J. Passon Artistic Portraiture

[ more coming soon! ]

Poor neglected blog...and blog readers!  I promise that there are several blog posts coming soon...let's just say that the last 2 weeks have been a constant "newborn session" around here and I have been trying to get my little one to cooperate for me.  Needless to say she is definitely a photographer's daughter--already putting up a fight about having to be in front of the camera.  She has defied pretty much every general "newborn" rule and well, it is a good thing that she is so sweet and that we love her to pieces because her many sessions have been quite the nightmare!  I'll post some more peeks of her first 2 weeks as well as some other studio info, news, etc.

Check back soon!!

[ all I want for christmas part 2 ]

Phew, I barely made this post in time!  My goal was Friday morning, but at least it is still Friday.  This week's Christmas gift feature is the all versatile gift certificate!  Gift certificates are a great gift because they can be purchased in any amount and given to anyone.  Each gift certificate is packaged beautifully and a few little goodies are often included in the gift bag (can you say chocolate?!?!).  You can purchase a whole session, or a "stocking stuffer" amount of $15 or $25.  Going to a holiday party?  If the hostess is a current client or someone you know would love the services of J.Passon, then consider giving a gift certificate as a hostess gift.  The possibilities are endless!  Contact the studio today to purchase your gift certificate...or give someone a hint that you want them to buy one for you.

mmmmm....chocolate!

 

[ addison saige designs has launched ]

Over the past couple of months I have had the fantastic opportunity to work with my client and friend Stacy Corbin as she started her business Addison Saige Designs.  They offer thoughtfully and wonderfully made hats, flower clips, barrettes and other accessories.  All of the "work" has been done and now the fun begins--the website has officially been launched!  A big thank you to those of my clients who allowed me to photograph their daughters for the Addison Saige Designs website gallery.  You will love these products, so click HERE to go straight to the site to view all of the products available!

[ another client share ]

I love it when a client sends me pictures of their wall galleries!  Here is a portion of a wonderfully sweet email I received from this client, as well as a few pictures of her gorgeous canvases.  And, this goes to show you that canvases really can go anywhere--these are hung in their daylight basement family/play room where they spend a great deal of time.  For size reference, these are 3 20x20 squares and a 20x40 canvas.  It really doesn't matter which room your art is in, as long as you can enjoy it all the time!

Hi Jessie,

 

I was busy hanging up the canvases last night and they look absolutely beautiful! C and I were amazed at the quality of the photos being so large.  I love them!! I took a couple of photos of them today and will try to send them to you tonight.

 

I was quite focused on hanging, but did, of course, glance through the rest of the order. The box is adorable and I'm so glad that we have all of those expressions on the kids to display, share and save.

 

The cards are perfect as well.  I can't thank you enough for all of your work on the order. Everything is fantastic.  It was a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to order and it really all turned out just perfectly.  I couldn't be happier.

Much much rest and good luck over the next few weeks. I can't wait to hear about the new arrival! Thank you again and wishing you lots of good thoughts for the new baby!

S.N.

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[ addison saige designs has a blog ]

I am so happy to announce that Addison Saige Designs has just launched their blog!  The website should be up and running soon and I will definitely make an announcement for that.  Click HERE to hop on over to the blog to see a few pictures of the wonderful crocheted hats, flower clips and more that they offer.  With wonderful customer service and an amazing product, you can't go wrong!  Since I can't post without a picture, here is one of the images we did for the site/blog, who also happens to be the daughter of one of my wonderful clients.  Enjoy!

[ love new products!! ]

What arrived on my doorstep yesterday?  Nothing other than these beautiful new samples of new jewelry and accessory products that I will be adding to my product line.  I will admit that I am pretty picky when it comes to the products I offer to my clients and I can be hard to please.  Well, what was the first thing I did after opening this package?  I instantly emailed the company to tell them how impressed and excited I was!  Really, I can barely contain my excitement at the quality of these products.  Of course I selfishly ordered 3 of my samples with images of my daughter and one with her and daddy.  I wore the necklace to a session yesterday and my client instantly noticed it and raved about it. 

These are only the tip of the iceberg and pretty much if you can imagine it, it is offered!  I will definitely be adding to my samples over the next few months and I will have the *huge* and comprehensive catalog available as well.  Christmas presents anyone???

[ project in the works ]

As if I didn't have enough on my plate right now I have taken on a fantastic project!  A wonderful client and friend of mine is starting a designer line of adorable hats for little girls and boys, she will be adding some other great products to the line over the next couple of months as well.  You all know how much I love the small business owner, so we have partnered together.  J.Passon is going to be doing all of the photography for her upcoming blog and website, marketing materials, etc.  Her blog will be officially launched in a couple of weeks but you don't have to wait until then to order! 

You can email Stacy at Addison Saige Designs directly at jerstace07@cox.net to place an order, inquire about sizes, colors, etc.  She has many more colors and products available than what is shown here...I just wanted to give you a sneak peek!  Also, if you have a session scheduled with the studio in the next few weeks I may be contacting you about using your child as a model for various hats, clips, etc. Enjoy!

[ client share ]

I received this picture by email this morning and had to share it on the blog.  This client purchase the Sized Up Wall Collection only rather than do it in framed prints, she did it in canvas.  For a reference point, it is two 24x24 canvases with 6 10x10 smaller canvases on top and bottom.  The canvases were amazing when they arrived from the lab and I couldn't wait to see a picture of her wall.  I have to commend her on how perfectly lined up everything is too!  For those of you who hesitate on ordering canvases...don't think twice--just look how amazing this is!!!  Thanks for the share 'J'!

[ dropped the ball! ]

Okay so I know that most of you are not thinking about Christmas...and I'm not either--well, okay...maybe I am just a little bit!  =0)  In my newsletter I had said that all of the 2009 card designs would be available today.  Well...I dropped the ball yet again!  It is going to be just a little bit longer as finish up the designs and also configure the shopping cart so that your initial card order can be done right online, making things easier for both of us!  For now, here is a peek at one of the many designs available this year...(click to see it bigger).

[ wahoo! ]

I am SO excited to announce that the main studio website has been given an overhaul...and the best news of all is that there is a BRAND NEW website just for NEWBORNS!!!  You can visit the newborn site by clicking here or by visiting the main splash page www.jessicapasson.com.

The main portrait website has been updated with all *new* galleries featuring many never before seen images as well as all new information sections and new product images!  Check it out TODAY!

And because I can't post without an image, here is a peek at the entrance to the newborn site (showcasing one of my favorite images from a recent session) from the main site splash page!