Good morning lovelies! To those of you who have been with us for some time… thank you. To those who are new around these parts, we welcome you! The Creative Mama was born out of the desire to share every day living with a touch of creativity. You may read a bit more about how we began by clicking here. It has been a wild ride, so many wonderful relationships and community have been built within the walls of this space and I’m thrilled that you choose to click over to us.
The Creative Photographer
We have such wonderful things in store in the coming months, one of which being our 2nd annual Photography Series! I’ll be honest that I’m about over the moon with the amazing artists who have graciously agreed to partake, and the prizes in store for both mamas with cameras and the professional alike. Just to give you a bit of a taste of what is to come… do the following names give you as many goosebumps as me?
- Deb Schwedhelm,
- Jose Villa
- Joyce Smith
- Sarah Lane
- Brenda Acuncius
- Leigh Taylor
- the girls of Luxecetera…
- and many. many. more.
July 5 begins this wonderful venture, we can’t wait to see you then!
Our Newest Team Members
Exciting news! It seems that as we have grown, so has our need to have more voices and hearts added to our already fantastic team. It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you our two newest members, as well as a recap of the team that works so hard to make TCM what it is:
Both of these incredible women have oodles of creativity to share from mommy-hood to homeschooling, and kitchen goodies to photography. I’m so thrilled to add them to our group, please welcome them with open arms!
Angie Warren
Founder & Contributor
Angie is mama to two very rambunctious boys and married to a baseball-loving, hard-working man. She finds that whether it be with her hands, her lens, or her mouse – creating is soothing, liberating, and something she desires to share with the world. It is her hope that you leave here with renewed inspiration of your own, and possibly the tools to get started on making your own creative journey through life. She warmly welcomes you to this community!
When not writing or chasing after her children, Angie can be found behind the lens of her camera. Visit her website, Angie Warren Photography to see her latest work.
Jessica Cudzilo
Contributor
Born and raised in Tennessee Jessica now lives in Cincinnati, Ohio as her husband completes his medical training. She is a full-time lifestyle photographer and also teaches online workshops. In her free time she loves a good memoir, is a sucker for reality TV, loves DIY projects and is addicted to traveling the world. Jessica and her husband have one “special needs” dog named Chili and are hoping and praying to add to their family any day now through adoption.
Jessica’s beautiful work can be seen on her website, 503 Photography. For those of you looking to better your photography skills, her 503 Photography Workshop is for you and a must see! Also, new and coming your way this summer are her online photography workshops for KIDS and TEENS!
Kelli France
Contributor
Kelli France is a busy woman! Her degree in Elementary Education comes into play as a mother of three, children’s photographer, and online mentor to photographers. She loves what she does because it gives her a creative outlet. Kelli also likes to read (including lots of parenting books!), rock her aerobics class, and enjoy weekly date nights (for her personal sanity) with her husband. She currently resides in Colorado Springs.
Feel Parisian and check out Kelli’s fantastic work at France Photography – as well as her online mentoring for photographers, Francypants Academy!
Marci Goodwin
Contributor
Marci Goodwin has a passion for helping people get the busyness and clutter out of their lives so that they can slow down and enjoy what is really important. She readily admits she doesn’t have it all figured out and is a work in progress experimenting on her family.
Head over to Marci’s corner of the web at Overcoming Busy and prepare yourself to be wowed by her menu plans, organizing tips, and heartfelt words.
Marta Locklear
Contributor
Marta loves her roles in life. According to Marta, “I live a whirlwind of one…so I better love it!” She is always in need of a creative outlet and her background in arts and crafts is extensive. One day in 2006 she found the newest love of her life… her camera. And since, she has been on a fast pace of growing her wonderful business of photography. She never stops being creative, whether it is photography, crafts, home decor and even fashion.
Marta’s gorgeous images can be seen at Marta Locklear.
Michele Anderson
Contributor
Michele is a former marketing guru turned child and family photographer in Austin, TX. She is surrounded by three energetic kids at home and a husband who works tirelessly to keep them all educated and fed. Much like her life, Michele’s work is chameleon-like… always changing with her mood and inspiration. Her mind is constantly abuzz with new concepts, but thankfully, she is regularly reminded by her kids to slow down and enjoy life’s simplest moments.
Michele is the owner and photographer of Pinkle Toes Photography and she also provides resources and templates for photographers all over the world via Pinkle Toes 4 Photographers. Be sure to check her out!
Rachel Goerke
Social Media Assistant
A native to the Bay Area, Rachel is a child & family photographer who loves knitting, babysitting, and working out at the gym. We are glad to have her on board helping us out behind the scenes!
You may view her work at Rachel Goerke Photography as well as her etsy shop, Knitting Nest.
Stacey Woods
Contributor
Stacey Woods is an on-location, natural light lifestyle photographer. Her favorite subjects are expecting mamas, the tiniest of babies, and children of all ages. She lives in the Tampa, FL area with her husband of 10 years and their young son and daughter, whom she regards as her three greatest blessings in life ~ and her most favorite subjects to photograph! Photography has long been a passion for her, and Stacey believes you’ll get a glimpse of who she is in each photograph she takes.
Take some time to browse Stacey’s website and drool over her fabulous images and the words of her heart at Stacey Woods Photography.
Tisha McCuiston
Contributor
Of all the hats she wears mother and wife would be Tisha’s favorite and most important. She loves her life and is truly passionately living each moment in color. For her this means savoring each moment she has with her children and family. Getting to know her clients as people, and more often than not, as friends. They allow her into their homes and lives and Tisha tries her hardest to capture their moments with the same attention to detail she gives her own family photos.
Tisha offers fantastic resources for photographers at Bramble Hill Designs!
Tracey Clark
Contributor
With a modest arsenal of Canon equipment, a bounty of intuition and her self-proclaimed obsession with natural light, Tracey has committed herself to capturing the kind of images that tirelessly remind us that life is beautiful.
Spending the majority of her adult life as a professional photographer she is still as giddy about it as when she started. The woman behind 2 books, 2 blogs (she is the founder of Shutter Sisters) and 2 daughters, Tracey shares her enthusiasm and insights on photography, social media and motherhood–in no particular order—every chance she gets.
