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Behind the Camera, Capturing the Moment...
With Love, Yasmin
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Here you will find fun events and sessions we are working on, as well as special offers and upcoming promotions. You'll get an exclusive look behind the camera and experience what you normally wouldn't see. Check back often for updates and can't miss info. See you back here soon!
WPPI 2010
The time has come for me to attend the world's largest photography conference. It is WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) and is held right here in my own backyard, in Las Vegas. Starting Saturday, March 6th, I'll be attending trainings, learning from top international photographers, and dabbling with new and exciting technologies which are advancing the field of photography. In addition to expanding my knowledge, I'll be meeting old friends, connecting with new ones, and networking with others in order to advance the reach of Shalimar Studios and our mission of touching your life by capturing beautiful moments. In addition to attending classes and learning one-on-one, I know I'll be inspired by and touched by fellow photographers attending the conference. Their guts and creativity not only inspire, but propel me further in my creativity and drive to become a better version of myself.
I look forward to this conference all year long, and I know it won't disappoint. Stay tuned for new and exciting announcements in the coming months as a result of our growth from WPPI!
New Custom Designed Products!
We are so excited and happy to launch our Custom Designed products featuring your beautiful portraits with us! Choose from Personalized Cards for the holidays, baby announcements, Play Dates, or a stunning Photo Jewelry piece that you can wear every day to show off your loved ones. Or choose a DVD slideshow featuring a collection of images from your session that you can play over and over again, or send to friends and family as a keepsake. Another wonderful option are our Albums where you choose from 10-25 images to be beautifully preserved in a coffee table book to cherish throughout the years.
Check out the new "Custom Designs" tab and pick out your favorites so that we can help preserve these precious moments in your lives. After all, some of the most important things we pass on to our families, are pictures.
A Personal Touch
Today, I am humbled. Humbled because a client touched me the way I strive to touch my clients. It was not done in person, it was not done over the phone, email or text. It was a hand-written letter I received in the mail from an out-of-state client.
These days the art of a handwritten letter has been lost, so when I receive one, it reminds me of the days of sitting down at my parent's kitchen table, spending time thinking about what I wanted to write and how to effectively convey that message. I had my #2 pencil in hand, and most likely a big pink eraser not far from reach in case I misspelled a word, or didn't like the way my handwriting looked. It was at those times that I would carefully evaluate my handwriting and if it didn't look perfect to me, I would re-write the word. I wanted it to be perfect because I wanted to make sure my message came through clearly and with the best of intentions and also looked pretty. I would read it over and over again (much like my blog entries!) making sure the grammar was correct and that the message flowed freely.
So with great gratitude, I will keep this letter from my clients. They conveyed their message perfectly, with love, with gratitude for my photographic expertise, and with warmth. I can only hope that I can bring love and warmth to your portrait sessions and experiences with me. Many thanks to my clients Mike & Betty for reminding me about the important things in life.
"Little Girls in Pearls" Limited Edition Special
Don't miss this special time in your little girl's life, all dressed up in pearls. It's for one day only on Sunday, February 28th, at Exploration Park in Mountain's Edge at Blue Diamond and Buffalo. Times are limited so make sure to call and make your appointment soon. I can't wait to see your Little Girls all dressed up!
Jehangir & Anastasia ~ Santa Monica, CA
I love when I can travel and spend time with family, so this past weekend was no exception. While I squeezed in the Bollywood Birthday event in Los Angeles, I also made time to photograph my brother Jehangir and his new bride Anastasia. The first time I photographed them was last year in April where we captured engagement portraits at the beach at sunset, and also at the gorgeous Huntington Gardens (www.huntington.org) in Pasadena. Huntington is a must see, photographer or not. I highly recommend their High Tea service as well.
This time around, we decided to explore Santa Monica, where we ventured under, up and around the famous Santa Monica Pier. The ocean served as our backdrop for some of the images, as well as side nooks and crannies up on the pier. It was such an amazing time spending time with family and capturing memorable moments that they'll be able to share with future generations.
Here's to many more portrait sessions throughout the years!
