Comments on: My Holiday Cards: 3rd Design http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/ Photographs, quotes and thoughts by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:15:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: bob http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13071 bob Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:35:56 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13071 the top and bottom pictures are incredible. how do you do that? <em>I e-mailed Bob to ask what he meant by "how do you do that?" and the answer is: I just point and shoot! Cute kids! —jws</em> the top and bottom pictures are incredible. how do you do that?

I e-mailed Bob to ask what he meant by “how do you do that?” and the answer is: I just point and shoot! Cute kids! —jws

]]> By: Dawn http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13076 Dawn Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:54:14 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13076 The light holiday blue captures the innocents of youth in this card. They children, all children, are one of the joys of Christmas and this card really shows that. I also love how on the back of all the cards are the children's ages. The light holiday blue captures the innocents of youth in this card. They children, all children, are one of the joys of Christmas and this card really shows that. I also love how on the back of all the cards are the children’s ages.

]]> By: JT http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13077 JT Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:54:39 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13077 this card has a sense of tranquility. the sweet faces, the simple pleasures, all beautifully reflected in the falling snowflakes. the card really captures the spirit of this family. this card has a sense of tranquility. the sweet faces, the simple pleasures, all beautifully reflected in the falling snowflakes. the card really captures the spirit of this family.

]]> By: Stacey http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13080 Stacey Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:57:33 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13080 I love the brightness and cleanness of this card. Again, I like the picture of family in the middle and the individual kids shots on the sides. I also really like the overlay with the bigger pictures of the kids underneath. Another amazing job! I love the brightness and cleanness of this card. Again, I like the picture of family in the middle and the individual kids shots on the sides. I also really like the overlay with the bigger pictures of the kids underneath. Another amazing job!

]]> By: Steve G. http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13088 Steve G. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:55:56 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13088 This one is so different from the others. What inspired you to go against your regular style? <em>Who said I figured out my style yet? ;) —jws</em> This one is so different from the others. What inspired you to go against your regular style?

Who said I figured out my style yet? ;) —jws

]]> By: michelle http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13108 michelle Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:42:31 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13108 The background pictures on the inside are nice. Very creative, Julie. I can imagine people getting this card in the mail, opening it, and going, "Wow!" The background pictures on the inside are nice. Very creative, Julie. I can imagine people getting this card in the mail, opening it, and going, “Wow!”

]]> By: caycegayle http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13127 caycegayle Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:59:05 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13127 Adding their ages makes this an archive for family and the tops for anyone interested in genealogy. Great idea Adding their ages makes this an archive for family and the tops for anyone interested in genealogy. Great idea

]]> By: Debra http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13147 Debra Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:11:45 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13147 "Wow" was also my reaction when I received this holiday card. You could not have captured the spirit of this family any better - I think you truly brought out the best in them in quite a beautiful way. And, it couldn't be a more deserving family!!! “Wow” was also my reaction when I received this holiday card. You could not have captured the spirit of this family any better - I think you truly brought out the best in them in quite a beautiful way. And, it couldn’t be a more deserving family!!!

]]> By: kristen brinker http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13153 kristen brinker Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:57:48 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13153 I have loved all of the pictures you have taken of those who are so far away from me. I am now across country as an Air Force family. Thanks to you I feel I get to see a peek into the lives of my loved ones I don't get to see as often as I would like. Thanks. I have loved all of the pictures you have taken of those who are so far away from me. I am now across country as an Air Force family. Thanks to you I feel I get to see a peek into the lives of my loved ones I don’t get to see as often as I would like. Thanks.

]]> By: Pop-pop http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13178 Pop-pop Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:37:01 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13178 What I love about your holiday cards and especially this one is how many pictures of the children/family you fit on one card. This is not just a card, but more like a mini photo album. Thank you for a job well done. What I love about your holiday cards and especially this one is how many pictures of the children/family you fit on one card. This is not just a card, but more like a mini photo album. Thank you for a job well done.

]]> By: Nana http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13180 Nana Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:25:22 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13180 I think the wording on the card was especially nice for this time of year and very appropriate for this family. I think the wording on the card was especially nice for this time of year and very appropriate for this family.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13183 Carrie Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:36:18 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13183 This card blew me away when I opened it. I was really looking forward to seeing the holiday card because I remember the beautiful one you made for other family members last year. The centerfold layout is perfect - I plan to recreate that look in a future scrapbook page! This card blew me away when I opened it. I was really looking forward to seeing the holiday card because I remember the beautiful one you made for other family members last year. The centerfold layout is perfect - I plan to recreate that look in a future scrapbook page!

]]> By: Lisa http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13204 Lisa Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:50:26 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13204 This was just a beautiful design. Really breathtaking. I love how natural everyone looks in it. This was just a beautiful design. Really breathtaking. I love how natural everyone looks in it.

]]> By: Diana http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13206 Diana Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:08:28 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13206 The card was more than just a Christmas card. It was a peek into a family that is obviosuly full of love. Beautifully done! The card was more than just a Christmas card. It was a peek into a family that is obviosuly full of love. Beautifully done!

]]> By: Marlene Harper http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13208 Marlene Harper Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:25:04 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13208 I own Harper's Copy Center Plus, and I'm extremely impressed by the Third design. My graphic artist couldn't had designed anything better,and she's a graduate of F.I.T in NY I own Harper’s Copy Center Plus, and I’m extremely impressed by the Third design. My graphic artist couldn’t had designed anything better,and she’s a graduate of F.I.T in NY

]]> By: Thea http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13214 Thea Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:56:28 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13214 The nicest Christmas card I have ever seen! The nicest Christmas card I have ever seen!

]]> By: Kay Beaton http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13215 Kay Beaton Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:17:24 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13215 I don't know the family but LOVE these cards....I think it's the background color in contrast with the beautiful photos....so clean & beautiful & the background accents the photos rather than taking away from them as many card designs do! Great Work! I don’t know the family but LOVE these cards….I think it’s the background color in contrast with the beautiful photos….so clean & beautiful & the background accents the photos rather than taking away from them as many card designs do! Great Work!

]]> By: Dan http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13249 Dan Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:17:17 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13249 Thought you did a great job with the card. It is nice to get an independent visual perspective of my sisters family! Thank You for your Effort and Talent. Thought you did a great job with the card. It is nice to get an independent visual perspective of my sisters family!

Thank You for your Effort and Talent.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13269 Kathy Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:07:38 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13269 This Christmas card really touched my heart. I loved how you captured the family in such simple everyday "poses". This card made me want to schedule a photo session for my own family! Beautifully done! This Christmas card really touched my heart. I loved how you captured the family in such simple everyday “poses”. This card made me want to schedule a photo session for my own family! Beautifully done!

]]> By: debbie http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13270 debbie Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:08:15 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13270 I love the pictures, especially the 3rd design. Adorable!! I love the pictures, especially the 3rd design. Adorable!!

]]> By: Mare http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13293 Mare Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:11:39 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13293 Design 3 I found that in order to offer a comment...I actually had to go and get this card and hold it in my hands. Once again I felt the warmth surrounding this Christmas Gift. Julie your creativity is remarkably complex as it portrays this very special family. The card is magical and it brings me a bright, joyous and ever-hopeful Christmas memory. Simply and beautifully done.....Mare Design 3
I found that in order to offer a comment…I actually had to go and get this card and hold it in my hands. Once again I felt the warmth surrounding this Christmas Gift. Julie your creativity is remarkably complex as it portrays this very special family. The card is magical and it brings me a bright, joyous and ever-hopeful Christmas memory. Simply and beautifully done…..Mare

]]> By: Laurie http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13321 Laurie Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:27:51 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13321 This card is a treasure. It's a tiny photo album filled with love. Your designs are just amazing. I especially liked the shadow images of the children that you used as background for their pictures. You have a great talent, and it's wonderful that you are using it to bring such happiness to so many people. You have captured a special moment in time for this family. Thank you. <em>[Thanks for the comment, Laurie! I edited to remove the children's names. — jws]</em> This card is a treasure. It’s a tiny photo album filled with love. Your designs are just amazing. I especially liked the shadow images of the children that you used as background for their pictures. You have a great talent, and it’s wonderful that you are using it to bring such happiness to so many people. You have captured a special moment in time for this family. Thank you.

[Thanks for the comment, Laurie! I edited to remove the children’s names. — jws]

]]> By: Lois http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13398 Lois Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:50:56 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13398 Is it enough to tell you my reaction to this special Christmas greeting? My heart simply melted - Beautiful children beautifully portrayed. A treasure - Is it enough to tell you my reaction to this special Christmas greeting?

My heart simply melted -

Beautiful children beautifully portrayed.

A treasure -

]]> By: Arleen http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13412 Arleen Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:31:20 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13412 This card is a wow! The design is unique and attractive. It is really eye pleasing. It evokes the joy and the spirit of a loving family. Well done! This card is a wow! The design is unique and attractive. It is really eye pleasing. It evokes the joy and the spirit of a loving family. Well done!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13485 Jennifer Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:42:28 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13485 I absolutely love the pictures featured on this card (#3). It is wonderful how you were able to fit many pictures on one card. I also think it is a terrific idea putting the children's ages on the back of the card. I absolutely love the pictures featured on this card (#3). It is wonderful how you were able to fit many pictures on one card. I also think it is a terrific idea putting the children’s ages on the back of the card.

]]> By: Julie http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13538 Julie Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:52:26 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13538 When I received this card it brought tears to my eyes. I could not imagine a nicer Christmas card for this family. It captured the essence of this family and is a tribute to what makes them special. Beautiful pictures and design make this a card I will never forget. When I received this card it brought tears to my eyes. I could not imagine a nicer Christmas card for this family. It captured the essence of this family and is a tribute to what makes them special. Beautiful pictures and design make this a card I will never forget.

]]> By: Julie N http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13573 Julie N Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:59:39 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13573 This card was gorgeous! The layering of the photos gave it a depth that mdae you feel like you were seeing even more of the famiily. I also loved that it was a holiday card done in a non-traditional holiday color. This card was gorgeous! The layering of the photos gave it a depth that mdae you feel like you were seeing even more of the famiily. I also loved that it was a holiday card done in a non-traditional holiday color.

]]> By: Erin http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13618 Erin Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:37:25 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-holiday-cards-3rd-design/#comment-13618 The photographer definitely captured something special with these cards. Beautiful angles and design. The photographer definitely captured something special with these cards. Beautiful angles and design.

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