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christmas cards ‘09

{heather} — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:09:50 +0000

hello wonderfuls! just wanted to let you all know that you can officially place your order for 2009 christmas cards! these cards are offered to all of our clients including past portrait and wedding clients. we can use the images from your most recent session and wedding. these cards are so stinkin’ cute, many recipients end up framing them! consider them a small gift to your friends and family.

it’s not too late to schedule your holiday portrait session!!

*the deadline to place your christmas card order is november 13th* however, we can fit in new years cards if you order at a later date. i happen to love new years cards myself.

to place your card order please call the studio at 817.201.9401 {select the card that you like and feel will suite your photos best. take down the number and name of the card and contact us to place your order!}

for more information you can call or email us { info at heatheressian.com }

[PRO PHOTOGRAPHERS: you can order this set of christmas card designs right here on our design site!]

out of the studio

{heather} — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:15:48 +0000

hi friends! we will be out of the studio wednesday the 16th-19th. we will have limited access to email and will return all calls and emails on monday.

here is a little sneak at one of my new christmas card designs for this year! if you’re a photographer we will be releasing a whole new 2009 christmas card template collection very soon, so stay tuned!

if you’re one of our beloved clients or soon to be client, please be sure to set up your portrait session soon, the holidays start now! for us anyways . don’t miss out on our studio special coming up in a couple of weeks. great for maternity, kids, and christmas card photo’s of the two of you…

if you’re a fabric buff like i am, you’ll appreciate that this is my version of an ikat fabric

whoops! just noticed “holiday” is missing the “l” who needs it? your card will be corrected

christmas studio special

{heather} — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:12:29 +0000

Our Christmas studio special runs from 9/28-10/2. There are limited sessions and they will fill quickly. The session fee is discounted to $87.50 and includes a complimentary 5×7. For more info or to schedule a session visit the Contact Us page.

To see last years card designs go here. This year we will be unveiling all new designs so don’t miss out!!

custom designed senior announcements

{heather} — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:56:00 +0000

meet the new graduation announcement concept…it’s all about the senior, it’s personalized and a whole lot cooler than the typical gold adorned formal graduation announcement.

2010 seniors this could be you

a sweet coffee table book design!

{heather} — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:41:00 +0000

i had such a blast designing lynn and jon’s coffee table book! i wish you guys could see it in person the images and slide show DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE. please check out the design here

CLICK HERE

{FRONT OF THE BOOK}

{BACK OF THE BOOK}

2008. christmas. card .designs.

{heather} — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:34:00 +0000

Here are this years Christmas Card designs! You will notice some familiar faces! {I also changed some names just for fun } Let me encourage you all to get the card you like most…not the one that you think others will like. I tend to stray away from traditional Christmas decor so I think you will see that in my designs.

Please know that the last day to order your Christmas Cards will be November 22. It’s super important that this be the last day to order so that I can insure that you have them to mail out in early December. If I’ve shot your wedding or a portrait session at any time you are welcome to place an order with us!

sample slide show

engagement.sign-in. book!

{heather} — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:07:00 +0000

introducing….

the new e-session sign in book

{check out my rad new chair while you’re at it!}

Each book is custom designed to fit your style. We even create a personal monogram for you and your wedding.

Quirky fun questions to get your guests involved in your day.

A great way to reflect on your amazing engagement session as well as remembering all those who are special to you.

complete page slide show coming soon!

Christmas Card Designs

{heather} — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:20:00 +0000

Click on the images to see the designs larger

Okay y’all here are the ‘07 Christmas Card designs. Each is numbered. The ones that are designed for front and back have the same number.

Pick which design number you like and I’ll add your images to it.

CLICK HERE to see the slide show

STATIONERY GIFTS!

{heather} — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:28:00 +0000

Click on the cards to see a larger view

Hello all while I am in the midst of designing my Posh Spot site I thought I would announce a Christmas Special for Note Cards. These are 4×5 cards front and back. I have many different designs from simple, to creative, to modern, and everything in between.

a set of 24 packaged beautifully I might add

$46

after the first set, buy 3 or more and receive each additional set for $35

{for example the first set is $46 and each additional set is $35}

*these do not have to be the same design

*add round corners for just $2 a set

*colors can be changed on most designs

Gift ideas

Christmas~ great stocking stuffers, everyone loves stationery

wedding gift~ every bride and groom needs a good set of stationery with their monogram

hostess gift

birthday gift

baby shower~with the babies name on them

bridal shower

bridesmaids gift

co workers

Business~ I also have masculine designs

YOURSELF

Your choice of Fine Linen, Luxe, and Pearl papers

White envelopes are included

Let me know if you would like to see more or if you like the designs you see here.

Christmas deadline is December 5

out of state folks are welcome to order. I will be happy to mail them to you!

Letterpress unveiled…

{heather} — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:17:00 +0000

So as most of you know I’ve been crazy busy running my photography business along with starting my Posh Spot business {invitations & stationery} I think I’m a little ambitious but the Lord has placed this passion in my heart for both, so I’m going for it.

Last week as I sat hand making these letterpress anniversary invitations I found myself just tickled to death that someone is paying me for my invitations! I remember as a kid always hand making each card and cutting and pasting, and drawing. And to fast forward to now I never thought I would be lucky enough to make a business out of the things I love. That’s so humbling to me.

Two things:

1) I’m currently working on websites for both Heather Essian Portrait Arts and Posh spot so expect an announcement soon. My goal is to release both of them by November. They will be so wonderful!

2) I will be releasing a new line of Letterpress printed invitations. These are super chic and oh so beautiful. Here is the definition~ Letterpress printing is the oldest printing technique, in which a raised surface is inked and then pressed against a smooth substance to obtain an image in reverse.

If you were to see these machines that we use to print with you would think it was a part of an old train. They are over 100 years old. He actually makes a mold of the wording and design in reverse and then presses it with ink into each paper. I design a monogram that is used on either the invitation itself or on the reply cards, and then on anything else, for example: Hayley, the bride below will use this monogram to also order letterpress printed coasters as gifts for her guests. And when it’s all said and done each couple gets the exact mold that was used for their monogram as a keep sake. It all sounds so romantic to me. I will be posting Hayley’s gorgeous set next week.

Please feel free to email me or leave a comment for more info.