LIVE.LOVE.LAUGH

I'm so thankful for all of my supporters for watching and voting for me! I found out yesterday that I didn't win. It took me some time to get over it and realize that it wasn't the end of the world ;-) I truly believe that there are more opportunities out there for me.I'm just so thankful that my amazing and very talented husband and I had so much fun creating such a rad creative video! We must make another one... but about what? Any ideas?

Well, as for now I'm reading up on some photographers blogs and getting inspired for what the future holds! 

What a cool season right now. I'm still on the high of just getting married...enjoying life and thanking God for my every moment. He truly loves us and cares for us. 

This Sunday I had my 2 sisters over for "girls night" .. Ice cream... movie... relax time! Then I took them back home the following day. Here is a portrait of one of my sister-in-law; Syndareria. She truly is a beautiful girl, inside and out. I'm amazed at what a sweet girl she is and I see so much inside of her that she doesn't yet see in herself. She's a gift from God and I pray she knows that everyday. 

Derek's family has been in foster care for a long time. They opened up their home to so many kids that have been left abandoned and rejected. I've been so inspired ever since Dave Hasz (the director) at the Honor Academy once spoke about his foster care experiences. To later find out about Derek's family and there heart to help these kids was simply beautiful. It brings me joy to see the kids happy and loved and to show them that they are worth spending time with and that they have value is something dear to my heart.

Derek's parents just adopted a 3 year old little boy who was left in a hotel room for several days with his 2 older sisters. He has changed so many of our lives. He is truly a blessing. Love that kid.

Matthew Hunter Harvey. My new baby brother.

Here's a photo I took last fall of the Harvey Kids ;-)

The 3 things I'm learning to do right now. 

LIVE -  LOVE  -  LAUGH ;-D

Love, Tessa Janae

:::Thank You:::

Thank you to all who watched my video and voted for me! I want to tell you that It means a lot to me and I feel very thankful that I have you on my side. No matter what happens, I'm so excited for the next step. So here is my appreciation!!!!

THANK YOU!

Check back to see what happens!!!!!

Sincerely,

Tessa Harvey

P.S. I especially want to thank my Husband for helping me do this.. I couldn't have done it without him. 

Totally Rad Actions:

Thanks to Totally Rad Actions I was able to enter my video into a very unique opportunity to win a seat in a SOLD out photography workshop with Chris & Sarah Rhoads. 

I thought I'd show you all a little bit of what Totally Rad Actions is and what it can do to your images.

I don't believe that these actions are to fix your bad/oops shots and make them fabulous. Which they can sure fix some things. BUT I believe that they should enhance what you have already taken straight out of the camera. It should enhance the photo and make it more something like...romantic, soft, or something out of a dream. It should enable you to open up your creative mind and really reach for the stars. 

So, check it out! Buy them, use them! 

Here is an example of one of my photos that I've used some of the actions that they offer and some of my  own.

The 1st image after pulling it off my camera; I increased the contrast just a tad. 

TRA Recipe 

Pro Retouch 50%

Eye Bump 60%

Yin 100%

Oh Snap 100%

Pool Party 43%

+Add Texture Layer from my library 

View TRA Recipes Here!

Thanks for checking it out! Hope you enjoyed my demo. Check back to see if I'm going to Australia! And make sure you vote for my video!

WATCH VIDEO & VOTE HERE! 

http://www.gettotallyrad.com/blog/

Sincerely,

Tessa Harvey

TOP 3- VOtE 4 ME!

Hello Everyone! I'm super excited that I made the TOP 3! SO I need your help to pursue my dream!

VOTE FOR ME!

STEP 1: Watch Video

STEP 2: VOTE for my video! It's at the top

of the website. Make sure it say's "Click here to vote!"

LINK HERE:  http://www.gettotallyrad.com/blog/

Thank you everyone for your support!

Sincerely,

Tessa Harvey

{VOICE} Workshop - Video Entry!

VOICE workshop - video entry from Tessa Harvey on Vimeo.

Here is my VOICE workshop - video entry to try to win the last spot in the SOLD OUT workshop! Derek and I saw the post on Wednesday on Totally Rad Actions Blog and moved fast since the due date was FRIDAY! We worked our butts off to get it done by Friday and then they moved the due date to Monday to give more people time to work on it. SOO We decided to mix it up and make it BETTER! So here is the final video! Hope you like it! WISH ME LUCK!

Watch it on Vimeo for the full HD! 

Thanks for watching! 

Sincerely,

Tessa Harvey

P.S. I want to thank my wonderful husband for helping me make this video. It couldn't have been done without him!

{Afternoon in the .:SUN:.}

I took these photos a month or so ago and have been wanting to post them. 

Derek and I wanted to be spontaneous and do something fun. So we ventured out into the Woodlands, TX...where you can't find anything unless you just go explore. Living in Texas, especially right now, isn't the most enjoyable experience outdoors. I mean, you can make it what you want it to be, so make it fun! Well, we sure do try. The heat sometimes gets the best of us. 

I'm starting to really be excited about where my photography is going. Inspiration. At last! 

Check out the photos and comment if you like them!

Comments?  :-)

Sincerely,

Tessa Janae Harvey

Joel&Dani .:True Love:.

These are two of our good friends. We had the great privilege of going to Teen Mania's Honor Academy, where I was able to meet my wonderful husband and many other lifelong friends...including a couple I'm featuring on my blog today.

Dani & Joel have come to visit for the 4th of July weekend and we have had a blast! We went to see a movie on Market Street and then we took a stroll and took some photos. Derek was of course much help. (after playing with his new iphone 4) He helped me by handing me my bag with my lenses and helping me change them out when I needed. Hopefully someday I'll purchase a Shootsac by Jessica Claire, an amazing photographer that I admire.

Hope you enjoy some of the photos from today!

Dani is so beautiful, inside and out. This woman is an amazing person and I've been so blessed to get to know her more. She is also a very talented singer and literally makes my heart melt when she sings. She sounds like an angel from heaven. 

These two people were made for each other. It's so refreshing to see best friends fall in love and make the best team!