The Memory Market

Welcome to My Blog

Hi! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Lisa Tullett and  I love to photograph  life...real life. My true joy is to capture the little moments that tell a story and create awesome memories. Photography is more than a job for me it is my happy place. I absolutely love it. I will laugh with you. I will cry with you. I will jump up and down when I get that perfect photo.

I want you to just let things be. Come as you are. Wear your comfy jeans. Let your kids wear theirs. Connect with each other and forget I am there. Love, play, have fun and relax.

This is my blog. A place for me to share client sessions, personal stories, and everyday ups and downs. If you would just like to see samples of my work and read more about booking a session, please visit http://thememorymarket.typepad.com/memory_market_photography/

The best way to contact me is at lisa.tullett@sympatico.ca If you prefer to chat on the phone, send me an e-mail with your contact number. I will return your call as soon as I can.

 

 

To My Mom

I totally get it now mom. The work, the tears, the fears, and the joy that come with being a mom. I wish I had been more aware of all of that you did for us when we were kids but I am also so thankful that you kept our innocence preserved.

I am sorry for the globs of toothpaste that we left in the sink.

I am sorry I freaked out when you wanted to cut my nails.

I am sorry I was a rotten 11 year old.

I am sorry I didn't let you walk me to kindergarten.

I am sorry we bombed the kitchen and never cleaned it up.

I am sorry we complained every time you asked us to empty the dishwasher.

I am sorry Christy and I did not settle down at night.

I am sorry we created many, many, loads of laundry.

 

I thank you for staying home with us when we were little.

I thank you for working the night shift so that you could be there for us during the day.

I thank you for making every holiday and birthday special.

I thank you for buying me the best formal dresses ever.

I thank you for supporting the trends and fads that we went through.

I thank you for those amazing summers at the cottage.

I thank you for cooking us healthy and yummy food.

I thank you for knitting us sweaters.

I thank you for loving dad and showing us a happy relationship.

I thank you for putting us first and yourself dead last.

I thank you for being a mom that I looked up to and still do.

My special "Mom and Me" shoot will continue until the end of May!

The Hardest Job is the Best Job. Celebrate It.

Being a mom is tough. Really tough.  More often than not, I go to bed thinking about all the stuff I want to do better tomorrow instead of celebrating the stuff I got right today.

Mother's Day is usually a day for a nice brunch, some flowers, and maybe a little pampering. Why not change things up a little this year with a photo session instead? Grab those kids and celebrate you, them, and all you do for them.

My very dear friend Amy jumped on board with her little girl.

 

Inspiration

I have a few websites that I visit for my daily dose of inspiration. Sometimes it is a colour that grabs me. Other times it is a photo or a recipe. I love being moved to try something new or to appreciate something old.

Today I was inspired in much different way. Today it was a smile that got me. Her smile. Then his.

Meet Craig's mom. She is fighting a battle that scares, touches, and affects us all. An ugly battle that is hard, unfair, and frustrating. Pills, tests, and doctor visits fill her days and she has more unknowns in her life than any one person should. Yet here she sits. A genuine smile on her face.

Then this smile happened.

Thanks for the incredible inspiration today Josie. So nice to see that smile.

The Crib

For some reason, I have take quite a few pictures of Archer in his cribs (one in our room, one in his). I love how little he looked in the beginning and how very different he looks now. He is filling the space quickly! He sleeps in the one in his room and plays in the one in our room. Jasper will often pull up a stool and hang with him. He really can't keep his hands off his little brother. Lately, he has been climbing right in. Archer's first words could very well be "Dude, give me some space".

Have a great weekend!

At Home With Me

I have been encouraging everyone to jump on board with an "At Home" session. For the next few posts,  I will share some of my "at home" photos. They will just be a collection of the everyday stuff that happens around here. Stuff that is happening right now but might not happen 2 weeks, 2 months, or 2 years from now. Stuff I want to remember.  I have not showered. My hair is in some sort of a knot. I am wearing tights and a hoodie. Eden is still in her jammies.

Today I decided to capture a little bit of bath/after bath with Archer. I love watching him in the tub. I love wrapping him up when he is done. I love his fresh smell. I love feeding him and then tucking him into bed.

Eden took all of the pictures of Archer and I. I took the rest. I am so impressed with how well her little eyes and hands work my big camera.

 

Kisses from Him

Bedtime around these parts is crazy. Lots of freaking out on my part. Lots of fooling around on theirs. It isn't very often that I break out my camera during this time. Last night I did and I think I may have just captured one of my favourite moments of all time. Archer has started "kissing". Charlie gets such a kick out of. The funny part, is that she used to do the exact same thing when she was his age. So here is the picture. My first baby holding my last. Daddy standing in the background just watching. Thinking what I am thinking. Man, this ride has gone fast.

My Baby is 8!

Charlie turns eight today. 8. I have an eight year old. So many cool things have happened (and a few not so cool!) This little girl taught be how to be a mommy. She introduced me to all the incredible little joys, the worries, and all the smiles and tears that come with having a child. I watched as she learned to roll, sit, walk, run, and ride a bike. I heard her first words. I fixed her first cut. Now she stands almost as tall as me. She makes her own breakfast. Picks out her own clothes and has her own opinions (on pretty much everything!). It has been a wild ride little girl! Happy Birthday.

Could you slow down just a little?

Meet the Galloways

This family was one of the very first families I photographed. Hard to believe that was almost 6 years ago. Since then I have had the opportunity to capture them each year. Their session are always fun and Dad likes to add in a few surprises (kid flying this year)! These kids have changed in huge amounts in that time and now I am just wishing they would slow down a little bit.

You guys rock! Can't wait to do this again this year.

The Memory Market is working on something AMAZING!!! Can't wait to share!

A Family at Home

Here are a few more images of a shoot done at home. This family wasn't completely sure about this idea but the weather on this particular day was not cooperating. We went for it. They were so relaxed and happy and in the end were thrilled with their photos. Mom actually told me that this was her favourite shoot so far. That was music to my ears. We played on the beds, checked out some lego, explored some books, and goofed around. There was also plenty of opportunity for some great portraits!

This is one of my favourite photos EVER! He is holding a picture of his little self holding the same stuffed dog as he is holding in this picture.

 

Beautiful Family.