SAVE THE PARAMOUNT {Chilliwack Vintage Theatre – A Vision} 2012-03-12

in our town there is a little movie theater just up the street from my studio that was boarded up not too long ago and is now on the chopping block for a demolition.  Now call me a sap, but I love anything arts and vintage and the thought of this little gem being torn down makes me cringe.  By some strange sequence of events and a bit of serendipity, I ended up becoming a part of a team of some amazing people that are on a mission to save the Paramount with some very strong support!  So, this is my plea to everyone that I can reach through this blog to please contact me.  We are looking for local businesses and volunteers to help with our cause.

There is an urgent meeting planned for Monday, March 12th at 7pm at the old Chilliwack Arts Center.  This is where you will hear the details about how WE as a COMMUNITY can come together.  Imagine a theater refurbished back to the glory of the 1940′s playing Gone with the Wind, or a fun Friday night out to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show (BYO Confetti).  It’s like The Ridge, right in your own backyard.

So join us at the old Chilliwack Arts Center tomorrow night…

OFF SEASON SESSIONS!!! {Kim Mallory Photography Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions} 2012-02-18

Well, it has been an AMAZING journey since I took over the downtown studio, very busy and I met so many new clients and had the pleasure of seeing a lot of my past clients again… (which I love) .  Last year I learned a lot about balance and staying inspired – the hard way. At the end of December I’m pretty sure I experienced a form of burnout that in all my years of working, I’ve never had.  I tried to work, but just didn’t have the energy and found myself in my pajamas for about two weeks or more. It took me about 3 weeks before I could get back to my normal routine and I was really not my happy self and had some days that I was just downright depressed.

This has taught me that I need to balance my work a little better and take more breaks.  Part of the problem gets to be that everyone waits to have photos done in the fall, which make my shooting schedule insanely busy.  Ideally I would like to be able to balance the work so that people come for family photos between Jan & August.  This will serve a few benefits!  Your photos will be unique!  I LOVEEEE winter sessions with the blowing wind and trees in the background, the lake is DIVINE in the spring time.  AND…  I’ve got a gorgeous natural light studio that’s awesome for the young families.  And, the sessions fees will officially discounted between Jan & Aug. (and past clients receive $25 off of that)   And wouldn’t you just LOVE to be that much further ahead when Christmas comes?  All you’ll need to do for gifts is call me up and place your order.  No worries about trying to fit that session in between kids concerts and Christmas shopping!

So do yourself a favour!  BOOK now for your updated photos, family sessions are awesome this time of year!  Here are some samples of off season fun!

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Snow… 2012-02-05

A snowy day, a vintage dress and I’m completely entertained.  Nothing like a snow day to put school and work on the back burner and bring families and neighbors together.  I couldn’t resist getting out and shooting and Nicole and her bff Taylor were completely on board…..   My kinda day..

Taylor….

And Nicole…

HEADSHOTS. business, acting, model portfolios {Kim Mallory Fraser Valley Photographer} 2012-02-02

Don’t underestimate the power of a professional headshot when it comes to business. Your headshot tells a story! Make sure yours says, professional and doing well enough to be able to hire a pro photographer! Having a friend do it for you in your backyard sends the wrong message and it can come across as unprofessional and give the impression that you are not serious.

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Winter Family Session {Chilliwack Family and Child Photographer} 2012-01-17

Just throwing a few up one the blog as I go!!  Some cute kids that I photographed downtown Chilliwack after Christmas.  More to come!!