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A huge thanks to all the parents who brought their kids to be models for my DVD shoot this past week! Photographing 12 kids in two days was tiring ...but a blast! And many thanks to my assistants, Danielle, Kylene and Christina and of course, to Joshua!
Visit the new DVD Blog: http://workofheart.typepad.com/dvd/
It's so cute how fast they became friends!!
EDITED: Thank you, we need no more models!!
I am so thrilled to announce on May 6th and 7th I will be shooting a DVD with internationally known videographer, Joshua Smith, of Cinematic Bride. This DVD will be available for purchase and is a documentary with an inside look on how I photograph children.
If you would like email updates on my upcoming DVD on how I photograph children, please sign up for the mailing list on the right side of the blog ---->
Updates will inform you when the DVD website is released with a behind the scenes look, release dates and ordering info!
Pre-ordering for the DVD will begin early May with a special introductory rate. DVD will be available to public for sale.
Update: The rate increase will take place on April 5th. All of Work of Heart Photography's rates will be raised. To book a 2008 session at the current rates, you may pre-purchase a portrait collection. Collections start at $1500 and include a session album and the musical slideshow. Session fees are waived with the pre-purchase of a collection as well.
Thank you and I look forward to the outdoor season in Pittsburgh!
The April month is completely booked, there are a few dates in May left.
From my recent vacation to {gorgeous & warm} California. Friday I head to Texas for a Workshop, looking forward to the BBQ! :o)
After two years I thought it was time to update my Photographer's Business Forms website, and here it is! www.photographicfoundations.com - pretty snazzy!
Still recovering from my surgery - thanks for all the well wishes! (And thanks Miss Tarah from From the Beginning Photo for the beautiful flowers!)
I'm enjoying the rest of my January off as I re-coop from surgery; but have heaps of Work of Heart Photo News to share soon -- including a price increase starting 3/01; now is the time to book your outdoor sessions at the current rate.
Sessions will be limited due to traveling and doing Workshops as well. Thank you!
Gotta love the near 70 degrees in January here in Pittsburgh. I know many of you also had unseasonably warm weather. Took advantage of the temps and photographed my son. I'll be adding Urban Sessions this spring for clients to book; love the locations!
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When I look into my blog stats I'm always amazed to see all the blogs linking to my blog. Lots of fun reads! For the month of January, I'd like to thank you!
The blogger who sends the most hits to my blog from theirs, wins a $75 gift card from Sephora. { Ooooh, Sephora! }
Here's the deal ....
If you haven't already, link my blog
{ www.workofheart.typepad.com } to your blog in some way ... the more hits I get from your blog, the chances are you'll win the prize! {:c) Good luck & happy blogging!
EDITED: The winner of my blog linking contest is:
Miss Teri Fode / http://terifode.typepad.com/
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Go me - rockin' in my "studio". I've lost 120lbs & have reached my goal weight! Whoo! Sassy! *snort* In all honesty, sigh, hard to put into words what I feel now days - how'd I do it? Well, lots of grace from God {thank you Father} and good ol' diet & exercise. Hope that inspires some of you looking to get into shape this year! Looking forward to 2008 & meeting many of you at my Workshops!
Happy 2008 fellow blog readers!
I'll be bringing in the new year with my son and my sweetie - looking forward to what God has in store for 2008! Be blessed!
Good song for me this year:
Less Like Scars, Sara Groves
"It's been a hard year
But I'm climbing out of the rubble
These lessons are hard
Healing changes are subtle
But every day it's
Less like tearing, more like building
Less like captive, more like willing
Less like breakdown, more like surrender
Less like haunting, more like remember"
Read entire lyrics: Here
{ Parts of Our Christmas Card }
Happy Thanksgiving to all my blog readers!
Happy birthday to my boy today!
I need to do his fall pictures in the worst way, but here is one from last week! Note the boots are on the wrong feet. He always puts his boots on the wrong feet, haha!
Holiday Schedule: November 15th Work of Heart will be closed until January 5th 2008 so that I can enjoy the holidays with my family; as well as focus on my commercial photography pursuits. All clients will need to have their orders in by the 15th to ensure holiday delivery!
And when busy toddler's won't stay still ...stick 'em on a tire! ;c)
I head off to Missouri again this week for a vacation/workshop - looking forward to it! A reminder to clients that the holiday deadline is November 10th for orders! Sorry I have been a bad blogger, just busy busy busy. Soon I will have my Image of 2007 photo contest, stay tuned! Here are a few from a super fun session I did recently in West Virgina.
October is here, although a warm October, so it is time to finish my outdoor season at a local apple orchard. Off tomorrow for my Soulographer Workshop in D.C. - can't wait!
The nice thing about my job is I get to attend many tea parties. And each one is just as enjoyable as the last.
Please excuse the watermark on images; these are previews for Mom.
This image cracks me up because her Mom brought these beautiful flowers to use; but the only shots I could get with the flowers were her giving them back to her Mom. :c)
This brother & sister were so much fun!! It was a hot one here in PA (not complaining, soon fall will be here!) but we all managed just fine.
Many of my website visitors are other photographers from all over the world; thank you for visiting! However, I wanted to remind everyone NOT to use {steal} ANY of the text on my website - it is copyrighted by me. If you do not want your clients to scan your images thus violating your copyrights; do not do the same to other artists.
The 'net is not as big of a place as one would think; if you are using my website text, or if you have purchased my forms and are using the wording on your websites (which is not allowed), it will find it's way back to me and you will be promptly dealt with.
Thank you!
I may be hit or miss with the blog the next week or two; busy busy busy!! Have a string of Workshops all in a row, plus fall is my busy time! Here are two cuties from tonight!
For my 29th birthday I thought I would share the lyrics to what I have come to consider my personal "theme song" -- I Choose - India.Arie (message edited)
Although I still love pink and all that good stuff, my style these days is more Anthropologie-inspired (don't you love their clothes? Drool.) and I feel now my website reflects my style as an artist.
Enjoy!
Pittsburgh sure got hit bad with a nasty, nasty storm. Hope my blog readers are safe and sound (and dry!)!! With all of the rain I am moving around some client sessions; rest assured, some dry days are ahead! Had a fabulous Workshop in Portland Oregon; looking forward to going back in 2008.
Thought this image was fitting with the weather.
Taking a week break from the blog to prepare for my trip this coming weekend to Portland for my Soulographer Creative Workshop. All clients waiting for their online ordering galleries will receive them before I leave. After that, a nice six week break from Workshops and a fun vacation for my son and I to Busch Gardens for my birthday.
This image below is not mine; but the photographer of the image is someone very dear to me ... just a reminder that whatever difficulties you may be facing ... This too shall pass.
A new favorite. I love how the older sister is holding onto her younger sister, who obviously can't wait to tear away ...I love the older sister's strong eye contact and proud expression. Got some sun flare going on too. Yummy.
If I had two daughters, this is how I'd want them to be captured. 
Tonight's session was interesting with all that running from the spurts of rain!! Had fun though! 
I've been having a blast with the bridal photography! Here is sexy, sassy Michelle all the way from St. Louis - isn't she gorgeous? All natural light. 
After spending the night in Chicago thanks to my canceled flight back to Pittsburgh (ugh), I am back! South Dakota was fun, very flat, but fun! I decided for 2008 I would love to travel for sessions in the US - more info will be coming on my new website due out soon. Read more about my South Dakota workshop by clicking HERE.
Getting ready for my South Dakota Photography Workshop; so excited! Promised the Mom from tonight's session I'd show her a few images! Her girls are so precious!
Work of Heart Photo will be back for business Tuesday, July 17th, thank you!
Just a few, will post more soon as I catch up! Leaving for my South Dakota Creative Photography Workshop in a few days, busy getting ready!
New Beautiful website to be launched in the next day or two (Photographers, you've already seen a Blu preview!!)
Also, if you are a visiting photographer and like what I do; check out my Photographer Creative Workshops blog & website!!
Image Below: one of my recent favorites, The Magic Cape. I feel this image truly captures my style as a photographer, as well as what I love about childhood.
I'm known for my interesting self portraits - ahh, the beauty of Photoshop! But here is me, plain and simple - taken with my camera phone. Me and my son.
Georgia was beautiful; I already cannot wait to go back!
If you are waiting on viewing your session images I will be contacting you soon to set up a date to view them.
Also, for new clients; we are now booking into August session dates as July is full.
Thank you for your patience!
Photographers: Join my on my next Creative Workshops! Click here for more info!
I should be packing. I should be packing.
A moment caught from tonight's session.
Gearing up for my workshop in Savannah, followed by some R&R with some of my favorite people off Tybee Island. This will be my son and I's first time seeing the ocean as well. Exciting! Work of Heart Photo will be "on vacation" until July 2nd.
Gotta love photographer's kids ... Doesn't he make the perfect Huck Finn?
And big sister.
Check out the new line of frames I will be offering:
http://www.georgiastreetframery.com/frames.htm
Scroll down to view the images. Aren't they beautiful? I will have some samples to show you soon!
Last night's session was on the most amazing farm; a photographer's dream. I felt like a kid in the candy store surrounded by all the old tractors, dusty doorways, and chickens. A snake even made a quick appearance ...thankfully, he slithered off quickly.
Here is a small preview of the images for Mom and Dad.
Work of Heart Photography will be closed for vacation from June 20th until July 1st. No business will be conducted during this time. Thank you!
More from last night's session. Can't show my favorites until Mom has seen them all in her slideshow. These girls were just precious - so expressive and full of life. I had a blast. Especially near the end watching the youngest giggling while eating her lollipop.
This beautiful two year old girl was a whirlwind at tonight's session; so many stunning images of her and her sister to share, but alas, I am tired beyond reason ... but had to share this one as I promised Mom something tonight. More tomorrow.
As
a thank you to past clients of Work of Heart when booking your summer session the entire session fee can be used towards your favorite prints as a print credit.
This offer is for past clients of Work of Heart Photography and must be used for sessions newly booked June 15th - August 31st; and applies for sessions with one to two children.
Beautiful. Hopefully this is the start of an updated blog, haha! I will have more images from this fun session in the next day or two. For now ...
And more.
So sorry I've slacked off on the blog this past winter season; just busy gearing up for my upcoming workshops. I'm excited!! Lots of updates coming soon, including an introduction to my new assistant, Sharon.
Here is a self portrait of yours truly from today; kind of celebrating a bit. I've lost 90lbs since last July and feeling mighty dandy. ;c)
Almost. But not quite.
Click image to view both.
For Kate - look what I captured.
My new 2007 Workshops website is finally live: www.Soulographer.com
Hope to meet a few of you in the coming year!
Just a note about booking sessions ...I am already booking sessions into March - Once the warm looms near, I will be booked out months further in advance. Also, my session fee will go from $200 to $250 March 1st -- all sessions booked before this date, the current session fee ($200) will be honored. You can book now, for October even, if you'd like.
Ahhh, this image makes me long for warmer weather!
Winter Promotions: January 1st thru March 30th. Pre-buy a portrait collection with Work of Heart and your session fee is waived. Collections start at $1200 and include the popular musical slideshow. Sessions now booking into February; soon will be taking appointments for our Spring Sessions as well as our Limited Edition Daffodil Sessions.
2007 Referrals: Don't forget to refer your friends to Work of Heart Photography! To make things more enticing, refer four friends to Work of Heart Photography, and after the completion of all four friend's sessions, you will receive a beautiful custom hand-made leather photo handbag (retails for over $250!) ..featuring your favorite image from your next session with us!
And the winner of our Photo of 2006 Photo Contest is ..... Sisters!! Congrats to Mom, Corri, on her winning image. She will be receiving an 8x10 of this print as a gift as well as a $50 print credit on her next session with Work of Heart.
I thought having a little photo contest would be fun -- leave a comment as to your favorite image (from the below choices, please) of 2006 - Contest ends December 31st.
The winner will receive a complimentary 8x10 print of their winning image!
Please vote with integrity - only one vote per person, period. Thank you!
Image One: The Ballerina
Image Two: Stand by Me
Image Three: Springtime Beauty
Image Four: Sisters
I have heaps of new images to show, but in re-doing my website galleries, I re-fell in love with some of my older work. I thought I would share with you some of the stories behind some of my favorite images.
This image is a favorite with folks, and myself as well. Anyone who is familar with this location in Ohio knows where exactly this is ....why? Because of the "gal" in this image -- for as long as I can remember, back into my teen years, this store (a thrift store of some kind I believe) has had a mannequin, often two, chained to a bench outside their store. She was always dressed up differently when I drove past - someone must have a lot of time on their hands! But in essence, it is smart marketing ...after all, people know the store just by this image because of it!
I dressed my son in this outfit, I wanted to give him a bit of a "grown up" feel ...with style. Left the tie loose and put on one of my favorite hats I found (a garage sale gem). I had my 85mm on my F100 (ah, film) and those of you who shoot with that lens know it does not leave much room ....I was right near the road when I shot this image and cars were honking at me and even one guy was kind enough to yell out "hey camera honey!" - oh the things we do for a good image. You can even see a bit of my blue shirt in the window behind his left shoulder.
I had to shoot this shot in just the right way because the mannequin's dress was so short you could see her neon green undies (???) -- and my son was actually afraid of her. But, I started to talk to him about her and asked her to blow her a kiss and the rest is history!
Finally, I updated the galleries on my portrait website, www.workofheartphoto.com - if you have a few minutes, please go and visit to see my latest work! In the next few weeks I will be debuting my new custom flash website ... keep watch for that!
Also, here are a few images of some of the products I offer. Canvas has quickly become my most favorite product that I offer; I personally own a gallery's worth it seems. Also, scrumptious photo jewelry ... they make great gifts too!
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