One Week Only ~ Holiday Card SALE! {Clemmons, NC Photographer}

There's nothing like planning ahead for the holidays to make it more enjoyable and less stressful.  People tell us that they get compliments year round when they send our beautiful custom designed cards to their friends and family!
We can design a card for you from any previous session and any future sessions completed by October 31.
Please call 336.766.8367  or email nolan@grantphoto.com
and we'll take care of it for you!

7th Annual Family Portrait Month Brings Smiles and Savings {Clemmons, NC Family Portraits}

Over the years, many of you have been a part of Family Portrait Month, which not only benefits you with a very special offer, but also Operation Smile, which treats children around the world who suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.
During Family Portrait Month — October 2011 — instead of a Session Fee (regularly $99), we ask for a $25 donation to Operation Smile.  For additional savings, we also have extra Bonus Gifts for you to choose from.

PLEASE NOTE: The appointment times we have available for Family Portrait Month fill up VERY quickly, so please call 336.766.8367 or email nolan@grantphoto.com right away to reserve your space.

5 Reasons Why There's No Better Time Than Family Portrait Month To Update Your Family Portrait:

1. FREE Portrait Session *          
2. FREE Bonus Gifts
3. The holidays are the perfect time to share portraits and design your custom portrait Christmas Card
4. Saturday and Evening Sessions available (these book up quickly, call soon!)
5. Through your donation, you are a part of changing a child’s life !

*There is a suggested donation of $25 payable to Operation Smile, instead of the Session Fee  ($99 Value)

Bark 4 The Park!

Cooper wants to invite all our friends that are dog lovers to join us Oct 1, 2011 at Tanglewood Park from 11:00AM to 4:00PM for a fun event called “Bark 4 the Park”.

Be sure and bring your dog(s), your kids, and the whole family. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the “Dog Park at Tanglewood” project, which was started several months ago, and is really starting to pick up steam!

WHY WILL A DOG PARK BE GOOD FOR TANGLEWOOD PARK?

1) Great chance for dogs to exercise and socialize – off leash in a fenced in area. (One for small dogs/one for large dogs) 

2) Great for families – 100% free entertainment (no fee to enter)

3) Gets both you and your kids outdoors – instead of in front of the TV or Video Games

4) Will bring more people to beautiful Tanglewood Park

WHAT IS THE “BARK 4 THE PARK” EVENT on SATURDAY, OCT 1? (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

The event is FREE to the public.
11:00 Events & Entertainment including a Doggie Jog -$15 entry fee-(Humane Society of Davie County)
12:00 Blessing of the Dogs 

1:00 “Ask the Vet” by Mitch Spindel (owner-Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, Clemmons)–ask any pet related question you may have

1:00 – 4:00 Dog events, contests, demonstrations, Humane Society ROVER vehicle

Doggie service vendors attending include: Humane Solutions (rescue and ID microchip tagging), Advanced K9s (agility show), PetSmart (obedience training), Anne Grant Photography (have your pet’s photo taken), Barkley Manor, Carolina Poodle Rescue, Dooty Calls, Sure Pets, Puppy Sitter Club, Trail Paws, Ruff Housing, and AARF.

Human food vendors attending include: Carvel Ice Cream, and Classics Sports Grille.

HOW CAN YOU HELP SUPPORT THE NEW DOG PARK at TANGLEWOOD?

1) Attend the Oct 1 event – free to the public

2) Contributions to help build the new Dog Park are both needed, and welcomed. If you would like to make a tax-free contribution to the Dog Park at Tanglewood project, please:

Go to our website: www.dogparkattanglewood.org (click on “Donate”)

Find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/dogparkattanglewood

Go to Winston Salem Foundation website: www.wsfoundation.org (go to Dog Park at Tanglewood)

We look forward to seeing you on Oct 1, at beautiful Tanglewood Park! (Turn left before you get to the guard gate-towards the campground)

American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™

Earlier in the year, we introduced you to one of our clients, a new member of our studio family, the Ganzert Family.
Robin Ganzert is from right here in Clemmons, but is the President & CEO of the American Humane Association. This keeps her very busy on a national level advancing the protection of  pets, children and farm animals. As a mom of 3 beautiful children and many pets, including some at her parent's farm in Mocksville, she has a lot of first-hand experience about the interaction and relationships of people and animals.
We recently updated some publicity photos for her and her family, and she was excitedly telling us about the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. They are down to the 8 finalists out of the 453 dogs nominated from every state in the country.  You can show your love and support for these Hero Dogs by participating in the next round of voting as they compete for the title of 2011 American Hero Dog! No purchase or donation is required to vote, but all votes must be placed by September 30.

More images on the American Humane Association Facebook Page

When we talked with her today, she was in Los Angeles in preparation for the Awards Event on September 30. She is getting to know celebrities such as Betty White, Whoopi Goldberg, Victoria Stilwell, Kristin Chenoweth, and Jillian Michaels who are also involved in the project. She mentioned that even though celebrities have such a different lifestyle and culture than we are used to, that they are really not that much different when you just get to know them as people.
The Hallmark Channel will feature profiles of the winning dogs later on in the fall, but you can be a part of the decision as you place your vote for these wonderful dogs!