Easy way to dress up your home with LOVE

8 of 8x10 portrait art in 11x14 modern white laquer frame, over all the display is 60x30

I know where you have been…

I know we’re all stuck at home, living our days going room to room in our house, feeling like every day is Groundhog day, (sigh…), staring at the same walls and losing the happiness that once filled our hearts!

What do we do about that? My friend Meredith at Frame Ave Design (the framing art master!) and I had a fun date today to help your HAPPINESS again! Let’s make a gallery wall of your family photos!!!

But “how do I even get started?” you may say to yourself… (I hear you~)

So many of you wanted this done, always had that wall in your home that you wanted to fill with the most gorgeous family photos you had done last years! THIS IS a PERFECT TIME!

Watch my interview about pro tips on how to make Photo Gallery wall at home below.

Here is how you can get the dream gallery wall done now~

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what is a gallery wall?

gallery wall is a well styled collection of paintings, art pieces from framed photos, to meaningful objects, to postcards... and more. Basically, think your walls as a blank, which, when filled with family photos or vacation pictures, will be a giant window for you to relive the beautiful moments as well as make a bold statement about how much LOVE in your family.

where should I consider in my home to display my gallery wall?

wherever you and your family spend most of your time together will be the best! It can be your living room, family room, kitchen, or hall way. Meredith says select professionally done family photos for the first floor and the vacation, casual snapshots for upstairs. Many of my clients choose the staircase for a growing gallery wall.

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what are my choices of frames? and how to choose the right one?

there are endless choices, but for family photo gallery wall looks stunning when they are in a single frame choice that are simple, elegant, yet interesting. The frame should not overwhelming, and complimenting the photos as well as the rest of the interior style of the home. Black, while, gold, mirror finish are the best options for many modern homes. Meredith and I can help you selecting the right images to desiginig the gallery wall to make your perfect family photo gallery wall!

what is the process like?

super fun and easy! virtual reality is our new reality. If you know the selection of the photos already, we just need to desin the wall that fits your choice of wall & room. We can help you through face time and photos! What you need is a measuring tape and your cel phone. It is called "Virtual consultation!". If you are not sure which photos to display yet, we can help you with that, too! The printing is done through our professional lab and will be sent to Meredith or she can pick them up from your door if they are already printed. Once Meredith has the prints, it will take 3-6 weeks to complete and she will deliver & install for you! Yes, THAT easy!

how much does it cost?

depending on the number and the kind of frames are used in the design. An 8x10 art framed in 15x15 with mat starts at 150. Most of the clients get 9 or 12 framed photos to create the most impact gallery wall spend 1500~2000 including pick up the artwork and delivery and optional installation!

now what?

if you have photos already printed and need help desigining the gallery wall, CONTACT Meredith at @framemastermer

if you have worked with ME (Kyung) and want to select the photos from your previous sessions, call Kyung at 202.870.6773 once the photos are selected, we will guide you through the process step by step so that you can enjoy your beautiful home with love.

Photographing your families brings me so much joy and makes me feel like I am apart of your family. I hate to hear that a lot of you still have your pics still sitting as digital files on your computer and we want to do something about that. Meredith has created stunning gallery walls for her clients for 20 years and is an expert in selecting the perfect frame to enhance the photos I have taken.

So let’s take a positive spin on this isolation nation and let us help you find your happy again through the magic of photography and frames.

xoxo,
Kyung

"LOVE At Home" Photo Contest

Hi there!~

As promised in the email, we are announcing our first event of Spring 2020!

“LOVE at Home” photo contest.

We are in this together! We know everyone should STAY at HOME to flatten the curve. The “LOVE at HOME” photo contest is for those of you who want to do the right thing: to save lives and to be well by staying at home together. Let’s try to capture the beautiful moments, the raw emotions of our children, our family, and us. You may use your phone or your DSLR camera and your favorite editing app! As long as the photos are taken by YOU, you are eligible to submit an entry of up to THREE photos per family. All photos must be taken following our current Stay at Home / Social distancing regulation. (Please see the rules below).

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AWARDS:

Grand Prize:  One winner: $500 Gift Certificate for YWP (raffled)
First Place: One winner: $300 Gift Certificate for YWP (raffled)
Second Place: TWO winners: $150 Gift Certificate for YWP (raffled)
The Most Popular Photo: $500 Gift Certificate for YWP (by the public vote)
Top 10 Photos: featured in YWP's future "STAY at HOME" campaigns, website, and YWP magazines. (Judges for this acknowledgment are professional photographers, no prize)

RULES:

All photos (taken by only you) should be sent to info@yellowhale.com with your first and last name in the subject line. We will add it to our album of the Photo Contest with your name. Captions are optional within the email.

1. The photos must be taken at home (inside the house or in your backyard, porch, no park or sidewalk or neighbors are allowed.)

2. The photos must be of your immediate family members only: yourself, your child(ren), your pets, or your family. Empty rooms without your family members are not accepted.

3. The photos must be taken between March 8th, 2020 and April 30th, 2020

4. Show the “LOVE at Home” - The theme is to show the emotions that are happy or sad we share during the “STAY at HOME” time as a family.
A caption would be a wonderful addition to be featured in our future post/campaign and increase your chance to win the popular vote!

5. You can submit up to three photos (to increase the chance to win!) per family. ( minimum 1600px in longer side )

6. The photos must be kid and family friendly. (No nudity, no violence, no cruelty, and etc.) Only acceptable images will be entered to the contest.

7. You can share your photos as much as you want only by the official contest album link and obtain votes (for the most popular prize). Vote ends by midnight Wednesday 4/29.

8. I will give two tickets to the first image, and one ticket each to the second and the third image. So you can have four tickets altogether. Then the winners will be raffled off! The video of the drawing lots will be live-streamed on April 30th at 9PM on our Instagram Live.

9 Only one prize per family. The most popular prize winner can not win any other prize.

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Make sure you follow our Instagram as there will be weekly LIVE Q&A sessions on any photography topics you may have.

We will also update on the “LOVE at HOME” photo contest progress and more. Wishing you the best! I can’t wait to see your creative photos coming in!

xoxo, Kyung

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Below are more important rules to follow:

10. BINDING AGREEMENT: In order to enter the LOVE at HOME photo contest, all Entrants, including the parent or guardian of any Youth Entrants, must agree to these Official Rules (“Rules”). Because these Rules form a legally binding agreement with respect to this Contest, please read them carefully. If Entrant, or the parent or guardian of a Youth Entrant, does not agree to the Rules, Entrant is not eligible to participate in the LHPC or to win any of the prizes. Entrant, or the parent or guardian of a Youth Entrant, agrees that his/her registration as an individual participant under the LHPC constitutes his/her agreement to these Rules.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Entrants retain ownership and all other rights to future use of the photographs they enter except for the following: Your entry to the contest constitutes your agreement to allow your entered photographs—and your name, occupation, city, state, country of residence and photo information—to be published as Winners or Honorable Mentions in Yellowhale Portrait magazine and on the YWP website, and you grant to YWP and its licensees the perpetual, worldwide non-exclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display and create derivative works of the entry (along with a name credit) in connection with the LOVE at HOME Photo Contest (“LHPC”) and promotion for the LHPC and Yellowhale Portrait magazine, in any media now or hereafter known, including but not limited to use in the online Photo(s) of the Week and Caption Contest features, and use in YW photography exhibits. From time to time we feature Entrant's non-donated images on commercial products and services, however we will contact you for permission for use.

LOVE YOU MORE

photo above by Hendry @hendryyadhisna in Seoul, Korea July 8th, 2019

Hey there~

Last week was tough for me. There are all kinds of worries and disappointing news pouring in, my heart was filled up with anxiety. It almost felt like I was wandering around blindfolded in the woods. Trying to find a way out, but not sure which direction is right… What a scary nightmare it is if it was a dream!

And then, I found this picture on my laptop that brought me a big smile. My boys were embarrassed to give me a kiss when the photographer asked (Thank you Hendry!) them to pose for our annual family portrait session last summer. They probably thought that I had taken it away (as an out taker~) from our coffee table book selection. Ha! In fact, I thought it was a little silly that two high school boys would kiss their mom for a picture. But this little slice of a magic moment was exactly what I needed to see to remind myself that there is something to look forward to. Someday, even today will become a story to tell our grandchildren 😊!!

Sometimes, you need an extraordinary occasion to realize what really matters. Being able to stay at home with the (not so little) children until what feels eternity is the dream that you always secretly wanted to have. I mean there is no soccer practice to run to, no client meeting to prepare, and no other events that interfere with your well-deserved quality time with the family! Isn’t it what the modern busy life always lack?

On top of making three meals a day, watching an episode of “Reply 1988” per night with the boys, taking a walk outside… there are so many fun things I CAN do that I never had the time for before!

I started organizing my phone pictures. I have 500GB worth of pictures and videos on my phone - if you are like me, you must waste almost 40 hours a day scrolling up and down to find one picture that you want to show your mom. While doing that, I want to finish up our last vacation to Seoul Korea and Hawaii movies. And oh, I want to review all my previous session images (of my clients) and find some hidden treasures to surprise them - just like it did to me😊. Also, I want to try some new Indian recipes and update my home office and mudroom. How about the six-packs I always dreamed of? While I keep social distancing all along, I want to virtually connect many many face time with my parents, sister, brother, and all other friends! Can’t you tell my to-do list is getting way too long already without stepping one toe outside of my house? There is no time for disappointment. Let’s rock it!

Because it is the now that I don’t want to miss. I will stay at home gladly and love everything more!

“Life is made up of a collection of moments that are not ours to keep.
The pain we encounter throughout our days spent on this earth comes from the illusion that some moments can be held onto.
Clinging to people and experiences that were never ours in the first place is what causes us to miss out on the beauty of the miracle that is the now. All of this is yours, yet none of it is. How could it be? Look around you. Everything is fleeting. 

To love and let go, love and let go, love and let go...it's the single most important thing we can learn in this lifetime.”

- Rachel Brathen

Until next time, be well ~ friends ❤️

xoxo, Kyung

What we're doing in response to COVID-19

Dear all our friends,

How are you? Hope all of you are well - safe and healthy.

COVID-19 continues to impact us in unprecedented ways. On March 23rd, 2020 the Larry Hogan, governor of Maryland, has ordered Amending and Restating the Order of March 19, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additionally Closing All Non-Essential Businesses and Other Establishments.

For the health of YWP families and our community, our indoor studio location has been temporarily closed and we are working from home at the moment (until April 24th or until the state order changes.) We are open for business accepting at-home photo sessions only (restrictions apply).

• All deliveries / pick up are made curbside (outside of the studio entrance).

• There are many delays in production including Italian coffee table books, framed canvases, fine art prints as many vendors are located in nations/states where there is shelter-in-place order.

• All pre-consultation and selection meetings are done through online Zoom meeting.

• All newborn sessions and children younger than 12 years can only be scheduled after April 24th or until further notice.

• Any photo session that requires human touch or more than ten people also cannot be scheduled at the moment.

• All indoor studio sessions, at any public space, or indoor location will be considered after April 24th or after the state regulation changes.

• We are continuing to do everything we can to serve our clients and keep looking forward.

We’re all in this together. We hope you and your families stay healthy, and we thank you for your patience and understanding during this extraordinary time.

Please feel free to contact us by email or phone number with any questions or concerns.

Kyung

Happy Holidays!

During this season, we take time to reflect upon the good things we have… like friends and family more. We know you had a wonderful year, full of joy, laughter, smiles, and so much of unforgettable memories in 2019. Thank you for sharing your life with us. It means the world~

We appreciate your love and support
and hope that the holidays and 2020 will bring you even more LOVE and Togetherness!

Warmest wishes from us to you
Ethan, Luke, Kyung, and Eric

• photo credit by Hendry, at Kyungbokkung Palace, Seoul, Korea (July 2019)