Comments on: My Holiday Cards: 1st Design http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/ Photographs, quotes and thoughts by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:13:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Dennis http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12897 Dennis Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:56:42 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12897 Wow, I love this look. It reminds me of a mini album slide. good stuff. Wow, I love this look. It reminds me of a mini album slide. good stuff.

]]> By: vanessa spagnuola http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12904 vanessa spagnuola Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:05:55 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12904 Julie - Of course I love it because they are my boys. But my favorite part is the faded photos on the inside. We sent out numerous Christmas cards and almost everybody called to compliment us on the cards. We can't thank you enough. All the best in 2008. Julie - Of course I love it because they are my boys. But my favorite part is the faded photos on the inside. We sent out numerous Christmas cards and almost everybody called to compliment us on the cards. We can’t thank you enough. All the best in 2008.

]]> By: meredith http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12906 meredith Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:37:56 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12906 I love the black and white! The pictures are up close and so clear. I love that you have a photo together and then the individuals! Great Job! I love the black and white! The pictures are up close and so clear. I love that you have a photo together and then the individuals! Great Job!

]]> By: Marion Carolan http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12908 Marion Carolan Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:04:20 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12908 I love the layout of this card. I like the side -by-side photos of the boys' faces and then the larger, more subtle pictures in the background. I also think the candid nature of the photos really give you a sense of their personalities. A handsome bunch for sure! I love the layout of this card. I like the side -by-side photos of the boys’ faces and then the larger, more subtle pictures in the background. I also think the candid nature of the photos really give you a sense of their personalities.

A handsome bunch for sure!

]]> By: Dawn http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12922 Dawn Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:27:44 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12922 I love the inside of the card with the childrens overlay. Very original. I love the inside of the card with the childrens overlay. Very original.

]]> By: mary beth gammon http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12928 mary beth gammon Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:46:58 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12928 I love this card! It is one of my favorites and it really captures the boys beatifully...it is so natural...absolutely gorgeous! I love this card! It is one of my favorites and it really captures the boys beatifully…it is so natural…absolutely gorgeous!

]]> By: Jenn Morris http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12937 Jenn Morris Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:00:49 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12937 This is a beautiful card. You really captured the personality of each of the boys. Great job! I love [name deleted] playing soccer on the back cover! <em>Thanks for the comment! I edited the names — jws</em> This is a beautiful card. You really captured the personality of each of the boys. Great job! I love [name deleted] playing soccer on the back cover!

Thanks for the comment! I edited the names — jws

]]> By: Jen Rosenberg http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12939 Jen Rosenberg Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:45:49 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12939 I had this card hanging up with the rest of my photo Christmas cards and I can't tell you how many people commented on what a beautiful card! Everyone's eyes just gravitated toward the card because it was more like a piece of art work. I love the candids too! Just an absolutely beautiful card! I had this card hanging up with the rest of my photo Christmas cards and I can’t tell you how many people commented on what a beautiful card! Everyone’s eyes just gravitated toward the card because it was more like a piece of art work. I love the candids too! Just an absolutely beautiful card!

]]> By: Stacey http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12940 Stacey Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:47:29 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12940 Being a sometime journalist, I must comment on the copy. I love the connection between the warmth of the holiday season and the fact that some of the photos are at the beach. On the inside spread, I really like the muted colors in the back round with the head shots of the boys overlayed. Very cute to have similar poses/directions up top and different directions the boys are facing on the bottom. As always, great job Julie! Being a sometime journalist, I must comment on the copy. I love the connection between the warmth of the holiday season and the fact that some of the photos are at the beach. On the inside spread, I really like the muted colors in the back round with the head shots of the boys overlayed. Very cute to have similar poses/directions up top and different directions the boys are facing on the bottom. As always, great job Julie!

]]> By: Betsy http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12944 Betsy Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:28:49 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12944 Best card I received this year! I scrapbook and the card reminds me of a page layout of a day at the beach (with a little soccer thrown in!). Besides my own son, I probably take more pictures of these boys than anyone else. And as said above - you captured their personalities wonderfully! The colors and textures are so "boy" like. I can't say enough - I absolutely love it! Best card I received this year! I scrapbook and the card reminds me of a page layout of a day at the beach (with a little soccer thrown in!).

Besides my own son, I probably take more pictures of these boys than anyone else. And as said above - you captured their personalities wonderfully!

The colors and textures are so “boy” like. I can’t say enough - I absolutely love it!

]]> By: Dawn http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12953 Dawn Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:20:38 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12953 I love how the natural tones compliment the natural enviornment the pictures where taken. It does not hurt that the children are gorgeous. I love how the natural tones compliment the natural enviornment the pictures where taken. It does not hurt that the children are gorgeous.

]]> By: jules http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12954 jules Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:44:12 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12954 <em>Thanks for all the comments everyone! I amended the rules this morning to clarify: If you comment on one card design, feel free to leave a response comment, but only one of your posts will be counted for each design. THANKS AGAIN! And sorry if the amendment causes confusion. ~jules</em><strong> Thanks for all the comments everyone!

I amended the rules this morning to clarify:

If you comment on one card design, feel free to leave a response comment, but only one of your posts will be counted for each design.

THANKS AGAIN! And sorry if the amendment causes confusion.

~jules

]]> By: Kerry, New York http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12999 Kerry, New York Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:25:11 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-12999 This card is beautiful, it tells a story with its very personal photos. Most importantly it helped me connect with old friends, letting me in on their day-to-day life. Well done and happy holidays! This card is beautiful, it tells a story with its very personal photos. Most importantly it helped me connect with old friends, letting me in on their day-to-day life. Well done and happy holidays!

]]> By: bob http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13103 bob Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:12:24 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13103 the earth tones do more than complement the beach colors, as you note in your own assessment. i think the earthiness goes deeper -- the boys as part of the earth's life forever. hope that's not over the top as a comment. the earth tones do more than complement the beach colors, as you note in your own assessment. i think the earthiness goes deeper — the boys as part of the earth’s life forever. hope that’s not over the top as a comment.

]]> By: michelle http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13133 michelle Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:29:17 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13133 I like Bob's earthiness idea too. The card does have a certain earthy feel to it. But I won't say it looks like dirt! ;) On the other hand, what better way to showcase a family with boys, right? Julie, you're shooting my family next year whether I win the contest or not! I like Bob’s earthiness idea too. The card does have a certain earthy feel to it. But I won’t say it looks like dirt!

;)

On the other hand, what better way to showcase a family with boys, right? Julie, you’re shooting my family next year whether I win the contest or not!

]]> By: Steve G. http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13188 Steve G. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:10:42 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13188 Ahhhhh . . . summer. Love it. Ahhhhh . . . summer. Love it.

]]> By: Roberta http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13234 Roberta Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:07:20 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13234 This was by far the most creative card and I thought the kids all looked beautiful!!! You should win this contest without a doubt!!!! <em>Keep in mind there's more to come! There's still about 15 designs to go so keep your eye on the blog! —jws</em> This was by far the most creative card and I thought the kids all looked beautiful!!! You should win this contest without a doubt!!!!

Keep in mind there’s more to come! There’s still about 15 designs to go so keep your eye on the blog! —jws

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13341 Jennifer Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:38:53 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13341 Love the inside of the card with the faded photos in the background. And one of each boy on each side of the card is great! Love the inside of the card with the faded photos in the background. And one of each boy on each side of the card is great!

]]> By: Linda Hughes http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13604 Linda Hughes Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:33:25 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/01/my-holiday-cards-first-design/#comment-13604 This photo truly connects the viewer to the innocence, fun and closeness of the three beautiful boys. Absolutely great shots of each child. I love the layout of every page. All the photos tell a warm story about the family. Awesome card! This photo truly connects the viewer to the innocence, fun and closeness of the three beautiful boys. Absolutely great shots of each child. I love the layout of every page. All the photos tell a warm story about the family. Awesome card!

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