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Project Fuckcancer In 4 days I will have the opportunity to photograph a woman that is now CANCER FREE. This story really inspired me and hit close to home.  I want to be able to share it with the world and what better way than to share it here.  Let’s start here: My grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. (My mother’s mother) She went through the process of chemotherapy and had a mastectomy. Both breast were removed and we thought the Doctor removed all the cancer… Unfortunately that wasn’t the case, the cancer spread and my grandmother passed away in 2001. It was the worst thing to watch and experience. Still till this day my mom struggles with the passing of my grandma.  Fast forward. I received a call last month from a woman named Adrian. We jumped on the phone and I had asked how can I help her. (She sounded sick, so I thought maybe it was bad timing, even thought she was calling me.) We continued to chat and she explained she had NO IDEA of what she wanted but she knew she wanted photos of her. She couldn’t really identify what she wanted but knew I can help. I didn’t really understand, she wasn’t clear. I asked if she was okay, she expressed she received bad news that she wanted to call back when her soul is quieted.  Honestly I didn’t know what was going on, I had this woman crying saying that she wanted me to take pictures. I couldn’t walk away from the call without trying to reach out and find out if I really could help. So, I sent a text message expressing I wanted to be there for her and I would do whatever it takes to get her in front of my camera.  Come to find out, she is undergoing her 3rd Mastectomy.. “It’s very important to have something to document/memorialize me as I am today.”  Cancer Free Now- ., I am honored to be able to tell this women’s story. Not only am I going to share it with all of you. I want to Dedicate Project #fuckCancer to my grandmother and Adrian.  If you know someone who is undergoing treatment or has gone through it, lets connect. I have attached Adrians picture after 50 to the Left ,and 1st mastectomy to the right.  Adrian also wrote her story and I would love to share.  I will be posting her story as it continues. Her Story: My journey to here (boudoir) began long before the diagnosis of cancer.  It started many years ago as a young girl.  I didn’t see myself as “overly beautiful”, per se, but was always pretty sure of myself and was good with how I looked.  That said, like most of us there was at least one “something” of my body that, if left up to me, would look differently; however, for reasons unknown, at a very young age, I decided to do the flip and to always find at least one good thing and focus on that.  For me, it was my skin.  Like chocolate, mine is dark, but with a hint of red, that in my opinion is beautiful.  So, each day, be it morning or night, whenever I unveiled, I’d stand before a mirror and appreciate me.  Not in a way that’s vain, but as a “thank you God for making ME” sort of way. Anyway, because I liked what I saw and because I’d always had a fascination with the human body, I’d always wanted a nude portrait of myself, but never took the time or even had the courage to have one done.  So, when in November 2013, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it was no wonder that one of my first thoughts was to be photographed, focusing on my breasts, but because everything goes so fast with that diagnosis, time ran, my health became my focus and a professional session was never done.Back tracking just a bit, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was 45 years young and weighed around 125lbs (stick with me and that will make sense).  Up until the time I met my plastic surgeon, reconstruction hadn’t entered my mind.  Removing the cancer by way of mastectomy was an automatic assumption for me that I was good with.  I’d go in have both breasts removed, go through the necessary treatment and move on with my life, but at the initial consultation my sister asked the doctor about reconstruction. It was then and only that the thought ever cross my mind, but only briefly because after the doctor explained all of my options, I simply was not interested and as such declined.  Later though, after that appointment, I had to see a social worker (insurance requirement to ensure you not only have all the necessary information as it relates to the diagnosis, but to help you along with questions related to your mental and emotional well being).  During that appointment  reconstruction came up again.  Again, I declined, but before the appointment was over I’d changed my mind.  My thinking at that time was that I may one day remarry and wanted to ensure my “future” husband would have a “normal” bedroom experience. So after determining that I did not carry the gene for breast cancer, I opted to only remove one breast.  Now, because my breasts were small, a mini implant was placed on the side with the natural breast and a tissue expander put in on the left to later fit a permanent implant where my breast had been removed.  After some time, rippling began on the left (mastectomy side), which was not uncommon, but mine was to the point that it bothered me.  That, coupled with pain from scar tissue building up, I had the implant exchanged for a new one.  Well, after some time had passed, the same thing happened again and after so many tries, I decided to have the implant removed as well as ask to have the right breast removed.  By then though, I’d changed jobs and decided to change to

PRIDE MONTH- MAY 2019… Celebration Month. It’s GAY PRIDE and MOTHER’S DAY Month!!! I shared a story early this week about being Gay and loved.. What better way to celebrate and give. LET’S CELEBRATE….. ?❣️ Portrait Sessions?. 50% OFF any collection and a COMPLIMENTARY SESSION. I LOVE MY MOMMA AND I LOVE MY GAY SELF!!!! CLICK HERE:https://spark.adobe.com/page/8RwiwCjkUoWc2/ Now till May 31st. LIMITED TIME ONLY!!   Choose Collection Signature Collection $1,495.00 USDPlatinum Collection $745.00 USDSilver Collection $495.00 USD

Top 3 products we sell Here at TiffaneyAnn Photography we strive to provide the best products.  Top 3 products we sell.   1.) Albums – Full grain Italian leather custom handcrafted albums. These are amazing. They’re luxury of full grain Italian Leather!  Timeless choice to showcase your beautiful images.   2.) Matted Folio – Matted folios – These are great if your looking to showcase two or three images. Best part about this beauty. You can swap out the images as you please.   3.) Image Folio Wood Box – Premium Walnut Wood. This right here is amazing. Best seller! Swap out your image as you please or hang  your images on your walls. Tuck away your images in this beautiful box. Must see!!   **4.) Custom Retro Viewer-  NEW for Our Studio Reels and Viewers are a unique way to tell someone “I appreciate you”. Imagine your Boudoir images for you significant other on this bad boy. So much fun.

5 Expert Headshot Photography Tips for Stunning Portraits Having the perfect headshot is key to success this days. We here at TifaneyAnn photography understand that  consumers depend on online presence for success. It’s important to portray the best version of yourself. We are excited to share the TOP 5 TIPS FOR GREAT HEADSHOTS. 5 TIPS AND TRICKS  Clothing –#1 rule for us is that you have to love it! If you don’t feel comfortable in it, you won’t shoot well while wearing it. We suggest you bring a range of different colors and necklines. If you have any doubt about whether something will work or not just bring it along. Don’t be seasonal; everything from t-shirts, tank tops to sweaters and light jackets can work. Styling Women Styling Men 2. Hair and Makeup: For the Men- Most of the time men can get away without professional hair and makeup, but we recommend a powder or foundation to help even out skin tones and to keep the face from looking shiny. You can pick up a powder in your color at any department store, we recommend the MAC counter or Beauty supply store where you can get professional help picking the right color. For the Women- We always recommend professional hair and makeup. A professional HMUA knows how to make you look your best for the camera. 3. Get enough sleep the night before- In order to have a fresh and happy face in your photos, you need to take care of yourself. Get a full night of sleep the night before to avoid dark under-eye circles and other features that can lead to you looking tired and uninspired in your photos. 4. Smile – Easier than you may think trust me. Especially if you want your brand to seem fun and unique, its always beneficial to be the TRUE YOU and not authenticated. How do you want to smile? 5. Lighting and positioning– What separates a great headshot from an average one, are generally very small changes composition and lighting. These little adjustments can make a huge difference. The slight tilt to the head, leaning forward, a gentle but intriguing smile. Well worth the little tweaks. Lighting

Be Brave be Bold: When the time comes to open up and be honest about one’s sexuality, it can be one of the biggest battles, especially when it comes to relationships with family and friends. I want to express my admiration for my friends and family who have had the courage to come out and proudly say, “I am gay!”Be Brave, be Bold. I personally came out when I was 14 years old, but I knew I was different as early as age 10. It was an arduous journey, and my mother had the additional struggle of having two gay children. Imagine that. Two out of three kids queer. Some individuals mistakenly believe that being queer is a choice, but let me emphasize that I never chose to be gay/queer. I never desired to face the abuse, the struggles, and the battles that often accompany this aspect of my identity. Over the years, I have encountered hurtful comments and stories invoking Adam and Eve, being told that I haven’t found the right person, being condemned to hell, urged to change, dismissed as going through a phase, among other challenges. It begs the question: Why on earth would someone willingly choose to be queer and subject themselves to such attacks? At 37 years old, I still have close friends and family members who are not accepting of their own queer children or grandchildren, despite claiming to be okay with queer people in general. I want to emphasize that being queer does not alter who we are as individuals. The world perceives us differently because some minds remain closed and fail to embrace our differences. Regardless of our sexual orientation, we were all created by a higher power, and we deserve respect and acceptance. We are here, and we stand united with strength. That is why, as a Long Beach Gay Photographer, I am passionate about creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals. Through my Los Angeles Gay Photography project, #LGTBQPRIDE, I aim to celebrate and capture the essence of LGBTQ+ pride. If you or someone you know identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or queer, I encourage you to share your story with me by emailing info@tiffaneyannphotography.com. Together, let’s celebrate and embrace the diversity and beauty of our community. Love and respect are keywords in this project as we empower one another to be authentic and courageous.   Me and my momma

Top 5 Epic Senior Photo Locations 1. Joshua Tree National Park- located in southeastern California. Joshua Tree is a community of artists, musicians, working families, business people, telecommuters and retirees. A National Park Visitors Center is located right off the main drag, so you can park there and check out the shops before you head to our backyard, Joshua Tree National Park. 2. Yosemite – One of the United States’ most popular national parks, Yosemite is packed with natural beauty and views that never cease to amaze. From the majestic mountain peaks to the green meadows on the valley floor (plus all the waterfalls and groves of tall Sequoia trees in between), there’s no shortage of outdoor and leisure activities set against the park’s epic views. 3. Huntington Beach- Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California.

Let’s get Social Yes, get social! It’s the best way to share your portrait experience with your friends and family! Take lots of SELFIES and behind – the – scenes from you shoot! Post to Snapchat, IG, FB, and Twitter. Share the day from your perspective and let them in on all the fun! Even better, request LIVE VIDEO during your photo shoot! Please remember to give us credit. We value your referral. #tiffaneyannphotography

Why You Should Book A Boudoir Photo Shoot For Yourself Boudoir is something that has always fascinated me. From Black and White to Color. I love the poses, from the session, to all the Lingerie. Most of all, I love the confidence the client has through the process. One day I was scrolling through Facebook, and I saw a beautiful, boudoir style photo. The comments were flooded with words of admiration, but also with words of self-doubt. So many women wrote things like, “I wish I could do something like this,” or ” I need to lose weight so I can get photos like these done.” Those comments I hear so often, I can’t believe how much self doubt there is in us! I wanted to scream “NO, THAT SHOULDN’T MATTER, JUST DO IT!”   4 Reasons Why You Should Book A Boudoir Photo Shoot For Yourself You truly learn to appreciate your true self. As women, we often have this image in our heads of what we would like to look like, and we feel the urge to “perfect” ourselves until we reach that goal. But our bodies tell a story of who we are. The stretch marks and loose skin on your belly. The laugh lines and color of your hair. Freckles, moles, weight, scars, tan lines, all of it makes up part of your story. We have to learn to Embrace our beauty! A picture is worth a thousand words and photography is a form of storytelling. It is my job to make you comfortable and authentically capture you in a way that helps to tell your story and show you how beautiful you really are. Tell your story! Don’t wait until you lose those last few pounds. Don’t let “being too old” stop you from living out a dream. And definitely, don’t wait until you have someone to do it for. Do it for yourself! You are enough, remember the little girl inside you that has no self doubt. As a child we are not afraid of anything. Embrace your body! TiffaneyAnn Photography   A Rebellious Act Of Self-Care Women are beautiful, but we often don’t let ourselves feel that way. We deprive ourselves of self-care and self-love daily at an attempt to meet impossible standards. We put our families and careers before our own needs because we are nurturing creatures, but we need to remember to nurture ourselves as well. (I forgot this all the time, so I do understand.) I urge you, rebel against your everyday routine. Make time for you and the things that will make you feel good. Don’t feel guilty about scheduling a boudoir shoot for yourself. When you take care of you, mind, body, and soul, the people in your life benefit as well. You Deserve That Feeling Of Pure Confidence There is a natural confidence that kicks in when you feel sexy and beautiful in your own skin. The moment if you have ever got your hair and makeup done is the same feeling. Every woman has had this feeling at least once in their life. There is nothing like feeling GORGEOUS!! It’s An Experience I am a firm believer in living your life to the fullest. If you find yourself envious of another person’s life, take a step back and figure out what it is, precisely, that you are envious of. If you find yourself obsessing over change, then damn it, change it!!  If you have a Pinterest board filled with travel destinations, go to those places! And if you find yourself admiring women in boudoir photos, book your shoot. Your life is made up of the experiences you have. Don’t sit around waiting for life to happen to you. Make it happen! We all have excuses or “reasons” why we don’t follow through with our dreams, hell, I make excuses for myself daily, but those excuses aren’t going to matter when I look back at my life in the future. Don’t let “I regret, I wish I should of in the future.” happen to you. Do it now, life is to short. DO IT NOW! Clients like Adrian I admire. She was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Boudoir session days before her mastectomy. Inspired of showing off her body before she removed both breast. We all need to embrace our true selves.   Seriously, DO IT! Check out our Boudoir Gallery Love Tiffaney

Family Generation Session- Long Beach Portrait photographer showcases the intimate Generation Family Photoshoot. The perfect way to celebrate family and enjoy your family.. Surround yourself with your loved ones now because you never know how much time you have together. Every family has “one” special someone. You don’t need a big family to make a Portrait session worth your while.One of the most memorable moments in your life will the day you bring your family together to be able to capture a beautiful image that will out live you and live on forever. At the end of the day, one day your children will ask for image of their family, what will they find?

Wardrobe Must Have TiffaneyAnn Photography At TiffaneyAnn Photography we want all women to embrace their unique beauty and celebrate their innate femininity. Here at TiffaneyAnn Photography we believe that “sexy” doesn’t have an age, a dress size, or lifestyle. You can be sexy in lingerie and you can be sexy in jeans and a t-shirt. Check out out gallery here. Sexy is a sensation, not an aesthetic. We believe every woman deserves to live a life filled with passion, intimacy, and an impenetrable sense of self worth. We want you to be in love with you, your whole self. Check out, Wardrobe Must Have. What’s Your Level of Comfort? Bring on the Lingerie! There are plenty of lingerie options that are fun and sexy and can also cover up any ‘problem areas’ we want to deemphasize them. Lingerie, like a good demi bra or a bustier for example, will help to emphasize your breasts if those are your best assets. You can go as tame, or as hot as you’d like! Curvy Bodies                 Women’s bodies are truly beautiful forms. A bra and pantyset is always a great option if you want to show off your abs. Well-made undergarments are essential. Corsets are another fabulous way to show off your hour-glass shape. Curvy Bodies; Typically, wardrobe items with a retro vibe from an earlier era that were built in celebration of curves are Fantastic Choice. Robes are also great for women who may want more or less of their curves exposed. Petite Chest A woman with a smaller chest should focus on the elegance of her torso and the beauty of petite breasts. Take advantage of all the high-fashion tops these ladies can wear without a bra. Going braless is an extremely sexy look. Thin, no curves A corset comes in handy here. A well-seamed corset works like magic to create the illusion of an hourglass shape. Implied nude, like a gorgeous robe, we’ll create the illusion of nudity by covering your breasts and the illusion of curves will be HOT. Shorter Legs High heels make a shorter woman appear taller (and therefore slimmer, if that’s your goal, but shoes with a slender heel that’s at least 2 inches high also make the calves appear muscular and much more defined. Nude shoes that match your skin tones are a fantastic choice to make your legs look even longer. For clothing remember high-waisted skinny jeans are an excellent choice. The higher waistline makes legs appear longer. Don’t forget nude and posing plays a HUGE part. Flat Bum Creating the illusion of a bit more pow in your bottom, frilly panties are magic. Creating a little wedgie gives you just the look you’ll need to create the illusion. Remember floor posing plays a HUGE role in all it.