Category archives: studio updates

.my heart. lisa maksoudian-california children’s photographer

hello my little blog readers!  i haven’t meant to neglect you all…i’ve just returned from a whirlwind week in Las Vegas!  the WPPI convention was great, as usual, and i had a chance to meet so many amazing photographers.  yes, it was a blast!  that said, i’m so glad to be home, to squeeze my kiddos…and to breathe fresh ocean air. (second hand smoke is truly brutal!)

this year, the trip to Vegas was not merely to attend international photographer’s convention.  in fact, i might have skipped the frenzy, but i had the chance to complete a training program for an organization that i’m so honored to be a part of.

in the past few years i’ve been able to contribute to some incredible non-profit groups, including the EOC Homeless Shelter and Jack’s Helping Hand.  these companies, and the people who run them, are modern day heroes.  the work is non-glamorous, but the results of their sacrifices are unmeasurable.  they truly impact the lives of those they serve.

and while i’m so delighted to continue to donate to these organizations, i’m very honored to announce that i am now part of a charity organization called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.

“Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS) is non-profit organization committed to assisting parents and families going through the difficult time when they experience an early infant loss.  the photographers are entirely volunteer and offer sensitive photography services to allow families to remember their little angels.  for more information, you can visit the NILMDTS website.”

i first heard of this group several years ago and thought it unique.  but i couldn’t go there.  the photographers for this group offer ‘infant bereavement photography’….and it sounded scary.  then my life took a number of twists and turns that i would never choose.  i’m not sure if could have faced it all if i didn’t believe that all things work together for good.  and now, a year later, the choice to join NILMDTS as a volunteer photographer is truly a privilege.

this might be a surprising post to some of you, as i showcase so many amazing, healthy newborns and babes.  but i believe that the work is incredibly important…and you never know who you’ll meet or the needs you’ll encounter in a lifetime.  again, for more information, please contact me or visit the NILMDTS website.

thank you for all of your support!

sweet dreams,

L

.out of town.

hello everyone…

i hope you all had an great valentines day!  i’ll get to celebrate next week when i’m return from Vegas, baby! truth be told, i don’t care for the place…but it does sound kinda cool.  🙂  

so, i’ll be out of the studio until Wednesday.  but lest you fear i’m running wild on The Strip, i should mention that i’m attending a training course for an incredible charity organization that i’m so proud to be a part of.  i’ll be back in a couple of days to fill you in on the details.

oh, the suspense…..

🙂

.christmas is coming. lisa maksoudian-central coast kids photographerhearthebas

as hard as it is to believe, santa clause is coming to town!  that’s right.  and i’ve got LOADS to do to prepare the chimney for his arrival.  cookies to bake.  a tree to decorate…well, actually, we haven’t picked out tree yet and will probably be left with a ‘charlie brown’.   gifts to be wrapped.  and, oh yes, final orders to finish up!

holiday orders must be placed by wednesday, december 10th to guarantee arrival for christmas.  (prints and session albums)

don’t forget, gift certificates make AMAZING gifts and stocking stuffers!  (plus they’re just oh so cute!)

 

(can’t forget to include my little friends, K & A!  irresistibly darling and oh so full of personality.)

.holiday update. lisa maksoudian-california children’s photographer

happy holidays everyone!  it’s super blustery today…the wind is racing and the sky is dark and ominous. and while i’ve known that the holiday season is just on the horizon, today it seems so real!  

so while i was thinking about it, i wanted to remind everyone that orders for christmas delivery must be placed by november 20th.

if you’re planning to order albums, canvas gallery wraps, or other specialty items please contact me right away for the estimated delivery date.

stay toasty!

🙂

 

L

.golden gate school of photography.

june…june june june.  did we skip that month?  at the very least, it feels like last month was a whirlwind of craziness!  i had the most adorable, beautiful, fun and somewhat crazy clients.  AND, to top it all off i got to spend a few days at the Golden Gate School of Photography where i assisted my girlfriend, the amazing Jen Photo, teaching a Children’s Portrait class.  it was a ‘sold out’ class…oh the pressure!   jen did such a great job and the  students were ALL so friendly, fun and overall amazing!  even if they did laugh at Jen and I as we packed up three carloads of gear and materials into one very compact Jeep Rubicon!  🙂  (we actually had room to spare after the strategic packing!)  if only there was more time to get to know everyone better!

while were were there, we met our new best friend (Jen and I have agreed to share) Miss Kim Sayre of Mill Cottage Photo in San Francisco.  i don’t think our experience would have been the same if miss Kim didn’t sack out with us in the late evenings eating chips & salsa on the floor of our room laughing our heads off about who-knows-what-was-so-funny at 2 a.m.!  Kim taught the Album Design class and apparently rocked the worlds of her students!  oh, i forgot to mention that  Jen got an overwhelming response of gratitude for her presentation, too.  i’m sure i heard the words ‘marketing genious’ spoken during the week!  go Jen!  

during the course of the week we played with several models…including this ‘little mister’ who won my heart in about 1.5 seconds!   (can you see how much he loved me!)  🙂

 

other amazing photographers i met included Jonathon Mandel who’s winning personality and portfolio soooo impressed me, and Jeanne DePolo who kindly supplied me with my Diet Coke each morning.  she didn’t say as much, but obviously i must have looked desperately in need of caffeine.  🙂  Jeanne  is the President of the PPA chapter in San Francisco, i do believe and it was an honor to get to know here and share ideas with such a crazy-talented photographer.  

it was so fun to assist my BFF Jen and help tie up all the strings on the class. we are so appreciative of the support of some of our favorite vendors who contributed materials, including Big Folio and ProDPI.  we love you!

 

L

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