Kim Hartz Photography http://kimhartz.com exclusive portraits of pampered pets and perfect children Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:22:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 KimHartzPhotographyhttp://feedburner.google.com KHP Location Sessions! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KimHartzPhotography/~3/g4QHsfTU7Z4/ http://kimhartz.com/khp-location-sessions/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:59:52 +0000 Kim http://kimhartz.com/?p=1822 It is still beautiful outside and the flowers are blooming!  So, don’t forget we offer location sessions as well as studio sessions. Our location sessions can take place at your home, or at our fabulous outdoor location that is only 10 minutes from our studio.  Our new location has lush grounds and is gated for your pet’s safety.

Don’t wait too long to schedule your location session… it’s getting ready to heat up!  Call us at 713.521.7272 or email us at kim@kimhartz.com to book your session today.

]]> http://kimhartz.com/khp-location-sessions/feed/ 0 http://kimhartz.com/khp-location-sessions/ Happy Birthday Abby! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KimHartzPhotography/~3/Qr9Vvm981C4/ http://kimhartz.com/happy-birthday-abby/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:01:16 +0000 Kim http://kimhartz.com/?p=1814 I can’t believe it, but my sweet lady is already 4 years old today.  Our top model at KHP and favorite golden is getting up there!  She is a little depressed that she is not at Rover Oaks today, but we have a cake and presents for her at home.  Of course, she will have to wait for her Papa to get home for those.  Here is a clue for her birthday gift… it is yellow, round, and bounces.  I wonder what it could be?!

Here are some images of my baby throughout her first four years.  Enjoy!

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I’m teaching a class for PPA’s Super Monday on May 13th! My class is called the Business and Art of Pet Photography. See a brief description below.

Looking to get into pet portraits? Find out what you need to know to be successful in this fun and furry market!

Kim tells you everything you need to know about the shoot – lighting, setups, tips and tricks for photographing pets. But it doesn’t stop there! Learn how to create a sustainable brand and marketing campaign, how to price so that your business is profitable and the sales techniques that will sell our work. Your technical skills, along with a great business model and your own personal style are what will launch you into and keep you profitable in this market – learn it all here!

Register by May 1st and save $21!  Sign up now and save

]]> http://kimhartz.com/super-monday-at-khp/feed/ 0 http://kimhartz.com/super-monday-at-khp/ The Murray’s Sneak Peek! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KimHartzPhotography/~3/pm_fvILLdb0/ http://kimhartz.com/the-murrays-sneak-peek/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:52:00 +0000 Kim http://kimhartz.com/?p=1777 It’s been quite some time since I posted a sneak peek, so here is a recent session we did for the Murray’s.  They have three adorable dogs named Sophie, Mackenzie, and Sadie.  All of their pups were ready to pose and made my job incredibly easy!  We also did the session at their home, which was so much fun and their pups were very comfortable.  The studio is always fun to shoot at, but it is so nice to change it up.  In case you didn’t know… we do photograph on location as well as in the studio.

Such well behaved ladies.  Enjoy their sneak peek!

 

]]> http://kimhartz.com/the-murrays-sneak-peek/feed/ 0 http://kimhartz.com/the-murrays-sneak-peek/ Gift Certificates Make a Great Gift! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KimHartzPhotography/~3/BBVbJeJL1aA/ http://kimhartz.com/gift-certificates-make-a-great-gift/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:01:37 +0000 Kim http://kimhartz.com/?p=1752 The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to make sure you give the perfect gift.  Since we are already at the end of November, it is too late to guarantee portraits in time for the holidays.  But, you can still give that special someone a Gift Certificate to Kim Hartz Photography.  All of our gift certificates are hand made and customized to meet your individual needs to create the perfect gift!

Our Gift Certificates make the perfect gift for any animal lover or expecting mom, and anyone that values unique and custom photographic artwork.  Please give us a call at 713.521.7272 or email us at kim@kimhartz.com.

 

]]> http://kimhartz.com/gift-certificates-make-a-great-gift/feed/ 0 http://kimhartz.com/gift-certificates-make-a-great-gift/ Milton’s Sneak Peek! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KimHartzPhotography/~3/4cYjxWviM4s/ http://kimhartz.com/miltons-sneak-peek/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:18:48 +0000 Kim http://kimhartz.com/?p=1740 It has been far too long since I posted a sneak peek, and I thought it would be fun to kick off the sneak peeks again with Milton.  He was so much fun to photograph and has loads of personality!

Thank you Jamie for bringing him in for his shoot!

]]> http://kimhartz.com/miltons-sneak-peek/feed/ 4 http://kimhartz.com/miltons-sneak-peek/ Holiday Deadlines! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KimHartzPhotography/~3/HcjHfMnCXWk/ http://kimhartz.com/holiday-deadlines/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:09:23 +0000 Kim http://kimhartz.com/?p=1732 We recently sent out our newsletter with our holiday deadlines, and we have some revisions on those dates.  We want to make sure that we have everyone’s orders ready in time for the holidays, and in order to do that, we have to move the deadlines up just a bit.  So, with the deadlines a bit earlier now, please don’t wait to book your holiday session.  You can book by either calling the studio at 713.521.7272 or email us at kim@kimhartz.com.

HOLIDAY SESSION DEADLINES

If you need to have your portraits before the holidays, the deadline for completing your session is 11/09/12.  All ordering appointments must be completed by 11/23/12 to ensure holiday delivery.

HOLIDAY STUDIO CLOSING

Kim Hartz Photography will be closed for the holidays from 12/22/12 to 1/6/13.  We will still be available by phone and email, but we will not be booking any sessions during this time.

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ANNOUNCING!
Paw Print Divas WORKSHOP
an exploration in the craft of artistic dog photography
Sept 21 – 23, 2012

at Historic Long Grove, Illinois – 30 minutes from Chicago OHare Airport ORD
$650
The workshop includes:
2+ days of instruction and shooting
Lunch (Fri, Sat, Sun.)
Dinner (Fri.. Sat)
Snacks & Beverages

WHY Paw Print DIVAS…………..

Kim Hartz and Barbara Breitsameter will inspire and guide you through the exploration in the craft of artistic dog photography. For the serious amateur photographer to the seasoned professional photographer wanting to expand their business, this unique workshop will help you identify your personal style and expand your creative vision and artistic approach to dog photography.

]]> http://kimhartz.com/dog-photography-workshop-by-the-paw-print-divas/feed/ 1 http://kimhartz.com/dog-photography-workshop-by-the-paw-print-divas/ Photographer Mentor Sessions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KimHartzPhotography/~3/tkIlQLYSXsQ/ http://kimhartz.com/photographer-mentor-sessions/#comments Wed, 30 May 2012 14:02:42 +0000 Kim http://kimhartz.com/?p=1637 Are you trying to differentiate your business and set yourself apart from the competition? Do you need help with running a successful photography business? Interested in developing your own niche with your business? Kim offers a variety of limited one-on-one mentor sessions that vary from phone consultations, half-day sessions to full-day sessions including a photography session. Each consultation is tailored to meet your individual needs and questions.

Contact us to check availability!

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“I’m teaching a class for PPA’s Super Monday on May 14th! Register by April 25 and save $21! My class is called the Business and Art of Pet Photography. See a brief description below.

Looking to expand into pet portraits? Come learn how to tackle the business end of that venture as well as how to develop your own personal style when photographing pets. Kim will discuss everything you need to know: lighting setups, tips/tricks for photographing pets, creating a sustainable brand and marketing campaign, pricing for profit, and sales techniques to help you sell your work.

Sign up now and save! We will have live models too… furry ones :)

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