Seniors 2009

Well, the senior season is about over and the 2009 grads are preparing to send out their announcements. I have been working day and night to finish all of the senior orders and graduation announcements. Whew! I am almost finished!! But now it's time to prepare for the 2010 seniors. I plan to work most of the weekend on all the new things we'll be offering next year for the 2010 grads. (Just a note: We already have most of the summer booked up so if you are interested in getting appointment you'd better call soon.) Here is one of the custom graduation announcements we created for Taylor Miller of Chapmanville High School. I love how they turned out and I especially like the zebra print with the hot pinks and greens. Fun, fun, fun!

Graduation Announcements

Hey Seniors. Just wanted to let you know that it's time to order your Graduation Announcements!! We have all sorts of goodies for you. . . thank you cards, seals, napkins, return address labels, 411 cards and signature boards. So stop in and check out all of our newest designs.

Presley's One Year Birthday Session

Just wanted to share this Birthday Session with everyone. Presley has been participating in our Baby Collection program all year. It's been such a joy to share in her first year of life. She is just the cutest thing and, as you can see in this video, she really enjoyed the cake!!! Happy Birthday Presley!!

Easter Special

We are having an Easter Portrait Special this year. We haven't had one in a couple years, so I am really excited!! I would like to thank Pam at PJ's Rabbit Farm for providing us with floppy-eared live bunnies for the event. It's going to be a blast, so call and book your appointment soon!

Rangefinder Cover

Hey, I had to post this because I was so excited about it! When I got to WPPI this year, Simply Canvas had printed 6 ft canvas prints of various Rangefinder covers. Since my cover from the previous year, I figured that my cover would not be one of the ones featured at the WPPI event. But to my surprise and excitement, I found my cover was printed for the event! So, here I am standing beside my August 2007 Cover image. I tried so desperately to get this home with me but it was entirely too large. But thanks to Simply Canvas, I have my very own (a little smaller) canvas print hanging in my studio. They were kind enough to print it and send it to me last week. Thanks Rangefinder and Simply Canvas. You made my day!!

Senior of the Week--Neal Scaggs III

Sorry it's taken me so long to post. . . This week's senior is Neal Scaggs III from Logan High School. Although Neal wasn't looking forward to the long and extensive session, I think that, in the end, it wasn't as bad as he thought it would be. Anyway his portraits turned out awesome and Neal was so easy to work with. Also, I enjoyed catching up with his mom, Kristi who I have been friends with for years. Neal is planning to attend Marshall in the fall and is very excited about his position as a manager for the Marshall men's basketball team. Here are a few pages from Neal's senior album. Enjoy.







Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Band: Coldplay
Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Hobbies: golf, basketball, PlayStation, hanging out with friends
Lucky Number: 12
Favorite Website: espn.com
Pets: Sadie Grace--Bichon Frise
How would I describe myself: disciplined

New Camera Bag

I am so excited! While in Phoenix at Imaging USA, my photoDUDS booth was just a few doors down from the Jill-e designs booth. I have been admiring their stylish camera bags for a couple of years now but I finally made the step and ordered one. It's from their new line, jack. (It's probably no surprise to those who know me that I chose a bag for their new men's line.) I have always has a thing for messenger bags and the bag I ordered is based on this style and is even called the Messenger Camera Bag. Anyway, it's too cool and I can't wait to get my bag next month!!!

Professional Photographer Magazine

Wow! It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks. So many exciting things happening and my head is spinning. Last week I returned from Phoenix and Imaging USA, where I was so honored to receive three national awards, two for my photography and one for business. I think I was most excited to receive the AN-NE Award for a marketing campaign I created for my business. I have never been recognized for my business practices before and although I have managed my business for nearly 12 years now, I am continually working to improve my marketing and business practices. So, winning this award was really thrilling for me! Moreover, the award lead to a news feature in the January issue of Professional Photographer Magazine. Exciting!! Thank you PPA !!!

Senior of the Week--Abby Rhodes

I am so excited to post this week's senior Abby Rhodes from South Charleston High School. I met Abby many years ago when she and my daughter, Katherine became friends at Arts Camp. Abby is a beautiful, fun-loving, energetic and intelligent young woman and I am so glad to have had the pleasure of getting to know her. An interesting fact about Abby is that she and my daughter share the same birthday, September 18.





favorite colors: red, teal
favorite band: The Beatles
favorite movie: Donnie Darko
favorite tv show: House m.d.
hobbies: anything to do with the arts
lucky number: 8, 18
favorite website: foresterphoto.com =)
two words that describe me: wild, passionate

Happy Holidays!!!

Well, it's a little late . . . but here is our Christmas card. I have been so busy: first finishing everyone's portraits for Christmas and then editing images and proofing 16 hours a day. 5,000 images and 1,0000 previews later and . . . . I am now in the airport on my way to Las Vegas for the SPA (senior portrait artists) convention. Then, I am off to Phoenix and Imaging USA where I will be receiving the AN-NE award. Also, I will be exhibiting in the photoDUDS booth. I'm still kinda addled but hopefully will calm down in a bout an hour or so. . . I hope all of my necessities made it into my suitcase. . . if so it would be the first time EVER!! I'm out . . . the plane is here.

Christmas Special

It's that time of year again. . . . yep, time for our annual Christmas Special. We've been fully booked for the two day event for months. . . . and, we have gotten tons of calls about what the set will look like . . . so here it is. Also, here are some of the new cards we'll be offering this year. I want to thank Sophia Pearson for coming in early to be photographed, so I could create all the gallery samples and cards. She was so sweet and gave me a big hug and a kiss before leaving.

Fall In WV

Well, it's fall here in WV and it's been such a beautiful season!! The fall season is my favorite time of the year. I enjoy the crisp air, the varied colors of the leaves, and the smell in the air. . . . I wanted to share a few images from this season with you. Here are a couple of seniors and two photos from a recent family session. The seniors are Hannah Vinson from Logan High School and Molly Bradshaw from Scott High School. The family is the Hatfield family of Madison: Caroline, Matt and Hope.

Senior of the Week--Anna Butcher

This week's senior of the week in Anna Butcher and I think she has the most beautiful red hair I have ever seen!! I have always loved shooting red heads for some reason. (Maybe I wish I had red hair.) Anyway, we had such a blast and her photos are so awesome!!




School: Chapamanville Regional High School
Favorite Color(s): Turquoise and Purple
Favorite Band: Lifehouse
Favorite Movie: Georgia Rule
Favorite TV Show: Law and Order
Hobbies: Dancing, Running and Movies
Lucky Number: 5
Favorite Website: Myspace
Two Words the describe ME: Sweet and Sassy

Katherine

Yesterday my daughter, Katherine, had surgery to remove her wisdom teeth. So, I thought I'd cheer her up by posting one of her images that I had prepared. I hope you feel better soon!!