Gabby’s Corner {What to Wear?}

Hello all!   Contrary to the last “What to Wear?” post, this time I’m focusing on a calmer look.  I found these awesome styles at http://www.gap.com/.   These neutral colors are simple and easy to coordinate.   I hope these ideas help inspire your family.

{All images will link to gap.com for online purchasing.  All images are copyrighted by gap.com.}

The combination of the tough jacket and slender jeans creates a modern look that is pretty and practical.  (=

This sweater paired with the “cadet khaki” pants is a great simple look.  Tie in the green jacket if you want a more layered feel.

These green Capri’s matched with a cute sweater shows a softer side of the army theme for a little girl .  Also, these leather sandals complete the comfy and stylish outfit.  (=

Outfit number two for a little girl is a little less sweet and has a slight edge to it.  The interesting design on the bermuda shorts will stand out with the plain tee and will go perfectly with these slip on  converse.

These aviator pants are perfect for a little boy.  Choose a shade of gray for the shirt and you’re done! It’s that simple!

Another way to go could be tan pants and  navy blue or green shirts to tie in with the rest of the family. =)

I hope you like my ideas!

Peace.

Three Things I Love and One I Hate

Guess which one I hate?

I try not to but in truth I hate the snow.  This is what my street looks like for goodness sake:

But as much as I hate snow and coats and gloves and scarves and cold…these two sure look cute in it, don’t ya think?

I love capturing the kids as they are. Lifestyle photography at its best!

Upcoming Sessions to Benefit Haiti {We need your help.}

I remember hearing in college that Haiti is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere.  My heart broke as I listened to some of the stories of extreme poverty.  When I heard of the earthquake I didn’t want to think about it at first.  I am ashamed to say that the older I get the more I want to shut out terrible things.  I want to close my ears and pretend that nothing’s happening.  But that’s not right.  It is happening and people desperately need help.  Desperately.  When I heard of Photographers for Haiti I felt led to participate.  Please join Heritage in helping these people in a time when they can’t help themselves.

On Saturday, February 27 we will be holding mini sessions for Haiti.  All session fees will be donated directly to Compassion International.  (You will make checks payable to Compassion so that your donation will be tax deductible.)

Family and Child Mini Sessions

• Cost: $75 (check written directly to Compassion International)
• When: Saturday, February 27
• Where: Heritage Studio (2381 Locust Street #3, Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614)
• What: a 20-25 minute session and 2-5×7s are included in the mini session price that will be donated
• What else: You will be able to choose from 10-15 retouched images.  50% of all sales from any other products purchased will be donated by Heritage.
• GOAL: $1000 for Haiti (Will you help us make it possible?)

The winner of our January contest prize (a 16×20 Gallery wrapped canvas) is…drumroll please….Brian.  Congratulations Brian.  We will be in touch to let you know the details.

And, since a blog post without a picture is like popcorn without butter, here’s one of my favorite landscapes that Dave has taken.

January Contest

What you can win: A 16×20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas with any session in 2010.

How to Enter:

* Comment on this post: with the answer to the following question:  What unusual/cool resolution do you have this year? Winner will be selected by random drawing.  Enter more than once (up to 5 entries per person!) by completing any/all of the following:

*  Bonus Entry Option #1: Post the information and link to this contest on your Facebook page.  (Leave an additional comment with Facebook link telling us you coompleted #1).

*  Bonus Entry Option #2: Are you on twitter?  Post the information and link to this contest on your twitter account. (Leave an additonal comment with twitter link telling us you completed #2.)

*  Bonus Entry Option #3: Become a Fan of Heritage Studio & Gallery on Facebook.   (Leave an additional comment telling us you became a fan/option #3).

*  Bonus Entry Option #4: Follow me on twitter.   (Leave an additional comment telling us you are following camerona/option #4.)

Basically, you have an opportunity to enter five times!  Just be sure to leave a comment for each item.

Enter by: January 29th.

Winner will be announced: January 30

Here’s a example of one of our gallery wraps:

A close-up:

Gabby’s Corner {What to Wear?}

You may have heard me talk about Gabby.  She is the super fun girl that helps us at the studio.  Here’s some pictures of our favorite intern.  (She’s wearing the blue dress.)  Cute, huh?

Gabby has agreed to write up a fun feature a couple times a month–”Gabby’s Corner–What to Wear?”  She says she has no fashion sense…but I think you’ll see she’s wrong. 

This is the first installment of “What to Wear?”  Enjoy.  (Oh…and comment and tell her you like the picks.) 

This blog’s inspiration is turquoise.  This week I’ve put my focus on ideas for a session for a family of four.  All of these items can be found at Target.com.  Click on the item photo for the link to buy.

A bright shirt combined with dark wash jeans are perfect for a rowdy boy. The white sneakers tie in the design from the shirt giving it that complete look.
    

This cute look seems perfect for a sweet little girl.  For me, this dress symbolizes carefree youth.  =)

 

This sweater offers a more sophisticated look.  While it’s professional it is still modern and cool.

The classic black dress pretty much speaks for itself, don’t you think?  Dress it up with your choice of a bold scarf or elegant earrings.  The colors tie in with the rest of the family creating a fresh and coordinated look. =)

Have you seen The Waterboy?

It’s been another busy day but a fun one.  I spent a large part of it going through the images from last weeks wedding.  Good times. There is a bit more work to do yet, but you’ll want to check back toward the end of the week.

For now, I have one picture to share of my little girl the other morning.  I had to take this shot because it reminded me so much of the coach in The Waterboy when he starts cracking up.  Do you remember…talking on the phone, in heels, to “grandma”?

I just can’t help but laugh.  Hope it brightened your day too.  :)

Akron Children’s Photography {A’s Sneak Peek}

Something happened recently…to my daughter and my niece.  All of a sudden I looked at them and they seem to have grown up into children.  I’m not sure when it happened because I am certain that just this summer they were both still babies.

It might be because they are both finally getting long hair (well, longer in Eden’s case).  Or maybe their clothes are less baby-ish.  Or maybe, just maybe, they are actually getting big.  Somehow it makes me smile and feel as if my heart is being broken all at the same time.  The following are of my sweet niece…bigger than ever.  I hope they make you smile too.

I’m not sure if it’s because I know her…but I love this face.  Aren’t her eyes just beautiful?

If you read this blog much…you know I’m a sucker for laughter.  These two were my favs from the whole session.

I think she could have entertained herself with silly faces for at least an hour.

Thanks Little Lady.  I love you so much!

Canton Photography {L Family Sneak Peek}

Last Saturday the studio was bustling with life as Dave photographed this family of 17.  I walked into laughter and the delight that only family has.  There’s just something about being with the people that know us the best.

I’m going to post these a little differently today.  I want to share their portraits as if hung on the wall.  Since they were such a big group and we were inside…we stayed with the same backdrop for the entire session.  This will ensure that they will look uniform hanging on the wall together and hopefully meet the traditional look the {L} family was looking for.  I hope this gives you all some ideas for displaying your portraits.

And now for the shameless plug…don’t forget our custom framing for your portraits.  We can help you come up with a wall design that suits you.  Any photo session from now until Christmas receives a 35% off framing discount.

Canton Area Family Photography {S Family Sneak Peek}

I’ve known {S} since we were young children and our mothers were best friends.  Our moms would pile the 5 of us (I think it was five at the time…another two came later) into cars and take us all over–the mall, various errands, out for lunch.  Most of my memories of this time are gone now, but I know I had fun.  I remember enjoying our outings with the {S} family.

I couldn’t have been happier to photograph {S}, his beautiful wife, and new baby boy when they recently visited.  I wish the world was a little smaller  and travel a little easier because it would be great to see them more…but it was wonderful catching up.  Thanks so much {S} and {A}.

Love this one.

Contest Winners and {L Family} Sneak Peek

Apparently I am not so good at contests.  I realized today that it is November 5th and I forgot to announce the winners.  Sorry about that!

Two lucky readers won this.  And, by the way, these letter frames are for sale at the gallery if you are looking for a unique Christmas gift.  (Shameless plug.)  Winners, please contact us with the word of your choice for your frame (3-11 letters).  For the rest of you, please stay tuned for more contests up our sleeves.

WINNERS:

Stephanie M. and Tami B.  Hooray!  Stephanie was the first to notice our new website go live and Tami won the random drawing.

Now, for the wonderful {L Family}.  Dave met them in Cuyahoga Falls at the Riverfront and captured some great shots.  I wish I could have been there because there are some awesome ones in here.

I love the real expressions in the next two.  Angela on the far left is one of our 2010 brides.  We are very excited to be there for her and Steve’s big day!

If you’ve paid much attention to our home page, these may look a little familiar.

I told you they were cute.  Stay tuned.  Steve and Angela’s engagement pictures are coming soon!