We've been featured in The Wheel at Fort Eustis! Please check out the story below & feel free to leave a comment there! We appreciate your love and support!
http://www.forteustiswheel.com/articles/2010/01/21/news/top_stories/top02.txt
P.S. At the bottom you'll note it mentions we helped 300 families with free images. I was nervous (hey I'm used to being on the other side of an interview) when I talked to the reporter. Although we have certainly photographed that many and given free OR discounted images to that many I'm not sure if they were all free. She asked for a number and I just answered with how many we've photographed. LOL But you all know how quick I am to hand out freebies...lol so it might be that many after all! LOL I'll never be a millionaire but oh well I LOVE my job!
Jan 21, 2010
Jan 19, 2010
Dec 23, 2009
Little Fingerprints..
In the very front of my studio are very large doors with floor to ceiling panes of thick glass. I love these doors as they make my studio feel airy and large. As a photographer of young children these doors are more often than not graced with little handprints, impressions of tiny noses, and once in a while a smudged drawing done using the end of a small finger.
These little bits of the children who visit me, often the leavings of my own little ones never bother me. Now again I get out the glass cleaner and wipe them away. If only so that the parents of the next children don’t think that we never clean, and to give those little ones a place to put their own masterpieces.
As an artist of sorts myself I can not help but enjoy this little gift the babies and toddlers that come through my studio leave me on the glass. And today as I sat here in the late afternoon watching the sun stream through those glass doors I realized that like those fingerprints left by the children I too get to leave my mark.
The families that walk through my door with round baby bellies and precious newborns are allowing me to ever so gently place a fingerprint on their lives. This is an unforgettable time for them, and I am allowed to capture it forever. The photographs I take, the emotion and the love that is seen in them will never be forgotten, never set aside. These images of newborns full of sweet innocence, wide eyed amazement, and sleepy peace, will be forever treasured by these families.
This is a great honor to me, and hugely humbling. So as we draw so near to the end of this year and take time to spend with those we love I wanted to take this moment to thank you all for including us in your lives. Each and everyone one you, and the babies you so gracefully trust me with, leave a tiny little fingerprint on my heart. Best Holiday Wishes.
Keesha Hervey
Head Photographer
Real Moments Photography
These little bits of the children who visit me, often the leavings of my own little ones never bother me. Now again I get out the glass cleaner and wipe them away. If only so that the parents of the next children don’t think that we never clean, and to give those little ones a place to put their own masterpieces.
As an artist of sorts myself I can not help but enjoy this little gift the babies and toddlers that come through my studio leave me on the glass. And today as I sat here in the late afternoon watching the sun stream through those glass doors I realized that like those fingerprints left by the children I too get to leave my mark.
The families that walk through my door with round baby bellies and precious newborns are allowing me to ever so gently place a fingerprint on their lives. This is an unforgettable time for them, and I am allowed to capture it forever. The photographs I take, the emotion and the love that is seen in them will never be forgotten, never set aside. These images of newborns full of sweet innocence, wide eyed amazement, and sleepy peace, will be forever treasured by these families.
This is a great honor to me, and hugely humbling. So as we draw so near to the end of this year and take time to spend with those we love I wanted to take this moment to thank you all for including us in your lives. Each and everyone one you, and the babies you so gracefully trust me with, leave a tiny little fingerprint on my heart. Best Holiday Wishes.
Keesha Hervey
Head Photographer
Real Moments Photography
Dec 2, 2009
Exciting New Cards!
Although we have a great company that we adore for military themed birth annoucements, we were THRILLED to find a really high class company that offers some additional designs that our other wholesalers do not.
Click on the link below to meet this new company and see their designs you can ONLY get through one of our links. These are reserved for clients coming to them from professional photographers. Our early Christmas gift to you!
See The Tiny Prints Professional Photographer Collection.
Click on the link below to meet this new company and see their designs you can ONLY get through one of our links. These are reserved for clients coming to them from professional photographers. Our early Christmas gift to you!
See The Tiny Prints Professional Photographer Collection.
Perfect presents, a great sitter, and amazing photography prices!
What more could you ask for! This months newsletter is full to the brim for all your holiday needs! So much in fact we had to post a copy of it on our blog! Come into the studio for some amazing holiday prices, and some adorable kiddo costumes. This year we have a snowman, penguin, and lots of other holiday fun! So much in fact I better get back to it! Enjoy the newsletter!
Amazing Christmas Canvas Special!
Pick your favorite image from any session here at Real Moments Photography and get an amazing 11x14 canvas for just $75! That is a savings of over $85! There is no better present for friends or family than a canvas artwork piece. Grandmothers love them!
Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is in full swing here at the studio, and its certainly put us in a festive mood. We are really enjoying seeing so many of our old clients bring their babies back for us to do their first, (or third lol) Christmas.
Although our first super busy holiday season is causing a few growing pains, we can not help but feel so grateful to have so many people who love our studio!
A Few Changes..
Our photography has always been based on giving our clients amazing customer service with images that express the emotion and relationship in their families. We are so very honored at the outpouring of excitement for our studio. However, we were unprepared for the number of people wanting an appointment.
We tried very hard to get as many people as possible in for appointments, ending up shooting three times what we had expected. Thus extending the time it takes for images to get edited, and not allowing us to do the special art pieces we so enjoy doing.
Just like any business it has taken us some time to find the right balance, and we’ve found that although we would love to be able to photograph everyone that wants an appointment right away we are having to limit our appointments with our maternity and newborn clients getting priority placement.
This is important to let you know for a few reasons. First if you desire an appointment please contact us as far out from the date your desire as possible. Second if you are accustomed to contacting us close to a date of appointment and we are able to accommodate you that might not be possible now.
HOWEVER, we will do our very best for special situations like a service member being home on mid tour leave. We will always do our very best to get you in.
PLEASE do not be concerned if you are expecting or have a newborn baby. We will still be able to work you in during those important timetables.
The most important thing for us is that our clients realize that we are limiting our appointments and giving maternity and newborn priority placement to go back to the quality and quick turn around time that our clients expect from us.
Thank you for your continued support. You honor us deeply by allowing us to capture your memories.
Our Gift To You, The Best One Of All, A Super Sitter!
Is there any better gift for parents than the name and number of an amazing babysitter? At our studio a great childcare provider is worth their weight in gold, and I’m blessed with a 24 carat one!
Our sitter Bret, is an amazing person with two adorable kiddos of her own. When she told me she has some openings I knew I had to share the news with my clients. If you are looking for weekly care she has an opening for one family, and she has a few openings for “date night” as well as overnight care.
Her rates are amazing, and I personally promise that you won’t find any better person to take care of your little ones. You can give her a call at 757-604-6998. You can also reach her via email at emmysmommy@cox.net. Just let her know you heard about her through Real Moments Photography!
And A Gift For That Special Someone!
Amazing Christmas Canvas Special!
Pick your favorite image from any session here at Real Moments Photography and get an amazing 11x14 canvas for just $75! That is a savings of over $85! There is no better present for friends or family than a canvas artwork piece. Grandmothers love them!
Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is in full swing here at the studio, and its certainly put us in a festive mood. We are really enjoying seeing so many of our old clients bring their babies back for us to do their first, (or third lol) Christmas.
Although our first super busy holiday season is causing a few growing pains, we can not help but feel so grateful to have so many people who love our studio!
A Few Changes..
Our photography has always been based on giving our clients amazing customer service with images that express the emotion and relationship in their families. We are so very honored at the outpouring of excitement for our studio. However, we were unprepared for the number of people wanting an appointment.
We tried very hard to get as many people as possible in for appointments, ending up shooting three times what we had expected. Thus extending the time it takes for images to get edited, and not allowing us to do the special art pieces we so enjoy doing.
Just like any business it has taken us some time to find the right balance, and we’ve found that although we would love to be able to photograph everyone that wants an appointment right away we are having to limit our appointments with our maternity and newborn clients getting priority placement.
This is important to let you know for a few reasons. First if you desire an appointment please contact us as far out from the date your desire as possible. Second if you are accustomed to contacting us close to a date of appointment and we are able to accommodate you that might not be possible now.
HOWEVER, we will do our very best for special situations like a service member being home on mid tour leave. We will always do our very best to get you in.
PLEASE do not be concerned if you are expecting or have a newborn baby. We will still be able to work you in during those important timetables.
The most important thing for us is that our clients realize that we are limiting our appointments and giving maternity and newborn priority placement to go back to the quality and quick turn around time that our clients expect from us.
Thank you for your continued support. You honor us deeply by allowing us to capture your memories.
Our Gift To You, The Best One Of All, A Super Sitter!
Is there any better gift for parents than the name and number of an amazing babysitter? At our studio a great childcare provider is worth their weight in gold, and I’m blessed with a 24 carat one!
Our sitter Bret, is an amazing person with two adorable kiddos of her own. When she told me she has some openings I knew I had to share the news with my clients. If you are looking for weekly care she has an opening for one family, and she has a few openings for “date night” as well as overnight care.
Her rates are amazing, and I personally promise that you won’t find any better person to take care of your little ones. You can give her a call at 757-604-6998. You can also reach her via email at emmysmommy@cox.net. Just let her know you heard about her through Real Moments Photography!
And A Gift For That Special Someone!
Need the perfect gift for that special lady? Don’t go the box jewelry stores and get her something her friends will have too! Visit the home gallery showing of the stunning artistic jewelry work of Sandra Gardner.
With pieces in most price ranges Sandra’s work is the perfect gift for all the special ladies on your list. Her mix of classic and unique is wonderful for all ages from the youngest princess to the more mature grandmothers.
A portion of all profits go to charity.
The show starts at 10 a.m. Saturday December 5th at 875 Yorktown Road in Poquoson VA. For more information call 757-224-7522.
Did you know fuzzy babies are always welcome at our studio? Thats right all friendly pets may be included at no extra charge! Just let our photographer know
when you schedule your appointment so we can plan for your furry family member.
710 Denbigh Blvd Suite 4D
580-583-2492
Nov 30, 2009
Where do you get these ideas?
I get this question a lot, and just like any artist the inspiration for my images come from several sources.
First is other photographers. If any photographer tells you they never look at other people's work and use that as inspiration they are probably telling you a little white one. Photographers love to admire other great shooters. Every single baby photographer in this country knows of Anne Geddes and well if they don't run, and I do mean run, out of their studio at full clip.
Anne taught us to look at children as more than just something to photograph but something to treasure, and she continues to do so. As the ranks of wonderful infant photographers continue to swell, there will be much comparing of artistic styles. I never mind to see my work repeated by another photographer, especially if they are just as talented or better than I am. What a huge compliment. Although I rarely directly copy another photographer, instead taking an idea and molding it to what best suites my client, I do find that even two photographers with the same idea, in the same room, heck with the same model wouldn't produce something that is exactly alike. Not if they are being true to themselves. Photography is just too much of an art for that.
Second has to be from my clients. I have the best clients any photographer could ask for. We tell everyone that walks through our door "These images are not for my portfolio, they are for your walls. Talk to us about whats important to you." I think the biggest mistake any photographer can make is under estimating their clients. Yes, some need more direction than others. After all they want the photographer to be the creative mind. Still many clients are greatly creative themselves and are just looking for me to find a way to bring their dreams to life. To create that perfect moment, that priceless image. In the end it's perhaps the greatest inspiration to take their idea and paint a masterpiece with it.
Third is just from daily life. As a mother of three little ones myself, and a wife to a military man I am surrounded by life in it's purest form. My kids are forever doing something new and different.. and often dangerous in the case of my oldest son.. (WHAT IS IT WITH BOYS AND NO FEAR ANYWAY? LOL)
Their wonderful spirits are forever giving me ideas. A chalk painting session out in the carport where they had splattered colorful feet inspired me to create "The Feet of Childhood." one of my most popular images. My son resting his hand on my belly to feel his baby sister kick was the inspiration behind the image of the hands on moms belly that sits in Fun Fetal Photos.
My husband gentle and loving is the inspiration behind the image that I do of many fathers, armed wrapped around moms belly in what we call the protection pose.
So you can see like all artists the photography at here at Real Moments Photography comes from many sources, but always with the heart and soul of our wonderful clients in mind.
Keesha Hervey
First is other photographers. If any photographer tells you they never look at other people's work and use that as inspiration they are probably telling you a little white one. Photographers love to admire other great shooters. Every single baby photographer in this country knows of Anne Geddes and well if they don't run, and I do mean run, out of their studio at full clip.
Anne taught us to look at children as more than just something to photograph but something to treasure, and she continues to do so. As the ranks of wonderful infant photographers continue to swell, there will be much comparing of artistic styles. I never mind to see my work repeated by another photographer, especially if they are just as talented or better than I am. What a huge compliment. Although I rarely directly copy another photographer, instead taking an idea and molding it to what best suites my client, I do find that even two photographers with the same idea, in the same room, heck with the same model wouldn't produce something that is exactly alike. Not if they are being true to themselves. Photography is just too much of an art for that.
Second has to be from my clients. I have the best clients any photographer could ask for. We tell everyone that walks through our door "These images are not for my portfolio, they are for your walls. Talk to us about whats important to you." I think the biggest mistake any photographer can make is under estimating their clients. Yes, some need more direction than others. After all they want the photographer to be the creative mind. Still many clients are greatly creative themselves and are just looking for me to find a way to bring their dreams to life. To create that perfect moment, that priceless image. In the end it's perhaps the greatest inspiration to take their idea and paint a masterpiece with it.
Third is just from daily life. As a mother of three little ones myself, and a wife to a military man I am surrounded by life in it's purest form. My kids are forever doing something new and different.. and often dangerous in the case of my oldest son.. (WHAT IS IT WITH BOYS AND NO FEAR ANYWAY? LOL)
Their wonderful spirits are forever giving me ideas. A chalk painting session out in the carport where they had splattered colorful feet inspired me to create "The Feet of Childhood." one of my most popular images. My son resting his hand on my belly to feel his baby sister kick was the inspiration behind the image of the hands on moms belly that sits in Fun Fetal Photos.
My husband gentle and loving is the inspiration behind the image that I do of many fathers, armed wrapped around moms belly in what we call the protection pose.
So you can see like all artists the photography at here at Real Moments Photography comes from many sources, but always with the heart and soul of our wonderful clients in mind.
Keesha Hervey
Nov 6, 2009
Happy Holidays and Merry Memories!
Happy Holidays & Merry Memories!
No matter which holidays you celebrate this time of year is when we call
capture memories to last through the months apart. I personally have a
great deal to capture and be thankful for with two special "firsts" this
year.
First this is my first holiday season in our new studio, and more
important my youngest son, Brennan's first.. well EVERYTHING! We were blessed with his arrival this past April.
So I wanted to take just a moment to remember that the important things in our lives aren't things, instead they are the people that make up the goodness in our world. They are the doting grandparents, the wonderful sitters that help us at the last moment, the girl at the coffee place that never minds making that latte special, or the teacher who happily molds young minds.
At Real Moments Photography we have a great deal to be thankful for. Our studio has bloomed under the support of our friends, family and fellow businesses. We have the most devoted clients possible, and we are able to create art.
What more could we ask for? So from our family to yours, Happy Holidays and Merry Memories!
FAMILY PICTURE EVENT!
Due to the overwhelming request for family holiday portraits we will be hosting a family picture event on November, 21st from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for mini shoots. Appointments are available every hour.
These shoots will be approx. 30 minutes along at which time we will capture a special unique family photo for you, and if time allows a few additional poses.
Then while you wait in the comfort of our studio we will PROFESSIONALLY EDIT your image. You can then leave THAT DAY with the image on a disk with a copyright release.
This allows you to get your Christmas cards ready to go. The cost is just $74 and includes the mini shoot, full editing, your images on a secure website, AND the image of your choice on a disk with a copyright release.
PETS WELCOME! Furry children are always welcome in our studio at no extra charge.
4 FREE WALLETS FOR MILITARY, POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS, EMT's, & TEACHERS! If you would like an appointment please contact us at 580-583-2492 as soon as possible. These appointments will go quickly!
No matter which holidays you celebrate this time of year is when we call
capture memories to last through the months apart. I personally have a
great deal to capture and be thankful for with two special "firsts" this
year.
First this is my first holiday season in our new studio, and more
important my youngest son, Brennan's first.. well EVERYTHING! We were blessed with his arrival this past April.
So I wanted to take just a moment to remember that the important things in our lives aren't things, instead they are the people that make up the goodness in our world. They are the doting grandparents, the wonderful sitters that help us at the last moment, the girl at the coffee place that never minds making that latte special, or the teacher who happily molds young minds.
At Real Moments Photography we have a great deal to be thankful for. Our studio has bloomed under the support of our friends, family and fellow businesses. We have the most devoted clients possible, and we are able to create art.
What more could we ask for? So from our family to yours, Happy Holidays and Merry Memories!
FAMILY PICTURE EVENT!
Due to the overwhelming request for family holiday portraits we will be hosting a family picture event on November, 21st from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for mini shoots. Appointments are available every hour.
These shoots will be approx. 30 minutes along at which time we will capture a special unique family photo for you, and if time allows a few additional poses.
Then while you wait in the comfort of our studio we will PROFESSIONALLY EDIT your image. You can then leave THAT DAY with the image on a disk with a copyright release.
This allows you to get your Christmas cards ready to go. The cost is just $74 and includes the mini shoot, full editing, your images on a secure website, AND the image of your choice on a disk with a copyright release.
PETS WELCOME! Furry children are always welcome in our studio at no extra charge.
4 FREE WALLETS FOR MILITARY, POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS, EMT's, & TEACHERS! If you would like an appointment please contact us at 580-583-2492 as soon as possible. These appointments will go quickly!
Need A Holiday Wreath?
ls there anything more perfect than a fresh holiday wreath? One of our most special client's children are selling fresh Maine wreaths for this holiday season. If you would like to order one just stop by the studio or give us a call for more information!
No coupons or free gift certificates can be used at the special event
due to the low prices.
ls there anything more perfect than a fresh holiday wreath? One of our most special client's children are selling fresh Maine wreaths for this holiday season. If you would like to order one just stop by the studio or give us a call for more information!
No coupons or free gift certificates can be used at the special event
due to the low prices.
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