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My cousin Stacey and I had the fortunate pleasure of getting to spend most of our childhood years within a few blocks of each other.  We’re close in age, and were always dressed as “twins” by our grandparents and would often coordinate our outfits in the morning before we went to school – where we were in the same class, had the same friends, and did the same activities!  We don’t dress as twins anymore but some of you may recognize her – she has assisted with a session or two on the portrait side – but is my right hand (left leg, right elbow etc ) when it comes to shooting boudoir!  We went out a few weeks ago with an awesome concept… and this is what we got!

By the way – her husband, Luke, is the owner of Sportball here in Edmonton area.  For those of you that don’t know what Sportball is – it’s a way to introduce your kids to sports (soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf, and football) in a non-competitive, fun way!  Our kids LOVE it!  The coaches are high energy and so much fun – it’s a fantastic way to teach your kids the fundamentals of sports, and improve gross motor skills while having fun!

All in all it was one of my favourite urban sessions!  I love it when clients know who they are as a family and incorporate the things that make them unique!  In a family of boys this was the perfect way to incorporate their personalities into the shoot!

I know everyone expected details on this almost a month ago! I apologize – this season has been busier than we anticipated! So thankful to every one of my clients for making it our best fall season yet! It’s been in my head that I wanted to run one last small round of minis before the end of the year! As I eluded on Facebook, the set is modern, and fairly clean but it puts me in the spirit of the holidays how about you?

Author’s note (because I’m the author and I can!): This little girl has been my fourth child for the last 2.5 months (At least during the day, 5 days a week). I’m going to miss her desperately next month when it’s just down to the 3 kids and I. I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to take photos of her. She’s the same age as Eve and so while it’s been busy having “twins”, it’s also been SO much fun!

I am only opening up a few time slots on the morning of Saturday, November 19th for these minis. Here are the details:

Cost: $200
What you get: 20 minute session, 5 images on a disk with print release, and free image upload to Tiny Prints (http://www.tinyprints.com/storefront/constancepohlphoto).

Call 780.721.8976 or e-mail mail@constancepohlphotography.com to schedule your session!  The package price is required to reserve your spot and we will operate on a first come, first serve basis.

There was a time in my life where I was very inspired by fashion. However things have changed a bit having three kids (in four years) and a couple years of survival fashion (sniff sniff… does it smell *obviously* bad? Nah… ok!)

I still love to shop though – especially if it’s “pretend” wardrobes! (It’s like retail therapy without the credit card bill!) So I thought I would talk some of you through my thought process in planning a wardrobe – in hopes that it might inspire you with dressing your own family for pictures this fall!

1. The first thing you need to decide is the kind of style your family is. Yes you have a style… and NO it’s not sweats and puke stains all of the time! Do you love the outdoors? Would you rather take a walk in a forest or on a beach? What style suits your home? Are you rustic, retro, vintage, or contemporary? Perhaps a more urban look would match the style you have in your home!

After a couple years of trial and error I have figured out who my family is NOT. We are not outdoorsy, wind in the willow type people. Well maybe my kids are…(I think they look cute in anything!) but I’m certainly not… which leads me to my next point.

2. Mom’s YOU are the style of the family. Decide what looks good on you! I am not about to put this body in anything white, creamy or lacy. BUT I feel awesome in an outfit that’s a little more on the urban/edgy side with some pops of unexpected colour. Start with YOU and then move to the rest of the family who somehow manage to look good in anything… sigh

3. Channel your inner home decorator. Gone are the days of matching black/white/puce shirts! Lots of layers, colours and textures are going to make your family look SO put together! Imagine you are putting together cushions on a couch. They don’t all match – but have a similar colour scheme. Here are some easy tips for getting that to work.

* Dress your family in neutral colours (i.e. creams, browns, greys, blacks, whites) and add some “pops” of colour (teals, pinks, purples, green, orange, or yellow) by accessorizing (jewellery, cardigans, jackets, scarves, even shoes) with one or two of those colours!

* Pull colours for the rest of the family from a pattern in your daughter’s dress or son’s shirt.

* Choose the colours you want to go with and incorporate them! If it feels a little too circus-y pull in a neutral coloured cardigan, or that cute cord jacket for your son!

* Jeans look good on everyone! (there now we only have to choose tops! Yay!)

Here’s a quick family look I threw together. All clothes are from Old Navy and Gap. Shoes are from both Old Navy and The Shoe Company, and accessories from Forever 21.

Want your own family look? As part of your full or mini session package you get a “what to wear” consult with me! If you feel good, your pictures are going to look incredible!

We still have some spots available for our Fall Family Minis Sept 17th! (Just over a week away!!) Call or e-mail to book your spot!

As I’ve mentioned a few days ago we are currently ramping up to do some awesome family mini sessions this September! We know it’s also a prime time to get your Christmas cards taken care of at the same time! If you’re like me you need a good two months just to address all the envelopes and by the time I get around to creating anything… it’s February! So don’t procrastinate like *some* people I know (cough cough) – check out these cool add-ons options for your family mini!

CHRISTMAS CARDS:
Custom Digital Photo Card (5X7 Flat Card) | $60
~ we design the card, you print as many as you like

Custom Designed and PRINTED Photo Cards | $75
~ Set of Twenty-five 5X7 2 sided Flat Cards

CUSTOM GIFTS:
Custom Designed Mini Albums | $90
~ Set of THREE – a perfect brag book for grandparents, and maybe an extra to throw in your purse!

ADDITIONAL PRODUCT:
Digital Upgrade | $100
~ Upgrade from 5 images to ALL shown proofs

Additional Gift Prints | $20

20% off Wall Prints, Canvases, and Albums

Here are a few of the new Christmas card designs we’ve added for this year!

I’m very excited to announce the return of our Fall Family Mini’s this year! Mark your calendars for September 17th (most beautiful fall weekend of the year)! We have a gorgeous location picked out and we can’t wait to spend the day with all of you!

These mini sessions are a quick and easy way to update your family portraits or even just give Constance Pohl Photography a try! To further help you get ready for the Christmas holidays – we will be offering several add-on items at a discount! Both Digital and Printed Christmas Cards, Mini albums, and more!

Call 780.721.8976 or e-mail mail@constancepohlphotography.com to schedule your session. Please book early to ensure you get the most convenient time slot for your family! We will operate on a first come first serve basis!

In case of inclement weather (as we are in Alberta), we will reschedule sessions over the following week (evenings) and next weekend (Sept 24th).

One of the things I really love about being a photographer is getting to connect up with old friends. Because of what I do it’s usually at a wonderful time in their lives as well! Gail was one of my good friends in highschool. It only took one memorable ski trip where neither of our “normal” groups of friends were there to cement our friendship. We talked boys, sang our favorite country songs loudly… what more could you need at 16? I even followed her to bible school a couple years later! It was there she met and later married the love of her life, Lewis. I couldn’t be more thrilled for them as they enter the next stage – as parents to three! I’m so glad we met up when we did to take these images as she went on hospital bed rest not long after, and had her babies a week later! Doesn’t she look amazing? Seriously though – these might be some of my favorite maternity shots ever!

Congratulations Gail and Lewis on your new little ones! I can’t wait to meet them!

There’s something magical that happens at age three. It’s the age where they start hamming it up for the camera and make my job so much easier! I’ve photographed this family of 3 for just about 3 years and had one of my favorite sessions to date with this lovely 3 year old! And isn’t her dress SOOOOOO cute? Her mom is Peekaboo Beans™ stylist Stacy Jackson. Talk about photo-ready outfits that aren’t fussy! LOVE!



Goofball… I love it!


Magical Light…

Constance Pohl Photography is pleased to announce something new! We now offer the option of having a Portrait Party! What is a Portrait Party? It’s a great way to introduce your friends to custom photography with Constance Pohl Photography, have a lot of fun, and earn credits towards your own session(s)! Hosts choose the set, the location, and invite their friends! We can set up in your home (space providing), my home studio, or arrange to spend the day at your favorite park!

Guests Receive:
Pre-session “What to wear” consult (over phone or e-mail)
25 minute session
Online Gallery of images hosted for one week
Choose from a minimum of 10 images
$50 Credit towards a future session with Constance Pohl Photography

Hosts Receive:
Pre-session “What to wear” consult (over phone or e-mail)
45 minute session
Choose from a minimum of 15 images
Online Gallery hosted for one week
25% of all sales to be put towards their order
$100 Credit towards a future session with Constance Pohl Photography

Pricing Details
Guests will be able to choose any of the Happy Hour Wednesday Packages as well as receive 25% off a-la-carte portrait prices. There is no deposit, however the party will be cancelled if there are less than 4 guests able to attend.

Call 780.721.8976 to book your portrait party!

(and because no post is complete without a picture…)

A new option for those of you looking for updated pictures of your kids or maybe a quick maternity! Call 780.721.8976 to book!

*Due to the shorter time slots these sessions are not available for newborns, or families larger than 4. Please contact me for full session booking and pricing information.

I’m doing something a little different for the minis this year. Rather than just pick a couple of saturdays that everyone needs to book on I’m going to experiment with some flexibility and allow these to be booked at your convenience and according to my schedule. It’s a great way to get in a quick session before Christmas.

Due to the time restraints on these sessions there can not be more than 6 people to a session. This special pricing will be available until December 15th, however note if you are planning to order any specialty items such as cards, storyboards, or canvases that the session must be completed prior to October 31st in order to have your items in for Christmas.