Moving Means Downsizing! - Frames

With our upcoming move and scaling down on my studio portion of my business I need to release some of my favorite props, backgrounds, frames, etc. With the beauty of the Sierra Foothills I can't imagine a big calling for studio portraits. lol

As it is crazy busy to move out of state and to keep what little sanity I have left I cannot

post pricing on everything. If you see something you like, please research it, offer me a REASONABLE price, and send me an email. Karyn@ksfphotography.com

Happy hunting. Items will need to be picked up in the next two weeks. :)

Frames! I love Frames. I think of them as jewelry for your images, or accessories. You know The shoes matching the purse! lol

(Look for other blog posts detailing other items.)

A 10x10 Image in 16x16 Frame
$35

D  15x15 GNP Frame
$20

B 16x20 $55 & 11x14 $35

C 2 15x15 GNP thin black frame
$20 each

E 5x20
$35

F 12x29.5 GNP Modern Black Frame
$35

G 16x20
$35

H 16x20 GNP Frame
$40

I 20x20 GNP Black Modern
$40

J 8x16 large beaded frame
$50

K 26x26
$75

L 16x20 Large Ornate
$45

M 20x24
$75

N 4 - 8x8 Quad Have another one in a lighter color too
$95

P 20x24
$85

Q 16x20
$45

S 16x20 rope
$45

T 16x20
$45

V 16x16
$25

W 11x26
$65

X 20x24
$35

Y 11x14 GNP
$25

Z 16x20
$35

AA 15x34 1 10x10 & 2 8x8's
$75

AB 15x34 GNP
$95

AC 11x14
$20

AD 16x20 Silver
$35

AE 15x15 GNP Silvery Bronze
$25

 Dang! I Didn't know I had so many frames. lol Well, you know we girls like our shoes.

I'm Moving Home!

Well,  California's pull was just too strong. It has called us back, but not to Sonoma County,  this time to the Sierra Foothills in California. We have visited Lake Tahoe on many occasions since childhood and it has always appealed to us, but I'm too big of a wuss to live in the snow, so we decided that the foothills would be a perfect fit. The beauty of Lake Tahoe with only light snow.  This is our front yard to our new home. Yes, we are truly blessed.

We are so excited for our new adventure. Excited to be close to family & friends, vegetarian options at restaurants lol,  causal living, and my local sports once again. Go Niner's! Go SF Giants! lol

At the same time I will greatly miss my life in Texas. It took me a good five years to feel like Texas was home and I have had some of the best times of my life here. I love my new friends who have become my family. Love you Liddie like a sister, and my dear friends I will truly miss you more than you will know. I'm hoping you will all come out to visit us. Our doors are always open. Great place for a Fab Four social, and you know who you are!

Thank you Texas for the wonderful memories. I will truly miss you.

Good Night Sweet Prince.

Today is the 20th anniversary of my dear dad's call to heaven. Stanley Sarganis And, honestly it has been a really hard day for me. You would think after 20 years the sting of his loss wouldn't be so strong. But, it is and will always be. The love for a parent will never go away.

I feel robbed of not having the last 20 years with him and that my kids were too young to remember him. He would have had so much fun being a Pappou. I envisioned him teaching my kids to ride a bike just like how he taught me. We spent hours out front of the house with him running beside me so I wouldn't fall. He wouldn't quit until I mastered the art of bike riding.

My dad was very talented in many ways. He was an upholster, mechanic (he could fix anything), artist, wood worker, able to make designed items out of leather (I still have a beautiful purse he made for me), a great cook and just a wonderful, caring, loving man.

All I have is my memories like ones of him teaching me to ride a bike and of course photo's of him. Though, I wish I had more photographs of him to cherish. He didn't like his picture being taken and I was still so new to the photography industry and busy with two small kids.

How I wish I could go back and fix that. I have one photograph of the two of us that I took during a photography class and experimenting with lighting. I also have one photograph and my mom and dad together when they were younger.


And, I'm professional photographer! You know the saying the cobbler's wife has no shoes. So, I'm begging you take photograph's of your loved ones.  I don't care that they don't want to be photographed. Beg, plead, tell them my story, whatever it takes. You will  never be sorry having those precious photographs.











Here are my favorite photographs of my dad that I would like to share with you. These are from 1945! I love these so much. Look how   Handsome! :)

Here is the photograph I got my dad to pose for me while I was taking a photography class. I'm estimating 1980ish. Oh, how I cherish this. Love his unruly eyebrows and curly hair. 

These two photographs are from the end of my wedding and my absolute favorites. And I know the exact date! June 1982. I've never seen my dad in a "party" mode before. He was having a good time dancing and goofing off. 

Thank you for letting me share my wonderful dad with you and in doing so I hope that I can save someone else the pain of not having photographs of their loved ones. So get the family together NOW and make some wonderful memories to cherish.

ps - Write the date on the back! 

Santa & Me Special Holiday Portraits!

Can it really be that time of year again? Yep, it is, and I can tell because I am already working 10 hour days. lol I do love this time of year and I do love to be busy.

What's new and exciting this year is I have connected with a beautiful children's boutique in Old Downtown Rockwall named Peek-A-Boo Avenue. The boutique is owned by a mother/daughter team, Cindy and Kinzie.  They are delightful to work with and the clothes they specialize in are fun, unique, and adorable. And, dare I say perfect for portraits.  I'm really looking forward to this year's Christmas Portrait Special.

November 8th & 9th

104 E. Rusk Street

Rockwall, Tx 75087

Here are the details:

Yes, you are Santa or your spouse. Whoever is more in the Holiday Spirit. While you are putting on the Santa Suit I will photograph the kids in a more traditional portrait and then switch gears to you wearing the Santa Suit with the kids. Don't worry, I'm only using your arm, partial lap, etc to give the hint of Santa. But, it is fun to capture mom or dad dressed like Santa too. And think how much more your children will be relaxed not posing with a stranger. If your kids have outgrown wanting to be with Santa, no worries, we will just photograph them.

We have also added a Santa & Me Contest into the mix for a little extra fun.  Please read the flyer below for more details on our Contest and Specials.

 I have captured some wonderful images from past years that I would love to share with you!

This cutie wanted to be Santa herself!

All sessions will be by appointment only and photographed at Peek-A-Boo Avenue. Prepayment for the creation fee is required to reserve your time slot. Creation fees start at $75 for a mini session and $95 for a mini family session. Packages start at $90.

November 8th & 9th

104 E. Rusk Street
Rockwall, Tx 75087

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment please call me at 469-338-5904 or email karyn@ksfphotography.com. 

Or if you looking for wonderful newborn and children's accessories, bedding, and clothing

please stop by 

Peek-A-Boo Avenue in Old Downtown Rockwall.

Merry Christmas!

Happy 23rd Birthday to my Sweet Girl, Cate.

I can't believe it has already been a year since I blogged her 22nd birthday. Seems like just a couple months ago. lol

Well, today is her 23rd and we played around in the park across the street from my house this morning trying to capture a new headshot for her portfolio.  We only had time for a few quick shots and here is my favorite.

 July 2013

You have blossomed into a wonderful, caring, talented young adult. Love you sweet girl.  So happy you decided to come to Texas to celebrate your birthday. Always glad to have you home.

And for fun.... here are a few younger images of her.

July 2011 Her 21st!

July 2011 Her 21st!

I love how much of a goofball you are. I love that you are not afraid to have fun wherever  you may be and not care about people seeing you.  I took her to the liquor store on her birthday and she was grinning from ear to ear.

Sept 2011

August 2008 First day of School

My mom would always take a photo of me with all of my brothers on our first day of school and I have kept that tradition alive every year that the kids were in school. Love it. Thanks mom.

2002 Cate and Conner with their cousins, Sarah and Hannah

2008ish Cate with her Dad 

I love that you write me cute little notes on my desk for me to find. Makes me smile. I love that you still sleep with Elmo. I love that you skype me regularly. I love that you are an animal activist. I love you.
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

Do you Believe in Soul Mates?

Do you Believe in Soul Mates? I do! Especially, since I am celebrating my 31st wedding anniversary today. Thirty-Six years total. I was only 17 and Russell was 19. Ok, stop it, don't do the math on how old we are. lol

I crashed a Terra Linda High School Party with two of my girlfriends and Russ was the first person I saw when I walked into the party. My heart did a fast pitter-patter. I thought he was so "foxy".  lol

We talked that night for a long time and I bought up how I use to own a horse and how much I missed horse backing riding. He casually asked if I would like to go horse back riding with him. That was our first date, and years later I found out how terribly afraid he was of horses. Poor guy. He put up a good front for me.

I thought it would be fun to take a stroll down memory lane like I have done in the past for our kid's birthdays. I wish I had access to more photo's to publish but we are in New Hampshire and Boston this week celebrating our anniversary. So, I apologize for the iphone photo's.

Prom.

Halloween. 1979-1981 ish

June 19, 1982

Greek Orthodox Church, Ignacio Ca

What you can't tell from the picture is that Russ broke his ankle the weekend before the wedding and he is hopping around on one foot to get into the car. And yes, that means we got married with him on crutches.  He was a real trouper. You should have seen him trying to Greek Dance.

Strumming by the campfire. 1982-1983 ish

We would go camping and sit by the campfire and he would play guitar and sing to me. Russ taught me to love The Beatles. He still plays the guitar everyday and occasionally serenades me.

Sax Player for the band Common Men 83-85 ish

I photographed the band and also captured this one of just him. Always been one of my favorite photo's of him. I would guess 83-85' ish. Be sure to put the date on the back of your photographs. You think you will remember... but you won't.

One of our many trips to Lake Tahoe. 1983-86 ish

Russ also introduced me to the love of sailing. We eventually bought a 16' Hobie Cat Sailboat and towed it to Lake Tahoe to go sailing. So peaceful sailing on that gorgeous clear blue water. 

Lake Tahoe. 1983-1985 ish

My wonderful, sweet family. 2009

We are so blessed to have two amazing kids. I couldn't image our life without them. Love you more than you will ever know. My sweet kid's Cate and Conner.

The lion and the lion tamer. Halloween 2009.

Still singing. 2009

He's building shelfs for my new studio. Again. This is my third studio.
Thank you honey, you are the best. 2012

 

Family portrait 2012 with Zero and Zeus. Love those dogs!

Punta Cana 2012.

New Year's Day 2013

  I will have to add more photo's between the early 80's and 09.  Lots of fun and love between those years. We are so blessed to have grown in the same direction at the same time. We will visit an art gallery and always love the same piece. All of my memories include him.  I have been with him more than half my life and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love you more than when we first got married. You are my love, my life. I look forward to many, many more.  You are my soul mate.