On the Wall

Sometimes it is hard for my clients to visualize what their portraits will look like on their walls. There are several things to consider when ordering a wall portrait... size, tone, material, framing choices, etc. Here are some of my favorite recent wall portraits to give you some ideas.

Above the image of the horse and carriage is a gorgeous 30x60 gallery wrap in a float mount frame. The canvas becomes a natural focal point over the headboards in this couple's guest room. The second portrait is a 24x30 framed canvas that is properly sized on a wall in the couple's dining room.

Above are 2 16x16 gallery wraps that flank a mirror on a long wall in a family's entryway. The sepia toned gallery wraps really pop of chocolate brown wall.

Above is a classic wall folio that includes several images from a beach portrait session. The frame choice works well for the images as well as the colors in the bedroom.

Above is a gallery wrap cluster from a fall portrait of a little miss. The cluster is 9 6x6 wraps. The cluster has a modern feel and the color and sepia images work well together over the dark brown leather sofa. The great thing is, this family can add to the grouping as their family grows.

Marathon Boudoir Weekend

On March 6 and 7, Linda Jennings from Kiss and Tell Boudoir Photography and Allison Hope Photography will team up for a marathon of Boudoir Portrait Sessions. The location and times are still being finalized, but it is safe to say that we have some amazing things in store for our clients.

Check out some of Linda's Kiss and Tell Boudoir blog here.

Whether you’re looking for something to simply celebrate your natural beauty, a first anniversary gift for your husband, or a 25th. anniversary gift . . . a calendar for your man, a little black book album, canvas gallery wraps for the bedroom, or a wedding present to give to your new husband on your wedding day, these boudoir sessions are just what that special someone in your life has been dreaming of.

Sessions will be private, at a fabulous location to be determined. You provide the lingerie, the high heels and any props that we can dream up, and we will provide a professional makeup artist, a wonderful experience, and amazing images. Sessions are $300 and include our unique location of choice, a professional makeup artist and a proofing DVD that can be viewed on your TV. Albums with 10 of your favorite images start at $150. Many other products are available. Please email Allison at allison@allisonhopephotography.com for more information.

Blessing Beyond Compare

Introducing a new member to our family, my nephew Steven. He was born on January 7th to my brother and sister in law. he was a couple weeks early and tiny like my little peanut Autumn was. Isn't big sister, Relena, the sweetest, holding her new little brother?

The blessings just keep flowing in, early this morning I became a auntie again with the birth of my newest nephew to my husband's brother and sister-in-law. Pictures to follow in the next few weeks, I'm sure.

Curves & Kisses

I loved creating these special portraits for Nycki's husband last week. We had a lot of fun trying out new poses, listening to a little J Lo dance music, and I even brought out my fan that makes everyone feel like a super model. He is gonna love his Valentine's Day gift! How much fun is it to create a collage of his favorite parts!

Ladies, wouldn't this be a fun ladies night out party?

The Other Side

Sitting here with freezing temps outside has made me think of warmer days...
Our family was added to this year, with the birth of Liam, and I really felt it was important to have a family portrait taken this year. So I called upon the talents of another professional photographer friend of ours. Some asked why I couldn't take the portrait myself? Really.... that would not be possible. Sure, I could find a good location, and gather my husband and two children, but the idea of setting the timer and running back in front of the camera would not work. Especially since, much of portrait photography is knowing WHEN to press the shutter button. it was really neat to be on the other side of the camera for once. It was a good to go thru what my clients have to go thru, getting to the location early in the morning, dressing the kids, secretly praying they coroporate, feeling self conscious about the extra baby weight, etc. In the end, I am thrilled to have the portraits. I won't ever be able to go back to this year of having my 3 year old daugther and infant boy. It is an invalueable gift, that your children and grandchildren will have years down the road, when we are gone from this world. The value far superceeds any concern about not being in a smaller size jean.

Our portraits were taken by Jeff Dachowski of Dachowski Photography.

My Kate Parker Wedding

I am excited about participating in a new website that just launched January 1st. My Kate Parker Wedding is an innovative wedding planning website. It allows couples to customize their planning by focusing on color schemes, seasons, style, as well as budget. It helps couples keep their plans organized and on track by creating a "To Do List". The site is filled with inspiration boards, real weddings, and expert advice from vendors. Best of all, it is localized to the Northeast.

Everyone planning a wedding should check it out...

www.mykateparkerwedding.com

Heart Day

Valentine's Day is right around the corner.
Why not give hubby a gift he will never forget!

"For His Eyes Only" portrait sessions
for only $100 in the month of January.

Signature product
"His Little Black Book"
small, personal, leather bound albums starting at $75