Honestly, I don’ t know how it happened – busy I guess – but my poor blog was put on hold.  No reason to dwell on it – soooooo gonna make the effort to get posting more often! 

Probably the word of 2011 for me … BOUDOIR!   I love these sessions so much – and can not even begin to say how thrilled I am that they’ve taken off!  They are my favorite portrait sessions to shoot… if you could see what I do  – what happens to a woman during a session – you’d understand it!  Confidence builds, and they really glow by the time they are ready to leave   Definitely something incredible about being the person that helps bring that out in someone – getting the emails after from them, often for weeks – telling me how much they loved the experience, and how they are still smiling a huge smile… well how do you not love that… and get addicted to it!!!! 

This year is proving to surpass last, and the booking for early in the year have not only poured in, but bookings are being made all throughout the coming year! Love it – love that women are celebrating themselves – embracing their bodies, and enjoying the idea of being and feeling sexy!  It’s also pretty cool to see that it’s happening all over the country…. one of my favorite sites to pop over and see is the Boudoir Divas  They are a team of women in San Diego California… and that’s all they do!!!!  Well, they also put on workshops etc…. but boudoir is it!  Who knows… if things keep going the way they are… that may be something I entertain in the future

Before I switch gears – want to be sure and remind you to friend me on facebook – and peek through the over 100 images in my boudoir album – the women are all so beautiful – and it’s because they feel confident, and sexy!!!!!  Find me here…   You’ll also see a  Best of Boudoir 2011 Album!  Which was such a fun contest to run!!!!  This pretty girl took home the gold, and is getting a wall piece of this image!

What else is coming this 2012????   WEDDINGS!  Last year I started to dabble – and with a few under my belt – am diving in.  Bookings are on the calendar already – and hoping that the Bridal Show I’m attending February 26th at the Century House will bring a few more wonderful couples my way.  You can find info. about this show here

As promised… posts will be coming frequently   so be sure to check back in from time to time! 

Happy New Year everyone!

Generally I correspond with clients both via email and phone prior to their session multiple times.  We chat about clothing, location, session choices, and the style they want their session to have.  A touch base always occurs a few days before, giving the clients the chance to ask last minute questions – or sometimes to simply calm the nerves! 

As I stated earlier – the session is the smallest part of this process.  But before the session even begins – additional time is spent looking through wardrobes, re-arranging furniture, finding the best shooting location and answering questions.  THEN – we shoot and have fun!  A post session discussion occurs as we wrap up.  Again, questions are answered, the when, how, and where do I see my photos is all covered!  Samples of wall pieces are also brought along, so a client can see the products, and sometimes even look at one in the space their considering for their own in their home.   A big help if you are a visual learner!

The computer time is next - uploading, backing up, and the first run through finding the cream of the crop images!  Personally, I also look at various exposure and processing options – to find the perfect fit for each image!   Once the gallery images have been selected further editing using Photo Shop is then done to polish them up!

Now it’s time to get the clients involved again!  An email usually arrives to my clients announcing that their gallery is ready – along with a preview image or two! Everyone enjoys the sneak peek!!!!  And I LOVE sharing them!  We coordinate a time/day to view the gallery together - and have a phone consult to discuss and place the order.

So you’d think that would wrap it up right?  NOPE!!!!!!   At a minimum – the order needs to be placed, an invoice prepared and sent, and emails with confirmation of payments received, as well as when to expect their beautiful portraits!!!!    With some orders, even more time is spent… here’s a sampling from a recent client’s session!

She knew she wanted to display many of the images, and decided on wall pieces, but needed help with the layout.  Most of us do better when we can SEE what is being talked about.  And this is exactly what mocking up wall displays does!  Sometimes it makes it very clear what we don’t want, and helps us arrive quickly to what we really do want!  This client and I spent quite a bit of time chatting on the phone about size options, and layouts.  I want to be sure and say that this process is NEVER rushed.  It can’t be!  And as I told her – I’d much rather take more time, and know she’s comfortable, and confident with her final choices, than rush an order and worry about second guessing the selections!  Today was our last meeting - I drove over to her home, re-looked at the space, and brought a scaled drawing of the final layout for her to look at.  I know she was very happy and relieved to have me there, and she’s so excited for her order to be placed!  THIS IS WHAT YOUR EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE!  This is what makes custom photography unique.  Excellent portraits is one piece, but clearly….. there’s much more to a session with me than just that

It’s that time of year!   Announcing the official Casting Call for high school juniors who wish to be considered to model for Genine Gullickson’s Senior Portrait Representative program. 

Requirement are:

HS Junior – live in 518 area

Message today to submit your application  genine@geninegullickson.net

Very quickly a buzz was started over the launch of my Boudoir Suite Event at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY.   So many inquires, and many requests for a second date for this incredible photography event!  In response another date has been scheduled!!!!  

Thrilled to announce that the next Boudoir Suite Event will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010.  We’ll be using the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY again for the portraits.  Hours will be similar 9-6 pm.   Clients will have the same options available: either a 1 hour or 2 hour session, hair and makeup artist option, and 2 collection choices.

Please visit me on FACEBOOK

As all the details are spelled out in the below Event Post!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141305775911719&ref=mf

Now – September 30th – I’m offering portrait clients a “Basics” Collection choice.  Check it out on FACEBOOK   This Fairwell collection is available for maternity, newborn, children, families, High School seniors, and boudoir sessions.  Slots are filling fast – get intouch today to inquire

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139372676104573&ref=mf

This makes boy number 3 for this wonderful family!  I really love when I get to work with families as they grow.  I’ve taken maternity pictures, family pictures, and newborn shots with them – so obviously I’ve gotten to see first hand how they’ve expanded!  It’s honestly so much fun for me to see the enormous changes that go on with little ones – and how much a new sibling can resemble an older one!  Can not wait for them to view their full gallery…

 
“LET YOUR YEARBOOK PICTURE BE A YEARBOOK PICTURE —– LET YOUR SENIOR PORTRAITS BE YOU”
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GENINE GULLICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY
www.geninegullickson.net  518.248.0834