Boston Yoga Photo Shoot {Coe Yoga}

I am so excited to share previews with you from Coe's yoga photo shoot in Boston earlier this month. I had a blast photographing this amazing yogi because she was full of smiles and laughter and had a completely beautiful energy about her the entire time. If you're looking for a fun, challenging and adventurous yoga class in the Boston area, definitely check out Coe's schedule. She's currently teaching at Boston Athletic Club and East-Side Yoga and Fitness. And, as if that wasn't enough, she also makes the most beautiful mala beads! You'll see some featured in the photographs below and you can check those out on her website as well: www.coeyoga.com. You can also follow Coe on Instagram!

If you're loving seeing this beautiful exposed brick space, stay tuned because Jessie and Leslie's yoga photo shoots in this same breather room will be coming up next!

If you're interested in setting up a yoga photo shoot for yourself, your studio, your teacher trainee group, etc. please contact me today!

Norwood, MA Yoga Photo Shoot {Team Universal Power Yoga}

One of the most amazing things about my job is that I get to create partnerships with some pretty amazing people. When Jen Merola Palmer, owner of Universal Power Yoga in Norwood, first contacted me, she had just opened her studio and was looking for a photographer for her Grand Opening Celebration. She, like me, started pursuing her passion while still working at her corporate job. First hand, I can tell you that it takes more hustle than most people can ever imagine to work two jobs full time. But that's often what it takes. I have been continually impressed by the amazing hustle and determination from this amazing woman. And, I am so happy to say that since that first Grand Opening, I have photographed her team countless times for celebrations, benefits, group shots, teacher training groups and mini sessions. Here are a few previews from our latest shoot with her teaching team. Check out her website to see more: www.universalpoweryoga.com and make sure to catch a class with her or her amazing team of yoga teachers sometime soon!

And, speaking of benefits at UPY, we have one coming up! Join Jen, Jacqui Bonwell and moi for a Yoga Reaches Out 2016 Yogathon Benefit on Friday, April 22nd. I will be offering Pick a Pose from 6:00pm to 6:45pm and Jen and Jacqui will be co-teaching a yoga to live music class at 7:00pm. You can sign up on the workshops tab on the UPY Mind Body site. Look for "Rally the Troops!"

There is a suggested $10 donation for each pose and $25 donation to participate in class. 100% will go to Yoga Reaches Out. High res digital image files will be sent to you directly.

If you want to be more involved, you can also join my team for May 1st! And, read more ways to get involved with YRO on my blog post, Why it's Important to Give Back as a Business.

Contact me today if you're interested in scheduling a yoga photo shoot for yourself, your yoga studio or your teacher training group.

Six Tips On How to Get Photographed at Yogathon

There is something pretty incredible about walking into the Field House at Gillette Stadium each year and seeing it fill up with 1,000 other like-minded yogis all there together to support Boston Children's Hospital. The collective Yoga Reaches Out energy in the room is truly palpable.

In case you're wondering what 1,000 yogis at Gillette Stadium looks like! Here is a panoramic shot at last year's yogathon!

This is me at Yogathon 2015!       {Photo by the lovely Tamar Melen}

The only downside to there being 1,000 of you is that, well, there is only one of me. In total there will be four photographers {shout out to Ashley Bilodeau, Tamar Melen and Jay Kiely!}, 1,000 students, and hundreds of additional amazing contributors - presenters, speakers, marketplace vendors, in-kind donors, volunteers, etc. - so while we usually are able to cover an incredible number of people, we may not be able to get a shot of everyone individually.

Given that, I've put together some tips on how to get you your next profile pic and your studio their next newsletter highlight photo by moi.

Go to Yogathon!

Get into it like Gale!

Get into it like Erica!

Participate with your team!

Get your team together for a team photo!

1. Go to Yogathon! {Hey, I had to put the link in somewhere! Join my Team or Create a Team.}
2. Enjoy yourself! Dance, laugh, smile, meditate, get into it!
3. Ask me! Tap my shoulder, call my name, introduce yourself and show me where you are on the field!
4. Participate in the group activities like linking arms, hands, feet, etc. I love group shots!
5. Get your team together! And then call me over to photograph you as a team!
6. Go viral with last year's photographs! If I know you are going to help spread the word about Yoga Reaches Out, Yogathon, and Tracy Rodriguez Photography, I want to get photographs in your hands! The photography is not only a gift to you but a major fundraising vehicle for the organization so help us spread the good word!

What other tips do you recommend? Post them in the comments below! And I'll see you on your mat at Gillette on May 1st!

If you're reading this post and thinking, "what's a yogathon?!" read my post about why I give back and get all the details on this amazing event brought to you by Yoga Reaches Out!

If you are interested in booking a photo shoot for yourself or your yoga studio, please contact me today!

Borrowed & Blue - French-Inspired Farm Fête in Canton by Tracy Rodriguez Photography

I am over the moon excited to share that my first wedding was published on Borrowed & Blue! I am extremely honored that this beautiful wedding blog selected Matt and Barbara's Pequitside Farm brunch wedding to feature this month. From Barbara's beautiful Moonstone and Moss bouquet to the Paris Creperie catered brunch, this wedding had the most exquisite details in a completely fun-filled, lovable and historic setting. The pine covered path set a gorgeous backdrop for the couple's portraits and the historic home and large white tent on the lawn were picturesque for getting ready and reception. I absolutely loved being a part of it.

If you'd like to read more about their wedding day, you can see Matt and Barbara's blog post for all the details including a list of vendors.

You can also click over to see the full post featured on Borrowed and Blue.

If you'd like to meet for a wedding consultation to see if I would be a good fit as your photographer, please contact me today and tell me a bit about yourself and your wedding!