Christina's Blog

Did you know that I design and create birth announcements for many of my newborn and Baby Love Collection clients?  I’ve been working on announcements for several clients recently and wanted to share a few design examples with you today.  I love creating these cards, because it gives me the opportunity to design something very special and unique that shows off a beautiful image or two from your session and makes it super-easy for you to share your favorites with friends and family in print.  Cards are professionally printed on either a satin, lustre or pearl cardstock, which provides a high-quality look and feel you’ll love.

The design process is simple – you choose a favorite image or two from your session, share any color preferences you have (maybe the colors used in your nursery or colors that coordinate with your selected images) and a general idea of the style you like:  do you want something classic, sweet, modern, or fun?  Then I create a few design ideas for you to choose from – minor adjustments can be made from there.  This same process can be used to create any type of card you have a need for, such as birthday invitations, Holiday cards, or even custom family note cards and it makes for a really special keepsake for family and friends!

These days there are many ways to order birth announcements, either from an online site or a local printer, but you are usually limited to choosing from mass-produced templates.  If you’re looking for something a bit more creative and personal, my custom-designed boutique announcements might be perfect for you!

I know it’s only March, but with the beautiful weather we’ve been having it’s the perfect time to start thinking about Spring portraits. As you may know, I do much of my work in the studio, and creating that “classical painting” look is definitely one of my favorites – but there is just something so magical about taking a child’s portrait outside in the Spring-time. They are free to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, and that inevitably leads to genuine smiles and laughter – and a lovely image that really captures the spirit of childhood. If you’ve been putting off having a new portrait made of your children, now is the time! The bonus is that we have a new line of custom portrait jewelry in the studio, along with our well-loved Boutique Collection and Bucket Family handbags – these are truly fabulous gift ideas for Mother’s Day, both for Mom and Grandma. It’ll be here before you know it – Dads, are you listening?

I am scheduling outdoor sessions from now until the end of May throughout the Triangle, including locations at Duke Gardens. Please give me a call to schedule your session soon!

Take a peek at the new Jewelry line, as well as the Boutique Collection and the Bucket Family bags. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call – I’m happy to give you all the details and help you plan the perfect portrait session and gift!

Are you looking forward to the holidays?  I am!

This year at Copperlight Art we’re offering something new, and we’re raising funds for charity at the same time.  I hope you’ll join me for our 1st Annual Holiday Portrait Charity Event.  This portrait session provides you with beautiful holiday portraits of your children at a great price and provides much-needed funds to a local charity for children.

I’m offering two different holiday sets for you to choose from this year.  My “Winter Wonderland” features  a sparkling scene of white, silver and gold.  Imagine snow-covered branches glistening in tiny lights and crystals… a magical sight perfect for a winter portrait.  Formal clothing is beautiful with this set, and white, black, red, and hunter green clothing look best.  This set even looks good with casual clothes!

“Christmas Wishes” and “Dreaming of Santa” both feature a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with piles of presents just waiting to be opened.  Gather your little ones around the tree for an unforgettable holiday portrait that you will treasure for years to come.  Christmas PJs look great with this set, as well as clothing in the traditional colors of red and green.

I am thrilled that my “Dreaming of Santa” sessions will enjoy a surprise visit from Santa himself! Our Santa sessions are very limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis – you don’t want to miss this opportunity if you have little ones and this is a great alternative to the long lines at the mall.   My goal is to capture a beautiful moment including Santa in each of these sessions, even if I have to sneak him in the background while little ones are distracted – I want to give you a portrait you will cherish.  (Though I know those shots from your childhood of Santa holding a crying baby can bring back funny memories!)

Our Holiday Portrait Charity Event will take place on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22.  Please call to schedule your appointment soon!  This time of year, when everyone’s beginning to imagine the perfect gift, I think we’ve found it—capturing enduring family images and providing funds to help children in need.  Isn’t that what the spirit of the holidays is all about?