I know I have not written a word here and hardly even visited Facebook lately, but that's because we have been tremendously busy at the studio. I am so pleased to report that the March Tattle Tales promotion worked beyond my expectations with 32 photo sessions and almost 40 little ones coming to the studio. thanks to all of them and all the moms and dads, we now have a lot of new tattle tales themes and a lot of new images.
The Tattle Tales website is now updated and each of our 14 Tattle Tales are beautifuly illustrated. See them all here ; http://tattletalesportraits.com/
Thank you all !
Our regularly scheduled designer sessions, among them a maternity session, were still going as well and thanks to those, we've also added new images to our main web site. You can visit those right here http://www.youreyeonphoto.com/yeophome.htm
Our big news a the studio this week, is that the Wood's fairies Tattle Tales are featured on Living Social Family Edition. To see more details, please click on the following link
http://livingsocial.com/deals/28908-children-s-photo-shoot-39-with-prints-5
This is really exciting ! I will report later on how this promo works out.
Desiree
Children story books.My studio, "Your Eye on Photo", was born from my love for making images. In parallel,I have developed “Tattle Tales Portraits” from my fascination with my childhood storybook illustrations; these images that danced in my head from the time I was a little girl. Do you remember the images in your fairy tale books? This is exactly what we create right here in our studio. When you book your session, the set is built at the studio just for your session
Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Sibling Portraits
It is so much "fun" ; - ) when siblings come in and have to get along...
It's fun to get them to loosen up and get their expressions just as they really are. At the viewing session, when the parents say, "This is really him/her" I know I've captured their essence.
Some images from the latest . It was like bada boom, bada bing.
Great job guys!
It's fun to get them to loosen up and get their expressions just as they really are. At the viewing session, when the parents say, "This is really him/her" I know I've captured their essence.
Some images from the latest . It was like bada boom, bada bing.
Great job guys!
Friday, January 7, 2011
New Year, New Goals
In the past, Like many people, I felt compelled to re-start my life at the beginning of every year. I made resolutions aimed at cleaning up every area of my life. But this system does not quite work, does it? It's a get-results-quick scheme... Two years ago, I realized what does work. "Slow and Consistant" as much as one can handle on a regular basis is more solid than "Quick and Crammed". It's less of a shock for the system, the body, the mind and the emotional balance. Therefore, there are more chances to keep it up.
So, instead of drastic resolutions, Gentle moving Goals is what has panned out for me. I write down Goals and break them down into little steps that I can take to make it happen. Breaking down one big project into small little projects seems to make goals more attainable and maybe less abstract. The efforts are more consistant and become part of my life. If the goal invloves a habit change, I change only one at the time. It's easier to keep it up.
So far, I have accomplished so much including moving the photo studio out of the house and into a comercial space. When I look back at my notes, I see how I have progressed. I re-visit my "Goals book" every few months. This allows me to fine tune some goals and is often a pleasant reminder of my accomplishments.
There is another fun thing to do that I learned at a workshop last year. Write yourself a letter describing where you see yourself in a year form now. Put your letter in a self addressed and stamped envelope and give it to a friend you trust and ask them to mail it to you in one year. I can not wait to receive my letter. it's due in a few months.
So, instead of drastic resolutions, Gentle moving Goals is what has panned out for me. I write down Goals and break them down into little steps that I can take to make it happen. Breaking down one big project into small little projects seems to make goals more attainable and maybe less abstract. The efforts are more consistant and become part of my life. If the goal invloves a habit change, I change only one at the time. It's easier to keep it up.
So far, I have accomplished so much including moving the photo studio out of the house and into a comercial space. When I look back at my notes, I see how I have progressed. I re-visit my "Goals book" every few months. This allows me to fine tune some goals and is often a pleasant reminder of my accomplishments.
There is another fun thing to do that I learned at a workshop last year. Write yourself a letter describing where you see yourself in a year form now. Put your letter in a self addressed and stamped envelope and give it to a friend you trust and ask them to mail it to you in one year. I can not wait to receive my letter. it's due in a few months.
Despite all this reasoning, the new year still prompts me to take on new goals. My goals this year include
- Get all my new web sites up and running (already started, one day a week)
- Add 8 to 10 new Tattle Tales
- Have new and exciting products for my Tattle Tales and Wedding clients. Hint: Great images illustrate great tales, great tales make great books
This does not mean everything will be done in the first month of the year, though. Remember, my slow and consistant philosophy...
Keep an eye on this ost and see the progress.
I wish everyone, a happy, successful and profitable year in 2011 !
Desiree
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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.
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.
or email us directly at portraits@youreyeonphoto.com
See you on the new web site!
Désirée
Monday, December 6, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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!
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!
Friday, November 19, 2010
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For a limited time, buy a gift certificate and pay only half of it's value. Sounds like a great present?
Hurry Call now. This offer is valid only until Dec 20th, 2010.
905-584-1999
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