Redwood Forest, Mendocino... |Bay Area Photographer

While this photo has nothing to do with wedding or kids I just love it so much and wanted share :) I took it on a recent trip to Mendocino with my husband... Can you believe how tall these redwoods are?! Every time I look at this photo I say to myself "Small man, Large tress!" Hahaha!

Summer Coupon!

Summer is here!!! I love this time of year when the days are warmer and longer and the back patio calls your name for fun BBQ's! In honor of summer I am offering a 30% off coupon on all your summer prints! Just in time to get photos on your walls and in the frames before your summer guests arrive ;)

Its as easy as 1, 2, 3...

Simply log in to your photo gallery, select the images you wish to purchase and at check out enter code "summer2012"

If you are having any trouble or do not see your gallery in Client Login send me a quick email (adriana.klas@gmail.com) and I will help you out ;)

Happy shopping and Happy SUMMER!!! 

Coupon is good through June 10th, 2012

"What's In Your Diaper Bag" with On To Baby!

Just for fun On to Baby did a feature of what's in my diaper bag! So cute, I just had to share :) Head over to On To Baby to hear all about the fun accessories!

Holidays Are in Full Swing!

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying the holidays :) I wanted to let you know I am closing up shop the 19th of December thru the 2nd of January for the Holidays... If you need anything from me let me know ASAP and I can get it to you!

I hope you all have the most wonderful Holidays and celebrate the New Year in style!

...and because I always post a photo... Conor and Emily send their best too! :)

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 :)

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!

Loving This!...

I am totally loving this for my office ;)

Nothing like a little retail therapy!

(check out www.photojojo.com for some fun goodies!)

Ordering Prints!...

In honor of Valentine's Day and because I LOVE my clients so much, I am offering 30% off all print and products purchased through Feb 15th!!! This is HUGE! It is a perfect opportunity to get your Valentine a special gift...

Here's How To:

1.) Go to my website: www.adrianaklasphotography.com
2.) Under Client Login find your gallery
3.) Select the photos you wish to purchase
4.) At checkout enter code: VAL2011
5.) Tah-Dah! Prints/Products are on there way!

How easy was that?!

Happy Early Valentine's Day!

XO

...and because I always post a photo, this little man  is sure to be my Valentine!

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 :)

My "Baby" Turns 3!...

Over the holidays my "baby" turned 3! And what better way to spend a birthday than in Colorado with cousins and "Colorado Grandma" (seriously, that is what he calls her! It is seriously the funniest thing you have ever heard!... We would all be sitting around the evening fire, and all of a sudden Conor would say, "Hey, Colorado Grandma, I have a question..." He is always good for a laugh!) Here are some fun photos of our time with cousins in beautiful Colorado!

Happy New Year!

Welcome 2011! Last year was such an amazing year, but I am totally looking forward to all the new and exciting adventures happening in 2011!

For all you brides-to-be stay tuned for some fun giveaways and discount deals ;)

but for now, Happy New Year!
Love,
Me :)
(and the entire Klas family)

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!!! See you all in 2011!
XO

Get Your Holiday Cards!...

It is not too late! (Obviously as today is December 1st)

I wanted to let all my clients know after your photo session is complete and the photos are online it is SUPER easy to design and purchase your holiday cards! Here are some fun samples!...

See the "How to" guide below...

5 Easy Steps to Ordering your Holiday Card:

1.) Go to your client login in gallery through my website... www.adrianaklasphotography.com

2.) Once in your gallery pick your favorite photo! (Hard decision, I know) Click the "Buy" button in the top right corner and there is a drop down menu, click "Create a Card"

3.) A new window will pop up and once there click the card "type" you like :) (again, hard decision, I know)

4.) Insert photo/photos

5.) Click the "Create" tab... Tah-dah!

How easy is that?!?! Happy Creating!... and Happy Holidays :) XO

November... |Bay Area Photographer

November is officially here! I have a few more sessions available if you are looking to book that last minute family photo session for Holiday cards or amazing family gifts... Feel free to contact me: adriana.klas@gmail.com

Happy November!