Happy Father's Day from Tina Ramirez Photography

I just wanted to wish my clients a Happy Father's Day! Plus, I wanted to give a special on-line hug to my own dad, Gary Craig. I was lucky enough to grow up with a great dad who always pushed me to do my very best. I am very appreciative of all that he has taught me and the values he and my mom instilled in me. Not only is my dad a super father, he is an even better grandfather. CJ sings his praises constantly and wants to hang out with him all the time.

Of course I cannot forget my own hubby. He is an awesome father to our 4 kids. He passes on to them his quirky sense of humor, his good looks, and his tender heart. I couldn't ask for a better husband and father of my children. Thanks honey!

So to all my clients, my dad and my husband:

Happy Father's Day!

3 month old little man N

This guy is such a little cutie. Well, I use the word "little" very loosely because he is quite the solid little man. I picked him up and he makes Gianna feel light as a feather. He is so sweet. He wasn't quite sure what was going on. He decided to sleep during the beginning of the session which was a nice little treat for me. I didn't expect to get any sleepy baby shots but he cooperated very nicely.

He has the sweetest, most kissable little lips!






He is so strong! I love the colors in this one.



And just for Father's Day and because I know that Nikki just loves these shirts :)

Another beautiful baby girl. {B} 9 days

I have been so blessed to photograph little girls lately. For a while there it seemed like there were only boys, now its all sugar and spice and everything nice!

This precious little baby B was 9 days old and just as cute as can be. She was bound and determined to prove her mommy wrong when she said "She sleeps all the time" :) Yeah right! She fought sleep the whole time. Just when it seemed she was falling asleep, one little eye would pop open.

We still had a great time!




You can tell she loves her mommy. Snuggled up next to mommy was so peaceful and sweet.


This image is probably one of my favorite images of all time. I love how she fits so perfect on his arm, snuggled up on his shoulder. It shows the tenderness of a father's love. He will always protect her with his fatherly strength yet is able to do so with a tender touch.


K&T, you guys are going to be awesome parents!

I hope you enjoy your sneak peak. I'll let you know when the rest are ready.

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Adorable little sibling set

Miss "E" is just so lovable! She quickly became my best friend.


I think little man "T" was much happier just fishing with grandpa but that is understandable. They make quite a pair, don't they.



Baby "A" was so strong at just 7 weeks. Look at her holding up her head! She has the prettiest baby skin.



With a mom this gorgeous, no wonder the kids are adorable!

It's official... CJ has PKS

That's right. CJ has PKS.... Photographer Kid Syndrome. He just turned 2 so of course I wanted to get some nice portraits of him. I haven't been real on top of getting photos of the kids since Gianna arrived. I set everything up while Gia was napping and this is pretty much how it went:

"I AM NOT GETTING MY PICTURE TAKEN!"




So I thought maybe I could bribe him with a snack. Can't you tell he is so excited.


He decides he is not interested at all in having his picture taken so he finds interest in the Best Buy ad. Well, maybe I can hope he is planning on buying me something nice.

He went and got his soccer ball to play with. But uh-oh, he threw it in the air and it landed on his head.

Yeah, playing with mom is alot funner than being still for 2 seconds for mom to capture a photo.


Ooo, ooo, he is sitting.... quick snap. Can't you see he is humoring me a little?


Finally he gives me something I can feel good about printing. This is the sly little smirk that I know and love. And yes, he is getting ready to jump away. Right after this he was gone and I gave up.

Don't feel bad if your kids don't want to cooperate with having portraits taken. It happens to all of us :) With kids this age the portraits take on a more photo-journalistic approach, otherwise there would be pictures of toddlers stuck to chairs with duct tape :)

For one of the strongest women I know...

As some of you know, my sister-in-law was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in March. While we celebrated the birth of our youngest child we were also gripped with fear at the thought of someone we love so much having cancer.

She has started chemo and I am happy to report that she is so strong and is doing very well. A couple weeks after starting chemo treatments, we had my youngest son's birthday party. Mari had decided to shave her head. She was taking a stand and was not going to let the cancer and chemo dictate when her hair fell out.

My sister, Jennifer, was there with her clippers and off it came. It was a very moving and emotional time. These pictures may produce a feeling of sadness (and there was some) but mostly I felt so proud of my little sis for being so strong and taking control.

I have to say, I think she is the most beautiful bald woman I have ever seen. I am not sure if she should ever grow her hair back out :)

I love you Mari!