Wednesday, August 29, 2012

New pricing for Session Make Up & Hair Styling

Mary Kelly from Salon Kerizma has set new pricing for complete hair & make up during our sessions! For only $150 you will have 1 artists, (1 makeup & 1 hair) create a beautiful look for you during our session. They will also stay and amend the look or keep you touched up during the session.

This is perfect for our new Red Door Sessions, Senior Sessions or any session where you just want to have a professional finish!

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Back to School Quick Takes for August!

Choose from SEVERAL background options!
Don't settle for boring school pictures!

Let me create a creative, fun portrait of your child as they start the new school year!

Back to School Quick Takes! Schedule in the month of August for this GREAT deal!

$99 a 15 minute session 3 digital files fully retouched and 20% of regular pricing!

Want more? Add 1 5x7, 12 personalized wallets, 1 back pack tag for an additional $75! (1 pose, must be from the 3 digital files. All pricing add 6.5% tax)

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

August Happenings at the studio

It's just amazing to think that July is already gone and August is here in full, heat force.  It's been a busy month for us, especially the last couple of weeks. 

I had surgery last week (just a hernia surgery) but its put me on restrictions for the next couple/several weeks which gives me a lot of time to plan new sessions and get ready for...yes...THE HOLIDAYS!

My daughter, Cassidy, starts her senior year at the end of the month, which just completely blows me away. I can not believe she is 17 already (going on 30) and starting this last year of regular school. I know it seems cliche, but it seems like only yesterday she was starting school (5 going on 30). She leave in a couple of weeks to spend a week in New York with her Aunt exploring the city and all of the touristy fun. She has always wanted to go to New York and I'm just hoping she'll want to come home.

So what's new at the studio:

1. We did a little more remodeling and have a permanent AC system in there now, which is great when the heat hits these records! Justin is awesome as always and installed it just like I needed.

2. The outside is toasty, we have not been able to keep up the heat so once it cools down a little I'll need to do new plantings for outside pictures BUT I'm seeing some wildflowers coming back up so I'm hoping we'll have some pretty fall colors not too far from now.

3. I'm considering an August Mini Session with a vintage outdoor (or inside looking like outdoor) kid Look. I'm thinking a canvas "tent", balloons, paper hats, pin wheels, RR tracks, and the sort. Send me a message if you're interested. $35 session fee, 20 minute session and special pricing. If I get enough interest I will set it up.  sppjen@aol.com or on Facebook. This could be a very fun Back to School Session!

4. Custom jewelry coming....handmade by ME! I have always loved the idea of making jewelry and in fact I have done several pieces for friends and family and now I'm going to be offering a line that includes photos and non photo pieces. I will also be taking custom orders. I am currently working on samples and will post pictures and pricing as they are ready to be released. Let me know if you have anything specific that you'd be interested in and I can see what I can do!

5. "Behind the Red Door" Sessions! I am SO excited about the Red Door sessions. This past month I did a session for my friend as a anniversary gift for her husband. We had such a blast with the session and needless to say, he was speechless.  I received a very nice 'thank you' text.

What Are They? These are "Boudoir" type sessions that are all about YOU, whoever that may be or whomever you may want to be. They are tasteful, beautiful images that will be sexy & beautiful for ANY body type and any personality. Remember, I'm not a tiny person, I know the "normal" concerns we women have, and I know how to pose and light to enhance your best assets and minimize your problem areas...that's the perk to hiring a professional photographer, its what we do. Red Door sessions are not all about nudes or lingerie it can be an out fit that you (or he loves) it can be a team jersey, or his uniform there are numerous ideas and we will discuss them to design a session that will give you many options based on your personality and comfort zone.

I have teamed up with Mary Kelly, Owner of Salon Kerizma to offer full make up and hair either at her salon or in the studio. Some music, wine or tea and a couple of hours to photograph several outfits and looks are what will be included in these sessions. Hair and makeup can be added but are STRONGLY encouraged for the best results in your portraits.  I am working on a whole separate site for these sessions with samples and before and after shots.

The final product will usually be a book or album, image box or wall portrait. I am creating specific products and pricing just for this line. ALL image will include complete retouching which can be as extensive as you want it to be. Within this retouching I am able to smooth skin, remove blemishes, light circles, enhance eyes, minimize body size, fix hair....just a plethora of options for you. This being the case, I suggest booking your session 6-8 weeks before any deadlines you may have such as birthdays or anniversary's and several months in advance of a date such as Valentines Day.

If you are interested in a session, contact me at sppjen@aol.com. I will be running a limited special on these session soon for people who will allow me to use their images on the new website! Let me know if you want to be a model!