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  • Your Story Matters.

    I love stories. All kinds. Told in many ways. I'm inspired by old Hollywood movies, classic books, vintage TV shows, and dreamy photography. I think the world is a better place when we share our stories.

    I'm Lois Olson, photographer and owner of The Sparrow Stand, an Omaha-based boutique photo studio that tells your story with a magazine-styled twist. My specialty is conceptual, storytelling photo shoots. I love to mix whimsy with stylized imagery. I offer themed portrait parties, custom half-day or full-day conceptual photo shoots, historical book cover photography, and vintage movie poster art. Coming in the Spring of 2012, The Sparrow Stand will offer photography e-courses. And in the Fall of 2012, the first annual themed art retreat. Imagine a weekend of rest & creativity with like-minded souls all set to a fun theme. Stay tuned.

    Sign up for my newsletter to be privy to the behind-the-scenes happenings of photo shoots, be the first to know about new offerings, and what inspires me as an artist. I'm so excited you're here. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Stories are powerful.
    Let me tell yours.

    Your story + My vision = Magic

Mix Vintage Finds with Everyday Wear with Mal Pearson

Love this. My friend, Jessica Misegadis, was interviewed on how to incorporate vintage finds into everyday style. Jess works at Second Chance Antiques & Collectibles in the Omaha Old Market on Thursdays & Fridays. She’s been my stylist on several era-themed photo shoots. She just rocks when it comes to knowing how to put together a look, especially from the 1920s to the 1970s. Stop in and see her if you’re looking for something fun that is you and that you can wear everyday or to the Retro Mini Sessions coming up Feb. 9, 10, & 11 at my studio. Email me to reserve your spot if you’d like in on the sessions. Space is limited. lois.olson.photo@gmail.com

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You Can Star in Your Own Retro Photo Shoot.

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Have you ever wanted to dress like the characters in TV shows like Mad Men or Pan Am? Well, now you can. You can star in your very own photo shoot in retro style. Watch the video to find out how. Email Lois Olson at lois.olson.photo@gmail.com to reserve your spot today.

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Love Mad Men & Pan Am? Stage your Own Retro Fashion Photo Shoot with Mini Sessions at The Sparrow Stand with Photographer Lois Olson.

Do you find yourself loving TV shows like Mad Men and Pan Am and dreaming of living in another era where fashion was stylish and ladies were classy? Do you have a little bit of a diva inside you, a princess you’ve just been waiting to let out so she can prepare for the ball? Come shine in this new series of 30-minute Retro Mini Sessions being offered at the studio Feb. 9, 10, & 11, 2012.

retro housewife baking cookies

Retro Housewife with Chocolate Chip Cookies

Your very own 30-minute Retro Mini Session includes professional retro hair and makeup, retro props, a hires digital file of your choice with print release, a digital Valentine of the same pose and a FB image of that pose plus any others you order. Additional poses and prints are available a la carte. Plus I’m donating 10% of each sale to World Vision to help women & teen girls in Third World Countries. Cost: $99. Send Lois an email at lois.olson.photo@gmail.com or fill out the contact form here to reserve your spot today.

Retro Housewife with vintage phone & stack of love letters

Retro Housewife Taking a Call from Her Husband

Thanks so much to my promo photo shoot team:

Photographer: Lois Olson, The Sparrow Stand
Hair/Makeup: (on Allie) Lindsay Longchaya, Studio 413
Hair: (on Chloe) Rachael Kaminski, Capture Today Photography
Stylists: (on Allie) Jessica Misegadis, Second Chance Antiques & Collectibles and Fringe & Tassel; (on Chloe) Rachael Kaminski
Models: Allie Busch, Chloe K.
Valentines templates: Florabella Collections
Costumes: Fringe & Tassel, The Sparrow Stand, Marshalls, Target, Kohls

Retro Housewife with Rolling Pin

Baking Preparations

Rock your own look in these Retro Mini Sessions. You can customize your outfit with vintage pieces from Second Chance Antiques & Collectibles (ask for Jessica if you’re there on a Thursday or Friday), rent from The Rose Theater or Fringe & Tassel, or buy a vintage look with a modern twist at Forever 21.

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Retro mom reading story to little girl

Gather your friends or your little ones and plan your Retro Mini Session today. Think of the memories you’ll create together.

 

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Little girl talking on retro phone

Choose from 9 different Valentines card designs for your digital Valentine download.

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Baking Cookies Together

housewife reading love letters

Love Letters from Afar

Reserve your spot today for your very own Retro Mini Session. Available for a limited time only Feb. 9, 10, & 11, 2012 at the studio. Email me at lois.olson.photo@gmail.com to schedule your appointment or with any questions you might have. Can’t wait to hear from you.

 

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