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New Location, New Name, New Website, New BLOG

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:15:49 +0000

It has been an exciting journey, sometimes a little overwhelming, completing and opening our new photography studio located in Park Ridge. My dear husband John, my kids – Jay, Ellen & fiancée Chris and I have put countless hours of sweat equity to complete the new space. A big thank you for all that helped including Ed & Denise.

We are still in the process of completing those finishing touches and hanging prints on the walls. Soon I will post images of the new space. Our front sign construction has started and hopefully it will be completed by the open house. Every morning when I turn those keys, walk in the front door, I can’t help but do a little “happy dance” of joy. This is a dream studio space with so much to offer for my clients to customize your session especially for YOU!

Not only did we relocate, we have also adopted a new business name: poppyblue photography LLC. Many have questioned how we came up with the name “poppyblue”. So many names and URL are not available, so John and I brainstormed coming up with poppyblue. We think it is an upbeat name you would hear once or twice and remember it.

Friday evening on October 1 we will be having our Grand Opening Celebration. Details soon to follow.

Please stop by for a visit and come for a latte, we would love to show you around.

Bookmark our new site: poppyblue photography

Check out our recent sessions and specials our new BLOG: poppyblue BLOG

Check us out on: YELP

Join our Facebook Group: poppyblue FB group

New address: 928 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Fall Studio Hours:

Tuesday 9:30-4

Wednesday 9:30-4

Thursday 1-7

Friday 9:30-1:30

Saturday 9:30-1:30

All sessions are by appointment only.

Momentous Time – Chicago High School Senior Photographer

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:43:14 +0000

So many high school seniors and parents are very unhappy with their senior portraits that are required by the local high schools to be taken at the large nation-wide studios that are under contract with the school districts. I am amazed at the poor quality of senior portraits that I have seen. Many high schools seniors come to my studio to have their portraits retaken. It is such a momentous time that should be documented. What better way than with heirloom portraits; something that you will proudly display in your home, for your senior to hand out wallets to all of their friends and family and photos to add to their photo album.

This gorgeous high school senior came into the studio recently. We were suppose to do an outdoor session, however mother nature had other plans.

Springtime Family Portraits — Chicago Family Photography

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 03:51:58 +0000

There is nothing like the beauty of springtime in Chicago. The trees are all abloom, tulips everywhere, the grass is so green. Now isn’t this a gorgeous backdrop for a family portrait? I can’t wait for this family to see their images from this fun session.

Big News!

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:22:46 +0000

There is some very big changes happening at Barbara Breitsameter Photography. In June we will be moving into a new studio located in Park Ridge. The space is FABULOUS! The minute I walked in and saw this space — “the angels sang”. The new location has great visibility from the street and train station. It’s a 2 minute walk from the Dee Rd train station.

We will now have a large room for natural light photography with floor to ceiling north face windows! A north face light source is best for indoor natural light photography. Also there is a viewing room/office where all of the ordering consultations will take place. For my clients that prefer studio lighting we also have a spacious camera room complete with strobe lighting just like we have in the Arlington Hts. studio space. There will be a dressing room with large mirrors to touch-up your makeup and hair. There is even an outdoor fenced in area for pets.

Close by is the forest preserve and urban settings for outdoor sessions. We will still be offering outdoor sessions at our favorite photographer suggested locations too. Now we will even have more to offer our clients to customize your portrait session and look especially for you.

And the other news is we will be adopting a new name for Barbara Breitsameter Photography LLC. I will make that announcement when we open our doors.

At the Arlington Hts Studio location we are open by appointment only. At the new space we will have set studio hours that we will be open.

All photography sessions will be by appointment only.

The new studio hours will be:
Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 1pm to 8pm *evening hours*
Friday 9am to 2pm
Saturday — by appointment only
Closed on Sunday & Monday

These are the BEFORE images of the space. So the next month we will be working our magic on the new studio space painting, putting in wood floors, painting, decorating, and more painting.

Corgi Pups — Oh My! Dog Photography

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:08:04 +0000

There has been puppies, dogs, families and hs seniors in the studio. Later today I will post some from those sessions. Dr. Marty Greer DVM, renowned Veterinarian and author, came from Wisconsin to have her litter of absolutely, the most adorable Corgi pups photographed.

Whole Foods Imports Organic Food From China

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:31:17 +0000

This is something I felt strongly that I must share. It is upsetting to hear that Whole Foods is importing their organic food from CHINA. Please take the time to view this video link.

Thanks Cat for sharing this information.

A Big Thanks to Ben Elsass!

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:55:15 +0000

The last 2 months I have decided to make some big changes in my life. I have been on a journey to better health; sleeping more, less stress, exercise and making much better choices of what and portions of the food I eat and drink. I have made the choice to remove all processed sugar and corn sweeteners from the foods I consume. As a result I have lost 14 pounds! What a difference it has made in how feel and my energy level.

Ben Elsass, a photographer friend of mine came into the studio this week to do me the honor of taking my portraits. I am thrilled with portraits Ben took of me. Thank you Ben! So now I can document my journey to better health.

Cuddle Time — Chicago Dog Photography

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:15:51 +0000

This session was indeed special. Colby and Zach got engaged the evening before their session! They are such a wonderful couple. Their sweet dogs also joined in for the engagement session all dressed for the occasion wearing their favorite Illini tie. The first image made me chuckle and melted my heart. There is nothing like a BIG dog who thinks they are a lap dog. I have one of those too in my home.

Had to Share This Commercial

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:29:47 +0000

New Props & Backdrops at the Studio – Chicago Baby Photographer

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:40:21 +0000

We’ve added some new props and backdrops at the studio. Plus soon we will have a new setup for natural light photography.

Isn’t she adorable? Her smile is infectious!