There are currently 90,098 pieces of children's clothing available on Esty.  And most of them do not have photographs that differentiate them from the crowd of other knitters, embroiderers, sewers and such.  For my client, Irish Woolen, I knew that her woolen sweaters and hats were gorgeous, but nevertheless needed something more to help them stand out from the crowd.

These are some samples of the concept I think we will be going with after a final okay from the client. (Please note that these images have not been edited as I normally would and the location-- a nearby bike path-- is not typically one I will be choosing for the real images.)  When I work with someone, even an Etsy client, whose photos size, number and basic color scheme are all dictated by the site, I try to keep in mind the feel and look of that shop and create images that fit that client.  I also look at typical listings of like items and think of what I can do that will showcase the unique selling points fo my clients products and how to showcase those selling points. 

I know- I'm a bit late for Thanksgiving- even a bit late for Valentine's Day, but I have a brief break in between projects right now as I wait for some woolen sweaters I'm imaging winging their way across the Atlantic.  I am- of course- handily filling up my time with working around the house, garden plans for the coming spring, sewing, working on marketing materials and just playing with my Little Man.  I thought that I would pause and take a minute to observe a tradition in the Weston family and in our circle of friends back in Michigan.

The holidays are always so hectic that our small group from church has taken to celebrating Thanksgiving after all of the running around has ended and placed it at the end of February.  We're talking a complete American Thanksgiving meal- Turkey, mashed potatoes (typically Jim's area of expertise after I managed to cut my thumb pretty good while peeling potatoes one year) cranberry sauce and pies for dessert. 

Here is a preview of what I am working on for Jason, over at Reveal Design. I am so excited to work with my first furniture client and to photograph such unique and beautiful choices of wood and other upcycled comoponents of his designs.

I am excited to announce another Etsy product photography client-- RevealDesign-- who actually hails from Minneapolis as well, but was found through Etsy.  RevealDesign creates upcycled furniture such as coffee tables using old washbasin legs, and my personal favorite, cutting boards made from Minneapolis trees that have fallen due to storm damage and feature antique collanders set into the piece. 

I am excited to begin working with him. Due to the time that it takes to create each unique piece of furniture, I will be working on a piece by piece basis.  I can't wait to begin work!

I am delighted to announce a new customer of Carrie Weston Photography-- IrishWoolen of Etsy.  She is a knitter from Dublin who creates sweaters for babies and children.  Formerly a knitter for the traditional retail market, she is now venturing out into the world of Etsy and has contracted me to handle the product photography. 

It is always a delight to work with a fellow Etsian, and I can already feel the soft wool of the baby sweaters in my hands!  Be sure to check out her shop,  IrishWoolen is just getting started, but is sure to have a bustling store soon.

I was recently asked by Tracy, the leader of GEMS (the girls' group at Faith) to take the photos for the annual Ladies Christmas Tea.  I had a blast; it was great to get to shoot so many different groupings of mothers/ daughter and friends and of such a wide variety of ages. 

I think for some of the ladies this was one of the few opportunites of the holiday season to sit down and enjoy the presence of their daughters and friends where they were not responsible for food, presents, transportation, relatives, schedules, etc.  It was great to be part of the pampering and to help them feel appreciated and loved. 

In a sudden decision that left employees and customers alike stranded, Kiddie Kandids- photography studios commonly found in Babies R' Us stores-- declared chapter 7 bankruptcy last week. 

This has left many families with their photographs stranded in limbo and likely never to be found again, even for those who have already paid for prints.  Many families cannot afford to simply go to another studio for a reshoot. So Carrie Weston Photography has decided to offer a discount for these stranded families in the Minneapolis area. 

If you can offer proof-- a reciept, gift certificate or other proof that you have been photos or unreimbursed studio fees from Kiddie Kandids I am offering a:

Free Sitting Fee (One Hour on location or in my home studio)
One free 8 x 10 photograph of your choosing
15% dicount on all prints. 

I cannot bring back the photos that are missing or capture those unique moments that are gone, but I feel so badly for all of the families affected by the Kiddie Kandids Bankruptcy and hope to capture new moments.  (Or recreate those Christmas pictures of your Little One's first Christams which are missing.)

Contact me at:
612-424-3916
or weston_carrie@yahoo.com