New and Improved Referral Program

Looking back at all the years that I have been a photographer, I can say that about 90% of my clients are referred to me from current clients. This is so cool and such a great compliment! I am extremely grateful for all the support and appreciation and in turn want to make my referral program even easier to use. So from now on when you refer someone to me I will mail you a $25 print credit referral card after your referral books their photography session with me. All of your print credit cards can be saved and added together as long as they are used within one year of the postmark date they were received. Please take good care of your print credit referral cards – as they will be required to receive your credit. Last but not least, there is no limit to the number of referrals you make to Alison Jensen Photography, so feel free to take advantage of this offer as often as you like!

Even Photographers need a Saturday off!
This weekend was filled with birthday celebrations, Father's Day and finally getting our boat out to do some wakeboarding and wakesurfing! I thought I would share a few of my favorites!

Gibson couldn't bear to watch his Dad crash.....

A good fall is almost as impressive as a good jump!

Leo getting out for the first time this season.

Here is a sneak peek at Ayden's Graduation "Thank you" card......

Professional head shots can be fun! I'm not kidding! My goal is for you to be relaxed and having a good time so that we can capture the true you. If that means bringing a friend and sharing the session, then I am all for it! This was the case for Anne and Jen. These ladies are fabulous and fun, and the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland was a perfect location for our session. Here are my favorite images:

Anne is a perfect blend of analytical and abstract….her sharp wit seriously cracks me up. Do you see a hint of that in her picture? I wanted it to be professional – but not too serious….there is just a hint of mischievousness there.

Jen is such a classy lady –balancing the creative and fun with a wealth of wisdom in her field – talking with her uplifts me. I wanted her head shot to express her warmth and sense of fun – yet still be professional.

Here are a few more of my favorites of Anne:

A few more favorites or Jen.....

I love to capture laughter……so those images always seem to make it into my favorite's folder.

At the end of their session, the tables were turned, or I should say, the camera was turned…..on me! They laughed and laughed….. watching me squirm at being in front of the camera and not behind it.

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Be a Better Bride

My friend, Jennifer, of Taylor’d Events by Jennifer is teaching a FABULOUS class for brides, grooms, parents and the bridal party that will feature in-depth information about weddings and what it takes to plan a wedding.

These one-day classes will guide you through creating a budget and timeline, to invitations, to the last dance of the reception. Be a Better Bride is informative, relaxing and fun! You’ll leave armed with the information you need to create your one-of-a-kind wedding that fits your budget and personality.

The one-day class includes:

Morning: Learn the “nuts and bolts”
· Creating a budget
· Planning a timeline
· Creating checklists
· Timeline for the big day
Afternoon: Expert advice
· Presentations from the vendors who will contribute to your big day:
· Florists
· Photographers / videographers
· Caterers

Be an informed couple! Here’s your chance to get guidance from a professional Bridal Consultant. I’m looking forward to helping you make the planning of your wedding as fun and as stress-free as possible.

Where: Lake Washington Technical College – Kirkland, Wa.
When: Classes are 1 day and are currently scheduled for 7/25, 8/8, 8/15 and 8/22
Cost: $100/couple

Link to class registration - http://www.campusce.net/lwtc/category/category.aspx?C=&S=38
Link to Taylor’d Events by Jennifer – www.taylordeventsbyjen.com

Craig & Michelle Wedding Day

Craig and Michelle were married on a gorgeous Saturday in the Seattle LDS Temple. I captured these two images right after they came out of the temple.

I have so much fun with my siblings! This is probably why I always make sure to get fun images with the bride and groom and their siblings. The images always seem to make it into my favorite list.

I admit it, I am a push-over for a little guy in a suit - isn't he cute?

It's hard to believe what a gorgeous day we had!

There is a beatiful garden area just on temple grounds, great for a more intimate portrait.

I love a great mother-daughter portrait. Everytime I take one I think of my own daughter and wonder how I am going to make it through the day!

I like using mocha/sepia for a dramatic look.

I love Craig's smile in this one!

He was so helpful and attentive to Michelle too!

These images were taken outside their reception building. Their wedding photography is a great example of how I can customize my packages. They only wanted photography at the temple and images before their reception. I was more than happy to do this for them.

I love having fun with the wedding party!

Time to run into the reception!

Michelle and Craig - there are about 400 more images for you to preview! I will have your online gallery up by Wednesday.

Beautiful Bella
Bella is a very welcome addition to her family - joining two, very active and fun-loving older brothers. Here are a few of my favorites from her session.

Alison Jensen Photography featured in a loo....

One of my clients posted a very kind comment on my FB account about my last post (thank you Julie!) and it reminded me of a blog post I meant to do while ago. A few months ago Julie sent pictures to me of her bathroom (loo)....really?!! It happens to be her guest bathroom and she found a fun way to share some of her family images from two of our photography sessions. I think they look fabulous - and I love the colors, frames and matting that she used! I also really love the pale blue wall color that she used....fabulous! Thanks for sharing Julie!
Here are two of the images from her family session....