Greeting Cards ~ Christmas ~ Hanukkah or Anytime Cards

 I really don't feel there is a bad time to send greeting cards and what could be better than Christmas or Hanukkah. As you can see from the photographs we do many cards every year and now would be an excellent time to start planning for your needs. We like to have a planning session so we can help you with

all the details. Most of the cards we do use three or more photographs, a front image with greeting and then a larger image inside with a message that is in keeping with your desires. We then finish your card with an image on the reverse along with artist information. Yes we believe in what we do so what else would we send except our own lovely selves and of course our grands! We did this over a weekend at Margaret's sisters home and were very pleased with the results ( big surprise, right?).

Now that is a good looking group of folks if I do say so myself. Cards start with a minimum of 25 (69.95) and then you can add in quantities of 12. Additional pricing is based on total quantity. This is where a planning session is a to get all the details correct. Cards can be made from any session that we have done with you during the year in-fact with children it would be fun to use different images from different sessions, adds a little watch me grow to this story. The following images are from several sessions we've done this past season. Enjoy and give us a call - let's get together and see how we can help you. Cards always cause such excitement for all of our clients. We always hear of how their phone never stopped ringing when friends and family got their special gift of a card. One family mentioned they got calls from Italy, Alaska and Japan. What a wonderful way to stay in touch with friends and family. You will find friends framing, scrap booking and asking for extra cards. We custom design every card to every clients needs and wishes. BTW that line down the middle is the fold in the card-but you knew that right?!?

      Nikki, Emily & Chase 

Nikki, her son Chase and daughter Emily decided on a beach session (Huntington State Park). Nikki is thrilled with the images "I look at my portraits every day-they are just wonderful-exactly what I wanted!” 

“Thomas”; the little engine that made this little man very happy.                                                  

What is more exciting for a little man than "Trains" especially if your name is Thomas and Mommy & Daddy know where there is a little Blue Train Engine that would be an absolutely wonderful setting for portraits and greeting cards. Tina was thrilled with the results, only regret was that she did not order enough cards - but we took care of that too. 

   I think I should mention something about the copyright notice that you see on all the images posted on our blog. I do sign all of my work, that is the mark of the artist and clients fuss when I don't. The copyright is for the protection of our clients and our selves and is used only with images that we post on line to our web site, blog or face book. You will not find this on images you purchase.

Now all that is left is for you to call 469-2440 or 469-2441 and make an appointment for your planning session. We will find out who we are photographing and if you like we can help you with clothing suggestions. Best time of day to do your portraits, if you want to do the photography in our studio or a special location and of course we will be as sensitive to your appointment time needs as we can. Scheduling after hours or weekend appointment is always something we are happy to do. 

                                               

Did I mention that our custom cards make a great gift - that friends and family frame these (5x7 is the finished size) - what a great way to make your gift giving dollars stretch this year. 

                                    

                                          Oh one last card, you saw this young lady in the top card with Margaret and I, I guess I'll be hearing it as to why I didn't  place the card of the other two grand's in here. Well we will be using their family portrait we did on the beach. More about that when I post tomorrow.

                                       Thanks Wilber and Margaret - More tomorrow and the final dates for the beach this year.

My Favorite Face Contest / 9-7-09

Good Morning / Afternoon. This is all new to me so - let's have some fun and let's by all means do some photography (images). 

If you know anything about us (Margaret and I) then you know that Margaret is the smiling happy face you see at the front door and smiling voice you hear on the phone.
I on the other hand am the tall balding one that make all the magic with the camera. I too have a smile (most of the time) and a smile in my voice. I work a lot with the little angels (your daughters and sons) and have done so for the past 40 yrs. So enough about that.

Right now we are starting our 

"My Favorite Face" contest and it will work just like the "Cutie Contest”. This will run from the 1st of September through the 1st of November. 

Session Charge is $30.00 and that includes a 5x7 Casual portrait. One session and portrait per subject / you can do more than one session for a family. Portraits are of individuals for the contest but families are welcome in front of the camera too. Sessions can be indoors or outdoors and there is no added fee to go to a local location (3-5 miles). Judging will be by the public and my web host has promised so upgrades to make the voting easier.

Packages start with two 5x7's for $59.00 and for more details than this you need to call or come in for a planning session. Studio hours are 9am till 5pm Tuesday through Friday ~ Saturdays and Evenings are by appointment and yes if it is the "Only" day that will work for you we will create your portraits on Sunday (after 1:30 ~ Lord's Rules).

Contest prizes

1st Place a 20x24 Colonial Wall Portrait / Plus a $200 savings bond

2nd Place a 16x20 Colonial Wall Portrait / Plus a $100 savings bond

3rd Place a 11x14 Colonial Wall Portrait / Plus a $75 savings bond 

4th Place an 8x10 Signature Portrait / Plus a $50 savings bond

Who is eligilible, anyone 1 week old to 100 yrs, this can be a family member or a pet (I guess they are family members too). So if they can get into the camera room or to the location we can work with you. BTW Margaret said no "Snakes".

We are located at 1224 Alice Dr Suite E,

in the Winn-Dixie shopping center, next door to The Werx and a few doors down from Core

We have some other specials working right now for Canvas Wrap portraits that include a nice selection of custom framing. Please call 469-2440 or 469-2441 or you can reach me at 795-9212 (this is my personal cell number - PLEASE no calls after 6pm or before 9am on this cell line. That's when the smile leaves the voice. : > ).

All for today- more tomorrow and some images from our latest beach sessions.

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