April Newsletter

Zooming In:

Award Winner for the Metro Santa Cruz Best of 08’

Thank you everyone for your support!
We were just given the Silver Award for "Best Photography Studio" in Santa Cruz County!
Again thank you and keep the reviews coming in so we can get the GOLD next year!

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In the Spotlight:

SVHS Fashion Fantastic:
Scotts Valley High School students put on the Dressed to the 09’s a Fashion Show and dress sale to benefit the SVHS arts and academic programs. The Fashion Show student models presented the different styles available for sale after the show. The models did a great job walking down the red carpet catwalk. The event coordinators put together a well-organized event with a real fashion show feel. And the dresses, I loved them all. It was great to be the official photographer. Next year I strongly suggest skipping the mall and joining us at the SVHS Fashion Show & Auction for your prom dresses & tuxes.

Jason Mersman, CPA:
What a great person and wonderful family! Jason Mersman of Peak Accounting Services, Inc. came to us to purchase a gift certificate for family portraits as a gift to his wife for Valentines Day. Despite this season being one of the more busy times of the year for an accountant Jason and his family came in and we all had a great time.

Thank you Mersman family and best of luck through the rest of the tax season.
Visit Peak Services online here: http://peakservices.net/

Upcoming Events:

~ 2010 High School Senior Model Search ~
Click here for details.

~ Saturday, May 2nd ~
Profile Portrait Fundraiser. Our doors will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM for everyone who’d like to help us support our local Scotts Valley Schools while creating a great Online Profile Portrait! Click Here for details.

~ Friday and Saturday, May 8th and 9th ~
Mother’s Day Fundraising Event

We will be hosting a Mother’s Day Portrait Event for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. All children’s portrait session fees will be donated directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Dress up your little one in Mom's favorite dress and shoes for this Mothers Day Fundraising Portrait Event. Boys and girls are welcome to attend... and you don't have to dress the boys up in mom's clothes!
Give her gifts that she will adore while helping brighten another mom's future. Sessions last approximately 30 minutes. This fundraising event is only for two days!
Help us make a difference in another family's life.
Click here for details.

~ Friday and Saturday June 19th and 20th ~
Father’s Day Fundraiser
Donations will be made to the Fallen Officer Foundation for this event.
Keep an eye out for more information on this event!

Blues Photo Tip:

Composition tips for better photography:

How to compose your photograph for maximum impact!
Images are much more interesting if taken from a different perspective.

Take these photos for instance, where the child has been placed dead center of the shot. Now compare it to this one where the child is positioned to the left of the frame, balancing the composition of the photograph, this helps create interest.
When it comes to photography, don't be afraid to go outside your normal frame of mind and learn to experiment a little.

Capturing the Spring Fun:

The Hermann Family:

Spring is here!

We are starting to get back outdoors for those family portrait sittings after this long winter. Here is a family reunion that we photographed at the Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel. This place is beautiful! However, it lacks one important thing that other photographers may find useful, electric outlets. Not us though, we have an amazing battery powered system that will help us create the best lighting for your family portraits.

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