Oooooo C-A-T-S Cats, Cats, Cats!

What cats am I referring to?  The Wildcats of course!  Lexington’s most beloved college team is wrapping up their football season next month.  Soon enough, University of Kentucky fans will be turning their attention to the school’s uber-famous basketball team, and heading to RUPP Arena to once again cheer on the cats, cats, cats!

The football and basketball players may be the reason fans fill the seats at UK games, but the real stars are only found in the stands.  No one can help but notice the cute, little fans all decked out in their UK gear.  From tiny cheerleader uniforms and jerseys, to pom-poms and UK stickers- the kids always have the best blue and white outfits!

Check out the portraits of Jasper taken here at the Portrait Shoppe.  He is the definition of a true UK fan!  Not to mention he is undeniably adorable. Look at that miniature UK car!

Fur babies (a.k.a pets), are also known to look pretty cute in their UK outfits. Looks like even dogs are crazy about the CATS! The dogs pictured above visited the Portrait Shoppe and their owners left with some awesome portraits. After all, pets can be more challenging than kids when attempting quality portraits at home.   

Until next time, don’t forget to keep those cameras handy at UK games because you never know when your kids will present you with the perfect photo opportunity.  Better yet, bring your little wildcat into the Portrait Shoppe and let Shelly or Ryan capture your priceless memories. 

-Kallie

Fall into the Portrait Shoppe this Season

 

Right around this time of year, after the sunny pool parties and cookouts of summer have ended but just before the snowy days of winter, we get to appreciate fall and all the, “in-between” season entails.      

As a little girl, I have the clearest memory of my Dad raking up piles and piles of leaves for us kids to play in.  While we were working up an appetite outside, I would glance through the kitchen window and see my Mom inside making everything from pumpkin pies to homemade vegetable soup for us to eat.  Just thinking about my own precious memories of fall puts a big smile on my face. 

I can only wish to create the same priceless memories for my newborn son and family one day.  From trick or treating to visiting pumpkin patches- it’s the overall spirit of this time of year that makes fall so unique. 

At the Portrait Shoppe, seasonal portraits are used to capture the essence of children at a particular time of year.  Don’t forget to bring your cute little ones in and capture those fall memories so they can truly last a lifetime.  Happy fall!

-Kallie

Sugar Plum Fairy - NEW!!!

 

Check out our BRAND NEW Sugar Plum Fairy set!!! We just finished this over the weekend and we are super excited to present it to you now!

The Sugar Plum Fairy is a stunning addition to our Imagination Gallery. This beautiful scene will be perfect for your 3-8 year old: for the girls, these red and purple fairy outfits have been modeled after a Renaissance look and give such an elegant look to the fairies; for the boys, imagine him in an old-fashioned Pea Coat and hat, a classic style that gives the feel of 19th Century Europe! Of course we also have outfits for the littlest fairies as well - just give us a call to discuss the outfit style that would be best for your child.

 

This set is only available for 2 WEEKS: from October 25 - November 6!

After the 6th of November this set will be gone until next winter! There are limited sessions available, so you'll definitely want to book your session today! You can book your appointment online (click here) or you can call us at 859.277.6671. Either way we'd love to chat with you about your children and how we might make this set work for them!

Don't let this unique opportunity pass you by this Holiday Season! Please call us today, and we'll get your limited spot reserved. We can't wait until October 25th!!!

Ameera has stylish hair and clothes as well as a "stylish" mom too!

Hello All!

     We recently had a great visit from Ameera and her hair styling mother, Yasmeen. Ameera had a great experience and we wanted to share the great images that came from her photo session! With the fun Ryan had taking the portraits of Ameera we had to know a few things about Ameera. So, we asked Yasmeen a few questions about her daughter and herself...

1.) Yasmeen, what do you love about Ameera?  "Her bubbly personality and how she is always cracking jokes! She's a fun and friendly girl."

2.) What was your most favorite memory about watching Ameera's photo session here at The Portrait Shoppe?  "First, I loved the interaction she had with your photographer Ryan. I saw a completely different side of Ameera, she just lite up in front of the camera..." pausing, Yasmeen finished "... that's when I realized she is growing up!"

3.) Where do you work?  "Trademark Saloon in Lexington"

4.) Did you do Ameera's hair for the photo shoot? "Yes"

5.) How long did it take for you to style Ameera's hair?  "It took about 1 hour."

6.) What is the strangest hair cut style someone has asked you to do?  "I was just asked a few days ago to do a 2010 Mullet! However, I was unsure what a "2010" Mullet was so I told them I was not able to do that!"
        4a.) - Side Note: While Portrait Shoppe owner, Michael Garrison, was speaking with Yasmeen, he let her know he had a mullet until the age of 29. He went on to let her know it was acceptable/justifiable to have his mullet at 29 as many soccer players wore Mullets back in the late '80s early '90s. Michael then found out that Yasmeen's favorite soccer teams are Brazil's men and women national teams!

If you'd like more information on this story or any other, call (859) 277-6671 or email us (Receptionist@PortraitShoppe.com) today! Thanks and we hope you have a great day!

Photographer Spotlight - Paige... Ryan Paige

     Hello again! We wanted to spotlight another great Portrait Shoppe employee; Mr. Sir Ryan Paige. Ryan has worked here since the beginning of 2008 and has participated greatly to The Shoppe! Ryan could tell you a million funny or interesting stories between his 4 children and his masters education in theology. But instead of a story, we asked him for a few good answers to our questions... So let the learning of Mr. Sir Ryan Paige of Lexington begin!

1. Were you named after anyone? "No."

2. Where were you born? "Mineola, NY (Long Island)."

3. Do you have children? "Yes, four of them: Jesse (girl) 5.5, Caleb (boy) 4, Leah (girl) 2.5, Micah (boy) 11mo. – as of September, 2010."

4. Do you use sarcasm? "Never in all my life!"

5. Do you still have your tonsils? "Yes."

6. Would you bungee jump? "No way!"

7. What is your favorite cereal? "Ooo…that’s a tough one…Basic 4 is really good. But I do have a weak spot for the sugary stuff my kids like."

8. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? "Every time."

9. What is your favorite ice cream? "Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Though I do have a nostalgic draw towards Mint Chocolate Chip. But Moose Tracks is my newest favorite. Oh, and there’s Chocolate Peanut Butter and Fudge Swirl. And you can’t forget Better Batter..."

10. What is the first thing you notice about people? "Personality – specifically if they are introverted/extroverted, passive/assertive, shy/bold."

11. Who do you miss the most? "My family of origin – still in New York."

12. What are you listening to right now? "The air conditioning at the Portrait Shoppe because Pandora has stopped and I haven’t turned it back on yet."

13. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? "Turquoise."

14. Favorite smell(s)? "Freshley cut wood, pine needles, garlic and basil, coffee."

15. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? "My wife, Aura."

16. Favorite sport to watch? "Can the Olympics count? That’s the only sports I ever watch."

17. Favorite food? "Dinner (Aura’s a really good cook!)"

18. Scary movies or happy endings? "Happy endings are preferable, because I can’t turn the lights off in my house after I watch a scary movie."

19. Last movie you watched? "The Blindside. But something from Pixar or VeggieTales is on at my house more days than not."

20. Summer or winter? "I can’t choose Spring or Autumn? Okay, then Summer."

21. What book are you reading right now? "Passionate Marriage, by David Schnarch."

22. What did you watch on TV last night? "I don’t watch TV, we don’t have cable and don’t use the bunny ears…we are very weird people."

23. Favorite sound(s)? "A wood fire, A grand piano in a quiet room, bare toddler feet on a hard floor, “Daddy!” (when I come in from work/school)."

24. What is the farthest you have been from home? "Taiwan, when I was in 9^th Grade."

25. What is your favorite lunch meat? "Boar’s Head (yes, it really does make a difference) Cracked Pepper Turkey."


If you would like to know more about Ryan, Shelly or Michael let us know!