Our Limited Edition Holiday Set this year features a cozy room scene decorated for the holiday with a tree and vintage style toys. An antique children's desk invites your children to write a letter to Santa. The set can be adapted to accommodate a family portrait using a small sofa.
These sessions last up to 30 minutes & include keepsake ornament.
Available on Nov 9th & 10th
All prints and products sold separately.
If you have not hired us for a session before, please contact the studio so we can familiarize you with our sessions prior to booking.
603-867-4970
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Halloween Open House
Thursday, October 31st from 3-4 pm
Stop in to the studio for a complimentary 4x6 costume portrait! Our treat to you! No need to make an appointment.
5 minute portrait sessions
ONLY available Saturday, Sept 14th - Friday, Sept 20th
There is NO session fee.
You will be able to order online from our special school portraits price list
Packages start at $30 and a la carte options available as well.
Sessions are available for students in Preschool thru 11th grade.
Portraits will be taken outside. In the case of rain, they will be taken in the studio.
We are using online booking for these sessions.
Click Here to Book Your Session
Please contact the studio for with any questions.
603.867.4970
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Easter Open House and Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30th
10:00am -12:00pm
Egg Hunt (weather permitting) at 11:00 sharp
Please have children bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. There will be a few eggs with special prizes!
We will be providing quick take portraits on a special Easter set with complimentary take home 4x6 prints. Ordering of portraits at our special volume pricing will also be available. We ask that in place of a session fee, you bring a canned good or two to donate to the New Boston Food Pantry. Our Easter set varies from year to year.
We will be having some other local businesses joining us for this event with some yummy goods available for purchase for your Easter celebration.
Ahoy Coffee will be serving coffee samples and have their freshly roasted beans for purchase.
Shepard's Pie Baking Co. will be offering cupcakes for purchase.
Vingard Winery will have some coupons towards bottles to purchase at their vineyard a few miles away
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limited sessions available on Nov 10, 11, 18 and 19 only
30 minute session at the studio with our exclusively designed sets
includes a keepsake holiday ornament
$75
Choose to use one or both of our holiday sets.
Alpine Chalet Set
This warm and cozy set is great for families. It combines warm natural elements along a blue velvet sofa and metallic accents.
Winter Wonderland
This set is best suited for the children.
It offers an illustrative winter wonderful.
If you have not hired us for a session before, please contact the studio so we can familiarize you with our sessions prior to booking.
603-867-4970
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5 minute portrait sessions
ONLY available Saturday, Sept 9th - Friday, Sept 15th
There is NO session fee.
You will be able to order online from our special school portraits price list
Packages start at $30 and a la carte options available as well.
Sessions are available for students in Preschool thru 11th grade.
Portraits will be taken outside. In the case of rain, they will be taken in the studio.
We are using online booking for these sessions.
Click Here to Book Your Session
Please contact the studio for with any questions.
603.867.4970
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Want a reason to put that promo dress on again and create something to remember it?
30 minute sessions available Mon thru Fri for the months of May and June
in studio or on location in New Boston
The session fee is $75. All prints and products sold a la carte. Contact the studio to book your session.
Sessions will be customized to each individual but we are introducing this beautiful floral background as an option for these sessions.
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Easter Open House and Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8th
9:00-11:00am
Egg Hunt (weather permitting) at 10:00 sharp
Please have children bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. There will be a few eggs with special prizes!
We will be providing quick take portraits on a special Easter set with complimentary take home 4x6 prints. Ordering of portraits at our special volume pricing will also be available. We ask that in place of a session fee, you bring a canned good or two to donate to the New Boston Food Pantry. Our Easter set varies from year to year.
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available November 14th-20th
$75
30 minute session
includes keepsake ornament
Below are the two sets designed exclusively for these limited edition sessions.
All prints and products sold a la carte.
One of our two exclusive sets will feature this beautiful snowy background.
Our other holiday set will be vintage Hollywood inspired and feature this vintage cinema light and layered canvas backgrounds.
Halloween Open House
Sunday, October 30th from 3-5 pm
Stop in to the studio for a complimentary 4x6 costume portrait! Our treat to you! No need to make an appointment.
5 minute portrait sessions
ONLY available Monday, Sept 12th - Saturday, Sept 17th
There is NO session fee.
You will be able to order online from our special school portraits price list
Packages start at $30 and a la carte options available as well.
Sessions are available for students in Preschool thru 11th grade.
Portraits will be taken outside. In the case of rain, they will be taken in the studio.
We are using online booking for these sessions.
Click Here to Book Your Session
Please contact the studio for with any questions.
603.867.4970
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Easter Open House and Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16th
10:00-12:00
Egg Hunt (weather permitting) at 10:30 sharp
Please have children bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. There will be a few eggs with special prizes!
We will be providing quick take portraits on a special Easter set with complimentary take home 4x6 prints. Ordering of portraits at our special volume pricing will also be available. We ask that in place of a session fee, you bring a canned good or two to donate to the New Boston Food Pantry. Weather will determine whether the Easter set will be outside or in studio.
This year we will be joined by Ahoy Coffee, a local New Boston roaster, who will have some hot coffee to try and beans for purchase for your Easter brunch.
available November 13th-19th
$75
30 minute session
includes keepsake ornament
Below are the two sets designed exclusively for these limited edition sessions.
All prints and products sold a la carte.
Halloween Open House
Sunday, October 31st from 2-4 pm
Stop in to the studio for a complimentary 4x6 costume portrait! Our treat to you! No need to make an appointment.
5 minute portrait sessions
ONLY available Monday, Sept 20th - Saturday, Sept 25th
There is NO session fee.
You will be able to order online from our special school portraits price list
Packages start at $29 and a la carte options available as well.
Sessions are available for students in Preschool thru 11th grade.
Portraits will be taken outside. In the case of rain, they will be taken in the studio.
We are using online booking for these sessions.
Click Here to Book Your Session
Please contact the studio for with any questions.
603.867.4970
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Join us for our annual Easter Open House and Egg Hunt.
Saturday, April 3rd from 10-12
The Egg Hunt will be held outdoors (weather permitting) at 10:30 sharp.
Please have children bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. There will be a few eggs with special prizes!
We will be providing quick take portraits on a special Easter set with complimentary take home 4x6 prints. Ordering of portraits at our special volume pricing will also be available. We ask that in place of a session fee, you bring a canned good or two to donate to the New Boston Food Pantry. Weather will determine whether the Easter set will be outside or in studio.
We will be joined this year by local New Boston bakery, the Frosted Cookie. They will have adorable paintable cookies for sale for $5 along with some filled Easter Cookie Eggs that are filled with mini chocolate eggs for $12. The Frosted Cookie will donate a $1 to the food pantry for each item sold and is donating some goodies for some of our prizes as well!
We ask that you practice social distancing while at the event and wear a mask. Masks can be removed when being photographed. If photographing inside, we will limit the number of people/families at a time.
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For the first time we are offering our Back to School Portrait Special at another time than our typical September time. These sessions make great school portrait alternatives. Bring your child in for a complimentary 5 minute session and order online from our volume price list.
Sessions will be done in the studio in front of a traditional background.
Sessions available for all school age children.
Only one family at a time will be scheduled to be in the studio. Masks are required in the studio until the child is ready to sit for their portrait.
Only available for the week of March 8th - March 12th
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only available Nov 9th - Nov 15th
30 minute session includes keepsake ornament
$75
choose from one or both of our exclusive sets
All prints and products sold separately.
Our antique sleigh set will be outside tucked behind the studio in front of some evergreen trees.
We do not anticipate snow on the ground for these, but that would make for a happy surprise. In the case of rain, the sleigh will not be available.
Our indoor set features vintage trunks, toys and a green velvet chair.
From these sessions we can create beautiful custom designed holiday cards for you to send to friends and family.
I constantly hear from clients how well their cards were received.
To see examples from year's past, visit our holiday gallery on our website.
Click here to go to the New Booking Page
Contact the studio with any questions about these special sessions.
603.867.4970
COVID Precautions: There will be a minimum of 15 minutes between scheduled appointments to minimize client interaction and to allow for sanitation between clients. Please wear masks when entering and exiting the studio.
Halloween Open House
Saturday, October 31st
1-3 pm
at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston
Stop in on Halloween afternoon for a quick costume portrait and go home with a complimentary 4x6 print as our treat to you!
No need to make an appt, just stop in!
Weather depending, we will be planning this event for outside at the studio. We ask that all attendees wear masks to the event and maintain a social distance. Masks may be removed for the picture.
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5 minute portrait sessions
ONLY available Monday, Sept 28th - Sunday, Oct 4th
There is NO session fee.
You will be able to order online from our special school portraits price list
Packages start at $29 and a la carte options available as well.
Sessions are available for students in Preschool thru 11th grade.
Portraits will be taken outside. In the case of rain, they will be taken in the studio.
We are using online booking for these sessions.
Click Here to Book Your Session
Covid Protocols
Be aware that these sessions are quick and often scheduled back to back. You can choose to stay in your vehicle until your scheduled session time. If you choose to wait in the parking lot, please be aware that it is an active parking lot and keep children close by.
You are welcome to come into the studio but please wear a mask and maintain an appropriate distance from any other parties that may also be there. Hand sanitizer will be available.
Please be responsible and if anyone in your household has been ill with symptoms of Covid we ask that you cancel your appointment.
Please contact the studio for with any questions.
603.867.4970
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These mermaid and pirate portraits will bring you and your kids to Neverland!
Bring your children in for a private 30 minute session to play dress up with Allison and she will digitally design a fine art illustration to be displayed in your home.
Available for the remainder of the month of August.
Only $179
includes the 30 minute session and a 10" fine art mounted print.
Framing and other presentation methods also available.
Mermaid tails and pirate wardrobe provide by the studio and will be cleaned between clients.
Contact Allison at 603-8674970 or [email protected]
for more information and to reserve your session.
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Celebrate your graduate by scheduling a quick cap and gown portrait at the studio. We will photograph your student alone and with family members of the same household. Prints will be available for purchase online at our special volume prices. (Think school pictures) Half of the $30 session fee will be donated to the NH Food Bank. Please contact the studio to schedule your quick session. These sessions will only be available June 8 - 11. 603-867-4970 |
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All workshops held at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston, NH
To reserve your space for a workshop, you can purchase tickets thru eventbrite on the FaceBook event page, or you can contact Allison at 603-867-4970 or [email protected] if you wish to pay a different way. Payment for the workshop reserves your space.
Coffee, tea, and water available at the studio. Please feel free to bring a beverage or snack of choice.
Bullet Journaling
Thursday, Feb 20th
7:00-9:00 pm
$38
Learn all about bullet journaling in this hands on workshop! This unique planner system is perfect for all kinds of people- whether you consider yourself to be creative or not. We will explore how to take an empty journal and how to turn it into an organizational planning tool entirely unique to you! All participants must provide their own empty journal- all other materials will be provided!
Michael's sells really good dot grid notebooks perfect for bullet journaling, and they come in several colors! Great Journal to Get
Rebecca Mayes of RebLetters is a lettering artist and illustrator based in central Massachusetts. She is a preacher’s wife and full-time mother to two amazing girls. Some of her favorite things in the world are, in no particular order: New England, plants, books, cheese, Jurassic Park movies, and hiking.
Alabama Chanin Workshop
Sunday, March 1st
2:00-5:00 pm
$59
In this workshop you will learn the physics of hand sewing and the Alabama Chanin techniques of Natalie Chanin. We will be making beautiful cozy ponchos that would be a perfect gift, but let's face it, we will want to keep them for ourselves. We will be aiming to finish a single design element on our pieces, but you will learn the skills, so if you want to continue to embellish at home, you will be able to.
All materials will be provided.
This workshop is for beginners and experienced sewers alike.
This workshop will be taught by local New Boston creative, Tina Mappus. She is an avid sewer, knitter, and wife and mom to her husband and two boys.
Basics of Block Printing with Monica Rico of Wood Thrush Farm
Friday, March 6th
6:30-9:30 pm
$49
In this workshop, Monica will discuss basic linoleum block carving techniques, tools, materials, and printing methods. Each participant will design and draw their own block, spend time carving it by hand with guidance from the instructor, ink and print, and leave with finished prints and cards to take home. You’ll leave with your finished block as well, so you’ll be able to print from it in the future! Monica will provide information on where to purchase block printing supplies, should you wish to continue practicing after the class. Cost of materials is included in course registration.
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Monica Rico is a printmaker, barefoot farmer, and mother of boys at Wood Thrush Farm in Henniker, NH. She makes linocut relief prints on note cards, journals, various sized matted prints, clothing, and textiles. Her work is drawn directly onto linoleum blocks, carved by hand, and individually inked and hand-printed. Each print is an original work and each is slightly different from the next. |
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As you may know, I will be running the Boston Marathon this year with Dana-Farber. Since the new year is a great time to update that profile pic, I am offering a special fundraiser for the month of January.
$99
15 minute session
1 background 1 outfit
in studio only
includes 1 retouched digital file
available for the month of January: Monday thru Friday
$50 from each session goes towards Dana-Farber cancer research
additional retouched digital images available for purchase
Contact the studio to reserve a session
603.867.4970
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available Nov 9-15 only
Limited 30 minute sessions are $75 and include a keepsake ornament!
2 exclusive sets
One exclusive holiday set this year is a bed scene with classic black, white and evergreen tones.
The other is a fireplace scene with traditional tones.
From these sessions we can create beautiful custom designed holiday cards for you to send to friends and family.
I constantly hear from clients how well their cards were received.
To see examples from year's past, visit our holiday gallery on our website.
To Book your session time follow this link.
Contact the studio with any questions about these special sessions.
603.867.4970
Annual Halloween Open House
Thursday, Oct 31st 3-5pm
Stop in on Halloween afternoon for a quick costume portrait and go home with a complimentary 4x6 print as our treat to you!
No need to make an appt, just stop in!
Pumpkins and Succulents Oh My!
with Deanna Pothier of Farmhouse Blooms featuring Alice's Table
Fri, Sept 20 at 6:30pm
This event will be "pumpkin' to talk about for sure! Grab your friends and join us at Allison Hope Photography for a night of flower arranging and light refreshments. Enjoy great conversation, learn new tips, tricks and more while creating a "gourd-geous" floral arrangement in a PUMPKIN for you to take home that evening!
For tickets: https://Alice's table.com/events/pumpkins-succulents-oh-my_1566962202
Basics of Block Printing
with Monica Rico of Wood Thrush Farm
Sunday, Sept 22
2-5pm
$45
In this workshop, Monica will discuss basic linoleum block carving techniques, tools, materials, and printing methods. Each participant will design and draw their own block, spend time carving it by hand with guidance from the instructor, ink and print, and leave with finished prints and cards to take home. You’ll leave with your finished block as well, so you’ll be able to print from it in the future! Monica will provide information on where to purchase block printing supplies, should you wish to continue practicing after the class. Cost of materials is included in course registration.
Monica Rico is a printmaker, barefoot farmer, and mother of boys at Wood Thrush Farm in Henniker, NH. She makes linocut relief prints on note cards, journals, various sized matted prints, clothing, and textiles. Her work is drawn directly onto linoleum blocks, carved by hand, and individually inked and hand-printed. Each print is an original work and each is slightly different from the next.
Simple Weaving with Melody Fulone
Thursday, Oct 3
7-9pm
$49
Try your hand at simple tapestry weaving in this relaxing and creative workshop. Students will learn simple techniques such as stripes, fringes, ryan loops, and color changes, as well as finishing the woven piece. Yarn and looms will be provided, but you may bring your own yarn if you wish.
Melody is a graphic designer and textile artist living in southern New Hampshire. She grew up experimenting with all manner of fiber crafts, and currently works with a 36" floor loom to fulfill her textile dreams. When she's not weaving or knitting, she's probably working on a logo design for a client, baking bread, or making travel plans.
Space is limited
To register contact the studio at 603.867.4970 or [email protected]
5 minutes portrait sessions
ONLY available Monday, Sept 16th - Saturday, Sept 21st
There is NO session fee.
You will be able to order online from our special school portraits price list
Packages start at $29 and a la carte options available as well.
Sessions are available for students in Kindergarten thru 11th grade.
Book your session online
or
Contact the studio at 603.867.4970 or allison@allisonhopephotography to reserve your session
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Inspired by a mentor, Maria Sampaio, these mermaid and pirate portraits will bring you and your kids to Neverland!
Sessions are only available August 20th - August 30th
There is no session fee, however there is a $50 deposit towards your purchase is taken when reserving the 30 minute session.
These fine art illustrative portraits will be digitally designed and painted by Allison and available in a variety of archivally printed mediums.
Mermaid tails and pirate wardrobe provide by the studio.
Contact Allison at 603-8674970 or [email protected]
for more information and to reserve your session.
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Up-cycled T-Shirt Workshop
Wednesday, Aug 28th
9-11 am or 7-9 pm
Want to add some new life to a favorite t-shirt? This imaginative workshop will supply you with all the inspiration and supplies to up-cycle an older piece of clothing into something new! Maybe even bring a onesie for a custom baby gift! You bring your article of clothing and we will supply fabric, buttons, trims, tools, and instruction to create a one-of-a-kind wearable piece of art!
Ideal for ages 12+ but younger kids are welcome
$20
Contact Allison at the studio to reserve a seat.
603.867.4970
[email protected]
This workshop will be led by Nancy Gamache of Petunia's Antiques & Home Furnishings. Nancy has been sourcing and re-purposing found objects since childhood and is eager to share her ideas with others. She lives in Goffstown with her husband and their two boys.
Kids Bread Baking Workshop
Tuesday, July 25th
9:00-12:00
$25
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of making and kneading bread dough and take home a finished loaf baked in a terra cotta flower pot!
Breads will be baking compliments of New Boston Pizza.
Class will also include how to make homemade butter and plant an herb to flavor future cooking projects.
Students will be able to choose and personalize their own basket
and napkin liner.
Recommended for children ages 8+ to teen or younger children when accompanied by an adult.
Contact Allison at the studio to reserve a space.
603.867.4970
[email protected]
This workshop will be led by Nancy Gamache of Petunia's Antiques & Home Furnishings. Nancy has been sourcing and repurposing found objects since childhood and is eager to share her ideas with others. She lives in Goffstown with her husband and their two boys.
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Creative Lettering and Florals with RebLetters
Thursday, June 20th
7 - 9 pm
at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd
Explore the art of lettering and floral illustration in this hands-on workshop! You will learn tools and techniques for creating your own lettered artwork, as well as basics in drawing simple, lovely florals. These skills can then be used to design chalkboards, greeting cards, invitations, and art for your home.
As part of this workshop, each participant will receive guidance in designing their own tote bag to take home. All skill levels are welcome!
Workshop is $55 and includes all materials needed.
Bring your teen or pre-teen for only $45!
Bio:
Rebecca Mayes of RebLetters is a lettering artist and illustrator based in central Massachusetts. She is a preacher’s wife and full-time mother to two amazing girls. Some of her favorite things in the world are, in no particular order: New England, plants, cheese, Harry Potter, and hiking.
Please contact the studio to reserve a space.
603.867.4970
[email protected]
BYOB
light refreshments and Coffee, Tea, & water available
Excited to be working with Farmhouse Blooms featuring Alice's Table to offer your this floral workshop.
Thursday, May 30th from 7-9pm
at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston
Join us at Allison Hope Photography for refreshing lemonade and fresh
herbs! We will be using fragrant dried stems to create a wreath you can adorn your home with all season long. Enjoy these lovely scents while meeting new friends - It's the perfect Girls Night Out!
Click here to reserve your seat!
Available only on May 1st!
20 minute session for only $99!
includes a floral crown custom made by Blathanna Shoppe
additional flower crowns available for purchase for $45
Floral crowns are yours to keep and they dry beautifully!
Session also includes a viewing and ordering appointment where we will help select your images and design your finished product.
All prints and products are a la carte.
Contact the studio to reserve your session or for more information
603.867.4970
[email protected]
Lots of fun happening in May! We are offering some great workshops where you can create something for yourself or to gift for Mother's Day, graduation or for a bridal shower!
Please contact the studio to reserve a space.
603.867.4970
[email protected]
BYOB
light refreshments and Coffee, Tea, & water available
DIY: Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
Friday, May 3rd
7-9 pm
$45
These will make great Mother's Day gifts or keep for yourself to feed those sweet hummingbirds as they migrate back to us for the warmer months.
Taught by Liz Calabria from Art Events on Tour
Liz Bernard Calabria loves sharing the joy of the arts with her students.
Her passion for art is evident in her enthusiasm. In 2013 she and a
friend co-founded Art Happens, one of the areas first all encompassing Art Studios with a focus on group classes for all ages. That venture has brought her the ability to share art throughout the region and create opportunities for so many to learn and experience the joy of art. With her latest venture Art Events on Tour, Liz brings art to you! She travels to local restaurants, businesses, colleges and venues teaching and
encouraging others. Her classes are fun, educational and a fabulous
experience for everyone!
DIY: Sweet Dreams Gift Set
Thursday, May 9th
7-9pm
$54
Create a distinctly personal gift for Mother's Day, graduation, birthdays or for treating yourself!
Embellish a cotton pillowcase using layers of neutral fabrics and trim and personalize using vintage letterpress stamps.
Sew a calming eye pillow filled with herbs and essential oils and fill a glass bottle with soothing rose facial toner.
Decorate a votive candle holder using vintage receipts, photos, buttons & other materials.
Each gift comes specially packaged with recipient tag, twine and a sprig of dried herb.
This multi station workshop will be led by Nancy Gamache of Petunia's Antiques & Home Furnishings. Nancy has been sourcing and repurposing found objects since childhood and is eager to share her ideas with others. She lives in Goffstown with her husband and their two boys.
Receive to Replenish: Yoga & Essential Oil Workshop
Friday, May 17th
7-9 pm
$30
Join us for a yoga class co-taught by Shelby Ronan and Sarah Pearl. This class is encourages the release of toxins in the body and the mind. Afterwards create a Essential Oil Roller Ball with a personal blend to take home.
About the instructors:
Shelby holds a bachelors degree in psychology from Quinnipiac University. Additionally her professional career as a therapist began after she received her masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Eastern Nazarene College. As a LMHC Shelby worked with families needing support after traumatic events. When she started her family in 2005 she put her profession aside to focus on raising her two daughters.This is where her interest in natural remedies started. She always had an interest in wholistic treatments for her family and that increased when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2007. Because of that diagnosis she has become committed to her health and wellness. This commitment began her introduction to essential oils and the multiple uses to achieve wellness. Her passions include yoga, barre and nutrition. Over the last few years her business as an essential oil advocate has grown substantially as she educates others on using oils as part of a more wholistic approach to wellness.
Sarah is a wife, mom and paraeducator in New Boston. She is YogaFit certified and currently teaches kids and teens all about yoga and mindfulness. She has a love of health and wellness as well as moving our bodies for fun. Every day is a blessing and she does not to take that for granted. Namaste.
Alcohol Ink Art Workshop
Wednesday, May 22nd
7-9 pm
$45
Learn the techniques and explore Alcohol Inks to create vibrant,
beautiful, unique works of art.
Techniques to manipulate the inks on non-porous surfaces will be
taught. Guests will have the opportunity to create their art on a
6x6 inch tile, an 8x4 inch tile and (4) 4x4 inch tiles.
Add a rustic wood frame to mount your art work to for an
additional $6
Taught by Liz Calabria from Art Events on Tour
Liz Bernard Calabria loves sharing the joy of the arts with her students. Her passion for art is evident in her enthusiasm. In 2013 she and a friend co-founded Art Happens, one of the areas first all encompassing Art Studios with a focus on group classes for all ages. That venture has brought her the ability to share art throughout the region and create opportunities for so many to learn and experience the joy of art. With her latest venture Art Events on Tour, Liz brings art to you! She travels to local restaurants, businesses, colleges and venues teaching and
encouraging others. Her classes are fun, educational and a fabulous
experience for everyone!
Saturday, April 20th
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston, NH
Egg hunt will be promptly at 10:30
Complimentary Quick Take Portraits will be available!
Please bring a donation for the New Boston Food Pantry in exchange for a session fee.
You will go home with a complimentary 4x6 but will have the option to purchase additional prints from our special portrait menu.
Example of last years quick take.
Refreshments will be available.
There is no need to reserve a space but please RSVP to our Facebook event so we can know about how many to expect!
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Friday, March 29th
7-9 pm
at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston, NH
Enjoy a laid back, step by step class and create a beautiful fresh spring flower arrangement. Even if you’ve never designed before you will be amazed at what you will create!
Class is only $75 and includes all supplies needed to create and bring home a beautiful arrangement.
Teaching this class is Guylaine Goulet from Must Have Flowers And Events ( formally All Silk Designs). She is a Master Florist who owns a retail shop in Hooksett, NH doing fresh and silk flower work for all events.
She’s been a florist with 30 years experience in the industry, also has taught adult education for floral design at Alvirne High School.
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Light refreshments served. BYOB. Coffee, tea and water always available. Registration is required as space is limited. Contact the studio to reserve your spot. 603.867.4970 or [email protected] |
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Learn to Knit Workshop
Friday, March 8th from 7:00-9:00 pm
at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston, NH
$49
Ever wanted to learn how to knit?
Join us for an evening of clicking needles and learn the basics. Our goal will be to complete the first of a set of coasters in class. A set of needles and skein of yarn are included so you can go home and make the rest of the set!
Belynda Cianci is a New Hampshire knitting teacher. Finding herself in desperate need of a hobby after completing her undergrad, Belynda had the good fortune to learn the basics of knit from her best friend. She now pays it forward, introducing kids and adults to the joys of making dishcloths, conquering cable stitch, and adding to their yarn stash. When not clicking the needles, Belynda enjoys writing fiction, baking bread, and hanging out with her husband Eddie and their six-year old triplets.
Light refreshments served. BYOB. Coffee, tea and water always available.
Registration is required as space is limited. Contact the studio to reserve your spot.
603.867.4970 or [email protected]
Basics of Brush Lettering with RebLetters
Friday, February 8th from 7:30-9:00 pm
at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston, NH
$49
Discover the art of brush lettering in this hands-on workshop.
You will learn the basic tools and techniques needed to create your own greeting cards, wedding invites, home decor and more. Designed for any skill level, this class is the perfect way to learn a new skill, start a new hobby, and embrace your creativity. All participants will receive brush pens, paper, a workbook, and guidance for creating their own hand lettered artwork.
Rebecca Mayes of RebLetters is a lettering artist and illustrator based in central Massachusetts. She is a preacher’s wife and full-time mother to two amazing girls. Some of her favorite things in the world are, in no particular order: New England, plants, books, cheese, Jurassic Park movies, and hiking.
Light refreshments served. BYOB Coffee, tea and water always available.
Registration is required as space is limited. Contact the studio to reserve your spot.
603.867.4970 or [email protected]
In the case of inclement weather, the workshop will be held Sun, Feb 10th from 3:00 - 4:30.
only $98
20 minute session
includes 25 custom designed Valentine's Day cards
(flat notecard double sided cards)
Other prints and products available at regular studio pricing
Available only January 21st - February 1st
Our specially designed set is simple and romantic. Perfect for all ages.
We suggest light toned neutrals for clothing but the session includes access to the studio's wardrobe which includes various vintage and non vintage pieces that will compliment the set.
All sessions photographed at studio on shown set.
Contact the studio to book your session.
603-867-4970 or [email protected]
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Limited 30 minute sessions are $75 and include a keepsake ornament!
(Online booking link at bottom of post)
This set we are calling a Charles Dickens' Christmas.
It brings feelings of nostalgia and Victorian holiday.
Perfect for smaller children.
Our other set will be called the Silver Birches.
Here is a sneak peak as it is still a work in progress. The Birches are yet to be added!
This set, using a large vintage blue and silver sofa is more adaptable for families of different sizes and older children.
From these sessions we can create beautiful custom designed holiday cards
for you to send to friends and family.
I constantly hear from clients how well their cards were received.
Please visit THIS PAGE on our website for examples of year's past.
To Book your session time go HERE!
Contact the studio with any questions about these special sessions.
603.867.4970
5 minutes portrait sessions
ONLY available Monday, Sept 10th - Saturday, Sept 15th
There is NO session fee.
You will be able to order from our special school portraits price list
Packages start at $29 and a la carte options available as well.
Sessions are available for students in Kindergarten thru 11th grade.
Book your session online HERE or
Contact the studio at 603.867.4970 or allison@allisonhopephotography to reserve your session
Thank you for fellow photographer and fellow Gordon alumi, E.F. Cianci for modeling for this intimate character study.
How to introduce photography to your kid – 5 essential tips
In today’s world, most of us constantly have a camera on us via our mobile phone. We can just point and click. This makes taking photographs very easy. In addition to that, kids learn technology very fast. That is why teaching photography to kids today is easy and fun. In addition to helping them pick a new hobby, you give them an opportunity to learn a new skill and get out of the house rather than being on mobile games or video games the whole day or even worse, stuck to the television.
Letting your child control the camera has a surprising side result too. We start seeing the world via their eyes which has a very innocent and fresh outlook.
Let’s get started on the top five essential tips to introduce your child to photography.
1. Give your child access to a camera
Your child will fall in love with photography faster if they feel a sense of ownership over the camera. Give them a used one or your current one or even show them how to use the camera on an old phone of yours. Teach them to use the various features of the camera.
Once you have given it to them, step back and let them start experimenting with the camera. If you don’t want them to use an old camera, you can give them a good, inexpensive camera which is good for kids. The child-proof cameras that are available today are made especially for kids i.e. they have smaller grips and buttons and they are built to withstand drops. It would be great for your kid to have a new camera that they know is only for them. This will help reduce your interference too and allow your child to explore the camera on their own.
2. Teach the basics
When you start your kids on photography, it is important to teach them the basics. Some of the important points that you need to teach them is that they need to hold the camera steady so that they get an image in focus. One of the best ways to hold the camera steady is to use your body for support. You can demonstrate to them how to tuck their elbows against their body so that they can get support to hold the camera. They need to fill the frame with the subject of the image. They need to choose an angle to click the photo so that there background clutter is reduced as much as possible. Another important tip for a child is that they should always put the strap of the camera around their neck before they start to take photographs. A camera can easily fall from the hands of a child so this precaution is necessary.
3. Step back
Once your child has learnt the basics of photography and how they need to click photographs so that the camera is safe, the best thing that you can do for your child is to take a step back. Let them go out on their own and click the things that attract their eye. In the evening, they will come over with excitement in their eyes and show you what they have clicked. You can sit with them and make suggestions for each photo as to how they could have improved it. Make sure that you praise them for the photos which have been clicked well.
As parents, we are so used to protecting our children that we resist the need to let go and allow them to explore photography on their own. But unless they click photos on their own, they won’t be able to develop their own unique style.
4. Make clicking photographs easy and fun
As adults, we are used to advanced features and we try to explain that to our children. The problem is that when we complicate things, our children get disheartened and lose interest. The best thing you can do is just keep the camera on a point and click mode and let your child experiment with it.
Though you shouldn’t complicate things for your child when they use the camera, it doesn’t mean that you should make photography interesting by setting up challenges for them. You can ask them to click as many cars as they can or images of a certain color. Another interesting way to improve your child’s photography is to keep them as an official photographer for a family trip that you make. This allows them to capture your whole family having fun and will help them to create life-long memories.
You can also try to have a contest between your children where they can capture the most colorful photos or the photo which has the most people in it, etc.
5. Make use of the photos
The best way to encourage your child to click photos is to use the photos actively. You can get mugs online with the photos that they have clicked and they can use it daily. You can also take prints of the photos and stick it on the refrigerator. Another great way to use their photos is to make them into cards and send them for festivals to your friends and family.
Conclusion
Introducing your child to photography is introducing them to a whole new world of colors and images. Many children turn their childhood hobby into a life-long passion and even their career.
A quick recap of the essential tips when you introduce your child to photography: You should get them a camera which they can use completely for themselves. You should teach them the basics and once you have taught them the basics, you should let go and allow them to explore photography on their own. You should make clicking photos exciting, fun and enjoyable by setting up small challenges and competitions and finally, it would be great and would give your child a tremendous sense of validation if you print and use the photos.
About the Author:
Dan Barr is a photographer, a parent to two girls, and the founder of KidsCameraGuide.com, a blog which is all about teaching photography to kids and kids cameras. You can visit Dan at his website www.kidscameraguide.com.
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]]>Tween Portrait Party
Wednesday, June 20th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
at Allison Hope Photography
Ages 10-13
only $30
Party includes:
- Make up Lesson from Mary Kay consultant, Cindy Eskelinen
- optional wardrobe styling from Matilda Jane consultant Heidi Young
- mini photo shoot
- 2 Take Home 4x6 prints
- Goodie bag with specially priced portrait packages and digital file options, a discount coupon for booking a full tween session and special incentives from Mary Kay and Matilda Jane
Contact the studio to reserve your child's space.
603-867-4970 [email protected]
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10:00 am to 12:00 pm
at Allison Hope Photography
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston, NH
Please join us for an Easter Open House!
We will plan to have an egg hunt at 10:30 weather permitting and if there is dry ground available!
(Stay tuned & cross your fingers that the snow melts by then!)
Complimentary Portraits will be available!
Please bring a donation for the New Boston Food Pantry in exchange for a session fee.
You will go home with a complimentary 4x6 but will have the option to purchase additional prints from our special portrait menu.
Since the purple playhouse did not follow us to the new location, we will have a new look for this year.
Refreshments will be available.
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2. Also, tween, tweeny. a youngster between 10 and 12 years of age,considered too old to be a child and too young to be a teenager.
A few facts about today's tweens...
- Forty-eight percent of tweens said they've been bullied.
- Half of girls ages 8 to 10 are unhappy with their size, while 40 percent of fourth graders have been on a diet before and more than half of girls ages 9 to 15 have exercised to lose weight.
- Tweens care what adults think about them and imitate their behaviors.
Our special 'tween sessions aim to encourage healthy body image and self-esteem concepts to children in this transitional and influential time of their lives. It is a great way to tell your child that they are cherished for who they are and that they are as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside. Not only is the final product, a portrait for your child to be proud of, the goal; but the experience of the portrait session itself, is one, that they will walk away from feeling extra special.
For a limited time (while supplies last), your 'tween will receive a AHP Cherished t-shirt and a This is Me Girl's Journal with the purchase of a portrait session. Available for children ages 10-12.
Please contact the studio for more information about the sessions.
603-867-4970
What is that you might ask?
Well, PPA awards this degree in recognition of superior photographic competence demonstrated through photographic competition, advanced education and service to the profession.
A lot of time and energy, tears and excitement have gone into the earning of the degree. I had many mentors along the way, nudging me along the path and helping me to push beyond my comfortable borders in order to strive for excellence in my craft.
My friend, Jeff Dachowski, M.Photog.Cr., CPP was one of these mentors, and I was honored that he agreed to be my sponsor at the degree ceremony and walk with me on stage and hang the degree on my neck. Here we are with PPA President, Rob Behm, M.Photog.Cr., CPP the night of the ceremony.
It feels validating to receive this accolade, but with any artist's craft, the journey does not end. You have to constantly be honing your skills and reaching beyond. I am on to the next thing. I encourage you to set a goal for yourself and work towards it.
yours truly,
Allison McGrail, Master Photographer
PS: Here is my 15 seconds on stage. I made it across without tripping!
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Limited 30 minute sessions are $75 and include a keepsake ornament!
Our set this year is is still a work in progress, but here is a sneak peak at our Christmas attic set.
This set would be perfect with darker toned formal ware or those holiday pajamas.
(Don't worry, we will be hiding the gray wires!)
From these sessions we can create beautiful custom designed holiday cards for you to send to friends and family.
I constantly hear from clients how well their cards were received.
Please visit THIS PAGE on our website for examples of year's past.
We will be working on a second set option as well in the studio.
Brand New Booking Online Option!
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Tuesday, October 31st
3-5 pm
at the studio
Bring your kids in costume before heading out to trick or treat!
Receive a free 4x6 print to take home.
No need to sign up, just stop by!
81 Mont Vernon Rd. New Boston
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5 minutes portrait sessions
ONLY available Monday, Sept 18th - Friday, Sept 22nd
There is NO session fee.
We will have a special price list available to order from.
Packages start at $16.95 and are comparable to what your school photographer is offering.
Sessions are available for students in Kindergarten thru 11th grade.
Sessions will be done from our new location - 81 Mont Vernon Rd, so outdoor settings will vary from examples.
Contact the studio at 603.867.4970 or allison@allisonhopephotography to reserve your session
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Big changes have been happening this summer for AHP! I have moved! But don't worry, I haven't gone far, just one mile down the road. I have moved the business out of my home into a 1600 square foot commercial space in New Boston that is surrounded by the library, the post office, the pizza place and my favorite, the river! I will have the space now to better accomindate my clients, host larger family sessions, as well as various classes and workshops. I am working hard at renovating the space to fall in line with my vision and I can't wait to share it with everyone. I am already working out of the new space, but plan to have a grand reopening event in late September. Also in September, I will be offering a Clicks for Kids class after school, a few Barre classes, and my ever popular Back to School portrait event. Keep a look out for more info to follow on these. Oh! And AHP is sporting a new logo for our fresh new look!
Early Bird Discount: $50 off if sign up before July 31st.
Sibling Discount: $50 off additional campers from the same family
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9:30 - 11:00
The hunt begins at 10:00.
Easter portraits by the playhouse will be available.
Each family will receive a social media file to share with family and friends!
Please bring a donation for the New Boston food pantry.
Coffee, tea, and treats for the kids! Come and enjoy spring with us!
This year we will also have Kat Kreatz, a local Matilda Jane consultant participating.
She will have her trunk set up so you can check out all the adorable threads!
A few special eggs will contain gift certificates and coupons to Allison Hope Photography and Matilda Jane.
This event is weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather, we will update the Facebook event page.
Available March 27th - April 2nd
Limited 20 minute sessions available in our exclusively designed Easter set.
Sessions are only $75.
All prints and products are a la carte.
These sessions are available for children only portraits.
$15 from every session will be donated to the Nashua Giving Garden.
"The Giving Garden desires to share the best quality organic food we can in order to help those who find themselves in need of nutritious food."
The Giving Garden was started by the Nashua Church of Christ and grows fresh produce which is donated to local organizations including the soup kitchen, children's homes, shelters, and food banks and pantries.
Contact the studio at 603-867-4970 or [email protected] to reserve your time.
Payment due at time of booking.
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$75
includes a 15 minute session and custom designed 25 cards
(flat double sided note card size with envelopes)
Sessions only available January 23-27.
Wardrobe and props pictured below provided by the studio.
Perfect for toddlers and small children.
Contact the studio for more information or to reserve your session.
603-867-4970
[email protected]
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They asked if I would use one of their wreaths in one of my sessions, and I said I would love to, of course. What a fun idea!
So I chose their Eastern wreath. I loved the simplicity of it. It came a few days later and it is one of the most beautiful wreaths I have seen! It is made of white pine instead of the more traditional balsam and has Washington grown wheat and broad flat salal leaves incorporated into it.
Here are a few images from the sessions I was able to incorporate the wreath into.
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November 11th, 12th & 13th
Limited 30 minute sessions are $75 and include a keepsake ornament!
We are working hard at creating and designing our sets for this year!
Here is a sneak peak!
Our outdoor set will feature a rustic hot chocolate stand against our red barn.
This set works well is classic holiday clothing, formal holiday winter ware or even those holiday pajamas!
Our indoor set will feature this beautiful winter wonderland background.
Think snow and sparkles but without the cold!
This set works well with all white outfits and formal holiday ware.
From these sessions we can create beautiful custom designed holiday cards for you to send to friends and family.
I constantly hear from clients how well their cards were received.
Here are a few examples from years past
We will be collecting Toys for Tots again this year.
With every unwrapped toy ($20 value) you bring in, receive a 5x7 print from your session ($35 value).
Contact the studio for booking today, as sessions are limited, you fee is due at time of booking.
603-867-4970 or email [email protected]
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5 minute sessions will be available on Tuesday Sept 13th from 9-5.
There is no school in our district this day.
shhh...We will most likely be adding a second date for those who can not make this one.
There is NO session fee
We will have a special price list available to order from.
Packages start at $14.95 and are comparable to what your school photographer is offering.
Sessions are available for students in Kindergarten thru 11th grade.
These sessions are limited.
Contact the studio at 603.867.4970 or allison@allisonhopephotography to reserve your session before it is full.
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Senior year is a time of transition.
There are so many lasts to be celebrated and so many firsts to anticipate.
Senior portraits not just for the yearbook. They are a way to document who your teenager is in this slice of their life.
Together we will plan a session that reflects who they are in spirit and interest.
Aside from wall portraits we offer these unique ways to display and treasure the image from their session.
Deckle-edged fine art prints collected in a glass and gold keepsake box.
Hand-torn fine art prints stitched into a rustic leather wrapped album.
or a silk and ribbon wrapped folio with matted printed.
Contact the studio to find out more information or to schedule a consultation.
603.867-4970 [email protected]
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These sports portraits are for those who are looking for more in an athletic portrait. It is for those parents and children who are passionate about the sports they are involved in and want something they would be proud to hang on the walls of their home.
The portrait can focus on a single activity or we can work to create a portrait that combines multiple avenues. In the image below, we have showcased both dance and softball.
These sessions are available for any athletic activity your child is involved in.
Baseball, hockey, soccer, gymnastics, dance, lacrosse, field hockey, basketball, wrestling, golf, track, softball, swimming, just to name a few.
20 minute sessions are $150 and include a $75 print credit.
Contact the studio to book your session.
603-867-4970
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Limited 20 minute sessions available in our exclusively designed Easter set.
Sessions are only $75.
All prints and products are a la carte.
These sessions are available for children only portraits.
We are currently working on designing the set, but here is a sneak peak.
$15 from every session will be donated to the Nashua Giving Garden.
"The Giving Garden desires to share the best quality organic food we can in order to help those who find themselves in need of nutritious food."
The Giving Garden was started by the Nashua Church of Christ and grows fresh produce which is donated to local organizations including the soup kitchen, children's homes, shelters, and food banks and pantries.
Contact the studio at 603-867-4970 or [email protected] to reserve your time.
Payment due at time of booking.
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Feb 22nd - 24th
10am to 12pm
$65
Great opportunity for your child who wants to learn how to take better pictures with a DSLR.
Allison is offering a mini photo camp during February winter break. Come join her in the studio to learn how to take your camera off the automatic settings.
Learn how to find the proper exposure using f-stops and shutter speeds and combining them to achieve the desired look for your images.
We will have time for in class for practicing the techniques we will learn, as well as the basic rules of composition.
There will be fun hands on activities in class, like creating sun prints!
Students will NEED a digital SLR or a digital camera that has manual settings.
For questions or to secure a spot for you child, please call Allison at 867-4970 or email [email protected].
Class size is limited so if interested, don't wait to secure a seat!
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Our outdoor set is weather permitting, and uses our classic red barn for a back drop!
Limited 30 minute sessions are $75 and include a keepsake ornament!
We will be collecting Toys for Tots again this year.
Contact the studio for booking today, as sessions are limited, you fee is due at time of booking.
603-867-4970 or email [email protected]
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Bring your child in for a 5 minute session with us and we will match your school package pricing!
Choose from a gray studio background or an outdoor location at the AHP studio.
Available for student from K-11, in the months of September and October. Call or email the studio today to book your session.
603-867-4970 [email protected]
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For kids, ages 10-14, 6 weeks of classes, for $65. Come join us in the studio to learn how to take your camera off the automatic settings. Learning the proper exposure using f-stops and shutter speeds and combining them to achieve the desired look for your images. In class we will discuss the rules of composition and basic lighting patterns for portraits. There will be fun activities in class, like creating sun prints and photo transfers, along with some homework! Classes begin September 21st and runs thru October 26th, Mondays from 4-5pm at Allison Hope Photography's studio. Students will need a digital SLR or a digital camera that has manual settings. For questions or to secure a spot for you child, please call Allison at 867-4970 or email [email protected]. Class size is limited so if interested, don't wait to secure a seat!
I recently received word that I passed the requirements to become a Certified Professional Photographer! I am thrilled to have accomplished this goal. I am 1 of only 19 in New Hampshire! So what does that mean? Well, it means according Professional Photographers of America, I have met a certain standard of what a professional photographer should know and produce the quality of work that a professional in the industry should create. It is a two part process, first a proctored exam, and then a portfolio review of 15 images. Six images were compulsory and showed a certain technique, and nine were client images. All these had to be taken from my last two years of work. Here are the images that I submitted in my portfolio.
So why would this matter? You can certainly work as a professional photographer without being certified, but why did I set this goal for myself? I believe that it will give my clients confidence in their experience with me. Here are the things that you will get with a certified professional photographer (taken from PPA's website)
Consistency. CPPs know how to achieve great results—every time. You get a strong collection of images that tell your story, not a few lucky snapshots, and you will work with someone who knows how to produce a quality image under any circumstances.
Technical Skills. CPPs are more than picture takers. They are students of art, lighting, posing, fashion and even interior design. They combine these elements to create images that fit your unique style and become works of art you will treasure for generations.
Unique Artistry. CPPs have the skills to create unique, customized works of art—not cookie-cutter pictures. They follow an artistic vision. It’s your story captured as a collection of art.
Professionalism. When you hire a CPP, you know you're getting someone who is willing to go the extra mile to deliver the best possible images. They are business owners who thrive on customer service and satisfaction, and they continuously aim to produce products that exceed your—and their—best expectations. These images are keepsakes whose stories you'll tell time and time again and treasure forever.
Check out this video!
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First of all here are my classes!
Now for some of the projects we did!
Sun prints are fast and easy and no chemicals or darkroom required. You can get kits right from amazon.
Next we made Chemigrams. This involves photo chemicals and photo paper but no darkroom! Basically we dipped leaves into photo developer and pressed on the photo paper and then washed in fixer.
So cool, right?
Then we made citrasolvs, which are made by spraying the strong natural cleaner, Citrasolv, on national geographic pages which turns the ink to liquid and makes awesome effects.
We then used the citrasolvs to collage with. I asked them to incorporate the summer's theme, which is "Fearless" into the collages, but some forgot the "less" part, lol.
Our 4th project was the biggest and best! We made photo transfers onto wood. I had my husband pull some authentic Gander Brook wood from the burn pile and cut into pieces for the campers. Each camper choose a favorite image, which I had printed in reverse onto regular printer paper with a LASER printer (not ink jet). We then glued them face down to the wood, using a gel medium and let dry. Then came the hard part, which was removing the back of the paper with a wet wash cloth and our fingers. The first layer came off easy but then it became tedious as we had to continue to rub the tiny bits of paper away with our fingers. Our finger tips became raw and I had to keep saying that this was a lesson in PERSEVERANCE! The final step was to add a top coat of mod podge to seal them.
They came out great! Other lessons learned was that there is beauty in imperfection and to realize that the end product might not come out how you thought and that is OK!
Some close ups!
The best part of the whole experience was hearing what the kids said...
"I am so proud of my piece"
"I have done the best artwork I have ever done in this class"
"I think I have found my career."
"I am so happy with how it came out!" (from one girl who was very disappointed at how her photo transfer was coming.)
Thinking it may be fun to do a summer camp some time along these ideas here at the studio! Would you have a child interested in this? Or even yourself? Let me know!
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This is a wonderful time to reflect on who you are becoming and where you are going. Let us help you capture your unique journey in one of our Senior Sessions!
Our sessions are designed around you! Who you are, what you love, and what your future holds!
Book your Senior Session before September 1st and receive a custom mobile app (a $95 value) Free!
Contact the studio to reserve your session.
603.867.4970
Stop by and sit to enjoy a treat and take in some of the art from our New Fine Art Line!
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Each image is judged individually by a panel of 6 judges and blue ribbons are awarded to images that are "deserving of merit, meaning they meet a standard of excellence in professional photography.
Red ribbons are awarded for those images that meet a standard of "above average" in professional photography.
A big thank you to my the makeup artists and models who worked with me.
Makeup artists: Rosangela McCann (Seeking Grace, Rag Doll & Protecting Her People)
Katie Churchill (The Balance of Good and Evil)
Please take a minute and head over to http://www.bridenh.com/Best-of-Bride/ and place a vote for Allison Hope Photography!
Voting is open until June 1!
Thank you to our loyal customers and fans for taking the time to share the love and VOTE!
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So often we see Mom taking pictures, but she is never IN the picture.
It is time to turn that around and get Mom on the other side of the lens with her kids!
This will be something to enjoy and treasure for a lifetime!
We are offering a 20 minute studio session, featuring Mom and her child/children, and 1 5x7 print for only $75!
These sessions will be available to book Monday - Thursday for the entire month of May, call today and book yours!
603-867-4970
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Take a minute to look through our newest line being offered!
Choose the Portfolio tab above and click Fine Art.
Each print is hand torn, float mounted, and matted in a molding of the artist's choice. Each is preserved behind conservation glass.
Purchase online or call the studio, 603-867-4970.
Take a peek in our Sample Sale Gallery for our offering of discontinued Wild Sorbet frames and some of our GNP line. Click on "Clients" in the menu bar above, then enter "Sample" click on the image for full details! Please call the studio for purchasing and reference the frame #.
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And to add to the savings, if you purchase one of the discontinued frames in our sale we will offer you a 30% discount on a print or canvas, of a previous session, to be mounted into your new frame!
Happy Shopping!
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January 18th we will be offering our wonderfully pampering Boudoir Sessions! This collection includes professional hair styling, professional make up application by Rosangela, a 45 minute portrait session, and a beautiful hand-crafted matted folio with 2 images of your choice for only $240!
The Kimball Jenkins Estate was originally the private residence of a prominent Concord family and it's classic Victorian style is perfect to make your timeless beauty shine! The soft natural light streams through the classic large windows and into the romantic rooms.
Lingerie is anticipated, but not required! A favorite date night dress or even a vintage outfit would be prefect for these sessions as well.
Now is the time to prepare a tasteful gift for your loved one for Valentine's Day!
Call 603-867-4970 or email [email protected] to reserve your session.
Sessions are limited, so a $100 deposit will be taken to reserve the time.
Drawer albums and Custom Mobile Apps are also available for purchase.
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There is ONE seat left in our Thursday class. Starting January 15 - February 19, 4-5 pm in our studio.
New session is Tuesday, January 13 - February 17, 4-5 pm in our studio!
For kids 10-14, 6 weeks of classes, for $65. Come join us in the studio to learn how to take your camera off the automatic settings. Learning the proper exposure using f-stops and shutter speeds and combining them to achieve the desired look for your images. In class we will discuss the rules of composition and basic lighting patterns for portraits. There will be fun activities in class, like creating sun prints and pinhole cameras, along with some homework! Students will need a digital SLR or a digital camera that has manual settings. For questions or to secure a spot for you child, please call Allison at 867-4970 or email [email protected]. Class size is limited so if interested, don't wait to secure a seat!
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For kids, ages 10-14, 6 weeks of classes, for $65. Come join us in the studio to learn how to take your camera off the automatic settings. Learning the proper exposure using f-stops and shutter speeds and combining them to achieve the desired look for your images. In class we will discuss the rules of composition and basic lighting patterns for portraits. There will be fun activities in class, like creating sun prints and pinhole cameras, along with some homework! Classes begin Septem, Thursdays from 4-5pm (snow date is Mar 5). Students will need a digital SLR or a digital camera that has manual settings. For questions or to secure a spot for you child, please call Allison at 867-4970 or email [email protected]. Class size is limited so if interested, don't wait to secure a seat!
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Enjoy a winter wonderland at our indoor set and, weather permitting, an outdoor set too!
Limited 30 minute session are available for a $50 fee, call today and book, 603-867-4970
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I was a senior in high school back in 1995. My hair had finally recovered from the horrible, chopped-way-too-short haircut that I started 8th grade with, and was now long, very long, and still very curly. I had gotten rid of the glasses that graced my nose a few years earlier in yearbook pictures, and now wore contacts. Braces were gone too. In one picture I’m wearing my cap and gown. In another, I’m holding my fluffy white cat, “Kitt” who I literally grew up with. And in another, I’m posing in my riding outfit, reminding me of the day when my grandfather sent me a horse and the ensuing years of equine love that eventually dwindled as I got busier and busier with high school activities. Location was on the same university campus where I had attended high school and where I would go on to attend and graduate from college. All pieces of my story.
So what is your story? For many seniors, this year in your life will be one of the most memorable and eventful; the end of many familiar things, and the beginning of new adventures. Your senior portrait is meant to reflect who you are at this time in your life, and give glimpses into the person you are becoming. Think about the images from your portrait session as telling a story.
Thinking about your senior portrait, but not sure where to start? Here are some ideas…
~Location: Your senior portrait can be in the studio, at a location of your choice, or both. Do you have a special place that really speaks of who you are? Choosing the right location can help you feel at ease, convey a meaningful part of your story and spark conversation for generations to come.
~“But I like to go barefoot!” No problem. Your clothing choices are a huge part of the person you are. Choose clothing that’s comfortable and shows your personality. Choose colors that will complement both your skin-tone and your environment.
~Don’t be afraid to speak up! Have an idea for the best, epic photo of all time, but wonder if Allison will think you’re crazy? Remember, some of the best images have come from “thinking outside the box.”
~Bring a friend! Close friends can be a major part of your high school memories. They’re the ones who have shared in your story. So, feel free to bring along a friend and include them in some of your pictures.
You have a story to tell – the story of who you are, and of who you are becoming. So, let’s make some amazing memories of your story through images! Congratulations on being a senior in high school! May this year be a wonderful journey for you.
~Jessica Clater
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Make sure you capture the sweetness and hold onto your tiny dancer! This time of year we see all the time and work and driving come together in the smiles and sheer delight of being on stage and in costume. Don't let it pass before you capture the memory!
20 minute sessions are available for $50 thru June, Monday - Thursday, call to book your time... 603-867-4970.
Prom Mini Sessions!
The Dress, the Date, the Prom!
Make sure you store up the memories before they fade. Book a 20 minute mini session to preserve the night of your dreams!
$50 mini sessions are available Monday - Thursday, call 603-867-4970 to book.
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The hunt begins at 10:30. Each family will receive a social media file to share with family and friends!
Bring an item to donate to the New Boston Food Pantry
Coffee, tea, and treats for the kids! Come and enjoy spring with us!
243 Mont Vernon Rd., New Boston, NH 603-867-4970
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Yep, I’m one of those people. I don’t have a wedding album, just a proof album.
My wedding day was one of the most amazing days of my life! I love my husband like crazy to this day and yet, I never ordered a wedding album. In fact, it was probably three years before I even had a portrait on my wall from that day. And even though, through a set of circumstances, I ended up with all the negatives from my wedding, I still haven’t designed and printed my own album…and I’m in the business. You know, the plumber has leaky faucets in his house, the accountant is late with his taxes, and I, a photographer, don’t have a wedding album.
I really don’t have an excuse. I’ve been married for twelve years to the love of my life and I’ve been a photographer for the majority of that time. But, life got busy and there were other priorities with my time and money that always seemed to pop up.
Which brings me to the topic of this post – the “Images on CD only” packages that many brides are requesting. In today’s digital photography world, many brides are opting to pay only for the photographer’s time and travel and then a CD of images. This type of pricing is a huge leap from the days of package pricing that included a designed wedding album and other tangible values like framed and matted wall prints. This cost-cutting mindset may sound great at the outset to a bride who is trying to keep to a budget. However, the problem comes when the happy couple steps out of the car or off the plane or boat from their honeymoon and into…life (which may include an adorable baby, or two, much sooner than anticipated).
With the entire process of not only narrowing down and choosing images, but also designing pages and choosing covers, styles and a place to print their album, there’s a possibility that a bride may not get around to having a finished album in hand for years, if ever.
The wedding album, wall portraits, parent albums, thank you cards…all of these are the final, finished, beautiful product of beautifully produced images. These precious memories, captured on one of the most special days of a couple’s life are meant to be touched and seen often, daily. They should be there over the mantle or on the table, beautifully displayed for friends, family and guests to see. They should be there when that first child is born – a daily reminder of the love that brought them into the world.
As photographers, our images are a form of art. The final piece is not just the image itself sitting somewhere on a CD or on a flash drive or on a facebook page. The finished piece of art includes the presentation: the carefully chosen mat and frame that perfectly complement and display the portrait of the bride, glowing as she waits to walk down the aisle. The full page spread in the album depicting each precious moment captured during the first dance, each image carefully placed and enhanced by design details on the page.
When a client pays a photographer for their services, they’re not just paying for pictures. Because, you see, photographers aren’t just, well, photographers! They’re artists, designers, dreamers. The final, finished product should be a true work of art and design. When a client who isn’t a photographer chooses to quickly print a few images from their CD at the local drugstore, so much of the purity and beauty of an image can be lost.
So, trust us. The extra expense of having a finished album and wall portrait from your wedding will be well worth it.
Yep, I’m one of those people. Someday I’ll have a wedding album, maybe after my daughter goes to college. That’s not that far away…I mean, she just turned 18 months old.
~Jessica Clater
Buy 1 gift certificate, receive another of equal or lesser value for 50% off!
Maximum value is $200.
Offer valid thru February 13, 2014.
(603) 867-4970
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10 years ago Allison began on the journey of capturing the memories of life!!
We will be offering complimentary
popcorn and drinks.
Bring a blanket and help us celebrate 10 years of Allison Hope Photography!!
Mini sessions are $50 and can be shared with a dance team or partner. Our mini session are 20-30 min. in length. We are running this special thru the end of June, Monday - Thursdays with afternoon and evening time slots available! Call 867-4970 to book today!
Here are a few examples of how you can use these portrait to create art pieces for your daughter's room or other area of your home.
I have a pretty large family with 3 sisters and a brother. I met my husband Tom through an online dating site and have been married for 2 1/2 years. We have a beautiful little 13m old Emma who is just starting to walk.How did you get involved in the styling industry?
How and when did you begin your adventure with J. Bella?
How do you balance life as a business owner and mother?
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Complimentary portraits of all kids in their Easter finery and a free 4x6 mailed after the event!
Some light refreshments and coffee.
COME JOIN US!
We had so much fun last year, we are anxiously awaiting this year's AHP Easter Egg Hunt!
We will have a separate area for younger hunters!
We will also have light brunch, that will include muffins, fruit, and juice.
In the case of inclement weather or muddy yard, check our facebook page for updates. While you are there, make sure you like us!
We enjoyed getting to know them better during our Holiday mini-sessions!
We saw another mom with a business and a rich musical background, working hard for her family and trying to balance it all. So we asked her to share more...
The early years and the start of your love?
Just in time for Valentine's Day!
$200 includes professional makeup application and the portrait session!
$100 due to reserve your session time.
(Valid on any sessions or events photographed in 2012 or earlier)
