Your kids, your art!

Hello friends!!!!

We (Meredith and I) are so~~~ excited to introduce to you this amazing collaboration offer brought to you by Frame Avenue Design and Yellowhale Portrait with the gift that is perfect for everyone you have in mind.

Children grow so fast. One minute they’re barely walking and the next they’ve got braces and headed off to middle school. So let’s make time stand still...if only for a moment. It’s so important to take advantage of these younger years which is why we are excited about this opportunity.

NOVEMBER 23 and 24 ONLY (CLICK THE DATE BELOW TO BOOK YOUR SESSION!)

These 15-minute mini sessions are per child and include one 20 x 30 framed wall art in a natural wood frame. After the session, you will review 10+ images to choose from, your favorite image will be printed and custom framed, delivered, and installed. (Normally $1500 value)

Additional prints/sizes/frames can be purchased separately through Yellowhale Portrait Studio. Book your appointment today!

The details:

Dress to impress, but not too fancy. We want to capture your child being simply...a child. So if they’re sweet and shy, let’s capture that. If they’re wacky and wild, let’s do that too. No need to overthink it, we want to take pics of your little human in the truest version of themselves. We’ll finish up this mini photo session with your very own custom framed 20 x 30 portrait of your child, delivered and installed on your walls within a couple of weeks.

We can’t wait to create a magical gift you and your children will cherish for a lifetime!

xoxo,

Kyung & Meredith

Simplicity Session is BACK!

By the popular demand~

Summer Simplicity Sessions are back just in time to celebrate your favorite season!!! School will be out soon and the days will get longer. Beaches and mountains are calling you to stop and relax to appreciate each other. Every summer, YELLOWHALE have offered the most hassle free (and cool) portrait experiences to families around. Choose date and time (literally any time of the day you like~) and stop by! We will blow balloons, throw confetti, sing some nice songs, and dance. No sweat, no bug, no rain, no worries!!! We have only SEVEN openings this summer now through July 31st.

cel.e.brate
/seləˌbrāt/

(verb) to mark a notable occasion with gratitude and rejoicing
(synonyms: commemorate, observe, mark, keep, honor, memorialize)

If your little one has her birthday this summer

If you had graduation in your family (either preschool or high school…)last weekend

If you will be extremely busy this fall and no time to take holiday pictures

if you had summer simplicity sessions last year

if you are celebrating an anniversary this year

This is your opportunity to celebrate. Our Simplicity Sessions can fit into any busy traveling schedule you may have. Because it is literally so simple!

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Summer Simplicity Session

Now through July 31st, 2019 or until the all 7 openings are filled (whichever comes first),

you will enjoy the exclusive benefits including:

A Special Session Offer— a $99 session: 30 min studio sessions* now through July 31st 2019 ($300 value).

A Free Gift — receive a free fine art print in 8x10 with any purchase now through July 31st 2019. ($250 value)

** Call 202.870.6773 to schedule your FREE consultation today!

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*Must book your portrait session by July 31st, 2019. The session fee is due at the time of booking. The fee covers the pre consultation, the photo session, and presentation with Kyung. The session is 30 mins and will produce 15 images to choose from. All prints and art products are separate to purchase at a selection meeting. The session must take place now through July 31st 2019. Valid for studio sessions only. Age 6 month and up for children. Immediate family members only. Offer can not be combined with any other offer or discount. All sessions subject to availability and additional blackout dates may apply. There are no refunds, exchanges, or adjustments to previous orders. Normal service charges apply to orders placed after July 31st, 2019. Offer may be revoked at any time.

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Call 202.870.6773 to schedule your session today. It won’t last long~

See you soon~
Kyung

LOVE & TOGETHERNESS portrait special

Happy Valentine’s day my friends~

This time of the year, I have a marathon of celebrations in my family. Both my boys have their birthdays, my wedding anniversary, plus my favorite St. Valentine’s Day all fall into the first half of February. Can you imagine how crazy is to handle all four celebrations in two weeks? Back to back birthday parties and gifts, cakes and goodies… all are fun, but exhausting at the same time! I am so relieved at least half of those are done by now!

What are the things do you do to celebrate Valentine’s day with your loved ones?

Sending messages of love and affection to friends and family? Gifting a meaningful symbol of love, like a beautiful bouquet of roses? Going out for a fancy lunch or dinner? A nice box of chocolates and delicious bag of black tea are my favorites to give and receive. Hand written notes with blueberry pancakes are the old time classic from my boys…

Whatever you do, what you want the most must be to be together and celebrate LOVE with them!!

This Valentine’s Day season, I am thrilled to introduce you a very special portrait experience at Yellowhale Portrait studio to do just that. If you are following my work for a while, you must know my style already. I am drawn to the images that are genuine and uncluttered. It was never about fancy props or busy backgrounds. It is always about the person in front of my camera. While I tried to create the most beautiful portraits that embrace the essence of the person and capture his/her genuine feelings, LOVE & Togetherness sessions were born. Uncluttered background and minimalistic (and flattering) lighting eliminate all the distractions. Every time you look at the images, you will be presented with the true emotion that connects you to the moment you shared. These portraits will bring the most honest beauty, character, and expression of the person you love. Many said that the images beams out who he/she is exactly and that was the moment that they want to remember forever. Because it is done at the studio, no cold weather or snow day matters! Not to mention the portrait special we are running now through 3/30!

If your little one had a recent birthday like mine, or if your 10th wedding anniversary is around the corner, or just because… LOVE & Togetherness session will be a perfect way to celebrate!!!

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LOVE & Togetherness Portrait Special

Now through Mar 31st, 2019 or until the all 7 openings are filled (whichever comes first), you will enjoy the exclusive benefits including:

A Special Session Offer— a $99 session: 45 min studio sessions* now through April 30th 2019 ($300 value).

A Free Gift — receive a free fine art print in 8x10 with any purchase now through April 30th 2018. ($250 value)

** Call 202.870.6773 to schedule your FREE consultation today!

*Must book your portrait session by March 31, 2019. The session fee is due at the time of booking. The fee covers the pre consultation, the photo session, and presentation with Kyung. The session is 45 mins and will produce 15~20 images to choose from. All prints and art products are separate to purchase at a selection meeting. The session must take place now through April 30th 2019. Valid for Thursday - Saturday studio sessions only. Age 6 month and up for children. Immediate family members only. Offer can not be combined with any other offer or discount. All sessions subject to availability and additional blackout dates may apply. There are no refunds, exchanges, or adjustments to previous orders. Normal service charges apply to orders placed after April 30th, 2019. Offer may be revoked at any time.

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Can not wait to see you soon!

xoxo,
Kyung

Belly, Baby, and Beyond

These three words that start with B are perfect for what we do with our newborn clients. At first, it did not occur as BBB- but Yellowhale has begun as a newborn baby portrait studio almost fifteen years ago. We’ve have been serving hundreds of babies (many of whom are now in Highschools.) and most of our baby clients stayed with our studio for decade so that we documented how the family grew over time…

It is such an amazing experience for both me and my clients because a. I get to enjoy watching the kids (Obviously!) grow and b. they don’t have to worry about trying to find their old pictures…( it is all with me~). Other than these practical reasons, there are tons of emotional value that we can not describe here. It almost feels like I am part of your family… but takes pictures of the family events for you? I love it!

It all began when I realized how quickly the baby grows (Especially the first year!) and as the baby grow, the family life changes dramatically. I still feel that there is no end of evolving in my family. My boys are almost sixteen and fourteen - they are still adorable, but they are like my friends now. We talk about issues and troubles, too. For sure, they eat more than I do and they are taller than I am. The point is that I miss the little things from when they were little… SO MUCH!!!!

I will write about it in detail when things get slow down a little. I so wanted to remember little details of my boys when they were tiny little babies. How I hold them, and how I adore them… and even how they cried~~~~~ are all precious. Sometimes, I am surprised by Facebook memories pop up with some images from many years back. I don’t even know how I forgot about them? But I did forget a lot of memories (that I thought I would remember forever~).

Back to the subject… As a family photographer, I had many times when I remember more than the mom does about her baby… because I have been visually taking notes from the day one. I suggest to all my newborn clients to schedule multiple photography sessions for the first year just because the baby grow so rapidly. The change is so dramatic, if you blink, the baby will grow into a little human!!!

Here is an example of Susan’s little Girl Magnolia’s first year images. 99 images from NEWBORN, SIX MONTH, ONE YEAR photo sessions. It shows exactly what I mean… by Belly, Baby, and Beyond! If you are expecting, just like any other planning you do for the baby’s arrival, it is really important plan you need to do! How you will document the precious moments of your baby’s first year and beyond…

xoxo, until next time,

Kyung

Happy Mother's Day, Moms!

Happy Mother’s Day, moms! 

Another year has gone and another year to be thankful to you for all of your love, support and inspiration. I hope you enjoy your littles more and do less of your regular duties today. Really!

In fact, I want you to STOP what you are doing now and to play a fun game. I know you have a keen eye and you can definitely pin point the right couple in no time.  I have picked four Yellowhale newborns and their moms (See the pictures below). I want you to match each baby and which belly (s)he came from. Here is how you play. All rules must be followed to be able to enter. 

1. FOLLOW our instagram (@yellowhaleportraits) 
2. LIKE the contest post
3. COMMENT your answer as mom's initials in the order of babies (Preston, Noshi, Eleanor, and Milla).
    So the answer may look like QXYZ! 
4. TAG your friend to increase your chance to win!

Entries are accepted by Midnight Tuesday 5/15.
The winner will be announced on Wednesday 5/16 10AM through Instagram post.

PRIZE*: one free family portrait session and a 8x10 print ($550 value) at Yellowhale Portrait Studio

Once you're done playing this game, relax and enjoy your special day! Good Luck and happy mother's day to you!!!!

xoxo,
Kyung

* FINE PRINT: The prize session is a weekday family session at the studio for 30 min, one outfit, 5-10 images presented to choose from at the selection meeting (at the studio) in one week from the session. The winner must be local to receive the prize. No on line gallery available. This session includes one print (up to 8x10) of choice. No digital files are included. The session must be booked by June 10th and must take place at the studio and be completed by September 30th. Session is good for a direct family of up to five people. One time only. Can not be transferred and does not have any cash value. Cannot be combined with any other offer.  A $99 retainer is required at the time of booking to hold your session date and time.  This retainer will be refunded after the session is complete. One gift print up to 8x10 is included.  No purchase required, but other products are available to add on. Once the session date is set, can not be rescheduled. The session can be upgraded to a full lifestyle experience at $150.