August 13, 2008

It's Official -- My Studio Doors are OPEN!

Today I got the great news from the Village of Arlington Hts that I passed all inspections and I can open my studio doors.  I am going out and CELEBRATING tonight!

My studio will be open by appointment only, Tuesday - Saturday.

Photography session appointments can be booked on:

Tuesday  9-5

Wednesday  11-8

Thursday  11-8

Friday  9-3

Saturday  9-6

Viewing/Ordering Sessions appointments are available on weekday business hours only.  Saturdays are reserved for photography sessions.

I have picked up another day by adding Tuesdays to the work week to better serve my clients busy schedules. 

August 04, 2008

SHOUT OUT! -- for my dear, dear husband & family

I am so very blessed!  My studio is nearly completed because of the diligent efforts of my husband John, my adult kids, Ellen & Jay and Ellen's boyfriend, Chris.  I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done.

I have been MIA -- missing in action.  Getting a new studio build out completed and up and running has made for a grueling past 3 weeks.  I am so happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel......as I breath a *sigh* of relief.

The new studio will have a living room with projection viewing for your proof slideshow.  Also the advantage of projection viewing, I will be able to show you what your prints look like at different sizes on the wall.  Another big PLUS, you can send me images of rooms in your own home and I will be able to show you how your prints will look like in your home on your walls.  During the viewing session we will have a personal consultation to help guide you on your portrait selections.

The camera room (where I photograph) is large and spacious.  There will be a variety of beautiful canvas backdrops, paper backdrops & other textured walls.  I am hoping to have 4 set stations set up.

Baseboards, crown molding, display prints and shelves still need to be finished. 

Framing services are now available.  There will be a large selection of beautiful custom frames and matts to choose from all on display.  All of my display prints will be with the new custom framing products.

We will be having an open house sometime this Fall -- TBA.
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July 24, 2008

Off to Texas......


for a photography workshop with Brad and Laura Veraska.  Brad is the master of studio lighting.  Laura and Brad run a successful 3,000 sq ft studio in Cooper, TX.  I will be returning late Monday. 

Not only do I get to see Brad work, I have the honor to be staying with Teresa Berg, dog photographer extraordinaire!  OMGoodness it is the icing on the cake.  Teresa and I are going to her studio on Friday and photograph dogs together. 

I haven't had a moment to post.  The studio build out is coming along.  My sign was installed today.  AND I am exhausted!  I can't imagine how tired my dear husband John is who has been doing the bulk of the hard labor.  Ellen and Jay a BIG thank you for all of your help too.  I am so blessed!