Grand Opening Party

Sunday, July 25 from 1-5

We've moved, painted, refinished the floors, finally had central air installed and we can't wait any longer to show off our space! We still have a few more things we would like to do, however it's presentable.
There will be fun story time for the kids and a HUGE coloring area, food from the Vintage House and my mom's kitchen, new art work on the walls, a slide show and of course PRIZES!

Some of the prizes include Mary Kay gift bag, 2 different personal training packages from Nellie at Fit 4 You, children's books signed by the author, photo prizes and many more.

We are also having a sample sale. While I've enjoyed seeing your children and family's portraits hanging in my studio and at Graceful Moves Dance, it is now time to hang fresh faces. So... you can purchase the images for more than 50% off. Also printed portrait original collections will be available for $25. Other items will be offered as well.

I look forward to seeing you! Bring a friend and be entered to win a super cool gift!

Take care,
jamie
586-855-6549

Flickr and EXPOSURE.Detroit

I am part of a wonderful group on Flickr called EXPOSURE.Detroit. It is a group of photographers that range from amature to pro who get together for photo safaris, gallery openings and educational meetings. The group shares their knowledge and compairs images taken on the same day at the same place. It's amazing how many creative angles you can photograph the very same subject from and it is eye opening to see how another photographer interrupted something you walked past. I just joined this group about a year ago and have met some amazing people. I recently hosted a small group of photographers at my studio to talk about and use studio lighting. (You will be seeing these images shortly.)

Here is a News link to a new gallery I am part of because of EXPOSURE.Detroit. It's an honor and a great cause. The image above is the one I have hanging on the walls on Garden City Hospital. If you are in the neighborhood, stop by and check out the images from this talented local group. Join and maybe your art could be hanging on the walls next!

The Open House

If you can believe it, I only have these photos to share with you. I was overwhelmed with the kindness and also the amount of people who had a chance to pop in. The plants, flowers, bottles of wine were all appreciated! Completely unnecessary, however appreciated! I have to give a big thanks to my family who helped out greatly! I hope everyone had plenty to eat because my mom thought she was cooking for a small army. I have enough food left to have a second party;)

Congratulations to all of the winners! Several prizes were given out - things like my favorite children's book, mini wallet albums, mommy cards, free up grade on a wall portrait, complimentary sessions and much more! I have not contacted everyone yet. I will hopefully finish the calls by tomorrow afternoon. All prizes are good for one year and must be applied to new sessions.

New events are being planned right now. Check back in the next 2 weeks to find out about the exciting up coming events!

Thank you again to everyone who came and also everyone who helped!
Jamie