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Sneak Peek :: Lisa and Scott Engagement

Karena and I had an amazing time photographing Lisa and Scott on Sunday. There are a few sneaks on our blog today!

So excited to photograph their wedding next month!

Click the photo below to be taken to the post!

:)

Something New.

Earlier this year, Karena and I decided to make a few changes to our business plan. Changes that both of us needed to keep our sanity intact.

You see, at the tail end of 2010 we were both running a bit ragged. We had so many inquiries for photography and were so very excited at all the buzz we bit off a little more than we could chew. With both of us having little ones at home it became so difficult to manage schedules and still make time for them.

So, in 2011, being the masters of our respective domains, we decided we would remain a team for all of the weddings/engagements and large events that we would be contracted to do, but operate separate portrait businesses. We realized, while it sure was fun, it wasn't necessary for both of us to photograph all of the smaller sessions together. In order for us to spend more time with family, this was the best decision we could come up with.

Of course, I wasn't comfortable revealing any of this information until, I had come up with a proper branding concept for my own personal biz. As Clark will tell you, I can barely brush my teeth without having a "logo" show for it. You may have noticed a few variations on some of the watermarks I've been posting over the past few weeks... I was refining the concept... and finally, I peeled away some of the fluff and ended up with this...

  simple enough.... Lilly Pullitzer-esque color scheme that I love and identify with. A little handwritten flair mixed with a minimalist typeface. I'm happy with it.

Here's a look at the business cards I ordered yesterday morning :

FRONT ::

BACK ::

Love me some rounded corners...

One last thing...

I just want to say an additional thanks to Karena. If it weren't for her encouragement to embark on this new journey with her, I never would've had the guts to do it on my own. Now, with a little over a half a year of paid engagements under my belt, I feel good. Still learning everyday, of course. But I'm comfortable in my newfound skin. I have confidence that I'm providing clients with a great final product and that accepting payment for this service is money well earned. So thanks for the gentle nudge, girlfriend. You rock. I'm so happy to have you by my side as we continue to capture those magical wedding days together.

 

 

2011 Calendar SALE!!!

Hey Guys!

Karena and I are promo-ing our 2011 Desk Calendars!~ 

We have a couple left and are putting them on SALE!

Originally $22.50 - now only $15.00!!!

All of the photos were taken in Talbot County, Maryland. They are 5" x 7" printed on fine art linen paper (touching is believing people - it's awesome paper!) arriving in a crystal clear box with yellow ribbon. 

And here's a suggestion... once the month is over - trim off the calendar bottom and you have a nice piece of photographic art you can place in a frame to enjoy again and again. Just change them out with the seasons!

 

Here are the months individually... ** Note: They will not arrive watermarked.

 

In the words of the great Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation...

"It's the gift that keeps on givin' the whooole year, Clark."

And because I have no shame whatsoever, here's that buy button one more time.

:)

Jenna SOOC

This is more or less just a quickie sneak peek of a shoot I had on Saturday... This is my girl Jenna. As you can plainly see she is drop dead, ya know. She also happens to give the best haircuts in 3 counties. She agreed to let me and another photog friend of mine from Virginia Beach get in her face this weekend to do some practicing.

I just downloaded the images off my card and there are sooo many good ones. I'm on a bit of a high right now.

Wanted to share two quick ones SOOC... (Straight Out Of Camera) - that means no hanky panky with the post processing software.

Shot them both in VIVID mode on my D90... She is totally GORGE.

I die.

Seriously.

We did a little mini budoir inside.

Then headed outside for some shots in the snow.

Can't wait actually get to editing these... More to come!!! PROMISE!!!

xo

Ashley & Jim :: Engaged! on Karena + Katie Today

Today on the Karena + Katie blog - we're featuring an adorable couple... Ashley & Jim. She's from my hometown... and he's - well... he's just plain cool.

It was a super-fun shoot we did in Philadelphia back in October. Click the photo below to read and see more!!!

Hello again.

Hi ya everyone!

I trust we all had a nice Thanksgiving weekend, yes?

And now we are all trying to stuff ourselves (me included) into our skinny jeans? Ahem.

Well, skinny jeans aside (damn them to hell), it's good to be back with you. I feel like the last 12 days have been a whirlwind of emotions (all my mommas out there know what I mean about post-partum mood swings and all the sobbing) so it's good to get back into a routine.

However - don't let that sentence confuse you... I couldn't be more overjoyed about this little thing...

She's perfection. And we are all loving every second.

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I do have one tidbit of business I'm excited to announce today!

Karena and I are offering a special 5x7" 2011 Desk Calendar featuring 12 of our photographs taken in our neck of the woods. They are printed on fine Art Linen paper and come in a clear box with a ribbon and tag.

A great gift for clients, teachers, friends - and the HARD TO BUY FOR!

$22.50 each...

Here is a close up shot of one of the months so you can get a better idea...

Seriously kids - you need one of these. Or better yet - you need to give one as a gift to someone this holiday! Once we get our packaging and everything together we'll take some more photos for you and send out another post. xo!

2011 Karena + Katie Desk Calendar

           $22.50

Baby Girl

Wanted to share a few pictures of our new little lady with all of you. She was born at 12:20am on Thursday morning. Weighing in at 6lbs 12 oz. and 19" long.

She is a total gift and we are loving every moment together.

Karena came to the hospital about 12 hours after she was born and took these shots. I'm so grateful to have such an amazing business partner and friend! These early hospital photos are so utterly precious and meaningful to me. I hope all our clients feel this way about our work.

Anyway, blessings are abundant for the Pegher family. What a Thanksgiving we are all celebrating now. We are all home now from the hospital, enjoying time with Clark home from work for a few days and lots of famly and friends stopping by to welcome our new addition.

Gonna take a few days off from the blog. I know you guys understand.

Who knows, though, I might get a wild hair to post a funny pic of Macho or something with his little sister.

He's in LOVE with her by the way (so far).

I'd like to wish all of you the same happy, healthy, loving Thanksgiving that we are sharing! Kiss your babies, and say "I love you" to your family as often as possible.

Za belly... on Karena + Katie Today

Hey ya. While the bun is still in the proverbial oven, thought we'd share a few more photos of za belly with you and our readers on the Karena + Katie blog today.

I especially appreciate that there aren't many of my face... :)  Since I'm such a fatty... better to be somewhat incognito!

To see the full post - click the pic below:

Megan + Chris on Karena + Katie Today!

Karena and I had the pleasure of doing a 10 year anniversary photo session for an adorable local couple a few weeks ago. Ten years and they still brought the heat! Click the pic below to see the full post on the Karena + Katie blog today.

And be sure to stop by on Monday - I have an AWESOME giveaway planned!

P.S. Happy Birthday Dad! Love you! xo

The Ultra-Fab Kayla on Karena + Katie Today

Karena and I had the pleasure of photographing this stunningly gorgeous high school senior earlier this month. We couldn't have asked for a more engaging model. She was absolutely effortless. And what's more.... she now is Macho's favorite babysitter.

He has a thing for hot chicks.

(Just like his daddy... :)

Click on the picture(s) below to read and see more of her shoot with us! Enjoy!