THE RICHARDS FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION

Hi everybody!  Meet the Richards family.  They are so awesome!  They just love La Jolla Shores and it was the perfect location for their portrait session.  We all had a lot of fun and they were a joy to photograph.

If you would like to see more photographs from their photo session, please visit my facebook page. Enjoy!

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography

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THE CUNDARI FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION

Aloha everybody!  Meet the Cundari family.  Their  portrait session was held at the beautiful Secret Cove AKA Pa'ako Beach on Maui.  The Cundari family has been a long time client of mine and every year I have the honor of taking their family portraits.  They are such a wonderful family!

If you would like to see more photographs from their photo session, please visit my facebook page. Enjoy!

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography

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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT | GILA RŪT AVEDA SALON

I photographed one of the top salons in San Diego, CA in 2012.  Gila Rūt Aveda Salon opened their 3rd location in Torrey Hills Town Center.  Photographs were also used for the NAHA 2012 Finalist video.

  

Here are some of my favorites from the photo session.  Enjoy!

©2012 Gila Rut Salon

©2012 Gila Rut Salon.

©2012 Gila Rut Salon.

©2012 Gila Rut Salon

©2012 Gila Rut Salon

©2012 Gila Rut Salon

©2012 Gila Rut Salon

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THE COOPER FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION

Hi everybody!  Meet the Cooper family.  They are such a cool, easy going and fun family.  We had a wonderful time at Windansea Beach and the sunset was gorgeous.

If you would like to see more photographs from their photo session, please visit my facebook page. Enjoy!

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography.

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MAHONEY COSTANZO FAMILY PORTRAITS

Hi everybody!  Meet the Mahoney Costanzo family. They have been a long time client of mine. They are just great!  Their holiday portrait session was held at the beautiful Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad, CA.

If you would like to see more photographs from their photo session, please visit my facebook page. Enjoy!

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography.

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THE WREN FAMILY PHOTO SESSION

Hi everybody!  Meet the Wren family.  I received a call for a last minute portrait session in La Jolla, CA as the family was visiting from out of state and had to catch a flight the next day.  I am so glad I was available that day for them. The weather was gorgeous during sunset.

If you would like to see more photographs from their photo session, please visit my Facebook page.  Enjoy!

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography.

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HELP SAVE KAWELA BAY, OAHU

Help save Kawela Bay from massive development. Still open for comment … the public has until January 7th 2013 to submit comments on the Draft SEIS, including the proposed Conservation Partnership Alternative. You can do so online at www.turtlebayseis.com, by clicking on "SEIS" and then "Submitting an SEIS comment." You can also send an email (dgraves@tbrdevelopment.com) or mail: Turtle Bay Resort, Attention: Debbie Graves, 57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI 96731. For more information, call 808-447-6953.

Beautiful Kawela Bay is one of the most secluded beaches on the North Shore of O'ahu. It is a wonderful place to swim and many sea turtles make it their home. Kawela Bay is a sacred place and should be preserved for future generations. Please help save Kawela Bay. Your voice can make a difference. Mahalo.

I would like to share a letter written by Morgan Dorr of Kahuku that was featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on 01/01/13:

I hope the Trust for Public Land can save Kawela Bay.  Could you please print pictures so people can see how unique this undeveloped area is?  To lose this singular beach to resort housing is a mind-numbing prospect.

The current owners have blanketed the community with a very persuasive brochure promoting "tomorrow's ahupuaa."

I find it appalling that they boast of "only" two hotels.  And they openly admit to the impact on multiple marine species.  Dress it up any way you like, it's still massive development.  The impact of this would be monumental.

There is still time to save Kawela Bay for future generations to treasure.

Kawela Bay, O'ahu
©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald.

Banyan Tree Forest, O'ahu
©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald.
Located at Kawela Bay.

HOLIDAY FINE ART PRINT SALE

LANDSCAPES OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Give the gift of Aloha this holiday season.  Fine Art Prints of Hawaii by Kelly Fitzgerald make a great holiday gift!  Purchase 2 prints and receive $5 off!  Purchase 3 prints and get $10 off!  This offer ends December 17, 2012.

Kelly Fitzgerald Photography uses a professional lab that produces high-quality digital printing.  The prints are packaged securely and will arrive within 2 weeks.  Available to US residents only.

Kelly's archival chromogenic prints are produced on Fujifilm Crystal Archive Matte Photo Paper.  Mounting and window matt materials are acid free and archival.

Please contact Kelly directly to place your order at KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com.

Mahalo nui loa.

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography.

Title:  Mokoli'i Island - I, O'ahu

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 2 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print mounted/matted to 12x16 size.  Qty 1 available ($40 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print only.  Qty 15 available ($30 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Sunset Beach, O'ahu

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 2 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print mounted/matted to 12x16 size.  Qty 2 available ($40 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print only.  Qty 15 available ($30 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Sunrise Reflection, O'ahu

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 1 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print mounted/matted to 12x16 size.  Qty 2 available ($40 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print only.  Qty 14 available ($30 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Waianae Coast, O'ahu

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 1 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print mounted/matted to 12x16 size.  Qty 2 available ($40 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print only.  Qty 15 available ($30 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Pounders Beach, O'ahu

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 1 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print mounted/matted to 12x16 size.  Qty 2 available ($40 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print only.  Qty 15 available ($30 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Sweetheart Rock, Lana'i

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 2 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print mounted/matted to 12x16 size.  Qty 2 available ($40 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print only.  Qty 15 available ($30 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Kahana Bay - II, O'ahu

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 1 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Kukuihoolua Island, O'ahu

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 1 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Kaunolu Bay, Lana'i

5x7 print mounted/matted to 8x10 size.  Qty 1 available ($25 ea., plus shipping).

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  North Shore Beach, O'ahu

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

Title:  Windward Beach, O'ahu

5x7 print only.  Qty 15 available ($15 ea., plus shipping).

8x12 print only.  Qty 14 available ($30 ea., plus shipping).

KELLY FITZGERALD | FINE ART CARDS - HAWAII BOX SETS

Each box set contains 5 fine art greeting cards.  Handmade by the artist just for you.  Type C prints.  Fine quality white deckle edge acid-free card stock from Strathmore Est. 1892.  All materials used are acid free.  Protected in a sealed crystal clear plastic reusable box.  Includes 5 embossed foil seals.  Blank inside.

Professionally printed 3.75" x 5.75" photo of original artwork by Kelly Fitzgerald.  Photo is mounted on 5" x 6-7/8" white deckle edge acid-free card stock from Strathmore. 

Item #: KLF-HI-C-SET
Fine Art Photographs of the Hawaiian Islands5 Card Box Set
©Kelly Fitzgerald

Item #: KLF-OAHU-C-SET
Fine Art Photographs of Oahu, Hawaii5 Card Box Set
©Kelly Fitzgerald

Pineapple embossed foil seals for color box sets only.

Item #: KLF-AND-SET
Black-and-White Fine Art Infrared Photographs of the Hawaiian Islands
5 Card Box Set
©Kelly Fitzgerald

Embossed foil seals for B&W box sets only.

Are handmade greeting cards really worth it?

We think so! We don’t think of our fine art greeting cards and box sets as simply “greeting cards” …rather, each and every greeting card and box set of greeting cards is seen as a handmade work-of-art.  What better way to tell someone you care by sending him or her a unique, handmade work of art!

The handmade greeting cards and box sets seem expensive …

We believe our greeting cards and box sets are competitively priced. If you walk into a greeting card store or pharmacy, you’ll find many of the mass-produced and somewhat impersonal greeting cards priced at $3 or $4 on average. While our cards are $5.95 on average, they are also completely handmade and signed by the artist.  All materials used are of the highest quality and are acid-free.

What’s the difference between a handmade greeting card and a greeting card I can buy in a greeting card store?

While manufactured greeting cards are generally designed by artists, they are usually printed in mass quantities in large and cold impersonal factories usually oversees. All of Kelly Fitzgerald | Fine Art Cards are handmade in the U.S.A., in the artist’s studio.  Each card is then signed by the artist and hand packaged and delivered to your doorstep.

Will it take a long time to receive my order of handmade fine art greeting cards?

Most of our orders for handmade greeting cards ship out within 1 week of your order. We understand the urgency of our consumer-driven lifestyles and try to create and send your order of handmade greeting cards as quickly and efficiently as possible.

THE HOFFMANN FAMILY PORTRAITS

Meet the Hoffmann family!  I feel so honored to have taken their very first professional family portraits.  Their son is truly a miracle baby as he was born with some health challenges early on and spent his first month living in an incubator.  He is such an adorable little guy!  I even got some photographs of their furry friends.   

If you would like to see more photographs from their photo session, please visit my facebook page. Enjoy!

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography

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SAN SIMEON CREEK TRAIL

Quite a number of years ago I went winter camping in December at San Simeon State Park.  The nights were so cold as temperatures fell to about 17 to 20 degrees.  It was quite chilly in my tent.  But the days were gorgeous.

I had had an insanely busy year traveling and photographing a number of black-and-white film landscapes for the galleries.  It was a very productive year for creating new works.  I needed a break and some time to relax.  So, I decided to go camping and hike the wonderful San Simeon Creek Trail.  I also visited the spectacular and enchanting Hearst Castle.  I just love that place.

One morning, as I was getting ready for my hike ... I decided to take photographs of the trail ... but in a different way.  Instead of a grand landscape, which is my usual style, I decided to take close-ups of my subjects.  My goal was to see things differently through my viewfinder, and in doing so, I found so much beauty within arm's reach.

If you would like to see more photographs from the San Simeon Creek Trail, please visit my facebook page. Enjoy!

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography.

Trail Map. ©California State Parks

KOLO PHOTO ALBUM GIVEAWAY!

©2012 Kelly Fitzgerald Photography

One lucky winner will receive a Kolo Newport Photo Album (11" x 14" size)!  The ultimate post-style album and a Kolo classic.  The cover is wrapped in luxurious, woven book cloth and comes in the modern color of platinum grey.  The album is built with double-thick archival boards.  The album comes with 10 black cloth-hinged sheets (20 pages).  Archival and Acid-Free.

Includes Photo Corners that will give your book a cool retro look!

How to Win:

1.  During the month of October, when you purchase $75 or more in *Professional High Quality Photographic Prints and/or Photo Holiday Greeting Cards, your name will automatically be entered in the Kolo Photo Album Giveaway.  (Contact Kelly directly for pricing.) 

2.  Special offer only valid when order is placed directly through Kelly's studio via email or phone, not through your online gallery store.  (KelFitzPhoto@gmail.com or 760-670-6616)  

3.  Kolo Photo Album Giveaway ends October 31, 2012 at 5:00 PM (PDT)

4.  Random drawing will be held on November 1, 2012.  One lucky winner will be chosen!

*Applies to E-Surface Lustre Prints (excluding canvas gallery wraps) only.

**This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Kolo or Facebook.  Open to U.S. residents only.