Creative Photos by Caroline

New Chairs!

2010-02-26T19:34:00.001-06:00

I am exceptionally happy to show off the 'new chairs' for the studio! I took some old, wooden chairs, had some paint laying around and a boring day and went to town! I am so excited to begin working with these chairs, they have so much potential in the studio. New backdrop from Orange Peel Backdrops are on their way, and will totally compliment the new chairs! Being in Creative Photography for children is my passion!

My Review of LumiQuest Quik Bounce

2010-02-21T19:49:00.001-06:00

Originally submitted at Adorama

LumiQuest Quik Bounce

Fantastic followup to the 80/20

By Creative Photos by Caroline from Iron Mountain, Michigan on 2/21/2010

Pros: Lightweight, Easy To Use, Durable, Consistent Output

Best Uses: Portraits

Describe Yourself: Pro Photographer

I have owned and used the Lumiquest 80/20 for years and always struggled with taking vertical images while using the 80/20. This new version really is versatile, vertical or horizontal. Attaches easily, and folds flat. Velcor on 'window' works well, and easy manipulate open or closed with one hand. Great product for external flash!

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Fun February!

2010-02-15T14:36:00.002-06:00

This month is reserved for planning, marketing and just re-energizing (like I need that!) for the studio and myself. I have been doing some of the work that I, as a photographer, have wanted to do. I was very excited to be able to put my ideas into reality, I have a ton more coming but here is a sneak peak!
Upper Left, Tess Frizzell, country music rising star and daughter to country music royalty, Shelley West and Alan Frizzell. Upper Right, my good friend, Kayla, and her soon to be son, Bryce. Bottom left, a series of 7 overlays with a beautiful gal, Allyson. Bottom Right, the cover for the Daily News Baby Edition 2009. I had a blast doing each one of these!

Valentine Angels

2010-01-05T13:07:00.001-06:00

Is your child a little angel? Deep rich shades of gold, burgundy and pink will surround your little angels in our version of a little slice of heaven. This is a limited edition session that includes, harps, halos, wings and deep rich colors. This classic and tender portrait will hug your heart forever and you will love to share your portrait with family and friends! Join me on from January 17-23 and create a timeless portrait of your little angel! You can even have Valentine's cards made! This is a studio location session and recommended for children ages 7 months to 7 years old. Costumes are available for most sizes at the studio. Our special limited edition pricing will be in effect for these portraits and availability is limited. Call 906-396-1380 now to schedule your appointment.

Winter White Sale

2010-01-05T12:43:00.000-06:00

The Winter White sale is on at Creative Photos by Caroline! You can now purchase those that wall portrait that you always regretted not buying in 2009. Order a Wall Portrait* from any session taken in 2009 or earlier and receive 25% off your wall portrait order. Portraits make great gifts, these make great gifts for loved ones!
Galleries are still up on the website, call if you have questions, 906-396-1380
Offer expires January 22, 2010

*Wall Portraits are 8x10 and larger

End of the Year !

2009-12-28T11:37:00.000-06:00

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends! I know I did, this past week has been full of my beautiful daughters and one of my exchange daughters for the holidays! I received a scroll saw for Christmas so that I can begin making my own frames! I am super excited about this!
On another note, with the New Year happening this week and a New Year beginning, I have some awesome new offers and studio happenings to report! After the hussle and bustle of the season winds down, I will be announcing the portrait specials in store for this year, and its a busy one! They include our first annual "We're Bored" campaign, Valentine's Day card specials, Little Rascals sessions, Ballerina Sessions, and the upcoming Winter White Sale! So keep checking back!
Also, I'm heading to Nashville for a few days in January, for some education, a session with a new friend, and meeting some of my Facebook friends for the first time face to face. I'm really excited about what I'm bringing back from this conference!
Check out the fanclub on Facebook for daily updates for the studio too!
http://www.facebook.com/creativephotosbycaroline

New Look!

2009-11-17T14:46:00.002-06:00

I wanted to post and let all know about my changes to the blog thing. I haven't been posting on here, and instead of posting my photography here, its still available to view on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/creativephotosbycaroline and on my website: www.creativephotosbycaroline.com
I want to make this blog into a learning blog for photography. I will be posting the first of many blogs about cameras, choices for labs and the works! So stay tuned!

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

2009-10-20T21:24:00.001-05:00

Creative Photos by Caroline is offering the 'Gold Package', regularly $99.99, on special for the Christmas season for $69.99! The 'Gold Package' includes :
1 - 11x14
2 - 8x10's
2 - 5x7's
4 - 4x6's
2 - sheets of wallets (16)

Your choice on package combo of pics!

Holiday Special runs now thru the first week of November so book now!

A great deal from Skye Hardwick!

2009-09-16T21:25:00.002-05:00

One of my facebook friends, Skye Hardwick, has decided to give up traveling the global to do her world famous workshops. Although this saddens us, she has put an enormous amount of information into a book! I am excited because Skye does children's photography and although I have been in the business for many years, I bow to great work! Here is some of the topics included in this e-book for photographers!

The workbook is a .PDF file:

80 pages covering topics such as:

* Skye’s step by step photoshop editing process
* Pricing and business information
* Posing that works
* How Skye connects with kids
* The thinking that changed her business
* What to Wear & Styling Sessions
* Websites & Blogs
* Portrait collection success
* Personal workflow
* Sessions start to finish
* What to look for in a shooting location
* The pricing tip that changed her business
* Why Skye proofs sessions in under an hour
* Personal favorite lenses
* Skye’s favorite vendors
* Where Skye gets her inspiration and more!

If I have peaked your interest, check out the website http://www.theworkshopworkbook.com
or visit her blog at http://www.workofheartphoto.com / http://www.workofheartphoto.com/blog
and read for yourself!
Skye has asked that if you purchase a book to mention this code: WB-CSull and you will get a free bonus! Feel free to repost this note!
Caroline

Join me on Facebook!

2009-09-11T10:34:00.002-05:00

I have started a fanclub on Facebook! Its been a really good way for me to network, get to know my clients, meet other photographers and new friends!
If you are a FB follower, go to http://www.facebook.com/creativephotosbycaroline
and 'become a fan' for all the last portraits I post and the deals that are only available to Facebook fans! See you there!

Senior Rep meeting!

2009-04-26T15:37:00.002-05:00

The first annual Senior Rep meeting will be here soon and I'm asking that all current Juniors please come to the meeting to receive discounts or maybe even a free Senior Session!
I am looking for Juniors who want to become representatives for my studio and in turn will receive their portraits free! Please contact the studio for more information!

Model Search!

2009-01-27T21:13:00.002-06:00

Creative Photos by Caroline will be holding a model search! Stay tuned for details!

New Year, New Ideas

2009-01-04T18:45:00.004-06:00

I am offering a sweet deal in January, I have a limited number of sessions dedicated to 'Pin ups'. This vintage style of posing will melt any man's heart. The session is discreet, tasteful, and there are a variety of 'gifts' for you to make for your man! The investment for these sessions is $100 and include the session fee, one 8 x10 of your choice, and one of the following choices: a deck of playing cards, calendar, license plate, or dry erase board, all with your choice of pin up portraits from our session! Please call for available dates as soon as possible. There is a January 23, 2009 cut off for the sessions. Let have fun with this ladies!

Latest Family pics of girls!

2009-01-04T16:44:00.003-06:00

Recently my oldest came home from college and our household was graced with one of my former exchange students from Japan, Meg. We try and do yearly portraits of the girls, so everyone can see them grow. Here are the results of the last day of Sami's stay!

This picture was their idea, in that they are fasinated with the movie Twilight. Although we didn't have the hot vampires to be in the pic with them, we did our best!

Now offering Cocoons and Pettiskirts for sale!

2008-11-15T19:37:00.003-06:00

I am now offering the much in demand baby cocoons and pettiskirts that so many photographers are asking about and looking for. Below are some pictures of the products! Cost for the cocoons is $25 each and $5.oo for a matching hat, these are available in almost every color available. The pettiskirts are available for $40 each and available in a variety of colors. Please email me with your orders and color preferences, imesull@yahoo.com . Here are some examples of the product! Enjoy!
Caroline

2008-09-22T21:00:00.002-05:00

I have started a monthly newsletter for Creative Photos by Caroline. Sign up to receive this newsletter below! Find out about all my Special Edition dates and early sign up for Fall Family Portraits! Hope to hear from you soon! C

Halloween Bash

2008-09-17T20:52:00.005-05:00

Creative Photos by Caroline is hosting its first annual Halloween Bash. There will be an open house at the studio on October 25, from 10-1pm and you can get a 4x6 of your little 'trick or treater' for a donation of $5 or a donation of canned foods! Join the fun and donate to a good cause! Thanks! C

Nominated for Best Photographer!

2008-09-17T20:52:00.002-05:00

I was so excited to find out I had been nominated for Best Photographer in my area! I am up against some other area photographers too! So the competition is fierce! I am hoping that I can get the votes I need to win! Wouldn't that be awesome???? To have my work looked at as the best in the area, I just can't put into words how I can thank whoever nominated me! Since they don't allow anyone to vote on the computer, its all by ballet, say a quick prayer for me ! C

New Puppies!

2008-09-14T17:56:00.003-05:00

Recently (August 13, 2008) my dog, Andie, gave birth to 5 healthy Weimaraner pups! My first thought was 'what a great picture opportunity' ! I had to wait until their beautiful blue eyes opened and they were able to stand up! But that day is here, and I am thrilled to finally be able to share the pics with you. Andie has been an awesome Mother, and although we only have two pups sold, we are looking forward (I may regret THAT statement) to having the next few weeks with them! Enjoy the pics and if you know anyone that might want a Weim, let me know!

Adorama 100 Tips in 100 Days

2008-09-03T12:06:00.002-05:00

Adorama is my FAVORITE place to buy my photography equipment AND I also use Adoramapix for my pro lab!
Visit this link http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=academy_new&article=100in100_III and you will learn more about taking pictures, using your digital camera and more...
There are also two other 100 in 100 days from the past and these articles are accessible to you via the above link! Enjoy and get out there and experiment! C

Life in general

2008-08-24T16:14:00.004-05:00

I have thought long and hard about the future of my wedding photography days. I did weddings for so long then got out of it to stay home with my kids on the weekends and see them grow up. A couple years ago, one of my good friends talked me into re-entering the wedding part of photography, something I wasn't truthfully looking forward to. I started slowly back into that busy realm, and then jumped with both feet. I'm loving it now, and ready to venture out again into the weddings. Now I am looking into going larger with my wedding marketing.

I think my goal would be 20 weddings a year, and hopefully I can do more 'Destination Weddings' and do some more exotic shoots.

Book your family shots early as the fall is the most popular time for family photos and we are booking up fast!

If you know of anyone who needs a photographer out of town, give them my name! I'm willing to travel.

On another note, I am offering a photography class this fall to catch the fall colors, dates to be announced. Also for those of you that have been calling about a 'refresher course' I will be having a couple of workshops to accommodate you! Keep an eye on the blog for the latest from Creative Photos by Caroline!

Close to my Heart!

2008-08-17T18:25:00.003-05:00

Recently I had the opportunity to participate with great friends in making a dream come true, or at least I hope some dreams come true. We got together and ALL decided to help some families in need, who had recently lost their children when a lone gunman came out of the woods and began shooting, killing three of the teenagers and wounding one. The fund raiser was to help these three families of the slain children, with funeral costs.
I don't know what anyone elses goal was in all this, mine was $10k per family, it was a very high hope in a low economy and prayed for many people to come and spend money on the raffles and silent auctions to get these people some help. Although I realized that I would never be able to erase the fact that they lost children, I wanted to help elevate the pain of burying them if I could. ALL of us together had 4 days and a ton of resources across our small town.
We pulled it off and raised $80k for the three families to split! I just can't describe the feeling of being the roof of Home Depot and seeing the 8000 people out there. Pictures can't describe the feeling of heat that swelled in me, the pride of being from such an awesome home town with such great, caring friends that took up the battle and didn't complain. And to all the volunteers who just dug in and took over their posts to raise money, a huge thank you to all!
Here are some pics from that night, a night that will be with me forever.... C

Free Wedding Photography Contest from Creative Photos by Caroline

2008-07-28T16:55:00.000-05:00

You all know how much I enjoy my job. I have a special place in my heart for weddings! Being able to help someone capture their special day is an awesome feeling.
I have decided its time to give back to the community. I am offering a FREE, yes, that's right, FREE wedding photography package to one lucky couple who can tell me, in a one page essay, why they are UNIQUE, their proposal was UNIQUE, relationship, or whatever about their wedding is going to UNIQUE. You can sign up someone else or yourself by sending me an email ( imesull@yahoo.com ) and put "Free Photography Contest" in the subject line. Myself and a panel of my judges will be judging the essays on September 1, 2008. Don't forget to include contact information in your email AND a photo of the couple.
The package I am giving away includes the following:
-- At least 6 hours of my time
--fine art editing of your images
--proofs hosted online for 60 days
--a high resolution CD of the images for personal printing uses.

This contest is limited to my open dates, check your date on my website by going to the Calendar button, and checking your date for availability.

RULES:

1. Anyone can apply, as long as the date of your wedding is open.

2. The wedding MUST be held before May 2009.

3. Wedding must be within 2 hours of Iron Mountain, Michigan (more than 2 hours will incur travel expenses.)

4. Submit a ONE page essay on why and how you and your future spouse are UNIQUE and deserve this Unique Experience with Creative Photos by Caroline.

5. Free Wedding Package includes: at least 6 hours of photographer coverage, fine art image editing of photos, online proofing for 60 days, Cd of high resolution images for personal printing preferences, and travel up to 2 hours from Iron Mountain, Michigan (anything more than 2 hours will incur travel costs)

Today

2008-07-21T21:41:00.000-05:00

Today was an awesome day all around. I am currently working on organizing a "Christmas" shoot. I know, its early but I would like to get a sleigh for the family portrait setting! Cross your fingers! Keep checking this blog for the latest happenings for Creative Photos by Caroline

My First Blogging Spot!

2008-07-21T12:13:00.000-05:00

Hello and welcome to Creative Photos by Caroline's Official Blogging Spot! I'm not sure how this goes but I would like to put new information and personal antidotes on here to make my photography business more personal! So here goes!