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Friday, February 11, 2011
CONTEST WINNER! {Wardrobe Wednesday and Melissa Davis Designs Giveaway}
We have a winner for the $100.00 coupon to Melissa Davis Designs as part of the Baby Shower for WW girl Kelly Valeri! on Facebook! The winner is..........#32
OLIVIA REED!
Congratulations, Olivia! Enjoy shopping for some AWESOME templates and designs in Melissa's store! Contact Melissa for your prize!
Have a great weekend, everybody!! I will be releasing my new site and new blog on MONDAY!
SJDxo
OLIVIA REED!
Congratulations, Olivia! Enjoy shopping for some AWESOME templates and designs in Melissa's store! Contact Melissa for your prize!
Have a great weekend, everybody!! I will be releasing my new site and new blog on MONDAY!
SJDxo
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wardrobe Wednesday {rock 'n out}
What's that you say? It's rock 'n roll? Well I like rock 'n out better...and that's just what Rebecca of Rebecca Keeling Studios did with this week's compilation! LOVE IT! If anybody out there wants to pick up these outfits and rock out a session with me, I'd love it!
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I'm not sure if my inspiration this week came from our very own fabulous logo colors or if I needed some cheering up as I listened to the rain outside of my window last night, but either way, I think it made for a great wardrobe collaboration! Although many of us are still firmly planted in cold winter temperatures, it won't be long before it starts warming up outside and we get back to doing what we love best...having outdoor portrait sessions with our favorite clients! Spring makes me think of many things, including rain and rubber boots, which naturally pairs these fabulous black, white, and gray neutrals together with a pop of yellow. This week, I wanted to do something a little rock & roll, a little wild and crazy and FUN!! While it wouldn't work for everyone, this wardrobe combination is geared toward a young family in an urban environment. It is just begging to find some back alley grit juxtaposed with rambunctious laughter and soft kisses. Some of my favorite items from today's wardrobe are mom's jeans, which are super stylish but have a classic rise. I adore mom's jacket. By dressing in layers, not only do we look fabulous, but we are also able to conceal any spots where we may be a little self-conscious. Don't forget to accessorize dad! This Fossil watch is awesome...a little edgy and definitely very masculine. And what's not to love about these skully rain boots or the adorable floral fabric headband? But I have to say, my most favorite part has to be the color combination with the neutrals and one strong pop of color. So, even if this particular color combination is not necessarily your choice, you get an idea of how to pull together a wardrobe with any neutral palette and a pop of gorgeous color. Cute, fun, and different...and that's what makes your portrait session personal for your family.
Where to find the goods:
MOM
Buckle BKE Drew Classic Rise Stretch Jean | $70
Buckle Daytrip Perforated Jacket | $65
Buckle Hurley Full Boar T-Shirt | $29
Banana Republic Corgie Open-Toe Zipper Bootie | $140
maxandchloe.com Primadina Pearl Fan Earrings | $165
maxandchloe.com Blu Bijoux Grecian Bangles | $45
SON
Boden Rugby Shirt | $22
Gap Whiskered Dark Wash Boot Jeans | $20
Gymboree Skull Rain Boots | $25
DAD
Buckle BKE Carter Jean | $70
Old Navy Twill Military Jacket | $50
Buckle Volcom V-Neck T-Shirt | $32
Banana Republic Adidas Campas II Grey Suede Sneaker | $60
Buckle Fossil Wide Band Watch | $85
DAUGHTER
Gap Glamour Graphic T-Shirt | $20
Gap Alternate Tier Skirt | $20
Old Navy Girls Lace-Trim Leggings | $9
Journeys Kidz Converse Lo Athletic Shoe in Buttercup | $30
Made By Lori Etsy Store featuring the Yellow Flower Fabric Headband | $10 {http://www.etsy.com/shop/lori311?ref=pr_shop}
Give me a call if you want a rockin' session from SJD Photography!
STAY TUNED TO MY BLOG FOR THE RELEASE OF MY NEW AND IMPROVED LOOK, SITE AND BLOG!
Until next time,
SJDxo
STAY TUNED TO MY BLOG FOR THE RELEASE OF MY NEW AND IMPROVED LOOK, SITE AND BLOG!
Until next time,
SJDxo
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Melissa Davis Designs {Wardrobe Wednesday Surprise Shower Giveaway}
Yesterday, our little Wardrobe Wednesday {where fashion meets photography} group surprised one of our contributors, Kelly, of Kelly V. Photography, with an online baby shower! We are going to have a week-long celebration with featured vendors and gifts for Kelly AND our readers! Today's guest is Melissa Davis, of Melissa Davis Designs. I LOOOOVE me some Melissa Davis Designs, and what better gift for an expecting photographer, than a set of boy birth announcements (of her choice) and a $50.00 credit to choose anything else in her store! Kelly can use these gifts to design her own birth announcements, scrapbook or make albums! Melissa is also giving an AWESOME gift to our readers. Read below for more info!
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Hey there! I'm Melissa...Mom of two very gorgeous kiddos (Zach 8yrs & Alissa 6yrs) and wife to my, what you could call, high school sweet heart. The hubby and I met on a blind date almost 13 years ago (yep, some times blind dates DO work), dated for 3 years, got married and started popping out kids! After my baby girl was born in 2004, I became interested in photography because I kept seeing SO many gorgeous images of friends babies and I wanted to KNOW how to do that! I started taking pictures with my little point and shoot camera and six months later when the hubby realized I was serious about photography, I got my first dSLR!
A couple years into my photography business, I wanted to give my clients some examples of wall displays so they'd have some good ideas of how to hang images in their homes. Good ideas = better orders right?! So I spent a long time making my very first set of templates...my Wall Display templates! That's when something clicked in me! After hours (and I'll spare you HOW many hours it took me) trying to make this ONE set, I wanted to do this for OTHER photographers so they didn't HAVE TO! After sessions, uploading, proofing, emails, driving, phone calls...who wants to spend the time making their own templates?!
Que Melissa Davis Designs! I offer fun and unique templates that are customizable so you can change colors, text and move things around. My store is stocked with everything from birth announcements and holiday cards to albums and senior stuff! And with a long list of wonderful request I get from my customers, I'm always adding new sets and always open for ideas (you can send your ideas to m@melissadavisphotography.com at any time and I'll add them to my ever growing master "list" of things to make)!
Another fun thing about Melissa Davis Designs is that I have these GREAT surprise 75% off sales once a month! You never know when they are coming, so it's important to be signed up for my emails updates (http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001RKkAY_jSXgqjvrqVZGT69A%3D%3D) or if you love Facebook as much as me, I also update my sales (and pretty much everything else) on my fan page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Melissa-Davis-Designs/84297352682)
So there you have it...That's me and my little business in a nut shell! I'm really happy to extend a great offer to all of you Wardrobe Wednesday fans! Use the code "WWfeb"(after paypal brings you back to my site for check out) for $10.00 off your order (through the end of Feb). ALSO one lucky winner will get a $100.00 coupon code to my store!! Make sure you "like" Wardrobe Wednesday {where fashion meets photography} on facebook, "like" ME on facebook, and comment on this post! Contest ends Friday 2.11.2011 at noon (EST)!!
Super awesome giveaway, huh? Thanks so much Melissa, and congratulations again Kelly!
Super awesome giveaway, huh? Thanks so much Melissa, and congratulations again Kelly!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wardrobe Wednesday {build on your basics}
This week's Wardrobe Wednesday {where fashion meets photography} post is SO up my alley! I like things that are simple. Morgan Dawson, of Morgan Dawson Photography has done just that this week! She's put together some looks that build on basics that you may already own!
Morgan says:
I admit it - I have a uniform that I wear almost every day.
{Dark jeans and white tank} + {X over tank} = {my outfit}
If it sounds lazy - and some days, maybe it is! - remember that people like Bobby Brown and Vera Wang also have “uniforms” (have you EVER seen them wearing something other than black?). The trick to keeping this highly functional outfit fresh is to change up the {X}. For example, I can throw on a cozy sweater in the morning to wear while I edit with my coffee, swap the sweater for a white cardigan and fun necklace when I head out for a shoot, then make one more change into a fitted jacket and a pair of hoop earrings before meeting friends for a drink.
How easy is that - three totally different looks by changing out one piece of clothing and a few accessories!
Will this idea work for your next photo shoot? Absolutely! Rather than spend money on separate head-to-toe outfits, you can either save some dough by only picking up a few new pieces, or splurge a little on one or two killer tops. The other reason I love the idea of wearing a uniform to your shoot is how easy it is to change your look. You can bring along a small bag and make a quick change without having to look for a bathroom or car to change in. Not only will this get you more looks for your shoot, but your photographer will love knowing that the location for your session doesn’t need to revolve around a nearby spot to change.
To give you an idea of what I’m talking about, I put together a few different outfit ideas that will look great over your jeans and tank. But let’s make sure we have the basics set first.
The white staple tank shown below is my all-time favorite, can’t-live-without-it, should-have-bought-a-few-more top. No lie. I actually bought one for my Mother as part of her Oprah’s, er, Morgan’s Favorite Things Christmas gift (which included a pair of pants from Lands End that I wear all the time - message me if you’re curious). While a white tank is something you can pick up anywhere, I love this because:
the material is thin enough to layer and not get warm, but thick enough to not be see-through
wide shoulder straps mean your bra straps won’t show (a no-no for any picture)
you can wear this multiple times without it stretching out (great for travel!)
wash after wash it still looks great
Ok - enough about the tank!
Jeans. Everyone has them, but just make sure what you’re wearing actually fits you. If they’re too tight or sag in the butt (you know what I’m talking about), you really should invest in a new pair. I secretly hate shopping on my own, so I like to go to a store where the salespeople will be brutally honest and not let me leave with a pair that looks bad. With SO many options - low rise, mid rise, skinny, bootleg, curvy - you can definitely find a pair that fits you. And for color, a darker wash always looks good, and can transition easily to an evening pant.
Since the majority of your outfit is set, have fun with your {X} top. Be bold with colors and patterns. Wear some sweaters or tops buttoned up (maybe with a belt) or open and layered. Mix in fun jewelry and accessories like a scarf or hat (I’m obsessed with newsboy caps lately) - and voila! Picture perfect outfits in a snap :-)
SHOPPING GUIDE:
I recently asked our amazing Wardrobe Wednesday Facebook fans to tell us what clothing shop they love that many people don’t know about. Thanks to them, I now have even more online shops to drool over. You’ll see that I picked out a few items from these new-to-me stores. If you’re not familiar with them, I highly suggest you check them out!
Ultra Soft Square Neck Tank - White House Black Market ($24.50)
Chic Merino Cardigan (yellow) - Boden ($88)
Fairy Dance Top - Anthropologie ($98)
Perfect-Fit Mixed-Tape Cardigan (blue) - J.Crew ($49.50)
Com-pleatly Contemporary Top - ModCloth ($54.99)
Navy Blue Striped Cardigan Ruffle Trimmed with Pockets - La Posh Style ($41.99)
ACCESSORIES:
Polka Dot Bangle - Down East Basics ($7.99)
A Flying Swallow and Branch Necklace -Etsy ($26.50)
Teardrop Earrings with Crystal Detail - Maurices ($10.00)
Now I want to SHOP! Build on those basics... you never know what you can pull together! Happy shopping for your next custom photo shoot!
Until next time...
SJDxo
Morgan says:
I admit it - I have a uniform that I wear almost every day.
{Dark jeans and white tank} + {X over tank} = {my outfit}
If it sounds lazy - and some days, maybe it is! - remember that people like Bobby Brown and Vera Wang also have “uniforms” (have you EVER seen them wearing something other than black?). The trick to keeping this highly functional outfit fresh is to change up the {X}. For example, I can throw on a cozy sweater in the morning to wear while I edit with my coffee, swap the sweater for a white cardigan and fun necklace when I head out for a shoot, then make one more change into a fitted jacket and a pair of hoop earrings before meeting friends for a drink.
How easy is that - three totally different looks by changing out one piece of clothing and a few accessories!
Will this idea work for your next photo shoot? Absolutely! Rather than spend money on separate head-to-toe outfits, you can either save some dough by only picking up a few new pieces, or splurge a little on one or two killer tops. The other reason I love the idea of wearing a uniform to your shoot is how easy it is to change your look. You can bring along a small bag and make a quick change without having to look for a bathroom or car to change in. Not only will this get you more looks for your shoot, but your photographer will love knowing that the location for your session doesn’t need to revolve around a nearby spot to change.
To give you an idea of what I’m talking about, I put together a few different outfit ideas that will look great over your jeans and tank. But let’s make sure we have the basics set first.
The white staple tank shown below is my all-time favorite, can’t-live-without-it, should-have-bought-a-few-more top. No lie. I actually bought one for my Mother as part of her Oprah’s, er, Morgan’s Favorite Things Christmas gift (which included a pair of pants from Lands End that I wear all the time - message me if you’re curious). While a white tank is something you can pick up anywhere, I love this because:
the material is thin enough to layer and not get warm, but thick enough to not be see-through
wide shoulder straps mean your bra straps won’t show (a no-no for any picture)
you can wear this multiple times without it stretching out (great for travel!)
wash after wash it still looks great
Ok - enough about the tank!
Jeans. Everyone has them, but just make sure what you’re wearing actually fits you. If they’re too tight or sag in the butt (you know what I’m talking about), you really should invest in a new pair. I secretly hate shopping on my own, so I like to go to a store where the salespeople will be brutally honest and not let me leave with a pair that looks bad. With SO many options - low rise, mid rise, skinny, bootleg, curvy - you can definitely find a pair that fits you. And for color, a darker wash always looks good, and can transition easily to an evening pant.
Since the majority of your outfit is set, have fun with your {X} top. Be bold with colors and patterns. Wear some sweaters or tops buttoned up (maybe with a belt) or open and layered. Mix in fun jewelry and accessories like a scarf or hat (I’m obsessed with newsboy caps lately) - and voila! Picture perfect outfits in a snap :-)
SHOPPING GUIDE:
I recently asked our amazing Wardrobe Wednesday Facebook fans to tell us what clothing shop they love that many people don’t know about. Thanks to them, I now have even more online shops to drool over. You’ll see that I picked out a few items from these new-to-me stores. If you’re not familiar with them, I highly suggest you check them out!
Ultra Soft Square Neck Tank - White House Black Market ($24.50)
Chic Merino Cardigan (yellow) - Boden ($88)
Fairy Dance Top - Anthropologie ($98)
Perfect-Fit Mixed-Tape Cardigan (blue) - J.Crew ($49.50)
Com-pleatly Contemporary Top - ModCloth ($54.99)
Navy Blue Striped Cardigan Ruffle Trimmed with Pockets - La Posh Style ($41.99)
ACCESSORIES:
Polka Dot Bangle - Down East Basics ($7.99)
A Flying Swallow and Branch Necklace -Etsy ($26.50)
Teardrop Earrings with Crystal Detail - Maurices ($10.00)
Now I want to SHOP! Build on those basics... you never know what you can pull together! Happy shopping for your next custom photo shoot!
Until next time...
SJDxo
