More In Focus
March, 2009 -  Issue #14
 
In This Issue
Mother's Day Sessions
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to our Blog!
TIP CORNER: Taking Better Birthday Party Pictures
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Welcome! 
It's hard to believe that March is already here.  The snow levels in our yard make it feel much more like January.  As it turns out, that groundhog did know what he was talking about when he predicted another six weeks of winter!  
 

We have enjoyed winter so far, and we have done our best to make the most of it.  BUT, we are ready to move forward and focus on everything Spring has to offer, starting with our Limited Edition Mother's Day Sessions

 
Celebrating Spring birthdays also keeps us busy at this time of year.  Read on to find out how we can help you make your celebration unique and record these special memories. 
 

Finally, we conclude this edition of our newsletter with our Tip Corner.  This month, we are sharing some tips for helping you take better pictures at your next birthday party.

 
Limited Edition Mother's Day Sessions
Now is the perfect time to start thinking about Mother's Day, and the many Mother & Daughter Imageways we can help you celebrate this day with a unique and beautiful gift mom will cherish for years to come.  We are pleased to introduce our Limited Edition Mother's Day Sessions in our studio for only $85.   
  • These sessions are 30 minutes in length and are intended for up to 5 people.
  • You will be provided with 5-10 final images in a password protected on-line gallery from which to make your selections. 
  • You will receive (1) 11x14 wall portrait and (2) 5x7 gift portraits.
There are many different ways you can take advantage of this great opportunity. 
 
  • Celebrate the Generations - Capturing multiple generations in one portrait does not happen often and is really something to cherish.
  • Mommy and Me - This is the perfect way to celebrate you (mom!), who you are today, and your connection with your child(ren). 
  • Daddy and Me - Dad, why not surprise mom with a beautiful portrait of the people she holds most dear?  What a treat for her when you take care of everything!

We are accepting appointments for these sessions from now through April 10th Contact us today to schedule your appointment.  

Happy Birthday!
Birthcake PhotoThere's another reason for us to look forward to Spring - both of our children were born in the Spring so we are always busy with birthday celebrations this time of year.  Being creative, artsy kind of people, we really enjoy planning festive parties and theme parties are favorites of ours!  When we put that much effort into it, it's really important for us to be able to record it and preserve the memories.  As many of you know, that can be hard to do when you are fulfilling so many other roles during the party. 
 
When your next birthday celebration comes around - whether it's a milestone birthday (like your baby's first or YOUR 40th!) or any other birthday in between - let us take care of recording those memories for you.  We can offer a full variety of services beginning with custom photo invitations through the event itself where no detail is too small to capture and finishing off with coordinated thank you notes. 
 

When you spend your time behind the camera, you can miss what's going on all around you.  Your focus should be on enjoying the celebration.  Let us provide you with wonderful memories of what you were able to enjoy once it's over.  Contact us for more information. 

Happy Birthday to our Blog!
We can't believe that it has been a year since we rolled out our blog.  Wow - time certainly flies!  A lot of you have visited it many times and provided us with many compliments.  Thank you! 
 
Don't forget to keep checking back in periodically.  We use the blog to announce special offers and promotions that may not be announced in our newsletter.  Click here to see what we have been up to lately.
TIP CORNER: Taking Great Birthday Party Pictures
As we mentioned above, it can be harder than you think to capture great birthday party pictures - no matter the age of the guest of honor.  With everything you have to do on your list to get ready for the party, pictures often fall near the bottom.  With that in mind, we offer these few tips to help you get some great captures at your next birthday party.
  • Be Prepared:  It may sound silly, but if you wait until the last minute to find your camera, check your batteries, and make sure you have enough film or space on your memory card, it will be too late and you will miss some great captures.  Be sure to check your camera long before the start of your party and get everything you need.
  • Zoom In:  There is usually a lot going on at the party.  When there are too many things captured in the final image, it can be distracting.  Don't be afraid to zoom in close to your subject and have him or her fill your frame. 
  • Candid Shots:  Posed pictures can be great, but candid shots can be so much better.  While it's nice to have Jonny pose for a picture with the wonderful gift Grammy sent from California, the expression Jonny has when he is unwrapping it and seeing it for the first time says so much more. 
  • Be Quick:  Things move fast at parties, so you need to move fast too.  Great captures can be lost while you are trying to figure out the best setting or waiting for the flash to warm up.  Be familiar with your equipment and how to use it quickly and effectively.
Our next newsletter will likely include information on this year's Class of 2010 Senior Representatives.  (Can you believe it?!)  We are excited to be working with some great students in Gorham and Bonny Eagle.  In the meantime, be sure to check our blog for sneak peaks at our Mother's Day Sessions, any new promotions we are offering, and so much more. 
 
Sincerely,
Judianne & Ron Demers
Demers Photography

 

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