Here are the rest of the peeks from my Friday client sessions!!
ENJOY
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The SIXTH round of EJP mini sessions is complete!!
This was my 3rd year doing Fall Mini Sessions…2nd year at the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine, KS!
I LOVE IT THERE…and I’m not sure I’ll go anywhere else
Thanks to all of my beautiful clients for coming to see me, and continuing to “sell out” my mini session weekends!
You are all amazing! You put so much though into your wardrobes, and you are just too sweet!
One of my friends that helps me with check-in at the minis told me on the way home last night…
that I really have great clientele! I could not agree more! They are loyal, and I am so grateful for you all!!
AND thank you to my dear friends, Audra and Megan, that help me every mini weekend.
They entertain me all day, unload and load my car, keep my water cup filled, and snacks in my belly!
They also greet every client with a smile! I love you girls~
So….here is {round one} of the Fall 2012 Mini Session Peeks
Thanks for your patience, I know you are all anxious to see! I’m not quite as fast these days, at 6 months pregnant =)
So excited to announce the 2012 Fall Mini Sessions!
We have been invited back to the Arboretum….for a third time! YAY!!!!!
So very happy about that!
The MINI SESSIONS always go fast….
especially when they are at the Arb AND possibly even more so this year, since I’ve been sick!
These will be the only new bookings I take for the rest of 2012!
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The Annual Fall Mini Sessions are coming…
(see the up-to-date booking schedule at the bottom of this post)
Please, call or email to reserve your session
620.222.1473
$65 session deposit (plus tax) is required at booking to secure your spot.
*this deposit must be paid within 24 hours of booking, or your spot may go to someone else.
- Payment by: mail or in person– cash or check
- Payment online: Paypal
- Payment by: phone–credit card
Once your appointment has been reserved, and the booking deposit paid, you will receive an email with more details about the sessions (what to expect, where to go when you arrive, etc.) Booking deposit is non-refundable; however, should you need to cancel your appointment, the $65 fee may be applied to another session in 2013.
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{What is a Mini Session}
Mini sessions are quick and casual. The perfect way to get an updated family portrait, capture a special phase in your child’s life, or just because! These mini sessions can be used for anything you’d like…baby, family, siblings, engagement, couple, etc. *Because of the mini time-frame, these sessions are for up to five people max. There is a fee of $10, for each additional person. OR you will need to book two back-to-back sessions.
Several back-to-back sessions will be booked on this day, so it is important that you are on time for your appointment.
::what you get::
- {digital mini}
20 minute session
private online slideshow gallery of 14 images (images will receive basic re-touching)
14 digital files on cd, with print release
20% off print orders ($50 or more) placed online, using your custom discount code
- {print mini}
20 minute session
private online slideshow gallery of 14 images (images will receive basic re-touching)
$60 print credit for orders placed online, using your custom print credit code
A portion of your session fee will go toward the Arboretum’s mission/continued restoration. Additional donations for the Arb’s generous use of their property, will gladly be accepted at the check-in table the weekend of the event.
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{How are these different from regular sessions}
Mini sessions differ from my full sessions in many ways…
My full sessions are one hour or more, and are personal to you and your family, meaning they take place at your home, or at a location of your choice. The typical gallery from a full session is 25-35 fully-edited images.
Mini sessions are only offered by EJP twice a year.
Mini sessions are only offered by EJP twice a year.
{Your Mini Session Images}
These 20 minute mini sessions will result in approximately 14 basic re-touched images. Please remember that only the best images will be enhanced for your online gallery and CD, to keep your selection process easier.
All client galleries will be posted within three weeks of your session.
Once your images have been loaded, you will receive an email with your private gallery link and password. Your online slideshow gallery will remain active for two weeks. *If you chose the print credit package, your online ordering gallery will also remain active for two weeks. All print orders must be placed in this time, using your custom print credit code.
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{Mini Session Location}
The Bartlett Arboretum
301 North Line Street
Belle Plaine, Kansas
Bartlett Arboretum Website (A map and directions will be sent with your booking confirmation) A special THANK YOU to Robin Macy, for letting us use the beautiful property again.
If you’re not familiar with this historic location, please check out their website for all they have to offer.
Robin is encouraging all mini session guests to enjoy the property while they are there…
You are welcome to come early or stay after your session; pack a picnic, bring a blanket and chairs, tour the beautiful grounds!
If you’re not familiar with this historic location, please check out their website for all they have to offer.
Robin is encouraging all mini session guests to enjoy the property while they are there…
You are welcome to come early or stay after your session; pack a picnic, bring a blanket and chairs, tour the beautiful grounds!
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::FALL 2012 MINI SESSION BOOKING SCHEDULE::
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND (NOW FULL!)
9:30 am- Maeve
10am- A. Goodin
10:30am- A. Townsley
11am- H. Northerns
11:30- M. Kelley
12-1pm- LUNCH
1:30pm- C. Pike
2pm- C. Perez
2:30pm- C. Hoelle
3pm- A. Michael
3:30- E. Nichols
4pm- B. Barrett
4:30pm- M. Wolf
5pm- A. Balzer
5:30pm- M. Irvin
6pm- M. Irvin
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH (NOW FULL!)
9:40-10; 10-10:20- S. Hay
10:30am- A. Hittle
11am- K. Holcomb
11:30am- M. Roberts
12-1pm- LUNCH
1pm- M. Browning
1:30pm- K. Ast
2pm- J. Hudson
2:30pm- R. Price
3pm- K. Dust
3:30pm- S. DeLong
4pm- E. Cales
4:30pm- H. Lee
5pm- A. Carrillo
Fall at the Arb is my MOST FAVORITE time!!
—-> To see images from last years’ mini sessions (taken the first weekend in November 2011), see my blog posts HERE!
*Inclement weather: In the case of rain, we will work with you to reschedule your session for a convenient time within two weeks of original dates…but PRAY for no rain!
Just for fun…another installment of EJP Photoshop Friday!
Enjoy and have a great weekend!!!!
Sometimes I struggle with editing. As photographers, we have a TON of actions and software available to us to use on our images. A lot of times, it can be overwhelming (and very expensive-these actions/software are not cheap), and having all the choices can make it hard to find your “style.” I like to think I’ve found MY “style,” but somedays I feel frustrated and not so sure. I alway strive for a natural look to my photos. 95% of the time, I love a color image. One that is rich, bold, crisp and warm. BUT sometimes, the image just speaks to me…yearning to be soft & hazy or black & white. I like to hope my images can be timeless. If a client has them printed HUGE to hang as artwork on their wall, I want it to still look amazing 5+ years down the road. As long as I nail the exposure in-camera, it’s easy for me to just run my “signature edit” on an image, and be done. BUT if I underexpose or overexpose an image, it may need more help. AND that is when I can sometimes stray from what I feel is my style. Trying to “fix” an image in Photoshop is not what I want to do. Anyone can take a horrible image SOOC (straight out of camera) and “save” it with Photoshop. That’s when I get frustrated and feel like my image looks over-edited.
So, I guess I’m not really sure what I’m trying to say/share. Just a little peek inside my crazy headMostly, I just want people to look at my images and see them as natural…not realizing they were edited much until they see the original. Make sense? Do you feel that way?
I feel the same way about editing. I see so many images with vingettes now that I want to barf! I am so glad to see someone else that believe true photography comes from the camera with very little editing! Your photos are amazing!
Best imaging to touch my heart. An image is good after changes.All time improve image color and quality.
That’s what I truly love about your pics…they don’t look “over done”.
Beautiful work…as always!
I love your new house color~looks great!
I just came across your page while doing a search for photo blogs. Your style definitely comes across in these photos. Your editing is beautiful. Do you have particular edits or actions that you like to stick with?
Class of 2013…it’s YOUR time!!!
EJP is now booking senior sessions. The best time for scheduling your senior session is during July-November.
if having a professional photo submitted to your yearbook is important to you,
you will want to check with your school to get submission deadline dates
Laura books a limited number of sessions each week, so it’s not too early to get your name on the schedule!
Senior sessions can be booked Monday-Friday, either early morning or evening.
For more information about makeup & hair styling {deluxe session}, please contact me! Madi will meet with you before the session for styling,
AND will also come along during the session (if you wish) for touchups, etc. I am very excited about this new addition to the senior sessions!
Getting professionally styled before your session will make you feel that much more beautiful and confident!
MAKEUP AND HAIR WILL BE TAILORED TO YOUR STYLE!!!
*For the Deluxe session, should you chose not to do the makeup/hair, you will get a $50 print credit instead
*Add professional makeup/hair styling to the Signature & Mini sessions for $60
TO BOOK YOUR SESSION, PLEASE CONTACT LAURA!
620.222.1473| elephantjuicedesigns@gmail.com
Once you have booked a date with Laura, you will pay a booking deposit to secure your spot:
>>>SENIOR DEPOSIT<<<
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*After your booking deposit has been paid, you will be sent a private link to information about {what to expect} at your session & some FAQ’s
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For ideas on WHAT TO WEAR for your senior session, check out my inspiration board!
{WHAT TO WEAR}
Chose outfits you are comfortable in. Dark, rich colors and patterns.
Mix and match…layering is good! jackets, jewelry, scarves, hair accessories.
Avoid clothing with logos, or distracting graphics. We want YOU to be the focus!
Girls, try to avoid short skirts or shorts…they can really limit posing.
for more information about my senior sessions, check out the SENIOR SITE!
Oh I love these soooo much!!! Thank you so much Laura! I am so glad we finally got to have you do pics for us!!!