Tomme Hilton Gallery » Charleston SC Wedding Photographer and the life that shadows.

… but my appreciation blog to Tomme Hilton is.  When I started working with Tomme a little over two years ago, I promised my self that every year, I would write a blog post about how much I appreciate the woman I work with and for, Tomme.  Not just so I can rant and rave about how she is an awesome photographer… duh, you already know that! wink. But to truly show you what kind of a person Tomme really is.

First off, for those of you who don’t know, Tomme was my wedding photographer. She photographed my engagement to my bridals to my wedding day… to capturing my first born and my family. She has, for sure, captured every ‘big’ moment most would die to have captured. And not to mention the QUALITY of images I have all because of her! No lie, my house is covered with her artistic photography ability.  But this isn’t about how talented she is — this blog is about a woman who is the best friend / mentor / woman I could ever ask for.

‘She is a friend of mind. She gathers me. The pieces I am, she gathers them and gives them back to me in all the right order. It’s good, you know, when you got a woman who is a friend of your mind.’

You know when you find that person who just ‘gets you’. That person you can ‘pick up where you left off’. That person you can ‘say nothing but have said everything too’. Yep. That is Tomme. She is ‘that person’ to me. We balance each other out. In the last two years, Tomme has taught me a lot about life / photography / business / relationships / love / friendship / and more. I could never have chosen a better boss / partner to work with and for.  I only hope that I am the same for her — that I gather all her pieces and put them the correct order for her — that I am her ‘person’.  Thankfully, when she hired me on as an assistant, she was looking for ‘all my strong points’. Laugh. Funny cause I never really knew what they were… But, apparently it meshes perfect and we both wouldn’t have it any other way — hopefully — wink.  She’s a phenomenal friend / mentor / woman.

You know when you’ve had one of those awful days? Tomme is the person that writes you a sweet email / texts a sweet message.

You know when you feel you have pushed your self to your limits? And want more? Tomme is the person that teaches and shows you how to expand and grow.

You know when you get old and you think you don’t receive Christmas or Birthday presents anymore? Tomme is the person that remembers and gives you something anyways!

You know when you need someone to brainstorm concepts / ideas with? Tomme is the person I call / email / text to explore my thoughts.

You know when you wish you had someone who can always cover your back? Sigh. That for sure is Tomme.

You know the person that always asks you how your day was before you can ever get the words out of your mouth? Tomme. All the way.

You know how rare it is to find someone to work with and actually enjoy it, every time? I’ve got that with her.

And you know you can always pick up where you left off? We’ve got that.

I know I have tried to reiterate how much I love her to all you readers out there… And how much I appreciate her. But words can never really express my true feelings for her. She has taught me so much. And guided me to really appreciate love / family / photography / friendship.  Of course, I am not so sure about the order of those things… As they are all very important and meaningful. I could not have asked God for a better woman to be placed in my life.

I just wanted to send you some love your way, TomTom. I love you and I am so glad I get to work with you every day. I wish I could see your cute little face everyday, but I know seeing you on weekends for weddings is enough :[] j. Hugs and Kisses from me!

xo.

your assistant / friend — erica.