I mentioned in this week’s studio newsletter that I realized I had stopped writing little personal blurbs that would kick off our weekly Pink Door Post, and that it was because life has been, well…..life-y.
So what has gotten so busy in my life that tasks like newsletter copy have been put on the back burner? Well…how much time do you have? 😅
We all lead such busy lives nowadays and I think that sometimes we don’t see the changes in our lives happening until after it’s happened.
One thing I have tried to focus on this past year is being a lot more present in my everyday life. Recognizing the things shifting around me, the energy in the room, the people I am making memories with, the daily habits and choices I am making and how it all impacts my life and everyone else’s around me.
So it was no surprise to me that a few months ago I could feel some big changes on the horizon. I didn’t know exactly what they would be, but I knew they were coming, whether I liked it or not.
We announced recently that I will no longer be photographing high school senior portraits after the end of this year, and that there have also been some team adjustments happening lately as well. I will come back another day to elaborate more on those things, but I will say that these changes are huge for our studio and we are all feeling it – both the good and the bad parts.
These are some of the growing pains that my business has gone through that have not been my favorite ones to accept. But they are necessary. They are necessary in order for me, my family, and my team to continue working towards our goals and to be living our most fulfilled lives. Which is ultimately the most important thing.
Some of the other changes are on a more personal note. My son‘s dad (whom I have the absolute best co-parenting relationship with) is in the Air Force and recently received orders to Oklahoma…and has to be there by August. If you are a parent in any capacity, military related or not, you realize the impact of that news just by reading it. That is a huge change for a child. It goes without saying that there have been many sleepless nights, tear-filled conversations, gut wrenching decisions, and soul-searching discoveries as of late.
To top it off, my “baby” just turned 12 yesterday! Some of you may know that I started my photography business when I was pregnant with Bentley. And may remember seeing him as a toddler, running around one of my older studios. Needless to say, this past preteen year has been the biggest change of all for the both of us. It’s fun and scary at the same time, and I’m holding on tight to this wild ride.
Lastly, I just want to say, because of my extremely talented and amazing team and the support of our beautiful clients, no matter what changes may come, Pink Door Photo Studio will continue to be an empowering space for women in our community, and I’m so grateful for that. ❤️
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THE REAL SHOWSTOPPERS
Whether it’s a beautiful photo of you, your senior, or your family, these wall art options will be the perfect way to show off your gorgeous photos. We have several options for your Wall Art to choose from, you just have to decide your favorite!
Acrylic Wall Art
Our Acrylic Wall Art is a sleek and modern way to display your photos. Hung with a floating mount on the back of the acrylic print, these pieces hang effortlessly for a chic and clean look. We know it may look like glass, but we promise this material is a sturdy acrylic, which you’ll be able to feel once you come in to pick yours up!
Framed Wall Art
Our Framed Wall Art may be a classic, but it’s also uniquely customizable to you! When you decide that a framed piece is the product for you, we’ll have frame samples in-studio for you to choose. Not only that, but you’ll have the option to choose your photo mat. This is optional white space that’s placed in the frame for stylistic or practical reasons. Whether you want one large photo, or a collage of images, our Framed Wall Art gives you all of the options!
Ready to snag yourself one of these gorgeous pieces? Click the button below to schedule your call with us to book!
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OUR FAVORITE PRODUCT OF ALL…
Albums
We thought we’d start by talking about our favorite product that we offer at the studio, albums! These signature albums are heavy, high quality books that will perfectly store all of your images from your session. One of our favorite aspects of these albums are their ability to be customized by each client. From size, to thickness, to cover material and color, to album embossing, there are so many ways to personalize your album to make it yours.
Albums are available in sizes 5×7, 8×8, 10×10, and 12×12, so you can decide how large your images will be able to print. Our 5×7 album is what we call our “Little Black Book”. This album is bound in black leather and makes the perfect little gift! For the other album sizes, you’ll also have the choice of many of our album cover materials and colors, ranging from various velvet and leather materials. These covers have stunning colors of all kinds, so whether you’re wanting something neutral or bold, you can find it here. Lastly, you can choose if you’d like your album’s front cover debossed with a personal message, name, or date in a font and color of your choice!
Once you’ve chosen you album’s customized style, your photos will be beautifully laid out in-house by our Head of Production and Design, Riley! She’ll ensure that your photos are perfectly placed and arranged to contain all of your gorgeous session images for a lifetime.
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AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT!
Hear me out!
We include professional hair and makeup in our session for two reasons:
First things first. Our studio equipment, cameras and lenses, are top of the line, baby! They have this magical power to pick up every pore and hair on your beautiful face (no one wants that though, am I right?). Our Glam Squad knows how to do you right! Having your hair and makeup done hides any imperfections you may have on the day of your shoot and helps accentuate your bone structure, eyes, etc… which in-turn makes for a striking end result!
The second reason is that Boudoir can be a little intimidating for most people which is totally understandable. Boudoir shoots here at Pink Door Photo Studio are an experience. We aim to make it as relaxing and stress free as possible for you. You just sit back and relax, let our Glam Squad do the work for you.
Most women walk through our door on the day of their session anxious for their shoot, but we’ve found that all melts away once their hair and makeup is done! Your confidence gets boosted when you look in the mirror and see your bombshell curls and makeup.
Take a peek at our Glam Squad girls. Go ahead, stalk them on the Gram, we won’t tell.
No matter who is there on the day of your shoot, we promise you will love the results. So go ahead, click that little button below to book your session and get your glam on!
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PINK DOOR ROUND UP!
Each member of the Pink Door Photo team plays a major role in giving each and every client their dream experience, so let’s get to know each of our gals!
Brianna – CEO + Photographer
The founder and visionary for all things Pink Door Photo. In 2012, Brianna started “Brianna Gamble Photography” out of her home and shot anything and everything she could get her lens in front of. Through years of photo shoots and crazy experiences, her heart set on high school senior portraits. After becoming the most sought-after senior photographer in the Northern California area, Brianna continued to expand her skills and brand into the boudoir and branding genres! 10 years later, the Pink Door Photo founder is still shooting, dreaming, and scheming for her next big project!
Tamika – Photographer + Retoucher
Tamika may be our lead boudoir photographer, but her talents don’t stop there! Before Tamika joined the Pink Door team in 2020, she was a professional hair stylist. You could say she just has a passion for helping women feel their most beautiful and confident! Tamika not only shoots most of our boudoir clients’ sessions, but she also works behind the scenes as a skin-retoucher and photo editor.
Bre – Hair + Makeup Artist
Bre is one half of our incredible glam squad, professionally trained in makeup and hairstyling! Since 2020, Bre has been glamming up our boudoir and branding clients, helping them to feel flawless AF throughout their shoot. When Bre isn’t perfecting our clients at the studio, she’s traveling for weddings and body-builder conventions as a full-time artist!
Kristen – Hair + Makeup Artist
Kristen is our newest addition to our glam squad! Kristen specializes in hair and makeup for our senior clients, which means she’s up at 5 o’clock in the morning, bringing the natural glow to our high school seniors. But don’t worry, our boudoir and branding clients can still get glammed by Kristen too! Outside of the studio, Kristen is also a super talented bridal makeup artist!
Riley – Head of Production
Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, Riley has joined the Pink Door Photo team in California to lend her artistic eye and editing skills as our Head of Production! Riley is an insanely talented artist both with a paint brush and with a computer. Her experience in graphic design and her creativity makes her the perfect gal to handle all things editing and design! From photo editing client sessions in photoshop to creating our entire Pink Door website that you’re seeing now, Riley does it all!
Lindsey – Program Manager
If you’re a member of our Senior Sorority, then you definitely recognize this beautiful lady! Lindsey is our program manager, which means she is in charge of all things Senior Sorority. From organizing events and photo shoots to leading our internship program, Lindsey is our go-to gal. As a full-time grad student, Lindsey is also a gal-on-the-go. When she’s not at the studio, she’s probably in class or on some epic trip!
Sicilia – Studio Assistant
Ever since Sicilia joined the Senior Sorority in 2018, she has been a super helpful member of the Pink Door Photo fam. During her years in the program, Sicilia volunteered for tons of senior events + interned for the studio as a high school student! As a now-full-time college student, Sicilia assists with a ton of tasks around the studio. If you’ve ever dropped by the studio to pick up your gorgeous print order, you probably have met Sicilia and her sweetness!
Sam – Director of Marketing + Retoucher
Ever since shooting her senior session with Brianna back in 2016, Sam has been along for the Pink Door ride! Beginning as our production coordinator, editing photos and ordering beautiful client products, Sam has learned the ins and outs of almost every Pink Door position. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara in 2021, Sam transitioned into her current role as Director of Marketing, although, she still lends a hand with photo editing from time to time!
Ready to become best friends? Use that button below to schedule your consultation call with us!
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HEY GIRL, HEY!
Welcome to the Pink Door Photo blog! We think you’re like… really pretty, and we’re SO excited you’re here! Let us introduce ourselves and what this blog is all about…
WHO ARE WE?
Pink Door Photo is a female-focused, creative team that celebrates all women in every season of their lives through empowering photo shoot experiences. We inspire our clients to know their worth and be their own kind of beautiful. We like to say that a session with Pink Door Photo is like the perfect self-care day with the best friends you haven’t even met yet! We pride ourselves on offering luxury portraits while also being the ultimate hype squad for our clients!
WHAT’S WITH THE BLOG?!
I know what you’re thinking, do people even READ blogs anymore?? We’re sure hoping so! This blog will be the go-to spot for all things Pink Door Photo, so we encourage you to follow along every step of the way. We’ll be sharing some juicy details, advice, stories, and photos to help everyone that wants to learn more about the Pink Door experience! This will be the place to get all of the prep you need to feel confident and excited to work with us, whether you’re interested in Boudoir, Branding, Senior Sessions, or our Family Sessions!
We hope you’ll join us every week to read up on the latest Pink Door news and get inspired to join this girl gang we’ve got going on! Ready to join the fun? Click that little button below to schedule your one-on-one phone consultation with us and get your dream session started!
