Lights, Runway, Fashion!!  I am so excited about the fashion show this year with over 50 models!!  Amazing lights… screaming loud music… and the lastest fashions from Ala’s Boutique, Almost Pink, Forever 21, H&M, Action Sports, Mary Frances Limited, and MORE!!!  Get your tickets from a model or Ala’s!

Here comes Peter Cottontail…. hopping down the bunny trail… hippity, hoppity Easter’s on it’s way!

I’m so excited about Easter portraits this year because of the cute furry bunnies I have for the photographs…. Oh… and lots of carrots!  I can only imagine the excitement in your children’s faces as they feed the bunny a carrot.  We will be shooting samples this week so keep watching to see the backdrop choices and settings.  In the mean time here’s the details you’re all wanting to know.

When:  Saturday March 31st, 2012

Where? Holubek Photography  125 Puckett’s Pointe Rd, Greenwood, SC 29649

Session Times?  20 minute sessions starting at 9:30

Availability?  10 sessions in total ONLY!  I want each one to be uniquely special to your child so we are limiting the number.

Cost? $30 Retainer Fee to hold your spot

Packages?  Create your own package to get only want you want and love

Contact Number:  Karen Holubek 864-980-0217  or email us in the contact section above

Special Coupon:  The Frilly Frog in Greenwood, SC has a coupon for 12 complimentary wallets of any purchased pose when you spend $50 in their store

Don’t you just love my new GAP Holubek ad?  I’m a BIG fan of this lighting style… regardless of what you call it … fashion lighting, hard lighting, whatever it’s cool.  Most often it’s used in high fashion… a lot… and produces cool shadows and sharp angles.  (See his jaw line shadow and his body shadow).  It’s not the fun happy smiling light, but more often used for straight on serious looks like above.  Thinking back… I have NO idea how we caught so many serious shots, because we laughed all throughout this session.  Seriously… I must have told Zack he was HOT about 100 times!!!  Yeah… I kind-of lost control there, but man…. look at him, lol!!  Liz Beth… Thank you for putting up with this crazy photographer…you KNOW how much fun I had.   AND,  Zack……. you ROCK!

High school senior photographer Karen Holubek works out of Greenwood SC, and photographs seniors in Greenwood, Greenville, and Spartanburg and surrounding areas.  For more information on an Amazing Senior Session for you or your senior click the “Contact” link on the menu bar and drop us an email!  You’ll have an incredibley FUN experience … oh… and get amazing pictures in the process.  (Greenwood, SC 29649)

The above picture is one of my favorites for several reasons.  1.  It’s Caroline, my daughter.  2.  She’s wearing a pair of re-worked patch jeans we made – still LOVE them and still plan on making more!  3.  I think it’s a super great shot from 5 years ago when I first opened my photography business.

Now to elaborate a little.  Caroline is now 12!  Where does the time go?  She’s rarely in front of the camera because she’s always by my side assisting and feeding me her 2 cents on how the session should go!  Next, the pants… sometimes called mosaic pants, were a pair of jeans we ripped apart (-simplified tutorial- by ripping I mean gently cutting the threads of the inner leg seam from one side, through the croch, then back down the other leg), randomly placing and sewing coordinating patches into place, and finally sewing the inner leg seam back together.  Holy Smokes… they look so good… especially in that setting, tall dead grass, lake and blue sky, with a great photographer of course (ha, had to throw that in). As soon as I make my next pair, you bet they’ll be up here with more details because they’re easy enough for anyone to try!  Hopefully it will not be another 5 years!

Plain and simple… teens, tweens, pre-teens, what ever you want to call them have attitude too.  I know I shoot a lot of seniors… but I LOVE working with tweens too!  Middle school years are tough… drama, more drama, puberty, boyfriends, no boyfriends, acne, growth spurts, mood swings, oh… and drama!!!  Making them laugh (even though they typically prefer the serious shots), helping them to feel great about themselves and knowing that I can make them feel like a Rock Star during these emotional rollercoaster years gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside that I love. Ok… didn’t want this to turn mushy, lol, but if you have a teen or you are a teen then you know what it’s like to see them have a great day and be on top of the world!  This generation is amazing… “they embrace new, they embrace now, they embrace speed, they embrace the easiest way… which ultimately gives them more free time”….. and isn’t that what we all want??!!  This came from a great article by Jeffrey Gittomer, which really helps you to see that this generation is tuely amazing!  So yes, I love for them to come in with their attitudes, I love to push them to new limites, and yes, I love for them to feel as amazing about themselves as they really are!

For more information about having your teen, pre-teen, tween (whatever word you use) photographed with their one-of-a-kind attitude please send us an email by clicking “Contact” button on the menu bar, or give us a call at 864-980-0217.  We are located in Greenwood, SC, which is about an hour away from Greenville or Columbia SC, and also only an hour from Augusta GA.  We will help you decide what to bring, clothes, shoes, jewelry, props, etc, and help you decide which session is right for you!  The more attitude you bring…… the more fun we have!!!

You know who I’m talking about… the one that makes your heart skip a beat, flutter, and speed up.  Your body gets tingly, butterflies in your stomach that reach to your toes!!!  Whether you’re ……  going out, talking, dating, texting, friends, boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancé, in love, out of love, just married, first year, 3rd month, etc. this is for you…. and just in time for Valentines.

This is a Limited Special.  What does that mean?  It’s Special pricing, a special day, special online viewing of images, and a Super Special Session with your Heartthrob!  The sessions are being booked 45 minutes apart, with 30 minutes in the studio on Saturday, January 21st, 2012.  Your session package costs $95 and includes 2 – 5×7′s and 1 – ipix image (for mobile devices or social networking with logo) from one pose.   You’ll have 20-25 images to choose from in an online gallery with a shopping cart.  In order to hold your spot the session package must be paid in advance with any major credit card.  And… for one more Special Twist….weather permitting you can upgrade your package once you arrive which will add 10 minutes outdoors for $10 (but only available the day of the shoot b/c we’ll have to check the weather).

Now for the fine print…. you must be 18 years or older to sign for yourself, otherwise a parent or guardian must sign a release before you come or tag along with you for the fun.  Each person photographed MUST have a release.  This Heartthrob Special is for couples ONLY.  Sessions will not be rescheduled.  Location:  Karen Holubek Photography Studio located: 125 Puckett’s Pointe Road, Greenwood, SC 29649.  Email:  Karen@karenholubek.com    call or text: 864-980-0217

Post your comments or questions below and share this with your friends!  The person who makes the 6th comment to this blog post will get their Heartthrob Session 50% off!!

If you’re not one it… run – right now – to your computer and sign up, or I can send you an invite just comment below!  Pinterest is a crafty, unique, stylish assortment of images posted by people just like you and I.  It’s like looking at your favortie magazine without words and all pictures. There is crafting, home decor, fashion, photography, weddings, sewing…. seriously, anything you can think of.  I use it for inspiration on decorating my home, crafting with my kids, parties, photography, clothing, everything.  BUT.. I have to be careful because just when I think I’ve looked around for 10 minutes…. I check my clock and 2 freaking hours have passed!!!  It’s that much fun!

Click This Link to watch one of my Favorite Videos!     Susan Boyle – I Dreamed A Dream

I LOVE unexpected greatness from an unlikely place! The video above is an older one, but I can sit and watch it over and over.  Susan Boyle has an angelic voice, but who would have known!  She only needed to be given a chance, one chance, and she got it.  What a surprize!  NO One expected what they were experiencing!  Yes, it was a wake-up call and should be to all of us!  Greatness can come from anyone….. if only given a chance.  Enjoy the video and please go check out Susan Boyle’s recent recordings.

I believe we should be thankful for everything, and this time of year I love reflecting on the little thing I love.  The little things that make my day a happier place.  So, over the next 10 days (it was going to be 12 but was quickly reduced 10) I’m posting pictures of these little things, and you can tell me how much you love them too!!

Day 1

I’m thankful for Starbucks!!!!  The White Chocolate Mocha, yummy, hot, sweet, creamy, oh SO good!  But not only thankful for Starbucks but my assistant in getting this photo and his creative idea of using an elf in the cup, and then forgetting the cup all together and photographing our dog, Lilly!  Isn’t she adorable!

Click on the “Senior Model” tab above on the menu bar to apply as a

2013 or 2014 Senior Model for Karen Holubek Photography!

The deadline is quickly approaching!