Laurel Housden Photography Studio Blog

A visit from Ruby and Tracy – Gainesville Florida Baby Photographer

Laurel — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:11:19 +0000

I love when my clients drop by my home studio. I get so lost behind the computer when I’m working on orders and editing – it’s nice to get a break – especially if your visitor is an adorable almost 7 month old!!!! Of course if you drop by be prepared – I may take some informal photographs of you for fun!

Ruby and Tracy are very special to me. Tracy was one of my first maternity portfolio models and needless to say – Ruby was one of my first newborn models! She’s a doll. I havin’t seen her since she was 3 months old – now she’s moving all about and rolling around. She’s got such a personality – and oh so gorgeous – she defintely get’s that from both mum and dad. Thank you Ruby for coming to see Auntie Laurel and passing on some of your sunshine to brighten my day!

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Day 4 Holiday Gift Guide – Matted Gift Prints – Gainesville Florida Holiday Photographer

Laurel — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:34:17 +0000

New in my Holiday Boutique are Matted Gift Prints. Your favorite 5 x 7 image is double matted in your choice of 5 x 7 or 8 x10 mat and then wrapped in a clear wrap and tied with a ribbon. Your finished package comes inside my new boutique pear green boxes and is ready for gifting. These are perfect gifts for for friends and family. They can either frame their gift in a 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 frame or leave as is and place on an eisel. For the Holidays Only..the matting and packaging is FREE with your 5 x 7 print purchase!

If you had a photo session with me in 2009 – you may have your gallery reposted for a limited time for free to purchase reprints and gift items from the Holiday Boutique. Just send me an email at laurel@laurelhousden.com with your request.

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Happy Chanukah! Meet the “H” Family – Gainesville Florida Holiday Photographer

Laurel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:50 +0000

This was a first for me! My first Chanukah Holiday Family Session. I was so excited to photograph the “H” Family with my pretty blue menorah and my colorful beeswax candles. We met up in Historic Alachua for this session – which is one of my favorite places to photograph. We had so much fun and I think my assistant, Rowan – even made another video of “Behind the Lens” with this session. Chanukah comes early this year – so if you would like to have a Chanukah Holiday Session – you need to schedule your session ASAP! Enjoy the sneak peek “H” Family – thank you for letting me photograph your special holiday session!

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At home with the “L” Family – Gainesville Florida family photographer

Laurel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:14 +0000

You remember the post a week or so ago I shared how I lost my keys at my client’s home after the session and how kind they were to help me? Here’s the link to catch up. I was totally floored when I arrived at my client’s home to see such a paradise setting. The sprawling acreage included a tropical pool with sand play area and totally funky lime colors – I so loved this. Lena wanted a very casual session to capture their family as they are – free – fun – loving – and – and oh so kind! Thank you again for all your help with the key problem. I had so much fun finally getting a chance to meet your entire family! Peace!

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Day 3 of Holiday Gift Guide – Enchanted Frames

Laurel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:24:16 +0000

I just love whimsical themes. These frames are the perfect finishing touch to your favorite portrait. The Enchanted Frame Series comes in various sizes and colors. In fact, you get to choose your moulding and framing colors. You can have a wavy inset or a flat inset. Each solid wood frame is hand painted and lightly distressed for a unique look and feel. The best part, your portrait comes ready to hang with no additional items to order! I fell in love with this Series over the summer when I was looking for a whimsical frame to compliment the 16 square collage I created of my family in the secret garden. I got the biggest size – a whopping 30 x 30! You can see it in my studio if you drop by and I will also have it hanging at Sweet Dreams Ice Cream – more on that later!

Because I want you to have one of these frames in your home, I am taking 30% off any Enchanted Frame order placed between now and November 29th! Remember, the prices in the Investment Guide under each Frame Series includes the print AND FRAME!!!

If you are a 2009 client and would like to purchase any items from the boutique – including the Enchanted Frame Special – please email me at laurel@laurelhousden.com with your name and I will be more than happy to republish your gallery for 5 days for FREE.

Here are some samples of the Enchanted Frame Series. Here’s the blog entry I posted over the summer with some other examples of the Enchanted Frame Series.

This is a 20 x 20 Portrait with the Sweet 16 Collage. The client wanted a very neutral color – so she chose the white base with white wavy inset.

Here is another sample of the 20 x 20 Sweet 16 Collage using the colors of Eastside Highschool. Notice that the inset is straight and not wavy. You have that choice! If you look to the left of the frame in the background..you can see a bit of my personal 30 x 30 Sweet 16 collage with green and pink colors.

When you come to my studio to place your order – you can see all the various moulding samples – so you can touch and feel the quality and also compare colors with your image to make sure you are getting the perfect match!!!

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