about carrieowens|photography:
Salt Lake City, Utah photographer Carrie Owens specializes in creating contemporary and custom portraits of newborns, babies, children, and families. Based out of her Sandy, Utah home studio she is available on location in the greater Salt Lake area.
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I wanted to make some little initial signs for my kids doors for quite some time…I had seen this idea long ago and finally got around to picking the images I wanted and got them all set up…they are mounted and require no framing, I’ll simply attach a ribbon and hang on the front of their doors.
If you are interested in something like this from your session, please let me know. These would also make a great sign for your family image with your last initial above…lots of options!
Installment number two of the thursday three things from carrieowensphotography includes two new products and one little reminder
thing one:
whimsical frames
The above photos show an 8×8 image framed image with a beautiful linen texture to the photograph. The frame is 3-1/2″ wide with an edge detail, the whimsical trim which can be in the same shade as the frame or a coordinating color is up to nearly 2″ at it’s widest point. These frames require no glass and allow you to hang your art on your walls as soon as it arrives from my studio. Pricing and color samples available upon client request.
thing two:
rustic frames
The above storyboard is a 10×20 image framed in a 3-1/2″ wide rustic frame with coordinating 1″ detailing. In the close up image you can see the detail of the print itself that requires no glass. There are several colors and options available, pricing and color samples available upon client request.
thing three:
go big.
In the above image you can see the importance of going big with your images. This was one of my favorite shots from a session and I wanted to make an impact with it for a boutique show that I had coming up. I printed it at a 16×24 size…sounds pretty large, right? Place it in my living room (next to the giant clock…I know…kinda messes with the proportions a bit) and it doesn’t look so huge anymore. If this image was a canvas (which means it would protrude from the wall a bit) or framed, it would be able to stand on this wall. By itself (or if it were smaller) it almost gets a little lost. Pay close attention when purchasing wall portraits for your home. Look at the area in which you are planning on placing the image and really map it out to see how it will look. Also think about grouping images together to make a statement. See this past post for more images of photographic art around my home. And for my clients, I have some great wall display ideas, let me know if you would like to see them and I can set you up with the password for the online gallery of images.
This post is in follow up to a popular entry from November answering the always present “What do I wear?” question. This shows that it’s ok that you don’t have outfits that “match” or that you think go together. Because if you pull together outfits that are similar in style, meaning all casual, all dressy, all in jewel tones, etc…you can pull of some great looks.
This example shows a more colorful example of coordinating outfits than the previous version which showed a more monochromatic styling. Both are great, but this example shows that you don’t have to be matching to look great together. A outfit grouping like the one above highlights the people and their personalities and creates a great pulled together look for your images.
Were the months before the holidays too crazy and hectic to get everyone together for some family photos? Did you get tons of holiday cards from friends and relatives showcasing their family pics but never took the time to create your own? Are you thinking it’s time to bite the bullet and finally get everyone together for some fun shots…but you’re thinking you need to wait until next year? Please don’t wait. So many things can happen in a year…and we all know how crazy those months are before the holidays, right? 
So I have an offer for you…book yourself a family photo session now at the regular session fee rate (or one for just the kids for a great Valentine’s gift for mom or dad) and get another fall family session to be held after August 1st for a half off your fall session fee. Keep reading the blog in the coming weeks…some new information to be coming regarding new products and more!
I often have clients call after viewing their photos online to tell me that they are a little lost as to where to begin, what prints to order and in what sizes. And then we also have the issues of framing and should they use mats, no mats, desk prints or wall prints. With my background in interior design, I am always happy to lend a helping hand in deciding which prints to order with a client. We can have these talks after you’ve proofed your images, and sometimes even before a session. If you have an area in your home that you would like to add some photos, let me know what you have in mind. What types of photos would you like to showcase in your home…are you wanting typical studio type images or do you want some large photos that show your child’s personality and the sparkle that they get in their eyes when they are happiest? Do you want images that show the relationships you have as a family or the activities that you like to participate in? Let me know and we can tailor your photo shoot around these ideas.
I am often rearranging things in my home, and this process usually revolves around photos. I have images of my family all over our home (and always have) and I love to design with photography. I feel that the photos give visitors a little glimpse into the people that they are spending time with, their past, the things that they enjoy doing and the love they share as a family.
Here are some of my displays in my home:
That last area is in the process of a change right now, I’m taking the large print down and replacing it with 3 large photographs…which means that the smaller photos on the mantle will move to allow for the 12×12 images above to shine.
Please let me know if you’re having trouble deciding on photos, I’m always happy to help and we can schedule a time to meet at your home to go over your ideas.
