2009 February | ESSENTIAL IMAGERY, Philadelphia photographer

You'd love to have a family portrait session that fully captures who you are, how you connect, and how much affection surfaces when all the members of your family are present within the camera frame.

We're happy to capture your family in our studio, complete with gorgeous light and minimal distractions, or in your comfy-cozy home full of familiar toys and routines. No matter where our session takes place, we'll delight in your delight. And we'll encourage you to pay attention to one another instead of the camera, because there's no 'add happy' button in Photoshop.

We don't care whether you're barefoot or wearing fuzzy slippers, and we won't be sending over a twenty-page list of suggestions about what to wear. (We can make you look beautiful in sweat pants if you love each other.) We just want to capture your family. Your habits, your quirks, and your love. And when you view the images we've created together for the first time, we want the depth of love you feel for your family to grab you by the collar and bring tears to your eyes.

The video below provides a peek at how portrait sessions unfold. If you have questions or would like to schedule a portrait session, click on the 'Contact' link above or call 215-206-3689. Oh -- and thanks for stopping by, lovely!

-- Kristen & Haunani, Essential Imagery owners

P.S. That's Kristen up in the header -- Haunani is camera-shy.

Monthly Archives: February 2009

TUNA SURPRISE.

You know how it is with tuna surprise. It could be the best experiment your loving mother or spouse has ever concocted, a brilliant combination of flavors that astounds those lucky enough to taste it. It could also end up rather…fishy…for everyone involved. That said, wanna make tuna surprise with me?

I’m offering a limited number of *free* sessions to experiment with some new techniques and ideas, and I need your kiddos! What’s that, FREE? But your sessions are never free, Kristen! …um. They are when it’s tuna surprise, and I can’t guarantee a certain level of awesome because I’m experimenting. You’ve been warned.

Those chosen to participate — yes, you have to be chosen, and good karma counts — receive a free portrait session with me, and a 16×20″ image of your choosing from the session. The requirements:

Children age 3 – 8 are ideal! And I’ll only need one or two kiddos per household.

Your schedule should allow our appointment to take place in the next two weeks.

Creative license means your kid could end up wearing a lampshade or some such nonsense. You have to be okay with silly and quirky!

Standard model release must be signed, okay? Okay.

Ready to throw your hat into the ring!? E-mail kristen@essentialimagery.com with your available dates, kiddo information, and anything else you find pertinent.

An example of tuna surprise — nifty? Fail? Abstract? Yours would, in theory, involve a child, not a puddle and reflections. ;)