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....

8/1/08 ~ Grand Opening

Well...today was my Grand Opening Open House & Ribbon Cutting. I had a really good turn out and would like to thank everyone that stopped by for coming by.

The Chamber was there and we had the ribbon cutting.

Oh...and 8/1 is my birthday and everyone decided to sing Happy Birthday...so it kinda became an Open House/Birthday Celebration....the cake was yummy...and the lady that did it for me did a GREAT job at doing my logo on the cake...(ask me if you need a cake and I'll give you her info.)

07/25/08 ~ Devin's Maternity Session

Here are a few from Devin's Maternity Session today....isn't she so pretty?









Those were just a couple of her faves from the session.
Devin...Thanks for letting me experiment on some new poses. She was such a trooper guys..

Don't forget.....V7 Photo's Grand Opening is August 1st.

07/23/08

Well...I joined the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce today.

Wanted to let y'all know that my Grand Opening - Open House will be August 1, 2008 from 5pm - 7pm(ish). I will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5pm so please come if you want. I'd love to see you and have you see the studio.
There will be goodies, snacks, prizes and FUN! Hope to see ya there!!!

7/21/08

GUESS WHAT!!!!!!!!

The Fire Marshall came to see me today for the final walk through to get my occupancy certificate so I can open my doors....

I PASSED!!!
V7 Photos is officially OPEN for business at 212 N. Main!

I hope to see ya in the studio soon! I'll announce my grand opening- open house soon.

Special BLOG Coupon:
Print this post and bring it with you to your next session for $5 off your session fee. (good thru Sept. 1, 2008)


Well...my brother (Johnie) and Hubby helped me move the file cabinet from my office to Sweeny. (Thanks Mom for letting me "work from work"...hehe..that sounds weird)
We beat a storm on the way from Freeport to Sweeny.....when I pulled up to the studio, I looked up and this is what I saw.


Do you see it??? I'm taking this as a sign of God's Blessings on my business.


Well...I'm tired and I need to post this and get to bed.

The next post will be a few pics from a couple of recent sessions...until then...Have a Great Day and see ya soon!