DeLaRosa Photography Studio

How to Start a Photography Business Classes

2011-04-26T11:45:00.004-04:00

You are invited to participate in a 5 class seminar on How to start a photography business!

Classes begin in May!

Learn how to eliminate years off of the learning curve from someone that has "been there...done that..." and learn what works!

http://startyourphotographybusiness.blogspot.com

limited class size.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES IN RALEIGH AREA

2011-02-04T18:14:00.005-05:00

I can't believe that an entire month has gone by since I closed the photography studio. My close friends know the real reason, and later this year, I'll share more. However, for now, I have spent January teaching other photographers and aspiring photographers about the business and other aspects of photography. With 15 years of experience (studio and location portraits, weddings all over the country, action sports, little kids sports teams, fashion shows and modeling portfolios...along with a great seminar for the Professional Photographers of NC...just to name a few on my resume), I have A LOT of knowledge to share. I've learned from the best in the world!
If you are an aspiring photographer wanting just to talk about "what it's really like" earning a living as a portrait/wedding photographer, to a new studio owner (retail or home based/boutique) trying to understand the cycles of various types of photography and how to keep cash flowing, or even an established photographer that could use some new ideas....I am available for private consultations on a limited basis. All clients are confidential along with what is discussed.
Warning:"Newbies" or those hoping or starting to open a photography studio will learn the truth about how to make a living as a photographer. It is possible, but you learn the business aspect of this profession. WE WILL NOT BE DISCUSSING HOW TO USE YOUR CAMERA OR PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES!
Contact me, Carol DeLaRosa at delarosastudio@yahoo.com

Happy New Year!

2010-12-29T18:15:00.006-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone!
As I am completing various orders, I am also packing up the studio.
After 15 years, I am closing DeLaRosa Photography Studio!
I want to thank the thousands of people that have been a part of my photographic career and help create some treasured memories! So many fun memories and families that have touched my life. I thank you for a great time!
I've seen babies grow into teens...2nd graders have their high school senior portraits created with me...had seniors have me photograph their weddings and then newborns...and all of the multigenerational families squeeze into the studio....and sadly, some images used in obituary pages of the newspaper. This past year alone, the traveling all over to various locations and being outside of the studio was fun and quite entertaining!
The studio telephone lines are no longer available, but I will occasionally be checking the studio email account. So please keep in touch, and I'm sure I'll see you around church and school!
I hope you have a very safe and Blessed New Year!
(And if you need a referral for a new photographer, please let me know....I have been a part of the BEST photographers in the area and can lead you in the right direction.)
Love and thanks,
Carol DeLaRosa
delarosastudio@yahoo.com

Happy nEW yEAR!

2010-12-29T18:15:00.001-05:00

Last 2.5 Weeks of 2010!

2010-12-10T19:36:00.002-05:00

As we end 2010, we will make it easier for you over the holiday season and bring the studio to your home! Lights and backdrops too!
While the kids are home from school, and relatives are visiting, we can create many combinations in your own setting. Let's get every generation together and make this holiday a season to remember!
Available now until December 29...contact us at delarosastudio@yahoo.com for specials AND how to get a cd of all of your images!

There's Still Time!

2010-11-26T15:02:00.001-05:00

Happy Holidays!
Contact DeLaRosa Photography NOW to schedule! Read details below!

FALL PORTRAITS AVAILABLE NOW!

2010-11-19T11:05:00.006-05:00

There is still time to have your portrait created for the holidays!

THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 & 21st

PLUS THANKSGIVING WEEK

when everyone is visiting or back from college.

ANY TRIANGLE OUTSIDE LOCATION OR STUDIO SESSIONS

(the leaves are still available this weekend!)

ONLY $350 includes a studio or outdoor session

for the immediate family, or just the kids,

PLUS the digital files of up to 10 images!

Create up to 8x10 tabletop images PLUS Holiday cards and gifts

from wherever you want! AS MANY AS YOU WANT!

THIS OFFER IS AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 29, 2010

HOWEVER, CONTACT THE STUDIO NOW

TO RESERVE YOUR SESSION.

Basic retouching, inside of your home with studio lights, wall portraits,
and / or multi-generational family sessions available for an additional fee.

919.846.1986

delarosastudio@yahoo.com

PLEASE LEAVE AN EVENING TELEPHONE NUMBER TOO IF WE NEED TO REACH YOU FOR AN IMMEDIATE WEEKEND SESSION

St. Francis Church Directory Ad

2010-09-30T13:54:00.003-04:00

How many parishioners do you recognize from the back cover of the
St. Francis Church Directory?
WIN A $100 studio gift card!
Email DeLaRosa Photography Studio with the names of people on the
St.Francis of Assisi back cover by December 31, 2010.
The person that recognizes the most people wins!
(If it a tie, or several people have the same amount, a random drawing will be made.)
Watch the blog for the winner!
email: delarosastudio@yahoo.com
subject: blog contest

JUST FOR READING THIS BLOG:

THANK YOU
and email the studio to receive a 1/2 price certificate for the remaining sessions available in 2010 (October-December, including the 3 days before and after Thanksgiving and Christmas, either studio, your home, or favorite location).

School Portrait Days

2010-09-03T13:55:00.003-04:00

Our Annual School Portrait Days are coming!
Scheduling for Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11, 2010!
Each September, families of school aged kids from PreK to 11th grade choose DeLaRosa's to provide them with school portraits they would be proud to hand out to their friends and family. Yes, you still need to have the photo taken by your school required photographer to be in the yearbook, but why buy images that look like everyone else in the school?
Collections available from $50!
Email the studio to receive an advertisement and more information. Scheduling every 20 minutes.
(Bonus: $50 credit to use on upcoming Family and Sibling Sessions. Perfect for the holiday cards and gifts!)

Kimmy's Senior Portraits at DeLaRosa Photography

2010-07-28T23:01:00.004-04:00

Here's Kimmy!
Super young lady!
Had a fabulous session with this emerging, award winning artist!

BAILEE Class of 2011 VIDEO

2010-07-27T23:41:00.005-04:00

This was a FUN session! I remember mentioning this past winter that I wanted to have a session in the corn fields and Bailee said that she knew (Farmer) Mr. Page! He was such a nice man helping us out (moving hay that was taller than us...see image above) and letting us run wild on his farm! (Notice Bailee in heels on the video!)
What do you think? Where do you want your REAL Senior Portraits created?
We still have sessions available BEFORE you go back to school next month.
Leave a comment!

Class of 2011 Videos!

2010-07-19T22:39:00.003-04:00

LOOK AT THE VIDEOS IN THE POSTS BELOW!!!
STARTING Tuesday, July 27, 2010, check here each late night and see who has a High School Senior Portrait video created from DeLaRosa Photography! We now have enough to share one new high school senior video each night until school begins! (They will be posted in NO particular order!)
Fun locations have been everywhere this summer: The Farm, NC STATE Arboritum, Falls Lake hiking path (two miles in!), Chapel Hill, and the garbage pickup area in back of the studio!
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE LOCATION GOING TO BE FOR A DELAROSA PHOTOGRAPHY ALL-ACCESS-SENIOR-PASS, complete with 2-4 hours of The Best Senior Photography Experience Ever!
There's still time to book a morning or afternoon session in August (at half price!)! Go to www.TheSeniorTruth.com and become a fan of I KNOW THE SENIOR TRUTH on facebook!
Toss that "additional clothing change" at your mugshot school photographer and bring anything and everything you want for a Real Senior Portrait Experience!
See you here tomorrow!
We've got lots of seniors to share!

GET UP!

2010-07-02T23:42:00.000-04:00

Class of 2011 DeLaRosa Dream Team!

2010-07-02T21:32:00.005-04:00

Introducing The Class of 2011 DeLaRosa Dream Team!
Comprised of 15 Seniors from seven different area High Schools!
First photographed this past winter inside the studio for their individual images, and then most of them showed up at 8:30am on an early spring morning (before our publication deadline!) for our group images at the lake. Locate any of these teens or their families and see them in our 40 page booklet about The Senior Truth!
Don't know The Senior Truth about your mugshot school mandatory place?
See the website www.TheSeniorTruth.com or become a fan on Facebook at
I Know The Senior Truth.....pass this on to everyone!
DeLaRosa Photography still has a few July morning or afternoon sessions available
(SPECIAL 1/2 price sessions AND $50 portrait bonus!)
Contact: delarosastudio@yahoo.com

Senior Photography of Heather

2010-06-27T12:36:00.004-04:00

Heather came in this week for a double session: getting both her High School Senior Portraits created AND Headshots for other uses! We had a blast!

RALEIGH SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO

2010-06-24T21:26:00.003-04:00

Do you recognize any of these teens?
All Senior Sessions at DeLaRosa Photography can receive their own video from their All-Access-Senior-Pass this summer!
FACEBOOK: I Know The Senior Truth and get a 1/2 price summer session!
Read about your mandatory mugshot yearbook place!

NC BEACH PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

2010-06-22T10:10:00.004-04:00

What a fun session!
We spent Friday night at Corolla, NC, Outer Banks, with the Perkins Family!
Enclosing just a few of the many wonderful images created!
If you are getting your family together (beach or local) this summer, schedule a fun family session with DeLaRosa Photography!
delarosastudio@yahoo.com

Senior #1: Class of 2011

2010-06-16T21:41:00.009-04:00

It's going to be a crazy summer of seniors... as each senior will probably want one of our Senior Video Slideshows of their favorite 50 images set to music, besides Facebook images, a spot on this blog, and the general albums, gift portraits and the ever popular pocket portraits!
I can't guarantee each senior will be posted that evening of their session, but I had to start with Janesha today. These images are straight from the camera, no color corrections yet and no extra artwork or retouching (NOT THAT SHE NEEDS ANY OF THIS!).
I really had a great time with her! Inside, and around the studio.
I try to give every Teen a great Experience!

This was one of the very few times in the past 15 years that I've been a professional photographer, that a client gave me a special experience after their session.
I had commented on how beautiful I thought the gowns from India are, and Janesha's Mom (Sapna) had brought five outfits for me to try on! I was hesitant at first...I wanted to make sure that I was not being disrespectful. Being a freckled face, very light skinned, red haired Polish/Hungarian American woman...was I "allowed" to wear such beautiful gowns that are worn by the women of India? They said that they love it when any woman wears their gowns.(Even an old lady like me!)
Well, let me tell you...besides looking luxurious, the material so soft...it is sooooooooooooooo comfortable! No Spanx needed ladies!
I am actually enclosing a few images of me, taken by Janesha and her sister Valina.
Plus a special image with their Mom, Sapna (we'll call my stylist!).
I had five different kinds of clothing...the blue shirt with my jeans is called a Kurti, then there's the Lengha, Salwar Kameez, and the brown is a Churidaar. I'll post more on my Facebook Page (DeLaRosa Photography Studio) soon!
THANK YOU LADIES FOR SUCH A TREAT!

It was a great opportunity, and I felt soooooo beautiful!

ANIMAL EMPATHY

2010-06-16T21:12:00.009-04:00

What a session!

The band Animal Empathy and I had a BLAST in an open field off the side of a country road... a county over. Many onlookers! They really are a great set of guys...funny, smart, and took direction well , as I tried to be quick (I was afraid the authorities might stop over!). Their PR and cd cover pics...so many to choose from! Enclosing a few...Thanks, Issac, Trevor and Paul!
If you are a SENIOR, you can use this session as one of your BONUS Buddy Sessions with DeLaRosa
Photography Studios All-Access-Pass!

School's Out For Summer!

2010-06-07T09:58:00.004-04:00

It's time to schedule your Senior Portraits Class of 2011! IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE SENIOR TRUTH ABOUT YOUR "OFFICIAL MANDATORY SCHOOL YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHER", GO TO www.TheSeniorTruth and Facebook: "I Know The Senior Truth".
DeLaRosa Photography is now scheduling a morning and afternoon session from June 9-August 25, 2010.
One to four hours BOTH in the studio and any location you want! Schedule any June session for 1/2 price PLUS $100 portrait credit! Any July session and get a 1/2 price session and $50 portrait credit. (August: 1/2 price session only). See the DeLaRosa Models from 7 different high schools below? Ask to see their books!
Contact DeLaRosa Photography Studio at delarosastudio@yahoo.com

It's Time to Schedule Your Summer Senior Portraits!

2010-05-27T10:35:00.002-04:00

Here are the first 15 for the Class of 2011!
They represent 7 schools in the Raleigh area.
If you would like DeLaRosa Photography to photograph your Senior Portraits, go to the facebook page: I KNOW THE SENIOR TRUTH and read all of the details in the DISCUSSIONS section. Your Yearbook School Photographer IS NOT YOUR SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER! Early summer sessions 1/2 price & bonus images (up to $100!).CALL NOW! Only 55 weekdays of summer sessions!
919-846-1986 delarosastudio@yahoo.com

Appointment Reminder

2010-05-13T09:17:00.002-04:00

APPOINTMENT UPDATE:
We have several session times available over the next few weekends
(including Sundays, and two on Memorial Day)
for the Portrait of your Family, First Holy Communion child/family,
Graduates, and Grandparents!

We know you have been procrastinating
(for various reasons)
on contacting us,
however,
time is of the essence!
You know how important this portrait is to your family.
Pets are invited too!
At least create it now, while everyone is home or visiting, and we'll shelve it for Holiday Cards if you want to review them later.

We have a session available (studio or location!) for you.
No more excuses.
Your family is a priority.

Once June 9th hits, it's a Summer of Seniors, at the studio (and everywhere
they want to travel!).
If you are, or have, an incoming senior, let us know now!
Only 2 senior sessions per day! (1-4 hours)
You do not have to use your Official School Place for your REAL images, just yearbook mugshot.
ASK US FOR DETAILS!

delarosastudio@yahoo.com
919.846.1986
Carol DeLaRosa
(Become a fan on Facebook: DeLaRosa Photography AND I Know The Senior Truth!)

Another Beauty!

2010-05-04T10:54:00.004-04:00

If you follow us on Facebook, here is the third in the GUESS WHO SERIES
written earlier today.
Here she is!
I had the privilege of photographing "Little Miss C" again!
I can't believe that I first photographed her at the age of one.
(An adorable nine-panel series is on their wall!)
Now a cute, fun, happy little second grader, C and I had a fun session! Enclosing a few images that they want to share with their families all over the world.

VOTE FOR US!

2010-05-04T10:32:00.004-04:00

Do you see the silver and blue BIZVOTES.COM on the right hand side of this column?
If you have the opportunity, I would love and appreciate a vote from you!
(only one vote per location). As of today, we are #1!

Go to "Raleigh, services, photographers" at
www.bizvotes.com

THANK YOU!

Do you recognize this family?

2010-05-04T09:48:00.003-04:00

The McCrorie Family went to the extremes for their family portrait session!
It started last year when I photographed "E" for her 8th grade graduation image for her lifetime series we have been creating (she was a cute 2nd grader for her First Holy Communion portrait many years ago, now she's a gorgeous young woman). Anyway, I explained that it was time to create a real family portrait (church directory photos are not what I consider "real family portraits"). So, a few days later, Regina called and explained that she wanted her husband to grow his hair out for this image. This was a first for me, as I thought the man was naturally bald, plus people usually ask me to ADD hair!
So, the process began...and look...real hair! (And I must add, he didn't even have a bald spot!)
We had a great time at their backyard and the beautiful lake surrounding their subdivision.
Do you now recognize the Dad? He is the owner of www.trianglegutters.com
I was told that Bill had a "shaving party" immediately after this session. Maybe we'll see an image posted to our new Facebook Page.

First Holy Communion Portrait Preview of the twins

2010-05-04T09:26:00.003-04:00

M & M came in to have their First Holy Communion Portraits created.
We had a blast at this session.
As you can see, each one of these girls is adorable!
Enclosing a few images, enjoy!
Oh, it's not to late to to schedule Communion portraits with the special offer.

Are You About to Graduate?

2010-04-27T12:39:00.003-04:00

Is Your Child (or You) About To Graduate?

College? High School? Grade School? K or Preschool?

NOW IS THE TIME TO CREATE YOUR

FAMILY PORTRAIT!

This is your family's history...it is a moment that must be preserved!

YOU WILL NEVER GET THIS TIME BACK AGAIN

DON'T REGRET MISSING THIS EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR FAMILY

STOP THE EXCUSES!

TOO BUSY?

We all are. Just need about an hour.

MAKE THIS A PRIORITY.

In the studio, location, or your backyard.

You need to create this before they leave the nest!

Weeknights and weekend sessions available.

Now scheduling May until August sessions.

Pets welcome too!

DON'T LIKE YOUR SIZE/SHAPE?

We know lighting, colors for your to wear, and more that will flatter you..That's why you select a professional for this!

ANY OTHER ISSUE?

Let's chat!

BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO

CALL OR CLICK & SCHEDULE

YOUR SESSION FOR MAY OR JUNE 2010

AND RECEIVE A FREE $100 FAMILY SESSION PLUS A SURPRISE!

[Current Senior Families with All-Access-Senior-Passes will receive a free session

PLUS the extra surpise ($250 value!)]

919.846.1986

delarosastudio@yahoo.com

delarosaphotography.blogspot.com

BECOME OUR FAN ON FACEBOOK NOW!

READ ABOUT OUR AFTER PROM PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

SCHEDULED IN MAY PLUS EXCLUSIVE OFFERS!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

2010-04-19T13:41:00.003-04:00

I've been on the telephone with several people this morning, and the same question seems to come up.
"How much is this going to cost?"
First, we charge a SESSION FEE for the time and talent of your photographer, along with a presentation session (usually within 48 hours of being photographed). Studio sessions are $95 per hour, and location is $150 per hour. Our "limited edition" sets are much less. Every so often, you will see session fees on "special" during a certain period of time. Sign up at delarosastudio@yahoo.com and we'll send you email special events.
THEN YOU INVEST IN THE IMAGES YOU DESIRE.
We have collections and a-la-carte.
Tabletop images (any size 8x10 or smaller, mounted, retouched if needed, and individually boxed...not the cut up/in an envelope kind from grade school) range from $95 each to $35 each when you invest in ten of that favorite image.
Since I have been photographing people (professionally) for the past fifteen years, I now have clients that have been with me for ten years and more.
Please don't let a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME MILESTONE pass...you can't get it back. Before you know it, IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, the kids will be off to college.
Avoid the "price", as your images are PRICELESS. This time in your life is priceless.
I LOVE GOING DOWN THE STAIRS EACH DAY AND SEEING MY 4 CHILDREN at the ages of 6, 4, 2, and new on the Wall Portrait.
Now they are in High School and beyond!
Even if you have "older children", DO IT NOW...WHILE EVERYONE IS HEALTHY, and in town. If the Grandparents are close by, or visiting soon, SCHEDULE A SESSION. You can't get this time back!
Trust me, these images will be more valuable to you as the years go by.
Call or click now, and tell us that you read this LONG BLOG POST and we will give you a FREE HOUR.
(Limited time offer...not available on High School Seniors).
Blessings,
cd

Special Offer Extended!

2010-04-08T09:08:00.005-04:00

If you have received a First Holy Communion postcard and just noticed that the extra special offer has expired...please call and mention that you read a note on the blog stating that the offer has been extended! Call or click NOW to schedule, and be photographed prior to May 1st for this extension.

First Holy Communion for Diocese of Raleigh

2010-03-29T10:16:00.008-04:00

The postcards are in the mail to hundreds of families throughout the Diocese of Raleigh!
If you are a teacher or Faith Formation Director and would like us to inform your class/school, please contact the studio today!

Since DeLaRosa Photography is a custom studio, only one session per hour is scheduled. With so many hours are available in a day, it is suggested that you call or email the studio NOW to schedule your child's session. With the exception of Good Friday until Easter Sunday, appointments are available during the weekdays (Spring Break), weeknights and weekends. If you schedule early enough, you may have your gift portraits back in time for that special day!

As stated on the postcard...contact the studio by April 7th and receive an extra set of pocket portraits, along with your session as our gift for you! ($95 session value)

JUNIORS NEEDED FOR 2011 SENIOR MODELS

2010-03-05T09:00:00.006-05:00

We are now selecting current High School Juniors to become SpokesModels for the Class of 2011!
Mini-sessions for upcoming advertisements are being scheduled.
Call or email the studio NOW to find out how to apply!
We limit the number of SpokesModels in each school and soooooooooo many teens want these positions.
Contact: delarosastudio@yahoo.com or call 919.846.1986
www.delarosaphoto.com

Another Auction Prize Available

2010-03-01T11:09:00.010-05:00

We just wanted to let you know that we have donated another online auction prize! A custom one hour session and $500 wall portrait to Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, NC. Anyone is able to bid, from today until March 13, 2010.
If you would like your nonprofit organization/school to receive a prize from DeLaRosa Photography Studio, please let us know about your event/organization and we'll consider it. We do limit the number of prizes we give out each year, however, as generous as we are, we have donated over $10,000 worth of prizes over the past couple of years!
To participate in Cardinal Gibbons Online auction, go to www.cghsnc.org and click Online Auction at the top left corner!

IMPORTANT NOTE: I AM WRITING THIS IN BETWEEN SESSIONS AT OUR STATE CONVENTION FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. There are a few new items I saw at the trade show that I want to offer at the studio (Canvas Wraps!) and want to know if anyone would like to be a model (or Family!)and receive one of these new types of Wall portraits AT HALF PRICE.(I will create another as a sample in our studio gallery). You will also receive a FREE SESSION (up to an hour, $95 value) and special price on our regular line of products. Please email or call the studio to set up a session for March and I will check back with you in between sessions. I CAN ONLY OFFER THIS TO THE FIRST THREE THAT RESERVE A SESSION! (First Holy Communion, Family, Baby, Senior, Child/Children. DADS:This is the Perfect Mothers Day Gift!
Call 919.846.1986 or email
delarosastudio @yahoo.com

www.delarosaphoto.com for THE SENIOR TRUTH about your High School Senior Portraits!

Kieron's First Holy Communion Session

2010-02-23T09:08:00.007-05:00

I can't believe I have another "baby" making his First Holy Communion this year! He's not really "mine", but he has been here at the studio since he was an infant! (Actually, Kieron's wall portrait is still up at the studio...an all-time favorite!) Did you know that he has a little sister?
I'm copying a note from Kieron's Mom:

"Our first experience with DeLaRosa Photography was in 1999. After a thorough search throughout Raleigh for a wedding photographer to capture the joy of our wedding day, we both were confident that Carol (DeLaRosa) would meet our expectations. She did that and more, catching things that we didn't see that day. Our album and bridal portrait take our breath away each time we look at them.
After our first child was born, we again called on DeLaRosa Photography to document this life changing event.
Today we walked in the studio to have our son's First Holy Communion portraits taken. The first thing Carol did was show Kieron his first portrait that she took of him seven years ago. That was the perfect start to an awesome session.
We love our family photographer." Shannon L.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
WHY DO WE NEED TO CONTACT THE STUDIO NOW FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PORTRAIT SESSIONS?
Answer:
Even though your child's Sacrament may not be for a few months away, DeLaRosa Photography Studio is a custom studio. This means that we are open by appointment only, and each session is reserved for about an hour of time, in which a couple of dozen images are created using several backgrounds or our outside garden area. The studio is known throughout the Diocese of Raleigh, which has several thousand children receiving this Sacrament. Because our "prime time sessions" (Saturday, early-release days and spring/Easter break, or even the day of Holy Communion) book up QUICKLY, we request that you contact us NOW, even if you want a session a few months out, if you have a preference for a certain day and date. We like to keep our clients EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH OUR SERVICES AVAILABLE, and we know you and your child's schedules are quite hectic.
PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL US NOW!
Ask about our special offers!

Hannah's First Holy Communion Portraits

2010-02-16T08:33:00.008-05:00

Little Miss Hannah came in to have her First Holy Communion Portrait created. Hannah has always had a terrific smile and personality! I can't believe that I have made her portraits since she was tiny! I found an early image of Hannah (see on this post). It seems like yesterday that I was watching her take baby steps, then running all over the studio! She is becoming a beautiful young lady!

A Favorite First Holy Communion Session

2010-02-11T11:35:00.010-05:00

As I continue to organize the new studio office (Did you hear, we're now on Six Forks Road in "Uptown Raleigh"), I am coming across so many First Holy Communion children images. This is Gwen, a little lady from last year, and she is such a super person! I still see her at church on Sundays, and she always has a smile on and says HI! (She has great parents too!) From the photos above and below this post, you can see that a little girls First Holy Communion Session is almost like a mini-Bridal Session. From entering the studio, to their own private dressing room, then photographing with multiple backgrounds (or even going to our outside garden area), then getting a goodie bag...it's quite the experience! They enjoy returning to see themselves projected up larger than life and deciding on their favorite images for gift portraits to albums or even mini-brag books. (The boys have fun too, except that they don't have the bows and veils to play with!)

So I started photographing this years First Holy Communion children! They should be posted soon!
If you would like information on sessions or even coming to your Church that day, email us now.
Please note that each custom session is reserved for about an hour, and images are back within 3-6 weeks (wall portraits and albums are usually the 6 weeks). Sessions are by appointment only, and are available on days off of school, including holidays/spring break and early release days, along with weekends. These fill up quite quickly, so contact us now so you can get a session that's not after school.

Become a FOLLOWER of this blog (SEE RIGHT CORNER)and receive a complimentary session AND one tabletop image!
If you are a Director of Religious Education/Faith Formation OR Teacher and would like us the mail or email your class with this special offer, please contact the studio now (as the Diocese of Raleigh has thousands of second graders and as a custom studio, we only have so much time available!)

As I search for "old" communion portraits, I'll create a collage or slideshow and see if you recognize any of these once second graders (remember, this is my 15th year in business, so some of these children may now be young adults!)

The Past 15 Days Have Been Crazy!

2010-02-01T12:22:00.006-05:00

Here's a general overview...more details to follow!
5:00pm, Saturday, January 16, 2010
Fifteen gorgeous 16 year old's step out of a limo to start Ms. Krysta G.'s 16th Birthday Party
Event here at the studio. (We're waiting on a few model releases from several parents, so for now, here is the birthday girl and her sister!) The ultimate Buddy/BFF Session before heading out to eat!

6:15pm, Saturday, January 16, 2010
My Moving Men arrive and we load up the Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC, Studio onto the moving van!
The rest is a blur, however, everything was in the Six Forks Road, Raleigh, Studio by the next day!
Boxes EVERYWHERE!
On an organizational time crunch, as my first clients to be photographed at the NEW STUDIO are set for the following weekend.
6:30pm, Friday, January 22, 2010
Deliver St.Francis Youth Basketball Orders to the Sports Director
(yes, in less than 2 weeks, we photographed, completed assembling a couple of hundred Basketball orders, and delivered them! Did I mention we moved the weekend in between this task?) I can't believe that we have been photographing these children for over a dozen years! THANK YOU! (you are welcome to leave a comment in the box below!)
10:00am, Saturday, January 23, 2010
Mrs. K arrives to pick up her daughters Senior Portraits. Yes, this beautiful young lady was photographed over the Holiday Break and is currently a Freshmen in college, but hey, better late than never!
11:00am, Saturday, January 23, 2010
The First Senior at the New Studio: Joe M! He was a blast!
7:00pm, Wednesday , January 27, 2010
Joe and his family return to review his images!
Did I tell you that you are greeted by "Fred" our neighborhood Black Bear upon entering the studio?
10:00am, Friday, January 29, 2010
Little Miss Carolyn M. arrives for her 4 month session! (This time, her fabulous three older brothers were all in school!)
ALL DAY SATURDAY, January 30, 2010
The snow storm hits Raleigh and we are all stuck in our homes!

Have to reschedule my Saturday First Holy Communion Model sessions. Now I may have to use Danielle again (10th year, she's graduating High School in 2011,our DeLaRosa Studio Signature Model).

Marketing team is giving me this week to change out ad layout, so maybe the snow will melt soon!

I am so excited that this years
First Holy Communion Models
are all siblings of past First Holy Communion
children that have been photographed through the years!
(We've upgraded our Thank You Gift Bags for each
2nd Grader and they are ready to be handed out!)

Even though your child's First Holy Communion is a few months away, call or click now to schedule the custom one hour session today, as "prime Time Sessions" (Weekends, days off of school, and Spring Break Week fill up quite quickly!
The Diocese of Raleigh has several thousand children receiving this Sacrament, so don't delay in getting the day and date that you prefer!)
***Mention this Blog and receive up to one hour of studio time as our gift to you! ($95 value)