Greetings all! I just wanted to update you on the dates for my Wisconsin visit this summer. I will be available for weekday and weekend sessions:
June 5th – July 4th
It’s a perfect time of year for family portraits or to get some great outdoor shots of your kids or 2013 senior. I’m already booking up, so send me an email or call to reserve your date today! Prices start at $50 for a session.
email: heidi@heidijoportraits.com
phone: 562-481-5807
I met little James last week for first birthday portraits (my favorite)! We had such a great time at the session starting at the park and heading over to his house for the celebratory cake smashing. The adorable thing about James is that he is an apple lover. He loves to touch, feel and taste any type of apple. In honor of this love, Cakes by Claudia created an adorable apple cake. And let me tell you it was a smashing sensation (pardon the pun). 
I hope you enjoy these portraits!
If you want to see more cake creations by this Bakersfield, CA cake decorator please visit: http://www.facebook.com/HeidiJoPhotography#!/CAKESbyCLAUDIAgarza
Photography by Heidi Jo Giacalone
Posted in Cakes by Claudia, Portrait Sessions
Tagged apple, apple cake, baby, Baby Photography, Bakersfield, Birthday, cake, cake smashing, Cakes by Claudia, first birthday
I just completed my first red dress session and I’m so excited about how everything turned out! We chose to do the session in downtown Los Angeles, getting a little grittiness from the streets, which provided amazing contrast to the lovely red dress. Here’s four of my favorite images. Enjoy!
For more information about the Traveling Red Dress visit. http://thebloggess.com/2010/05/the-traveling-red-dress/
Photography by Heidi Jo Giacalone
Meet Jasper. This little bundle of cuteness and energy is the newest member of the Mietzner family. This little Pomeranian puppy is as curious and active as a toddler, except he runs much quicker. LOL. I hope you enjoy these photos.
Portraits by Heidi Jo Photography
Southern California Portrait Photographer
Posted in Portrait Sessions
Tagged CA, Castaic, cute, dog, photography, photos, pomeranian, Portraits, puppy, puppy love, Valencia
“Save-the-Date” cards are a great way to help your wedding guests plan ahead, show off your new fiancée and start working on your wedding guest list. Now a part of many wedding prep list’s, its common to send them out between 6 to 8 months ahead of time. Newly engaged Alicia Thompson says, “They are very important. But they should be quick and don’t need to be fancy. It’s a low key announcement.”
There are many different forms of Save-the-Date announcements, including Traditional Flat Photo Cards, Traditional Photos and Refrigerator Magnets.
Flat Photo Cards
Mpix.com-For one set of 25 5×7 Cards the price is $19.20 http://www.mpix.com/Product.aspx/postcards
Below is another site to consider when shopping for your flat photo card. http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/5×7-flat-photo-cards
Personalized Photo Save-the-Date: If your not creatively inclined there are plenty of pre-created templates out there. http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/shop/save-the-date-cards.htm
If you are creative or your photographer designed one for you check out on-line vendors like http://www.mpix.com/PrintPricing.aspx
Refrigerator Magnets Mpix.com- For one set of 25 magnets the price is $37.50 http://www.mpix.com/Product.aspx/pressmagnets
Below are a few other sites to consider when shopping for your photo magnets.http://www.123print.com/Photo-Magnets
http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-gifts/magnets?cid=SEGOO.GENRL&mpch=ads
For tips on Save-the-Date wording I recommend, going to theknot.com. http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/save-the-dates/articles/save-the-date-wording.aspx?MsdVisit=1
Just remember, Save-the-Date cards don’t need to break the budget to be effective and amazing. Good luck and congratulations on getting married!
Sincerely,
Heidi Jo Giacalone
Heidi Jo Photography
This was from an engagement photo session at Manhattan Beach, CA. I loved this photo and just had to share!
Meet Lauren! She will be representing Heidi Jo Photography for the senior year of 2012 for Valencia High School. I had an excellent time getting to know Lauren during her senior session! Although we faced the challenges of extremely warm temps, we were able to walk away with some amazing photos of this beautiful senior. Thanks for the fun time Lauren!
What is a senior rep you ask?
A senior rep is someone that is a spokesmodel for Heidi Jo Photography. Their job is to participate in a free portrait session, tell all their friends and classmates just how great their senior portrait experience was and to pass out their rep cards and photos to their friends and family! My hopes are that once your friends see how gorgeous your photos are, they are going to come to me for their senior portraits too!
The Senior Rep Program is designed to be a fantastic opportunity for the seniors chosen and their parents/guardians to get amazing FREE senior portraits by simply spreading the word about Heidi Jo Photography to friends and family.
I am looking for at least two reps from the each of schools in the Santa Clarita Valley area. If you or someone you know may be interested in this program please feel free to send them the link to this page. I will accept applications until further notice.
What you will recieve as a 2012 Senior Rep:
Free Senior Session: ($50 Dollar Value)
15 Free Images: ($214 Dollar Value) Session images will be placed on www.heidijoportraits.com to preview and you can select your 30 favorite images. You will have a disk with High Resolution Digital images given to you.
50 Senior Rep Cards: Heidi Jo Photography asks that the senior hands them out to interested friends and acquaintances. If more are needed the senior should ask Heidi and she will provide more.
2 Mini Accordion Books: Custom designed and provided as a Thank You.
What is expected from you as a 2012 Senior Rep:
•Senior Rep photo sessions MUST be taken before December 1, 2011
•You must be a graduating senior for the Class of 2012
•Promote Heidi Jo Photography by showing off your photos, spreading the word, and passing out rep cards
•“Like” the Heidi Jo Photography Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/HeidiJoPhotography and tag me in your images)
•You and your parents/guardians will need to sign a model release form and Rep agreement
•Be positive, outgoing, and enjoy your time spent as a senior rep!!!
Sounds great! How do I become a Senior Rep?:
Email a recent photo of yourself and the below listed information to heidi@heidijoportraits.com
-First and Last Name
-Your Phone# (Cell or Home)
-Parent/Guardian Name
-Parent/Guardian Phone#
-Parent/Guardian Email
-Graduation Year (hint: Should be 2012!!)
-Name of your High School
-Please list activities you are involved in at school (required) and within the community (optional)
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Tagged CA, California, Cheerleader, Class of 2012, female, Female Senior, Heidi Jo Photography, Portraits, senior, So Cal
1.Sleep! Make sure you get at least 2 nights of good sleep before your photo session so that you will look fresh and won’t have bags under your eyes. Beauty sleep is real….
2.Hair Care. Guys, let a new hair cut grow out for at least a week before your pictures, allowing time for any white tan lines to disappear. Also, take the time to get a close shave. Girls, if you plan on coloring your hair or getting a new style, also allow at least a week to get used to the style.
3.Clothes. Have your clothes and accessories ready the night before your shoot. Choose clothes that reflect your style and the changing seasons (summer – fall). Make sure they are clean and free of wrinkles. Ask your photographer how many outfit changes he/she allows or suggests. For each outfit, put your accessories in a zip lock bag and attach it to the hanger.
4.Make-up. Girls bring your make-up, hair spray and curling iron to do touch ups. Make sure that your face make-up is blended into your neck so that when you look in the mirror your neck is not too white. Also check to see if you have tan lines that will show with the different outfits you are going to wear. Bring chapstick or lip gloss to keep your lips moist.
5.Glasses. If you wear glasses, bring an extra pair of frames without lenses. Many Optometrists will allow you to borrow a pair of frames for your Senior pictures.
6.Blemishes . Make sure that the Photographer you hire offers retouching. Don’t worry… your final prints will look great! Girls, don’t use too much make-up tring to hide blemishes. It will be easier for the Photographer to retouch your prints if you keep a more natural look.
7.Bring a friend. It can be really fun to have your pictures taken at the same time as your friend. Many Photographers will give a discount or extra wallets for you and your friend.
8.Finishing touches. Guys, make sure your fingernails are nicely trimmed. Girls, pamper yourself with a manicure and pedicure the day before.
9.Smile. Most photographers will take your portrait with and without you smiling. If you wear braces and don’t like them, ask your photographer how much they charge to have them digitally removed. If you don’t like your smile, get in front of a mirror and practice it. Once you like a smile, close your eyes and smile, then open your eyes to see if it looks the way you want. Get used to how it feels to smile the way you think you look best. Don’t be afraid to whiten your teeth if you think you need to.
Most of all RELAX and HAVE FUN!!!
We’d like to thank seniorpictures.com for the tips included.
http://www.seniorpictures.com/PHOTOGRAPHERS1/Ten_Tips.html
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