Celebrate Love

Thanks to facebook, I was able to connect with some dear friends of mine that I had lost touch with. In college, I spent a semester in Italy, right before Joe and I got married, and developed many great relationships there. Robyn and Ryan lived with me in a beautiful villa surrounded by vineyards outside of Florence, along with about 40 other students. When I returned home, I lost touch with many of these friends, since they all went back to school in the south, and I returned to New England.
Anyways, Robyn and Ryan wed a few years later and had the opportunity to travel this year, as Ryan is a traveling physical therapist. They have been living in Maine for the past several months and I have been able to reconnect with them. As, their time in New England is coming to a close, they asked me to do some portraits for them. The only other professional portraits they have of themselves was on their wedding day.
So on Valentine's day, we got together to create some portraits I hope they will enjoy. What a great way to spend Valentine's day!

I got to use my new background too! Don't you just love it!

Robyn had the perfect teal shirt to go with the background.

Even though it is winter, we still ventured out for a little bit, until our noses started turning red.

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.