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

Happy Leap Day!
Denise

Good morning!

Yesterday's photos showed a sweet, demure little girl. Today's images show the rest of the story. Although - she is a sweet little girl - she likes to have a lot of fun, too!

Have a great day today!
Denise

Good morning everyone!

I've got a couple of busy mornings coming up so I am going to type less and show you one of my favorite sessions. This is Shelby. Today I will show you one part of Shelby's session... tomorrow another side of Shelby.

I want to remind you of our promotion right now.... schedule a children's portrait session during spring break and get 66% off your session fee. You will save $50. The sale price is $25.


Have a super duper day,
Denise