Thursday, January 14, 2010
Hello dear readers, clients, and perspective clients…
We’ve got a new bundle soon to arrive at Blossom & Bee Photography this month and while things are *really* progressing, our littlest blessing hasn’t appeared yet. However, all the fun side effects of the last month of pregnancy have!
I’ll be taking a lot of time off the month of January in anticipation of our little guy’s arrival – to get some much needed rest and to take care of myself health-wise so officially, this is the start of my maternity leave.
What does maternity leave mean for a small business owner? My goals will be to continue to check my email + voicemail and responding to inquiries and client needs regularly, but it may take me a day or two to get back to you due to the demands of having a newborn. I thank you in advance for your patience! In regards to booking portrait sessions… I will be taking both January and February off from bookings, but would be happy to meet up with any perspective clients to begin planning a session come March – this includes baby sessions, families, individuals, and engagement sessions. In regards to wedding bookings… if you are comfortable with doing an interview over the phone and I can send you samples of past weddings online, that would be ideal and I can do those any time during normal business hours or evening hours. I know some couples really prefer to meet with their photographer in person before booking, so doing those during the evening hours will be best over the next few months so that I can cover baby needs. I am presently booking weddings for 2010 season and will be available for bookings from March thru December, 2010.
If you have a upcoming wedding for 2010 and would like to inquire about packages and pricing, please call or use the inquiry form to submit your details and information (date of wedding, location, etc). Please be sure to leave your phone number as well… sometimes those darn spam filters immediately throw our response emails to your junk box and if you don’t leave a phone number, there is no way for me to follow up with you to see if you received our response.
I can’t wait to share photos of our little guy as soon as he arrives, so stay posted over the next few weeks!
-Jena
Monday, November 30, 2009
Just before Thanksgiving, I had the pleasure of photographing a surprise session for a friend and past client. Only this time, it was not for her own girls but as a birthday surprise for her Dad! I love surprises and these guys did not disappoint… they were so excited to do photos together and not only were they dressed for the occasion (they came straight from a family gathering), but we had a lot of fun shooting together. Our last photo of the day included both granddaughters jumping in with their granddads – these girls are just too cute for words!
Here’s a few of my favorites…
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
I love how sometimes when you are cruisin’ around the web looking for bridal inspiration and you not only find something new and cool, but you find out it originated from your neck of the woods! Of course this new wedding site would be out of Seattle… the Pacific Northwest is full of idea-generating entrepreneurs and the new wedding site I found today completely fits our region’s commitment to creating a more sustainable lifestyle. The best way to contribute to a more sustainable economy is to purchase your wedding items from local stores and vendors. But sometimes it’s just not possible to find exactly what you are looking for in a local boutique or you are in search of something so unique the only way to obtain it would be to find it handmade. (hello, etsy!) Sometimes the next best thing to look for when trying to plan your wedding more sustainably is to purchase a pre-owned wedding item – whether it’s a dress, a certain style of hair accessory or a handbag, or even a detail item for your reception such as a centerpiece or a cake topper.
Enter BravoBride.
BravoBride brings together buyers and sellers of new and gently used designer dresses, jewelry, and other wedding items.
Just looking at the hair accessory section, I found some amazing pieces that ran the gamut of couture, handmade, and simply unique details for a fraction of the price you would find new.
I did a quick search under the dresses category for hard to find sizes and under the $800 pricepoint… wow. Tons of couture and designer brands, some new and some gently used – all gorgeous and at surprisingly low prices! Another search under handbags turned up vintage handbags for $45 that were one-of-a-kind and absolutely beautiful.
Even the BravoBride blog is full of inspiration and designer highlights, all with links back to where you can find the same items or similar on their site for sale. Love it! Check out the blog for yourself…
Sunday, November 22, 2009
This little munchkin is super cute! I had the pleasure of photographing Jason and Amy’s wedding in 2005 and it’s so exciting to now be able to capture their expanding family in this new chapter of life. What a gorgeous family! Little “O” is so precious… he was a tad fussy throughout the session, but in between feedings and expanding their repertoire of new-found skills in different soothing techniques, we were able to get some wonderful photos of him resting comfortably with mom & dad or sleeping on the extra comfy pillow we set up with a blanket to keep him nice and warm. Below are some of my favorites from the session…
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Posted in Baby Photography, Children's Photography, Family Portraits, Studio Session | Tags: Baby Photography, Baby Portraits, Baby's First Year, Children's Photography, Family Portraits, Family Portraits Portland, Lifestyle Portraits, portland baby portraits, Portland Family Portraits
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Mmmmmm Cake! We love cake. Especially when they come from a baker who really cares about the source of her ingredients. We’re excited that Erin from Sugar House Cake will be participating in the the Eco-Elegant Wedding Show with us this November 21st. We can’t wait to try her yummy treats.
Join us!
Photograph provided by Sugar House Cake.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
As business owners we work hard to keep our business in line with our personal beliefs. We are both passionate about the environment and hope to “be the change” we want to see in the world. We are also completely in love with great design and want to create breathtaking products for our clients to enjoy for years to come. Our Eco-Letterpress Album is one way we make this happen. First we create a custom design that is dedicated to telling the story of you through the photographs we help you choose for your album. We then print the books using our specialized gicléeprinting method on our large format photographic printer and our letterpress artist creates a beautifully letterpressed opening page (using environmentally- friendly soy based inks) with design elements that are custom selected to compliment your photographic memories. Finally, our local bookbinder uses a variety of quality materials to create an elegant and one-of-a-kind book you will cherish for a lifetime.
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The feeling of buying your home is so amazing. Having a portrait taken on your new front porch is a great way to commemorate this time in your life. A “new home” portrait session makes a great gift too! David, Inga, and Mr. Jenkins the cat, were enjoying the first pumpkin carving party at their new house when we took some time out for a photo session. Congratulations and good luck on your adventures in home ownership!
Posted in Engagement Portraits, Family Portraits, New Home Portraits, On-location Session | Tags: documentary, Family, family photos, Family Portraits, Family Portraits Portland, Lifestyle Portraits, New Home Portraits, photography, Portland Family Portraits
We absolutely adore Michael and Michelle at Spruce Salon. They are not only wonderful at what they do, but so fun to hang out with in their super cozy, eco-elegant salon. We are so excited that they will be joining us as presenters at the Eco-Elegant Wedding show this November 21st. at the Center for Architecture in the Pearl District. We had a fun date at Spruce Salon a week ago to meet about the show and to have a hair do run through. Here are some of our favorite photos from the day.
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Posted in Business Portraits, Eco-Trust Building, Event Photography, On-location Session, Studio Happenings, Uncategorized, Weddings | Tags: Bridal Boutiques, Eco friendly salons, Eco-Elegant Wedding, Eco-Elegant Wedding Show, Eco-Fashion, Family Reunion Portraits, Lifestyle Portraits, Spruce Salon, Studio Happenings, Wedding Photos, weddings
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
One of my fondest childhood memories is of the times my Grandparents would come to town for a visit. It was a time to have fun and enjoy delicious home made cookies! As you can tell, the visiting Grandparents and Aunties in this little guy’s life are filled with love for him and his bright eyed smile. We enjoyed a lovely morning on the front porch visiting and taking photos. We love what we do!
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The first time I saw dresses by Sonia the designer for Urchin Redesign in the window of Xtabay, my heart melted. I thought, someone has designed exactly the type of dress that I would want if I were getting married! On top of that, Sonia is a really cool person and an artist in other media as well. The re-use of materials also speaks to my love of saving resources and updated design with vintage flair. Plus, she can take fabric from dresses that you have and redesign them for you, creating something new out of fabrics that have meaning for you personally. I can’t wait to see the unique looks Sonia and Michelle from Spruce come up with the the Eco-Elegant Wedding Show’s fashion show. Urchin Dresses can be found in one of our other favorite spots in Portland, Flutter on N. Mississippi Avenue.
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Posted in Eco-Trust Building, Event Photography, Oregon Weddings, Studio Happenings, Uncategorized, Washington Weddings, Weddings | Tags: bridal dresses, Eco friendly salons, Eco-Elegant Wedding, Eco-Elegant Wedding Show, Eco-Fashion, Eco-Wedding Dresses, Flutter, Sonia Kasparian, Spruce Salon, Urchin Redesign, Vintage Wedding Dresses, wedding dresses, weddings, Xtabay
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