Inky-Dinky-Do Blog

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Wedding Show today!

We just got back from the wedding show.  We had a great time meeting some fun brides.  Kim (wedding director for inky-dinky-do) in black on the right, Angela on the left and myself were hanging out!  Kristen took the photo on my iphone.

We were excited to show off the new banners that are available for our inky-dinky-do brides (look above our heads) and you will see Erin & Scott's banner.  What a great way to say the party is this way!

Kim & Kristen were excited to launch Plan B today!

Plan B was a hit!  What is Plan B?  Well think of all those brides that can't get inky-dinky-do for their wedding day because of either availability or maybe budget- well time to go to Plan B!  This is the fabulous trained staff that are up and coming photographers that are going out on their own (well under my close supervision!)  The price tag is appealing at $850-$1400.  I know that is a killer deal!  Even better... you can book Plan B for your wedding day and still do the fancy Couture Sessions like we do for magazines that are so hot!  The perfect combination!
Photo by Angela on the iphone

Of course we couldn't resist sharing a quick iphone grab of Miss Anna who I've photographed since she was a little girl with her banner from a shoot for Ladies & Gents!  She did the fashion show as well and even survived her first backstage zipper mishap.  Welcome to the world of fashion Miss Anna. 

By popular demand we are also giving brides the link to our resource page about how to select a wedding photographer- even if it isn't inky-dinky-do!  We know this is a big decision and who knows what to ask unless you do this all the time.  There are some pitfalls and even photography has some deceptive things (like using photos from workshops instead of their work, or display albums that aren't their work...) this should help you navigate it all and make the best decision for you!
Questions to ask your potential wedding photographer!

A couple lucky men won Valentine Rendezvous Sessions for their brides too!  Angela will be calling Tuesday to set you up!  Take me to more information about the Valentine Special Please!

Thanks for a great day guys and while it was fun to snap these on the iphone... don't worry we wont be using iphones at weddings!

Vantine's Day Special

Valentines is Coming!

Book your inky-dinky-do Valentine Rendezvous Special Session now! 

Valentine Special Feb 2-4th!  Only $150 for a 30 minute session and 8x8 gift portrait for the one you love!

So pick out your favorite Valentine look- sexy vixen or perhapsa little pin up.  This special is all about pink & a Valentine's day inspired setting with chocolates and flowers.

All of these great outfits and shoes are from intimate details on Rosedale and Calloway.  Call Marianne or stop in soon to make sure you get exactly what you are wanting for your session.  Don't forget the little things like shoes, jewlery and stockings.  Show just a little or all of those curves!  Don't worry about that extra holiday pound or two we can do our famous "digital lipo" to make sure you look nothing short of perfect!

Limited to 15 clients so book now!  inky-dinky-do butique 661-588-1984.

Thanks to Miss Candice for sharing some for her recent Rendezvous session!

Don't forget you can book a Rendezvous Session anytime with any theme that might work for you.

 

 

 

Happy New Year to Everyone!

2007 has been such a great and crazy year for us personally and the studio.  I hope that the treated everyone well and that 2008 is even better.  Our wish for everyone this year is time with Family & Friends.  I think that will be me only real resolution for 2008 more time for my family & friends.  I don't regret one minute that I spent with them in 2007 so it seems like a good goal!  Come to think of it we took on a lot of community projects this last year and I feel great about those as well.  While it was nice to receive the Humanitarian of the Year at the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, I think the families I met during the year that brought me to that award mean even more.  Of course the Relay for Life was our first year and we are already raising for 2008!  We had a great time and this year I wont be in a wheelchair for it! 
My only real regret for 2007.... at some point during the year I turned around and my kid grew up.  Just wasn't ready for that to happen.  Mike and I are now looking at two beautiful young ladies that are going to dances and actually care if what they are wearing matches.  For those of you giggling and thinking ha ha boys are next- stop!  I'm looking into convents as I type.

So because I feel so blessed this last year, and maybe those prescribed pain killers make me a little loopy.... let's have a little thank you bonus for my favorite blog readers!

Here you go....
From 12:01 am Jan 1, 2008 to 11:59pm-Jan 1,2008  Pacific time....

The first 5 people to send us your favorite photo YOU took this last year will win a fun little "artist has gone mad and is bored session".
Hey, I bought a bunch of stuff and haven't gotten to play with any of it yet!  Besides, you all kept me so busy this last year I never did do my Artist Mondays!  So let's have some fun and be a little crazy and just to sweeten it up a little.... we have a special new something for you as well... can't tell you that yet, but you will like it.

:)  Happy New Year!

December doesn't have to be chilly!

  Rendezvous clients can be sure to warm things up with a session ranging from fashion sexy to knock me out sexy! 

Don't forget that  we can set you up with hair and makeup as well so you are sure to look your best!

What is better than a gift her NEVER thought you would do?  It is also cheaper than superbowl tickets and easier than shopping for weeks!

Call Angela for details.  We do recommend booking by Dec 1 for Christmas!  661-588-1984.

How about a little pin up?

Meet Miss Candice

Just thought we would share a little fun session with Miss Candice.  She is not only stunning, she is very fun to hang out with as well.  Don't forget now is the time to book those Rendezvous Sessions for Christmas gifts!
Don't forget we can set you up with a great stylist for the hair and makeup as well.  If you keep putting it off until you lose that last 10 pounds... don't forget we can do that magical digital lipo that we know you all love! 
Call Angela at the inky-dinky-do boutique for more details and pricing information.  661-588-1984

Goodbye Miss Dayna you will be missed...

It is with happiness and a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Miss Dayna.  She has become a part of the inky-dinky-do family and will be greatly missed.  Dayna has come to find her true path in life and the first step on the path...  the Navy.  Yes, we said the Navy!  So Dayna is off to boot camp!  I sure hope she used that gift certificate for a mani & pedi before she ships out!  She will definitely be the bubbliest recruit at boot camp!
We wish Dayna great success and thank her not only for her great work at the boutique to the very end, but also Thank You for stepping up and keeping us free and safe.  As much as we will miss you we are so proud of you for taking the next step in your life.  We hope to hear updates on Dayna often and if she agrees, share them as well.  (OK, really I would pay for a shot of her in her fatigues after a few weeks at camp!)
Since Thursday is Dayna's last day we simply must share the last (for now) inky-dinky-do photo of Dayna for a little while....

WOW!  Those sailors wont know what hit them!

Best Wishes Dayna! 

Love Stephanie, Mike, Madison, Victoria, Tracey, Jennifer, Kim, Kristen, Little Michelle & Angela.

Rendezvous Special- Team Spirit

Need to distract the husband for a few minutes at half time?  We've got just the ticket!

Inspired by my dear husbands love of the Broncos I've decided not to fight it and instead join in the fun this year!  So for all of us that have husbands that love this team or that team let's give them a little something to be distracted by!  So grab his jersey and join us for the fun!

Mini sessions are perfect for a one look update and only take 30 minutes!

$100 for session with free digital lipo included on all finished prints for the first 15 ladies that book!

November 13th & 14th- limited availability so book now! 

call the boutique at 661-588-1984

Rendezvous Special- Country Girls

We can't let the kids have all of the fun!  So we are announcing a special session for our ladies.

October 2nd and yes our famous digital lipo is included in any portrait that is ordered!  Now that doesn't mean eat every cupcake between now and then... but one wont hurt!  So break out those daisy dukes, jeans, super short denim skirts, country tops... and come play in the hay!

Call the boutique to book - limited sessions available.  661-588-1984

Introducing Artist Choice Mondays...

People often are amazed at the "artistic images" that seem to run through my head and plague my attempts at a good nights sleep.  So  there is only one thing to be done.... let them free.   A session to play and try new things and new locations.  All my "creativity" unleashed if you like.  So each Monday it is my goal to photograph 1 new idea, location, style, lighting pattern... whatever idea is keeping me from sleep that week.
So why on earth am I babbling about my sleep... because if you are up for a little adventure too we might be able to create a little art together!  This is the chance to just sit back and let the artist create and have faith in the end result.   The catch- well you have to be darning, open to possibilities and know that it wont be about how many poses or such- it will be about capturing one stellar image, or a series in a great location.  At this point I'm thinking of older kids and adults.  Babies are always on my mind, but luckily they aren't haunting my sleep yet! 

How do we decide which clients?  How do you know what we will do.... this is the fun and the mystery.  We encourage everyone to call the boutique and let us know you are interested and we will see if you might work for an up coming idea!  Hey, you know it will be on a Monday!

Crazy artist + Free Session = At least an adventure!

call 661-588-1984 for details at the boutique with an inky-inky-do image consultant!