About the Tattle Tales...

Presenting our newest Tattle Tales 

Sitting on the Moon 

Just created last week and it has already been well received...

The kids had a good time on the set. They told me so ! They also told me something I din't expect, They had a good time seeing themselves on the finished photos at the viewing session. The children were happy, Mom and Dad were happy  and so I am happy too.

This new Theme has not been scheduled yet but will be in the new year.  I am preparing a new web site for 2011 where the Tattle Tales will be more prominent.  There will also be more of them. We are now up to five different themes and they will take turns being featured.  Now, they can be seen here.  

http://www.youreyeonphoto.com/galleries/themegallery1.html

There will also be a lot more detail on the new web site about each particular set.

Taking advantage of the "Tattle Tales Days" makes so much sense. The fact that one particular theme is being photographed over a period of 2 or 3 days, makes it possible for the studio to set up and set down the decor only once and therefore offer a sizeable discount. Keep an eye on the website in january to see which Tattle Tales will be next.

You can signup from the contact page on the website for advance notices. The sessions are limited.

http://www.youreyeonphoto.com/contact.html

or email us directly at portraits@youreyeonphoto.com

See you on the new web site!

Désirée

funny thing about Christmas preps

It's true that most people are not ready to hear Christmas music in stores in November or buy Christmas wrapping in October... But when December rolls around, all you hear are comments like "Done your Christmas shopping yet? "  When was that supposed to happen???

More important then the shopping, for me, is the family Christmas card. For years, we would make a big do of taking our family photo. I would usually have to nag and threaten everyone that they had to be here, dressed well and be happy about it. this is the normal order of things.

I would set up the camera on the tripod, have the studio lights on the stands. Look in the viewfinder gather everyone, set up the photo I would say " Leave room for me right here" then, look in the viewfinder again, set the self timer, cock the shutter and....run in and count down.  My hair would usually look out of place and I would have a frozen look on my face but, I had captured the family and that is what was important.

We sent out all kinds of cards ove the years.  Christmas cards with a long text written by hand in each one.   or stick a photo of the family with a photocopied newsletter accompanying it.  or a family photo and a personal note. The point was to keep in touch with friends we don't see that often anymore and certainly with family that we weren't going to visit that year. 

I was looking for a formula that would be informative and at the same time fun and light to read. I also like a challenge. I like to come up with a new pose or decor or something different every year.   We've done some pretty good ones over the years. Sometimes all dressed up somtimes casual.

But three years ago, we found our groove.  and now, for our fourth year we are now sending out our signature "Magazine Style" Christmas card and everyone loves it. there is just enough family events and just enough photos to keep everyone in the know. People call to ask if it;s in the mail yet. Lol...

I will post those here after I have this new one sent off. I certainly don't want to reveal this year's card here and spoil the surprise.  It will be going out in the next few days. Thanks to the whole family's efforts. Ithink it looks great !

As far as the shopping goes, I prefer to collect things throughout the year. That way, by December most of what I thought of is already here. 

Baking and cooking are in the planning, we've decorated yesterday and Christmas is on it's merry way...

Have a good pre-Christmas season everyone.

Our Star this week !

Mel had such a great time, she is coming back for more. We will do a Dance photo shoot next!
Don't forget your music again... That was good stuff!

We sill have a good time again. I am looking forward to seeing you in your dance costumes and attitude
Thanks Mel!



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Are you really prepared for your wedding day?

At one of my interviews this week, with a beautiful bridal couple, after talking about the obvious... Photography for their wedding day, we starting touching on all other aspects of their day. Preparing your wedding day Vs  being prepared  FOR  your wedding day.

Preparing your day... A lot of planning.  The venue, the ceremony location, the photographer and THE Gown... whew ! Exhausting. then come the details, rings, flowers, cake, food, music, decor ect... Lots of sleepless nights, arguments and excitment. even the arguments are somehow exciting. This is going to be the most important day of your life.  Not scared are you?

Now that you think you are all prepared, you've only just begun. Even though you have dozens of details already co-ordinated, there is fine tuning you still need to think about and maybe even practice ahead of time. 

Most couples will have a chance to practice or rehearse their ceremony, the hair and makeup for the brides, and countless fittings for the bride and the bridesmaids and probably even the groom and the groomsmen. 

Here are things many couples are not prepared for:  How to tie your dress... oh yeah, the lady at the shop said you do this first and then, I think this????? Do not leave it until wedding morning. Have the maid of honnor practive this with you;  Have you tried to put on this particular veil before the day of the wedding? You will have a trial for your hair and makeup. Why not bring the veil with you and figure out exactly how it's supposed to go on. How does your train butle up. Are you wearing a vintage kind of dress, shoes, Are you coming in on a horse? Have you ridden a horse wearing a gown before? How about, the first dance? have you ever danced together before? How about basic dance lessons?

Even the toss of the bouquet you can practice in your backyard. Set a bowl on a table or the top of the stairs and turn your back to it. Pratice tossing an artificial bouquet into it. You will be surprised...

You could qualify for a discount on your greeting cards!

If you've had a portrait session at Your Eye on Photo this year, you will qualify for a disount on your greeting card order. If you use your already done portrait, you can order from several designs including the magazine layout card. Call the studio to place your order. Deadline November 27th.


How easy is that? one phone call and your greeting cards are ordered! It's that easy.

Some Samples:

Our Star this week

Our star this week! He was a great model. We got fabulous images and mom was happy too!
She is bringing him back for Tattle Tales portraits http://www.youreyeonphoto.com/themedays.html

A couple of images from a recent engagement photo shoot

Just before all the leaves were gone !
Congratulations you two! Looking forward to your wedding next year.

Halloween

Canada being my adoptive country, halloween seemed strange to me as a kid. We did not celebrate or had even heard of Halloween in Egypt, the country where I was born. We did go to masquerade balls but there was no candy involved and it wasn't about wearing scarry costumes.

I now know the origins of this celebration and even though the essence of it is long forgotten, I can see why some people prefer to bypass the holiday all together.  I must admit, it is not my favorite holiday. And now that my children are all grown up and no longer go trick or treating, I didn't really feel like getting into the spirit of it. 

Nonetheless, I was curious to see what was left of my old decorations. Despite my shabby display, I made sure I had a litup pumpkin to signify that "We were giving candy" . I am glad I was home to receive the little muchkins. It was such a pleasure to see their little faces  - or masks - light up and hear their gleeful voices say "Thank you."  

Yesterday on Halloween night, distributing candy to little ones was one more opportunity to appreciate the fact that I am Canadian and that I live in a great country.

Jake & Catherine Sneak Peeks

Here are some " Teasers" from Jake and Catherine's wedding. The whole collection will be available in their on line gallery on November 6th as promissed.

Google Earth

For someone who is at her computer a considerable amount of time this is almost ironic...
I just discovered "Google Earth" last week. I new about the maps and the "street views" but it had never occured to me to look at maps or streets in other towns, let alone other countries.

A friend showed me how to get on Google Earth and zoom into the area I wanted to "visit". The views improve in many towns daily as they are able to add features like street view. After a bit of exploration in my neighbourhood, I decided to see Paris and London, where I had spent so much time over my  30 years as a flight attendant.  Then I wondered if it would be possible to go visit the town where I was born and lived until the age of 9 years old. I got excited at the tought of traveling all the way to Egypt and all from right here at my desk. So I just hopped...to Port Said.

Amazing... Fantastic... I was able to go to the beach where I spent so much time as a child. I visited our church and my old school. One can see photos that other people have posted of a specific area. There's a new creative and useful use for travel photos. Not to mention great exposure - Pun intended-
Even though "Street View" is not available in Port Said yet, I was able to trace back my steps from the time I got lost - or so everyone thought - at the age of 7 and found my way home. From Port Fouad accross the Suez Canal to Port Said. This was some trip down memory lane!

Google Earth is a great way to check out cities, towns, resorts, attractions ect... before planning you next vacation. Or even your next photo shoot.

I undrestand that I have yet to dicover how to dive underwater and fly in the sky. Technology is amazing when put to good use!

Thank you Google Earth
Go to www.googleearth.com/earth
new google url http://www.google.com/earth/index.html
Thanks Anon.

Christina and Eric's Wedding Day

These are some of my favorites of your wedding deay Christina and Eric. It was a beautiful day!