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Welcome Get Shot By Tate!
Since you MUST know about me...... I'll talk about what kind of photographer I am. I'm the kid who hated traditional crap. I hated the concept of doing wedding photography. I wanted to do high fashion and naked people - and that WAS IT. Fast Forward to ten + years later....... I'm doing weddings, naked people (but it's always tasteful..... or at least I think it is) and I do SOME traditional stuff. I like to think my traditional stuff is twisted. Ok, it's not traditional. Call it what you want to call it, but I don't like the WORD - traditional. My wife does. She's twisted traditional. My work is my work. I don't like rules. It's hard for me to play by the rules when I'm doing photography. I think that's what keeps it so fun for me. I tell the parents of my senior shoots that I dislike cap and gown shots (was I supposed to do that?) but I still do them because I know they love those. ;-) I think you get the drift of what kind of photographer I am. I may think I'm way more radical than I am, but let me think I'm just ubercool and not traditional. Okay?
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Here are the Davidsons who are rapidly becoming my top client these days! They have hired me    not once, not twice, not thrice.... but FOUR times within a year! They "get" the fact that I am a good deal! You could go to a photographer for professional photos and pay up to 500 plus for prints..... whereas you can come to ME, a professional photographer too, and get the most kick ass photos for a nice little buck AND a CD! ;-) I am nothing but honored to be chosen by the Davidsons to document their lil tyke, Chase, throughout his growing pains. We did their maternity session, then his newborn, then 3 mos old shoot, and now here are his SIX month photos. He is a charming little man and I cannot wait to see how he grows even more (even though his parents probably want him to stay a baby........... I would too!).

Again, to the Davidsons - THANK YOU. Enjoy these for years to come!!!!!!!

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GO SAINTS!!!!!!!!!

IMG_1417.jpgThis apple toy was for Ashley when she was a baby - and now he's playing with it. Time flies, yes?

IMG_1444 copy.jpgThe photo above is one of my favorites ever captured of a family. It's so haunting but still a gorgeous photograph. I hope I can do this for myself when Sarah and I start a hood!

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Mrs. TTP:

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! This family is just so sweet. They make me want to have like 10 Chases. :)

(02.04.10)
Mrs. TTP (again):

I just love the bench pix, the saints pix, the.. frick, i love 'em all!

(02.04.10)
Tate's Dad, Randy!:

Good shots man. Great looking young family. The handsome little guy looks like what I think Eli will look like in another three months. Cheers Davidsons.

(02.04.10)
Iva Tullier:

These are fabulous! What a great looking family. Those blue eyes are to die for.

(02.04.10)
Nikki:

I've known Ashley since she was about 8! It's awesome to she what a beautiful family she has!! Great pics Tate!!!

(02.04.10)
Gloria Maxine Mertena:

I have known Ashley all her life. I am her aunt. I have loved every single picture you have taken of that gorgeous family from the beginning. I look forward to seeing more. and more. and more. I can see the family photo album is safe in Tate's hands. I love your work Tate!!!!!!!!!!!

(02.05.10)
Desiree Burk:

Love the pictures!!! The little guy is SO cute.

(02.16.10)
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I did photos of Jessica's brother's family last summer (they came out to Baton Rouge from Lake Charles) and Jessica liked them so much, she contacted me to set up a session for her and her husband, Chad. I AM flattered that people would drive a good distance to get a session done by me - flattered!

We got so many awesome shots of Chad and Jessica! I'm posting my favorites up on here for them and you all to see. They make such a really sweet couple and you can tell in their photos.

Thanks C & J!

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anda:

great set, tate! my favorite is the 1st one. what a stylish couple :)

(02.04.10)
Mrs. TTP:

i LOVE these- i LOVE when married couples take the time to do fun portraits like this. the fresh-fun feel and fashion... i adore.

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Elyssa:

You are SO SO SO talented.....I can only hope to be half as good with twice as much training!!! One of these days, I'll learn all your secrets!! ;)
Much love.....
Lyssa

(02.04.10)
Amy:

These are amazing!!!

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Jessica :

THANKS! Tate, We love them! We had so much fun with you. It was worth the trip. I especially like the "do not smile" picture! Ha! :D

(02.04.10)
Mary:

Great pictures! My fav is the one under the big tree!

(02.05.10)
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Here's some amazing shots I wanted to post of the Pickett family (PLUS ONE!!!! it should be arriving any day??!?). I did a session with them last year and I'm glad they tapped me again to do another session. I love seeing how families grow through my work!

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Jennifer:

Tate, you are a miracle worker! You got some great shots of my boys, I knew you wouldn't disappoint...yet again! I love Cooper's expressions, you captured them so well. Thank you!!!

(02.03.10)
Vanessa Laird:

These are AMAZING.... everything you do is amazing! When my son is born I plan on coming to you for our pictures!

-Vanessa L

(04.07.10)
tatephoto:

Jennifer - you all are adorable!

Vanessa - please do! :)

(04.07.10)
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 are some of my favorite shots of Megan from her senior portrait session that we did two weeks ago. She had a darling personality, and it shows in her photos!

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Here's a snapshot of us!!! I need to get better at taking one of me with each client to look back and remember all the good times!

Thank you Megan (and Arlene)!
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mrs. charles clark:

precious!!! she has great eyes and smile!!!

(02.02.10)
Arlene:

OMG Tate, You did a wonderful job
You deff did get her personality, these pictures are adoarable, can't wait to see the rest of them
Thank you for everything, we deff love the pictures

(02.02.10)
Shalee:

Uggghhh I wish I would have went herrrre. :( megans gooorgeoouuusss!

(02.02.10)
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