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    • Jan 1, 2023

2022 recap | Tamara Merri Photography

Updated: Jan 2, 2023

What a year! I HAVE BEEN BLESSED. I’m SO FREAKING LUCKY to do this for a living. Thank you to all of my clients and couples for allowing me to continue this passion ❤️.


Some number fun for this year:


In 2022 I photographed 95 sessions!


  • 45 weddings and elopements

  • 11 personal branding sessions

  • 39 portrait sessions (engagement / proposal / family / maternity / minis sessions)


Some other fun stats:

  • I signed one marriage license and one ketubah!

  • 10,853 total miles driven for sessions.

  • I filmed my first wedding video!

  • TMPhoto hired our first associate photographer!!

On a personal note:

  • I left the country three times: Costa Rica, Greece, and Canada.

  • The whole month of July was spent road tripping across the US with my sister in law. We visited 19 National Parks!!

2022 Recap


This year coming to an end is a little bitter sweet because I’m not taking on nearly as many weddings for 2023/2024. I had a bunch of double and triple headers this fall and while I loooveeee celebrating with my couples, working jam packed weekends one after another takes it’s toll on me physically, mentally, and emotionally!


In order to provide the best service possible, I need to take on less. So for these next few years I’m going to be taking things slower, balancing out my work-life ratio, and being intentional with my time and attention. That way I’ll be able to pour 100% of my creativity into my couples on their wedding day, because their wedding will be the only one of the weekend! I can’t wait to see what 2023 and beyond has in store for TMP!


Below is one photo from every session in 2022! Like always, it's SO tough to choose!!! This year I decided to choose photos that had more of a storytelling element rather than just being pretty. The wedding + elopement photos are kinda sorta in chronological order so you can see the succession of my year.


If you want to see photos in quick succession, click here to see my recap reel. Although the photos are different from the ones in this post since I needed vertical images.


And before you go, check out previous years recaps:


2022 Weddings + Elopements


Shane & Margarita running outside after their ceremony
Meaghan & Michael stealing a kiss inside Coney Island before their elopement
Elena & Brandon pointing out fish on their glass bottom boat tour during cocktail hour

Cindy & Mat emptying their shoes of sand after a beach stroll

Bic & Cooper waiting to exchange rings at the courthouse

Samantha & PJ's gorgeous ceremony view in NH

Bryie & Logan enjoying a beer at a brewery after their elopement

Anthony tearing up seeing Ingrid for the first time

The Groom's brother doing his best man speech again outside for their covid-conscious parents

The sun hit just right as Nicole & Brandon walked to the venue after their ceremony

An absolutely unreal sunset at Jenn & Brian's wedding

A swimmer puts on her cap in the background as Devon & Michael exchange vows

Tatum & Colin join cocktail hour

Krissy & Brian's friend got in the way during cake cutting, which puts cake on his face

Felicia & Alex's son hangs out during their ceremony

Classic Worcester City Hall ceiling shot for Leonora & Paul
An epic first kiss with an equally epic floral arrangement for Lisa & Jack

Justin gives Jackie a piggy back ride through puddles

Tammie wiping Jason's tears during their ceremony

Chris holds Michal's shoes as she walks barefoot back to the hotel

Christina enjoying life and a photo booth during her & Nathan's cocktail hour

A rare all-kid smiling photo at Aunty Tatiana & Uncle Jared's wedding

Sarah & Zach descend the stairs at the brewery
Bride's team wins the post-ceremony flip cup game at Laura & Jon's wedding

A quiet moment for Kellyn to dress her daughter before her and Alex get married

A unique wedding photo for the gothic wedding of Kate & Brett
Ryan helps Kaylee into the vintage car they rented for the wedding

Witnessing the marriage license being signed at Sarah & Connor's wedding

Classic Worcester City Hall ceiling photo for Korey & Glen

The most joyous limo ride for Caitlyn & Dave after their wedding ceremony

Bria and her father prepare to walk down the aisle where Stefan waits

The flower girl dumps her basket post-ceremony at Kat & CJ's wedding

Amanda & Tony are overjoyed to exchange rings while their daughter watches

Mairead & Joe's dance floor was lit with their glow sticks

Allison & Rick share their first dance with a sunset sky through the windows

Anthony and his groomsmen give Cearabrooke a little toss

The exact moment Nancy and Gabe's family learn they're about to elope. Surprise!

A sunset glow for Brittany & Michael's post-ceremony celebration

A single tear rolls down Rhiannon's cheek as Camden shares his vows

Dan is blind folded for his and Kristi's no-look-first-look

Absolute JOY as Angela & David walk back down the aisle as husband and wife

Elaine & Paul steal a glance during their Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony

A glowy sun warms Megan & Ryan's chilly wedding day

Some fun with flash at Bella & Harrison's elopement

Fun with light and shadows at Julianne & Michael's elopement

Personal Branding Sessions


Liro Willer Law

Maureen Interiors

The Laurel Wreath

The Selfcare RD

Walker Development

Houlihan Law

Home Again Design & Build

Wellington Park Home

Rise with Celina

Noune K Realty

Chloe Rideout Interiors

Francesa Gino

All Other Portrait Sessions


Dunnigan Maternity (1 of 3 sessions this year!)

Diaz Maternity (1 of 2 sessions this year!)
Riolo Fam

Leah & Kara proposal

Naylor Maternity

Sarah & Connor engagement (their wedding was featured earlier!)
Lindsay & Allison engagement

Bria & Stefan engagement (their wedding was featured earlier!)

Cam and Zoe engagement

Ashlee & Steven engagement
Beauregard Fam
Becky & Derek proposal
Cassidy & David engagement

Dunnigan Family (2 of 3!)


Hannah & Michael engagement

Stephen & Sophie engagement

Notre Family

Bri & Bobby engagement

Theisen Family

Diaz Minis (2 of 2!)

Burow Minis

Rodrick Minis

Melissa & Derek Minis

Kristina & Jesse Minis

Kearsley Minis

Dunnigan Minis (3 of 3!)

Paquette Minis

Harrold Minis

Russo Minis

Pepe Minis

Patti Minis

Laurell Minis

Jaeger Minis (this wedding was featured earlier!)

Batista Minis

Garcia Minis

Marchand Minis

LAVO Beauty Minis


What an incredible year!!! Thank you SO MUCH for your support!!


Before you go, check out previous years recap blogs!


If you're interested in working with me in 2023 please fill out the inquiry form below:



xo,

Tam


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