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When I ran across this photo on Pinterest, I was immediately drawn to the clean lines and the all black sophisticated look! (I actually hope that my closet shopping helps me grow outside the area of Black Outfits since I tend to wear them A LOT since I love them!) Once I realized her top […]

So a fun date idea is a day trip! Try to think of a place that is more than an hour away but less than 2 (or so). Take a pic-nic and a camera and just go explore together! E and I took a mini trip out to Point No Point, WA. It was a […]

Wow, there is a special place in my heart for these kinds of events! 5 of her grown grandsons came together, donned their suits, opened the door, pulled out her chair and sat for a 3 hour meal talking with their “Granola” (Grandma Nola) about life, marriage advice and even football! To see her pray […]

Let me ask you a question. Do you find yourself: a. Stuck in a fashion rut b. Wearing the same 2-3 outfits when you want to look really cute c. Have a very full closet but do not wear nearly all of it   Well if you answered “Yes” to any of those then this […]

  First of all, let me start this hair curling tutorial with a special thanks to my sweet E (husband) who laughed his way through helping me take the video on Instagram (See it here) as well as taking the photos and then ended it with “Well, I did not know I signed up for […]

So… If you follow me on Instagram (@TonieChristine) you may have noticed my hashtag, and just never asked what it means! #OfficiallyEnT was started in Ireland on our wedding day! It means “Officially Eric and Tonie” since Instagram does not allow me to hastag the word “Sexauer” due to the first three letters…I could not […]

Fremont, WA Man, in a saturated industry such as photography, you might think it’s all competition and racing to gain more clients. But let me tell you something… I have worked hard to maintain friendships, relationships and networking with lots of photographers and I have found some of the most genuine, caring, giving people ever. […]

Brides, if you have not been “plugged into” a community of photographers, let me help you out. This topic is not usually openly talked about between clients and businesses, but I want to open the lines of communication. Just like you are interviewing photographers,  often times they are asking questions to see if you might […]

StitchFix is so adorable! I am so glad I just had the experience and I for sure think if you are struggling with “finding your style” or just feel a little “stuck” this is perfect for you! Let me explain…. I saw a link posted on Facebook so I checked it out. Basically, in a […]