The Friday before Easter, Good Friday, this year our church did something unique. Kate who we featured back in 2010 on this blog, organized a art display that was open to the public on Good Friday. The purpose was summed up in the opening display which read:
The purpose of this environment is to create a space where we, as the church, can set aside our many distractions and focus on the final days and hours of Jesus’ life on earth. In this time of silent prayer and reflection, it is our hope that we will grow in our understanding of the meaning of Christ’s life and death for us, his people.
Kate had asked me if I could document the display. It was neat to see how they transformed the huge room for the display. I hope I didn’t disturb too many people while photographing it! I felt like I was making enormous amounts of noise! You know how it is when you have to be quiet, every little noise is magnified.
I’m a lover of art so I enjoy seeing it displayed in alterative ways. The cool thing about this display is all of the art was done by people in our church and their ages varied from child to adult. Each artist wrote up a description of their painting as well. The only thing I regret about doing this project is that because of time constraints I was unable to go through it myself. The environment that Kate and others created really added to the experience of it.
So I wanted to share the Stations of the Cross with all my readers.
Spring Special!!! | Virginia Professional Photographer
Spring has arrived!
To celebrate we want to offer you HALF OFF your next session!
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All you have to do is book your session {by paying the half off fee} by April 7th,
and we will schedule your appointment anytime between now and August 31, 2012!
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Our newsletter just went out with our upcoming specials. If you would like in on our newsletter, you can sign up here on the blog or send an email requesting to be added to our list. One of the specials we are offering has to do with our new approach to head shots.
We have a new way to help those of you who need an updated headshot for business. Instead of taking the images then waiting for days to see what came of it, we are offering a streamlined way. We will get your approval every step of the way. First we will discuss clothing, makeup and hair choices until you are completely satisfied with the direction of the session.
Next, I will adjust the details of lighting and posing until it is the best it can be. After shooting the setups we agree upon we’ll take a break to view what we have done. At this point we can fine tune anything we need to. Then, we will go and shoot another round to improve upon the first set.
When we are finished, we will view these images and choose your favorite images. If you aren’t completely satisfied we will go back and fine tune again. Your final images will then be available within one to two weeks.
Due to the nature of this type of session we will limit how many we can book. The special we are offering is as follows: first three to book a headshot session will get three images for the price of two!
So if you are interested in a custom headshot that you are guaranteed to love give me a call to schedule your session!
We can create a traditional image or something that is edgy & creative. Most of all we want to create an image that conveys your message.
Production Wall | Virginia Portrait Photographer
I’ve been seeing photographers online sharing their workflow or production walls! Well it inspired me. I’m always looking for ways to stay focused. I seem to be attracted to ‘shiny’ things {stuff that grabs my attention} so I have to purpose to focus!
Since I’m very visual, I have found that if something is out of sight it truly is out of mind. I am a list maker and a stacker! Knowing how I function I look for ways to be organized in it. Instead of making lists of where I’m at with a client now I can check it off the list on my chart! How cool is that?!! I used some frames I had on hand for Miniature panels, found some glass, printed my charts {after adding my logo and fun extras}. Dry erase markers are quite handy! Then I printed out some other steps in my production that are more involved and put them in the little frames at the bottom.
I have my clear file folders in a stacker to the left on my desk, full of forms and other fun stuff. Above the production area is my huge bulletin board. I didn’t include a shot of that because I haven’t figured out how to keep a bulletin board neat looking! But it has all my important things displayed. I’ll be adding some prints of my kids next to my husband’s print. Right now they have wallet prints on the bulletin board.
A lot of photographer’s work areas seem to be so filled with light and well…bright. I have one window in my office {today it is very rainy and cloudy} and often it has the blind down. I like to see the colors and brightness of my images and if it is too bright in my office I can’t see accurately. I wonder how others do it…
Yes, my walls are an ugly neutral color! When we painted in here three plus years ago I had no idea what I wanted thus the neutral color. A lot of pros I know actually paint their walls 18% gray so they can read the screen accurately. That is hard core! Although my camera room is 18% gray! LOL
I’m really excited about getting more organized in my life, not just in the studio. It seems since we moved here I’ve been more scattered then I wished. So after accepting who I am and embracing the fact that I’m a creative messy I think I can finally move forward with organization. Too many times I would look at other professionals or at friends and think, “whoa I should be like that! Why am I not like that?” Then I’d try to be like them which only caused more frustration….ohh cycles why are you so hard to end?!
So if you are like me and keep trying to fit into someone else’s mould | STOP! Be yourself {now I’m not giving anyone a license to live in utter messiness} We can always find ways that work with our personality and bents. So start exploring and get organized! I promise it will give you energy you didn’t know you had!
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Survey Thanks! | Virginia Professional Photographer
Thank you to all who took the time to fill out our survey. It was very helpful! If anyone wants to be a part of it you can still go to the link above.
Our current referral benefits came out to be just the right fit for the majority of those who participated in the survey. So I thought I would take a bit of time and let you all know how we like to thank you for referrals given. Referrals are the life blood to the studio. Many of my clients have become good friends over the years and I love it when I get to know their friends and family too.
The referral program is a simple plan (It can’t get too complicated or I’ll get too confused! LOL) – every time you refer a friend or family member to Glimpse we will send you a gift coupon for
$50 off your next order!
AND the new client will also receive $50 gift coupon!!
So there is a lot of potential for getting more for your money! So start saving now by referring someone you know who is looking for a special portrait or a wedding photographer.
I had to add an image to this post and this is an old house/motel that I pass everyday. I absolutely love this place! I’ve stopped several times just to check it out. It is surrounded by brambles…and definitely falling down. I would have loved to see it when it was new.
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2 Year Old Cutie Sneak Peek | Harrisonburg Children’s Photographer
I can hardly believe this little one is 2 years old already! It seems like just the other day I photographed her as a newborn! Such a girly girl!
Wide Awake | Newborn Portraits | Harrisonburg, Virginia
This little guy did not want to sleep despite our best efforts to make him comfortable! He only wanted food or his pacifier. Even though he only slept for a few minutes here and there we captured some really cute images of him and his family. BTW he had a big sister that was way more interested in Thomas the Train then getting her picture taken! So Thomas came into the studio to ‘help’ us out. It worked! Lots of smiles as Thomas hid from the camera!
Congratulations Glen and Carla on the new addition to your family!
