Feature Friday, Featuring Alicia Hoang Photography and Design! Angie Hollenbeck Photography | Lacey/Olympia Area Photographer

Alicia Hoang Photography & Design is located in Dallas, Texas! Alicia's style is fresh, bright, and classic, with a twist of modern in it.

Alicia had this to share about her fab business:
"I love photography as much as the next person, and it's a true gift to have. I've only yet begun my journey, but I hope it takes me far! I can't ever thank my clients enough for choosing me to help them make a moment come to a stop. This isn't just my job, it's my life long duty. I couldn't picture my life doing anything else. << ironic huh? lol I also do some designs on the side, so by all means I'm not a pro at this. I have done a few websites, blogs, logs, and started creating my own planners. I'm also a bit of a baker and crafter, I love to bake cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and all things delicious! I also love DIY design projects, and I'm constantly looking for inspiration. I'm a huge Pinterest addict! Find me there at { http://pinterest.com/aliciahoang/ }!"

You can contact Alicia at:
E | aliciahoangphotography@gmail.com

P | 214-578-9510
W | www.aliciahoangphotography.com
B | aliciahoangphotography.wordpress.com

Take some time to check out her awesome work!  Here are a few of her fresh and fabulous designs!

Thanks Alicia for allowing me to share and feature your photography and design business! 

Little Miss Lila! Angie Hollenbeck Photography, Lacey/Olympia Area Photographer

I had a fantastic time photographing this little firecracker!! She was a mover and a shaker and made me work to capture her sweet little face! I can tell that she keeps Mommy on her toes! Here are just a few shots from her gallery! Thanks Lila for being SO adorable and sweet (she even shared an M&M with me)!

 

A Special Edition of Feature Friday Featuring RACHEL BRENKE!

This week I am SO excited to feature someone who is definitely considered a a celebrity in the photography world, my mentor, a fabulous business girl, an expert in law, a teacher to many, and an amazing photographer! 

Introducing the wonderful Rachel Brenke!  

I asked Rachel a series of questions and did this week's a bit more in an "interview" format...and hopefully we "get to know" Rachel a bit better.

Describe yourself in one word:  

Motivated

How long have you "officially" been in business? 

  2 years

What is your favorite part of your job? Most challenging? 

My favorite part is helping others - with my business consulting clients it's helping them get their business off the ground.  With my Photography client's it's helping them preserve a memory of their life in pictures! Most challenging - balancing 3 kids and the business.

How did you get into the business consulting side of your business? 

 I have an Masters in Business Administration (emphasis in marketing) and a law degree (emphasis in transactional law).  I knew I wanted to combine my passion for photography will my formal education.  I recognized the need in the industry to help others do it "right" because so many (including myself) are so overwhelmed with starting and running a business.

Where do you hope to be in 5 years (in life and business)?

I hope to have my own studio and a staff of multiple assistants.  It's hard to have a studio moving around with the military but it is a goal!

What is one thing that very few people know about you?  

Oh man.. I'm such an open book! I'm not very thick skinned, I'm too much of a people pleaser.

ONE piece of advice you would give those who are just starting out?   

  Anytime someone tells you that you can't do it, or to give up. DO IT.

THANK YOU to the fabulous Rachel Brenke for taking the time to answer these questions and allow me to feature her! If you are interested in eworkshops, mentoring, or if you are in the El Paso, TX area and want Rachel to do a session for you, you can find her at:

www.rachelbrenke.com

or

https://www.facebook.com/RachelBrenkePhotography

Feature Friday, Featuring Juicee Designs! | Angie Hollenbeck Photography, Lacey/Olympia Area Photographer

This week's feature Friday is not a photographer, are you shocked!? It seems as if we have had a few weeks of photographers so we are breaking it up with this absolutely fantastic business! 

Juicee Design is a graphic design business that specializes in print design, but is definitely not limited to it. They can design anything from logos, marketing materials, and advertisements to  invitations, photocards, and albums for your photos!

 

The owner, Niki, is not only UBER TALENTED but a true delight! I asked Niki to tell me a bit about her (because sometimes its fun to make business a bit more personal) and this is how she describes herself:

Daughter. Sister. Wife. Mother of three. Graphic Designer. Aspiring Photographer.

My family is my life. Big time Dog Lover.

For those out there that are looking for a designer for your business or maybe your business just needs a little "face lift" BE SURE to check out Niki's work. Links are listed below! Thanks Juicee Designs for allowing Angie Hollenbeck Photography to feature you!

Niki Bradley
Juicee Designs
www.juiceedesigns.com
760.420.2395


Find us on Facebook too!!
http://www.facebook.com/juiceedesigns

Feature Friday, Featuring Laura Smith Photography! by Angie Hollenbeck Photography, Lacey and Olympia Area Photographer

Happy Friday!!! Only two more Fridays for me and my husband is home...yay! Now onto this week's lovely feature Friday!

This week, I am featuring Laura Smith Photography, based out of the beautiful Denver, Colorado area. 

Laura is a custom lifestyle and portrait photographer and loves capturing images that show the the relationships between people. Some of her favorites include engaged couples, families and children.  She loves a well-planned portrait, however, her favorite photos usually show the candid moments in between. I couldn't agree more Laura! :)

Laura's photos have a really vibrant yet natural feel to them. She uses BEAUTIFUL placement and lighting to create her one-of-a-kind photos. If you are in Denver (or surrounding areas), contact Laura for a session today! Her contact information is below!  Thanks Laura for allowing me to feature you this week!

laurasmithphotography@hotmail.com 

www.laurasmithphotos.com 

 www.laurasmithphotos.blogspot.com

If you or anyone you know would like to be a feature on AHP's Feature Friday, please contact me! angie@angiehollenbeckphotography.com

 

Feature Friday, Featuring Stacy Shaeffer Photography | by Angie Hollenbeck Photography | Lacey/Olympia Area Photographer

This week's feature is another photographer! Oh how I love looking through others work!

Stacy Shaeffer Photography is located in Southeast Michigan. Stacy dabbles in a little of everything from maternity to family shoots, through weddings and boudoir. Her work has a vintage feel to my style... it is soft and creamy with yellows and flowy styles. It really has a whimsical feel to it!  

I asked Stacy to "TELL ME MORE!"...and this is what she had to say:

"I enjoy the process of documenting a family's journey through life. I have clients that I have photographed their maternity sessions, newborn sessions and on through their family sessions and their subsequent children. It is such a blessing when a family calls you back for another shoot.
I enjoy shooting with a lifestyle journalistic view. A peek into your every day life. The best portraits are those unposed. The quiet moments that you don't even know I am shooting. "
 

If you or someone you know is looking for a fantastic photographer, please check her out!

stacy@stacyshaefferphotography.com

www.stacyshaefferphotography.com

www.facebook.com/stacyshaefferphotography

www.stacyshaefferphotography.blogspot.com

586.260.9444

 

Giving Back 2012 | Lacey/Olympia Area Photographer

Recently  I read an article about a family that was dealing with one of life's toughest cards- their little girl was battling cancer. Being a mother (and an aunt) I cannot fathom what that family is going through. During this time, it was important to the mother to find a photographer to take their family photos. Anyone that has (or knows anyone that has) dealt with a medical emergency or a long-term illness is aware of the insane medical bills, so affording a photographer (when you need one the most) can be an issue. So, that got me thinking...maybe its time to simply give back to someone in need, or someone that deserves it. Hence the campaign "Giving Back 2012". No matter what it is they are dealing with (or have dealt with) in life- whether medical issues, financial hardship, the loss of a loved one, etc...all stories will be read and considered. Also please note that the actual story will not be publicized in any manner.

How Will it Work?

 First let me state that this session will come with a disk, so financially there is absolutely nothing that is required.  

Nominations will be excepted June 15th- July 15th only.

In your email, please tell AHP the following:

1) Name of person/people being nominated.
2)Relationship to those nominated
3)A brief description of the person/family
4)Their story/why they are deserving
5) Location of those nominated
6) Email in which you can be contacted
7) Lastly, attach a photograph

Send nominations to angie@angiehollenbeckphotography.com.

(Any nominations given via Facebook will not be accepted, so please be sure to email at the address provided. You will receive a reply when your nomination is received.)
*Facebook is in no way affiliated with Giving Back, 2012.*

Once nominations are received, the top three will be chosen and an email will be sent to the address that was provided.

 Then voting will began. 

Voting will run from July 16th- August 1st only.

 In order to vote, you must first "like" Angie Hollenbeck Photography. During the voting period, the families name and photo will be in the "Giving Back 2012" Album (located in Photos).

 Once again, it will just be the name and photo...no particular information regarding the nomination will be included. This is the time to urge friends and family members to get on, like AHP's Facebook page, and vote!

The winner will be announced on my Facebook page and blog only so please check on and around August 2nd.

The winner must email me within 48 hours of the time voting closes to claim their session or the one in 2nd place will be chosen.

2nd place receives $50.00 off session price
3rd place receives $30.00 off session price

(The sessions must take place within 15 miles of Lacey, WA.)
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I urge you to please send an email if you or someone you know deserve this free session. Thank you and I cannot wait for your stories to start filling my inbox!