Reader's Choice ~ Every Vote Counts!

It is time to express yourself about your favorite businesses & services in the 2012 Winston-Salem Journal Readers Choice. We would certainly appreciate your vote so we could once again be selected as the Reader's Choice Photographer (on page 4 of the Ballot in the Shopping and Services Category). The deadline for voting is Sunday, July 8.

Our greatest compliment is when you tell others about us and this is another way we just feel the love! Thank you for selecting us as Best Photographer in the past and for your continued patronage and support. I give all of you my vote as the Best Clients and above all...FRIENDS!

Beach Portraits ~ NC, SC, GA Photographer

Year after year, the whole clan meets at the beach for a  special time filled with many happy memories. Let your home decor reflect those wonderful moments year round with a beautifully crafted wall portrait.

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This year we have reserved time from our studio schedule to be at North Myrtle Beach July 15-19, 2012.  
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.

A Special offer for our Blog readers: 

The first 3 to respond to this offer will receive a FREE set of holiday cards, custom designed with your family, your children...and your love to share with others.

Reservation fee to arrange time exclusively for your beach session is  $450.
$300 of this retainer will apply toward your portrait order, so your session fee is only $150 for this extended session.
The reservation fee is non refundable, but in case of cancellation,  your reservation fee may be applied as a studio credit.

Color As A Statement ~ Clemmons, NC Photographer

To continue the "what should we wear for our portrait session?", we will look at the "rules" for classic portraiture soon. But, for now...it seems like I am falling for the simple, clean look of high key {especially white} backgrounds more and more!
High Key backgrounds & props were "in" during the 80's and into the 90's and it became a staple when we were photographing babies. Just wanting to change things up a bit, I didn't use it quite as much for a while..using colors, darker backgrounds and doing lots of outdoor sessions.
However, when color (clothing color, hair color, etc) has a specific purpose in the overall image, at times it can speak the loudest with NO color in the background..and maybe no props either.

So, whether we need to say "Merry Christmas!" or  "LOVE those red boots!"... the white background can be just another tool to make it happen.

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!

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.

Family Portrait Month...The Best Time To Update YOUR Family Portrait!

This October, we will participate with an elite group of photographers around the country in a very special family portrait promotion. Throughout the month, we will celebrate our 6th Annual “Family Portrait Month”. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to update your family portrait, and at the same time help to support Operation Smile, which treats children around the world who suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.

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
4. Saturday and Evening Sessions available (these book up quickly, call soon!)
5. 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)

Love Stories...Revealing Treasures of the Heart

Remember all those kind, loving thoughts that you don't take the time to say to your loved ones?
Let us take you on a journey that will add dimension to those expressions of love.
We have been working with Matt Hall of 201 Media Productions as our videographer to create a unique, personal production for you. Using the fusion of video, music, portrait art and words (both spoken and written) we have a wonderful new product that will illustrate those thoughts, words and feelings.
It is simply called ...Love Stories.
 
It begins with a visit to the studio so we can hear your story, learn more about who you are and what you like to do together. We will plan your production and portraits, all the while leaving a lot of room to let the story tell itself as we go to the next step...
 

During the video and portrait session we will guide you through a series of questions to help you share your feelings with your loved one, reminisce and just get lost in each other...you'll forget we are even there!

  
After you have had that time together, you will find yourself appreciating that person for who they really are... at that very moment. So that is the perfect time to write a love letter to the other person with words that come from that special moment in time where you are most connected.
 

At your portrait presentation, you will see a video with moving and still imagery, set to music. You will read what the other person wrote in their love letter to you and see a beautiful art piece with a blend of your sensitive, emotional images.
This is not only for couples, but could be for a parent and children, a grown man with his beloved grandfather,  a young woman and her mother right before she gets married...there are so many love stories..we look forward to hearing yours!
Call 336.766.8367 or email to arrange for an appointment to discuss the many possibilities and to take advantage of our Introductory Offer.