New season is upon us, and probably the one I've been looking forward to without even realizing it. This is the season where all the spices get thrown into the wonderful soup of a busy schedule! My heart is just jumping for joy when a person asks me to do their event, wedding, portraits, etc. I am still in awe when they ask. I say this all the time. But, seriously, I'm thankful and incredibly grateful for the gift I was blessed with.

What does this season bring? Well, a few things...a banquet! I won't say too much about it, but I'm definitely so excited for it. In fact, I was so pumped for it...I bought...a Canon Speedlite 430X II!
Yes, It was a good buy indeed! I can't wait to put it into use. After reading  a few reviews, and prices online...I splurged and bought it! All ready for the deepen my passion! My visions will have a bit more light in 'em ;)
Sorry, cheesy, i know! Keehee.

Another thing that is new...price packages! As of March 2012, I changed my prices because I've become more in demand, it only made sense. Hopefully, my past clientele won't ditch me :)
For more information, email or call my cell. All that info is the description or go to my FB page! (www.facebook.com/elsieassinphotography)

Weddings. Weddings. What are your thoughts of weddings? I seriously love everything about weddings. The fact it's a celebration of LOVE! The topic that we all feel guilty but love to talk about. See what I did there?
Weddings are filled with all the memories brought into one place. The bride or groom invite all their family and friends, whom they share memories with. Some of them, they share really hilarious memories...or some...they just don't talk about anymore! ;) You know what I mean, don't deny it. Or, some that you're parents made you invite. I'm getting off-track here. The point is, that the bride and the groom have picked these people who are meaningful to join them as they make their union legal. Or, public! Yes? Well, you are free to disagree as you please. We are valued to our own opinions.
I've been asked a few times to do weddings, but with the new price packages...it's been a win or walk-away situation. It breaks my heart, but that's the business. It happens.
It made me open my perspective to "weddings" and what couples put into them. I understand money can be tight, since I'll probably be that way when it'll be my turn. Years time, at least. Haha! It made me appreciate the job I have, that pays pretty decent. The job, that isn't photography related. It's at a school. Who knew, i'd end up there! I am so not with the school deal, but here I am! Guess what? I love it! It's a whole lot of experience! GOOD experience, if we make it that way! One day, I do want to go back...but haven't quite figured out for what yet.

Well, i've ranted and haven't done that in ages. Literally. I was probably a year younger or two. Speaking of which, I'm turning a year older in less than a month! EEK. Mercy.
Is that a wrinkle under my eye? AHHH! haha...only joking :)

My back is starting to ache. Chat later, my dear.

Thank you for reading. YOU, yes you. Leave me your name so I can see your face! Don't be a stranger. I can see where you're from, so might as well tell me your name. Even if I know you, or not. I'd appreciate it! :)

yours,
els.

I realized that my ALL black blog color..is a bit dreary. A bit cheery? I think yes.

I have a baking project tonight, so perhaps I'll be inspired.

Stay tuned.

~EA

New everything?
Yes! I'm in the creation stage of new and better things for Elsie Assin photography! My little side hobby has picked up pace, and which means more plans and goals.
Currently designing business cards! Harder than I thought it would be. Finding and researching for ideas! If you have any, let me know.
Also, new price packages, which will be better to suit you, as client, and the needs. Yay!
I am dreaming of a putting a website as well! That will be awhile before it comes out! But it would sure be handy! So, thats another goal!

Here's the links to Elsie Assin photography blog and Facebook page!

www.elsieassinphotography.blogspot.com

www.facebook.com/elsieassinphotography

And any inquiries, comments questions...please send me an email!
eassin.photography@gmail.com

Love, Elsie

Elsie Assin is back! I had committed to try and keep this blog up! A few things have come up, and I feel like I haven't really scheduled in time to keep this blog updated.
I've been receiving emails, and such about more photoshoots! I'm excited that this is happening, and more people want little ol' me to do their personal, family, wedding, etc. I had come to the conclusion, that this is a bit more than just a side-thing and something I would do only maybe twice or three times a year. So, far I've done a few already in 2012.
Therefore, I've decided to make more price packages/bundles to suit everyone's photographic needs, and help ME be more organized with my little photography "business"!

So, as of March 31, 2012, I will have price packages instead of the one standard fee! I think it will help satisfy your needs as a client, and as well myself, as a photographer.

I appreciate comments, and wonderful reviews about past shoots I've done! It helps me to keep going, and comforted that I'm doing my job well! It's not really a job, more of a PASSION. But, you know what I mean :)

If you want to book, or have any questions in regards to doing a shoot please send an email to; eassin.photography@gmail.com

And I will gladly answer your emails as soon as I can!

You're all the best!

Love,
Elsie

Lend me your ballet shoes, Black Swan.

I've always dreamed of one day being a ballerina. That didnt happen. I still dream though. I always enjoyed movies that involved dancing, especially ballet dancing. They look so beautiful and it's as though they define the gravity with all their twirls....and dancing. I can't get enough of it. The costumes are so dreamy and gives the opportunity to forget who you are...and portray this character as though it were actually you. I've never been to a ballet, but I will someday.
Sigh. Such beauty. When I think if ballet colors, I often think of soft pastel colors. A soft quiet pink, a powder wispy blue, covered with white tool. I've always thought lace would go well with those colors to give a vintage feel.

This may be one of my upcoming photoshoots. I'm not sure yet how I'm going to portray the Beauty of a ballet dancer. I have a friend who practices ballet, so I might get in touch with her.

What are your thoughts? :)

{Elsie Assin}

Ready for a New Year! 2012!

Just a few days before my Christmas holidays were beginning, my class (I'm a TA) was having a Christmas bake sale. It was fundraising for our class field trip that we have at the end of the year. And I was making a poster, with all the details of when, and where...etc. Later, the teacher of the class came up to me with a smirk, and told me that I had put "October" on the poster instead of "December". I had a major whoopsie. We both laughed. I had to quickly go change it. I couldn't figure out why I was thinking we were in a completely different month. I'm not sure if it was the fact that we've been having a challenging first few months of school, and I was beyond ready for a 2-week holiday.

With that being said, I'm happy to say that I'm ready for the new year! SO ready. 2011, wasn't my year. Especially when it comes to my photography. Sure, I graduated from photography college this year, but after that I went into this block. I couldn't find the inspiration! I.COULD.NOT.

It would take so much prepping, and drive to just do a photo-shoot. It's a lot of work. If there isn't the passion, it just didn't feel worth all the hard work. I've been having issues with figuring out what I wanted to focus my photography career on.

This year, I've mostly taken landscapes. Simply because my ideas for fashion, portrait shoots seemed too out of hand. I feel insecure in that area. For one, posing is really difficult. And I get mini-anxiety attacks...where I just want to get it done, and done fast. I come back to look at the photos and realize I should've spent more time on certain shots. Therefore, leaving me with little to none... "winning" shots. 

I have a few more goals for the new year.

Marketing is #1. I plan to update my blog, facebook page more often. I'm hoping to get some prints made, and sale them. I will start small, and hopefully more business will come through from there.

#2 - Sit down, gather my thoughts, and PUT INTO ONE concept. Hopefully that will lead to a photoshoot. 

#3 - get off my ass, and quit being lazy. I keep putting photography related work aside.

Those are my main goals for the new year.

So, hopefully you will be seeing more of my work!

:)

Love,

Els♥

Blocked.

MAJOR BLOCK. BLOCK. BLOCK.
I cant take it. Where is the inspiration?
I see other peoples photography work, and I feel small. One, I want more lenses...but i'm poor. I need to save. I have issues with that, but also BILLS need to be paid. Lenses aren't cheap. And they shouldn't be, for the all they can do. I'm drooling over a macro lens, that I wish I can put on my camera. When will I have it?
Then, I really want a certain telephoto lenses, which can enhance my landscapes, portraits, and animal life. Which should I get first?
I can't decide.
I'm limited with my photography with the lens i have now...which doesn't give me much confidence. Is that normal? I've read about other photographers, who have taken outstanding photos with... not-so-great cameras! Am I doing something wrong? It's frustrating.


I have all these artistic ideas, but I don't have the funds to bring them to life. Props, lights cost... money. Frustrated.
I don't like the feeling of being self-conscience and limited.

let's see where I'll get within the next month.

Love,
Els♥