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Kellie: Class of 2011 | Boise senior photographer

wenderful — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:20:32 +0000

Remember the beautiful Kellie? She had her second senior session with me as my senior rep for 2011. We had a GREAT time! She is as gorgeous as ever with as many great ideas as ever.

Kellie, I hope your jaw is rested after all that laughing and smiling. Enjoy your sneak peek!

That Lovin’ Feelin’ | Boise lifestyle photographer

wenderful — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:23:31 +0000

Such a fun wedding today! Just one quick one for now.

Off to California…

Luka & Tiffany | Boise Lifestyle Photographer

wenderful — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:08:27 +0000

Dogs are my favorite. Big ones, especially. We have a big, fluffy, blond Goldendoodle. Her energy is endless and her curiosity ridiculous. I asked for the smallest, calmest dog in the litter and got just the opposite. I’ve yet to meet her match. Until now.

This is Luka. Isn’t he gorgeous? And his girl, Tiffany. Beautiful too. I was lucky enough to do a mini session with them while I was in Salt Lake last week. Having just come from obedience school, Luka was on his best behavior and sat still long enough to get some shots of him with Tiffany. The bond between these two is palpable. There’s nothing quite like the unconditional love of a dog.

Thanks for letting me get my “dog fix”, Tiffany, and for allowing me to capture you and Luka. Enjoy!

20 on Tuesday: Jamie Schultz

wenderful — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:16:53 +0000

I am having so much fun with these 20 on Tuesday interviews, I don’t know why I didn’t start doing this earlier! I’m so impressed with the warm responses I’ve received from these photographers when I’ve for an interview. They are all highly sought-after, busy women with more important things to do than answer my 20 questions, but they have all been generous and sweet and willing to appease me.

This week I’m featuring someone who is not only a fabulous photographer, but also an amazing designer. I met her this past spring at WPPI when I approached her after a presentation to ask a few questions. She was so down-to-earth and open and freely gave me advice on pricing and products for the senior market. I was impressed with her kindness and willingness to share and I knew she was someone I wanted to feature. It shouldn’t have surprised me that she was up for my 20 questions, but it did. It’s so refreshing when someone you look up to and emulate turns out to be just as sweet as you imagined. Her designs and templates are among my favorites. In fact my senior reps are all sporting cards designed by her this year. Welcome, Jamie Schultz!

Hi, Jamie,

Where are you from and where is home now? I’m originally from Dakota City, Nebraska but currently live in Hudson, Wisconsin (a suburb of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area)

Are you formally educated or self-taught in photography? Self-taught

What words would you use to describe your
style of photography? honest and emotive

What inspires you? Genuine conversations and traveling to new destinations

How did you get involved in design? Creating is something I’ve always enjoyed and having an opportunity to combine my love for design with my passion for photography is a dream come true.

How do you stay motivated and your photography
current? I make every effort to make an honest connection with each of my clients. Getting to know my clients personally often provides all the motivation I need to keep me rolling through a session. In terms of keeping my photography current…I do my best to stay true to my style. While I may experiment with current trends/styles I try to keep those types of shots to a minimum. It seems that every time I try to emulate a current trend I’m always disappointed with the results.

If you could be invisible for one day with your
camera… I’d love to photograph various random acts of kindness.

Talk to us about personal projects. How important are they and what have you done lately? A personal project I just completed was one I’ve wanted to do for quite some time. I gathered old photographs from both my grandmother and mother and spent days sorting through our family photos. It reminded me of the impact and importance of photography in general.

Name a photographer you would like to take a
portrait of? Shelley Paulson

What’s your best advice for balancing work and family? My family always takes priority over business. Establishing firm boundaries between work and family time is essential for success in both arenas.

What’s in your camera bag? I’m a minimalist when it comes to gear…I typically have one camera body (5D) and a maximum of two lenses in my bags at any given shoot.

When you’re not photographing, where can we
find you? At our cottage in the northwoods or at the library scouring for books to read.

If not a photographer what would you have been? Children’s Nutrtionist

If you could live anywhere in this amazing world where would you build your dream home? Northern Wisconsin…oh, how I love the northwoods!

What are the three words your spouse/best friend would use to describe you? Confident, Self-Motivated, Genuine

Something that is over rated… Overprocessed photos

Your favorite movie of all time? The Shop Around the Corner

Who would play you in a movie of your life? Reese Witherspoon

Name one blog you stalk regularly. A Cup of Jo (http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/) It’s fashion, photography & design…all wrapped up in one fabulous blog!

Can you show us a few of your favorite images that best represent your work?

(I think another reason Jamie is one of my favs is because of her incredible studio! Before photography took over life as I knew it, I was forever knee deep in home magazines and remodeling projects. Stick me on a deserted island with only a stack of Traditional Home magazines and I’d be perfectly happy. So when I saw Jamie’s studio, I went a little weak-in-the-knees.) Here’s a peek:

See what I mean?!?!

Jamie’s photography can be found HERE

and her designs can be found HERE

Thank you, Jamie!

Eye candy | Middleton Portrait Photographer

wenderful — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:31:58 +0000

I think I’m in love!
These mini-books are my favorite product right now. They are small enough to stick in your purse, cute enough to show off to the lady in front of you in line at the grocery store, and your set of three is FREE when you book a session during April! What’s not to love? I think this is my favorite set so far!

I’m blogging over at Tatertotsandjello again today! This week’s topic: Eliminating distractions in your backgrounds. Come on over and say hello.

Sneak Peek: Baby T

wenderful — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:45:06 +0000

What an even-tempered, alert little girl I got to shoot today. She was up for everything we threw at her without much of a fuss. She even tried on my new hat. What more can you ask for from a 2 month-old, right?

Enjoy your sneak peek, Mom.

i heart faces photo challenge: blue

wenderful — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:30:37 +0000

I was almost going to bow out of this week’s challenge because I couldn’t think of any photos I had with a ‘blue’ theme.

Then I came across this one of my 3rd child that I took at last month’s Cub Scout pack meeting. He was helping with the flag ceremony for the first time.

He was taking his job quite seriously. As he should.

To see more ‘blue’ photos, head on over to iheartfaces where the fabulous Sheye Rosemeyer is guest judging this week. I LOVE her photography! I’m hoping to get into one of her workshops soon and I am almost ready to take the plunge and invest in her actions. They are gorgeous.

Don’t forget about my free portfolio building sessions next month. My calendar is filling up so if you want to book a date, email me at w_vonsosen@yahoo.com.

Happy Monday!

Special Announcement – Free Sessions!

wenderful — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:38:27 +0000

I am excited to announce that I am now accepting bookings for my free portfolio building sessions! I am looking to expand my portfolio of families, newborns, seniors, and children.

I am waiving my sessions fees during the month of October as well as including two 5x7s of an image of your choice. In exchange for a free session, I am asking you to sign a model release allowing me to include your images in my advertising, marketing, and on my website.

This offer is good for all sessions booked during the month of October.

If interested, please email me at w_vonsosen@yahoo.com