J. Passon Artistic Portraiture

[ product pallooza ]

It would seem that about half of the year there is not enough time in the day to keep the blog updated.  We are finally just about caught up with all of the final orders for the year.  This has been an incredibly busy year and I have loved each and every moment working with my fantastic clients.  The last few months there have been so many great custom products that have come in that I just have to share them!

First up is an adorable necklace that a recent newborn client ordered.  I love that it is simple and understated...I need to order one for myself!

Next are several Session Boxes that hold gorgeous 5x7 prints from each session...I love designing these for clients and it is amazing how each and every box is truly unique for the client.

Finally, one of my favorite products!  The Portrait Folio is a classy and high end way to display your favorite prints from the session.  Custom created in your choice of colors, it is truly made just for you!  This is a quad 4x6 folio that a newborn client ordered.  When you order a quad you have several display options.  Showcase all 4 prints or choose to show just two at a time.  So versatile and full of style!

[ trim the tree, wine bottle, ornamental hook...]

With orders pouring in I thought it was a good time to show off the gorgeous portrait ornaments that are available for purchase.  These were introduced last year and were a big hit with clients. 

They are gorgeous!  The simple design with elegant ribbon allow your image to demand attention.  They come included with a gift box which make it easy to give as a gift.  Not only for the tree, these are great around a bottle of wine (gift idea!) or hanging on a ornamental hook on your wall.  After the holidays are over, you don't have to feel the need to pack it away with other ornaments, hang it somewhere you can enjoy all year long. The first two images below are the ones I ordered of each of my girls.  This year I can't decide to get one of each girl or one of them together...I just might have to order three ornaments! 

To place your order, just contact the studio!

[ custom dvd ]

I just packaged up this custom DVD case and custom DVD which has a one-of-a-kind slideshow video.  Before it was wrapped up nice and pretty and shipped off to the client I took a few pictures to share.  These are truly a custom item that are designed with the client in mind.  Each slideshow video is designed and set to music that is chosen just for that client.  Offered as an ordering incentive, the custom DVD is also available for purchase after your session.  Take a peek below at a fast-paced snippet of this video:

 

[ wall collection in action ]

I love it when clients email me pictures of the art created at their session.  A client recently sent me this picture showing some prints that she framed.  Love it!  Take some inspiration...

[ artful displays ]

One of the best compliments I can receive is when I walk into a client's home and see the art that I created for them displayed on walls, tables and shelves.  I feel like a kid in a candy store, walking from room to room and admiring each of their displays.  While at a session recently, I photographed some of the art I have created for this family.  I didn't even make it to their upstairs where there are tons of more framed prints! 

The biggest *WOW* factor are her 3 20x20 and 1 20x40 gallery wrap canvas prints.  How is that for displaying the art of life?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ gift giving ]

I just love giving gifts to my clients and try to find every way possible to do so.  There is now a wonderful gift available to clients who order press printed cards.  Order three or more sets of any type of press printed card (birth announcement, custom stationary, holiday cards, etc.) and receive a wonderful keepsake tin featuring one side of your card.  The uses for the tin are endless!  Store extra cards, special notes and cards you received from family and friends, place little treasures inside, display it on a shelf, and the list goes on! Featured here is the birth announcement of a recent sweet babe that I photographed.  His mom doesn't even know about this gift yet and I can't wait to give it to her.  Enjoy!

 

 

[ another great display idea ]

Okay, so this one comes right from me and my house...but I just had to share.  Do you have left over announcements, holiday cards or another custom card from J.Passon?  Rather than stuff them in a drawer, frame them!  Discount stores like Christmas Tree Shops, Marshall's, T.J. Max and the like, are great places to find a good quality frame for smaller prints--and they often come with mats.  I purchased this frame with a double 4x6 mat and it worked perfectly for framing each side of my daughter's birth announcement.  I did the same thing with a single 5x7 frame for one side of our Christmas card which sits on my desk. 

A great keepsake and simple way to add some art to your desk, shelf or wall.  Enjoy!

 

[ classic and timeless ]

Introducing some wonderful new products! These handmade bonded leather slip-in albums, available in 4x6 and 5x7 sizes, are a wonderful way to show off your favorite images from your latest session.  Each book holds 24 prints and also features an image on the front.  The individual prints slip into black matted pages, allowing you to remove them at any time to frame or possibly "loan" to grandma--no promises she will return it!  With a classic style, these books are timeless and will preserve your sweet family memories for years to come!

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to the Modern Image and Fine Art Session Boxes already offered and pictured below, a new Classic Session Box is being added to the product line for 2010.  This box is also handmade bonded leather and features an image on the front.  Sized to hold 5x7 prints, this box is classy and goes great when paired with The Book above.

 

 

 

 

 

[ thank you gifts coming to you! ]

I love giving gifts.  If you are a client then you probably know that!  Every year I give my clients an annual gift around the holidays.  This year things were a little crazy and the gift is more of a "New Year" gift--better late than never!  If you haven't received a package in the mail yet, you will soon...

Each client who had a session is receiving a custom calendar:

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to the calendar, two investment levels were set and some of you will be receiving this awesome customized tins filled with lifesavers.  Hmmm...the many uses this tin can have!

 

 

Those clients who reached the second investment level are receiving an amazing and wonderful ornament.  This is one of my favorite products from my new jewelry and accessory vendor.  I have two of these myself! Not just for the tree, these are ideal to give as gifts, adorn the neck of a wine bottle, hang in a window.  The quality of the image and sterling silver ornament is just too good to describe.  These are available for purchase at any time!

 

 

 

 

[ the big screen ]

I am so very excited about a new offering being added to the J.Passon product line for 2010!  How would you love to have a high resolution DVD slideshow of your session?  The slideshow is custom created just for you, featuring all final images from your session--a great keepsake for years to come.  Not only is the slideshow wonderful on the "big screen" but it comes in a completely custom DVD tin...and the DVD itself is also customized. To view a sample slideshow I have posted a low-resolution slideshow of one of my favorite sessions...my daughter and husband from last May.  This made for a great Father's Day present!  Keep your eye out for the studio newsletter in the next week for a special offering for all clients that had a 2009 session!