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Welcome

My initials are TLC. I put Tender Loving Care in everything I do. Let's put TLC to work for YOU!!

I am a photographer located in beautiful Northern Michigan. I am passionate about people and love to capture their style.

Art and photography are my life. I am often asked if this is all I do. I am asked if photography is my main job. Photography and art are all I think about. It is who I am and what I do. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Red Hats in Traverse City

Here is a cute Youtube video I just finished from the Christmas party.

Red Hat Society Christmas Party 2008

The red hats had their Christmas party in the ballroom on top of the Park Place hotel in Traverse City. The views up there are breathtaking.This is a small sampling of the photos from the event.

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Snow in Interlochen.

This was taken today in front of my home on Green Lake in Interlochen. We have recently had a lot of snow. The weatherman is predicting snow all week. Winter hasn’t even started yet.

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This last one is an update to the set. I tried it in black and white. I think I like this better.

Deb, Joe and Lars

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Lars Lake

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Pre-Christmas Shoot.

From the shoot at the log cabin on Houghton Lake in Northern Michigan. The kids did not want to be photographed. They just wanted to play. This is a cute video slide show. Merry Christmas!

Christmas photo shoot.

Laurie and I went to her friend Vickie’s log cabin and set up a photo shoot. These children were squirming so much I finally suggested that they sit with thier mother in front of the fireplace.

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The new frezzi is here!!

I just got it and am dying to try it out!  This light packs a punch for such a small light source. It also has a dimmer switch so that I can control the amount of light that is projected on the subject.  This should be much easier to use than my Canon 580ex. This will also give my photos a more pleasing lighting effect.  Check back soon to see the image results of using this light.

New site, new look.

Hi guys,

I am sure you noticed that when you typed in www.diamondparkonline.com you were taken to a new site with a new name. I hope it didn’t confuse you and scare you off.

As some of you know, I recently took on a new business partner. Her name is Laurie Anderson and she is a real powerhouse. Her first request was that we use “Todd L Church” for the company name instead of the generic diamond park I chose before.

I don’t normally name businesses after myself but I figured “what the heck?” With a name like “TLChurch” (accenting my initials) you would almost expect me to be a wedding photographer…right?

I am just a guy who loves to take pictures and interact with people.  I chose this profession after many years because I finally found something that fit.

Laurie is an excellent addition to the business. She has a vision for the future of Todd L Church Photography that is as strong as my own personal vision. She is obsessed with the idea of being creative and having a great time.

I took her advice and changed everything. We never look back.

Video Slideshow from MSU

This was such a fun photo shoot. Laurie and I actually pulled passers by at Michigan State and dressed them up.  They were such great sports. Kudos goes out to the stars of this video.

Laurie found a group of 100 girls who were getting their photos taken by another photographer and asked them if anyone would be interested in shooting with us for the fun of it.  kelly Malburg, the brunette, was the only one who volunteered.  As we began the shoot I noticed two other girls just walking by. We asked them to join us and they accepted.

Those two girls then went and got a guy friend of theirs to join us. Pretty soon we were doing all sorts of fun poses and trying out different sets.

The stars of the video are: Kelly Malburg, Kristyn Wong, Molly Hunsberger, and Chris Neary, as well as various passers by.

Stoked!

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