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I have been blogging for nearly SEVEN(!!) years. I can't even believe it's been that long but it has. Over the years I have made many lovely blogging friends. I've come across fabulous artists and unique online shops. I am hoping that through this sponsorship opportunity I can share them with you and you with my readers! If you have a blog or shop that you think is fitting for this blog and are interested in becoming a sponsor, here is all the information you need:

Instructions:

1. E-mail me (joleen.thiessen@gmail.com) with your link & ad image, and the months you wish to reserve an ad space. If you are interested in having me design your ad image there is a one time fee of $25.

2. If you are reserving a Medium or Large ad, please include your 3-5 sentence bio and photo you wish to appear on the group sponsor post. If you are reserving a Feature ad, we will discuss the feature post | giveaway via email.

3. I will send you an invoice via Paypal and payment will need to be completed to place your ad.

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!! ♥

2011 Custom Holiday Greeting Card Collection

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Introducing Love, Joleen Photography's 2011 custom holiday greeting cards!! I am SUPER excited about these fun designs! To kick things off I'm offering an "early bird special" >> Order by October 1, 2011 and receive 25% off and FREE shipping! Order by October 15, 2011 to receive 10% off and FREE shipping! Full service and product pricing can be found here. Email me to get started!

Introducing : Vintage Ensemble

Hello, lovelies! It's been about a month in the making but I've just opened my new Etsy shop, Vintage Ensemble. I created this shop to help my grandma sell her vintage clothing. My grandma was, and still is, an incredibly stylish woman. I hope you enjoy these garments as much as she has! (more to come)

Atlanta TrueFan Photography

What a long and interesting week I've had! Along with the wedding and family session I did, I also started working for Atlanta TrueFans as a Fan Photographer. I am currently finishing out the season home games for the Atlanta Braves. I snapped a few photos with my cell phone for you. ;) I work at the kiosk above the outfield photographing fans with the stadium background. Check out Homer (the mascot) "working video" right next door. Seeing as I love baseball and baseball fans this hasn't been a bad gig. ;)

Ready, Set, Shoot | Tips for Product Photography

As I was setting up to shoot more of the jewelry line, Bee's Knees, I thought I would share my process and give you a few tips on how you can shoot your own "stuff". #1 product - products to sell on Etsy or Ebay, your art work or journals, flowers your kids picked for you, etc. Tied for #1 in being equally important is #2 lighting - Lighting, lighting, lighting. For a natural light photographer this is, hands down, the most important tool I utilize. If possible, I will shoot the couple of hours before sunset. I am in major lust with that beautiful golden light the sun gives at this time. You want to make sure the light is diffused. In this instance, the sun was setting on the opposite side of the house. #3 background - be mindful of whats behind your shot. This could be nature or a solid wall like this. For product shots I prefer a solid wall, [wrinkle free] fabric, or posterboard. Be far enough from it that it doesn't become the focus in your shot. It's the background. #4 props - you won't always need props but sometimes they're nice to have, if they make sense. Choose items that compliment your product, without stealing the show. #5 get comfortable - don't kill yourself trying to get THE. PERFECT. SHOT. If you need a pillow for your knees (I prefer being low/eye level) or a chair to sit down on, use it. If you have a lot of items to shoot, don't forget to take breaks. I also have a water bottle with me at all times.

When it comes to shooting your product, make sure your camera settings are right! Play around/experiment until you find what you're happy with. When I want to shoot closeups I always shoot on aperture priority and adjust my ISO. Below are the photos I took with the above setup. My ISO was all the way up to 1000 and  my f-stop was 5.6. Make sure to shoot your product from multiple directions (straight on, above it, from both sides, etc). You'll want a wide shot and several closeups.

Would love to hear if these tips prove to be helpful for you!! ♥

Isn't she lovely, Isn't she wonderful

You may remember the equestrian photoshoot I did with Heather's peanut last month. Well, Heather ordered a canvas of her favorite photo from our session and I've been harassing her for a photo to share with you guys! ;) Haha!

Isn't it beautiful?! I love it on thier living room wall, over the mantel, with all of Heather's shabby chic decorations. Just lovely! Here are a few more photos from that session that I have yet to share:

Behind the Scenes

I thought I would share some behind the scenes photos from Saturday's shoot. I really loved the team I worked with and look forward to working with them again in the future. Richie Roman of R Rated Hair was the hairstylist and Emily Jarrett was the makeup artist. Both were fabulous at their respective crafts and I would really recommend using them! Below is a quick pic my grandma snapped on her cell phone. In this big house I was stationed in a tiny corner in the bathroom, editing photos between shooting. :) Fun times!

Bee's Knees: Vintage Jewelry with a Twist

Shortly before moving to Atlanta I sent a flyer to my contacts here to share in the hopes of securing photography jobs upon my arrival. It was through this that I was hired by Christine Barnes to photograph her fabulous vintage jewerly line, Bee's Knees. I picked up the pieces last week and have shot a little less than half of the line so far. I am seriously smitten with this jewelry!! Here is a peek:

2011 Services and Product Pricing

Session Fees (Photographer’s time and talent)
Child & Family Portrait Sessions: $200; up to 6 people ($25 each additional).

Senior | Grad Package: $250; 3 looks and locations; includes a $50 print credit.

Maternity & Newborn Package: $350; 2 sessions: Maternity session (30-35 weeks) & Newborn Session (within the first 14 days). Includes a $50 print credit.

First Year of Life: $500; 3 sessions in the first year (newborn, 6 mos, and 12 mos recommended).

Wedding | Special Event Packages: Contact for more information.  

Model Testing | Commercial | Product Photography: Contact for more information.


Prints and Products
Gift Portraits
8 x 10 - $35
5 x 7 - $25
8 wallets - $20

Wall Portraits (Mounted on ¼ inch foam core) - Contact for Custom Sizes.
30 x 30 - $250
24 x 30 - $200
20 x 20; 20 x 24 - $160
10 x 20; 16 x 20 - $120
12 x 12 - $100
11 x 14 - $80

Fine Art Gallery Wrap Canvas
24 x 30 - $400
16 x 24 - $300
11 x 14 - $200

Announcements | Rep Cards (Includes design fee; Select between UV coating (gloss) and Art Linen finishing)
5 x 7 Flat Cards with Envelopes - $150 for first 25. $50 for every 25 thereafter.
5 x 5 Folded Cards with Envelopes - $175 for first 25. $75 for every 25 thereafter.
5 x 7 Folded Cards with Envelopes -  $175 for first 25. $75 for every 25 thereafter.
2 x 3.5 Rep Cards (for Grads) - $150 for 50. $50 for every 50 thereafter.

Digital Images (with permission to print) $100 per image
CD/DVD of Session (includes 25+ images and permission to print) - $800; Incl. 20% Discount on all Products
Magazine Style Session Album - Quotes available upon request.