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Archive for March, 2010

Headshots for Kate | Canberra portrait photographer

March 31, 2010

Here are a few faves from a headshot session I had in early March for the lovely Kate. She wanted natural and I love natural, so it was a wrap in 20 minutes! Isn’t she gorgeous?!

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Heartstory {headshots}

People need nice headshots for so many things these days, and since I enjoyed doing these so much, I decided to make up a little package!

Heartstory Headshots $300

  • 20-30 minute on location photo session
  • CD of full collection of low resolution images to choose from (approx 20)
  • 3 fully edited and retouched high resolution digital files

Please call or email to book your headshots in. Full payment is required up front.
e. katie@heartstoryphotography.com.au
p. 0402 091 949

Tags: beautiful headshots, canberra headshot photographer, canberra portrait photographer, corporate headshots, creative headshots, headshots, natural headshots
Posted in portrait photography | 4 Comments »

Silver! | Canberra portrait photographer

March 30, 2010

On Sunday and Monday I did something I’ve never done before: I attended the judging for the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) state print awards in Sydney (combined ACT/NSW). For the first time, I entered four prints and I am so happy and excited to tell you that I received three silver awards! Such an amazing buzz and a wonderful, inspirational learning experience; to have my work judged by some of ACT and NSW’s top photographers (people I admire and respect so much), and to be present to see so much extaordinary work by so many talented artists.

Here are my award winning images:

Katie Kolenberg {Canberra illustrative photographer}

Katie Kolenberg {Canberra portrait photographer}

Katie Kolenberg {Canberra portrait photographer}

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Posted in baby photography, fine art photography, my life, news, portrait photography | 21 Comments »

Sydney sessions available | Canberra portrait photographer

March 22, 2010

I’m going to be in Sydney next week and I have a few spots available for sessions. I love shooting in Sydney so I’m going to give you a super special deal, and it goes like this:

Shoot in the City $600

  • 1 hour photo session
  • boxed fine art print collection (15-20 at 5×7.5″)

Now get this: you can add on a boxed digital collection, which includes 15-20 high and low resolution digital files for printing and sharing online, for an extra $350. This is a RIDICULOUSLY HUGE saving off my usual prices, but it’s uber convenient on account of me living in a different city.

Also, don’t forget Mothers’ Day is coming – the boxed fine art print collection would make an amazing gift, and you can keep the digital collection for yourself! Perfect!

These sessions are for weekdays only: Wednesday 31 March and/or Thursday 1 April depending on the level of interest. This is a perfect opportunity for couples in love and families with young children. Sessions will take place in and around the Rocks area near Circular Quay. Spots are limited, so please get in touch immediately to secure your session!

p. 0402 091 949
e. katie@heartstoryphotography.com.au

Please note the all important fineprint:

  • due to the nature of this special, full payment is required to secure your spot.
  • this special is for up to four people (eg, 2 adults & 2 children). Larger groups are welcome, and will be $50 per additional adult or child (it  may take a little longer than an hour and will yield more images) up to a maximum of 6 people in total.
  • please allow approximately 4 weeks from the session date to receive your images.

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Tags: canberra baby photographer, canberra child photographer, canberra family photographer, canberra portrait photographer, mothers day gift idea, on location photo sessions, sydney photo sessions
Posted in baby photography, child photography, couple photography, family photography, news, special offers | 1 Comment »

Love Autumn Mini Sessions: bookings now open! | Canberra baby, child & couple photographer

March 16, 2010

Guess what my favourite season is? Autumn of course, silly!

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heartstory {love autumn}

Sure, it might be starting to get a little chilly here in Canberra at that time of year, but it’s nothing a new jacket, a pair of boots and a pretty scarf or hat won’t fix. And that goes for littlies as well as adults!

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Autumn is the best time of year for outdoors photography. The colours are stunning, the light is beautiful, the weather is predictable, and the littlies are happy and full of beans!  Everyone loves being outdoors in autumn! What child doesn’t love playing in leaves or running around like crazy without getting too hot? If you’ve been wondering when to get that photo session done, then let me tell you now is the right time! 

And here’s another great reason why: to celebrate my love of autumn and this beautiful city we live in which has such distinct and stunning seasonal changes, I am offering two full days of mini sessions for babies, children & couples for the first time ever. Woot!

Why mini sessions? Because it allows you to get a selection of beautiful, professional photos at a really great price. It’s a perfect opportunity to get updated photos of your baby or child, without a minimum spend, but with options to upgrade and great discounts should you wish to do so. 

Love Autumn Mini Sessions $300 {for babies, children & couples}

  • 30 minute photo session with me, in one of two carefully chosen outdoors locations in beautiful, autumnal Canberra
  • 10-15 fully edited images in a private online gallery
  • 2 5×7.5″ fine art gift prints of your choice
  • 2 8×12″ fine art wall prints of your choice
  • complete hi res digital collection available for an extra $450 (regular price is $1000!)
  • 10% off regular Heartstory a la carte pricing

The dates and locations are as follows…

Saturday April 24: A secret location in the Belconnen area (I will let you know over the phone when you make your booking!)
Saturday May 8: Commonwealth Park, Lake Burley Griffin 

Spots are limited and on these dates only (unless we get rained out, in which case all sessions will be transferred to the next available date), so please book early to avoid missing out.

To making a booking, please email katie@heartstoryphotography.com.au or call me on 0402 091 949.

Please note:

  • a $100 non-refundable (but fully transferrable) desposit is required to secure your booking, and the remaining balance is due one week before the session.
  • this deal is designed specifically for capturing babies, children and couples, but if you would like a couple of family shots as well, I am more than happy to do that!
  • If you have more than two children in your family, you are best off booking a regular session, because 30 minutes wouldn’t allow enough time for larger families.

Here are some more of my favourite autumn images…

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heartstory {canberra family photography}

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Tags: autumn mini sessions in Canberra, beautiful family photos in Canberra, canberra baby photographer, canberra child photographer, canberra family photographer, canberra portrait photographer, heartstory contemporary portrait photography, on location natural light portraiture
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Joy | Canberra child photographer

March 8, 2010

As adults hurry through the rain, covering their heads, avoiding puddles, and irritated by frizzy hair or damp shoes, a child feels only joy and sees only the opportunity for more laughter. Imagine if we all experienced life like children do…

puddles

Tags: canberra child photographer, canberra portrait photography, heartstory contemporary portrait photography, iphoneography, portrait photography
Posted in child photography, iphoneography | 6 Comments »

Pregnancy is seriously beautiful | Canberra maternity photographer

March 5, 2010

I can’t tell you how much I love maternity sessions. I have very fond memories of my pregnancy (well, minus the constant peeing, dizzy spells and three point turns in bed during the night), and I love being around pregnant women; it brings out the earth mother in me, I think! I love feeling that sense of anticipation, and seeing the beautiful glow that every pregnant woman has even when they think they don’t. I know pregnancy can be a time when a lot of women feel insecure about their appearance, but I wish each one of you could see yourself the way I do and celebrate this seriously beautiful time with a photo session like this one!

This is Ella’s second pregnancy and doesn’t she look incredible?! I had such a ball photographing and editing these shots.

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I hope you enjoy this sneak peek Ella, and I cannot wait to meet your gorgeous little bundle in a couple of weeks!

Heartstory offers complimentary maternity sessions with every newborn session booked, so it’s good to get your newborn session booked in at least 6 weeks before your due date so we have time to fit in your maternity session. Maternity sessions can be on your own, or with your partner and other children. Please don’t miss the chance to have this amazing and unique time in your life captured…

Tags: canberra baby photographer, canberra maternity photographer, canberra maternity photography, canberra portrait photographer, maternity photos, natural light on location portrait photography, pregnancy photos
Posted in child photography, family photography, maternity photography | 13 Comments »

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