Upcoming Sessions to Benefit Haiti {We need your help.}

I remember hearing in college that Haiti is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere.  My heart broke as I listened to some of the stories of extreme poverty.  When I heard of the earthquake I didn’t want to think about it at first.  I am ashamed to say that the older I get the more I want to shut out terrible things.  I want to close my ears and pretend that nothing’s happening.  But that’s not right.  It is happening and people desperately need help.  Desperately.  When I heard of Photographers for Haiti I felt led to participate.  Please join Heritage in helping these people in a time when they can’t help themselves.

On Saturday, February 27 we will be holding mini sessions for Haiti.  All session fees will be donated directly to Compassion International.  (You will make checks payable to Compassion so that your donation will be tax deductible.)

Family and Child Mini Sessions

• Cost: $75 (check written directly to Compassion International)
• When: Saturday, February 27
• Where: Heritage Studio (2381 Locust Street #3, Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614)
• What: a 20-25 minute session and 2-5×7s are included in the mini session price that will be donated
• What else: You will be able to choose from 10-15 retouched images.  50% of all sales from any other products purchased will be donated by Heritage.
• GOAL: $1000 for Haiti (Will you help us make it possible?)

The winner of our January contest prize (a 16×20 Gallery wrapped canvas) is…drumroll please….Brian.  Congratulations Brian.  We will be in touch to let you know the details.

And, since a blog post without a picture is like popcorn without butter, here’s one of my favorite landscapes that Dave has taken.

Newsletter

Heritage Studio & Gallery is now the proud creator of a monthly newsletter.  If you are on our mailing list, you should have received January’s issue.  If you didn’t and would like to check it out…here it is.  Let us know what you think.

If you didn’t receive the newsletter and can’t get over your disappointment (who could blame you? ) Please sign up below for future mailings. We plan to release news and contests through the newsletter first.

January Contest

What you can win: A 16×20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas with any session in 2010.

How to Enter:

* Comment on this post: with the answer to the following question:  What unusual/cool resolution do you have this year? Winner will be selected by random drawing.  Enter more than once (up to 5 entries per person!) by completing any/all of the following:

*  Bonus Entry Option #1: Post the information and link to this contest on your Facebook page.  (Leave an additional comment with Facebook link telling us you coompleted #1).

*  Bonus Entry Option #2: Are you on twitter?  Post the information and link to this contest on your twitter account. (Leave an additonal comment with twitter link telling us you completed #2.)

*  Bonus Entry Option #3: Become a Fan of Heritage Studio & Gallery on Facebook.   (Leave an additional comment telling us you became a fan/option #3).

*  Bonus Entry Option #4: Follow me on twitter.   (Leave an additional comment telling us you are following camerona/option #4.)

Basically, you have an opportunity to enter five times!  Just be sure to leave a comment for each item.

Enter by: January 29th.

Winner will be announced: January 30

Here’s a example of one of our gallery wraps:

A close-up:

{Heritage Studio Contest} TWO winners will receive a Great Prize

Win this with your choice of lettering. Spell your last name. Spell your child’s name. Spell love. Or joy. Or hope. These letter frames are available in our art gallery and TWO lucky people will win one in the next couple days. Contest ends November 3rd.

To enter the contest do one of the following:

• Be the *FIRST* person to e-mail Amy at amy@heritagestudioandgallery.com when our new website goes live. If you see our new site (with Dave and Amy’s pictures at the top) e-mail Amy as fast as you can. This should be happening in the next 48 hours so check back frequently. The first e-mail that comes in will automatically win the letter frame with their choice of letters. (3-11 letters available)
• Comment below to be entered in a random drawing to win the second frame. Your comment can be left on the blog or on the Heritage Facebook page. The comment must include one reason you think our new website rocks.

Please be patient with us in the next couple days as inevitably the new site will have a glitch or two. We will work quickly to get these corrected.

Winners will be announced on November 4th. Good luck!

Cleveland/Akron area Boudoir Photography

Heritage Studio & Gallery is now offering boudoir photography–a perfect gift for your husband.  Choose Heritage for the following reasons:

• Your session will be private (taken by Amy, edited by Amy)
• Your photos will never be shown to ANYONE without your written permission
• Choose from a free boudoir or free trash the dress session with any 2010 wedding package.

Call or e-mail me for more information. 

330-990-3653

amy@heritagestudioandgallery.com

Special–Free Proposal Pictures

For a limited time, we are offering FREE proposal pictures. 

You will receive:

• 30 minutes of photography before, during, and after the big moment
• 1 8×10, 2 5×7s, and 8 wallets

Requirements:

• The proposal is a surprise
• We will need as much notice as possible.  (Due to the nature of our business, we cannot cancel any scheduled appointments but we will do what we can to accommodate your plans.)
• The proposal will occur in the Cleveland, Akron, Canton areas…(we are still willing to shoot the proposal for free if you are getting engaged elsewhere, but travel fees would be required.)

Our equipment and talents allow us to shoot from a distance in indoor or outdoor locations.  We will have to meet with you to discuss the details, but in almost all cases, Dave and I can discreetly capture your proposal. 

Call or e-mail for more details…

Amy

330-990-3653

amy@heritagestudioandgallery.com

I Heart Faces Contest

I regularly read almost 20 blogs by photographers all over the country.  By far my favorite (shhh…don’t tell the others) is Jasmine Star’s.  I am not alone either…she is an amazing photographer out of Orange County and has taken the wedding photography industry by storm. 

It was this morning on her blog that I learned of the contest that I Heart Faces puts on weekly.  This week the theme is “wedding bells,” and the main rule is simply that the photograph contain a face.  Sounds easy enough, right?  Jasmine Star is this week’s guest judge, so not only can I enter this great contest, but I have a guarantee that Jasmine Star will be visiting this (yes, folks, that’s right…) very blog!  I wonder if I’d be jumping the gun to call her my new BFF?   

As soon as I read the contest rules, the photo below came to mind.  We have it hanging over one of the pub tables at the studio.  It never fails to catch my eye.  As corny as the old cliche can be, don’t you feel like you can see right into her soul?

The day was freezing.  No, really, I mean COLD!  This little angel was cuddling up with her mom for warmth.  Her red hair, creamy skin, and those eyes are just mesmerizing, don’t you agree?  I see one or two broken hearts in the future…poor guys, they don’t stand a chance.

(Thanks Jasmine.  It’s an honor.  With all the admiration in the world…Amy Cameron)

Valentine Engagement Portraits in the Park