Archive for July, 2009

Dear Green Shoes,

Friday, July 24th, 2009

To see the beginning letter, visit blog.tellipsisphoto.com.

Dear Green Shoes,

Christa told me that she was changing her photography name. She said it’s because no one can spell my name & she admitted it’s especially because she loves green shoes.

And I’m okay with this. I understand that people change their minds. Just a few months ago, she changed from her blogger account to WordPress & now she’s changing from me to you.  She’s even moving from Lubbock to Abilene, Texas.  I guess she’s just at a time in her life for change.

No hard feelings, Green Shoes, I promise.  In fact, I’m telling everyone all about you on my blog & my website so they can still find Christa’s photography.  Because that’s how nice I really am.

Sincerely,

Tellipsis Photography


Dear Tellipsis,

Thank you for your heart-felt wishes.  I appreciate that you’re willing to send others to Christa’s new site.

In fact, because you’ve been so understanding, she & I have agreed to leave your old watermarks & some links to your website & blog.

Also, to celebrate your understanding & the new change, Christa has promised several new uploads about albums, canvases, pricing & more.  Even though you’ve stopped being her photography name, I hope you check back here to keep up to date.

Best Wishes,

Green Shoes

Senior Rep: Applicants!

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Updates & new information can be found on this (very similar) page.

This post maybe a little text-heavier than usual, but it’s all good news! (Well, if you’re a senior). And it’s quite a deal (if I do say so myself!)

I’m currently looking for Seniors in Abilene District schools (and surrounding like Merkel, Trent & Clyde). Being a Senior Rep means that you’ll get a deal on Photography & in exchange, you’ll help promote me at your High School. If you want all the nitty-gritty details, keep reading. If you’ve read below and/or are simply ready to contact me about becoming a Senior Rep, click on the Contact tab above.  Then fill out my Contact Form and use the Subject Line: Senior Rep for {insert Your High School Name here}.

As a very important side note, and this applies to any & all sessions (Senior or otherwise), please feel free to bring your best friend, a parent, even your pet or favorite prop (musical instrument, a hat, an umbrella, a balloon, use your imagination)!  I love anything that makes you more comfortable & at ease in front of the camera – or just makes the session more fun with more of your personality!

For all the info on this “Senior Rep” idea, keep reading.

Senior Rep Opportunity & Details

So what is a Senior Rep?

My Senior Reps get a great deal on some fantastic senior photography & in exchange help promote my work at their High School. I try to make this as easy as possible by providing you 2 purse or backpack-sized albums (they clock in around 5×5 with 20 pages front & back). One is for you & the other I’d suggest you share with your mother, grandmother or other loved one who can’t pass up a chance to talk about you & show you off! Believe me, this is one time when it won’t be embarrassing.

What do you get?

Enough goodies to make you & whoever is paying the bill happy! I know that photography can get expensive & I could give you a list of reasons why, but instead, I’m just going to offer you a chance to bring those costs down. Your investment would be $75.00, to help me cover the cost of getting you those fabulous images along with all the goodies listed below. Go ahead, check it out, I’ll wait here until you’re done.

What’s the catch?

No catch. Except one, sorta. I limit the number of Senior Reps I have per school, so let me know you’re interested early. Use my Contact Form and use the Subject Line: Senior Rep for {insert Your High School Name here}.

SENIOR REP PACKAGE:

1.5-2 hour session at 2-3 Locations with Unlimited Outfits

Images will be Digitally Enhanced

A Personal, Private Online Gallery

Disc with 75 Watermarked images included

{DVD unless CD is requested}
{Images included will be printable up to 8×10}
{Watermarked web-ready images also included for posting online}
{Signed release will be provided for printing}

2 – 5×5 Softcover Albums

{20 pages; front & back}
{Personally Designed by Photographer & Approved by Client*}

$50 printing credit to be spent at your discretion in the online gallery

{Be Sure to Check Prints Price List}
{Can be used in any combination}
{Ex: 1-11×14, 2-8×10s, 1-5×7 & 3-4×6 OR 3-8×10s, 2-5×7s, 3-4×6s}**

Also, feel free to download this information as a PDF.

* Covers 2 hours setup fee.  (Additional fees may apply if any further large-scale changes to proof(s) are requested beyond 2 hours.  Of course, does not include typos.)
** As usual, all prices subject to change without notice.  However, client will be notified before booking of any changes.

Marla's Bridals

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Gallery is up!  Details at the bottom of the post!

My first Bridals ever & boy were they fun! : ) A pretty dress, a pretty bride & a bird cage veil & feathers, really, what else could I ask for?

Of course, the day was ridiculously hot since it’s summer & we shot in the afternoon, but Marla was a trooper, even when I made her sit in the middle of a field with no shade! But we got some great images, so hopefully it’ll all balance out in her memory.

Also, I’m so very pleased to announce that Tim & Marla’s gallery is up for print viewing & ordering! Her bridals, a few shots from the rehearsal & the entire wedding & reception are online.

To check it out, go to (edited)www.greenshoesphoto.com & click on the Client Gallery photo (it’s Tim & Marla, so you shouldn’t miss it!), then follow the instructions (i.e. type in the groom’s last name) & there’s all their pictures! Do drop me an email/facebook message if you have any trouble, since we should have worked out all the kinks, but this will be its first run with a group of people!

Loveland Wedding

Monday, July 13th, 2009

I’ve finished the Loveland Wedding editing & the gallery of all of their images will go live within the next week (at least as I understand it) & I’ll write up a post when it goes live, so you’ll know! : )

Now, since I’ve already made you wait for a while, I’ll stop with the talk & give you some images. There are quite a few so I hope you’re ready!

I love make-up shots.  The bride always looks so pretty & relaxed.

Marla (and I) made Tim “practice” lifting her veil… just in case, you know.

Family shots.  The ring-bearer didn’t want to sit still & tired himself out by the time of the wedding, but with his family’s help I got a few shots. : )

The groom’s family plus the sweet little flower girl.

I love detail shots & the food all looked so yummy.

First Dance!

Details, details, details.  : )

The sending off at the end of the night.

Shooting their wedding was so much fun & I’m glad they asked me to do it!

Marla's Bridals: Preview

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Since I love you all & many of you are still waiting for Tim & Marla’s wedding, I’m giving you a little preview of her Bridal Session. Not exactly the wedding, I know, but hopefully I’ll have a full fledged blog (actually, 2 blogs, 1 for bridals & 1 for wedding) post soon. As in next week. I see the light at the end of the image tunnel! Which means all of you will be seeing images soon too! I know you’re excited.

Now, for that gorgeous photo!

I love black & white. : )

I absolutely love her birdcage veil! And the hairpiece… I think feathers are gorgeous! Of course, I also love a more traditional veil, too: they’re so sheer & lacy… maybe I should just face the fact that I love veils… and hats… and feathers, yeah, I had to throw that in again. So definitely don’t feel shy bringing such wonderful items to wear so I can photograph them & enjoy how beautiful they (and you) are!

Beside the wedding posts, I also have a special post planned for seniors soon. So if you’re in Abilene or Lubbock & are going to be, or know someone who will be, a Senior, keep checking back because I’m posting special just for you!

Christa M. Holland
Abilene, Texas
& Surrounding Area


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