Spring changes are all around.  At Custom Concept Photography we are changing also to serve you better.  Over the last 12 years we have had regular studio hours.  As the photography industry changes so must we. Trish and I find that we are out of the studio more often and prefer not to put up a sign saying,

“Sorry for the inconvenience.  We are out on a Photo shoot and will be back at 4:00pm.”

No one likes to show up at a business and find they are closed at that time.  For that reason effective April 5th Custom Concept Photography will be by appointment only.  Other than that business still carries on as usual.  We feel this shouldn’t affect photography that much as most of our photography is done by appointment already.   Our framing clients will now have to book in rather than walk in.  Pick ups will be similar too.

We understand that there will be an adjustment period for a short time. We apologize for that, but in the long run it will make business more efficient.

We thank you for your patience and Trish and I look forward to growing personally and as a business.  This adjustment will give us the time needed to get out of the studio to meet with clients and network with other business professionals without disappointing  a pop-in client.

If you have any questions please feel free to call the studio and talk with Trish or I at 519.425.1249.

Best regards,

Trevor and Trish

]]> http://customconcept.ca/blog/2011/03/29/ingersoll-photography-studio/feed/ 0 http://customconcept.ca/blog/2010/01/18/boudoir-intimate-photography-ontario/ http://customconcept.ca/blog/2010/01/18/boudoir-intimate-photography-ontario/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:25:18 +0000 admin http://customconcept.ca/blog/?p=859 We love it when a client approaches us with an idea and we work together to develop the perfect image and gift!  I also don’t think there is a more personal gift than a Boudoir session.  Boudoir or Intimate photography reveals the soul and passion and lets that special person know how much you want to be with them even when your not there.

When I first talked with Sarah on the phone she was looking for a boudoir photographer she could be comfortable with and was inquiring about doing an intimate photography session for her husband as a Christmas gift.  I went through the usual list of questions and when I asked her about outfits and maybe a theme there was a pause.  Sarah then replied with, “I’m a runner so I was just thinking of wearing my running shoes……….and that’s it.”  Right then I knew we were going to have fun.  You see Sarah is a runner and has ran the Boston Marathon twice along with others (as you can see by the medals).  She really wanted to incorporate a very important part of her life and who she is into her boudoir  session with Trish.  I also suggested we add something that her husband likes, and as you can see, Sarah’s husband is a big Calgary Flames fan.  And now I can see why.  When I asked Sarah if I could do a blog post on her Boudoir Session with Trish she was all for it (with certain photos) and even offered to write something for me.  I of course could write about how great the session was and how great the images are but when it comes from our clients mouth, it’s for real and the truth.  Thank you Sarah for your words and feelings.  I of course could not begin to write about an experience that is all yours.

Now that Christmas is over and Sarah’s husband has received his Intimate Photography gift, it time for us to show them off.  Just in time for Valentines Day.

The following is written by Sarah:

The Idea

My mother did a boudoir session for my father some 10 years ago.  I remember looking at her photographs with such admiration (don’t worry – she was completely covered!).  Not only was my father touched by the idea, I could tell he was proud of her.  He still sets them out, after over ten years.  She looked amazing and I admired the courage she had to step out of her comfort zone and do something so special for someone she loves.

This past year for Christmas, I wanted to give my husband something extra special.  Something that he could keep always and upon unwrapping would leave him speechless.

I shopped around for a photographer whom I thought could capture exactly what I was looking for, and whom I felt comfortable with.  I knew that if I wasn’t comfortable in the initial stages of this process, I wouldn’t be able to loosen up and my photographs wouldn’t turn out the way I’d imagined.  Trish & Trevor were fantastic.  During my initial consultations I explained what I was looking for, and since I had never posed for this type of shoot, had a lot of questions for them both.  Everything from hair and make up to how many pieces of clothing did I have to or could I wear?  I felt so good about the idea after talking to them.  I was so excited; the shoot couldn’t have come quicker!

The Photo Shoot

The day finally arrived.  When I got up that morning, I was surprisingly nervous and a little shaky.  But as soon as my makeup and hair were done, I was back in the zone.  Initially was thinking of just doing my own hair and makeup, but I’m so glad I didn’t.  Not only did I feel beautiful leaving the hair salon that morning, it really helped me get into character.

When I got to the studio, Trish asked me to lay out my “outfits,” or lack thereof. I have to admit, it was awkward explaining, “Well, I was thinking of just wearing my running shoes, medals and… these panties?”, or “Okay, and for this one, just a white t-bar and pearls?” Trish was extremely professional.  She asked me what I wasn’t comfortable showing and how much I was prepared to bare.  She said it was completely up to me.  I said, “Well, you’re the professional.  If you think it will look good, let’s do it!” Trish turned on the music, I changed and the shoot began.

For those of you who are wondering, yes, the first few minutes were the most awkward.  It’s the first picture really, because it’s the first instance where you actually take off your clothes, get into position and slap on a smile; it’s when you realize you’re actually doing it!  But after the first few clicks, you forget about the fact that you’re barely wearing anything, you can’t stop smiling and you just have a blast!  It was so fun – working with the lights, changing into the different outfits and just thinking about the how awesome the pictures were going to turn out!  It was such an empowering experience – a natural high and that day I actually felt incredible in nothing but my own skin!

The Gift

After viewing the proofs of my session, I decided to have one of my photos framed and a little black book of pictures from the three sittings put together for my husband.  The finished product turned out so well; I was thrilled with it.

The Reaction

I have to say that even I wasn’t prepared for the reaction I got out of my husband this past Christmas.  I introduced the black book to him first.  As he flipped through the pages, all could say was, “Wow… this is so CRAZY… wow!” He was exactly what I was looking for – speechless!  He just stared at all of the pictures, flipping back and forth.  It was the first time my husband has gotten emotional from one of my gifts, and that was exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you Trish & Trevor!

Thank you Sarah for letting us “develop” your vision for you!!

Sarah Hair was done by

Enviro Trends in the Lambton Mall

1380 London Rd Suite 138,

Sarnia N7S 1P7, ON

p: 519-542-7576

Recently we have developed a relationship with” My Top Drawer” in Tillsonburg, On.  They have been gracious enough to let us hang five promotional posters for Intimate ( boudoir ) photography in the shop as seen below.  The ladies in these posters are our local every day clients, not professional models, which I know is hard to believe because they all look so incredible.

While there I mentioned that we would love to shoot some of their clients with some items from the store.  Chris, one of the ladies who works there, gladly offered her two gorgeous daughters, Natasha & Renee, as models and the resulting images came from their Intimates session with Trish.  Take a peek and if you would like to have a session with Trish, please don’t hesitate to call the studio and start with a no charge consultation to see if we are the right “fit” for you.  We do have Intimates packages available and it can be a great “Girls Night Out”, Bachelorette Party or as a gift for that special someone!  For Brides, there isn’t a better gift to send him on the morning of the wedding then a beautiful little black book of images of you!!

Click here to see our packages, and we will be having a special in the new year, just in time for Valentines day

So Girls, I know you Got ‘Em, so please Bring ‘Em to My Top Drawer in Tillsonburg, Simcoe or Niagara Falls if you get a chance.  I would even encourage you to just stop in and see the posters personally we have hanging on the store walls.  The ladies in the shop are very professional and knowledgeable and can help any one from size AA to LL.  And they stock all those sizes!  In the meantime, check out their website, My Top Drawer.

Your Tillsonburg Intimate / Boudoir Photographer

Trish Roberts