Archive for January, 2010

Portraits For Haiti

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Southern Light Photography will donate 100% of all the family and children’s $50 session fee to Haiti during the month of February. In return, customers receive a free 5×7 print from their visit.  

Call the studio at 704.443.7152 to schedule an appointment.

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What photography should be…

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Grant_08While checking out our archives, I came across a session we did last month that just about knocked me right out of my chair. I couldn’t believe I didn’t see these prints go out the door. I remembered talking with the mother on the phone about appointment times and the holiday schedule a couple of times, but I never had the opportunity to see the final images.  

True emotions and feelings are a tricky thing to capture through a lens. To me, these images had just that. They were beautiful. Love, happiness, and a feeling of closeness is just oozing from these photographs. I enjoyed them so much, that I wanted to make sure you had a chance to as well.

 

 

 

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Our visitors have returned!

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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As I strolled up the sidewalk to the studio yesterday morning, it happened. What happened you ask… The first sign that the geese are back happened. I didn’t see them, but one had left its mark along the pavement in the parking lot. I didn’t expect to see them so soon so it took me a minute to realize what/who the mark belonged to.  

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This morning, they were not as sneaky.  Hanging out along the side of the studio were 12 – 15 geese. Peeking at the grass, honking, waddling around… some were sleeping, some were in off by themselves,  but then there was a small batch that would just stare off in to nothing for an awkwardly long time. Who knows what captivates their attention so much to require intense focus minutes at a time. I’m convinced they were wondering how to call to schedule their yearly group photo :)  

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A sweet a.m. surprise…

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

What a pleasant surprise it was this morning when I arrived to my office to find a hand written card from Zac Rilley from Peace At Home and Margaret from the Parents’ Association of Providence Day. Both were letters of gratitude for participating in their silent auction.

We’ve received many notes similar to these from other organizations and everyone is just as lovely. I guess it just reminded how nothing truly compares to a thoughtful hand written thank  you.

Auctions and fundraisers are for a good cause and a great way to connect with your community. Spring is typically the kick off for most charities so be keeping an eye out for some out-of-the-box fun for you and your family by attending these events! We are blessed to be a part of them and I know you will be as well.

We had the joy of photographing the Skey family who had purchased a gift certificate from a silent auction. They were a wonderful family to photograph!

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Thrilled to be Back

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

It is our first full week back in the studio and the whole team is excited about the new year. What is on the books so far you might ask? We will be updating our Children’s program, revamping wedding prices and packages, diving in to more community projects, & my personal goal is to teach Suzy German. Of course, that one is a goal that doesn’t really effect anything but I don’t think its fair that only the bigger guard dog breeds get the opportunity to learn multiple languages. I will let you know how we progress. 

 

We hope your Christmas was filled with wonder and your New Years is off to a magical start!