Fine Art Friday–Graceful–Portland, Maine

I’m a huge sucker for texture and pattern.  It just draws me in.  Which is how last weekend I found myself braving 20 degree snowy weather in a cocktail dress to photograph this detail on an amazing church door during a wedding (in the coolest venue ever–more to come on that.)  Best of all, my husband was stationed right behind the gigantic door, just waiting to let me back in! Cheers to a nice holiday red too…Happy Friday.

Holiday Products–Kicking it Old School

 


It’s crunch time people…the days of being able to order your gifts with regular shipping are about to slip past.  But it’s not too late to give a great photo product to your loved ones.

Today’s product: a custom notepad. Yes, I said it. A notepad! As in, real paper that you can write on with a pen or a pencil.  Essential for jotting down endless to-dos or grocery/packing lists, and even great for your little one to doodle on (instead of your white slipcover).  Best of all, your friends and family can’t find these in stores! We all have lists in our iPad and iPhones, but this is an actual old school (and very satisfying) way to make your lists.  There is no better feeling than actually taking a pen and crossing off items once they are complete.  You can’t get that from your computer or phone.  My house is filled with notepads and yet when I need to write something down, I can never find one.  The solution?  Just buy more!

Specs: Notepad–4 x 6.5″, padded with cover,  50 sheets of Mohawk Superfine paper
Price: $30

Photos- One vertical (front cover)
One horizontal (inside)
Plus custom text and inside pattern of your choice

P.S- Clients, contact me this week to order notepads in time for the holidays!

 

liz - January 9, 2013 - 1:38 pm

So cute! Love that pic and the pattern inside is great!

Fine Art Friday–The Maine Event

In honor of heading up to Maine this weekend for a wedding, here are a few quiet Maine moments that I shot 2 summers ago (which seems like forever) when we rented a great little cottage that was aptly named “Happy Nook.”  Happy Friday everyone!

All photographs from Bath, ME

Top: (L) Buoy   (R) Quiet Morning
Bottom: Peeking Through

Making a List…New York, NY


And checking it twice.  Has your heart quickened a beat now that we have 4 weeks until Christmas?  Turkey and stuffing have been consumed, and now it’s onto the dreaded list of gifts.  Personally, I think I have too much “stuff” and would rather my presents  be turned into donations to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.  But for those that love to give a tangible present, I’d suggest an album.

In this day and age, most of us share our photos by iPhone, Facebook, Picasa, or Snapfish.  These options are fine, but you can’t place a value on having your images printed on gorgeous archival paper, bound beautifully, and placed in an album designed by a professional.  Maybe I’m a sap, but every time I take my wedding album out of its box, it’s like taking a journey through that day.  Being able to touch the images and relive that occasion as I turn page by page (rather than click by click) is a very different, tactile, and moving experience.  My sister makes an album each year and beautifully displays it on the shelf in her living room.  I help her with image choice and design, and every time I visit, my favorite activity is leafing through her albums.  Children grow up quickly and weddings and anniversaries pass us by, so to be able to freeze a year in print to revisit again and again is priceless.

Thus, today’s gift of the day is:

Panoramic Album
Specs: Square-8.5″ x  8.5″, pages lay flat when open
-also available in a vertical size, 8.5″ x 11″, or mini 5″ x 5″
-up to 44 pages
-Press printed on superfine Mohawk paper
-Fabric cover in your choice of: Leather- Black, Heather, or Mahogany
or Fabric- Brown, Navy, Green, Purple, Red, Orange, Khaki, or Gray

Contact me for design info and be sure to place orders before December 5th!  Order any Panoramic Album through noon tomorrow (11.27) and receive 15% off...Happy Cyber Monday!

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Fine Art Friday–Final Days of Fall–Central Park

Ahhh, golden afternoon light illuminating gorgeous Central Park.

Happy Thanksgiving weekend.  I hope you can get out there with your family and friends, work off the turkey and stuffing, and enjoy the final days of fall leaves and decent temps!