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| ©Marcia Mauskopf 2012 |
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| ©Marcia Mauskopf 2012 |
Friday, May 04, 2012
Sneak Peek ~ Bully(s) For You
I recently spent a just delightful afternoon photographing two bulldogs in the Willo neighborhood of Phoenix. I'm not sure what I enjoyed more, the home and surrounding streets or playing with the dogs and their owners. Willo is an historic district of beautifully landscaped cottages and bulldogs, well let's just say they are characters...here is a sneak peek of that lovely afternoon.
Friday, February 10, 2012
New Props ~~ TuTu to You!
You know, I am a sucker for soft props...I always love to work with different things to create completely new images. I found this beautiful brand new Newborn size Tutu and got it for a steal, so couldn't wait to tell you about it.
I found it at Kid To Kid on Tatum and Thunderbird in Phoenix. I've driven by for years and never gone in, so it was a wonderful treat to find such a large and well organized re-sale kids store. Best part? They have a huge selection of headbands, flower clips, and the cutest tutus in a variety of sizes. The staff was so warm and helpful and I really enjoyed my visit there.
As you may well know, I make most of my own soft props to ensure originality for my clients, but I have to say that I will definitely visiting back here...
.....because a girl can't have too many tutus.
I found it at Kid To Kid on Tatum and Thunderbird in Phoenix. I've driven by for years and never gone in, so it was a wonderful treat to find such a large and well organized re-sale kids store. Best part? They have a huge selection of headbands, flower clips, and the cutest tutus in a variety of sizes. The staff was so warm and helpful and I really enjoyed my visit there.
As you may well know, I make most of my own soft props to ensure originality for my clients, but I have to say that I will definitely visiting back here...
.....because a girl can't have too many tutus.
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| ©Marcia The Art of Photography 2012 |
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Wildflower Portraits
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One of the most beautiful ways to photograph children is taking them out to play in the flower fields. I'm looking forward to the sessions I get to do this month in flowers like these.
Make the most of our short wildflower season with a portrait of your child amidst the blossoms.
ACI 2012 National Child Portrait Contest in progress now. Grand Prize: $1500 Mastercard Gift Card. Up to 12 years old eligible. Contact Marcia The Art of Photography for details and to reserve your child's Limited Edition Session.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Limited Edition? Premiere Portrait? What's The Difference?
Photographer's price lists differ as much as photographers styles, so it's important to understand what you are getting when you shop for your family portrait.
Here at my studio, I offer two different levels of portraits. Because customers so often become clients for life with me, it's important to know the difference in these levels and what works best for your family.
Premiere Portrait Sessions allow for up to two hours photography time, giving you the opportunity for fully exploring all the different family relationships and multiple clothing changes and/or locations. Premiere Prints offer full retouching and finishing from hard mounts with texture and protective spray, to the most luxurious and contemporary options in home decor.
Limited Edition Sessions are offered during sale events through out the year. It is a way to have the photography you love at a price you'll adore. Limited Edition sessions are generally 30 minutes photography time to capture the basics for your family portrait. Prints are offered as package priced economy prints, with basic retouch only.
Our current Limited Edition Offer is in conjunction with the ACI ADORABLE Child Portrait Contest, February 2, 2012 - May 1, 2012. For children 12 and under, $89 Limited Edition Session and automatic entry into contest. ACI is offering $7500 in prizes throughout several categories with top prize of a $1500 Mastercard gift card. Please contact Marcia The Art of Photography for full details.
Here at my studio, I offer two different levels of portraits. Because customers so often become clients for life with me, it's important to know the difference in these levels and what works best for your family.
Premiere Portrait Sessions allow for up to two hours photography time, giving you the opportunity for fully exploring all the different family relationships and multiple clothing changes and/or locations. Premiere Prints offer full retouching and finishing from hard mounts with texture and protective spray, to the most luxurious and contemporary options in home decor.
Limited Edition Sessions are offered during sale events through out the year. It is a way to have the photography you love at a price you'll adore. Limited Edition sessions are generally 30 minutes photography time to capture the basics for your family portrait. Prints are offered as package priced economy prints, with basic retouch only.
Our current Limited Edition Offer is in conjunction with the ACI ADORABLE Child Portrait Contest, February 2, 2012 - May 1, 2012. For children 12 and under, $89 Limited Edition Session and automatic entry into contest. ACI is offering $7500 in prizes throughout several categories with top prize of a $1500 Mastercard gift card. Please contact Marcia The Art of Photography for full details.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012
2012 ACI ADORABLE National Child Portrait Contest Starts NOW!
It's here once again! $7500 in prizes nationally, entry included with every child portrait booked here at Marcia The Art of Photography during the contest period. Special pricing, too. Doesn't get much better than that, huh!
Hope to see your child in front of my lens, soon ;-)
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
101 Goals in 1001 Days - A Progress Report
So, it's about a week and a half into this new round of goals and I wanted to share what I have done so far. I'm finding this time around that not as many people are familiar with this program and how it works but are impressed that I am doing it and overwhelmed at the thought of starting themselves...I find that it is easy and more effective than anything else I have done toward achieving goals. So here is where I am at.
Completely Done:
#100 Release 20 Christmas Ornaments
#65 Get Buddha Statue set up in backyard
#91 Build LinkedIn contact list to 500
#53 Get on Etsy Before my friend does.
In Progress:
#2 Read Prosperity Bible
I am in a Mastermind group that is studying and discussing chapter by chapter.
#5 Have a friend over for coffee or meal 6 times in 6 month period
I've had one friend over for lunch and plans with three more over the next two weeks.
#36 Print 3 new canvases for gallery\public display
Printed a 16x24 of one of my favorite little clients, Maggie.
#74 5 beauty visits in one year period
I'm so bad about self care and want to be better. Got hair done last week and was gifted
with a certificate for a facial, so that takes care of two and three to go.
As you can see within the first month I should have at least five goals accomplished and while it is a big list on track to have most done in the 1001 days. I'll keep you posted as to how I do and where I am.
Completely Done:
#100 Release 20 Christmas Ornaments
#65 Get Buddha Statue set up in backyard
#91 Build LinkedIn contact list to 500
#53 Get on Etsy Before my friend does.
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| Still needs a bit more landscaping but at least it's out of the garage. ©marciaphoto.com |
In Progress:
#2 Read Prosperity Bible
I am in a Mastermind group that is studying and discussing chapter by chapter.
#5 Have a friend over for coffee or meal 6 times in 6 month period
I've had one friend over for lunch and plans with three more over the next two weeks.
#36 Print 3 new canvases for gallery\public display
Printed a 16x24 of one of my favorite little clients, Maggie.
#74 5 beauty visits in one year period
I'm so bad about self care and want to be better. Got hair done last week and was gifted
with a certificate for a facial, so that takes care of two and three to go.
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| I'm so happy about this...it's hung right across from where I work so that I see it all the time. ©marciaphoto.com |
As you can see within the first month I should have at least five goals accomplished and while it is a big list on track to have most done in the 1001 days. I'll keep you posted as to how I do and where I am.
Monday, December 05, 2011
101 Goals in 1001 Days 12/2/11
A few years ago I participated in a program called 101 Goals in 1001 Days and I found it so valuable that at the conclusion I wanted to do it again. While I accomplished only (only?) 55 of the goals I found that I got more done in a focused manner than at any other time of life so I find myself here again. I wanted to share my list with you. There are a couple of goals that were very personal and have been dropped from the list and already I have gotten one done. Here is my list in the hope that it will inspire you to reach for the stars and capture the moon. I'll post photos as I accomplish each goal but don't laugh at the quality because have Crackberry, will travel and will most likely use it ;-)
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| Goal # 100 Release 20 Christmas Ornaments. There's a bit more than that here going to Goodwill. |
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