:) my Indy and Short Round.

Hi friends!

I want to try something new out at my house before I actually make people pay me money for it. If you are willing to be my photographic guinea pigs, then come to my free apple portrait party!

Details:

When: Sunday, Sept. 13th

Where: Otis Orchards, aka my home in Kenmore

time: starting at 9am and ending whenever people stop showing up

what is it? I'll have an area set up for some portraits, and we'll have apple cider, apple cakes and beer and bread and maybe chili.

what I need: People! Families or kids, as long as you guys will be amicable to my posing ideas.

what you get: a relaxed and fun portrait session, your password protected online gallery to peruse your pictures and two free 5x7s out of the deal!

Please RSVP to let me know if you think you can come. Feel free to repost this to your friends and family.

And my shoot last year with Samuel and Albert:

I know I have some military wives and members on my FL, can you help me out? I got an email from someone wanting to use some pictures I did of a military family. Here is her information:


(name)
Visual Information Specialist
US Army Family and MWR Command
Headquarters is under BRAC so we are in the process of moving from Alexandria, VA to San Antonio, TX.

She also sent her supervisor's name, telephone and email address as well.

Here are the military photos she wants to use.

So does anyone know anything about the US Army Family and MWR Command? Is this legit, will I not feel bad about giving them permissions to use my photos in their ad campaign? Also, if you know of any LJ or otherwise communities I could ask this in, I would appreciate the help! Thanks FL!

Hey local Friends List! If you know anyone who fits this bill, please direct them to me, thanks! (this is just copied from what I posted to seattle

I am looking for expectant parents who are heavily tattooed. Arm sleeves, chest pieces, full back tattoos - the more the merrier! Mom or dad can be tattooed. Specifically I want to do some newborn shots with parents showing off their tattoos (so there will be some tasteful shirtless shots of parents, and nude shots of baby). I am also looking for parents who are interested in some urban setting newborn shots as well and are agreeable to putting their baby in some different (but safe) locations.

In exchange for a model release for me to use your images, you will get a free photoshoot and some free prints from the session. I am looking for newborns up to two weeks in age (6-10 days is my preference), so if you are currently pregnant and fit the description, that would be GREAT. We could book your shoot for a week past your due date. If you just had a baby, contact me right away!

Here is some examples from my most recent newborn session so you can see the type of "typical" newborn photographer that I do. I am looking for something a little edgier and a little more urban.

Contact me through my website or email me at alex @ AlexNguyenPortraits.com.

Thank you Friends List!

I promise I'll come back to respond to comments when I have some more time, but thank you to everyone for their support and reading through all my whining. :)

I have a new photography blog! Blogspot and I just weren't getting along the way I wanted us to, so I moved to WordPress. Check it out! Let me know if you find any issues or have comments, WordPress is not as user simple as blogspot but it is infinitely more customizable. :)

Hey Seattle area peeps! I am offering up a mini-photography shoot for those of you who don't want to commit to a full package! Please spread the word, for LJ friends I will also include an additional 8x10 for free, just mention LJ. :)

March Mini-Sessions

mini-sessions will be booked for 30 minute slots for Saturday March 21st, 2009 and Sunday March 22nd, 2009

there will be 5-10 final images to choose from in your proof gallery

mini-session can include up to 3 children only

the mini-session includes 1 8x10 and 2 5x7s

the low price of only $65 for the entire March Mini package!

More details are on my blog and you can book a session on my website today!

Thanks for spreading the word and helping me out with my business. :)

Btw, does this image work? Can you read it, or is it too busy? Thanks for the feedback!

I got to meet nwc_orca and her new baby boy this weekend. Her daughter is in Samuel's preschool class, and I was chomping at the mouth to do another newborn shoot. (so if any of you know of seattle area newborns, refer them to me!) This little guy was three days old during the shoot, and boy all he wanted to do was nurse from momma! But I got a couple of sweet shots. The blog post here.

Serious baby is so serious

Hi LJ peeps! I'm holding a contest on my blog. Pick your favorite family/kid photo! The winner gets a $125 gift certificate from me. Mainly it's a way for me to get some traffic to my blog and my website during these slow months.

Also, if anyone has an opinion on the new header on my blog please let me know! Todd made me resize it a couple of times because he thought it was too big. :P Also, let me know your monitor size as well.

And I realize I'm behind on the picture of the day, but I'm working on it! expect a slew of picture posts from me soon. :)

Hey LJ peeps! I'm trying something new and offering mini-sessions just in time for Valentine's Day! Most of you aren't local, but please tell friends and family about the offer. They can visit my blog for specifics as well.

Moms, do your husbands have no clue what kind of gift to give you from the kids? Dads, does your wife say "just do something creative" and you give her a WTH does that mean look? Then this is a GREAT gift idea for you, for mom and dad from the kids! Set an appointment for just your children, or for a "mommy and me" or "daddy and me" photo session. You'll get some gorgeous pictures to give your loved ones for Valentine's Day. Here are the details:

mini-sessions will be booked for 30 minute slots for Sunday February 1st, 2009

mini-sessions will be booked on a first come, first served basis

all mini-sessions will take place at my home studio

there will be 5-10 images to choose from in your proof gallery

the mini-session includes 3 5x7s and 1 set of wallet Valentine's Day photo cards

you get a 15% discount off any additional prints you purchase from your mini-session. LJ FRIENDS get a 25% discount off any additional prints!

pictures will be back in time for a Valentine's Day gift

the low price of only $65 for the entire Valentine's Mini-Session package!

Hurry and book your session on my website today!

I had the opportunity to photography the lovely erinmdmd's little girl last weekend. She ran me and her parents around Gas Works, but I got some cute pictures. These are the ones that didn't make the blog.

Full blog post here.

I've replaced her mouth with a bubble here


Look at the pigtails! Being a mom of two baldie boys I don't think I'll ever get to do this.


a rare smile without The Ultimate Bribe Lollipop in hand

I recently did a photoshoot with perimyndith and her family. I've known her since I was in 7th grade, and think her family is super awesome. I thought the session went well, and bonus! Got some shots of Vivian and the cute hobbit door

perimyndith and family


look! a smile! plus, she's totally Erin's mini-me


hobbit door. erin's hiding behind the tree to the right

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep is an organization which does infant bereavement photography and helps families capture memories with their beloved infants after they have passed. I am proud to state that I'm a volunteer photographer for such a wonderful organization.

With the Month of October being recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation holds its Annual Fund Drive for six weeks starting in mid-September and ending on October 31.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO NiLMDTS.

If you are in a place to make even a small contribution to NILMDTS, please know that doing so will continue to allow the organization to provide improved resources, training, communication, and other tools necessary in support of our amazing contingent of professional photographers who provide the gift of free remembrance portraiture to families in need. For more information read my blog post about it on my photography blog site.

I blogged about myself at my photography blog. Check it out and comment! :)

I guess I should fess up and state that I finally launched my photography website. Anyone in the Seattle area that is looking for family/children/maternity/nursing portraits done, let me know! I'm giving a special discount for friends & family - $75 for the shoot and a CD of high res images. :)

Alex Nguyen Portraits

Also, any website feedback would be great. I already know about the damn pricing table, and will tweak it better once I get more time. :)

I made a new blog specifically to talk about my photography. Go here if you want to check it out. :)

Hey party peeps! Please vote for my picture for JPEG magazine. Thank you!

JPEG submission