a few weeks ago, i announced our plans for a new studio and gallery in milwaukee’s historic third ward! in july, we’re moving to 244 n broadway, which is on the corner of broadway & buffalo, kitty corner from anthropologie and across the street from shoo. i’m so excited that i can hardly stand it. construction is coming along nicely - the floors are almost done and our work area is being installed next week. i can’t wait for the furniture and all of the amazing prints and canvases that i get to hang on the walls!
since a lot of you have had the same questions, i thought i’d address the most frequently asked questions on the blog. here goes!
- will you still come to our house for photos??
absolutely! my goal is to conduct at least 60% of my sessions on location as i always have. there’s nothing better than photographing a family where they’re most comfortable whether that be at home or at their favorite park or beach around milwaukee! what’s so great about the studio is that it has amazing natural light and fabulous textures (brick walls, wood floors, fun furniture) so the studio will be a location option as well, beginning in mid-july!
- if you’re still shooting mostly on-location, then what is the studio for?
we chose to open the studio and gallery for several reasons. one of which is that we live in the cutest, tiniest house ever and the business has become so big in recent years that we wanted to move the business out of the house. i know you all understand how excited i am to have a better separation between work and homelife!
another goal was to refine the portrait sales experience to better help clients choose images and products that work best for their homes and lifestyles. beginning in mid-july, all proofing appointments will be held at the studio using state-of-the-art projection equipment. you’ll be able to come in, get comfortable with a glass of wine or cup of tea, and view your session images like you’ve never imagined. you’re going to love it!
in addition to shooting, working and proofing at the studio, we’ll also be offering pre-session consultations to show you all of our amazing products (some new!) and to give you a better feel for the style and experience that christine plamann photography offers to kids and families in milwaukee.
- will you still be doing portrait days at freckle face?
i had to laugh because the sheer number of people who asked me this really surprised me! you guys sure do love portrait day! the answer is YES, portrait day will continue! you know what the best part of this new studio space is? it’s right upstairs from milwaukee’s hottest childrens boutique, freckle face. as many of you have already heard, freckle face is moving from their buffalo location to broadway! how exciting is that? i’m beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to be just upstairs from what is by far the coolest place to shop for kids clothes, toys, strollers, gear and more.
- why do you keep saying “we”?
some more exciting news which really deserves (and will eventually get) a post to itself, if that i’ve hired two amazing employees to help create the best portrait experience you can ask for. maryssa is our super friendly, hard-working, energetic new studio assistant. if you haven’t already spoken with her, you will soon! melinda will be there to guide clients through the portrait selection process. she has impeccable taste and is the sweetest woman you’ll ever meet. you’re going to love both of them and i can’t wait for you to meet them!
ha! yes, there’s going to be a party. mark your calendars for july 25 and 26. we’ll be throwing one heck of a grand opening party. details coming soon!!
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okay. one last thing. thank you. thank you SO MUCH for allowing me into your lives to capture the essence of who your family is. thank you for letting me capture your child’s milestones, for letting me document what’s so important to you. without you, i wouldn’t be living my dream right now. and this IS my dream. so thank you. from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
