Business Attire

Self Portrait

By Tom Willa

Well, I promised myself to be more diligent about blogging so here is my first post of October.

I was working with a client and we discussed business attire, after the his photo session, I decided to try wearing a tie. So I put on my old friend Winnie. Here is what I came up with. Working on both sides of the lens is tough but, I always try to create photos that captures the joy of the moment. I have a new professional image once again.

Cutting Cane

Hugh Cutting Cane
5x7 Photograph
by Tom Willa

Wow, where does the time go. That's twenty one days without post. That's our son Hugh glass blowing artist extraordinaire at work. I shot it with my prime 55mm lens, used day light and stopped it down or is that up ( just about wide open 2.o) to help it freeze the motion. I think the fact that the studio was filled with light from the furnace and warm long autumn natural light from a sky light created a harmony of color. I also shot a real estate listing in South Seattle this week, too. I have an early meeting so good night, good day and sweet dreams come true.

FREE September Holiday Giveaway

Miki, Bella and Diane
4x5 Photograph
By Tom Willa

Here's another shot from the other day. SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY

September is really here. It is my birthday month. In honor of this event, I am giving away an hour photo session to the first, fifth and tenth person who calls me (206 940 2162) about portrait photography. This includes the sitting fee plus one 8x10. This offer covers: head shots, family, groups, senior portraits and engagement photos. Photographs always make a great holiday gift.

Family Portrait

Grandma, Bella and Grandpa

8x10 Photograph by Tom Willa

It has been about three weeks since I last posted. I struggled with the results of another public painting venue long enough to shift my priority to photography professionally. This is one of the photos from the first photo shoot in the new studio. It is formal portrait capturing the air lightness, love and pride.

So now the specialities are Portraits formal to fun, Architectural, and Weddings. I am just letting putting the word out the ToMi Creations web page will be revamped and adding a Facebook page ToMi Photography is in the works. We will still do some paintings and posting but, the focus just has to change. Happy end of summer and remember to keep on the sunny side, Tom

Canna Lily Destiny

Canna Lily by Tom Willa

5x7 mounted $12 plus shipping

Destiny, this flower photo will become a painting. I am toying with just making into a 11x14 by adding a little more to the bottom edge. The Renton Antique and Art Walk is this Saturday 11-5 will be there with photo, paintings and glass works. If you are in the are stop down on 3rd street, and check out our booth. Have a great day

Peristeria Dove Orchid

Dove Orchid 5x7

$22 matted and ship in continental US

Photograph Medium Gloss Photo Paper

By Tom Willa

Today, I worked on some of my flower images, I spent a good amount of time matting and mounting some of the prints I have made recently. I am trying to get ready for selling a bunch of 5x7 flower images at Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk on August 22nd. I wrapped that up for the day, then switched to looking through files for flower images. I found one of my favorites, this dove orchid is the national flower of Panama. My next neighbor in Hawaii grew this species, when he first showed me it, I was awestruck. This flower strikes hope in my heart, I see natural beauty in the image and more. I am pretty glad I rediscovered the photo in my files. I hope you all have a great week and take time to explore the flowers.

Stu Anderson

Stu Anderson

5x6 Photograph

Stu's photographs were created for the purpose of using on the Internet, online and printed materials. We ended up with several images, this particular one uses double source flash. I like it because it sets a professional tone which help anyone identify Stu. By profession he is a home inspector who you can rely on. His inspection reports goes from the exterior to interior, roofs, crawl spaces to attics documenting and photographing all concerns, creating a precise understandable report of the condition of a residence, building, etc..