One of the things I love about the 12 month session are those 1 year old expressions. You can really begin to see their personalities, and they sure let you know when they need to get a point across! Here are just a few of my favorite expressions with photos from various sessions. The captions are my interpretation of what they are trying to say LOL!
Here’s a Father’s Day deal Dad – and you – will love!
What dad wouldn’t love a picture of his child showing off his favorite sport, hobby or his profession? Just bring the jersey(s) and/or the props. Picture can include Dad or just the child (or multiple children, if from the immediate family). Children must be able to sit well. And then use this coupon for a personalized collage that he and you will absolutely treasure!
If you already have a session scheduled or planned, we can use the images from that session. If not, the coupon includes a complimentary session ($125 value) plus 20% or more off your personalized, framed Quotable Collage (see retail and sale prices to the left). Number of images included in the collage will vary, depending on the size of the piece and the images produced at the session. We’ll design it and you’ll have input on the images used and the design. Bring us a quote or use one from our vast quote collection.
Note that this certificate may not be redeemed for cash, may not be combined with any other offers, may not be used for our Limited Edition Sessions and there is a limit of 1 per customer. You must SCHEDULE your session by 6/30/14, HOLD your session and PLACE YOUR ORDER by 7/31/14.
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Here are all the entrants to our Cutest Kid Contest and their total points. Points were accumulated by nudging friends and family to like (1 point), comment (2 points) and share (2 points) the photo posted on our Facebook page. Thanks to all who participated. We really appreciate all your time and effort!
Prizes. We have prizes! And guess what – everyone’s a winner.
Grand prize – $300 in studio credit – Melissa Pike
2nd prize – $200 in studio credit – Ashley Oley-Norman
3rd prize – $100 in studio credit – Jacki Lynn
4th place through 10th- $50 in studio credit
Note that studio credit may not be exchanged for cash and may not be used to pay for an item already purchased or to pay down an existing balance. It may be used for the purchase of any product or service related to any of our regular sessions (may not be used for Limited Edition sessions such as Easter or Christmas).
In order of most points, here are the results. If anyone has questions re the contest, the rules or the results please give me a call at 603-579-0500. Thanks again!
This year for our Easter sessions, held the weekend of March 22, 2014, we built an actual duck pond – something I’ve wanted to do forever but this year we finally bit the bullet and made it happen. Here is a series of pictures on how we built it and a couple of pictures once we were done. The frame for the pond and the dock we built ourselves (I have access to a couple of very handy guys), the greenery has been purchased over the years and the background is a great, ‘Springy’ one that I have also had for years, it was perfect for this particular set.
Step 1 – we built the frame for the pond. It took us a while to figure out the exact dimensions (turned out to be approximately 7′ x 8′) and the placement of the dock in relation to the background and the camera.
Step 2 – we added the pond liner. We had to spend some time getting it as flat as possible, ‘ironing out’ the wrinkles, and then folding the ends over and under the frame to hold it in place.
Step 3 – we filled the pond with water. As with all projects we ran into a problem with the connection between the hose and the faucet, but it was just a small challenge for our engineer Bob. While it was filling we kept our fingers crossed that there were no pinhole leaks! We filled it with around 3-4 inches of water, and expected that it would take hours to fill since the water pressure in the studio is sketchy at best. But surprisingly it filled up pretty quickly. We then decorated all around the pond with our greenery and rocks and in the pond we placed some underwater greenery and a lot of small pebbles.
The step I missed was my late-night run to AC Moore to pick up a few extra supplies. Got there 10 minutes before closing thank goodness!
Step 4 – the finished product, complete with a couple of props that we used during the sessions.
Below I’ve included a couple of images from the sessions done on March 22 and 23, including the last pictures taken of those hard little workers – the bunnies and the ducks. A great time was had by all. All the sessions went well and we were really happy at how impressed everyone was that we actually managed to build a pond right in the camera room!
We just installed a new display in our studio outside our viewing room. The day after we installed it, the frame company we used for many of the wall pieces shut down their wholesale division (perfect timing on our part LOL) so we’re not going to be selling these frames any longer.
But – we will sell the frames we have, both as samples and in stock, at a discount. [intlink id=”5092″ type=”page”]Contact us[/intlink] if you’re interested or let us know the next time you’re in!
I might just be a photographer because I’m a bit of a frustrated writer. My secret life-long goal has always been to write a book. I love the whole process of putting pen to paper and coming up with words that resonate, entertain and tell stories. Different mediums – words, images and videos – are all capable of storytelling, something we’ve been doing since man learned to communicate. Done well, the art of telling a good story is nothing less than magic.
Some of the most powerful stories tend to be those with words and images. Yes, a picture is worth a thousand words and a picture you love is priceless but pictures and words together give you the best of both worlds. The combination of access into the innermost thoughts of the characters and visual eye candy bring the whole story to life.
So I thought I would take a little time and combine the two mediums I love, pictures and words and give you some insight into what goes on behind a photo shoot in my studio. What’s more fun than looking behind the scenes? Don’t you love peeking behind the curtain? TV shows and movies are on to this whole concept. I’m incredibly drawn to stories where the author or characters at some point discuss how a set was created or what was going on during a particular scene. It’s entertaining and it makes me feel a little privileged, almost as if I’ve been given a back-stage pass.
So I extend to you a Pixel Perfect back-stage pass over the next several weeks as I present – in images and words – a few of my recent photo sessions. We’ll call them ‘Session Stories.’ I was going to try for a daily story over the course of a week but I think that may be a bit ambitious even for me when I run with an idea. So I’m opting for a weekly installment. Stay tuned – the first installment will be coming your way soon.
I hope you are excited to join me on this storytelling journey! My goal is that telling these stories will entertain you, give you some ideas and maybe give new clients some insight into how things work in our studio. Somewhat selfishly this little exercise will give me license to set aside time to write, which I do love. And, this may all lead to some new ideas – always a benefit. As you read the stories I share … please leave a comment or two. It will encourage me to carry on and will help me understand what moves you – and maybe, what doesn’t :).
How will you know when a new Session Story has been created? Here’s a couple of options for you:
[jetpack_subscription_form]Yes, Easter pictures and the bunnies and ducks will be here soon! This year we are offering one totally awesome set on one day only!
The Date: Saturday, March 22. Only 15 sessions available this year so book early!
Who can participate: Children of all ages and babies, so long as they can sit well, unassisted.
Length of the sessions: Sessions will be 30 minutes in duration and you will view your pictures and select your order immediately after.
What’s new this year: The set is brand new and you’re gonna love it! Also, no session fee this year! We do require a $99 deposit at signup but the entire $99 is a deposit towards whatever you order. And, be sure to check out our Bunnies & Ducks page for information about what to wear (especially important with this set), how to best prepare and information on our products and pricing for this special event.
For more information visit our Bunnies & Ducks page here
To signup click here or call us at 603-579-0500.
I think Connor is dreaming those baseball dreams, with big plans to be one of the boys of summer one day, perhaps! He’s a cutie. Love his little mohawk! Looking forward to photographing him during his first year and we’ll be interested to see whether he continues to look like his big brother Aiden. Big shout out to Aiden who was awesome during the entire shoot. I’m including one of our favorites of the two of them together.
Carter is a cute little guy, browsing through one of our Sandra Boynton books and hangin’ out with his friends. He’s such a cutie – had lots of fun with him.
Sisters forever – that’s Jaden and Logan. We have not seen Jaden in a couple of years and she has changed so much since the last time we photographed her. And, of course, Logan – who we met for the very first time – was super cute.