Holiday Cards

Do you remember all those amazing holiday cards families used to send in November and December? No matter the holiday you celebrate, it was always made life just a tad brighter when you received a personal note from another family, coworker, or boss.

Personal notes make people feel valued, give them something of yourself to save, and in this day and age of media-rich content give folks something original, intimate, and memorable. No more bad renditions of cartoons created by marketing companies, no more mass produced garbage created by strangers to send to valued friends and family.

I offer to you my original photography in 5 x 7 notecards with plenty of room to write a personal holiday note! You can even order cards with a hand-crafted statement printed inside also. Message me here, or on Facebook, or NextDoor to order!

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Shows of Interest for ilene’s Photography Supporters

You can buy cards, fine art prints, magnets, puzzles, and more, plus order a 2026 Local Nature Calendar at the Needham Open Studios Fair and Show on November 1st. You can learn about safely taking photographs with any kind of camera at the Needham Camera Club meeting on November 9th! Everyone welcome at both events! Both events are in Needham, MA. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to peruse and purchase a variety of household items, including prints on Fine Art America. Please leave a comment below to let me know you’ve visited today!

With the cutting of services, including food stamps, by the current heartless administration, your support is needed and much appreciated!

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New Photographic Services

I created a new tab at the top of this site: Family Pet Photography.

I now offer customized Pet Photography for your family and friends.

You can see sample photos and notes on services on this link:

https://ilenesmachine.net/pet-photo/

Photographic Editing Services

I am also expanding my photographic services to include editing and photo restoration.

Bald Eagle holding a bough

If you’ve taken a phone shot or another type of camera picture and need editing services, please don’t hesitate to call me if you need assistance. I am an expert user of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, plus other types of photo editing software.

You can email me directly to get more information on my pet photography and editing services.

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2024 Wild Nature Gift Fair With Exclusive Products

Now, with a whirlwind year behind me, I’m thrilled to announce my one and only gift fair for 2024! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 15—it’s going to be a special day. Check out the flyer below for all the details, and if you’ve got questions, please drop me a comment. Let’s make this fair a celebration to remember!

I’ve created a number of unique, new products that are only available to purchase at my fair. My ever popular suburban wildlife calendars are available now, but in short supply. Reserve one today by leaving a comment below. You can scroll through my pages in here to see product samples.

Thumbnail Photos

2025 Nature and Wildlife Calendar

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My Funny Valentine

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Hooters and Beavers Gone Wild 2023!

Hooters and Beavers Gift Fair Title

Gift Fair & Photographic Exhibit
by ilene hoffman
When: Sunday, December 3rd
Time: 12 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: 5 Chambers Street, Needham MA

A fair to remember! I shoot wildlife, nature, and your family’s pets and produce fun products.

This is my last Gift Fair of 2023, with unique gifts, photographs, and other items for your buying pleasure. Included are my 2024 Local Nature Calendars, Coffee Mugs, Holiday Ornaments, Decks of Playing Cards, Canvas Bags, Magnets, Photographic Cards, Fine Art Prints, and a smattering of framed photos to decorate your household or office!

If you wish to schedule a family pet photography session, there’s still time to get some photographs in time for the holiday season! Please contact me at ilenesmachine@gmail.com at your earliest convenience.

Sample Products

2024 Nature Calendar
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