Heather Essian Portrait Arts - Part 3
Jun 21 2010

abby wisner {child}

this was a dreamy session…one goal of mine for my business as i move forward is to start incorporating more themed shoots. this type of shoot will undoubtedly take more time to accomplish and more money for props (for lack of a better word.)  but i believe the outcome can be more artistic, and will really take a portrait session to a whole new level!  what’s better than an antique bed surrounded by big trees for a session?

abby is the daughter of a wedding photographer friend of mine cristina, of  cristina wisner photo.  this was my second time to shoot sweet abby. those of who have been to the studio you might remember the HUGE canvas photo i have of a little girl walking in a field.  that’s abby!  one of my favorite portraits.

    I love this shoot! Inspiring! The little girl is such a doll and your vision is fantastic.

    charlena

    they are beautiful… I have a white four poster bed that i am going to take apart soon, if I were in Tx, i’d say you could have it… I am going to do the same kind of shoot outside with my little girl, i would love to get one of her jumping on the bed.. I think it would be adorable..

    thank you all for such sweet comments! <3

    Christina Martinez

    Heather, These are Gorgeous! I still stalk your blog – I eww and aww at every new posting.
    One of these days when I save my pennies I would love for you to photograph our little Loela. :)

    These are sooooooo beautiful!!!

    These are absolutely stunning. Wow.

    thank you friends! cristina brought the gorgeous bed frame. it was bound to be a great session! :)

    Seriously one of the best children sessions I have ever seen. So angelic :) Stunning work, Heather :)

    Adorable! Last photo is killer, too! It’d make a stunning canvas. :)

    Oh my…this is so precious!! It makes me want to go and hug my favourite teddy bear!!!

    love these, and knowing Abby in person, you captured her beautifully!

    absolutely beautiful!!! Each image takes my breath away!

    Jodi

    stunning. ’nuff said.

    Oh my word! These are gorgeous! You did an incredible job Heather! So so pretty!

    deni d.

    i got teary. what a beautiful little girl and what wonderful photos. she is a model for sure!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!!! Abby is a beautiful girl and you are a great photographer!!

    We love these so much! So hard to choose when every single shot captures the beautiful girl we love. Thank you Heather. You always know how to get my girl to just be herself. *hugs*

    Simply AMAZING!!!! I LOVE every single one :)


Jun 9 2010

studio announcement! {shared space opportunity}

hello friends! there’s been a lot of baby talk flying around here lately.  in case you’re just tuning in we’re expecting a baby girl this fall! with all of this baby talk present jim and i have been seeking God’s heart for us and our business…before you *gasp* no, we’re not closing the doors, we’re simply cutting back :) .

we will not be taking any portrait sessions come this september through the winter so that i can get ready to be a mama. many of you know that we have a beautiful studio space in the near southside of downtown fort worth. we will continue to have this studio space and are interested in sharing the space with another professional.  preferably someone in the arts industry.   it will be open to all wedding professionals!  we are super flexible and will only be needing it during the days and again, these days are open.

if you or someone you know might be interested please shoot us an email with your questions!   if you’re serious about pursuing the idea let’s grab some coffee and talk!  the sky is the limit with this space.  don’t let anything hold you back, we would love to chat with you.  it’s possible that we will only share it with one other business, and it’s possible that it could be perfect for those who are needing to meet their clients from time to time.  our space has a “meeting nook” complete with a flat screen prepared to be hooked up to your laptop, which can allow you to show your clients slide shows of your work.

the building is a gorgeous fully renovated historic building.  we have an awesome restaurant, cat city grill right below our studio that jim and i like to frequent often (a great place to take your clients after a consult.)  there’s a certain buzz around the magnolia area with many unique, really tasty restaurants up and down the street.  i’m sure you can tell by now how much i love this place!  it really is a great place to have a business.  we are blessed to have many plano, and dallas area clients who gladly drive to our studio, so don’t worry if you have a large dallas clientele.

please email us at info[at]heatheressian.com

here is our beloved studio:

**UPDATE**

we’ve partnered with Vera Green Productions a talented all green event/floral design business in sharing our studio space.  we couldn’t feel more blessed and excited!

    Lauren Reilly

    I am studying interior design at Baylor, and may I just say I love all of your furniture, fabrics, and your chandelier. Where did you find it all?

    Photography is my favorite pass time, but I have had no training in it, and am clearing up room in my schedule to take a course my senior year. I am in love with you style…pure, whimsical, and vintage. LOVE.

    I hope God blesses me in my future just as he has blessed you in yours.

    Lauren Reilly

    I am a studying interior design at Baylor University, and I am in love with your furniture and fabrics and chandelier! Where did you get it all?
    Also…my favorite hobby is photography, but have had no training. I am opening up room to take a course on it senior year. I want your style :) and I want photoshop!

    You are so talented and I hope God blesses me in my future as he has blessed you in yours.

    What a beautiful studio!! I love all the furniture too!

    This would be an answer to a PRAYER if you lived in my city! And your space is stunning!!! I can’t believe you’ve never shared photos before! It’s GAAAAAAWWWWWJUUUUUSSSS!!!!

    samantha bagdasarian

    oh I’ve never seen your studio; it’s adorable! I can’t wait to see the house!

    Dang. I wish I was still in the 817! I would have JUMPED at the chance to share space in your adorable studio!! <3

    Your space looks so beautiful! Congrats!


Jun 8 2010

zach & tracey {associate wedding}

another beautiful wedding photographed by our awesome associate shooter jennifer! tracey and zach had a gorgeous morning wedding at the piazza in the village. i absolutely love the light in the chapel at the time that they got married. enjoy friends and family!

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congratulations zach and tracey! it’s been so fun working with you guys!

    Wow! Heather & Jennifer great work!! I love how all of these images turned out! And Tracey…you’re simply beautiful : )

    Tracey

    Heather, Dear! I’ve looked at these pictures no less than 20 times the past twelve hours… It was truly the best day of my life. I will cherish these always! I have LOVED sharing your beautiful blog with my sweet friends and family! Thank you!

    STUNNING venue + details … and love it when a bride has a pretty hanger!

    Raechel

    Great pictures!!! Tracey looks beautiful & Zach looks so handsome. Can’t wait to see the rest of them! I love the one of them in the car.

    Betsy

    Wow!!! These take me back to the best day of Tracey Leighton’s life!!! They are awesome, Heather. Isn’t that son-in-law of mine so handsome? I can’t wait to see them all. Thank you!!!!!!! (My Jim was perplexed by the picture of her shoes. Ha! He’s kind of old school. Doesn’t get it–at all, bless his heart.)
    And CONGRATS on your news! Right when Tracey told me you and Jim are going to have a girl, I KNEW what she was going to say before she said it! I just knew it!!! You will be wonderful parents! She will be a very lucky child.


Jun 8 2010

jennifer {bridals}

jennifer was married this past weekend! congratulations jen! her dress is so beautiful and unique, i love how different it is…









May 27 2010

candice & greg {e-session}









    loving your style! beautiful session. She is gorgeous….. love the blurred shot! and the b&w’s!

    Yay!!!! More blog posts!!!!

    She is gorgeous!! These pictures are just so happy. Love that.