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Got Canvas?

Christen will in a few weeks.  We just ordered Lola's storyboard...on fine art canvas.  It will be a 12x36 gallery wrap.  The solid colored edges you see on the image below will be wrapped around the sides and the back to create a 12x36 gallery wrap.  We did a similar canvas of Norah last summer and it turned out beautifully!  I can't wait to get this one and see them hanging next to each other.    

Just click the image to see it larger.  I'll be sure to photograph the canvas when it arrives.  My dear friend Misty will be shooting my family in July and I plan to order a 24x36 canvas to go in an amazing vintage frame I picked up last month.  (No pressure or anything, Misty!)

Fine art canvas is a gorgeous alternative to the traditional photographic print.  They can be gallery wrapped, which arrive ready to hang - no framing necessary, or you can pop them into your favorite frame for a completely different look.  Either way, it's a gorgeous addition to your family heirloom collection.

Ask about fine art canvas at your next session!

A Wickedly Creative Family

I just love this family!  One of the many reasons is that they're all super creative...including the kids.  They give me such creative freedom and they're not afraid to think outside the box.  We recently sat down for their ordering session and this was the wall collection we came up with.  I'm dying to do one of these in my house.  It's definitely not your typical cookie cutter photo wall.

Three vertical 10x20s.  Most of the time I do a 10x20 as a horizontal storyboard, rather than a single image.  Not every image will work as a 10x20, but when it does you'll get a very modern feel from it.  I can't wait to see the finished product once they're hung on the wall.   I just might have to do one of those in my house.

And while I'm at it, here are a few other faves from their session.



I loved this old bus we stumbled upon.  Wish it was still there!










I had a blast shooting you guys  and can't wait to do it again.  It was great to see you last weekend and thanks for the Chef Burger recommendation.  We loved it! 

Chef Burger is located at 1350 Walnut in the Power and Light District.  If you've never been you've GOT TO GO!  Awesome gourmet burgers (I had the Hawaiian and Chris had the Texan), they make killer sweet potato fries and milkshakes.  We didn't have time for a milkshake (God forbid we show up late for Disney on Ice), but we're definitely going back because Bryan and Felice told me they do spiked milkshakes for grownups.  WOO!  HOO!

 

Happy Friday, everyone!
H

Not Your Average Portrait

So I've had this idea spinning around in my head for a while now and finally had the time to work on it.  It's more than a portrait.  It's a statement piece.  These images will be printed on the fine art canvas that is one of our new offerings for 2007.  Also stay tuned for a sneak peek of these images on the latest pendants we've added to the jewelry collection.  It's a fresh, new style that's already receiving rave reviews.  (Don't forget to subscribe to the blog to receive automatic email updates on the latest happenings.)