oops and updating things from time to time. I'm hoping soon I will be able to add more to my shop. :) 

Hoping that the spring weather (If it ever decides to come here) Will help me get out of this mini funk. Between the weather, and the cold, I'm doing what I can to make everything work, to try and plan things out. I worked hard and finally I have set prices to even be able to offer for photo sessions. I'm sure they'll probably change down the road as I am still learning but i'm going.   I have been working on my website (Yes again) to change up my portfolio and add the pricing to it. If you'd like to check it out you can anytime! trishasphotography.com

I hope everyone has been having a wonderful Spring break. Those who are with me on the icky weather lately, I hope we all can soon enough enjoy the beautiful sunshine and warmer weather! Thank You all <3 






If you're interested in my Photography on products, Also feel free to check my other shop out on Zazzle. I also take personalization requests :) Have a blessed day! 


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Brothers Recovery Update, Etsy Sale Half off, Update on Zazzle Deals, Red Riding Hood Soon!

Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday and today being Small Business Saturday. I would like to  offer everyone a great deal! 50% off of any purchase in my Etsy shop of orders $6.00 and over using coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY1        This includes both Digital Downloads and Prints! This is a great opportunity to work on creative Holiday Gifts! Especially with the digital downloads, You can have them printed on many things you'd like, Add text to it with style and create it yourself. :) 










 Onto some other great news, Zazzle is having some amazing deals right now! 65% off of  ALL flexible magnets, and up to 50% off of everything else using coupon code: SUPERFUNDEAL but you must hurry because it ends Noon pst! 

I have been so busy creating and designing new items and I really think this will be great for everyone! If you need any customization done, I would absolutely love to help! 

Browse other gifts from Zazzle.


Onto some awesome updates. Me and Tricia plan on doing Red Riding Hood photo shoot very soon! The process of the costume for it is in the making and we are so excited! 

Tricia measuring out 

Once this costume is done, We will be planning on shooting very soon. She's doing such a fantastic job with it and we are both very excited! 

After Red Riding Hood, She has also been busy working on a Cinderella Costume that we can use. I am so thankful to have a best friend... That can sew, because in all honesty, I can't sew for the life of me. 

One thing I have learned as well, is I think I might try to also do many shoots during play rehearsals, because the cast I have got to know a little bit from going there, they are such a great cast and people! As I have seen the 2 sessions of their rehearsals and get to know the play a little more, they fit them so perfectly well. 

I am so thankful to have these new opportunities in store for me and I am looking forward to keep on going as much as I can. 

The Sisters Rosenweig

So as you can see I been pretty busy, I just have to keep on pushing myself to keep moving forward, but lots of fun and new people to meet along my journey! 

I'd like to take this time to say Thank You  to everyone who's been a part of this whole journey . 

An update on my Brother: 

He is home still recovering and unable to work but he is keeping in great spirit during his healing process. He is still unable to work, with no income coming in yet. I still have a GoFundMe campaign going on for him. 

I feel bad because I wish I could help him, but I can't until I start making sales. If anybody would like to donate to his GoFundMe account, I know the both of us would so be greatful. (He doesn't know I'm running this for him, I'd love to be able to surprise him after, and plus he's stubborn) 

His GoFundMe link is : http://www.gofundme.com/5nwq6s

My brother has always been a hard worker, worked as a carpenter all his life, and this has greatly put a burden on him. and I'm trying my best. 

Thanks everyone for reading, and I hope you all enjoy my journey as much as I am! Thanks for sticking around with me! 

News and Updates! A little bit of everything and a Thank You!

Good day everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Wednesday! Tonight I would like to share some fun things I have done recently. 

For a start, I had the wonderful opportunity to go to a dress rehearsal for a play called "The Sisters Rosenweig". The cast were pretty amazing and with many fun personalities! I went there to do some photo shoots for them to use. I know the play is going to be great. 

Those who know me know I don't do a lot of photography with people so this was a great opportunity for me and a great experience. 

Here is a sneak peek at one of the photo's from the dress rehearsal, during their rehearsal. :) 

So on some more news, I finally have some prints on hand! I put in an order for some 5x7's to start out with. When a picture is sold, they will be sent inside of a cardboard easel frame with a black border. 

I have a few I have recently listed in my Etsy shop, but if you do see one that you would like to purchase, and is not in Etsy yet, please feel free to shoot me a message. You can still order through me personally, I accept PayPal! If you also see one but would like it in a different size, I can also order those for you (I don't have other size frames yet though). 

I been trying really hard to push my  name and my work out there. I even started to list on Ebay as well as Etsy and might make a store front for my website. (Maybe). It's been pretty hectic, a lot of images and just so much work but I am very dedicated and optimistic. 

I would like to give a big Thank You to everyone who has been sharing and showing support. A lot of people who know me know I enjoy what I do and I do take a lot of pride into my work. This is probably something I have been so focused on and working on for a long time and I wouldn't have made it this far if it wasn't for my friends and family and fans. You guys are a huge motivation to me so I deeply Thank You for that! 

I plan making short term goals, and continue to strive and work on them into my long term goals. So my short term goals, is pretty much selling my work. I am hoping for the month of November and December, to sell at least 10 Photo's.. Whether it's an instant download, or a print. I don't think 10 is a bad idea for 2 months, right? lol. 

So cheers to everyone here! I hope everyone has a wonderful evening/night as it's almost my son's bed time here lol

Learned a New Flower Today

I will admit sometimes I just can't seem to "Think outside the box". I took some beautiful pictures last month of these flowers that were quite stunning. They were red and very textured and symmetrical. I will honestly say, I never seen flowers like these before which is why I was super excited. 

I am very..verrrry far from being a flower expert so of course, I wanted to know what kind of flowers these were called. I kept googling things like "pom pom" looking flowers and so forth and I just couldn't...get it. 

So finally today, I had a friend of mine help me because I was lost lol. 

So on that note, I would like to share with you my newest Etsy listing of the Dahlia's. 

Beautiful Dahlia's


They just may be my favorite flowers for a while. Hope you guys enjoy!