Fotoart Photography Photoblog

blog update... NEWS

As you probably noticed, my blog posts have been less and less regular.  Reason is, I am working on a new blogsite and I am so excited to share that with you, hopefully by then end of November.  For now, please check for updates, promotions, news and such on my facebook page.

My current blog will be closed once the new blogsite is up and running. :)  I hope you will visit me there.  Please stay tuned for updates.  And as always, no post should be without an image.  Here is one from a session back in October when we had all that beautiful sunshine.

island parent magazine {victoria children and family photographer}

Thank you Island Parent for choosing one of my images for the cover of the March issue.  The magazine is available at its usual outlets and online http://www.islandparent.ca/.  Check it out, lots to do during the Spring Break.

fall sessions & dvd package {victoria portrait photographer}

As our the summer holidays come to an end and we are all getting ready for back to school, I thought I send out a reminder that my bookings for fall sessions are in full swing.  September and October are great months to get some beautiful fall pictures of your family done.  If you are planning to gift your family with albums, calendars or prints of your session, or even make your own Christmas cards, you might want to check out my DVD package.

The majority of my clients now purchase the digital files from their session.  With the digital negatives you can print unlimited copies of all your images for yourself and your family and friends.  You can print your own Christmas and birth announcement cards, and you can share your images via facebook and email.  If you own an iPhone, iPod touch, or an iPad, you can load the digital images on the device and can show them off wherever you go.  

The DVD package also includes a beautiful wirebound 4x6 proofbook.  Below is an example of a proofbook I just received for one of my favorite clients.  The proofbook holds up to 70 images and is the ideal brag book and keep sake.

If you are interested in booking a session or want some more information on pricing, please drop me a line at [email protected]

NEW:  you can also follow me on facebook for latest updates, images and promos.  Become a fan, and hit the like button.   http://www.facebook.com/fotoartphotography

 

 

new website images up {victoria photographer}

I usually update my website once a year, not often enough, I know.  These past days with snow and cold were perfect to finally get this job done.  My portrait/commercial site is finished and my wedding site will be done this weekend, hopefully.  So if you feel like checking out the latest images from last year, please click here.  Comments are always welcome.  

merry christmas to all

 

As I am wrapping up this year,

I would like to thank all my customers 

 for choosing me as their photographer. 

Thank you for allowing me into your lives

to document some cherished moments.

With Warmest Wishes for the Season

Ute

workspace {portrait photographer, victoria bc}

I am in the midst of getting my workspace done.  Colors to pick, furniture to paint, deciding what goes where, and browsing around in second hand stores.  So much fun.  More to come, stay tuned.

 

new sites are up - portrait and wedding photographer victoria bc

I am very excited to have my new sites up.  I have now an exclusive wedding site and another site for my portrait and pet photography.  Go check it out.  Lots of new pictures in all galleries.  new sites

  

 

branching out - victoria portrait photographer

For 2010 I decided to branch out into pet photography.  We all love our dogs and cats, birds and fishes.  So why not have a good portrait of children or family with the family pet.  I have taken lots of pet/animal pictures in the past and have already an extensive portfolio which I never posted anywhere.  So today, as I am revamping my website (check it out and let me know what you think), I opened up a category for 'friends'.  Sooo, because I love to work on a new portfolio, and if you are interested in having some pet portraits done, please don't hesitate to contact me.  As I am building up my work, I offer the pet session at a reduced session fee.  Please inquire further if you are interested.  Love to hear from you.

 

4 cats arts magazine

The first issue of the 4 cats arts magazine is out.  I am very excited because I am one of the photo contributors of the magazine.  This is also the very first time that I advertise.  The magazine runs a big ad on the back page.  The magazine is filled with great information on kids and art.  So if you don't already have a copy, pick one up at the Oak Bay Rec Centre or 4 Cats in Oak Bay or Langford.  

And here is my ad on the back of the magazine.  Love to see all my colors in print.

  

yesterday's bridal exhibition

My head is still buzzing from yesterday.  It was such a great experience that I will participate in the exhibition again next year.  We had so much fun chatting with brides, grooms and mothers of the brides.  

I want to thank my friend Erin from the bottom of my heart.  She was such an amazing help and support person, I am really grateful to have her as a friend.  She brought in some favorite pieces from her home including the funky lamp shade and trunk.  It all worked so perfectly for the setup I had in mind.  She also brought in her lovely wedding dress which added a little touch to our booth. Thank you, Erin, you rock.

I also want to thank my husband who worked so hard for me all week long building sidepanels and a lattice for my booth display.  His hard work really pulled the look of my booth together.  

Vanessa and Jenny from Verbena floral design inc. put together this gorgeous floral arrangement for me.  I had so many vendors and brides complimenting on this arrangement.  Thank you so much, Vanessa and Jenny.

I also want to thank my friend Debbie who let me use her lovely furniture pieces.  I am still hoping you will sell me your couch, I am in love with that couch.  And this little table was the perfect piece to display Verbena's flower arrangement.

And finally, a thank you to my friend Lisa who gave me her valued input on which pictures to display.  I was shuffling through so many great images, it became a task.  Lisa, Debbie and Erin, thank you so much for choosing the perfect images.  

So enough said, here are a few images I took quickly before the exhibition opened.

Isn't that just the most gorgeous flower arrangement ever?  

And look at this find.  When we bought the material for the booth last week, I found these pillow cases in my colors.  They worked really well.

bridal exhibition this weekend

I am participating in the Victoria Bridal Exhibition at Pearkes Recreation Centre this Sunday from 10am to 5pm.  If you already booked me as your photographer you might still want to come out.  Fashion shows, bridal workshops, and grand prize passports, are just a few of the events that will be showcased during the Exhibition.   Hope to see you there. 

Because no blog entry should be without a picture, here is one of my favorite images from my last wedding.

a new look

My very talented friend and graphic designer Robin has designed and drawn my new background for my blog. I told her my ideas and look and voila, she knew exactly what I had in mind. I wanted something playful and fun. She also helped me to pull together my colors and look for my overall branding. If you like to check out some more of her work, click here for her website.

maybe a studio in the future

I was playing around with an image yesterday I took during my workshop in Seattle back in July.  We had all these little models to work with during the workshop and I haven't had time to process the images yet.  This little girls mother asked me if I had any pictures of her daughter and I found only two because the models were split up between all of us photographers, and I hardly worked with her.  But looking at this picture more closely now, it triggered the idea that I would love to have a studio setting.  This picture was taken indoors with studio light.  So I will venture out and get a little setup going I think.  Especially since our winter months are so dull and grey, hardly any natural light available to work with. 

 

my new photoblog

Here it is.  My new photoblog.  For all of you who looked at my old photoblog quite frequently, sorry I can't move the old pictures over to this new one.  Or better to say I haven't figured it out yet.  But not to worry, lots of new images to come and look at.