Contest Winner!!

!Contest News!

Congratulations to 'Eclipse' for winning the free photo session!

I want to thank everyone who entered the contest and helped to promote Bella Valentina Photography. It means a lot to me to get so much support! For anyone that has not yet subscribed to my blog, please do so now and check back often for photo tips, the art quote of the day, House of Jules features, and special discounts! I will periodically offer specials exclusively for my myspace subscribers so don't forget to keep your eyes peeled! And I have recently added my special introductory rates so book a session before they go back up!

!House of Jules!

Here are a couple more features for you guys looking for props and great vintage finds:

Mother of pearl and onyx Cleopatra necklace

Vintage faux fur coat

In other recommendations, if any of you are in the Granville/Newark/Heath area stop by the new Del Mar, a great little bar/grill type place that is definitely worth your time! If you're in Columbus, they also own Club 185 in the German Village!

!Odds and Ends!

As I work strictly on location I am always out looking for great new spots for future shoots. If any of you have any recommendations please let me know!

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend! It's supposed to warm up a bit which I'm looking forward to!

Updates and Features!!

!Contest News!

As I said in my last blog, I'm very excited about this contest and look forward to announcing the winner and setting up details! The winner will be announced on January 25th and will be posted here and on Myspace as well as being contacted personally with details.

Again, if you have entered you may want to start thinking about any ideas you have in mind for your session if you win!! Do you want individual photos? Photos of your children? Your band?

If you haven't entered hurry up and do so now - Subscribe to this blog and post my banner on your myspace page and you will be entered automatically to win a free photo session and 8x10 print!

!Features: House of Jules!

I am very excited about these finds!! For any new subscribers this is where I post links to great vintage finds that would be perfect for photo shoots, or art, jewelry and other fun stuff!

Vintage WWII Uniform

Vintage View Master Stereoscope

framed Vintage Folk Art

!Recent News!

Please subscribe or check back daily to read the new Art Quote of the Day on the right hand side of the blog!

!Recent Photos!

These are a few recent candids of my family - my daughters and my father -

Updated contest details + House of Jules features!!

I'm very excited about this contest and look forward to announcing the winner and setting up details! The winner will be announced on January 25th and will be posted here and on myspace as well as being contacted personally with details.

So, if you have entered you may want to start thinking about any ideas you have in mind for your session should you be chosen as the winner!! Do you want individual photos, photos of your children, photos of your band...? And if you haven't entered hurry up and do so now - Subscribe to this blog and post my banner on your myspace page to be entered automatically for your free photo session and 8x10 print of your choice!

Please do double check that you are subscribed - I have way more people telling me they are subscribed than what actually are.


And don't forget to check out the weekly features at The House of Jules!!

A 30's-40's era vintage black velvet cocktail/lounge gown

A very cool vintage mother of pearl SWORD tie clip

A vintage estate cameo pin by Operi

This ebay store has fantastic antiques and vintage finds that are great for personal collections or fun for photo shoots!

What's new at The House of Jules + contest!!

The House of Jules Features!!

I had no idea that my House of Jules weekly features would get such a positive response so what started out as weekly features may end up being 'several times a week' features, lol! My picks for today are:

A 30's-40's era vintage black velvet cocktail/lounge gown

A very cool vintage mother of pearl SWORD tie clip

A vintage estate cameo pin by Operi

This ebay store has fantastic antiques and vintage finds that are great for personal collections or fun for photo shoots!

Contest News!!

Are you local? Subscribe to my blog AND add my banner to your myspace page and be automatically entered into a contest to win a free photo session with Bella Valentina Photography and a free 8x10!!

After you have done both, leave a comment here or on myspace and let me know so that you can be entered!

Thanks for your support!!

And lastly, I'd like to share a couple of personal images of my sister...

House of Jules weekly features!!

Due to all of the questions I've received asking about where to get great dresses and props for photo shoots or just great vintage items in general I have decided to start weekly features from one of my favorite vintage and antique stores - House of Jules!!

Here are the first two weekly features:

A vintage peignoir that would be fab for a fun shoot!

and

A 40's era woven gold bag that would just be great to have!

Bookmark this page or subscribe to my blog and keep your eyes peeled for the next weekly features from House of Jules!!

For children's photographers and moms alike I have found some great things on ebay:

This tutu/headband set would be a great prop or a fantastic outfit for a baby's first birthday!

Happy shopping!!

Excited about 2008!!

This year has the potential to be the most fulfilling year yet in my business endeavors. Though I enjoyed everything about my partnership it will be exciting to follow my own lead and see where that takes me! I have several things lined up in the near future in terms of client shoots and model/concept experimentation. I am finally getting the site to come together and ask for feedback in a poll here on my blog. I am also looking for feedback on the business name. It has special meaning for me but I am concerned about the length? The pricing for my services will be up shortly. Keep an eye out for that as I will have special introductory rates! I look forward to many fun and creative sessions and building client relationships built on trust and satisfaction.

Here are a few pictures I took of my girls during the holidays. Lourdes Bella Star and Scarlet Valentina....

Happy 2008!!!