My, oh my, the summer has just flown right by! Ready or not, today we head into August! Click below to snag your updated desktop wallpaper!
{ Note! } The Hint of Whimsy August calendar is nearly BOOKED! We have only a handful of session dates available. If you're hoping to sneak in a summer session, call SOON!
My, oh my - In just seven short months, Hint of Whimsy has had the pleasure of photographing { eleven } new little additions! And out of all eleven babies, only two were baby boys! What a fun & busy start to a year full of baby bundles!
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It has certainly been the year of the babies for Hint of Whimsy! Therefore, we will be offering { Bring Your Baby } Mini Sessions on Sunday, July 20, 2014. We just can't get enough of those bubbly babies!
SESSIONS / Both indoor & outdoor sessions are available!
All sessions will be 10-15 minutes in length and every family will receive 5-10 images in an online gallery within three weeks of the mini sessions. Each session will receive free 4x6 prints of entire gallery.
STYLING / Custom Props & Accessories
We welcome babies from one day to twelve months old. Babies will be accessorized with handmade bonnets, hair bows, bow ties and bottoms created by yours truly!
Limited sessions are available!
Although it doesn't feel it, today we say "hi" to July! Snag your free July { wallpaper } via the link below!
June has arrived! What better way to celebrate the warmth of summer than with a juicy watermelon wallpaper! { enjoy! }
We know all you daddies out there rarely get excited about family picture day so we created a special mini session opportunity just for you! No uncomfortable dress clothes, no awkward posing - just you & your littles! We promise smiles, laughter and a few precious shots of you and your babies just in time for Father's Day! Children { & daddies } of all ages are welcome!
$100 Session Includes: 15 minute session, 5-10 images in a private or public online gallery (+ free printed 4x6's of your entire gallery!) Copyright not included. Please message, call or email hintofwhimsy@me.com with the names and ages of your children as well as the session slot you prefer to fill.
* PLEASE NOTE / There are TWO different backdrop choices! All SATURDAY sessions will be held at an outdoor location to be announced. All SUNDAY sessions will be held in our studio on a dark gray backdrop.
It doesn’t take long for clients to quickly turn down the offer of a lifestyle photo session in their home. Most opt for a dreamy studio session or have us { whimsies } scope out the perfect outdoor location for their engagement, newborn and family photos. Don’t get us wrong, we love the images created in our studio and above all, YES, we { LOVE } working outdoors. But there’s a little piece of our heart that aches for more { whimsies } opting for in-home sessions.
Yes, your every day, sometimes crazy, mismatched, stained and well loved home!
But the truth of the matter is, home is where your husband will be most at ease, your newborns most cozy, your children { surprisingly } well behaved and precious memories are at our fingertips!
Three years ago, when Ashley & I were just getting this whole { whimsy } thing off the ground, a special little man entered our lives! Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Holden had to spend a little extra time in the hospital. Every single image Ashley posted had me thinking, “This woman is magic – she even makes a HOSPITAL look dreamy!” Take a look. . .
We’ve also had the excitement of taking soon-to-be-momma’s and new brides to fun locations in town. Check out how fun our very own Marketplace looks – and who doesn’t love a good Kroll’s milkshake?
We’re always up for a good farmstead and adventure and a good backyard frolic!
There are a few things { Hint of Whimsy } has been dying to capture. . .
Good news { whimsies! } We had a lot of positive feedback on our April desktop wallpaper so we've put together another to get us thinking { SPRING! } To download, follow the link below!
Dear { whimsies, }
Hint of Whimsy is seeking a model for our upcoming { Daddy&Me } Mini Sessions!
We are looking for a daddy with 2-3 kiddos who are not afraid to play in front of the camera! Ages 2-8 preferred, and at least one daughter is preferred but not necessary.
We would like to be involved in the outfit choices but will work with clothing & accessories already existing in your closet!
The family must be available for an evening session and willing to play outdoors.
If you, or a daddy you know, is interested in modeling, please submit a photo to hintofwhimsy@me.com by May 5, 2014.
The { daddy } we choose will receive one digital file, an 8x10 print and 16 wallets of his choice for participating. The daddy we choose will be notified by May 7, 2014. All other submissions will be kept for future modeling needs!
One of the questions we are asked most frequently is the same question I ask myself each and every morning. . . . “what should I wear!?” Here are a few quick tips & tricks to get you through tomorrow morning AND our upcoming { Mommy & Me } Mini Sessions!
First, consider YOUR style: sporty? dressy? trendy? casual? Always dress within your comfort zone! Never buy an outfit for a session that you wouldn’t wear in public. For { Mommy & Me } Minis, Ashley & I feel that neutral colors are most appropriate! Here are a few hints & tips:
Pastels: pink, blue, lavender, yellow
Trendy colors: mint, coral, mustard, teal
Light or small patterns can add variety!
Hints for FAMILIES:
Consider choosing one piece of clothing that includes many colors you like for the person HARDEST to dress. Use that piece to plan around in the rest of the outfits! (Note: Matching outfits can look dated – try to stay away from everyone in jeans, sisters in identical dresses, or more than one plaid shirt on your boys!)
Try choosing a “palette” - fall colors, spring, neutral or brights! Choose two accent colors to use in every outfit. You can also start with neutrals and add from there! Here are a few more ideas:
Mix & Match Patterns (include a few solids so the patterns aren’t overwhelming)
Add Texture! (knit, denim, ruffles, lace)
Layer! (think scarves, jackets, leggings)
Don't stress over shoes! (barefoot is cute for kiddos!)
Stay away from graphic t-shirts, anything with text can be distracting in photos!
If you really feel at a loss when choosing just what to wear. . . message us! We love receiving texted photos of our clients outfit considerations and we always encourage families to bring EXTRA clothing and accessories to the session and we can help you choose!
Hope this helps!
- aaron
dear april,
oh hello! it's me, aaron. i'm writing to let you know that you left me with no choice but to create this darling desktop wallpaper to put a little { spring } in my step during your absence.
help me { spread the spring! } download your FREE desktop wallpaper below!
Hint of Whimsy Easter Mini Sessions will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Just one week to go before we whimsies hop into the studio to celebrate our most favorite season. . . SPRING!
Families and children of all ages are welcome! Sessions will take place on the teal backdrop pictured below. Props are optional – additional details outlined below.
Hint of Whimsy Easter Mini Session Details:
$100 Session
15 minute session
5-10 images in a private or public online gallery
FREE printed 4x6's of your entire gallery! (Copyright not included)
If you’re interested in booking a session, please email hintofwhimsy@me.com with the names and ages of your children as well as your preferred session time. We will email back to confirm your session as well as provide you any additional information.
Hip! HOP! Hooray! Easter is on it's way! Hint of Whimsy has taken note and scheduled Easter Mini Sessions for March 29, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us in celebration of a season that just can’t come soon enough. . . SPRING!
Hint of Whimsy Easter Mini Session Details:
Regularly updated session availability can be found on our Facebook Event!
Children of all ages are welcome! If you’re interested in booking a session, please email hintofwhimsy@me.com with the names and ages of your children as well as your preferred session time. We will email back to confirm your session as well as provide you any additional information.
Every once in a while, our inbox surprises us. It catches us off guard with a particular note that prompts a lift in our posture, inspires our smiles, and lingers long after the day is done.
This is one of those messages . . . an excerpt from a book by Bob Goff and sent to us on a whim, out of the blue, by a dear friend.
For us, this is whimsy.
In honor of Facebook’s 10 anniversary, the Facebook team put together the ultimate #ThrowbackThursday – an algorithm that allows all 1 billion+ active users to share a personal video highlighting their Facebook history.
Lovers and haters of this nostalgic feature have clogged our newsfeeds and facebook-ers have watched (or avoided!) these “Facebook Movies” for over a week! But, why?
It’s 2014!
We no longer wait for film to be processed at the local drug store and long gone are the days of passing around photo albums at family gatherings. In 2014, we press play, while Facebook compiles our most precious memories to digitally share with friends and family.
In this digital age, it is safe to say that the most often asked question we receive from clients and prospective clients is whether we offer “the disk” or copyright of our images. Look, we get it! Families, couples and new mommies just want to be able to share their memories with the world!
We promise: Your precious memories will look much better displayed on your mantle than collaged together in a one-minute video! Your family portraits will look much better framed above your sofa than saved to a disk in your drawer.
This post is for the disk seekers, and memory keepers – don’t discount photographers for not selling copyright. By only offering printed products, rather than digital copies, photographers are able to ensure their images are pure and of quality! Please know that a CD of images is no more secure or timeless than 4x6 prints of your session. (Who says our little ones will even know what CD stands for?!)
At Hint of Whimsy, we’ve updated our packages to include 4x6 prints of every session. No minimum purchase. No strings attached.
Why?
Well whimsies, it’s been pretty quiet around here lately – Ashley & I have been taking a little extended holiday hiatus after a crazy Christmas season! To show you what we mean, we put together a little 2013 recap.
2013 was good to us! We were blessed with:
. . . You know, rather than tell you. Why don’t we show you? Take a look at our 2013 infographic to see a few crazy statistics from the past few months. . .
* These statistics were tallied by hand from November 1, 2013 through January 1, 2013!
Well Whimsies, that’s a wrap! Ashley & I rang in the New Year with warm hearts, knowing 2013 has been a delightful year for Hint of Whimsy! When we woke up on New Years morning, we greeted the year with a warm, “Hello there, 2014!”
As I sit here in my fuzzy socks, ignoring the ice age developing on the other side of my chartreuse polka dot curtains, I can’t help but think about what tomorrow will look like, what this year in Whimsy will bring us and how life in 2014 could be any more wonderful than 2013 was.
There are very few things Whimsy would change about 2013, but there are always just a few things we look forward in the start of a new year. . . so in 2014, we whimsies hope to. . .
Bring it on, 2014!
The light fluff that fell softly from above made today feel like Christmas! Our stockings are hung on the record player with care and the aroma of cinnamon and pine needles filled the air. For Aaron & Ashley, it’s starting to look a lot like Christmas!
Take a peek inside our homes to see that even our homes are filled with some holiday { whimsy! }
There will be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing this Christmas!
We wish you the merriest,
-aaron
For a while, I truly thought the tradition of sending holiday greeting cards was fading. The digital age has soured the significance of printed products. Who needs to send out a holiday letter when your Facebook friends see what you’re up to on an hourly basis?
Some feel that it is an easy area in the Christmas budget to cut.
Others simply never get around to crossing off that holiday to-do item.
For me, there is nothing more uplifting than a mailbox full of holiday greeting cards and knowing someone stopped to think of YOU during the hustle and bustle of Christmas! Although we all love sharing pictures and connecting with those we love via social media, snail mail has a much more personalized touch.
Every morning over eggnog and sugar cookies (okay, that’s an exaggeration) I click through email requests for holiday Christmas cards and it makes me feel like SINGGINGGGG!
I know the tradition hasn’t faded! My friends, family, clients, neighbors – they all value the lick-sealed- crooked-stamped-hand-delivered-JOY that is the holiday greeting card.
So dear clients, it is not too late to place a holiday greeting card order! Through December 13th, we will accept orders and promise on-time arrival!
Each and every card is custom designed to reflect your family and guaranteed to help spread holiday cheer for your friends close & near!
Be merry & bright,
- aaron
Whether you’re a brand new client or have known us for years, I’m sure there’s a question you’ve always wanted to ask and never had the chance. Good news! { aaron & Ashley } will be personally fielding inquiries through the end of the year and after January 1st, we’ll be debuting a video blog revealing all of our candid answers!
Ask us ANYTHING! Serious or silly, we’re ready to air out the dirty laundry. We’ve even proposed a few questions to kickstart the process. So { whimsies! } ASK AWAY.
Questions will be accepted through any mode of communication: email, Facebook message, text, telegraph, telephone, etc. . .
