kellee smith

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Random Stuff...

In an attempt to catch up my brides and all of my friends out there on what is going on right now, here is a bunch of RANDOM STUFF!

OFFICE! I have been getting e-mails from my friends about sending over some pictures of my office remodel, so I wanted to get those posted! I told everyone I was remodeling and I posted teasers when I was in the middle of it, but never showed everyone the finished product. SO SORRY!!! There are still some things I want to do, but for now, this is where we are!



In an attempt to show you the entire small space - I put on the fish-eye!




I love to be in this space - which is a good thing because I spend a lot of time in here... It is also a really fun space to meet with my clients. I really love the way it turned out!

This is my killer new 2 1/2 inch 20X40 metallic canvas wrap I just got for above my door.


Did I already say killer?


Also, let me tell you about some of the fun things that I am working on!

PRICING! Pricing, and all of my bride information is going to be changing in the next 30 days. I am so excited about my new collections. I have put a lot of time into creating the perfect collections for my brides. If you want to take advantage of the current prices you have to act NOW!

WEBSITE! I am working on a new website! That too should be ready to go in the next 30 days (maybe even sooner). I have some fun and unique things that I am doing on my site that you will not see ANYWHERE else. I CAN NOT WAIT - and it has been a really fun project to tackle!

BLOGGING! If anyone is interested in a specific subject for a video blog let me know! I would like to start doing some video blogs just here in my office, but need to know what you guys want me to talk about!

EDITING! Megan is working like a mad woman to get all of the editing completed. She has a lot of projects on the way, and her computer was having some problems for a while which set her back a bit! She is back on track and the weddings should start posting ASAP!!! If you have any questions on time frame feel free to shoot me and e-mail and I will let you know the estimated completion date! Typically it is 4 to 6 weeks after your wedding and we are right on track with that.

WEDDING SHOWCASE! My next social event will be the upcoming Wedding Showcase. It is on October 11th at the amazing Riter Mansion. If you have not been to the Riter Manson that alone is worth stopping by to see. They have done an incredible remodel and in my opinion are THE BEST reception center in the Cache Valley area. This will be a great event. I will be there to meet with you and be available to schedule and conduct consultations right there. The absolute BEST vendors in town will be participating including Urban Flora, Culinary Concepts, Avonlea Bridal Boutique, and many many more! It is only $5.00 per person to attend. You can check out any new information at their blog, but don't miss this event and help spread the word! I can't wait to see you there!


SPECIALIZING IN WEDDINGS! Fall is always a very busy time for family pictures and Christmas Cards. I have had so many people contact me to schedule their family sessions in the beautiful fall leaves. So, I wanted to update everyone as to what my plans are!

I have spent a lot of time determining what I want to do for the future of my business. I am so happy with how things are going at this time! I love what I do and I love working with all of these amazing brides. However, I have determined that the other photographic work that I have been doing takes away from what I am best at! So, at this time I am unable to accept any families, babies, or seniors! I am officially specializing in wedding photography. I have some amazing fellow photographers and friends here in the valley that do spectacular work with babies, children, families, and seniors! If you would ever like recommendations I have some fantastic ones - so do not hesitate to contact me for that! For all of you brides out there I am officially ALL YOUR'S!!!! Wow, that feels so good to say! I am excited to specialize in ONLY WEDDINGS!

TIME TO BREATH... I am taking a long weekend to spend with friends and family and will be back in the office on Tuesday the 2nd. I have 11 shoot and 2 weddings in the next 10 days after I return, as well as several weddings that Meagan will have ready to post! They will be coming quickly, so check back often. I will see everyone next weekend, and have a wonderful and safe Labor Day!

**Let me know what you think of the office and give me some ideas if you want me to do a video blog. Anything from photography questions, equipment questions, or how to pick locations, lighting, anything... If you want to hear me talk about it let me know!

14 comments:

Mickey Family said...

wow!!! that looks amazing! Is that your home? Or do you have a studio space? and I LOVE your metallic canvas! I am getting a HUGE one with our family pic we had taken a few weeks ago! :) Yippee! they are the best!

Bethany Jackman said...

gorgeous office kellee!!! i love your work. thanks for the comments, you are the nicest ever.

Kellee Smith said...

Hi Heather, It is in my home. I have debated weather to do a studio space, but with two young kids this works so well for me that I see no reason to move my business out of my home. I want it to feel like an office space, but as inviting as a home!

Anonymous said...

Did you hire a decorator? It is beautiful and goes together so well!

Darla said...

Super Classy!

Unknown said...

hi there. just wanted to let you know how sweet it was for you to leave a comment on my blog. i am in awe and love with your work and it means so very much to me that you shared nice thoughts with little ol' me. i have so much to learn and love being able to look at other's work and dream...

beautiful pictures.

Carin Davis said...

absolutely GORGEOUS!!! i love the furniture and especially your images!!! so STUNNING!!!

Emily said...

I love all your photographs, they are just all so beautiful!

Kellee Smith said...

I am totally laughing about the decorator. I did have a decorator but she was unpaid!!! I live next to my best friend and she helped me a ton! Her house is AMAZING! Megan my candid shooter has great style as well and weighed in on EVERYTHING! We all worked well together! It was a fun little project...

Rebekah said...

I love the office!! Wowsers!!

Chelsea said...

love it! I want to see that metallic wrap in person... and congrats on the weddings only announcement, sometimes we have just just do what's best for ourselves:)

Amanda said...

Love it! your office is killer!

Cascio Photography said...

I am officially jealous of your gorgeous office... SOMEDAY! Thanks for all the great comments on my blog... I love hearing from you and it was so fun to run into you at Kohls! I am really excited to see all of your posts and the VIDEO BLOG!! AHHH! I will be a regular on that for sure... I will have to think of some questions to ask ya :) Oh and if you wouldn't mind sending potential clients (families, babies, seniors) my way I would love you forever! Thats great that you are going to do what you love the most... CONGRATS on everything!

Chellese said...

Hi Kellee,
Not sure you'll remember me, but I'm Isaac's sister. I talked to you about photography at Isaac and Ashley's reception. I've been following your blog and admiring your work. I'm excited about your video blog idea and was hoping you might do something about how to post BIG pictures on your blog (resizing, html code and all that technical stuff). I love your new rotating blog headers - all the pictures are great. Thanks again for sharing your expertise with me that night. I really appreciate your generosity. All the best become teachers (in my opinion, at least).