Nostalgia

Our Blog Has Moved

2010-02-05T21:23:00.000-08:00

Please update your favorites to our snazzy new blog. http://nostalgiaphotographics.com/blog

We will no longer be updating here - it's better over there.

Fun Resources for Brides

2010-02-03T07:22:00.000-08:00

NW Bride TV - local resource for planning the perfect northwest wedding. Featuring exclusive web videos that are designed to provide ideas and inspiration for your wedding.

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Unabashed Bliss - A Bride-to-be who loves weddings shares her ideas with other brides on the hunt for budget friendly wedding inspiration.

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Brides - regardless of the details, have fun!

It's Coming...Mark Your Calendars

2010-01-28T09:29:00.000-08:00

Be there or be square... (where did that come from??)

We're exhibiting and we'll be giving away some good stuff, you won't want to miss it! See you there.

Help Haiti

2010-01-27T07:04:00.000-08:00

40% of all proceeds from Gift Certificate purchases will be donated to the Haiti relief. This is a limited time offer (through February 15th). Purchase 1-hr or 2-hr portrait certificates for your friends or family and you will be sending $70-$128 per gift certificate to Haiti. Just 6 certificates could help 10 Haitians with shelter, warmth, basic cooking and other emergency tools for a prolonged period of time (just one example of disaster relief from Shelterbox).

Give the gift of pictures, but most importantly...help Haiti.

(Faces of Haiti)

TO PURCHASE - CONTACT US AT: info@nostalgiaphotographics.com

Extra Cuteness

2010-01-24T22:34:00.001-08:00

I just had to do a little series of this cute little girl and my fun new edits.

Can I?

2010-01-22T10:16:00.000-08:00

Can I name this photo "The Dream Team?"...Only if it makes you laugh.

In this photo...me...and my second shooter Deann, Bo9 Photography. Get your very own dose of "The Dream Team" now. Booking for 2010-2011.

After thought - for those who don't know my humor yet, we're just kidding, we don't really think that highly of ourselves. But do you think we're awesome? (only comment if the answer is yes)

Wedding Expo Spa Service Winners

2010-01-21T15:16:00.001-08:00

Thank you to Seventh Avenue Skin for your sponsorship at the Wedding Expo Jan 2nd and 3rd. Five winners have randomly been selected to receive a spa service valued at up to $60. The winners are:

Rachel Yosnizu
Terri Evans
Kristina Bahny
Cathy Schlader
Tracie Stout

To redeem your prize, please contact Stacy Lewis with Seventh Avenue Skin at (253) 508-0804

For everyone else, not all is lost - Seventh Avenue Skin would like to extend 15% off all services to those who entered the drawing and other blog readers who mention 'Nostalgia Photography' when they call. Brides, book you pre-wedding or day of services for yourself and your bridal party now. Contact Stacy for facials and other spa services or to host your first Spa Party.

Space Needle Series

2010-01-21T09:08:00.000-08:00

Reason #52 why Bride and Groom + Space Needle = Awesome!

(click on image to enlarge)

A thing for feet?

2010-01-08T09:04:00.001-08:00

I've heard several times in the last few weeks that I have a "thing for feet [or the things that go on them]." It just sounds weird..."a thing for feet?" Hmm...should I take offense? Agree? Adamantly protest? Or just admit...it is what it is....

Is it weird that I just blogged about feet??

Alex and Yumi

2010-01-05T13:51:00.000-08:00

Amongst all the chaos of the Wedding Expo, commercial job, December deadlines and lack of sleep, I still couldn't wait to get my hands on these pictures from this awesome, fun, day. Here is a little sneak peek. It was great meeting you both. What a beautiful event! I think everyone should have their pictures done at the Pike Place Market. Congratulations!!

Wedding Expo, First Day Success

2010-01-02T18:45:00.001-08:00

First day of the Wedding Show was a success. We talked to over 200 brides. We wish we could meet you all but we know some of you weren't able to make it. Remember to book your consultation by 4pm Sunday to secure your Wedding Show special. Another fun day tomorrow - booth #601...

Three Fun Families

2009-12-29T17:44:00.000-08:00

I had such a great time meeting you all. Thanks for allowing me to capture this important chapter in your lives.

New Wedding Slideshows from Nostalgia

2009-12-23T09:54:00.000-08:00

Release of new slideshows will be featured at the Wedding Expo January 2nd and 3rd. New releases, great contests and giveaways. Come see us at the Tacoma Dome - booth #601.

Photography Tip #1 - Remember Your Angles

2009-12-18T14:29:00.000-08:00

Sometimes as portrait photographers we think that fresh ideas mean new places and people but sometimes it doesn’t mean that at all. So how can you get inspired to photograph at the same location, maybe even the same client? Remember your angles.

I wondered if I’d ever let these horrifying pictures leave the comfort of my personal hard drive, but for the sake of point, here you go – your laugh for today.

(Pictures of me courtesy of Lisa Richard, Bo9 Photography and The Awkward Photographer)

Thanks to my "second shooters," you can see, I find myself in some less than desirable positions while photographing. Think of perspective from the camera, making your image create an emotion from the viewer. I love pictures that make me feel as if I’m peering into a window of a moment. So think about ways you can capture the perspective from a mother, father, baby, friend or even an animal – the way they see it, the way they remember it. This will evoke emotion from your viewer.

Look up from below, look down from above, tilt left, tilt right and crawl around, get dirty – in the name of art.

Tip to start: Try photographing the same object in at least three different angles. Which one do you like best? Why?

Questions? Ask away. And share a link to you’re new pictures – I’d love to see.

Mini Sessions

2009-12-13T09:52:00.001-08:00

Times are tough, that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice the memories. Now for a limited time (through Dec 31st) Nostalgia is offering "Mini Sessions." The perfect gift for your friends and family. Outside sessions, in the Maple Valley area, 30min for $99. Secure a session, get your gift certificates now. Contact for additional details.

Give the Gift of Nostalgia

2009-12-10T20:17:00.000-08:00

New elegant gift certificates now offered from Nostalgia. Place an order today. New specials coming soon.

Miss Cutie Pie

2009-12-04T21:17:00.000-08:00

It was great working with you all again - she's just full of cuteness!

Favorites

2009-12-01T21:26:00.000-08:00

A few of my favorites from this week.

6 Months and Growing

2009-11-18T08:27:00.000-08:00

It has been so much fun seeing how much this cute little guy has changed over the last three sessions. It was great seeing you all again. See you again in 3 months.

Day in the life of Corbin

2009-11-15T20:54:00.000-08:00

Capturing the greatness (realness) of kids.

Berg Family

2009-11-02T18:34:00.000-08:00

One of my newest, favoritest families. Such fun, and the girls are just sweethearts! Thank you for the opportunity to meet your family. It was great working with you.

Subscription via email

2009-10-30T13:27:00.001-07:00

So many ideas, so many new things. Don't miss out.

Stay up to date on all the new exciting things ahead with Nostalgia. Now you can have all our blog updates delivered right to your email inbox.

Choose the "Subscribe to Nostalgia by Email" on the right sidebar and enter your email address.

Family Fun

2009-10-25T11:50:00.001-07:00

Fun day with this awesome family. You can see the love. They are so great.

Have a great weekend

2009-10-24T07:17:00.001-07:00

Senior Chanell

2009-10-18T16:58:00.001-07:00

This was such a fun shoot. She was up for anything! It rained...a lot...but it only added to the pictures. Thanks for being so great to work with and for getting your cute shoes dirty! :)

Another Casualty

2009-10-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

We got wet and dirty, but we had fun today. More to come soon...

Druids Glen Golf Course Wedding Event

2009-10-07T21:50:00.000-07:00

The sky was perfect today!

Summer is over...

2009-10-02T13:10:00.000-07:00

The weather has changed, the leaves are turning. I think summer is officially over; at least for us Northwesterners. Enjoy the colors.

Photography Membership

2009-09-29T13:29:00.000-07:00

Every family has a doctor, a mechanic, a hair stylist; why doesn't every family have a photographer? Here at Nostalgia, we believe that every stage in a family's life is too important not to be captured. It should be affordable enough to not have to sacrifice. Each moment in life can create a memory. Unfortunately, few moments in life are captured. Emotion and life - that is what produces…Nostalgia. Invest in yourself, invest in your memories.

Nostalgia is excited to introduce a new idea to the photography industry. A photography membership. What are the advantages?

Most importantly, the investment is not overlooked, you pay into it every month, you use it when you want.
The investment is yours; use it how you wish – portrait sessions, special occasions, a gift card, put towards an upcoming wedding…
Receive discounts on services and special offers only offered to membership holders.

Have you ever considered how you’d use your own personal photographer?

Family portraits
Baby portraits. Coverage through all stages.
Maternity
Senior portraits
Family reunions
Trash the dress session
Boudoir session
Give a gift
Family day in the city? Bring your photographer.
Traveling? Bring your photographer. (read more about Destination Photography)

So how does it work?

1 year, $25 set-up fee and $25 first time payment, then choose the level of your choice:
Level 1 - $27.00/ month offers you 2 hours a year ($33.50 savings)
Level 2 - $41.50/ month offers you a variety of combinations for portraits and special occasions with 3 hours a year ($43.50 savings)
Level 3 - $56.00/ month offers you the ability to be ready for any occasion with 4 hours a year ($59.00 savings)
Level 4 - $70.50/ month offers you all you would need to cover it all and still have a little put aside for an unexpected event/occasion with 5 hours a year ($74.50 savings)

This is your own personal photography bank account, if you will. You pay in and redeem as you want. Your investment can always be redeemed dollar for dollar of current value, however you choose.

Before we officially launch this membership, we'd like to get your feedback. Please rate this by posting a comment below: 1 to 5 - '1' being you would not be interested in something like this and '5' being you would be interested in something like this. Or, leave a comment with a suggestion of what changes could be made to make it more appealing to you.

Black and White in Seattle

2009-09-29T10:07:00.000-07:00

Yes, more coffee...PLEASE!

Senior CJ

2009-09-22T13:46:00.001-07:00

Isn't she beautiful??!

Nostalgia at the January Wedding Show

2009-09-19T15:44:00.001-07:00

We're very excited to announce that we will be exhibiting this year at the Winter Wedding Expo at the Tacoma Dome January 2nd and 3rd. We'll keep you updated, but stay tuned for upcoming pre-wedding show specials and incentives to come see us at the show.

More Cuteness

2009-09-14T16:32:00.001-07:00

I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting and working with the Magruder family for the first time. I had a great time. Isn't she just a doll??

Double Cuteness

2009-09-13T20:33:00.000-07:00

I can't believe they are a year old already! Thanks Tricia and Brett for inviting me into your home again.

Monique and Allan Wedding

2009-09-07T19:40:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful day in Gig Harbor. Thanks for allowing me to share the day with you - it was great to see you both again. Congratulations!

Coming Soon

2009-09-05T08:35:00.000-07:00

The awesomeness of these little cute ones...

Tineya and Chris - Rainier Golf & Country Club

2009-08-25T12:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations! It was a beautiful day. You could tell everyone had fun. Best of wishes to you both. Thank you for allowing me to capture all your special moments on this special day.

Waikiki Beach - Oahu, Hawaii

2009-08-25T11:59:00.000-07:00

Destination "Trash the Dress"

2009-08-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peek. We had so much fun! 20 years ago she got married in a pink wedding dress. Today, she celebrated 20 years with fun pictures in front of "the pink hotel" (Royal Hawaiin) on Waikiki Beach, Oahu. Lots more to come....

Aren't These Great?

2009-08-14T14:26:00.000-07:00

I got my hands on some great products from Katomco - local mother and artist who handcrafts beautiful designer baby accessories. I'm not a mom but I am always in the market for great new items to be used as props in my baby potraits. I just love her products. Here are a few pictures of just a couple of her products. Check-out the rest of her line here.

Corbin - 3 months

2009-08-11T19:59:00.000-07:00

I love my job! It's so awesome to see how all the babies grow. This was my second session with Corbin and his parents. What a cutie!

How cute is she??!

2009-08-11T16:35:00.001-07:00

Attending her "Pretty in Pink" themed 20th wedding anniversary party, she rocked her moms prom dress - affectionately referred to as "the dirty dress"! So awesome, so cute! She'll be "trashing" her wedding dress soon...stay tuned.

Jamie and Rob - Sanders Mansion

2009-07-29T18:38:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to you both! It was such a beautiful wedding - hot but beautiful! :) Best of wishes to you and all your future adventures.

New Website Launch

2009-07-24T09:18:00.001-07:00

Well, it's going on 4 years - we thought we deserved an awesome new site and we thought you, our prospective clients, did too! So here it is: www.nostalgiaphotographics.com

Great new features for you:

With the purchase of each package will now come a password protected client log-in. This section will feature your entire collection. A great way to share your pictures with your friends and family!

Interested in upcoming specials, announcements and other fun stuff? You can subscribe to our updates here - don't worry, we don't like to be inundated with stuff, we won't do it to you either.

See my philosophy behind the design of my site here

A special feature for brides to be - Brides: What you didn't know you needed to know

We're also excited to feature two different sites now - this allows you to see a larger variety of the pictures that you are in the market for.

We're excited to hear your thoughts, feedback and suggestions.

Monique and Allan, Gig Harbor, WA

2009-07-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

Oh, so in love! Congratulations on your engagement Mo and Allan! Looking forward to seeing you again in August on the big day.

Corbin Newborn Photos

2009-06-07T19:31:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the Brodley family for inviting me into their home, heating it to 80 degrees on a 94 degree day to make Corbin comfortable and being so accommodating. It was great working with you!

Fun in the sun...hot summer day.

2009-05-31T21:00:00.001-07:00

Eating his favorite snack...."O's"

She just lost her first tooth!

California Coast

2009-05-27T19:37:00.000-07:00

Kanga the Rhodesian Ridgeback

2009-05-27T19:00:00.000-07:00

New Features Coming in 2009

2009-03-04T19:32:00.000-08:00

Here at Nostalgia we pride ourselves on keeping up on the newest trends and technology; new brides want the newest things! We're very excited to introduce new and improved dynamic slideshows with all new output options. Choose your own music and see your featured wedding collection from Nostalgia tell the story of your special day - a treasure sure to be cherished for a lifetime! You now have additional options to choose from:

Widescreen
HD and Blu-ray
You-Tube output (a great way to showcase your wedding slideshow to out-of-state friends and family)
Output to i-Phone and Blackberry

(some restrictions apply)

2009-2010 weddings booking now. Contact us about all our package options and current specials.

Nostalgia Featured at Black Diamond Wedding Show

2009-02-25T21:17:00.000-08:00

We are proud to be a featured photographer at this year's Black Diamond Wedding Show.
While we won't have a physical presence this year, we are a proud sponsor.
Look for your chance to win a raffle prize from Nostalgia valued up to $500.
Black Diamond Community Center
31605 Third Ave
Black Diamond, WA

2008-11-04T21:51:00.000-08:00

Chris and Jessica, Temple Theater

2008-11-04T14:58:00.000-08:00

Cancun, Mexico

2008-11-04T14:49:00.000-08:00

2008-07-26T22:19:00.000-07:00

2008-07-09T08:11:00.000-07:00

2008-07-08T09:30:00.000-07:00