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{What to Wear} Fall/Winter 2010 Edition

Monday, August 23, 2010 Posted in Child, Engagement, Family, High School Senior, Maternity

One of the most common questions clients ask me is “What should I wear?” Below is the Fall/Winter “What to Wear” guide to get you started. These combinations are really just to get you thinking – your style mileage should vary! The point is to inspire you – family clothes don’t have to be matchy matchy and kids don’t have to wear their Sunday best to hit a fashion high note. I am in love with the fashions this fall and I’ll bet you are, too. Classic style with a retro flavor, ruffles and gorgeous necklaces are in vogue and look gorgeous on every body. Listed below the photos is the info for each of the outfits and where you can buy the looks or something similar to them. Some website are listed below that to get you in the mood to shop not only for your session but for some beautiful fall clothes!

Family Mini Session attendees – these ideas may come in handy for planning your session wardrobe. And if you’d like to schedule a mini portrait session on October 9, please do so this week, as I anticipate filling the final remaining spots this week.

(Click on the image to load the What to Wear Guide images. Clicking each image takes you to the next one.)

First Family Look

Mom

Jacket
Dress – Nordstrom
Necklace (similar)
Earrings
Shoes (or boots would be great)

Dad

Blazer
Shirt – Nordstrom
Vest

Boy

Jacket
Shirt
Hat – Gap
Tee

Girl

Dress
Hat – Children’s Place
Tights – Boden
Jacket
Boots

Baby Girl
Baby Boy

Second Family Look

Mom

Same dress as above
Cardigan
Flower
Necklace (similar)
Skinny Belt (similar)

Dad – Tie

Boy

Sweater
Onesie – Macy’s

Girl

Same jacket as above
Skirt
Shirt – Macy’s
Tights

Baby Girl

Romper
Hat

Baby Boy

Couples & Engagement

Woman

Man

Shirt (similar)
Tee

First Senior Girl

Dress & belt – Nordstrom
Cardigan
Necklace, boots, tights – Forever 21

Second Senior Girl

Shirt
Skirt
Military jacket
Tights – Forever 21
Headband – Forever 21

First Senior Boy

Second Senior Boy

First Maternity

Dress (similar)
Shoes

Second Maternity

Thank you Michelle, with pinkletoes4photographers for putting together this amazing fall/winter fashion guide. Guide photos used with full permission.

Looking for fashion inspiration this fall? Try these websites:

Banana Republic (they have collections for weddings, too)
Boden (women’s and children’s clothing)
Chasing Fireflies (children’s clothing, also amazing Halloween costumes for children)
Forever 21
Gap
J Crew
Old Navy
A Pea in a Pod (maternity clothes)
Ruche
Talbots (not fuddy-duddy anymore! And, full line of plus-size options)
Tea (children’s clothing)

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{Fall 2010 Family Mini Sessions} Get ‘Em While It’s Hot!

Friday, August 13, 2010 Posted in Child, Family, Holiday Cards

Saturday, October 9: Family Portrait Mini Sessions – $200

(Rain date of Sunday, October 10) at a Virginia Beach or Chesapeake park, location TBA

I am pleased to announce 2010 Family Mini Sessions. This is a great opportunity for 2010 clients who would like to get just a few more photos in time for the holidays. It is also a nice opportunity for those families who have not been able to book with me due to my busy schedule. Sessions will be booked on a first come, first served basis and I do anticipate them going quickly. To book a session, please email me at amy@amysandovalphotography.com or click on the word “Contact” at the top of the blog to send an email for details. A deposit is not required but you will be given a time slot and asked to commit to it. Final payment will be due on the day of the sessions and can be made by check or credit card. I am really looking forward to catching up with current clients and meeting new ones.

Sessions Include:

15-20 minute session for up to 2 children or one immediate family
10-15 fully processed, high-resolution digital files presented in a private online gallery and given to you via a downloadable link from the gallery (suitable for printing, enlarging, etc.)
Printing tips and release so you can print the images and/or use them for photo cards, etc.
5-day ordering period for holiday cards, etc. (additional products are an additional fee)

Amy Sandoval Photography holiday card designs will be available to use with the photos from your mini session. Holiday cards are not included in the session fee. Only photographic cards will be available for purchase with mini sessions (not press-printed cards). Photographic cards are priced at $1.50 for the first 100 cards and $1.25 a card for additional cards.

Location:

I will announce the location within a month of the sessions. I have several options in mind and want to see which one has the most fall color potential when the date gets closer. It will either be a park in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake.

Tips:

Be on time! These sessions are booked with very little down time between them. If you are late, you will have less time for your session.
If possible, please reserve the time you are assigned for Sunday, October 10 as well. That will be the rain date if we have bad weather on Saturday, October 9.
Due to the time restrictions, we will focus on capturing a specific shot – family shots, individuals of two children or less, sibling shots, etc. If we have time after we have gotten that shot, we will set-up additional shots. Obviously we won’t be able to get as many shots as a typical session, so come prepared to tell me which groupings are most important to you.
Because of time and location limitations, mini sessions are not available for babies that are not able to sit unassisted or clients looking for a variety of poses or multiple backgrounds or outfits. (If you have a baby and would like family photos, that will work. I just won’t have my props there to “prop” up baby for individual poses!)
Mini sessions are perfect for clients who have already had a full session but need just a few updated shots or are thinking about holiday card photos.
Watch the blog for tips on what to wear – I will be previewing some fall wardrobe tips when the weather gets cooler. (There will not be time for wardrobe changes.)
For the best printing results, you will want to use the lab recommended on my printing tips sheet, which you will receive when your online gallery is ready.

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{First Preview} Family Portrait Session in Virginia Beach

Saturday, July 10, 2010 Posted in Baby, Child, Family

This is outside my typical style and that makes me happy! I’ve been loving this lens (the Canon 24mm 1.4 L) since I got it a few months ago and I think I’m just now really recognizing its potential. So here’s a first look from a fun family session at the end of last week, courtesy of the Canon 24mm wide angle lens. Isn’t this fun?!

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NatalieJuly 11, 2010 - 12:40 pm

Gorgeous! Love this!!

lizetJuly 13, 2010 - 6:31 am

so much fun!!

The “Secret Location” Session with Olivia

Monday, July 5, 2010 Posted in Child, Personal Notes

A session with Olivia – we’ve been long overdue to get out for some photos. She helped me test the light at this new, secret location that a fellow photographer was kind enough to share with me. (Thank you, Catie!) Olivia “styled” this session herself and I think my favorite addition is the yellow bracelet she’s wearing as an ankle bracelet! I asked Olivia to bring something with her that meant a lot to her and she brought New Bear. This guy has been many places with her for at least the last 4 years. He’s slowly spending more time at home and I was glad to record his importance in her life before she outgrows bringing him on trips. She also lost a second tooth the morning after we took these, so it was the last set of photos with her missing just one. Things change so fast at this age, but I love it.

(Click anywhere on the large photo or any of the smaller ones to open up a window that will let you click through all of the photos.)

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lizetJuly 8, 2010 - 8:22 am

sweet pictures!!! and what a lovely little girl…

so cool of Catie to give you info about this location!! looks beautifull

NatalieJuly 8, 2010 - 6:05 pm

Simply gorgeous. love these the light is really beautiful and the location is fabulous. 3 11, 17 and 19.. wow – have to say these ones are my faves

Amy SandovalJuly 11, 2010 - 12:36 am

Thank you so much!

Family Session Sneak Peek

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Posted in Child, Family

I’ve shared just a sweet taste of the session with this beautiful family and here are a few more. I would love to write more about how gorgeous the entire family is – but since this week is off-the-hook busy, I will let the photos speak for themselves. And there are more coming soon to finish up their peek!