When photography is a privilege as much as a pleasure! {Okemos Studio, Lansing Family Photographer, Okemos Photographer, Senior Portraits Lansing, Okemos Newborn Photographer}

So privileged to have photographed 3 generations of one family, running a successful family business!  Mr. Howard Soldan, Sr. started Soldan's Pet Supplies over 60 years ago and now his son Howard now runs the business with his daughter, Nikki.

This session was especially meaningful because they chose to support us, another small business. All of us small businesses need to stick together - without us, what would our communities be like? Imagine always having to shop at big stores where no one knows your name.  We pride ourselves on building relationships with our clients.  We have conversations with you, we know your name, we greet you by name!

Anyway, back to the session - what a pleasure!  You can see the love flow between them all! After the formal poses of the 3 generations - we moved on to do some casual father/daughter portraits. So much fun! We could see that these two love each other so much - and get along so well - what a timeless portrait they'll treasure forever!

Class of 2017 Senior Portrait Season Begins! Save up to $100 in June! {Photography, Senior Portraits, Lansing Photographer, Okemos Studio}

We've said it before, and we'll say it again, you get what you pay for!   Every year we photograph seniors who have already been photographed by someone else and they hate their images.   They thought they could save money by choosing someone who 'has a really nice camera'.   Instead, they've wasted their time and money on a session - and have to start the whole process over with us.  They're thrilled with our portraits and regretfully admit they should have come to us at the beginning.

It's true.  You wouldn't choose amateurs for other important things in your life, why would you do that now?   Senior portraits are really important!  It's the last time your child will be professionally photographed as a young person.   Do it right and choose wisely at the beginning!   Choose quality.  Choose experience.  Choose professionals.   We have a reputation for quality and customer service - let us show you.   You won't regret it!

Call Now to get up to $100 off your package if you're photographed in June!   517-349-3340

April News!  

 

Thank you again to Amber for being such a great model for her Oldham session!   We are privileged to know her. 

Class of 2015 and 2016 seniors - it's that time of year -we start our GREAT spring session special!   Save $100 off a location session - or get 48 free wallets with your package with a Deluxe or Favorite session at the studio.  Call 517-349-3340 for details.

Class of 2015- Aaack!  When is your open house?  Have you ordered your invitations yet?   Come on in and we will show you samples and discuss the different options.   Turn around time is less than 2 weeks, but you have to allow time for mailing -so it's best to come in SOON!  

BOX sessions!  It bears repeating - we are the ONLY studio in Okemos, Michigan, The MIDWEST, that offers these sessions!   Come on in if you have questions, or to see what we are even talking about!  

As lways, thank you for reading and for your interest in Okemos Studio!

Fall Family, Christmas & Card specials! Doing Press Release Portraits the Right Way. {Okemos/Lansing, MI photographer - children, family portraits}

Producing a monthly newsletter - how easy is that?   Seriously - just write up some stuff and post it out there.
Well, if you've ever been responsible to produce one, you have no idea.  Every month you have to come up with some relevant news and write about it in a hopefully somewhat clever way.  You then have to make sure to include the timely specials, feature new images, save it in 3 formats and post it to no less than 6 websites.   Oh, and on time - hopefully - every month.
There have been times when I have a plan for the day and then realize it's the 5th of the month and I haven't done a newsletter yet.  Drop everything!
This post is case-in-point.  Done last week, October's news is finally getting to the blog.   No, I don't post every month, but I wanted to this month to feature a couple of things. 
First, we're having our annual Fall Family Sale - save 20% off family portrait packages for session done in October!   This is a great chance to get that family portrait you've been meaning to do - and maybe even get a few Christmas presents - And save some $ in the process!   We're open to idea - so please give Rosalyn or Kathi a call and we'll help you plan the perfect portrait.
Secondly - Press Release Portraits - Please, please, please - do them right or don't do them at all!   I have seen So Many business cards or websites featuring a photo of someone taken against a wall (cement block, even), with bad lighting and bad shadows.   Or, they've taken it themselves - maybe even outside - and removed the background - badly - using their rudimentary Photoshop skills.   Pardon the pun, but is this the image you want to put forth to your clients?  Do you want them to think you take the cheapest, easiest way to do your business, or that you take the time to do things right?   Trust professionals to give you the professional image you need to succeed!   Call us with your questions and ideas and we'll help you achieve the right look for you.   In a hurry?  High and low resolution images can be ready in just a few days!  Call 517-349-3340 today!

Box Sessions - Exclusive to Okemos, Michigan and Beyond?- {Lansing Photographer, Okemos Studio, Box Portraits}

    What is that old quote?  Success is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration?  It's true.  What's a good idea if you don't actually do something about it?   Here is a perfect example:  Our Box sessions - inspired by an article about another photographer halfway across the country, we decided to make our own to offer this crazy, fun, unique portrait idea.
    Thankfully Ron has a great talent for building things and he came up with a design and built our box, all within a relatively short time span.   Really, probably one of the quickest ideas to come to fruition at the studio, ever!
    What is the Box, exactly?  Well, I guess you could call it a Cube, too.   But, it's just as the name  suggests, it's a big wooden box that people can climb right into.   It fits 4 people, as you see below, and could probably fit 5 if there were enough little people.  :-)   Pets are always welcome to the studio, too, if you want to include the entire family!
 

Oldham Project - [Okemos Studio - children/family - photographer]

This lovely lady, Peggy, is one of our Oldham Project participants.  Our photographer, Katie, had the privilege of visiting Peggy's home to photograph her in front of the beautiful flowers she had on her front porch.  
For those not familiar with the Oldham Project, here is a little info, found at www.theoldhamproject.org:

The Oldham Project began as a thought after the funeral of a second sister to die of cancer. Named for these sisters who fought valiant, courageous fights but eventually succumbed to breast cancer, and a third sister, who has ultimately saved her life with preventative surgery — the Oldham Project was conceived to document the lives of everyone who is fighting a battle for their lives. It is a tribute to them and their strength and courage.
In 2008, The Oldham Project became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to providing free portrait sessions to those suffering from life threatening or terminal illnesses. Families in our community are suffering the loss of a loved one each and every day. Through this organization, we offer these fine portraits FREE of charge so that their memory may be kept alive for generations to come. 

Since the Oldham Project's purpose is to document the lives of these participants, we ask each person if they'd like to be photographed with anything special.  Something that they would like others to remember them for.   Peggy was proud of her flowers - and her motorcycle - so a session at home was a must!   Katie enjoyed her session - and her homemade chocolate chip cookies - and I think Peggy enjoyed it, too.  :-)