Katie’s Bat Mitzvah – Temple Shalom, Dallas & Shops at Legacy Marriott
Katie’s Bat Mitzvah was an AMAZING EVENT. Seriously. It was literally, coordinated by Carol Abrams at Amazing Events! Aside from the fact that her party was crazy, she and her family were so gracious, and so great to work with. We really enjoyed photographing Katie’s Bat Mitzvah. Enjoy some of our favorite images.
Tutus and Ties Mini Sessions Feb 5
Our Vintage Valentine’s Day Event, Tutus and Ties, is almost sold out! We have 2 spaces left for kids ages 0-12. Collections start at $99, and the session is free. Here are a couple of sample images from our preview shoot.
Call the studio at 972-723-2464 to reserve one of the last two booking times.
Mariah’s 13th Birthday Party – Strikz, Frisco Photographer
Saturday marked Mariah’s 13th Birthday and she celebrated in style with a private room at Strikz in Frisco. We were on hand to capture all of the events for her. We specialize in low-light, event photography. If you are having an event, consider hiring a photographer. Our rates are competitive and you’ll find yourself enjoying the party, and not worrying about the settings on your camera. Here are a few fun shots from Mariah’s big night.
PBA ?
A Strike?
The Decor by Tara Null
The Cupcake Table
The Birthday Girl's Cupcake
The Tattoo
The BFF
The Photobooth
The Party Favor (Bowling Balls filled with Candy!)
Vintage Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions Feb 5
We are proud to announce our first mini-session event at our new location. The event is a themed “Vintage Valentine’s Day”. Bring little girls dressed in simple, classic tops and pair with one of our tutus. Bring little boys in khaki or tweed pants or a blazer , and complete the look with a men’s fadora. The products will be exclusive to the event, and all at discounted prices. We will feature one of our Limited Edition storyboards, a themed album, and custom framing styled to the images. Mark your calendar and call us to book your free 20 minute session. We are limited to 15 sessions for this event. This limited edition event has an opening package of $99.
We will post sample images after the weekend so you can get a feel for the style.
Pumpkin Patch Mini Sessions – Earth Tones Greenery, Midlothian
Earth Tones Greenery hosted our Annual Pumpkin Patch Mini Sessions this year. They provided the most amazing set we’ve ever had. If you missed out, we’re considering having a second day of shooting in a couple of weeks. Email us or call if you are interested and we may repeat the sessions. If you need any incentive, the sessions were free, the packages started at just $49, and the pictures were GREAT ! Here are a few of them.
ISES Dallas at Union Station
Last night we photographed the ISES Dallas July Bi-Monthly Meeting at Union Station. If you are looking for someone to help you plan an event, ISES Dallas is a virtual who’s who in the wedding and event planning community. Whether you need a photographer (us), a florist (Branching Out), a lighting design, or entertainment, ISES members are a great resource. Next time you interview a vendor for an event, ask them if they are an ISES Dallas Member. Here are a few of the images from last night’s event. Congratulations to our good friend, Yvette Audrain for taking home the Pinnacle Award, the highest honor for an ISES Member.
These companies contributed to the design this evening:
Union Station
Eclipse Entertainment
Carol Marks Music
Shag Carpet
Lilands
Branching Out
Fox Designs
On Stage
Airstar
AD parties and Events
Paul Salos – The Music of Sinatra
M&M
Diversified Media
Cort Furniture
Dwayne Andrew- Fire Eater
GladTower Live Productions
Yvette Audrain (Premier Special Events), Kevin (Wolfgang Puck Catering), and Marla Watson-Werst (Pea Pod Productions)
Paul Salos, from America's Got Talent, and famed Sinatra Singer
Yes, that's fire. And yes, he's eating it. When they said fire roasted fish, he got confused, I guess.
Beautiful arrangement courtesy of Branching Out
2010 USA Diving Summer Region 8 Championships
We are currently processing the 5000+ photos we took at the 2010 USA Diving Summer Region 8 Championships this past weekend.
2010 USA Diving Summer Region 8 Championships
Over the next few days we will post more and more of the finished images to our e-commerce site. Parents, family and friends may access the images by visiting www.iveystudio.com and clicking on ORDER. Once there, click the Link to the Dive Meet photos to view and purchase images.
If we gave you a complimentary print coupon at the event, you will enter the coupon code during the payment step of your checkout.
As always, we are available for questions by phone at 972-723-2464 or my email at info@iveystudio.com
A Fairy Happy Birthday Party
I was invited to photograph for Ms E’s first birthday party this past weekend. The party theme was fairies and butterflies. You can see how cute she looks flying over mommy’s head in her fairy wings. She also had the most amazing cake you can ever imagine. I can’t wait to see her wedding cake!
Happy Birthday, girl!
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Charity Event
We recently setup on location at the Ryan Manor in Dallas to photograph the guests at the HOBY Texas North annual fundraiser. Each couple took a quick portrait and the proceeds were donated to the charity. We printed on site and framed 8×10 prints for each guest to take away with them. We are very happy with the results of the event, and the charity raised a lot of money. Here are a couple of the portraits from the evening.
If you are hosting a charity event and would like us to set up and help you raise additional funds, please contact us.
Midlothian High School Football Banquet
Saturday night, the Midlothian Football Boosters held the Annual Football Banquet at the Midlothian Civic Center. Players, coaches and teams were recognized for their achievements over the past season. We were on hand to photograph the awards and make portraits of the players, their families, and their dates. We had a great time and we appreciate the Booster Club’s recognition of our photography at the event. If you would like to purchase photos from the event, click here.
We created year-end video slide shows for each of the three teams. You can view those here. We still have a few copies left for $15 each. We are donating $5 from each sale to the Booster Club. Call or come by the studio to order.
Varsity
Junior Varsity
Freshman
New Year’s Eve Party Event Photos
On New Year’s Eve, my good friend, Yvette Audrain of Premier Special Events, asked us to drop in on a party she put together and take a few table shots. I thought they were very pretty and worth of posting here to the blog. If you are hosting a party, check in with Yvette at www.premierspecialevents.com and she can make things easy, as well as spectacular. Then she’ll call us to come and photograph it for you. Enjoy and Happy New Year.
Thanks Santa!
We’d like to thank Santa Claus for making the looooong trip from the North Pole and helping us make great photos this weekend. Thanks to everyone who came to see him. We were thrilled with the turnout. If you weren’t able to come, we hope to see you next time at one of our themed mini-session events. I even managed to have my picture taken with Santa. That’s me (Chris) and my son Connor with Santa. And just so you know, THIS is MY real Santa Claus! He still delivers presents to me every year 
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Thanks Santa, for making this weekend very special to me . . and Connor!
Santa in the Studio: Next Dates Dec 4, 5
This past Saturday we had a great turnout for our Santa in the Studio portraits. Here are a few of the photos from Saturday, including Santa’s Best Friend, the Border Collie! Our next Santa Dates are December 4th and 5th. Call 972-723-5452 for an appointment.
Santa in the Studio – Saturday! Still a few openings!
We’re all set for Santa to be at the Studio on Saturday. Avoid the malls, stay out of the toy stores, and get a quality portrait in our great Santa in the Park Set. We’re snowed in and Santa has a candy can for everyone! We have a limited number of openings for Saturday afternoon. If you aren’t on the schedule, call us at 972-723-2464 and we can get you booked.
Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible Unveiling Event
Last week Maserati unveiled its newest car to the world in Plano at Boardwalk Maserati. We were on hand to photograph the event. If you are a car enthusiast, you’ll want to see this beautiful machine. It is the only one in the world, with production set to begin later this year. Thanks to A Fiore Catering for inviting us to photograph the event. If you are hosting a party and need an OUTSTANDING caterer, call Angie. You can reach her at 214-871-2121. Having an event or party, we offer affordable coverage from a different point of view. Contact us for availability.
Pumpkin Patch Photos 2009
After a rainy Friday night, the weather turned out very “Fall Like” for our 2009 Pumpkin Patch photos. This year we moved away from the studio and were hosted by Nicole Blackmon of Spoiled Rotten Boutique, at her beautiful home in Midlothian. If you didn’t make it, we missed you, and you missed a great set and lots of fun. We are considering another setup on Saturday morning, October 31. If we hear from enough people that would like us to set up and offer the specials again, we’ll host here at our studio. Please email us if you didn’t make it, or would like to come with your kids dressed in their costumes. Here are a few photos from Saturday.
Ivey Photography 2009 Pumpkin Patch Photos - My little Camryn showed off in our Pumpkin Cart.
Ivey Photography 2009 Pumpkin Patch Photos - Some came dressed in ties and dresses
Ivey Photography 2009 Pumpkin Patch Photos - Some came dressed in great outfits by Spoiled Rotten Boutique
Ivey Photography 2009 Pumpkin Patch Photos - There were even some big kids
Ivey Photography 2009 Pumpkin Patch Photos - Some kids came dressed in great Halloween costumes
Ivey Photography 2009 Pumpkin Patch Photos - Thanks to Ruibals Nursery in Dallas for the great set.
Thanks to those who purchased photos and brought their families out for the fun. We will email everyone with a link to the photos so you can purchase photos and share with friends.
Pumpin Patch Photos Saturday October 10
If you aren’t already signed up for our Pumpkin Patch Photo Day, please contact us as soon as possible. There are only a few spots open and we’d love to see you fill them. If you are already signed up and you need more information, here is a copy of the email that Spoiled Rotten Children’s Boutique sent out.
THIS SATURDAY, October 10th is a show you don’t want to miss. Many great vendors will be here for your shopping pleasure from 10 – 3. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring just yourself. You are sure to have a great time! Be sure to pass this along to all your friends and family. (Directions below)
VENDORS:
Spoiled Rotten – children’s boutique www.spoiledrottencb.blogspot.com Christmas Dresses have arrived be the first to see them. Great new fall pieces and Laura Dare Pj’s have arrived as well. Great items left on the Clearance Rack at 60% off!
Ivey Photography – www.iveystudio.com Ivey will be here taking Fall pictures. About 20 bails of hay will be brought in along with a few dozen pumpkins, gourds, mums, leaves, etc. (If you already have an appointment, I will be e-mailing you a reminder, if you still would like to get in on this amazing opportunity there are a couple of spots left. Grab them while you can. Packages starting at $49 (includes: sitting fee, 1 – 8X10, 2 – 5X7′s, and wallets).
Daddy’s Girl – Hats, headbands, bows, flowers, and custom bows
Massages by Holley – Chair massages only $1 per minute
Pitter Pat Pottery – if you haven’t had the opportunity to have your childs hand/feet prints turned in to a cherished piece of art, you are in luck. She’s back and with new pieces. Don’t have kids no problem, check out her custom pieces and other great pieces at www.pitterpatpottery.blogspot.com Please let me know if you might be interested in doing a piece so she knows how much paint and pottery to bring. You don’t have to commit, just let me know if you have any interest. She is fantastic. GREAT Christmas gifts for family!!!!!! Don’t like any of the ideas you see, come up with your own and she can create it for you!!! These pieces are absolutely amazing.
Polka Dot Queen – you won’t want to miss this new vendor. She has great gift items. Custom letters for your childs room. Wonderful teacher gifts and much more. Check it out. www.polkadotqueen.com
Custom Dominoes by Val – wonderful, fun and funky creations out of dominoes. Custom orders taken as well. Great prices. Great gifts. New styles.
Scentsy – the hottest new thing in candles. www.scentsy.com/traceyhamilton
Silpada Jewelry – http://mysilpada.com/lisa.tuttle check out the new pieces Silpada has to offer
Pampered Chef – many great and wonderful items to see www.pamperedchef.com
E-mail Nicole at spoiledrottencb@yahoo.com for appointments or further questions.
At the home of Nicole Blackmon in Midlothian (Crystal Forest Subdivision)
Directions: (unfortunately this address does not work in some navigation systems)
Directions from Waxahachie:
From 287 turn LEFT on Plainview (this is at the light where the new gas station along with Pistols and Pearls is). Take Plainview for a while, will be a narrow and curvy road. You will come to a stop sign at Ashford go through the stop sign. After passing the stop sign, you will turn LEFT at the second street – Skinner. At the second street turn LEFT on Parker. Take Parker all the way down to the stop sign. Turn RIGHT on Billy Ray. It will be the second house that FACES the street on the RIGHT. 3430 Billy Ray.
From Midlothian/287:
From 287 take Plainview going South and follow the directions above. (Note: Plainview is the south side of Walnut Grove – Walnut Grove is North of 287 and Plainview is South of 287)
From Midlothian/663:
From FM 663 take McAlpin going East. Take McAlpin for a while. You will turn LEFT on to Plainview. Turn RIGHT on to Skinner. Second street is Parker turn LEFT. Take Parker all the way down to the stop sign. Turn RIGHT on to Billy Ray. It will be the second house that FACES the street on the RIGHT. 3430 Billy Ray.
Nicole Blackmon
Spoiled Rotten Children’s Boutique
Midlothian, TX
214-232-7952
www.spoiledrottencb.blogspot.com
Midlothian High School Homecoming Photos
We took over 2000 photos during the Friday Homecoming parade, pep rally, halftime and football game. If you were in the parade or participated in the pep rally, there’s a good chance we have a photo of you. Midlothian took a tough loss to Cleburne in the last few seconds, but we still got plenty of good action from the game and the halftime festivities. If you’d like to see the photos and make a purchase, please click here or visit ivestudio.com and click on Order.
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Parker Chiropractic College Roast & Toast
Friday night, we were fortunate enough to photograph a Roast & Toast for Fabrizio Mancini, the President of Parker Chiropractic College. Fab is an amazing leader of a great organization and we were proud to be associated with it. For those in attendance, we’ve posted photos on our shopping cart that can be purchased. Click here to view and purchase the photos. We will be donating $2 from each print purchased back to the College Scholarship Fund. Here are a few of our favorite images from the evening. Congratulations to Fab for 10 years of service.
If you are looking for an event photographer, please contact us today for a consultation. We photograph parties, anniversaries, corporate functions, and awards ceremonies.
Fall Themed Portrait Mini Sessions October 10
This year we are mixing up our Fall Themed Mini Session event and getting out of the studio. We have partnered with Nicole Blackmon of Spoiled Rotten Children’s Boutique in Midlothian, and will be setting up our fall themed set at her home-based store. Appointments are available starting at 9am on Saturday October 10th. Each session is 15 minutes, and there is no session fee. We’ll be offering a great set of packages starting at just $49. Its a great chance to bring the kids out to a great little boutique store, meet Nicole and all of her vendors at this once a year event. We’ll be there with a great Fall Set in Nicole’s back yard (with permission from the weather). Nicole will be managing all of the appointments this year and you can reach her by email at spoiledrottencb@yahoo.com. You can also see her blog and her really cute clothing line at spoiledrottencb.blogspot.com. Nicole has several great vendors coming in and the whole day should be very exciting. We’re excited to get our studio out on the road, and we hope to see you all there.
The Great Bridal Expo – Visit Our Booth
We’d like to invite you to visit our booth at the Great Bridal Expo at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. The show is November 8th from Noon to 5pm. You can visit the Great Bridal Expo web site by clicking here. It should be a great show, with some of the best wedding vendors in the state attending.
Meet us at the Waxahachie Bridal Extraveganza
We look forward to meeting you and showing off our best wedding, engagement, and bridal work at the Waxahachie Bridal Extravaganza. The event is September 20, and will be held at the Waxahachie Civic Center. We’ll have samples, specials, and our entire staff out to meet you. We’re unveiling several new products and we are very excited for you to see them. If you’ve been considering Ivey Photography as your wedding photographer, please stop by and see us. This is the only time of year we offer discounted packages and incentives on our wedding services. It is also a good chance to make a direct comparison of Ivey Photography to several other quality photographers in our area. Every bride who stops by will get a gift from us, just to say congratulations on your engagement.
International Girl Pageant National Finals 2009
We recently had the privelage to photograph the International Girl National Finals Pageant in Ft. Worth. Over 60 girls from all over the country assembled to show their best during a week long pageant event. We took over 7000 photographs during the event, both on the stage and off. We will be posting a private gallery for parents and family of the participants in the coming days. Parents, watch your email boxes for updates from us on photos. For now, here are a few photos from mini-sessions we did with some of the contestants. Congratulations to Tatum Hollis for her win as the National Miss Photogenic in the Petite Division. We did a mini-session with Tatum during the Texas State Finals back in June. Each year we do mini-sessions with girls and each year, our clients seem to win a National Miss Photogenic Title at the Pageant. Coincidence?
As always, click on the photo for a larger, better view.
Ivey Photography - Petite National Photogenic Winner, Tatum Hollis
Ivey Photography - International Girl Pageant Mini Sessions
Ivey Photography - International Girl Pageant Mini Sessions
Ivey Photography - International Girl Pageant Mini Sessions
Ivey Photography - International Girl Pageant Mini Sessions
Ivey Photography - International Girl Pageant Mini Sessions
Ivey Photography - International Girl Pageant Mini Sessions
Ivey Photography - International Girl Pageant Mini Sessions
