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!

I Love the Fall!

Honestly who doesn't? As much as a coffee addict I am, I love drinking some hot chocolate on a cooler day. I love seeing everyone's work with decorating and pumpkin carving. I'll admit though, I'm not a pumpkin spice kind of a person. I like the smell, but not that fond of the taste. (Sorry to my pumpkin fanatics out there). 

Halloween is such a fun time. I love seeing people in costumes and just having fun. Last week, My we took my son pumpkin and apple picking and he was so dedicated to wear his pirate costume we let him. One of the many things I love about my son is he likes to act out when he's dressed up. So of course he was saying things like "arghh". 

My wonderful pirate at Kristy's Barn in Schodak, Ny

This child by the way, is a great apple picker. He chose a lot of very nice ones for us to bring home. It really was a great time. 

What are some of your favorite things about Fall? I love watching the leaves transition into beautiful colors. My son loves playing in piles of leaves as well as many kids out there I bet do. I feel like Autumn is kind of like a "cleansing" season. Kind of get rid of the old, in with the new. I find it very refreshing. 



The leaves are turning colors, 
The air is getting chilly, 
The pumpkins are being carved, 
Kids are acting silly. 

It's getting dark earlier, 
People are decorating, 
Buying these wonderful costumes, 
Getting ready for some celebrating. 

The spookyness is coming, 
The creepyness is here, 
To scare you off your feet, 
So keep your loved ones near. 

October 31st is coming, 
We're only nine days in between, 
Then we can wear our costumes, 
and have fun on Halloween! 

      Trisha Roberts




Thank you all for reading today! I have couple new prints available in Etsy and I hope you all have a wonderful week. Please don't be shy and come say hello! 

Big Day! I know it's been a while

Good morning everyone! I know it's been a while since I have written a blog post. I guess since April, Wow! Over these past few months, I have been pretty busy with things. 

I started going to school online last month and am working on my AS in Digital Photography. I been learning so much more over these past few months, including shooting RAW which now is a very nice habit to have. 

I have been trying some new things with my camera and I know it'll take some practice in getting it going but definitely exciting. 

Today I am participating in my first ever vendor event locally selling some photography prints of 5x7s and 8x10's. I am so so nervous that I have not been sleeping very well. 

I been having fun this summer with my son, I can't believe he will be going into 2nd grade in September! (Where did the time go?). 

I been revamping my website little by little so feel free to check out how it's coming along! trishasphotography.com

This summer, I have been honored to see my best friend in a play called "Robin Hood and the Randsom" and her awesome brother in "Rent". They both were amazing! 

So, Please wish me luck today! My anxiety has been very high lately and I am anxious but excited for this! 

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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Is It Spring Yet?

Just so some of you may have a good laugh, Tomorrow is suppose to be the first day of Spring and apparently, we may be getting more snow. Now don't get me wrong, Snow is white, fluffy, pretty, but it's been some long cold months with a lot of it this year. I'm definitely ready for the warmer weather to come! 

Warmer weather means more shoots, Hopefully I can start photo shoots for others. I need to get myself going one way or another business and career wise. 

Last week, I was able to visit the boat launch for a bit which is in Rensselaer, New York though. The best part? It was at a  wonderful time in the evening where the sun was starting to set. I got a really nice silhouette shot done over Albany, New York which made me very happy! 

Sun Set Silhouette over Albany, New York, ©Trisha Roberts 

I'm definitely ready for the Spring though, I can't wait to go to places, and find more flowers. As I am exploring and learning more, I get more and more excited about new things. I'm still doing some photography classes online, and I really am learning so much more, especially when it comes to the creative side of Photography. This year, I want to not just do good, or great, but I want my work to be amazing and make people smile each day. I want people to see the beauty of all things, whether it's something living, or just a view of scenery. This planet has so many beautiful things about it, and I just want to go out and find them!  

©Trisha Roberts 2014

Not only that, but I want to help create memories. Memories for themselves, for their kids and loved ones. Memories and pictures are the only thing we have that we can keep in our hearts. I'm sorry to sound all mushy, but its very true.  Memories are the one thing that no one can take away from us and yes, I do try to capture that as much as I can. 

That is why I try to make it always fun to shoot with me. I love natural emotions, natural people being them selves. If anyone knows me, and knows how I work, it's definitely my best friend Tricia Stuto. We have done a ton of photo shoots together. Cosplay, Portraits ect. and we have so much fun. Tricia is an amazing person with a huge personality that so many adore. We do weird things but have fun and I try to bring out the best emotions. 

Tricia Stuto 

Our awesome friend Kat 

See why I can't wait until Spring? lol

I can't wait to see flowers blossom, Beautiful landscapes and just so much more this year!










I'm still trying to raise money so I can build my dream, my goal. I'd love to have my own local small business as I share the beauty with everyone. So here is a thumbs up to Spring hopefully coming soon! If you would like to help in any way, It would greatly be appreciated on so many levels. I still need to work on getting equipment so I can keep pursuing. I have a GoFundMe page along with my Etsy Shop which all profits from Etsy will help. :) 

Thank You all for reading once again, and Thank you to everyone who has already helped contributing and sharing and showing so much support!

Congratulations To The Lucky Winner! Also, I'm counting down til Spring!

Hey everyone! First, I'd like to say a HUGE Congrats to the winner of my first 8x10 Give Away! Thank you all so much for playing, and don't worry, I will love to host another one soon! 

The weather here has been so cold and snowy! You know it's bad when the wind chill brings it to a -25 feel. Just to cold! I have honestly been hibernating indoors lol. 

I've been working more on my Etsy Shop to try to help get some sort of sales, and of course, I wanted to try something new. I decided to make handmade bookmarks and add them in. I'm hoping to make sales with Etsy to still help save and make money to help us build a local business from the bottom up. 



For those who have helped by sharing and visiting, I'd like to say thank you so much! We are hoping the increase will bring us some sales. I'll always stay positive. 

I've always been working on using my own work to design on products while also learning how to do some digital art. ( I'm proud of my camera I created digitally lol). 

Between Etsy, Working on Zazzle, Writing and being a Mom, It's been rough lol. I can't wait for the Spring time so I can enjoy my love of taking pictures of pretty flowers in the bloom and scenery with the warmth of the sun. 

On a personal level, My 6 yr. year old son has lost a bottom tooth today! The best part is, the one right next to it is also very wiggly, so anytime soon it will be two teeth lost! 

Anywho since it's getting late. I hope you guys stop in and say Hello and take a peek in either my Etsy, Zazzle or our regular website. Hope you all have such a lovely evening! 

Planning on a Give Away on Google + !

                                    Planning an Event for  Google+ Users!

Good morning everyone! I hope everyone is staying warm, Unless your on the west coast "cough Derrel Cough". lol. Anyways, I was thinking about doing an event on Google + and would love some feed back. 

I been working hard trying to get my foot in the door, and I thought to myself, "How cool would it be to do a give away so some can see my work?". 

So.. I was thinking to run a give away to 3 lucky winners of a 5x7 photography print. 

So, My question is, How many of you would be interested? I would love to see numbers before going ahead and creating the Event. 



If there are any questions, please don't hesitate to ask :) 

The winners will receive a 5x7 in a Black cardboard easel frame too that can very easily be removed if they wish to frame with a different frame of course. 

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! 

Going in Two Directions, Focusing on the Same Thing

Hello everyone! First I'd like to say, Happy Thursday! Can you believe Turkey Day is in a week? Where has the time gone too? 

Anyways, I have some great updates that I'd love to share with you guys! Everyone who has been reading my blog knows how I have been running my Etsy Shop. I'm sure many know, How I wanted to "expand" myself into working on more things. 

I thought it would be a great idea to be able to offer my photography work on items, and that is exactly what I am doing! 

So now, I am running 2 different shops, even though they are both involving the same things. Now I can create and design my work onto many things such as mugs, cards, post cards, pillows and more! 

So, On Etsy, I will have my digital downloadable images along with a few Photography Prints 

Then I will have my Zazzle Shop which will have my work created on many different things! I can also make and customize anything you'd like if you'd like me too! 

Browse other gifts from Zazzle.





So if you're looking for Gifts for the Holidays feel free to stop on by! 

I'm also going to be practicing on some Digital Art as well to make even more patterns and more for cards and so on. 

I know running two shops, with 2 complete different places sounds a little crazy, But I am hoping they will compliment each other and have it work out the best.

Thanks for reading guys and I hope to hear from many!

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

My first sale!

So excited to share that I woke up this morning with my very first photo sale on Etsy! The first one sold goes to the Mystical Tree instant download. This is so inspiring and motivating to me. 

I been going back and forth getting help with my shop from other photographers and just other shop owners and I know I can do this and I know that it's worth it. My work is worth it. 

I have a few new listings I put up today, My stats went over 100 views, just for today! I was super excited! I will make this successful for myself and family. 

I am planning on saving the money I do make, so I can purchase a weighted blanket for my son who has Autism. That's going to be the first thing on the list, especially with his 6th Birthday coming up. So yes I'm excited lol. 

Please feel free to stop on by, I have some $5.00 Instant Download specials going on along with great photography prints available! 

Thank you everyone for the great support, because I wouldn't have went this far with out <3   

Don't forget to check out my Facebook page and say hello! https://www.facebook.com/PhotographybyTrishaRoberts

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!