blog ARCHIVE

www.TomTakiPhoto.com A few months ago I realized that this tomtaki.com blog was getting over saturated with photography posts. Instead of reducing the amount of photos I take I’ve decided to divide and conquer. You can now find all future photography post here.

In the photo shoot with Steve, a talented graphic designer, I experimented with lighting grid spots to achieve a spot light effect. I learned about this technique from one of my many favorite professional photographers, Zack Arias. The last photo is Steve as his true self, standing in front of some of his amazing work. [...]

For Cadie’s first birthday I took various photos of her and her family. For being only one year ago, Cadie is one of the most energetic and fearless little girl I’ve photographed.

To show Japan all the thoughts and love going out to them from here in NY, I set up a special “Message-to-Japan” photo booth at the Unite for Japan fundraising event. Guests were given whiteboards where they wrote, drew & expressed their support for Japan during these hard times. I hope you hear our messages [...]

Over the weekend I ended up in Montclair, New Jersey. For the first time I realized how valuable my Canon G12 camera was. I’m thankful that I was able to get some nice textures. Please feel free to download these textures and use however you would like. I only ask that you email me an [...]

On the shoot with Lindsey, a talented illustrator, we experimented with a paper cut-out of one of her character. Our goal was to combine her imaginary world with her physical world. Please check out her work at www.lindseybalbierz.com

With all the snow we’ve been getting in New York taking photos outside has been both challenging and rewarding. Making the trek out to an area next to a highway has allowed me to find untouched snow and collect an assortment of textures. Please feel free to download these textures and use however you would [...]

In 2010 I had the opportunities to shoot various people. In 2011 my goal is to experiment and shoot even more portraits. If you are interested in a portrait session with me I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me.

AdoramaPix recently had a sale on large photo prints which I took full advantage of with my photographs. Those prints combined with Ikea frames have given my walls new life, which is great since the cold winter weather has kept me indoors.

Some of my favorite photos from 2010. I plan to take my 2011 photos to another level.