Expressions Photo & I Love Photo Gifts

….did you ever meet a kid that just melted your heart, well this one was it. One of the brightest 2 year olds I have met yet with a love of animals that may even outdo my love of them! I have to thank Mom & Dad for letting me play with her…I had such an awesome time, she is just beautiful inside and out….and those dimples…yummy!!!!

Here are a couple that I happen to love….so enjoy for now……

…and did you ever wonder what happens when you put a ladybug on the end of a camera lens? Well, here is what happens…

If you have ever worked with me you already know just how passionate I am about what I do, both with my photography and the custom photo gifts and art. Both sides of the business have been a blessing in so many ways and now I feel it is time for me to give back to others in the best way I can!

Every month I will do 1 free portrait session for a deserving family that will be nominated by you! They will receive a free 1 hour session and $200 in portraits. Any additional portraits they would like to order will be 50% off our retail prices. *

Everyone deserves to have a family story captured in time to share with future generations. This will allow a few families that opportunity whom may have not otherwise had it.

Here are the details of the session:

• Session will have to take place between the 16th and 30th of the month the nominee is chosen. (July winner will be selected July 15th and contacted immediately, they have 2 weeks to redeem their session)
• Session will take place at Holmdel -Longstreet Park or other nearby vicinty.
• Session is for a maximum of 5 subjects and only applies to parents/children or caregiver/children. No extended families please. Pets are always welcome!

Here is how you can nominate someone:

• Send an email to jcaren@optonline.net
• Include the name of the person being nominated
• City they reside in
• Relation to you
• Contact information for nominee
• A brief paragraph why they are deserving of a free session

Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis. All nominations received in a month will be considered for the following month. (Nominees received in June, will be considered for July). Winner will be chosen by the story that was shared with us….the more moving the better.

The winner and the person who nominated them will be notified on the 15th of the month.

What is considered a deserving family/person?

• One who has undergone difficult times due to illness.
• A family that is dealing with a sick child
• Someone who continues to give back to their community
• A teenager who needs a self esteem boost because of the way they look

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me! I look forward to the entries and cannot wait to start “giving back”!

*discount does not apply to canvas prints or photo card purchases

……I had the honor of photographing one of the most wonderful and happy families I have ever met. These 3 kids were closer than any I had ever seen at these ages, and although it was a session I was a little hesitant about b/c it was a new age range for me, it was one I am thrilled I had the opportunity to do.

Every session I do is special, but this one just a little more so….I wish more families took the time to enjoy each other the way this one does….thanks to Mom and Dad for allowing me into their home!

Here are a few, but there are so many more to come..

and of course I did not forget my buddy Natalia!

I have been really bad about posting new session images lately, but am going to get back into the swing of things here! I had the thrill yesterday of meeting “I” and being the one lucky enough to capture her at “almost” 1! It has been a while since I have done this age and forgot how fun it is! She was such a clown and just wanted to make me laugh almost the whole time I was there! Here is a little sneak peak for Mom & Dad … I hope you enjoy them, you have plenty more coming!

The first communion session of the year…and the first in-home communion session as well, so if you think it cannot be done, then take a peak at these! I was hoping to be able to grab some outdoor shots as well, but this crazy weather left us indoors most of the time, but this little girl was a trooper and made it out for a few fun shots!

Here are a few of my faves from the session….mom you have lots more coming!

I LOVE this little boy….he is the cutest baby ever…and he was so good for the session just going with the flow. Here is a little sneak peak for the Mom..who is just as awesome!! Got lots more for you to see in a few days!

So, here is our big news!

Expressions Photo is thrilled to be taking part in a National Photo contest sponsored by one of our labs, Miller Professional Imaging. The contest is in its 6th year and is well known in the photography community and will be judged in July by acclaimed child photographers throughout the US.

Basically here is how it will work:

-All sessions completed at Expressions Photo from January 1-May 30, 2008 will have one image submitted to the contest.

-Parent/guardian must complete an entry form to qualify!

-There are 4 categories your image can be entered in Color, B&W/Sepia, Special Needs or Humorous

-1 Grand Prize Winner will receive $5,000! Winners from each category will receive $2,000 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd place, $750 for 3rd place and $500 for honorable mention. Additional portrait prizes will be given throughout the contest as well.

So there it is! We are very excited about this! We would be beyond thrilled if we could win for our customers! So, book a session soon if you were considering it-we do only have limited sessions available for the Spring season!

So, take a peak at our studio website, Expressions Photo for the latest session and pricing information and give us a call to book and get your contest entry in. We are still working on filling our galleries so stay tuned for some new fresh images!

Just for our portrait studio customers we have a big announcement coming soon! We have decided to take part in something special that will be fun for us and hopefully for you! Stay tuned for details on our BLOG…..and check your email! If you were debating whether to book a session in the next couple of months-then this will make you book!

Image #5! Congratulations Blake….

It was a close race and we want to thank everyone that took the time to vote! New contests will be held throughout the year, so be sure to check back often!

So here they are-our top 10 images of 2007. These are images that we personally love either for the expressions or for the moment captured.

Voting will take place through January 20th, 2008 at 11:59pm

Winner will receive a CD of full resolution images from the session the winning image came from was from as well as a Photo Cosmetic Bag made with the winning image!

Good Luck!!!