Vada Bostian Joins Aesthetic Images Photography

I am so excited to announce that I have joined the wonderful bunch of photographers over at Aesthetic Images Photography on State St! This really gives me many more opportunities to do what I love, without the stresses of being a small business owner. Giving up Bostiva was a very tough choice to make, but I feel that it is the right thing for me at this time in my career as an artist. I just couldn't pass up on what the awesome folks over at AI can offer me. More time to shoot and work with clients, more time to be an artist, and more time to spend with my daughter!


So for all of you devoted Vada-ites, come see me at Aesthetic Images! I am thrilled to be there, and hope to see you in the studio soon!

Sleeping Baby

Sleeping Baby, originally uploaded by vadabostian.

Harrison and his mommy came by the studio today to have some pictures done. Poor little man didn't really feel like having a camera in his face (once he had woken up anyway) but we got some great shots while we could!

Thinking baby

Thinking baby, originally uploaded by vadabostian.

Mommy's Hand

Mommy's Hand, originally uploaded by vadabostian.

Seeking Couples for Wedding Photography

I am currently expanding my portfolio into wedding coverage, and am looking for a few couples to exchange inexpensive wedding photography for permission to have their images used on websites, promotional materials, etc.

If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact me at vada@bostiva.com!

Beth's Maternity Portraits

I met with Beth on the last day of 2007 to do third trimester portraits as the first session in her First Year Collection. I say this every time, but there is something so wonderful about pregnant mommies that I can't really even put in to words.



We took advantage of the Mill being mostly empty for the holiday to sneak around and do some cool locations in and around the Nussbaum Center. If you ever see a photographer and a pregnant woman prowling around, it might be me (or one of the other great photographers in the building!)

Merry Christmas to all!

From our house to yours, Danielle and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. Live, laugh, love, be safe and of course, take lots of pictures!

Cheyenne's Christmas outfit

cox_46, originally uploaded by vadabostian.

Cheyenne's First Christmas

cox_47, originally uploaded by vadabostian.

Here is little Cheyenne again. It must be nice to have your own personal photographer, but I guess that is one of the perks of being a friend of mine since childhood....your kids get photographed almost as much as mine.

This is Cheyenne's first Christmas, so I took advantage of it a shot a few shots of her in both her Christmas outfit and her "birthday suit,' seen here. More to come....

Coming in January...

After Christmas Special!

Half off session and prints

**OR**

$100 session and high res cd!

Email vada@bostiva.com for more information!

Last minute Christmas Pictures!

I have availability for sittings next Wednesday the 19th for last miute Christmas Pictures.

Last minute session fees are $180, include the session and a high res cd, copyright release form, and overnight shipping.

Please email vada@bostiva.com for more info or to schedule a session!

The Little Black Book by Bostiva

Starting in January: The Little Black Book by Bostiva!

Schedule a sitting in my private studio to create fine art style portraits that will wow your significant other! The Little Black Book includes a session and a 7x7 hardbound photobook: large enough to get his attention, subtle enough to slip in a suitcase or hide from the kids. Nude, semi-nude, and boudoir, or just slip into something sexy and make yourself feel beautiful. It's as much a present for you as it is for him!

Please allow two weeks for processing time. You will receive a link to an online gallery for proof selection approximately three days after our session. Additional prints are available at the regular pricing schedule.


Know someone who's expecting? Get them the best gift of all, a membership to the First Year Club by Bostiva. The First Year Club includes four sessions; third trimester, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year portraits. You will receive two free 5x7s of your choice at each session time. In addition, all additional prints are available for a 25% discount. At the end of your year, you will have the opportunity to purchase all of your proofs in a hardbound book at a deeply discounted rate!

You've seen this guy before...

Parker brought mom and dad to my studio this time around for some family pictures. Of course, I had to get a few of him by himself as well. I did lots with black and white this time around, I am really into it right now. I'm also using my big mill windows for more and more shots. I think all of my favorites from this shoot have the windows.

Here is Parker-man...he's so cute!




Parker and dad, being boys together...


And the whole family together.

Drew and family at the Studio!

Recently, I got together with Drew and his family for a shoot at the studio. We had a great time! Mom is putting together a collage of different "parts" of Drew, which I think is an awesome idea, and one I am totally going to steal as a product to offer to clients. Here are a couple of my favorite "parts" of little man...





They brought along a little dachsund too. Poor guy only lasted for a few shots before we decided he was too freaked out for words, but he was cute!

Isaac at his Birthday Party

Isaac at his Birthday Party, originally uploaded by vadabostian.

We had a blast at Isaac's 7th Birthday party! It was at Lake Daniel Park near downtown Greensboro. I have known Issac for 2 years now. We met in that very same park when he and my daughter made friends. Now they go to the same school, ride the same bus, were in kindergarten together, and we are even thinking of arranging their marriage! Not really, but he is almost like a part of the family!

JPG Magazine

My friend Lindsay got herself published in JPG magazine. SO now I have to try too :)

Go vote: http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/326901

Cathleen at the Mill

I am still catching up... we did Cathleen's pictures at the mill and they came out wonderful! She was nervous at first but we had a blast and enjoyed ourselves tremendously.











You can see I had a hard time picking out my favorites!

My inspiration

I would like to take a moment to memorialize the man that first put a camera into my hands. My grandfather passed away last night. He was truly a great and wonderful man; a man that I have looked up to my entire life. He was a photographer, artist, writer, and father to four children. He knew loss and love and everything in between.

I am glad that he went peacefully and with dignity, on his own terms and in his own time.

He will be missed.

A bit behind...

Oh, I am WAY behind in my posting!

Last month I met up with Bethanne and her boys. This was a special shoot because it is for the NC Heart Gallery. For those that don't know, the Heart Gallery works with photographers and foster kids to find forever families. Bethanne is awesome because she has adopted not one, not two, but three gorgeous boys. We can all learn from her wonderful example. I used to promise myself that when I was established enough I would adopt a child. Well, Bethanne was a wonderful encouragement for me!

Postponed Session...

Because of rain! I don't think any of us minded one bit not being able to go out to the Arboretum today to do Jenny and Mark's engagement portraits. Because it's raining!

Hurray for rain!