Grad Announcements/Open House Invitations Sale - Idaho Senior Photographer

Finally, your time has come

to celebrate your hard work!!!!

Custom grad announcements are an awesome alternative to the bland announcements ordered through your school. Custom grad announcements are available with Barbara Walker Photography and come in all kinds of sizes and "looks'. Some feature just 1 of your favorite images from your Senior Session, some feature a collage of 4 or more of your favorite images.

The best part about ordering your custom grad announcement with Barbara Walker Photography now is that we are having a SALE! This sale is available now through April 29th and is ONLY available to clients that had their Senior Session with Barbara Walker Photography.


ALL CUSTOM GRAD ANNOUNCEMENTS/OPEN HOUSE INVITES ARE 20% OFF!!!! 
All cards (except 2x3.5 cards) include white envelopes. Please note, 5x5 sized mail requires additional postage.
2x3.5 flat single or double-sided cards (ideal for party invites to classmates)- originally $60 ~ $48 per set of 48
4x6 or 4x8 flat single-sided cards- originally $42 ~ $33.60 per set of 24
5x5 or 5x7 flat single-sided cards- originally $48 ~ $38.40 per set of 24
5x5 or 5x7 flat double-sided cards- originally $60 ~ $48 per set of 24
5x5 or 5x7 folded cards- originally $110 ~ $88 per set of 24
5x5 tri-fold card- originally $145 ~ 116 per set of 24
4x5.5 accordion card- originally $145 ~ 116 per set of 24

You want more??!! OK....you got it!!! Order your first set of cards at the 20% discount, get the 2nd set at 25% off the original price, get the 3rd & 4th set at 30% off the original price. IF YOU ORDER 5 OR MORE SETS, BARBARA WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY WILL TAKE 50% OFF (the original price) YOUR ENTIRE CUSTOM CARD ORDER!!!!!!!!!

Didn't have your Senior Session with Barbara Walker Photography but want some awesome custom grad cards by us? Hurry and take advantage of our Mini Senior Session for only $75 (includes 30 minute on-location shoot at one location spot, 8-10 fully-edited images in a private password protected online gallery, 1-8x10 of your favorite image, and 1 set of 8 wallets of your favorite image). This Mini Senior Session is only available to Seniors - Class of 2011 and session must be taken by April 11, 2011.


Call me to take advantage of this awesome special at 208.794.7420 or email me at barbara@barbarawalkerphotography.com.






Attn: Senior Reps....remember, you get one set of custom cards at 50% off the original price - which must be ordered by April 20, 2011.

Supermoon 3/19/2011 - Emmett Idaho Photographer

A photographer's dream......a huge, bright moon. Or so I thought. Emmett's skies were filled with thick clouds so I missed the beautiful orange full moon that I was longing to see. I pretty much gave up the idea of photographing the supermoon; until I started to see a beam of light coming from outside my window. Finally! The clouds started to clear and I was able to see this beaming white full moon in the sky. So I broke out the camera again, set-up outside and started to shoot.

Ugh...I was not liking anything. This moon was sooooooo bright that the glow was just as bright as the moon itself so all I was getting was a bright blob. It was so bright that you'd swear I was shooting into the sun (just without any flare). I was just about to give up again, until some thin clouds started rolling in and something told me to keep shooting.

I'm so glad I listened to my "inner self" and kept shooting just a little bit longer........

Searching for 2012 Senior Reps - Idaho Senior Photographer

Barbara Walker Photography is now searching for 2012 Senior Reps!! 

Are you graduating in 2012? Are you fun and outgoing? Do you love to be the center of attention? Then we want you!!!

Details for the Barbara Walker Photography 2012 Senior Rep Program:

  * Your Senior Portrait Session fee is only $100 (no print credit)

  * 4 sets of 8 wallets or 1 set of 56 wallets for FREE

  * One 10x10 or 12x12 custom album for 1/2 off

  * 20% off portrait packages, al-a-carte print pricing, fine-art prints, and products

  * 100 Rep Cards free to hand out to classmates, friends, and family personalized with your images from your mini rep session with instructions on how they can get a discount themselves on a session with Barbara Walker Photography

  * For every Rep Card that comes back to Barbara Walker Photography with a paid session, you'll receive $25 CASH! Seriously...only 4 referrals and you have $100 cash in your hands! All just by being hyped about Barbara Walker Photography and telling everyone about us and handing out your cards.

**More incentives for the top Senior Reps!!!

SIGN ME UP!

Send the answers to the following information requested and questions along with a snapshot of you to barbara@barbarawalkerphotography.com NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT, MARCH 21, 2011.

Your Name / Contact Number / E-Mail Address

Parent/Guardian Name / Address / Contact Number / E-Mail Address

1. Are you graduating in 2012?

2. What school do you attend?

3. Have you told your parent(s) about wanting to be a Barbara Walker 2012 Senior Rep? What did they say? (if you haven't talked to them yet, go do it now and tell me what they say)

4. Do you have a Facebook page? What is it?

5. What school clubs, sports, activities are you involved in?

6. What community activities are you involved in or a member of?

7. What are your hobbies and interests?

8. Describe your personality. What defines who you are?

9. Why do you think you'd be a great Senior Rep for Barbara Walker Photography?

I'm seeing stars.......... - Emmett, Idaho Photographer

Today I helped a friend work on her calendar for an awesome non-profit cause. We had some good laughs over how "particular" I am (she calls it "being anal", I call it "being particular"). I just like uniformity on certain things; that's all.

After quite a few hours later, we were finished and I walked her and her daughter outside to her car and looked out at the bright moon. It was beautiful! Not quite a full moon, but pretty close. We had slight clouds over the moon giving it such a beautiful glow of colors and the stars were brightly shining as well. So I said my goodbyes to them and rushed back in the house to grab my camera and tripod.

I turned off all the lights outside and shut the curtains to the house (heaven forbid the family goes without lights for just a few dang minutes so I can get a good shot). Good things the curtains are nice and thick ;)

Unfortunately I don't live in an open field or on a desolate road where there's no light at all around me, and I didn't have time to get in the car and drive to the river (darn....that would have been an awesome shot!). So I had to deal with my surroundings and take what I could take from my open back yard porch.

If anyone is a constellation buff, can you tell me what the star constellation is on the right on these photos?

 

 You can see a bigger version of these photos on my facebook account.

January 2011 Special from Barbara Walker Photography - Idaho Photographer

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!

It's a new year, a new beginning. Time for a new photograph! A photograph of the family perhaps? A photograph of the kids? A photograph of you and your significant other? Oh ya....it's time for new photographs!!

January 2011 Special is all about new beginnings. Barbara Walker Photography has announced that many new products will be added to the product line, some limited edition sessions will be added to the session line, and more importantly that there are no price increases in 2011! Take advantage of this announcement with the January 2011 special!

During the month of January 2011, all photographic prints are 1/2 off!! New sessions only taken during the month of January 2011 get to benefit from this awesome deal! That means.....pay in full and have your full session during January (your proofing/ordering session must be held by Feb. 5th), and you'll get 1/2 off your prints. Yes, full sessions include $200 worth in prints; however with this special.....YOU GET $400 WORTH IN PRINTS!!!! I must be crazy.....for $300, you get a full session, DVD slideshow, printed proofs, and $400 worth of prints. Yesiree you read that right!!



Call me to take advantage of this awesome special and book your family session NOW at 208.794.7420 or email me at barbara@barbarawalkerphotography.com.

A special announcement for 2011 - Emmett Idaho Photographer

HEAREE HEAREE

Barbara Walker Photography is NOT increasing prices during 2011!!!


Barbara Walker Photography is adding special, limited edition session to the photography session line. Special sessions like the BFF Session, the Cowboy Spirit Session, the Mommy n Me Session, the Daddy n Me Session, the Field of Dreams Session, the Old Time Football Session, the Train Days Session, and more!


Barbara Walker Photography is adding products to the product line. New products line key chains, statuettes, metal prints, more collage sizes, dry erase boards, fine are acrylics, bookmarks, stickers, and jewelry!!


Make sure to become a fan of Barbara Walker Photography here on facebook to be one of the first to know about specials and announcements!

David, Emmett High Class of 2011 - Emmett, ID Senior Photographer

When I first met David, he was the typical senior boy....not really caring about his senior pics but it's what Mom wanted so he was going along. Then we started to talk about where to shoot and what to bring. His eyes lit up when I told him that I'd love to shoot him with his love; his El Camino.

And now for his other "loves"....skate board, golf, shooting, and can't forget eating

And one of David's favorite things to do......HAVE FUN!!!!!

Now that you've had a good laugh.....here are some of the "nicer" photos of David that his Mom cherishes

Now for a glimpse into David........

My name is David Aparicio

My nickname is Chico

I go to school at Emmett High School

My favorite class is Auto

My favorite color is Midnight Blue & Brown

My favorite website is Facebook

I love to listen to Puff Daddy, rain, nice powerful engine running

My all-time favorite movie is Gran Tarino

My favorite possession is my El Camino

I never leave home without phone, car, wallet, pants

After I graduate I want to hurry up and finish college so I can work in the family business

Dead or alive, who would you like to meet and why? Barry White because I love his music and I would have him teach me his ways

Who is your role model and why? Has to be my Father. He grew up having nothing and ended up with everything.

I chose Barbara Walker Photography for my Senior Portraits because my Mom did.

Christina, Bishop Kelly High Class of 2011 - Boise, ID Senior Photographer

Christina is one of those girls that all photographers love. She had all the moves, looks, style, and attitude down. She was game for whatever I wanted her to do including climbing things, sitting on the wet ground, laying on dirt in her prom dress, and more. I literally could not take a bad shot of her. We started out with the weather not being too bad; soft clouds with barely any sprinkling going on. Then it soon started to rain heavily on us. We took cover under some stairs and in the cars but soon the rain parted and we were able to get some beautiful sunshine. Then the clouds came rolling in again. So we called it quits and decided to finish her session the following weekend (good thing too because we had much better weather the following weekend!).

Here are Christina's favorites (some are mine too).....

And now, a glimpse into Christina...............

My name is Christina Gado

My nickname is Tina

I go to school at Bishop Kelly

My favorite class is Sports Medicine

My favorite color is red

My favorite website is facebook

I love to listen to Eminem

My all-time favorite movie is Wanted

I never leave home without my phone and ipod

After I graduate I want to study medicine

Dead or alive, who would you like to meet and why? Eminem because he is strongly opinionated and his music is amazing.

Who is your role model and why? Strong women in general because it is inspirational and a good quality to have.

I chose Barbara Walker Photography for my Senior Portraits because Miranda told me about her and I really like the way her pictures turned out.

Cyber Monday Special - Idaho Photographer

In the spirit of the giving season, 

Barbara Walker Photography is giving you $25 for FREE!

(click image to enlarge)

HURRY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCITING OFFER!! ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT!!

There's no limit on the number you can purchase, so stock up on as many as you want in order to save on everything from prints, float wraps, gallery wraps, collages, storybook albums, brag books, custom cards, and more!

Carmen, Emmett High Class of 2011 - Emmett, ID Senior Photographer

Carmen came across my photography when viewing her friend Madisen's Senior Portraits. I loved that she had her own ideas for her portraits and was really excited to get her portraits taken.

Carmen is a phenomenal artist. She brought a few samples of her artistic work and I was in awe of her talent. I even got to watch her paint too (but I'm not going to show those pics). She has such a beautiful smile that lights up even more than normal when talking about her painting.

 

 Thank you Carmen. I had such a fun time with you and your Mom and hope that you enjoy your Senior Portraits.

P.S. I wonder how far the balloons traveled ;)

And now, a glimpse into Carmen......

My name is Carmen Hanson

My nickname is Moe

I go to school at Emmett High School

My favorite class is Art

My favorite color is Blue-Green

My dream vacation is going to Ireland

My favorite possession are my paintings

I never leave home without a smile

My favorite high school moment is falling over the curb at Sonic

Dead or alive, who would you like to meet and why? da Vinci; he accomplished so much and knew way more than any other philosopher of his time.

Who is your role model and why is he/she your role model? My family. I have learned from them and they have helped me accomplish almost all of my dreams.

I love Barbara Walker Photography because she does amazing work and I had such fun during the session :)

November 2010 Special from Barbara Walker Photography - Emmett, Idaho Photographer

If you haven't thought about your Holiday Cards, NOW is the time to do so and take advantage of November's special!

BUY TWO SETS, GET ONE FREE ON YOUR CHOICE OF CUSTOM HOLIDAY CARDS

That's right....a FREE set of 24 Holiday Cards!! 


Now for the fine print.....
I'm feeling extra nice this holiday season. I was going to make this special for new sessions only, but I've changed my mind. This special can be images from your favorite past session(s) with Barbara Walker Photography or a new session booked and shot during the month of November 2010. Gift certificates, referral/rep cards, and holiday mini special cannot be combined with this special. If your proofing/ordering session happens to be booked in December, you can only partake in this November 2010 special and not the December 2010 special. Please note that even though the special ends on November 30, 2010, you will need to book your shooting date during the month of November; so book early!
Call me to take advantage of this awesome special at 208.794.7420 or email me at barbara@barbarawalkerphotography.com.

Just a personal note

I have been horrible this month! The last post was on the 1st?!!! Awww man I'm WAY behind.

Life has been good to me this month. I've been keeping very busy. I went to training for Relay For Life in the middle of the month and the spirit of it all was very catching. I'm stoked about being a volunteer for the 2011 Gem Relay For Life and can't wait to get started with signing up teams and getting them stoked for an awesome Relay. Been really busy working on the Gem County Calendar too. I was asked to lend my design skills (which I really didn't think I had) to create the 2011 Gem Calendar showcasing all the winners of the monthly facebook photo contests. It's turning out pretty cool and I'm having fun creating it. Lots of hard work for a great community.

Speaking of community....Emmett is truly an awesome place to live. I've lived in "family friendly" communities before but this place is tops in my world. This community really comes together and everyone helps each other out. I am truly blessed that my life has taken me to this town.

Time keeps flying away from me so this is the end of my quick note. My apologies for not keeping up this month. November's special is underway and that'll be announced soon. And November will be filled with postings...I promise!

Relay For Life 2010 - Emmett, Idaho Special Event Photographer

Do you Relay? I do!

I have been involved with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life for a few years now and each year just amazes me with such inspiration. I was honored to be asked to photograph this year's Gem County Relay For Life at Emmett City Park.

Instead of going on and on with my personal story of why I Relay, I'll let the video speak volumes to you and hopefully inspire you too to Relay.








For further information about Relay For Life, go to their website HERE.

9 month old Cuddle Bug - Emmett Idaho Children Photographer

I love kids. Under a year old is some of the greatest stages to capture in a child. Donna (Evan's Mom) was visiting Emmett and Boise to see family and friends and wanted some updated photos taken. He was such a cutie! Definitely not a shy one, and those eyes....my goodness he's gunna swoon the girls with those baby blues.

Here's a slideshow of the fun we had

Spaces are filling up quick for my 2010 Holiday Mini Sessions - {Emmett, ID Holiday and Christmas Card Photographer}

With this heat wave we are having it sure doesn't seem like it should be fall, let alone start thinking ahead to Christmas. I do assure you that it is in fact fall and almost October already and that the Holidays are coming just around the corner. There are only 57 more days til Thanksgiving, 63 more days til Hanukkah, and 87 more days til Christmas. It may seem like alot of days and time, but time sure does seem to go fast these days.

My 2010 Holiday Mini Session were announced a few weeks ago and are booking up quick. Below I reposted the information and now you can see the days and times that are still open. I would suggest booking immediately before they are all booked and this awesome special goes away for another year. (click on image below to enlarge)

What are Holiday Mini Sessions? Holiday Mini Sessions are a client favorite because each collection is offered at a great discount and are ONLY available during the days and times specified. Mini sessions are short 25 minute sessions designed to capture a few fabulous images for your holiday cards & gifts. They do not include slideshow and one-on-one image proof presentation. All sessions are by appointment only, are limited to certain days and times, and book fast.......so call immediately! (For faq's, click here and scroll to the bottom of the post).

The 2010 Holiday Card designs have been released....check them out here

2010 Holiday Card Designs - Emmett Idaho Photographer

I've been warning you about the Holiday Season fast approaching for awhile now. Can you believe that there is LESS THAN 100 more days til Christmas morning?! To some that may seem like alot of days, but to many like me I'm already freaking out and making my lists and have already started doing some shopping. Time flies so fast and before you know it you all are going to be uber busy with your own shopping, cooking, decorating your homes, holiday parties and family visiting planning. Get your holiday cards planned now so that's one less thing to stress about later. Having some customized cards that showcase your amazing family will be the ultimate WOW factor of this 2010 holiday season!

I introduce to you.........the 2010 Holiday Card Designs!
Note: click on the image to enlarge ;)

All cards shown below are sized 5x7 and are available in Horizontal or Vertical formats. The colors, fonts, embellishments, and wording is all customizable to your liking. Even though these designs show as being double-sided, a single-sided format as well as a folded format can be created at no additional cost (just printing prices are different; contact me for further information).

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