I brought Momo into my GoggleWorks studio the other day to get ready for a really fun freelance job that I have coming up. I needed a small, furry model, and Momo fit the bill perfectly! Momo is a 2-year old Shiba Inu with lots of personality! Plus, she doesn't break the bank - she works for treats, such as dog biscuits and Starbucks whipped cream.
Here are a few shots from our test session in the studio. Thanks for your help, Momo! (Big thanks to my daughter Akina for being the treat handler!)
I know with Halloween still a few weeks away, it's a bit early to start thinking about winter and Christmas. The weather finally started cooling off to fall temperatures over the past few days, and where I live many of the leaves haven't even started changing colors yet. However, due to a booked fall calendar, I had to offer my Christmas mini sessions a bit earlier than usual this year. All of my sessions sold out for this past Sunday, and both repeat clients and new clients came to visit me from near and far. (Some families were local, and some drove all the way out from the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas!) I had six different backdrops to choose from, and each of my sessions turned out great! All of the kids were so much fun to work with - I even had to dodge snow balls that made their way right to my camera lens! (These kids had great aim!)
I'm so thankful for my clients who made the time to drive out and visit me at my GoggleWorks studio in Reading yesterday. It was such a pleasure photographing your children and spending time with your families. I hope you enjoy these previews from your session.
If anyone else wants to get in on the action, I still have some openings for my mini sessions being held on Friday, November 3rd! Click here for more information or to book: http://carriekizukaphotographyllc.bigcartel.com/product/winter-christmas-studio-mini-sessions
Up now - the Jines Family! I had the honor of capturing some lifestyle photos for them in their home outside of Philadelphia after Charlotte was born earlier this year, and I was thrilled when they signed up for a Christmas mini session! Charlotte has grown so much since I last saw her, and she is developing quite an amazing personality! She was my last client of the day, and I haven't stopped smiling since. I hope you enjoy these fun previews as much as I do!
I know with Halloween still a few weeks away, it's a bit early to start thinking about winter and Christmas. The weather finally started cooling off to fall temperatures over the past few days, and where I live many of the leaves haven't even started changing colors yet. However, due to a booked fall calendar, I had to offer my Christmas mini sessions a bit earlier than usual this year. All of my sessions sold out for this past Sunday, and both repeat clients and new clients came to visit me from near and far. (Some families were local, and some drove all the way out from the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas!) I had six different backdrops to choose from, and each of my sessions turned out great! All of the kids were so much fun to work with - I even had to dodge snow balls that made their way right to my camera lens! (These kids had great aim!)
I'm so thankful for my clients who made the time to drive out and visit me at my GoggleWorks studio in Reading yesterday. It was such a pleasure photographing your children and spending time with your families. I hope you enjoy these previews from your session.
If anyone else wants to get in on the action, I still have some openings for my mini sessions being held on Friday, November 3rd! Click here for more information or to book: http://carriekizukaphotographyllc.bigcartel.com/product/winter-christmas-studio-mini-sessions
Up now - the Pittman brothers! This family was one of my first clients when I just started offering photography services, and I have had the honor of watching these two awesome little men grow up in front of my lens! They are always so full of energy and joy, and I'm already looking forward to our next session together, whenever that may be. Thank you so much for stopping by!
I know with Halloween still a few weeks away, it's a bit early to start thinking about winter and Christmas. The weather finally started cooling off to fall temperatures over the past few days, and where I live many of the leaves haven't even started changing colors yet. However, due to a booked fall calendar, I had to offer my Christmas mini sessions a bit earlier than usual this year. All of my sessions sold out for this past Sunday, and both repeat clients and new clients came to visit me from near and far. (Some families were local, and some drove all the way out from the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas!) I had six different backdrops to choose from, and each of my sessions turned out great! All of the kids were so much fun to work with - I even had to dodge snow balls that made their way right to my camera lens! (These kids had great aim!)
I'm so thankful for my clients who made the time to drive out and visit me at my GoggleWorks studio in Reading yesterday. It was such a pleasure photographing your children and spending time with your families. I hope you enjoy these previews from your session.
If anyone else wants to get in on the action, I still have some openings for my mini sessions being held on Friday, November 3rd! Click here for more information or to book: http://carriekizukaphotographyllc.bigcartel.com/product/winter-christmas-studio-mini-sessions
Up now - the Bowman grandkids! Their grandma reached out to me a few days ago because the planets were aligned and they all happened to be in town at the same time I was offering my mini sessions! I'm so glad they were able to find the time to stop by my studio for some photographs!
I know with Halloween still a few weeks away, it's a bit early to start thinking about winter and Christmas. The weather finally started cooling off to fall temperatures over the past few days, and where I live many of the leaves haven't even started changing colors yet. However, due to a booked fall calendar, I had to offer my Christmas mini sessions a bit earlier than usual this year. All of my sessions sold out for this past Sunday, and both repeat clients and new clients came to visit me from near and far. (Some families were local, and some drove all the way out from the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas!) I had six different backdrops to choose from, and each of my sessions turned out great! All of the kids were so much fun to work with - I even had to dodge snow balls that made their way right to my camera lens! (These kids had great aim!)
I'm so thankful for my clients who made the time to drive out and visit me at my GoggleWorks studio in Reading yesterday. It was such a pleasure photographing your children and spending time with your families. I hope you enjoy these previews from your session.
If anyone else wants to get in on the action, I still have some openings for my mini sessions being held on Friday, November 3rd! Click here for more information or to book: http://carriekizukaphotographyllc.bigcartel.com/product/winter-christmas-studio-mini-sessions
Up now - the McNeil Family! This is my 3rd year in a row photographing their family, and I had a great time, as always! These kids rock, and always put a smile on my face and in my heart.
I know with Halloween still a few weeks away, it's a bit early to start thinking about winter and Christmas. The weather finally started cooling off to fall temperatures over the past few days, and where I live many of the leaves haven't even started changing colors yet. However, due to a booked fall calendar, I had to offer my Christmas mini sessions a bit earlier than usual this year. All of my sessions sold out for this past Sunday, and both repeat clients and new clients came to visit me from near and far. (Some families were local, and some drove all the way out from the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas!) I had six different backdrops to choose from, and each of my sessions turned out great! All of the kids were so much fun to work with - I even had to dodge snow balls that made their way right to my camera lens! (These kids had great aim!)
I'm so thankful for my clients who made the time to drive out and visit me at my GoggleWorks studio in Reading yesterday. It was such a pleasure photographing your children and spending time with your families. I hope you enjoy these previews from your session.
If anyone else wants to get in on the action, I still have some openings for my mini sessions being held on Friday, November 3rd! Click here for more information or to book: http://carriekizukaphotographyllc.bigcartel.com/product/winter-christmas-studio-mini-sessions
Up now - the Dibeler Family! These two adorable guys are packed with personality. I have the pleasure of hanging out with them and their awesome mom and dad all winter, because we share a mutual love for snowboarding! Thanks for driving all the way out here from Harrisburg!
I know with Halloween still a few weeks away, it's a bit early to start thinking about winter and Christmas. The weather finally started cooling off to fall temperatures over the past few days, and where I live many of the leaves haven't even started changing colors yet. However, due to a booked fall calendar, I had to offer my Christmas mini sessions a bit earlier than usual this year. All of my sessions sold out for this past Sunday, and both repeat clients and new clients came to visit me from near and far. (Some families were local, and some drove all the way out from the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas!) I had six different backdrops to choose from, and each of my sessions turned out great! All of the kids were so much fun to work with - I even had to dodge snow balls that made their way right to my camera lens! (These kids had great aim!)
I'm so thankful for my clients who made the time to drive out and visit me at my GoggleWorks studio in Reading yesterday. It was such a pleasure photographing your children and spending time with your families. I hope you enjoy these previews from your session.
If anyone else wants to get in on the action, I still have some openings for my mini sessions being held on Friday, November 3rd! Click here for more information or to book: http://carriekizukaphotographyllc.bigcartel.com/product/winter-christmas-studio-mini-sessions
Up now - the Gumba Family! These guys always bring so much energy and laughter to my photoshoots! I'm so glad they stopped by... and I LOVE that they wore matching Christmas pajamas!!
I know with Halloween still a few weeks away, it's a bit early to start thinking about winter and Christmas. The weather finally started cooling off to fall temperatures over the past few days, and where I live many of the leaves haven't even started changing colors yet. However, due to a booked fall calendar, I had to offer my Christmas mini sessions a bit earlier than usual this year. All of my sessions sold out for this past Sunday, and both repeat clients and new clients came to visit me from near and far. (Some families were local, and some drove all the way out from the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas!) I had six different backdrops to choose from, and each of my sessions turned out great! All of the kids were so much fun to work with - I even had to dodge snow balls that made their way right to my camera lens! (These kids had great aim!)
I'm so thankful for my clients who made the time to drive out and visit me at my GoggleWorks studio in Reading yesterday. It was such a pleasure photographing your children and spending time with your families. I hope you enjoy these previews from your session.
If anyone else wants to get in on the action, I still have some openings for my mini sessions being held on Friday, November 3rd! Click here for more information or to book: http://carriekizukaphotographyllc.bigcartel.com/product/winter-christmas-studio-mini-sessions
First up - the Shirk Family! I have been photographing Abbi since she was a newborn, and it's such a joy to be able to watch her grow up.
Last week, I had the honor of hanging out with the Wisotsky Family in my GoggleWorks studio! We were there to document the arrival of their newest family member, 9 day old Emilia! I had photographed Charli's newborn photos when she was born, and I was thrilled when they reached out and asked me to capture Emilia's, too.
This is such a fun family, and they were absolute troopers in my hot studio! (I always crank up the heat for my newborn clients so that they stay comfortably warm during our time together.) Thanks for sweating it out with me, and thank you for all the smiles and laughs! Here is a small collection of some of my favorite photos from our morning together. I'm throwing in some outtakes as well - they may not be the portraits that end up hanging on the wall, but they are the photos that capture the realness of the moment... and usually end up being my personal favorites!
Welcome to the world, Emilia! Congratulations again, Wisotsky Family! I have a feeling that Charli and Emilia are going to be best friends as they grow up.
(Big thanks to my mom for assisting me, spotting for the froggy pose so I could create the composite image, and sweating it out along with us in the studio!)
If you ever happen to be in Reading with some extra time on your hands, stop by my studio at the GoggleWorks and say hi!
Everything happens for a reason.
Last weekend, on a whim, I suggested that we stop by the GoggleWorks to see if there were any studio spaces currently available that would be perfect for setting up my studio. (I've been thinking about it for a while, but now the timing just felt right.)
As we walked around, I saw a few spaces on the 3rd floor that I thought might work, and I made a note to see if they were available. Then we made our way up to the 5th floor. Even though this area is away from most of the other artists and has a different "vibe" than the studios on the 2nd and 3rd floors (no natural exposed brick, less of the warehouse feel that I liked), I wanted to check it out anyway. I'm so glad I did!
As we arrived, the person who was currently renting Studio 541 was in the process of moving out. Literally, they were moving out that minute of that hour of that day. I couldn't believe it. I couldn't have timed my random visit any better! I had walked by this space a handful of times before and was always in awe of the size of the space (it's actually two separate rooms), and the gorgeous natural light that comes in through the windows. The wooden floor and high walls are pretty amazing, too. And, it was opening up THAT DAY! I had always pictured myself in that space, whenever I had walked by during previous visits. I thought to myself there was no way that this space wasn't already spoken for.
As soon as I got home, I emailed the GoggleWorks and inquired about the three spaces I was interested in, hoping at least one was still open (and hoping beyond all hope that 541 wasn't already spoken for). I heard back two days later - All three were open! Then I asked about the rent, hoping (but doubting) that it was something that I would be able to fit into my budget. It was. :)
And, since I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, I jumped on this opportunity to rent Studio 541. It's happening! The lease is signed, the security deposit and first month's rent have been paid, and the lease begins ON MY BIRTHDAY!! How freaking awesome is that??? I get the keys on April 11th, and then the real fun begins! After I repaint the space and furnish it, I'm going to be hosting an Open House. You are all invited! I can't wait to celebrate and share my excitement with you!!
Thank you so much for your support over the years. I still can't believe this is happening! (And my family is pretty stoked that my photo gear is moving out of the house so we can reclaim a lot of space and start making our house look like a home again, instead of a studio.)
I am so stoked.
Everything happens for a reason.
P.S. Starting April 11th, my studio address will be:
201 Washington Street
Studio No. 541
Reading, Pennsylvania 19601