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A Few Thoughts

A dear friend took this picture, the reason I am not in it is that I am the one throwing the "puppy" (now a 60 pound bulldog) into the pictures. I started taking pictures when our oldest son was four (he is now 14).  I have been blessed to capture many memories for families and several of them were published in coffee table books~The Wonder of Babies, Boys and Girls.  I always love showing children that are in the book their images (somehow they have grown older and I have not-ha!)

The garden studio is on a half an acre and I strive to create new venues every season to keep a fresh look to the images.  I find my props through studio production companies and salvage yards.

Over three years ago I established a non-profit foundation, Moment by Moment.  Currently we have over 250 professional photographers in California collaborating with all of the California Children's Hospitals to provide portrait sessions for children with potential life limiting illnesses.  These children's spirits do not hide in thier illness and they show their inner and outter beauty as well as their inner strength in these portraits.

I appreciate you taking the time to visit the site ~ most genuinely, Karen

Working with goldfish…

Goldfish and cherios have been a staple in working with kids, I tuck them in flowers, hide them in places, including their pockets to get those curious, unposed moments…now you know my secret :)

Getting Ready for Football Season

This little guy is all ready  for football season!

Baby Pieces Shoots

There is a very short time before the little tiny hands and feet grow big….I love capturing these precious pieces!

Fall shoot with a classic look

People often ask what to wear for a family shoot, for a classic look, white and jeans can be simple and timeless….

Put your hands in the air

After our first pose Eve’s mom told me she loves to stretch out with her arms in the air, how right she was :)

Holiday 2010 Sessions

The pumpkins have not yet been harvested and I am already talking about holiday sessions, why??? because clients often want to reserve the session time that fits their family best now prior to the season.  Sessions are 225. for your child or children only and 275. for the family.  This pricing includes the session, proof prints & a CD of images to print for holiday cards, etc.

What is new? I have several new vendors that can provide wonderful holiday gifts, if you purchase 350. you will receive a complimentary spring 2011 session as a gift for you to keep or give to someone as a holiday gift!

Additionally, if you book your session for one of the September shoots, choose an envelope when you arrive, each envelope contains a certificate for one of the following: a 20×24 canvas, a custom framed photo series from your session, a custom designed album or photo jewelry ~ just a thank you for booking early in the season.

Dates for holiday sessions are as follows, Saturday sessions are booked at 10AM, 11AM, noon, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM.  Sunday sessions are booked at 11AM, noon and 1PM

September dates ~ 18&19, 25&26

October dates ~ 2&3, 9&10, 16X17, 20&31

November dates ~ 6&7, 13&14, 20X21

Looking for newborns for complimentary portrait sessions

I have launched a new boutique cottage studio for newborns.  Behind the scenes, I have been purchasing oodles of props that are only fitting to newborns to create unique images of very fleeting moments.  I additionally am being trained by two amazing photographers in Southern California that solely focus on capturing the very beginning of your child’s life…To me, a new baby is like the beginning of all things…wonder, hope and a dream of possibilities.

To celebrate all of this I am offering parents of newborn babies (two weeks and younger) a complimentary portrait session. I have limited sessions I will schedule and I need to do these on weekdays (as I really take my time with their schedule).  If you are interested in filling one of these sessions with your newborn, please email me: karenhenrich@pacbell.net.

If you know of a friend that you want to refer to me, please feel free to let them know about my search!!!

Cruz was one of the recent babies in the studio, although he is “old” compared to some of the brand new babies I have been capturing….I just could not resist sharing his smiles!

Our Ten Year Anniversary Celebration ~ My gift to you…

Custom Moments is celebrating it’s ten year anniversary~

Some things change ~ I have recently added new production studio sets for the half acre garden studio and a newborn/baby boutique photography cottage filled with clothes & props for unique images. I have also added several new vendor lines with products you won’t find at retail shops.  All that said, some things remain the same as well ~ you still receive a printable CD & proof prints with each session & I still have the same passion for capturing the moments the will hold a memory in time.

As a gift, if you book a weekday session for your children from now until August 31st

the session fee  is complimentary.

Please email us for appointment times.

And yes…this is Jezebel getting in another shoot with the new production set…

New production set

I found this set and loved the color combination….while I was trying it out, our dog Jezebel had to get in on the action..

The red door

Ten years ago (surreal – the studio is at the decade mark!) I purchased a set of doors and painted them red, ten years later, those doors are still a signature piece for Custom Moments and provide a punch of color as a backdrop for many classic images, these included!