Holiday Cards are Here!!!... |Bay Area Photographer

Ok... if you can believe it or not it is already that time of year again, Holiday time! Family sessions are already being booked so email me quickly to get your preferred date and time!

I also wanted to let everyone know about the "Holiday Family Session Package":
$375 + tax per session
Location of your choice (your home, park, or favorite location around the bay area! Within reason of course ;) )
...and the best part! It will include 25 free Holiday Cards!

Great deal! Right?!

Here's how it will work:
After viewing your online gallery... you let me know your favorite family photo/child portrait from the session. From there I will create 3 different proofs which I will email you. Once you have your favorite proof selected, let me know and poof!... they will be sent off for print and delivery!


Some Thing to Note... AKA "The Fine Print":


~This Holiday Family Session Package will be offered from October 29th thru November 27th (this ensures delivery time for the holidays) You can of course book sessions after November 27th, but the holidays cards will not be offered seeing as I cannot guarantee print and delivery in time for the holidays :)

~Each of these cards are 5x7 lay flat cards with room for your Holiday note on the back!... Or if you are like me, I tend to leave it blank (bad, I know! I just always find that I am totally out of time!)

~There are many card options to choose from, I have just shown a few here... I will bring samples to the photo session... I always need to see a sample product, the computer graphic of the card can only get you so far ;) 

~Keep in mind the order time for these cards will be 5 days from the time you approve your proof!

~If 25 cards is not enough, you will of course have the option to purchase more cards... they must be ordered in packs of 25... Just something to keep in mind ;) Additional sets of 25 cards are $60 +tax.

Please email me with questions! adriana.klas@gmail.com

Now... For the Holiday Card Part :) Here are some fun examples of what you can choose from!

(Note that these are two different vertical options... not one single card option :) )

One more thing to note!... You still have the option to purchase the entire CD of images from your photo session! As well as professional prints through your online gallery! The holiday cards are just a bonus for you :)

Fun Products! Albums, Books, Mini Accordion Albums, Cards and More!

So you have your fabulous photos... now what?! Right :)

Aside from your basic prints (which are always wonderful!) there are other fun products you can purchase to showcase your beautiful photo session!... Everything from custom photo albums and custom books, to mini accordion albums (great gifts ;) ) and even Thank You, Save-The-Date, and Birth Announcement cards!

Check it out below!

I get asked a lot about the difference between and "Album" and a "Book"... Hopefully these photos can help explain a bit more :)

The Album: These albums are flush mount albums with thick lay-flat pages and no middle gutter... take a look at these photos... (This specific album has a custom cover which is always an option for you) PS... The Albums are my personal favorite! They are awesome!!!

 You can see here how the image is carried across both pages with no "gutter"

The Book: The biggest difference between the book and the album is the book has a "gutter" there is no room for a full width photo across both pages without there being a break... Take a look at some of these pics to get a better idea :)

Cards and Mini Accordion Albums: There are tons of great cards and I am a huge fan of the mini accordion photo album! It is such a great little gift :)

You can check out more details on the mini accordion albums here...

Feel free to email me with any questions about any product prices or sizing on the albums and books!

The Originals... |Bay Area Photographer

A little side story...

So last weekend I was speaking with my Uncle John and we were talking all about photography and how much I am loving my "job" ;) (I have said it before and I'll say it again... I am so lucky to do what I love!)

Anyway... back to my little side story... Uncle John told me he remembers the day I received my first "real" camera! He and my mother were cleaning out my Grandpa Willett's garage and were deciding what they were going to do with all the "stuff." When they came to the camera my mom asked if she could pass the camera on to me seeing as I was "really getting into photography." (At this time I was around 10!) Of course Uncle John did not mind, and with that I received my first "real" camera! Obviously this camera is so special to me for so many reasons, but I just wanted to share how funny life is, that at such a young age something as simple as receiving my Grandpa's camera could have such an impact.

Here are some fun pics that I like to call "The Originals"... A special little tribute for my Grandpa Willett :)

Whitney Alyssa Accessories... |Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Ok Brides!!! I am so excited to share some amazing pieces from Whitney Alyssa! We had the best photo session on such a beautiful afternoon (and Brooke, the model, did a fabulous job! And yes... her hair is natural! Jealous!!!) Whitney's bridal hair accessories are SO amazing and beautiful! These hand crafted pieces are one of a kind and are certain to make you look and feel special on your big day!

Here are some tid-bits about the actual pieces...

"All the beaded flowers were handmade by me using rocaille and delicas seed beads. I strand each bead on wire to create the petals, which I then put together to make the flowers.  I also use a variety of other materials such as french netting, feathers, and tulle to incorporate into the headpieces.  I will soon be making more options in color, but the great thing about these is that they can be custom made for you.  I can make any flower in any of the beads, change the color - make them bigger or smaller."

If you want to get in touch with the fabulous Whitney feel free to shoot her an email! whitney_alyssa@yahoo.com You can always check out her Etsy store as well! I just love all the accessories! Amazing!

On To Baby!

Yeah! I am so excited to be featured on On To Baby!!! This website is for all thing Mama and Baby, created by the same fabulous ladies behind The Wedding Chicks! Both of their websites have become a daily read for me, full of inspiration and fabulous tid-bits for anyone who loves photography, babies and or course brides! ;)

I hope you enjoy as much as I do!

Huge thank you to all the wonderful ladies at On to Baby! You are all so awesome! XO

My New Obsession!

For most of my photo shoots I carry around this huge backpack that weighs 1,000 lbs (ok, not that much, but a lot!) and I am the first to admit that it gets heavy (obviously) and I don't always want to carry it, especially if I am just going to the park with my son and want to just get a few photos of him! So, I was on the hunt for a fun/cute/practical camera bag and finally found one :) One of my friends actually bought it for me for my birthday and I could not be happier or more obsessed! It is perfect! It is enough for one camera body and a few lens options! Just what I need for a day at the park or a family outing! If you are in the market, I would for sure check out the SLR Sloop bag! Like I said... I am obsessed!

Buy the The SLR Sloop at the Photojojo Store!

For Photographers... or Anyone with a Camera

I follow a few different photography blogs and one of my favorites is Paint The Moon Photography! Annie (the creator, you can follow her personal blog, Oh My Stars, which I think is so fun!) has some great Photoshop Actions and Templates and tons of "Freebies" that are always fun to play around with! Right now she is running a fun project called "Lets Do Project 52." Basically take a photo a week using one of the themes she suggests! It is a fun way for us photographers to learn from each other, stay inspired and to keep clicking!

Here is my photo for the week! Hope you enjoy :)