THURSDAY, March 13, 2008

Good morning to you!

Today is the 13th of March - 1 month until my son's birthday ... April 13th! Tomorrow is my nephew's birthday.

This morning I am featuring a three month old that I photographed recently. The reason that I am featuring this handsome little guy is because the topic I want to talk about is "What NOT to do before a portrait session!" There is not too much that can go wrong with a three month old. They are easy!

Here are a few tips that you may not have thought of before:

• Do not get a new hair cut.
• Do not tan 8-10 days prior to a portrait session. (unless it is a spray tan)
• Do not insult or point out weaknesses to anyone who will be in a portrait. (Please)

I can explain these a little more if you would like to give me call.

Have a super duper day!
Denise

MORE ISABELL

Isn't she cute ... ?!

WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2008

Happy Wednesday to you!

I am excited for you to see the images that I am presenting today. Please keep in mind as you view them that they are JUST PROOFS. I don't want to stall a client's order while working on these images and I don't want to delay showing them to you. It is actually not so much the images as the story that goes with them that I want to share.

This is Isabell. She and her little sister came in on Saturday for "some time away from Mom." With Spring break last week they needed to get out of the house to do something FUN. Mom needed some quiet time. Well, she ended up using the time to pick up around the house but, at least it was a little more quiet around the house while she was doing it.

Although I did some traditional portrait style posing and lighting. I really tried to just PLAY! I told the girls that we were here to have FUN. What was so exciting for me to see is how they became more and more comfortable and confident as the session went on. I encouraged them to DREAM about ideas of what we should do. I encouraged them to move, laugh and be silly. They were magnificent at helping one another come up with ideas and outfits.

For some people having their portrait taken is on the list with public speaking. I truly believe that the time I spent with Isabell on Saturday helped to boost her self confidence. What a great place to gain that confidence but in front of a camera.

The time went by so quickly. We spent a bit of time going through the proofs afterward but, I would have liked more time with her. To compliment her on all that she is.

I hope that each of you will have a most spectacular day!

Denise

TUESDAY, March 11, 2008

Good glorious morning!

I have missed you! My computer got over-loaded with cookies or something! It took some spyware, cuss words and a lot of patience to get things fixed. Probably didn't need the cuss words. I've got to learn more patience.

I told you spring was right around the corner. Today is going to be a 'melting' day. Wahooooo! I'm so excited for the warmer weather.

With the warm weather I have customers who are ready to take some spring pictures. The new clothes are in the stores and it is a great time to hang a fresh portrait on your wall.

The storyboard that is posted above is a great example of keeping the clothing SIMPLE so that the expressions and the love relationship within the family comes forward. Too often we put sooo much into the clothing selection that the portrait starts to be more about the clothes than the people. I sarcastically say "If it is about the clothes then you would have portraits of clothes on your walls and no people." That being said... it is important to plan well. Just go for the simple approach. Solid colors are best. I will help you A LOT with your pre-session plans. I have a lot of experience. I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly. I promise to steer you in the right direction! Promise!
: )

I hope your day is magnificent ...
Take care,
Denise

THURSDAY, March 6, 2008

Hello everyone!


I want to show you one of my fun images. I get a lot of these with kids. This little guy has been in to the studio 3 times and will be back for his second birthday in a couple of weeks. I have gotten a few images of him that are so expressive like this. He cracks me up.

This is a great time for spring-type portraits. The clothing stores have the new spring clothes on the racks. If you have a co-worker who often updates her children's portraits ... let her/him know about Studio D.

One of the tips that I have for children's portrait sessions is to come in for a "field trip" a couple of days prior to the session. This allows your child to check out the studio ... and me ... so that they are more comfortable when they come in the day of their session.

Have a magnificent day!
Denise

WEDNESDAY, March 5th

Good glorious morning!

Think Spring! Think Spring! Think Spring!

I am adding an additional SPECIAL to my March Special! In addition to 66% off the Children's session fee (Only $25!) ... my March customers will receive a FREE 5x7 (Save another $25) with a $200 order. For a total savings of $75!

Tell your friends. Tell them about this blog and tell them to mention the Studio D blog in order to receive the SPECIAL SAVINGS!

I promise to give each one of your referrals a personal pre-session consultation, a comfortable portrait session and fabulous portraits!

Have a fantastically awesome day ....!
Denise

MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!

I am so ready for warm weather. How about you? What I wouldn't give to splash in a mud puddle and smell the earth. I don't want to wish my life away but, I hope that warm weather is here SOON.

Well, today is Spring Break for the St. Cloud school district so that is almost as good as seeing the first robin. And this weekend we will "spring forward" with our clocks. Easter is only a few weeks away. All signs that warm weather is right around the corner.

Here is the promotion that we are running right now ...

All Children's portraits are 66% off! Regularly $75... Now just $25. If you know of someone who may be interested in this offer please refer them to me.

Have a great week. I hope it is awesome for you!
Denise