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Story Keepers (aka Albums)
Guess which boxes were unpacked first in my new home? Did you guess photo albums? Ding! Ding! Ding! You are a winner! I love all my photo albums but recently realized an album is more than an album. It's more than photos. Every album tells a story. Any one of these...
Foolproof Picture Hanging
A super common hang up when trying to hang-up new pictures is putting three holes in the wall when you really only wanted one. Those pesky picture frames really move their hooks when you try to secure them on the wall. I have the solution for you! All you need is some...
Portrait Dream Sheet
Now that you've had your pet and family portraits created what should you do with them? At your consultation with me we will have talked about some ideas but it’s easy to be overwhelmed when presented with all your beautiful images. Important questions to ask...
10 Tips to Prepare People for Portraits
Now that Fluffy and Fido are camera ready it's, your turn! 10 Tips to Prepare People for Portraits 1. Sleep does wonders for our body. Get a good night's rest before your photos. 2. Make sure no pesky coffee crumbs are hiding out. Brush your teeth right before your...
10 Tips to Prepare Your Cat for Portraits
Is your kitty ready for their big debut? Here are 10 Tips for Preparing your Cat for Portraits. 1. Groom at least one to two days before the photo session. Look for matts close to the face. Have tissues for eye goobies or any other random needs. Keep a brush close by...
10 Tips to Prepare Your Pup for Portraits
Is your pup ready for the big day of modeling? Here are a few tips to prepare your dogs for their portrait session. 1. Groom at least one to two days before the photo session. Don't groom on the same day as the session as that may cause too much activity and stress...
Life Happens Quickly
Why Have Portraits Made? Part 2 In my last post we talked about how often and why you should have professional portraits done. I told you about a local family with the mom of the family was diagnosed with cancer. You can read all about it here. Today I want to talk...
Every Year Except One
Why Have Portraits Made? Part 1 Why should I have professional family portrait taken and how often? This is a common question for my studio. Generally I suggest a portrait session every year. Yearly portrait sessions are especially important if you have a puppy or...