class of 2010 coming soon!
March 15, 2009
Hey everyone. We’ve been getting a ton of requests for the class of 2010 stamp and I am excited to finally say, it will be released Wednesday!!!
and…
It’s set 1 of 3. Each set will contain 15-20 stamps and all 3 will be released over the next 2 weeks.
Also, just want to say that we’re still around and going strong. Both Marci and I, mostly Marci 
, having been experiencing HUGE growths in business and that has taken much of our attention the last few months. We love l’elle, but will admit, our businesses come first, which sometimes, leaves little time to work on l’elle stuff. We’ve been doing a bit here and there and will release new products as time allows.
Which reminds me, we have a new designer and her products, some wonderful collages, will also be released this week.
Until then….
Come vote for Marci….
July 1, 2008
I am so proud of her and this is very well deserved!
Marci has been nominated as one of the best photographers in Indy. She needs your votes to win though. Yes, you got to register, but she’s totally worth it.
*** Click her to vote Marci as Indy’s best photographer!!! ***
Update on the workshop
June 25, 2008
Hey everyone. Just wanted to give a quick update on the workshop. Due to recent weather in the mid-west, Marci’s schedule has been insanely crazy busy right now. Between being super busy with 2008 & 2009 seniors, she has had to deal with damage to the outdoor studio because of all the rain and flooding. We have not had the time needed to finalize anything and to move forward with the workshop unfortunately. It is still the plan to do one, but the timing has been pushed back so we both are able to focus on our businesses during this crazy time. I didn’t want anyone to think we were ignoring them or not planning on the workshop still. Thank you for understanding and being patient. For those who have emailed, we have your names and you will be the first to receive information about the workshop before it is published on here. Thanks again
A little note regarding purchases
June 7, 2008
It has happened a few times now where someone makes a purchase and either myself or Marci is not notified by PayPal. Typically when a transaction occurs, an email is sent to us letting us know about it. This does not always happen though, so please, if you do not receive an email for you to download your items within 24 hours of purchasing, please send us an email to either mounts622@hotmail.com or marci@marciralphphotography.com
Also, please make sure that the email your paypal account is attached to is the email address you wish for us to send the information to.
Thanks for understanding
Sharing a review: Class of 2009 stamp
May 29, 2008
Dulce Phelphs of Dulce Phelps Photography, recently shared this on an online forum and I was thrilled beyond words, when I saw the class of 2009 stamp on her images. I love the way it looks. I asked if we could showcase it on L’Elle and she thankfully said yes. Also said this is what her seniors are saying about the stamps:
“FYI the feedback that I am getting from my reps on these stamps is that they are “amazing” “cool” and “fresh” “
Another update!
May 15, 2008
Hello again. First off, want to say a HUGE thank you to all the wonderful and positive comments about L’Elle Couture and to those who have purchased our products thus far. Lots of great feedback and we truly appreciate it.
Second, still have not forgotten the big announcement. Currently, both Marci and myself are knee deep in last minute 2008 seniors. This week starts my wind down, thank goodness and I know Marci is booked solid until the end of the month. Amazes me that so many seniors wait until the last minute. Soon, 2009 are going to popping through the door just as 2008 kids are walking about!
Once we both have a moment to breath and put our heads together to finalize things, we’ll reveal the announcement. Right now, I don’t want to say too much because nothing is in stone and I don’t want stones thrown at us for us not delivering on time. Hope you all understand.
Again, thank you for the continued support of L’Elle Couture. Until next time…
Corey Civetta: Spotlight Photography #3
May 1, 2008
Name: Corey Civetta
I live in: right outside Atlanta, GA
Website: main: www.coreycivetta.com seniors: www.seniors.coreycivetta.com
Blog: www.coreycivetta.com/blog
How long have you been in business? 3.5 years
How long have you been shooting senior sessions? I shot a few random seniors when I first started my business, but I’ve been focusing on them more the past 1.5 years. They are definitely my favorite!
Describe your style: Fresh, funky, and FUN! I am definitely not into traditional senior portraits with oversized numbers and swings covered with fake flowers. GAG! I take more of a fashion approach and love to try new things! I am also very laid back and love to goof off!
Your drug of choice: Canon or Nikon? Canon
Your most embarrassing photographer moment: Recently, I was digging around in a closet to look for something before a session. My make up artist and I were talking to my client once she arrived when all of a sudden my MUA “smoothes” the side of my hair and said something about frizzies. Later, she told me I had a rather large dust bunny on the side of my head!
Oddest thing you take on a shoot or have in your camera bag: The Gary Fong lightsphere thing gets me plenty of weird looks …
One thing you cannot live without? Definitely my kids. I love ‘em to pieces.
What or who inspires you? My faith, my family, and pretty much everything I come in contact with.
5 things you have to have on a senior session:
- excitement + creativity = lots of fun
- gum - my way of freshening up before a session
- bottled water
- real shoes (afraid to wear flip flops because I climb a LOT during sessions)
- some sort of funky chair
Most visited website or blog: flickr.com - love all the variety and inspiration over there!
Things I still feel I need to learn: I’d love to learn more about Photoshop because I am definitely not using it to it’s full potential.
My guilty pleasures: Sugar-Free Dove Dark Chocolates with Raspberry Creme - YUM - and of course, almost anything from Starbucks.
How do you stay focused and or organized? What?! I’m supposed to do that? Great. I think I need to add that to the “things I still need to learn” …
Weirdest thing in your car: Hmmm … with 4 kids, anything is possible! Maybe my air freshener that has Kip holding a LaFawnda sign (Napoleon Dynamite).
Your favorite reality show: So You Think You Can Dance - I can’t wait for it to start up again!
The newest fashion craze that you LOVE or HATE and why: I LOVE the longer tees and the longer shorts but some of the babydoll shirts are far from flattering.
What’s in your ipod? A huge variety - I can’t even begin to list all of the styles. I especially love music I can dance to, though - slow or fast.
Your favorite beauty products? Anything Arbonne - amazing products!
If you were a F*R*I*E*N*D who would you be and why?
Rachel, Monica, Phoebe. Ross etc. Hmmm …. I’ll choose Phoebe. She cracks me up and I love her songs … lol
Your secret desire for 2008: Non-photography related, I’d really love to finish choreographing a song I have had on my heart for over a year now. I am going to dance it while my oldest daughter “signs” it. As far as my business goes, I really do need to work on that focused and organized thing … LOL
Introducing: Lime Couture
April 16, 2008
Marci has done it again. An incredible paper pack, 18 papers to be exact, that are sure to make you thirsty for a margarita or two, LOL!!!
Check it out…under Papers.
p.s.
big announcement coming soon. Stay tuned!
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Another announcement…ILP Group Buy, http://ilovephotography.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=295206&st=0#entry3146722
Also, wanted to make mention to all the emails we have received recently. If you have not received a reply, no worries. Your information is recorded and we email you as soon as the information is released. Thank you sooooo much for all the inquiries, support and love we have received thus far. You all are awesome!!!
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ETA (April 18, 2008): For some, the link to the group buy is not working. I will post the information here for those who want to participate. If you are wanting to be included, please leave us a comment with what items you want. Thank you!
It’s open house and we want you to see what we have available!
First…paper packs by Marci
- Purchase any 3 of the below paper packs (minus Florish) for $60
- Purchase Florish for $50
- Purchase any 3 paper packs + Florish for $100
For more details about each paper pack, http://www.leellecouture.com/the-warehouse/backgroundpapers
Next…Simplicity Album Actions & Geometry album action by Erika
- Purchase 2 Simplicity action sets for $55
- Purchase all 3 Simplicity action sets for $75
- Purchase Geometry for $35
- Purchase all FOUR album action sets for $100
For more details about the album action sets, http://www.leellecouture.com/the-warehouse/album-action-sets
Last…for those just starting out in the business and want to have the best possible start…or those who simply want to get organized, our business forms. Normally $75
- Purchase the whole photographer’s packet for $55
For details about the photographer’s business packet, http://www.leellecouture.com/the-warehouse/business-forms
The details…
8 people for each group buy set (a set is defined as: Paper Packs by Marci, Album Action sets by Erika, or Business Forms)
Payment information will be given once we have 8 people for each set
Group buy offers expire on April 31, 2008
Any questions, please ask!
Big News coming soon…
April 13, 2008
Just a little note for those who are watching the blog. Big announcement coming soon!!!!!
Lane Crabtree: Spotlight Photographer #2
March 31, 2008
{The Questions} My name is Janice Lane Crabtree…Janice to my customers and Lane to my friend…and I am from Canal Winchester, Ohio – BUCKEYE country!!
The website: www.janicecrabtreephotography
.com
1. How long have you been in business? 4-1/2 years
2. How long have you been shooting senior sessions? 4-1/2 years. I learned early on I didn’t like kids or brides – hehe! While I really do love children, I found my niche early on with seniors – I love teenagers!
3. Describe your style: It’s funny you would ask that! I was recently working on an assignment and I actually asked that question of my peers and clients. Many of them had the same answers I would have said – clean, fresh, creative!
4. Your drug of choice: Canon or Nikon? Canon
5. How & when the photography bug bit: I’ve painted and taken photographs my whole life – it wasn’t until recently that the photographs outweighed the painting and it has now completely replaced it!
6. My most embarrassing photographer moment: It might have to be the time I fell off a ladder onto railroad tracks at a client shoot, or maybe it was the time I fell off a ladder onto a playground, or, I don’t know, maybe it was the time I fell off a ladder in my studio!! Do you see a pattern here? I apparently bounce because I’ve never been hurt and more importantly, neither has my camera!!!
7. I can’t live without: Iced tea – even my customers bring it to me! On a serious note, my family – they are sooo supportive of me and my quest to become the best photographer I can be!
8. Inspiration: Everything around me – I think most creative people are like that – we tend to look at everyday things a little differently!
9. Five things I have to have on a senior session:
- Make-up bag
- Bug Spray – I like to shoot near water!
- Baby wipes
- Gum – for me, not them!
- Flip flops – in case I want them to go someplace I would worry about their shoes or being barefoot!
10. Most visited website or blog: www.pro4um.com – I love the inspiration and friendships there!
11. Who do I want to be when you grow up? Photographically? Tim Schooler, Fuzzy Duenkel, Kirk Voclain – the female versions of course! Personally? I would most like to be like a friend of mine – Elmo Kallner. I always say his mommy raised the nicest, most caring human being on the planet!
12. Things I still feel I need to learn: The technical side of shooting – I’m more of an intuitive shooter!
13. My guilty pleasures: I eat one square (ok, maybe two) of dark chocolate a day. I read somewhere dark chocolate was good for you and I’m sticking with that theory!!!!
14. How do I stay focused and or organized? That’s an easy one - I don’t! I think that creative side of me prevents it (and I’m sticking with that theory too!)
15. Weirdest thing in my car: A broom! I use it on shoots to clear cobwebs, dirt, and small creatures! My husband tells the seniors it’s my “ride” in case the car breaks down!
16. Reality show addiction: I love American Idol but I think it’s because I have a smidge more time to actually watch TV this time of year! I have a hard time with the crazy auditions portion but am addicted to the rest! I would love to be able to sing and admire anyone that can. I maintain that I ruined my daughter’s chance of carrying a tune because I sang to her as a baby and she probably thought that’s what real singing should sound like – eeekkkk! I also love America’s Next Top Model – not necessarily the drama but the photo shoots intrigue me.
17. The newest fashion craze that I LOVE or HATE: I have a love/hate relationship with the bigger, babydoll type tops and dresses. Love them – they are adorable and can hide a multitude of sins! Hate them because I have to make sure I don’t make someone look bigger than they are!
18. Country music and classic rock currently fill my ipod!
19. Your favorite beauty products? Bare Escentuals and Victoria’s Secret Lip Gloss!20. If I were a F*R*I*E*N*D who would I be and why? Probably Ross – I’m kinda clutzy and a little on the shy side.
21. My secret desire for 2008 – I recently lost a few LBS and want to lose 20 more. It’s a challenge I’m going to put up on my BLOG – hopefully if I have people keeping track of me, I’ll do it! That and photoshop – I’m not that great at photoshop! Of course, if I learn to liquefy, I can just do that to myself and not lose that 20 lbs!!!!
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