Senior Sneak Peek = Sam

What a month! We have been going nonstop between weddings, portraits, boudoir shoots, headshots and commercial work. I hope to catch up on the blogging soon (=

Anyway, one of our of sessions was someone very special to me. My little sister Sam is graduating this year and I can't believe it! It seems like just a few weeks ago she was tormenting me and trying to get me in trouble. We obviously have had our fair share of "disagreements" but we are all past that and are best friends. Here are a few from her Senior session with us...

-M

BAM! I L.O.V.E. this shot!


We found this old house that was just begging to be in the images. So of course, we obliged. (=




She just looks too freakin cute here (=


LOVE those eyes!


She wanted a couple on the train tracks, so I told her we could, only if she "worked it!"

CAW '09 = Lots of Fun!

Wow... what a CRAZY week! Two lights to the repair shop, one computer down and a whole slew of portrait shoots. (=

This past Saturday we celebrated past clients with our first annual Client Appreciation Weekend. It was so much fun to see some of our favorite clients again. Some we hadn't seen in a year or so while others we had seen last only a month or so ago. We had free mini portrait sessions for the day, discounted pricing and the studio was decked out with munchies which ended up being a big hit, especially with the kids! I think it was a success and I hope everyone who participated had as much fun as we did. We can't wait to do it again next year. (If you want the inside scoop for CAW '10, be sure to sign up for our newsletter!

-M

Here is a few of my favorites from the day...

Tom and Julie are expecting their first child in June! We had so much fun at their wedding and we can't wait to meet their little one. (=


You may remember seeing these lovely ladies on our blog or website. We have captured images for this family since before the youngest here was even born!


This was actually our first time meeting Denise and Dan in person. They are a great couple and we are so excited to be working with them in October at their wedding at Brasstown Valley Resort!


Zachary and Casey were a mess (look at the picture... notice the doughnut powder?!?). No ,no... they were only a mess when we asked them to be! The rest of the session they were so awesome to work with. And how much more adorable can you get?!


Brooke and Nick are getting married in September on Jekyll Island! We met Brooke over a year ago at Mike and Melanie's wedding where she was a bridesmaid. Now she is engaged to her long time friend and they make the cutest couple!


Recognize the little one in front? Well Cooper's whole family came out for the day. Mom coordinated everyone so well and all of the kids seemed so natural in front of the camera.

Mom & Me Portrait Sessions Benefiting the Cherokee Family Violence Center

What: Mom & Me photo sessions benefitting CFVC

When: March 27th, 2009

Where: Springfield Photography studio in Downtown Woodstock

Cost: $50 per session (50% goes to CFVC)

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Springfield Photography is offering fun, heart-warming sessions with moms and their families; mom and kids, mom and pets, or mom and the whole gang! Give these sessions as a gift or send images to the mom in your life. 

These mini sessions are only $50 and 50% from each session fee goes to Cherokee Family Violence Center. This is one day only so book now to reserve your space!

To reserve your space for this special day, call Springfield Photography at 770.856.3970 or e-mail spsite@springfieldphotography.com. 

You must reserve your space by 3/23/09. 

Book today so you don’t miss your chance to help out the Cherokee Family Violence Center and walk away with amazing images that will be cherished forever.

Learn more about The Cherokee Family Violence Center here.

Zoe's Bat Mitzvah: Sneak Peek

Last Friday and Saturday, we had so much fun with Zoe and her family during the celebration of her Bat Mitzvah. It started on Friday morning at Temple Sinai with the rehearsal. There we met the adorable Zoe for the first time. We were informed that only a day or two before, she had casts on both arms removed from a snowboarding accident! But there she was, ready to go! The family portraits went off without a hitch so we moved right into taking images of the actual rehearsal when the rabbi came in.

Then on Saturday night, we joined the family again at the Ashford Club. After a few more portraits, the party started. Everyone seemed to have a blast and so did we! The adults enjoied a few cocktails while the kids were entertained in the ballroom with some amazing DJ's. The food smelled wonderful and the decor was so perfect for the event. It was hard to pick a few images for the sneak peek as so much went on that evening! Enjoy...

Congrats Zoe!

-M

Venue: Ashford Club
Florist: Botany Bay

Entertainment: Spectrum Entertainment

Photo Giveaways: Button It Up

Cake: Cakes from the Heart

Ice Sculptures: Ice Sculptures Unlimited

Balloon Arch: Balloonacy

Before the rehearsal started...


During the rehearsal the Rabbi kept making Zoe laugh (=


Flowers were everywhere at the party and they were beautiful!


There was the coolest balloon arch I have ever seen showing everyone that the Ashford Club had been transformed into was "Club Z"!


The ice sculpture was at the bar and was a drink luge for the adults. The kids, on the other hand, had a delicious cake to dig into!


The Ashford Club made some very yummy food. I mean if salad looks this good, everything else had to be fabulous right?! Also they had a "mocktail" bar for Zoe and her friends complete with frozen drinks and umbrellas!


The DJ's got the party started with some games. Zoe seemed to have alot of fun during this one!


The DJ's also had entertainers/dancers that got everyone on their feet, showed some crazy dance moves and passed out goodies (like glowsticks) all night long. They must have been exhausted by the end of the night!


Zoe's brother was on hand to work the dance floor.


The Hora!


An adorable father-daughter dance...




During the party, everyone grabbed a snowcone and sat down to watch a slideshow featuring Zoe of course!

Mardi Gras Celebration in Woodstock - THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!

Downtown Woodstock will be kicking off March in style with Mardi Gras On Main, Friday, March 6th 5pm-10pm. This FREE event will bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to Downtown Woodstock. The event will include street musicians, artists, and other Mardi Gras themed activities. Participating merchants will have Mardi Gras themed activities or products at their stores/restaurants.

We will be hanging out over at Roomscapes Gallery and Heartworks Studio. In front on their gallery, we can be found on the sidewalk at the Springfield Photography table with goodies, and best of all, a raffle for a FREE sitting and 16x20. we should be pretty easy to spot as we will have one of our lights with umbrellas overhead.

Along with the festivities, the King and Queen of the event will be crowned at 9pm in the gazebo in the Woodstock City Park. A foot parade of the candidates will begin the journey to the gazebo from Roomscapes Gallery & Heartworks Studio and make its way through downtown on the journey to the park. The foot parade will start around 9pm.

Here is a brief listing what some of the downtown Merchants will be doing for the event:

Roomscapes Gallery & Heartworks Studio will be hosting the one man show of Byron Tracy Snyder, a local Woodstock resident oil painter. The Gallery will feature a live musical performance by Woodstock resident Blaine Steven Luck. The Gallery will also host Springfield Photography which will be conducting a raffle drawing. The Mardi Gras foot parade will start from the Gallery as well.

The Right Wing Tavern will have musician John Gardner performing at 9pm. In addition the Tavern will be featuring Cajun food specials including crawfish, gumbo and low country boil. The Tavern will also have king’s cake, hurricanes and Abita beers.

Interior Illusions will be having a giant going out of business sale and refreshments.

House & Garden Boutique will have a food tasting evening. Merrily Gardens and Cuisine on the Run will be on hand with samples of their products. Samples of the Boutique’s brownie and scone mixes will be available as well. A special sale will also be held in honor of Mardi Gras on Main! House & Garden Boutique invites everyone to come join them for a fun evening & a glass of wine.

Seven Arrows will be passing out Mardi Gras beads and will have some refreshments.

Betsy’s on Main will be having a store closing sale.

Cookies by Design will be selling festive Mardi Gras cookies on a stick during the event. Large decorated cookies are $5 and small decorated cookies will be $2-$3. Also, 20% off any cookie bouquet ordered that night!

Pennybag Emporium will be serving New Orleans style Jambalaya and fresh brewed sweet iced tea for refreshments. Pennybag will have some games with door prizes!

Foxtale Book Shoppe will be hosting a Great Gatsby party. This party is being held in conjunction with the Big Read program to encourage everyone to read The Great Gatsby. Foxtale invites anyone attending the party to dress up as a flappers or as Gatsby himself.

Linden will be having gumbo by GiGi Fine Food. They will also have king cake and feature other Mardi Gras themed activities.

Main Street Nail Studio will be having refreshments and Mardi Gras related activities.

LKT Sports Art will be having a store wide sale.

Currant will be having a Mardi Gras themed activities.

The Woodstock Visitors Center at Dean’s Store will be hosting game night. Play your favorite board or card game in the historic setting of Dean’s Store.

As you can see there is fun to be had in Downtown Woodstock on Friday night. Please come by, visit our table, enter the raffle and grab some beads to begin your evening. Then visit our neighbors downtown to see all of the WONDERFUL things Woodstock has to offer!

Laissez les bon temps roulez in Woodstock! We hope to see you then (=

Wayne and Marisa

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Custom Art Cards

What a crazy week! On Friday, I got in some custom invites I made for Aiden's first birthday. His mom had the ideas and I customized it for her. I think they are adorable. What do you think?

Here is the front...

and the back with room for writing...

If you are interested in invites, greeting cards or announcements of any kind, we can design and print them for you! With a variety of sizes and papers, you are sure to come away with something custom and unique for your Art Card! Just give us a call to find out how.

We also had a blast at Zoe's bat mitzvah last night. Stay tuned for a sneak peek!