2009 December | 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: December 2009

MAIN LINE MEDIA NEWS FEATURE

As Giving is Awesome and Essential Imagery are being featured in the Christmas Eve edition of the Main Line Media News publications, the Giving is Awesome portrait giveaway deadline for our studio has been extended until 12/31/2009! Yay!

If you know a family deserving of winning the Main Line’s finest family photography, nominate them by e-mailing kristen@essentialimagery.com with their story and contact information.

Happy Holidays!

The studio will officially be closed (aside from reading Giving is Awesome nominations) through January 5, 2010. We’re excited about the many plans and opportunities the New Year holds!

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BEST OF: BABIES

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HERMIONE IS READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Hermione has been most helpful in preparing for the holidays. She makes sure the tree is sturdy, the pillows are fluffy, and the snow is powdery enough to suit the average holiday guest.

Unfortunately, Hermione cannot submit nominations for the Giving is Awesome giveaway, so she needs your help. If you know a family who is worthy of winning $3500 in custom portraits from Essential Imagery this year, nominate them. Maybe medical bills have eaten up their savings, or maybe they have spent so much time giving that they have forgotten about the blessing of receiving. Maybe they need to capture this time in their lives but cannot afford it. You can help.

Send an e-mail with their story and contact information to kristen@essentialimagery.com! You have the ability to make one family holiday exponentially better by dropping me a line.

For more details about the Giving is Awesome contest giveaway from our studio, click here. Hermione, Haunani, and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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BEST OF: KIDS

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TAKE THE SHOT WHEN YOU HAVE IT.

Our Main Line family portraits aren’t for everyone. After all, the portraits involve admitting to the crushes you have in front of your parents.

Ultimately, our family portraits succeed when the ‘pillow-fighting is allowed’ rule goes into effect. When you’re given the chance to beat the stuffing out of your sibling, you take it. Sames goes for wrestling, jumping on furniture, tickling like mad, and having your parents swing you upside down while dangling from your toes.