Happy Mother's Day!

This Sunday is my 11th Mother's day celebration.  I love being a mom to my wonderful two boys. I treasure the opportunity to bring up their characters,  to share and enjoy every bit of our days, and to watch them grow into someone amazing - a lot more amazing than I thought possible. My favorite part of being a mom is to teach myself to stand tall even when I feel down, to endure more even when it is hard,  to be and do my best all the time! The boys have been my ultimate teachers to help me being myself and push the limit. I wanted to share mother's day gift that I received this year. It is our beautiful family picture! The picture was done by my friend Andrea Halsey few weeks ago. (She is an extremely talented photographer and also a mother of two  - she did capture the essence of our family.)  It was the best mother's day gift of all. - it almost brings me into tears whenever I see this photo. 

This weekend, while I celebrate my special day, I want to give all of you moms in the world my warmest hug. Happy Mother's day to you all!

1 year old baby "W" -

One of my favorite little angels is baby "W". I can not believe that she is turning one soon - I've been photographing this incredible family and it means beyond special because I've known Dana, the beautiful mom, before she had a baby back in 2008. She owns the best baby boutique, Daisy Baby in Bethesda. Witnessing a growing family is such rewarding experience that I become obsessed with keep going back to the first session of the same family. When we were scouting few outdoor locations for the session, I envisioned the scene to be surrounded by lots of flowers for the family. I fell in love with the cherry blossoms and tulips in the garden when I visited Brook Side Garden, Silver Spring  and thought it was perfect! And these images came out exactly how visioned the family's life filled with love, happiness, and joy. I am in LOVE~

Dana! You are so blessed to have it all, two adorable girls and a loving husband. I can not wait to continue to capture the essence of your life!

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Get To Know The Studio ~ Part 1

In case you didn’t see the Grand Opening blog from a few weeks ago, Yellowhale Photography has a new studio location in Potomac Village, MD!

And we can’t wait to share it with just as many (if not more!) clients as the decade before our big move.

While we were sad to leave our previous studio at Savage, MD, we were very excited to gain closer location with beautiful shooting space, both indoors and out, and to share the beauty that Montgomery County offers.

We love being in the heart of Potomac, and so close to all the boutique shops & restaurants.

We even love that so many distinguished private schools are in the area, such as Bullis, Norwood School, and Potomac Glen Day School, just to name a few.  It’s so wonderful to know that our new neighbors are such quality-driven families!

Just a quick drive away are the Great Falls of the Potomac River, were many families enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and whitewater rafting.  The scenery is majestic from both the Maryland and the Virginia side, and if you would like to pay a visit to the Great Falls Park, be sure to check out the National Park Service site for operating hours, parking pass info, and even activities for kids to do.

Now, let’s talk about what you see when you first pull up to our shady driveway.

From your very first glance, our quaint little cottage is decked out in soft hues, bringing a smile to your face.  And who wouldn’t be immediately filled with happy smiles after seeing those signature Yellowhale colors splashed so thoroughly on the exterior of the studio?

Enveloping the studio is the rest of our property, which covers an acre of verdant, natural landscape, so perfect for those rustic outdoor family photos.  Our outdoor shooting area is filled with plenty of towering trees, wide swathes of lush, green lawn, and even a dried up creek bed to lend to the organic feel of the scenery.  Walkways are abundant, and even connect us to a neighboring barn, an aged wooden fence full of character, or even a pretty old tree trunk that the kids always love to play their fun little games on and around.

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In short – we have plenty of fun out here!  Families can be free to walk and interact as they like with little restriction.  We are safely located far enough away from the main road, and have plenty of room for the kids to enthusiastically run around.

And in the warmer seasons, colorful flowers and thick, lush foliage emerge as if to say, “me, too!  I want to be part of the photos too!”  It is most certainly a pleasant experience to photograph our clients outdoors, and Yellowhale Photography is so proud to be able to offer this convenient option with our new indoor + outdoor studio location.

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Are you ready to book YOUR session yet?

Yellowhale Photography takes sessions Mon-Sat, rain or shine, so take a look at which Experience fits you best, or else book that session right now by heading to our website here:

http://www.yellowhaleportraits.com/contact/

See you soon!

Kyung + YWP team

Are you a Hard or Soft kind?

We are receiving much of new sample albums in and thrilled to get our hands on this freshly printed press book for our clients. We are well known for our Signature Hardcover Coffee Table books and our clients love them for the quality and durability. If you have not looked at our beautiful handmade flush mount albums yet, you can take a look at HERE. The pictures do not do a justice. You must hold onto one and feel the workmanship and artistry went into the production of them. We will showcase them in later week, today we want to share these amazing softcover - almost looking like an European luxury magazine - Couture Line Albums with you.  This beauty can include more than 200 pages, meaning it can hold up your the most luxurious portrait experience images in one book.

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It comes in a soft smooth, but sturdy image cover that is flexible just like a nice luxury magazine. It is 13"x15" when it is closed and opens up to 26"x15". Just imagine seeing your favorite image of your little ones' right in front of your face in the size of slightly larger than your 27" iMac Screen. The first impression of the book is just beyond STUNNING. We are so excited to add this Couture Books to our Day in the Life or Luxury Experience clients. This along with our Signature Coffee Table Book with hard cover will make a complete product line to make everyone happy!

Wait until you visit our studio next time to put your hands on them~

You will want to showcase your pictures of next trip to London on our Couture Line Albums and we can not wait to make that happen for you!

Grand Opening Event ~ Yellowhale Photography

Last summer, we finally made a dream of ours come true: we opened our very own dedicated portrait studio here in Potomac, MD!

After sharing space with a wedding photographer for quite some time just north of DC, we decided that opening this new studio would be a fantastic way to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of being in business, and it was definitely a fun night filled with good food, and great people.

Our official Grand Opening celebration took place the evening of October 7, 2013, and included about three dozen guests.  Old clients were excited to see the new studio and meet the rest of the staff, and new clients from the local neighborhood welcomed us with open arms.

For three happy hours, we laughed & mingled, looked at photographs artfully enhanced by Chesapeake Framing, and enjoyed delicious concoctions from Georgetown Cupcake of Bethesda and  Macaron Bee, located in the Bookhill section of historic Georgetown.

Many favors were handed out, and prizes raffled off, thanks in large part to Doggie Styles, Inc., Daisy Baby & Kids, Bella Moda Salon & Spa, and MyGym in Potomac, MD.  Everyone loved the goodies, so thank you again for giving our Grand Opening celebration that extra special touch!

Guests enjoyed leafing through our Signature Coffee Table Book, getting nostalgic as they experienced a sweet baby grow from birth to one year old in pictures.  Other items that were a favorite to peruse were the Photo Jewelry and Mini Flip Books – always some of our most popular holiday gifts.

Of course, no one could pass by a large Canvas Custom Frame without stopping to enjoy it!

Guests were so impressed by the products and images shown that quite a few took advantage of the Grand Opening Special we offered that night, and booked plenty of Mini Sessions, Family Sessions, and even a Baby's First Year Session.

(We will be launching another special very soon, so make sure you sign up for our mailing list so you can find out what those will be, and when they will take place!)

However, the best part of the evening – by far – was the champagne toast!  

After all, who wouldn’t be thrilled to celebrate new beginnings with so many past, present, and future clients?

So now that you know we are officially open inside our brand new studio just a few blocks north of Potomac Village, MD, make an appointment to experience us!

Yellowhale Photography takes sessions Mon-Sat, rain or shine, so take a look at which Experience fits you best, or else book that session right now by heading to our website here:

http://www.yellowhaleportraits.com/contact/

See you soon!

Kyung and Yellowhale Photography Team