Miesje's Blog

4th of July SALE!

2011-06-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

SeNiOrS 2012 - 4th of July ONE DAY ONLY sale! Call on July 4th and book your senior session in July and receive 40% OFF your session fee! LIMITED AVAILABILITY--first come, first serve basis. You must have a date in mind and BOOK it! And finally, this sale is not valid with any other offer. Call 319.929.1497 and don't miss out!!

Miesje Folkerts
folkerts fotografie
www.folkertsfotografie.com
319.929.1497
real. life. art.

SeNiOrS 2012 JUNE special...

2011-04-28T14:17:00.001-07:00

A shout out to all SeNiOrS 2012...Looking for a special? Well, here is my JUNE special for 2012: 10% off ANY session fee. But that's not all. There is one more little extra something for only the month of June. Watch the video to see what that surprise is.

I hope you are all excited as I am as the senior season is almost upon us. Its not all about snapping photos; we have fun during the sessions as well. I always encourage every senior to think about what they want to include in their senior photos; what is the best way to depict you and your personality. I'm a photographer who likes to collaborate and work with you. My sessions are designed with you in mind. So bring those personalities along and let me capture you as being YOU. Call 319.929.1497 to schedule your consultation.

See you real soon!!

Miesje
folkerts fotografie

Madhana's 6th outfit!

2011-04-28T14:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to quickly post a few photos from finishing up Madhana's senior session. We met at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art on a quiet Easter Sunday afternoon. I'm loving how the color is just poping on all of these photos!

Annette...

2011-03-12T18:34:00.000-08:00

I've known Annette since she was in middle school. She has such an easy going personality that taking her photos was just so natural. I'm posting just a few of the favorites from this session.

As always have an awesome day!

Miesje
folkerts fotografie
www.folkertsfotografie.com

October equals beautiful weather AND...

2011-03-01T11:42:00.000-08:00

Well last October we had some of the most gorgeous fall weather in Marion/Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In my mind, gorgeous fall weather means more seniors to photograph! yay!! I had a busy month and another young lady that graced my business was Kristen. One of the things that stuck most in my mind was what Kristen said at our consultation, "I do not want any cookie cutter images." So I kept that phrase with me during her senior photo session. So here are some of the most memorable senior photos from Kristen's session.

Enjoy and have an awesome day!

Miesje

Heather's Senior Pictures...

2011-02-25T19:30:00.000-08:00

October provided me with some of the most gorgeous light and weather! Not to mention more high school seniors to photograph. Heather was another senior girl I had the opportunity to get to photograph in October. With a little help from her mom and sister, we were able to collaborate on a few of our ideas together and get some of the best senior pictures of her. I'm really pleased how Heather's senior photos turned out! More importantly, Heather and her parents were thrilled with the results. so here are a few of my favorite senior photos of Heather!

Ashley's Senior Session!

2011-02-24T14:14:00.000-08:00

Ashley's was another young lady that just had lots of ideas to incorporate into her senior photos. We did 6 outfit changes along with 3 different hairstyles!

Many people have asked me where we went to take her photos. The majority of Ashley's senior photos were taken at her grandparents place located in Cedar Rapids, IA. Lots of open space and hidden spots to go and take pictures. Her grandfather also had an old truck (I forget what it was) that he had completely restored. I could NOT pass up the opportunity to take some photographs of Ashley with her grandfather's truck. So here are just a some of my favorites from Ashley's session.

Kimmy's Session...

2011-02-12T06:50:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone! I've noticed that it's been awhile since I last posted anything on here. So without further ado, here are just a few of my favorite photos from Kimmy's senior session this past summer and fall.

Nichole V's soft color pop!

2010-11-28T08:27:00.000-08:00

If you are a fan of Nichole Van's work, then you most likely have visited her websites. She is a busy lady who has taken the time to come up with some really cool products for photographers. If there is one product of hers that I use all the time, its her soft color pop which is in her work flow actions. This little action delivers!! I just want to give my photos that little extra punch that I think they need. And if there is too much color punch, then I go into the layer's palette and adjust the layers according to my tastes. It is that easy to do. I love the results every time. It is the one product that I would highly recommend to any photographer. I've NEVER been disappointed.

SeNioRs-2011

2010-09-14T14:42:00.000-07:00

SeNioRs- Fall colors are arriving! For the month of October, 10% OFF any new senior bookings! Call 319.929.1497 and get your session booked!

An Awesome Combination...

2010-09-09T05:58:00.000-07:00

What's an awesome combination? Familes and Fall Colors! Families--it is still not to late to schedule an appointment for that all important Christmas card.

Give me a call at 319.929.1497 to book your family session today. Until then enjoy the sneak peek from the Cote´'s Family session from last weekend.

Have a fantastic day!
Miesje
folkerts fotografie

FALL COLORS COMING SOON!

2010-09-09T05:51:00.000-07:00

Are YOU a 2011 Senior? It won't be to soon before Fall Colors have arrived. October is filling up and if you haven't scheduled your appointment yet, call 319.929.1497 to get your session booked now!

Dragonflies...

2010-08-23T18:31:00.000-07:00

Not sure why but I have recently become fascinated with dragonflies. I wanted to try to capture them but also try out my new lens at the same time. Wow! I was not disappointed in the least. These photos were all taken out at Wickiup Hill in Toddville.

Joe

2010-08-23T17:29:00.000-07:00

Joe was an awesome senior to photograph. We started out in his backyard and then took off to a few favorite spots around the area.

Thanks Joe!! I loved being your senior photographer! You made my job look easy!

Britney

2010-08-23T17:03:00.000-07:00

Britney started off my summer with a bang! We traveled to many locations; some suggested by me and others suggested by her. Oh, and did I mention that it was in the 90's with high humidity that day? Kudos Britney for being wonderful in such unfavorable summer temperatures.

Thank you, Britney! I loved having the chance to work with you and to try out new ideas! You were super!!

What I've been up to lately!

2010-06-22T06:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

It's been awhile since I last posted anything on my blog. I know, I know bad blog mommy! But I've been busy taking some really cool photos. This weekend, weather permitting, I'll be out shooting senior photos! Cannot wait because it is going to be really fun!

Enjoy the photos and have a fantastic day!

Miesje
folkerts fotografie
319.929.147
www.folkertsfotografie.com

ps..I've had inquiries as to whether or not these photos are for sale. The answer to that question has been, YES! All these photos are for sale. Give me a call for more details!

Prom, Accordion Mini and Video

2010-05-23T07:14:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was my daughter's prom and I had an opportunity to capture a few photos! Afterwards, I selected a few photos from this occasion and put them into an accordion mini. What's an accordion mini? If you haven't seen them already, they come in two different sizes 2.5 in x 3.5 in or 3 in x 3 in., and they pull apart just like an accordion. I like to think of them as a brag book and they fit right inside a purse or pocket! They are one of the hottest products with my Seniors this year! Like what you see? go to www.folkertsfotografie.com to see more of my images and what I offer.

Have a fantastic day!

Miesje

folkerts fotografie

319.929.1497

Seniors 2011!

2010-05-12T15:49:00.000-07:00

Seniors 2011--A special shout out to all those of Thomas Jefferson High School; John F. Kennedy High School; and Xavier High School (or any of the other high schools in the vicinity). I don't want you to miss out on any of my summer discounts and June Special at folkerts fotografie! Give me a call at 319.929.1497 or an email, miesje@folkertsfotografie.com!

The website is working great on all the web browsers now! It has been updated to a more modern, sleek design. Go to folkerts fotografie and do some browsing.

Have a terrific day!

Miesje

folkerts fotografie

319.929.1497

Seniors 2011

2010-03-31T16:22:00.000-07:00

Seniors 2011--I am posting my new Seniors 2011 postcard and two different Animoto Videos that I have created. I would like to encourage all seniors to go to my website, www.folkertsfotografie.com, and browse the site (please note that right now Internet Explorer does not work and so you will have to use a different web browser to view the galleries on the site.). You'll not only see my slideshow and galleries, but you'll have the opportunity to see how I do some of my image processing. So check it out!

Do you like the videos? Want to know more about them? Well, I have an awesome bonus going on for the month of June for the videos. Go to www.folkertsfotografie.com to learn more on this special offer. Again that is only for the month of June. Stay tuned because you never know when other specials or discounts will pop up from time to time!

Have a terrific day!

Miesje

folkerts fotografie

319.929.1497

Experimenting...

2010-02-16T08:22:00.001-08:00

Decided to experiment---here is a photo of a senior from last fall. I've been told that this photo reminds people of vintage/victorian age photo--I like that!

Madeleine- the Concert Pianist!

2010-01-24T15:15:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone! Over the holidays our entire family was given a special treat of listening to our niece/daughter/granddaughter give a piano recital. Madeleine officially ended her Susuki years by completing her last book.

I was given the opportunity to take a few photos prior to Madeleine's concert. These are two of my favorite photos from the session.

2010--it's a NEW Year!!

2010-01-04T17:39:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone! I hope your holidays were fun and full of all the joys of the wonderful season!! 2010 has arrived and with it the brutal COLD! But before we had this bitter cold sweep down upon us, I was able to get out with a client in December for a session. Believe it or not, she wanted to wear a dress!!! (I know...gasp!) Check out her photos from our session! It was fun with the cold and snow! Thanks Ruby!

Tara's Senior Session

2009-12-22T18:12:00.000-08:00

Hello! Well its been a crazy time with the holidays just right around the corner! I promised myself that I would try and post more often, but there never seems to be enough time in the day.

Anyway, here are some of my favorite photos from Tara's Senior Session! We had a fabulous time photographing at her home before moving on to a few other locations!

I want to wish everyone a safe and very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Happy Holidays!!

Miesje

Katherine's Fall Session

2009-11-01T13:42:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! I'm back with a sneak peek at Katherine's fall photo session with me. We went to Usher's Ferry which is a historical village in Cedar Rapids. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of damage from the flood 2008. I do believe that 8 buildings were lost during the flood. In any case, we had a gorgeous day to get her photos done. Here are just a few of my favorites from Katherine's fall session.

Have a terrific day!

Miesje

Anthony!

2009-10-30T19:44:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! Here are some of my favorite images from Anthony's senior session! Thanks Anthony! You were a lot of fun to work with! And Like I said, I have made a few minor adjustments to Anthony's video. Enjoy the video and have a fantastic day!!

Miesje

Something new!

2009-10-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

One of the things I always try to do in my spare time is learn something new. This time its creating a pencil drawing of Katherine from her swimming part of her senior session. This is a cool effect if I say so myself!

After studying this for a bit, and a few helpful comments from some other photographers, I realized that the first version was just a bit to light. Here is my second attempt at a penciled drawing.

Don't be afraid to leave a comment or two. I always like hearing from people.

Have a terrific day and thank you for dropping by my blog!!

Miesje

Drums and Hats

2009-09-28T15:34:00.000-07:00

I couldn't help myself. I saw the layout of these drums after the LM Marching Lions were done performing. The kids were all gathered together listening to their critique off to the right. I saw the opportunity to snap off a few quick shots. Two of the shots are in classic vintage.

Nate's video

2009-09-21T11:50:00.000-07:00

I've put together another video. This time its for Nate! Just one more part to love about my job as a photographer! Seniors, don't forget to check out my coupon for fall 2009!! Have a fantastic day everyone!!

Animoto Videos at folkerts fotografie!

2009-09-20T16:38:00.000-07:00

Seniors--check out Trashon's video below! Then call Folkerts Fotografie at 319-929-1497 to ask how you, too, can have a personal video.

Coming Soon-Fall Colors-Book Now!

2009-09-07T11:33:00.000-07:00

Saving You Money-- here is your Fall 2009 Coupon from Folkerts Fotografie. It's easy! Just click on the link below and print out the coupon and bring it with you to your senior consultation. This coupon saves you 10% off your session fee and is good through October 31st, 2009. AND if you refer a friend you can receive 24 free wallets! A restriction is listed at the bottom of the coupon so be sure you read it.

Fall Colors will soon be here! Call 319-929-1497 to book your fall senior session with Folkerts Fotografie!

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Nate

2009-08-22T18:27:00.000-07:00

A few photos from Nate's Sr. session last weekend. High five Nate and thank you for a fun session!

Miesje

Custom Art Collages

2009-08-11T15:54:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I've made a couple samples of custom art collages from my senior sessions.

Enjoy!

Trashon

2009-08-08T09:29:00.000-07:00

Trashon's senior photos. Last weekend, I had an extremely fun time photo- graphing Trashon. Lots of great images from this session and so I am posting a few of my favorites.

My first blog!

2009-08-06T18:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

Welcome to my first blog! Katherine made everything easy for me. A big high five to her for a fun time. Here are just a few of her photos from the first part of her senior session. There will be more photos in the future so be sure to keep stopping by in the next several months.

miesje