March 1, 2009 ~ 365 One Object Project

ok....ok...ok....I know...stop posting....and stop doing goofy things...right?!?
well...while playing around on the net and looking/reading at other 365 projects...and joining one for the self portrait & one for the image 365 projects on flickr......well I kinda stumbled across a 3rd challenge & am gonna do it as well...
So....Meet Kitty
I don't rem. where I got her from...but she usually just sits on the DVD cabinet in my living room staring at the world from her perch....She (and I) have decided it's time for her to get out and explore the world....so join us as she discovers the world away from her shelf for 365 days.
You can follow along at:
365 One Object Project Photos
And of course....a quick preview....here is Kitty looking at the flickr page for the project.

March 1, 2009 ~ 365 Self Portrait Project

So...since I decided to participate in the 365 Project, I decided to go one step further and do the 365 Self Portrait Project as well...
You can see the images here:
365 Self Portrait Project Images

and for your viewing pleasure....
Day 1 Self Portrait


Catch ya laters...I'm gonna go curl up on the couch and eat supper & watch tv with hubby.

New Homework Assignment - 365 Project

So, I've been doing some online photography courses to expand my knowledge and skills and we've been challenged by a "classmate" to do the "365 Project". I've been busy working on year end bookwork and moving/closing our office in Freeport so I haven't had a chance to start it yet. Sooooo....today as I was sitting in the church nursery (I'm the nursery director so I had to get there 30 minutes early to get some heat going so the kiddos didn't freeze.....speaking of....what the heck? It's not supposed to get this cold on the Texas Coast...lol) I decided to start a project I've been wanting to do for the church nursery. I want to take close ups & different images from around the church campus and frame them in the nursery for decoration & to encourage them to learn about the church.
Ok....now after looking back at what I've typed so far....I think I can understand why I take forever doing things....my mind goes off on tangents and soooo with that said....back to the reason for the post...
Since it's March 1st, I decided that would be a good time to start my 365 Project.
I will try to post most if not all of the images on the blog but you can always find the complete collection at:
365 Project Images
Day 1 ~ First United Methodist Church, Sweeny, Texas
Enhanced with Coffeeshop Attic Vintage Action

Easter is coming soon.....Easter LE Shoot 4/3-4/4

Easter Limited Edition Shoot

In honor of Easter, we are offering a Limited Edition (LE) Easter Photo Shoot. This is the perfect opportunity to get a darling portrait of your child for Easter. We will have the studio setup with a Easter theme complete with Easter baskets & eggs (pretend of course). We will also have a few other Easter props you can use during your session. We will also have live chicks if you would like photos taken with them. There are also several options for digital enhancements to add to your photos.
Hurry & reserve your spot today so you don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity.
LE sessions are $30 for a 25 minute session. Your fee will include 1-5x7 & 4-wallets of your favorite portrait. Additional portraits can be purchased at a discounted price. Easter is fast approaching…so hurry and book your limited edition portrait session today.
Portraits are always a great gift for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles & friends. They are also great for holiday cards or additions to your holiday cards.

April 3 April 4
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11 am 11 am
12 pm 12 pm
1 pm 1 pm
2 pm 2 pm
3 pm 3 pm
4 pm 4 pm


Please choose a time that works well around your child’s schedule (naps/meals) so they are at their best for the portrait. Please plan to arrive a few minutes before your scheduled appointment so you can fill out the information sheet on your family.

Session Fee is due at the time of your Session.
Portraits will be uploaded for viewing on my website within 48 hours. You can then pick out your included prints & any additional you would like to purchase. Once your order is placed & paid for, portraits will usually be available within 1 week for pick up.

I accept: cash, check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).
All orders will have 8.25% sales tax added.

02/25/09

Saw this when I walked out the front door of the studio to go home tonight....sooo pretty!

2009 Senior Scholarship

http://v7photos.com/09scholarship

Graduation is well.....expensive and can take quite a toll on your parents wallets. Your senior pictures may be the first thing to get axed off the list if you are down to a budget, which happens quite a bit. That's why V7 Photos is offering the Senior Portrait Scholarship Program for three deserving Seniors. The Scholarships will include a FREE In-Studio and On-Site Deluxe Session valued at $80, Senior Collection #1 Portrait Package valued at $180 and 25% off any other items purchased.

~Applications are due no later then March 16, 2009. Winners will be announced by March 30, 2009. Scholarship must be used by July 1, 2009.
~To be eligible you must be a resident of the Sweeny, Texas area attending one of the local area high schools. Area High Schools include: Sweeny, West Columbia, Brazoswood, Brazosport, West Columbia Charter, Van Vleck, Bay City, Angleton and area Private & Christian Schools.
~Scholarships will be awarded based on either financial needs or personal circumstances.
~You must submit an application and essay of 250 words or less.
~Scholarships are market valued at a minimum of $260 however may include a higher monetary value. There are no exchanges and due to the nature of the product no refunds. Scholarships may not be exchanged for cash or payment.
~All company policies apply to scholarships and session progression.

The application pdf file may be downloaded by going to:
http://v7photos.com/09scholarship. You can also pick up a copy of the application by stopping by the studio. Please call (979) 480-4056 if you have any questions.

Please e-mail applications & essays to: v7photos@aol.com
or Mail applications to:
V7 Photos
212 N. Main St.
Sweeny, TX 77480

Valentine's 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I know I've been bad about keeping the blog updated but I'm going to make an effort to get on here more often to let y'all know what's happening at the studio.

Have you been in lately??? If not you should drop by and see all the changes...We've created a hallway to the dressing area/restroom...we've hung a few of our favorite portraits down the hall....we've also added a few new frames to the waiting room....we've got a new backdrop setup and will be hanging all our muslins in the coming week...

Have you visited our Myspace or Facebook Page???? Have you signed a model release??? If you become our "Friend" we will tag you in any photos of you and your family we have on the pages.

in facebook, just search for a friend by email and use v7photos@aol.com & add us...then we will send you a link to our page for you to become a fan.

If you leave a review on the facebook page and send me a message saying we can use it in our marketing (web, print, etc), you will be able to get a FREE 5x7 from any of your sessions.

Don't forget you can earn a FREE 8x10 for sending new clients our way. Once they complete a session you will recieve a certificate to redeem for a FREE 8x10 from any of your sessions.

Watch the blog, myspace, facebook & our website for upcoming special events & coupons. We are also working on a very special Senior Special....so be sure to watch the sites and let any seniors you know know about us.

Well....I hope to see you in the studio soon so that we can "Capture a moment in your family's life, one portrait at a time."

Jan. 15, 2009- New Pricing & Plans

Dear Clients,

We hope this letter finds you in good spirits & enjoying the New Year.

We are sorry to announce that as of January 15, 2009, our prices will be changing. The print prices will be increasing due to the fact that we have had to change print vendors due to issues with print quality declining. We are very happy with the new company we have chosen after much research and quality testing and think you will be as well.

With that said, we wanted to let all clients that had a session in 2007 & 2008 in on a special before the new prices go into effect. If you place your order or reorder by January 31, 2009, you may use the previous price list (2008). If you haven’t redeemed your free print with your session, you will need to do that by January 31 so you don’t lose your free print. We have also updated the session fees and they will no longer include a free print.

We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause you however we are determined to provide you with the best quality prints, services & choices available. Please call, email or come by the studio if you have any questions or to order or book a session.

Don’t forget, you can still earn a FREE 8x10 for every family you refer to V7 Photos that completes a session. If you have young children, be sure to check out our NEW “Lil’ Pardner Club”.

Sincerely,
Anna

08/23/08 ~ Madison's 1st Shoot

Everyone.....meet Miss Madison....Madison is the daughter of Devin (you can scroll down to see her maternity shoot)
Little Maddie was such a good little model...here's a few of my fave pics & collages from her 1st session.



I just love this pic...soo cute!


Awww...Kissing Mommy

9/6/08 ~ Jones Family

Nicole (the other photographer that helps me at weddings & larger event/families) & her husband bought a new house last month. She asked me to stop by and snap a pic so they could send out "We've Moved" Cards...

This was my fave....I just love the kids goofing off (Love ya Monique & Chase)



and just for kicks...here are just a few of the photo cards that I have access to:

8/21/08 ~ Chance (Army)

This is another "home grown" military man...Chance is from Sweeny.





Chance...

8/16/08 ~ Coker Boys

These boys were so cute...

8/2/08 ~ Cody & Carly (Airforce)

I really am so very thankful for all of the service men & women that protect our country so that we can live how we want. It means a lot to me that they do that and I wanted to do something to thank them for all they do. Having had a grandfather that was in the AirForce and my husband having served in the Army & National Gaurd...I understand how tight money is when you serve in the military.... decided to offer to do family portraits for our Military Men & Women & their family for free. (or discounted....visit my website or let me know if you want more info)

This is the 2nd (well 2nd & 3rd) Military Member that I've had the chance to photograph since I started this special.


Cody & Carly are serving our Country in the AirForce. They came home to get married with their friends and family.
They gave me a call and asked if I'd take family pics of them (non-wedding).
They are such a cute couple....and they were really fun to shoot.

Here are a few of my fave pics from the session:




Cody is a local from Lake Jackson....and requested some pics with them in front of the Texas Flag:


Cody & Carly...



If you would like more info on how you can help support our local troops...let me know.

8/2/08 ~ Nick's Shoot

This little boy was such a cutie...

He brought all his Elmo's with him:



I can't imagine why every kiddo that takes pics with the ice cream cone wants to lick it...(and yes...I clean it after each shoot):

8/2/08 ~ Addy's Shoot

Addy brought her in with her cousins when she came in to get her pics taken....So of course we had to include them in some of the pics too.

Enjoy guys!

7/31/08 ~ Julianna's 1st Shoot

Awww....I'd like y'all to meet my little namesake...isn't she just darlin'?

Thanks for the ideas & letting me do her very 1st professional shoot Melissa.

7/30/08 ~ Anna & Bryan's Maternity Shoot

Anna & Bryan are such a sweet couple...Here are a few of my fave pics from their maternity session.

6/15/08 ~ Melissa's Maternity Shoot

Mrs. Melissa was soo fun to take pics of...and she is expecting my little namesake (Julianna Marie) so that was double fun. Oh and Julianna is just as stubborn as me and she isn't even out yet...she kept kicking the blocks off Mommy's tummy...silly little girl.









and my fave pic from the shoot...

09/12/08

Well...since Hurricane Ike is keeping me from the studio and work....I figured I'd update the blog with pics from the last couple of months that I'm behind on....
Are you ready??? I'll do each "session" in a different post...Let me know what you think. Thanks & hope to see you in the studio soon!

3/15/08 ~ Craig (Army)

Craig Anderson is from Sweeny and is in the Army.

When he came home, his mom needed a way to get him out of the house and to McCoys parking lot...in uniform...for a surprise "parade" from there to Sweeny where his parents had a party for him. I had been thinking of doing free sessions for military members for a while...just hadn't figured out all the details and how to get it out there yet. His mom, Debbie, is actually one of the wonderful ladies in charge of the West of The Brazos Troop Support group in Sweeny. They send care packages to the troops as well as organizing welcome home celebration parades.

Craig was the 1st of hopefully several military shoots....enjoy...and if you know someone from the area that is in the military...get with me for info on how they can have their pics taken for free.






Craig....