Essential Imagery blog. Philadelphia children's photographer Kristen Kalp, available nationwide.

April 29, 2008 - kristen

chloe & jack...rock!

Every now and again, you encounter kiddos that glow with everything you love about kiddos. These two were vibrant, outgoing, and giggletastic. I art-ified these guys to show you a little something different.

Oh, and no comments are being accepted until further notice...I got over 1,400 spam comments in a matter of 48 hours, and am resolving the situation...somehow...

April 17, 2008 - kristen

reveal sessions...revealed!

The Reveal Sessions are here! What the heck is it? Well, as you can see from the samples {of yours truly} above, it doesn't have to involve any lingerie. Mostly, it's an affirmation of how beautiful/feminine/lovely/special each woman is. If you'd like to play pin-up, we can do that! And if you're happier lounging on the couch in your pajamas, you can do that, too! Reveal sessions are about showing me {and my lens} who you are, deep down.

I'd like to offer women a chance to be truly lovely without having to label my work 'boudoir.' Though you're welcome to add a boudoir bent to your shoot. A Reveal Session sitting fee is $99, and takes place at your home or in the studio. Be beautiful. Reveal yourself.

More details, collections, and other goodies to come!

April 14, 2008 - kristen

the first Essential Imagery raffle for big prizes!

Okay, people. Let's be honest. Sometimes, workshops cost more than graduate school classes, even though they're only 72 hours long. And sometimes, you'd like to win something fabulous. How about winning something fabulous NOW? Here's the deal...see that little box/doohah/thingamajig that says 'ChipIn'...? Use your PayPal account to ChipIn...with any donation from $1 to $2800...and you'll be entered to win a FREE ESSENTIAL IMAGERY SESSION AND $500 PRINT CREDIT! Booyah, booyah, booyah. You could win free stuff {and yes, there's a happy little surprise for everyone who donates}, and I can go to Learnfest. And make your portraits even more gorgeous. We win!

April 9, 2008 - kristen

updates, changes, a touch of spring...

All sorts of good things are happening around here! The latest, greatest essential imagery handbook is available for download. {Once you download, the password is 'open'.} There have been improvements to my collections -- ever so much simpler -- and the addition of digital negatives, too. Yes, you CAN have your images on CD! {See? I listen!}

Oh, and spring is springing! From this...

to this...

April 4, 2008 - kristen

maps and visitors and other things

I love all the information available on the internet. Particularly, information available about who visits which website when. A recent crosscut of the happy little sticky-showy-visitors:

Thank you, visitor from Turkey. I hope you enjoyed your visit.

In other news...if you want to be a boudoir session guinea pig -- or play hostess for a boudoir party -- contact me! Don't be shy, pretty ladies!

Oh, and May is currently practically booked, but -- I still have some April slots left. If you're interested in snagging one of the remainders, it's kristen@essentialimagery.com.

April 3, 2008 - kristen

living to 100...the secret

I leave The Today Show on while I'm getting ready in the morning...while brushing my teeth on this fine Thursday, Willard Scott was announcing the 100-year-old's birthdays. And I SWEAR one lady said her secret to longevity was "sex appeal." Not sex, but sex APPEAL. Like, she's 99, and considers herself a hot tamale. :)

April 1, 2008 - kristen

Essential STUDIO!

This has been cooking for a LOOONG time: Essential STUDIO sessions! For those of you who would like your photos sprinkled with Kristen magic, but have fears about my seeing your dirty laundry piles, taxidermy collections, or other household oddities, fear not! You can come to the studio, hand me my artistic freedom, and be delighted with your art-ified images, too.

The fee for an Essential Studio session is $150, and includes a $75 print credit. I recommend it for kiddos who are not yet walking. Payment is required at the time of booking, and spots are limited. (My magic does not grow on trees, you know...) Give me a call at 610.995.0850, and we'll make your Essential Studio session happen! (EEP!)