In with the New
This year will certainly bring some changes not only to our studio but in our communities and our country. I have been pondering some things that we want to bring to the studio to better define who we are, how we look, and how we will better serve our clients and our community at large. My photographic style continues to evolve as it has over the many years we have been doing photography. There has always been a need for the timeless quality of classic portraiture. Images that are well posed and lit on an appropriate background will certainly stand the test of time. Images that are hip and current are needed as well but in the framework of time, they will certainly be looked at differently as the decades pass. I can do both, and our clients should know that we understand the times and are mindful of the need to create well done contemporary images. With that said, all types of images and image styles will benefit from a knowledge of lighting, posing, etc that only comes from years of experience.
So what can you expect to see this year? We are currently photographing the 2010 Youth Leadership Salute. Undoubtedly, there will be some outstanding students involved in this program. We want every student that qualifies to be recognized. As always, no student is required to purchase anything to be included in the Youth Salute Program. All sales of the display go to support the program. The Lincoln Trail Youth Salute, Inc. is incorporated in Kentucky as a Non-Profit corporation. As a part of the Youth Salute, we will also be expanding our Young Achievers program this year. Our current Young Achievers recognition display will appear later this month at the Towne Mall. The Young Achievers are comprised of 5th and 8th graders and are nominated during their 4th and 7th grades.
In the works is a new recognition program for Adults. Tentatively, I am calling this "The 20: People Who Make a Difference". I am looking for nominations of adults to be included in this Photographic Recognition program. These adults should be the pillars of our community. They should be involved in programs that are making a difference, helping people, and making our community a better place to live. Each person selected will be portrayed by me in the manner of my choosing that shows each person engaged in their respective activity. This portrait will be created in a manner above and beyond the standard "headshot"...Creative will be the operative word here. Next fall, a community display of these Fine Art Portraits will be arranged. The location has not been determined as of yet. I hope to use a portion of the proceeds of this exhibit to benefit the Earthquake Victims of Haiti...so please stay tuned.
Yes, we still do Weddings...however, they are on a strictly limited basis. You should see the albums we are now using that are printed and assembled in Italy. They are absolutely AWESOME! I firmly believe that our wedding photography is the best that it has ever been. Very few wedding photographers can match the quality and creativity that we routinely produce. Our brides are absolutely thrilled with with the images and service that they receive from us. We care deeply about our brides and know them personally. Many of them have been coming to our studio since they were babies.
As the year progresses you may see us become involved in new and different areas of photography. With our experience, we are able to provide professional service to a variety of clientele. However, we will probably become more focused on the areas that we do best...and that is a good thing for everybody.
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For now, let me say that we greatly appreciate our clients. You are the ones that make this studio possible. I want you to know that we care about you, not just for the business that we do but for you as a person. In the course of conversation we find out many things about our friends and clients and we want you to know that we may say a little prayer for you at the end of the day or even celebrate with you when you you have something great happening. We have done that many times over the years.
And that's it for today. God Bless you everyone.
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