Thursday, December 30, 2010

December 30, 2011

         The last three months of the year are always the busiest at my studio. I guess that holds true for this year as when I just looked at my blog, I haven't updated it since September. Ughh, sorry.
         Many changes have occurred in the last three months, including moving out of my studio. Turns out, my last studio session was also one of my first studio sessions, a precocious set up twins with BEAUTIFUL blue eyes and long straight hair. It was fun to photograph them (and their dad) and see how much they have grown! I am sad about leaving my studio but happy at the potential for growth that I now have by working from home.




         2010 has been a year of meeting new people and connecting with old (familiar) people. It has been a year of happy moments, growth and learning in my business and in my personal life. It also has been filled with  sadness at losing one special friend and fellow photographer as well as some I didn't know well but still grieve their loss.  I am looking forward to an eventful and full year in 2011. I raise my glass and toast to you.....
       Happy New Year!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Ellen and Jill's Wedding

Ellen and Jill's Wedding
Click on the link above to see my latest video creation!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Prices Class of 2011 Senior Portraits


General Information           
I offer quality and service at an affordable price. I do not cut corners, ALL of my offerings are of professional grade and I guarantee my work. If you don’t like it, I will replace it or give you your money back.
I spend a lot of time preparing and working to get  images of you that shows your best features and brings out your personality.                  
 I offer a free consultation so that I get to know each individual client and we choose the location of your portraits together. I do not do all my senior portraits at the same location or do the same poses on each person.                  
 I take the time during the photo session to make you feel comfortable. And I give out candy to make you smile if need be…let me know your favorite brand beforehand so I can have some with me!
During the sales session, I project your best images and help you choose the products that best suit your needs. There is no pressure to buy what you do not need or want.
Your finished portraits are then retouched so that blemishes, lines, dark circles and stray hairs disappear, sometimes I even iron wrinkles out of clothes! I polish your image to make it look good but I do not over polish it. Your images will look natural and beautiful.  It usually takes about six weeks from the time you order to receive your finished portraits. I also supply your yearbook image to your school.
My hope is to show you the value of a professional senior portrait with Individualized attention and quality products and services….what is worth to you?                                  


Portrait and Clothing Suggestions

• RELAX
•Everyone should be rested. If you are tired and stressed at your portrait session, it will show! It also helps with your cooperation, and smiling ability!

•Keep your clothing visually simple.
Don’t wear outfits with words or designs, stripes or pictures. You want your face, eyes and expression to command attention, not the words on your shirt.

•Give consideration to color                  Solid colors are recommended for most or all outfits. Darker shades tend to make people look slimmer. Colors such as white, beige, tan, pale peach or pink, or gray, are good for beach scenes. Also, sky blue, pale green, watermelon and dark peach colors complement the outdoor setting. For fall, consider wearing red, gold, deep orange, emerald green and dark green.

Use clothing to accentuate your best features.            You may want to forego short sleeves or spaghetti straps, or sleeveless shirts for men. It make the arms look heavy even if they are not. Round and square faces look good in a square-neck top, while thin faces or pointed chins are attractive with rounded-neck tops.

•Go easy on the jewelry.            Avoid wearing attention-grabbing jewelry. Again, the photograph should accentuate your face, eyes and personality, not draw unwarranted attention to your jewelry. Also, jewelry can date a photograph very quickly. Classic jewelry pieces are best.

•Apply your makeup as you normally wear it.            It’s tempting to get very “glam” when having pictures taken, but this could very well make you look like a stranger in your senior portrait. Apply your makeup as you normally look on a day-to-day basis, but bring your makeup with you and let the photographer know you have it. If the photographer feels you need a touch more blush or eyeshadow, he or she will let you know. Avoid glitter or sparkly anything (powder, eye shadow, blush) – it tends to reflect the flash and leaves white spots. Also avoid too much lip gloss. It can also leave white spots from the flash or make you look like you’re drooling.

•Guys need a fresh shave.
A fresh shave for guys is recommended, and moustaches or beards should be neatly trimmed.

•Don’t worry about blemishes!
Don’t worry about a blemish or bruise. Ask your photographer about retouching options to get the most attractive portrait possible. Keep in mind that digital retouching is expensive, however.

•Make sure your hands are presentable.
Like shoes, hands can show up in some of your favorite poses, so be sure to take the time to make them presentable – Nails should be trimmed and if you wear polish, make sure it is freshly done and a neutral color.
  


  High School Senior Portrait Sessions

Individual-Studio            $65
Individual-Outdoors                  •$95

•All portrait sessions include yearbook wallet or digital file provided to the high school.
•Yearbook images will be posted on facebook.
•Locations outside 15 miles of 02540 and 02559 are subject to travel fees.
                 
Packages:
•All finished images are retouched, color corrected, cropped and presented in recycled folders.

PACKAGE #1  (10  images)           $725

3–8x 10’s
4-5 x 7’s
32 wallets
3 accordion mini albums
10- 4 x 6’s (10 different images) 
25 facebook images

Package #2 (5 images)           $525

•3- 8x 10’s
•4- 5 x 7’s
•16 wallets
2 accordion mini albums
20 facebook images

Package #3 (3 images)           $395
2- 8 x 10’s
4- 5 x 7’s
16 wallets
1 accordion mini album
 15 facebook images


Package #4  (3 images)           $165
1- 8x 10
2- 5 x 7’s
8 wallets
 10 facebook images

               

6.25% MA sales tax not included.
In accordance with Federal Law, The Copyright Act protects all images from being copied without my permission. Images are copyrighted (©) and may not be copied, scanned or otherwise reproduced without written consent of the artist.

Wall Portraits, Desk portraits and Albums
Wall Portraits are available in
Beautifully, professionally framed portraits-ready to hang
Many frame choices available-time =money, one stop shopping!
Canvas Gallery Wraps need no frames! They are available in standard and custom sizes in .75”, 1.5”, and 2.5” in thickness.

                          Framed                                  Unframed                  Canvas Wrap
30 x 40                  $1695                                    $995                                    $1150
24 x 36                  $1025                                    $885                                    $1010
24 x 30                  $925                                     $685                                    $850
20 x 24                  $725                                     $495                                    $650
16 x 20                  $525                                     $395                                    $550
11 x 14                  $275                                     $195                                    $350

COLLAGE FRAMED Portraits
Can’t decide on just one image? Opt for more arranged with double
 mattes & framed in your choice of color and style.

16” x 24” Frame -- 3-5 x 7’s                                                       $350.00
16” x 24” Frame--1-8 x10 & 4-4 x 5’s                                           $425.00
16” x 16” Frame--9- 6” x 6”                                                       $550.00
28” x 28”Frame --1-8 x 10  &  8-4-6’s                                          $675.00

Digital collage
5 x 30 mounted and framed digital print with 5 images                   $150.00
                                   
Wallets/desk portraits           
                          a-la-carte                        with package
Based on One image:
 8                                                               $ 60                                 $ 40
2-5 x 7’s                                                     $ 95                                  $ 75
1-8 x 10                                                      $ 95                                  $ 75

100 wallets in a custom box                        $250             
 50 wallets in a custom wallet box              $175

Based on Multiple images:
8 wallets (8 images)                                   $ 95                               $ 65                 
10-4 x 6 images (10 images)                       $225                               $195

Slideshow                 
HD Slideshow on DVD                                                                   $150


Albums                 
3”x3” accordion mini album 12 images                                           $ 50                  
5” x 5” Soft cover, spiral bound w/ 24 images                                 $225
5” x 5” Leather Hard cover albums with 20 images                          $395
8” x 8” Leather Hard Cover with 24 images                                     $595
10” x 10” Leather Hard Cover with 24 images                                  $695



                                   







Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Bryce Bergman wins local Tiny Tots Contest!





From January to May, I offered Tiny Tots photo sessions at my studio in Falmouth and the images have been submitted to the national Tiny Tots photo contest with a chance to win a $100 savings bond or Toys 'R' Us gift certificate. I expanded the contest to include a local winner as well. I held a business display at Sovereign Bank in Pocasset for the past two weeks and Bryce Bergman was voted as the local winner. He wins a $50 gift certificate along with Ginny Rose of Bourne who chose Bryce as her favorite. Congratulations Bryce, Gillian and Lance! and to grandparents Donna and Robert LaMarche!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Senior Portraits Short video


Congratulations to the class of 2010! Graduation is coming up soon! Be safe and be smart! :)

Friday, April 9, 2010

Dylan

My latest new customer, Dylan and his mom came in to the studio today. I have never heard a one year old laugh out loud like that before. He was so cute. It made my day!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Sam and Maggie came to visit!



Sam and Maggie came today to have their pictures taken. Their  grandparents, my neighbors, Bob and Donna brought them and we had a good time--especially when the smarties came out! They are going to be entered in the "Tiny Tots" National photo contest. It is going to be hard to pick just a couple of images! Afterwards, I followed them to the playground that is across the street from my studio.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Emily's First Communion

Spring time is a time of renewal and rebirths. One of my favorite clients, Emily is having her First Communion on May 1 and came in to have her pictures taken. She really looked beautiful ad was a lot of fun to work with. We can't wait to see the finished pictures!

Monday, February 8, 2010

What is Lauren's secret?

                                                                                                                          
Is her secret that she just turned one? You know women don't like to reveal their age? Hmm, I think Lauren knows that A New Outlook Photography is part of a nationwide photography contest! Do you think her parents will enter her?? I hope so? I hope lots of other parents bring in their beautiful children too!                            


Saturday, January 30, 2010

Jan 2010











Alas, it's almost the end of January! It has been a busy month and I am glad it has gone by quickly. I was able to get out of the cold for a week and visit Rincon, Puerto Rico. Tried some surfing and got to go swimming everyday. It is nice, especially when your only decision is where and what you're going to eat for dinner! And I survived the surfing--although I was sore and I'd like to try it again sometime. This month, I have been catching up on all my stuff-revamping my work, doing my financials and renewing my spirit and taking personal photos.
I walked Herring Cove Beach Thursday in the cold and snow and watched the wind whip the waves into a frenzy! It was definitely different than walking the shores of Rincon! The beach was deserted except for a solitary figure with a metal detector. I hope some treasure was found! For me, the treasure was the ability to enjoy nature and take some artistic photographs. After I go back to the car, I witnessed a flock of seagulls diving for food that a stranger had fed them. It was a cool way to end my walk!
Looking ahead, February brings Valentine's Day, the start of the photo contest and I am teaching some classes at the studio. I entered Tiny Tots to Teens Children's photo Contest (details SOON). I have reserved six Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm starting February 10th. I will be teaching a basic class for point and shoot photographers, (2 classes), a one night Photography skills for Businesses, and a four week class on furthering your photography skills. I am excited to get back to teaching--details coming soon! For more info, email me anewoutlook@mac.com.
Stay warm--
Peace and Joy,
Nancy