Project Playlist {I Do}

It all started way way back with this silly game I've played with my mom ever since I can remember. It's when you're listening to the radio and you set up a scenario for the next song that comes on...for instance.."The next song is your song to your future husband" or "The next song that comes on explains what kind of year you're going to have". It's pretty fun actually...you should try it sometime! :)

Fast forward to February of this year. Ty Lamothe and I were on our way home from our WPPI Vegas trip and we were...you guessed it...playing the song game with my ipod on shuffle. Most of the things we were coming up with were hideously bad and completely hilarious (my first dance song at my wedding was a song by Eminem. lol!). But at one point we came to a song that was adorable and fit the scenario perfect...and that's when the magic happened. When that adorable, perfect, song came on...the first thought that came to our minds was "We should do a shoot of that!". After that, we continued going through all of the songs on my ipod, realizing how many would make super fun styled sessions! We could already see the images that perfectly represented each song. Some songs even gave posing cues, describing body language between two people. It was like we were seeing connections we had never seen before between these two worlds that we already adore: Music & Photography. We thought and thought about it, and...

Project Playlist was born :)

Overwhelmed with inspiration, Ty and I got our ideas together and created this project that we will be working on throughout the year and maybe longer :) What's going to happen is we will choose a song, find models who fit the part, style all of the elements of the session to tie in the song, shoot it, create a slide show that puts the final images to the song that inspired them...and then blog it for all of you to see :) I guess you can think of it as a still image music video! So...what do you think?! Will you come back to check out future Project Playlist posts? We need opinions here, people!

We have a pretty extensive list of songs we will be using, but one of my top priorities was Colbie Caillat's "I Do". I have been IN LOVE with this song ever since I heard her play it live at her concert last fall :) So the song was decided. I even had a super cute couple picked out. Nicole and Bobby...they are seriously the cutest (but you don't have to take my word for it...you'll see!). The song was picked and the couple was locked in. Now what? When Ty called me, bursting with excitement about doing the session at a carnival that just randomly happened to be in town...our problems were solved :)

So the funny thing about this session is everything was SUPER last minute and a bit stressful. Ty and I are pretty busy...so finding a date we could both do it was not easy. Getting together ahead of time to style the details was near impossible. Which left us frantically digging through Bobby and Nicole's clothing as well as bunch of stuff I had, just two hours before we were scheduled to shoot! Yeah, kinda stressful. BUT...we pulled it off :) Nicole ended up styled head-to-toe in random things I had lying around my house. Not too shabby though. (We were STOKED when the little white vintage dress fit her perfectly!).

Well it's about that time...the suspense is killing me.... here is the slide show (which is really what the project is all about...so be sure to watch it!), followed by my favorite images :) And I really mean it about the feedback guys...Ty and I really wanna know if this is something cool you would like to see more of...or something blahhh, no good, get it outta here. :P So take a minute or two and help a sister out! :)

Speaking of Ty, be sure to run by her blog and check out her awesome slide show too! :)

Okay now, HERE IT IS!!!!...

Omg....could they be any cuter?

xoxo

Just a Peek :)

Okay so you know how I've been posting so many things about my new blog and site and the "top secret" projects surrounding it? Welll I only did that because the release really was supposed to have happened already! Unfortunately, due to some delays in certain elements involving the site...we're now looking at a release date of late April/May. I know...I'm bummed too! BUT, it will be awesome!! :) Here's some things you can look forward to seeing...
-Brand new super fun website!!
-New bloggggggg!! (bye bye blogspot)
-My new office!
-Photos from some unreleased sessions :)
-AND a BIG contest leading up to the site unveiling! So get ready for that if you wanna win big!!

Well I wasn't planning on sharing any of the material from the new brand/site. Buttttt... since it's still gonna be awhile and I feel bad about being such a sneaky sneaker...here's a little peek from one of the styled sessions :)
P.S. Hair and Makeup styled by my beautiful friend Celeste. She is amazing!! You'll get to see her work closer in detail later!

Limited Time Holiday Special + Gift Ideas.

Want to give someone an extra special gift this holiday? One of the only gifts that will last forever? This season, spoil a loved one with a one of a kind photo session.... AND for a limited time, you can do it at a discounted rate :)



Until Christmas, or until the limited amount sell out, you will have the opportunity to purchase the above certificate for $150 for a total savings of $60 off of regular price. This gift certificate includes a full session, disc of final images, and an 8x10 print. If you have been thinking about giving someone the gift of photography or purchasing a session for yourself, now is the time! This is the last time I will offer a special this low...and with my portrait prices going up a bit in 2011 this is the best way to optimize your savings!


Here's a few ideas for how this gift can be given!

-Guys...give your woman a unique gift by purchasing a certificate that can be used as a couple or family session.

-Ladies...spice up the holidays for your man by purchasing a certificate and using it towards a boudoir session of yourself!(and maybe even make him a custom calendar for 2011???)

-Siblings....pitch in together and get on your parent's good side by doing a session of yourselves and giving the photos to them for Christmas OR saving the certificate to give to them for family photos of everyone!

-Parents...purchase your son or daughter's senior photo session in advance and give them the gift of personalized senior photos that will stand out from the ordinary!

-Friends and Family....gift the certificate to any loved one who is soon expecting a little one, just started a family, is newly married, celebrating an anniversary, or would simply want photos for any occasion!


Details:
-All certificates must be purchased before Christmas day.
-The receiver of the certificate must contact me by March 1st to set a date for their session. (certificate becomes invalid if no contact is made before that date)
-Extra fees apply for travel of more than 80 miles round trip.
-Extra fees apply for sessions with families larger than 5 members.

I anticipate the limited quantity I am offering to sell out quickly, so don't hesitate! Email me at Kristen@kristenbooth.net to purchase yours!

After Hours: A whole new photo experience.

Sometimes I'm shooting and I get this urge for more..... I'm always looking for some way to create photos that are unique and stand out from what you see everyday. This is why night sessions have stolen my heart. I first got the idea to create After Hours when I snapped a few quick photos of my friend in an empty parking lot after her graduation..then it just clicked in my head "this might really be something people would like". I know I am not the first photographer to do a shoot in a parking lot at night and will definitely not be the last, but night sessions are still fairly rare to come by and the photos produced by them are serious attention grabbers. I received an overwhelming response after posting my first few night sessions and thus I created, After Hours.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not going to turn to the dark side and shoot night sessions only from now on! I still expect to do much more day work than night. After Hours is simply an option. To start off with a bang I am releasing a special on night sessions(see the flyer below). I never say never, but I am about 98% sure I will not offer sessions at a price this low again. So get it while you can!

I am so excited to start shooting more night sessions and have been scouting some awesome new locations that I cannot wait to use for the new clients! To book your After Hours session email me at Kristen@Kristenbooth.net. Here are a few more details and some photos to refresh your mind :)



*Price applies to sessions that are local to me.
*Can be used for any type of session as long as it is outdoors at night ;)
*Valid only in July.

Email me at Kristen@KristenBooth.net to book yours!!!