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There's not enough time for me to unload all of my creativity and ramblings in blog form, but I doubt you have enough time to read them, anyway! So, I'll do my absolute best to only share what is most likely to benefit you, and help you get to know me a little better personally and as a photographer.
Hi, I'm Tammy!
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The Constant Thread of Creativity In celebration of Little Leapling Photography’s 13th birthday, I’ve decided to share a little more about the artist behind the lens. As a professional photographer, I spend my days capturing the stories of others. But for me, art has never been confined to a single medium. Since I was a […]
We are on to Round Two of the 2025 Image of the Year Contest! Little Leapling Photography and TEKimages has nominated one AMAZING photograph from each photo session in 2025. You, as an audience, will vote on your favorite photograph below. The images with the most votes will receive some fantastic prizes! ROUND 2How Do […]
Love at First Meow: Capturing the Magic of Cattails Adoption Events in Manhattan, KS There is a specific kind of energy at a pet adoption event and the Cattails organization in Manhattan, KS, has it all. It’s a mix of hope, a little bit of nervous tail-twitching, and the quiet, electric moment when a human […]
What is the Image of the Year Contest? Little Leapling Photography and TEKimages has nominated one AMAZING photograph from each photo session in 2025. You, as an audience, will vote on your favorite photograph below. The images with the most votes will receive some fantastic prizes! ROUND 1How do I Vote for an Image? Voting […]
Exploring Sunset Zoo: A Photographer’s Paradise in the Heart of Kansas Nestled in the rolling Flint Hills just minutes from downtown Manhattan, Sunset Zoo is more than a community zoo. It’s an immersive wildlife destination that blends conservation, interactive exhibits, and scenic landscapes into a photographer’s dream setting. With more than 300 animals representing over […]
Manhattan’s Museum of Art + Light opened in November 2024. Local social media groups critiqued the design and necessity for another museum so close in proximity to the Flint Hills Discovery Center. And after opening, there were plenty of mixed reviews on the exhibits being worth the cost of entry. But, when I finally visited […]
Have you visited the Cat Cafe in Manhattan, KS, yet? No? You are totally missing out! The Little Apple’s favorite pet store, Sunflower Pet, moved into their new location at 3236 Kimball Avenue and officially opened their doors on December 29, 2024. On June 4, 2025, Manhattan’s first Cat Cafe opened as the purrfect place […]
Each year on International Flat Day, I try to at least make a social media post to bring awareness to my journey to loving my body as a flattie. This year, I get to show off my brand new mastectomy tattoo! This masterpiece has been a long time coming. After suffering through the pain and […]
For a few years now, with an empty nest in sight, my goal has been to become a family travel photographer. Imagine having a super fun and energetic professional photographer traveling with your family on your next vacation. We are going to get such incredible pictures of your adventures! Over the next five years, I’ll […]
There are many hidden treasures in Kansas. But, if you haven’t been to Wilson State Park, you are depriving yourself of some of the most amazing landscapes not just in Kansas, but in the entire country. When I found out I was moving to Kansas from California in 2011, I pictured endless fields of corn […]
