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'Tis the Season - Holiday Packages 2011

One of the best things around the holidays are hearing from friends and family and receiving cards in the mail. I always get super excited to check the mailbox during December, it's so great to see how everyone is doing. (First off I have a huge obsession with stationary and cards as it is so you mix in the holidays and it's even more exciting.)

I just love when people have photos on their cards so I can see how cute their fam is or how much their little ones have grown. (and of course I dig it when people have pets in their photos too, it's no secret that I'm a nut for animals.)

So book your Holiday session soon, and don't miss out!

*PSST... Looking for ideas on what to wear? Check out my post on some tips {HERE.}

Contact me for more details.

*Prices are valid for up to four people and are good for all on location shoots. There is an additional $25 fee per person beyond four people. Travel fee will apply 20 miles beyond 92656.

Tips on what to wear...

Tis the season for holiday photos! One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “What should we wear?” And it’s a good one! Clothing can make a huge difference in the outcome of your photos. Whoever said everyone needs to match exactly for their family portraits was telling a big ol' fib. You don't all have to wear denim jeans and matching black shirts. Have fun with your clothes and wear something that you're comfortable in, express yourself.

A few things to try to remember when choosing your wardrobe:
• You can coordinate your clothes without being to "matchy-matchy." Try pulling from the same color palette and mixing it up a tad. Colors don't have to match, but they do need to go together. Clothing from the same color pallette or based on colors in one outfit tend to create a cohesive look without feeling too "matchy."
• Solids are your friend for photography, I always tell clients to stay away from loud prints (i.e. Hawaiian prints) as they tend to take away from the image and can get distracting. Smaller patterns on part of an outfit look fine, but keep it to one or two people in your group. Patterns should compliment each other, not draw attention away from the main subject of the photo, you!
• Layer, layer, layer!! Instead of everyone wearing a solid color shirt, mix up the color by layering. This allows two people standing next to each other not to blend in and adds a lot of dimension to the photograph.

• Texture, it goes a long way and can add a ton to the ensemble.
• Accessorize. Think scarves, jewelry, hair accessories, belts, hats, beanies for the little ones, and maybe even a tutu for your little darling. Mix it up and give yourself some options. Miss Priss Tutus has lovely tutus and you can find amazing accessories on Etsy.
• Dress the hardest person first. When doing a group photo (or even a couple's session) dress the hardest person first. Usually women have a harder time deciding on what to wear (hey, it's true!) so let her choose her outfit first. Now that you've got one person's clothing done, you can build the rest of the group's outfits.

• No logos. There I said it. You shouldn't wear anything with a big logo or writing across your shirt.
• Dress for the same party. You don’t want to have one person wearing a t-shirt, while someone else is wearing a cute dress. Everyone in the photo should be dressed on the same level. Either all casual or all dressed up.
• Long sleeves are better than bare arms. This one applies to some... I often hear people saying they aren't huge fans of how their arms look in photographs. So if you might be one of those people then long sleeves are usually best. (and besides bare arms can distract from the beauty in your face.) Wear something that you are comfy in. If you are not at ease with how you look, this will show in your photographs.

• Hands and feet. Often, we will take photos of details like hand-holding, rings, and even family feet. Remember to clean and trim nails before your session. (Ladies splurge on a mani/pedi and choose a color that you like.) For feet, if you have matching shoes or shoes in the same shade, that's a plus. Of course, bare feet are fab for those sandy beach sessions.
• Keep in mind where you are going to be shooting. Most family and couples sessions are held on-location outdoors, so think about the setting. Think of life's natural colors. Example: if you're going to be outdoors at a park there will be a lot of green and yellow tones in the grass so try going with a complimentary color in the purple or blue family. (It will look great in the end result!) Need to peek at a color wheel? Then click here.
Last but not least... wear your smile. Remember your photo session is your day, so have fun with it!
Psst. Here are some ideas that I've put together in the past, enjoy!

Me and my Hubby

As I begin booking all my upcoming Holiday photo sessions for clients it has my thinking about our own Holiday pics. Not sure where we are going to do them this year but already looking forward to them! :)

We'll have Pixel our new dog in our photos as well this year, super excited about that. (We adopted him a few months ago from the OC Shelter - you can sneak a peek on him on a previous blog here.)

Where are your fave spots for family pics? I'm wondering if we should mosey over to LA and shoot them there.. my good friend at Raphael Films might be taking our pics this year and she's based in Los Angeles... so could be fun! Wish we could sneak our furbabies into The Getty and do our session there, hmmm...

{Here are some of our pics from last year.}

Holiday Photo Packages 2010 - Save $50-$100

Yep, it's only August but the holidays are already around the corner. (this year is going by so fast!)

So book your Holiday session soon, it's never too early!

Book your session by the end of August for extra savings!

Save $50 on the Jingle Bells Package

Save $75 on the Winter Wonderland Package

and Save $100 on the Candy Cane Lane package

Don't miss out!

{*Prices above are valid for up to four people. A $25 charge will apply for each additional person.}

Christmas in July

The holidays are coming up faster than we think, that means its already time to start thinking of your Holiday portraits! (I’m already planning my cards, hehe)

Take advantage of this early bird offer and get your holiday session for a low investment fee of only $99. All you have to do is book your session by August 23rd.

These sessions are perfect for your Holiday cards and also make a fabulous gift!

(This doesn't mean you actually have to *take* your pictures by 8/23, all you have to do is book by August. We'll do the session October-December. You pick a date that's best for you.)

Contact me at KrissyGimenez@Gmail.com if you have any questions or for further details.

Smile, Life is beautiful!

Krissy G

*Prices are valid for up to four people and are good for all on location shoots.

Sneak Peek of my Holiday Card Collection for 2009

Holiday Photo Packages 2009

Yay, they are here...the Holidays are just around the corner! They are really sneaking up on me this year, but I love it. Photography makes a gorgeous and priceless gift so don’t delay on booking your photo session. Spots fill up fast and weekends are limited.

Contact me anytime to go over details. We can go over, locations, concept, wardrobe, etc. I’d be delighted to help you set up the perfect photo session that best fits your needs, style, and vision. 

I also can build custom packages so if you are looking for something specific just ask me. Contact me anytime at www.KrissyGimenez.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Smile, Life is beautiful!

*Prices above are valid for up to four people. A $25 charge will apply for each additional person.

Halloween, Pumpkins, & Candy, Oh My...

Ive mentioned in previous blogs just how much I love this time of year...the crisp cold weather, the turning of the trees, the hot coco and of course the pumpkin pie...yum! It’s all so scrumptious.

I love decorating during this time of year and preparing for all the trick or treaters. I get so excited to pass out candy and see what all the neighborhood children dress up as. My husband and I pass out candy together and usually cook up a cozy fall-inspired dinner while watching Tim Burton’s, Nightmare Before Christmas. (One of my favorite movies.)

We haven't carved our pumpkins just yet since we are saving that for Halloween this weekend but we did decorate our home. I love finding new decorations each year to put up. The vintage-esque looking ones are always my fave.I found some neat ones the other day while out and about. These handmade “spooky cat” blocks are pretty clever. Each set contains six different antique looking postcards when placed together. Another new find that I love is our clown-head figure with the 31 painted on him. (It opens up too, so it’s perfect for candy.)

Of course no October is complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch...so we spent an afternoon there picking out pumpkins to take home.

Wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween!

Holiday Photo Sessions...

I can't believe that fall is here and the Holidays are right around the corner already! This is my absolute favorite time of year so I'm a very happy gal right now. {wink*}

I'll be posting my Holiday photography specials soon...this year I'll have a couple different packages to choose from so please check back shortly.

I'm beginning to book dates already and the weekends are limited so feel welcome to contact me via my website at KrissyGimenez.com if you want to reserve a spot.

Nothing is better than a family photo around the Holidays, they make amazing gifts for loved ones and are fabulous for your Holiday cards!