Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Think Negative!

OK, before you think we're having a bad day talking about negative things, we are really talking about something very exciting for our long time clients.
We are selling our film negatives from earlier sessions completed before we converted our studio to digital processes in 2003-2004. That doesn't seem like that long ago, but aside from the introduction of color film in the ealier part of the last century, it really amazes me how photography has changed so much in the last 10 years!
On a personal note, as we approach close to 20 years as a professional studio, I am glad to have had the opportunity to experience using film, working in the darkroom and  using a completely manual camera. Although, I love the digital processes we use now, that experience really taught me about how the light entering the camera transforms into a print...in it's purest form.
Anyway, the negatives are yours for only $99 for each session. If you have more than one session, we will be glad to give you a lower per-session bundle price of only $19-$49 each set, depending on the number of sessions.  These are primarily medium format negatives and, of course, they are the only copy available. Our digital images are backed up to several computers and other media, but that is not the case with the original film negative. We will provide you with the only original copy of your images to print or share with other family members...or to simply have for safekeeping in a safety deposit box. You do have the option of having them scanned so they can be saved as you would your digital images. One that we found is @ scancafe.com. Even though we haven't used them personally, their scanning price seems to be the most reasonable.
Just give us a call at 336.766.8367 and we dive into our many boxes of stored negatives to find yours!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

3.5 Reasons To Have Your Senior Portrait Sessions this Summer!

Did you know that the summer before your Senior Year is the best time to book your Senior Portrait Session?
Reason # 1: It is easier to fit into your schedule.
Between school, homework, practices, games, rehearsals, it seems like Seniors sure are busy when school starts back. Save yourself from the stress and having to fit in one more thing into that busy schedule!

Reason # 2: The weather is nice, the Portrait Park is lush and green and the days are longer.
One of the things I hear a lot is that people don't want their portraits to look too seasonal with fall colors or the bare trees in the winter. Even though most of our outdoor settings look great year round, they are at their best in the Spring and Summer months. When the days get really hot in July and August, on a limited basis we can schedule later sessions to beat the heat.

Reason # 3: You will save money on your sessions and even have the chance to get a free portrait gift!
This could be the number one reason for some, but the earlier you schedule your session the better the savings will be, so be a trendsetter and give us a call at 336.766.8367 to reserve your time. You create your custom portrait session with our Senior Elements.

Reason #3.5: If you need images for your yearbook Senior Page...
They are needed at the very beginning of the school year and we need time to prepare them for the yearbook advisor.

So what are you waiting for? 
You know you deserve the best for your Senior Year, so let us bring out your fabulosity with the most portrait options, an experienced photographer and a 100% guarantee that you will be THRILLED with your Senior Portraits!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Is This The Year For Your Anne Grant Beach Portrait?

Ahhh...the sand, the sun, the waves and those long lazy days at the beach with the people you love. These are such wonderful memories to preserve in a beautifully crafted portrait for your home, your beach house and even your holiday cards! 
This year we have reserved time from our studio schedule to be at North Myrtle Beach June 26-June 30. We would be glad to come to your beach house, another photogenic setting (maybe with a pier or other "beachy" looks) or any location within a hour's drive from the Myrtle Beach area that has special meaning to you. Please call 336.766.8367 to reserve your time for your beach portraits!
Reservation fee to arrange time exclusively for your beach session is  $450.
$300 of the reservation fee will apply toward your portrait order. 
The reservation fee is non refundable, but in case of cancellation,  your reservation fee may be applied as a studio credit.