Category Archives: Session Info
Fashion Friday {Spring Outfit Ideas}
Happy Friday all! Spring is finally upon us…HOORAY! The arrival of spring, also brings the beginning of my busy season. My April calendar is full. May has two spots left and I am currently booking June & July. With that in mind, I thought it would be helpful to post some spring outfit ideas to help you plan your clothing for your upcoming session. In the past, I’ve posted ideas from the Gap & Old Navy etc… Today I chose all the outfits and shoes from Target. I thought it would be helpful to show you don’t have to spend a lot to look great! Enjoy!
P.S. If you still have questions about clothing ideas for your upcoming session, please feel free to email or call me.
Product Spotlight {Storyboards}
Happy Good Friday all! I am gearing up for the big weekend. Should be fun and looks like the weather is going to be amazing! But before the weekend officially begins I wanted to post another product spotlight. This week the spotlight is on storyboards.
Storyboards are one of my most popular custom designed items. They are printed on photo paper, mounted on styrene & coated with a protective lustre coating. They have several display options, you can frame them, put them on a shelf or in a easel. They come in several popular sizes: 11×14, 10×20, 16×20, 20×20 and my new size 5×10 or the “mini”. Be sure to see this and all of my other custom product samples at your next session.
Product Spotlight {Custom Photo Boxes*}
TGIF! I love me some Fridays! I am looking forward to a fun weekend, including attending my cousin’s fabulous wedding! But before the weekend begins, it’s time for another product spotlight. This week I chose to feature an awesome, brand new product that I am offering – custom photo boxes*. These photo boxes are stunning! They are custom designed with image(s) from your session and hold 5×7 prints of all your proofs as well as the CD with all your digital negatives on them. (*Please note – these are only available with the purchase of the digital collection. They are not sold separately.) You really have to see these in person to appreciate just how amazing they really are. (Be sure to ask about them at your next session. I am now bringing all of my product samples with me to sessions.) They are perfect for people who don’t have loads of wall space but still want to show off all their pictures. Not to mention, they are sure to be a treasured keepsake for years to come. Here are a few pictures, take a peek!
P.S. Facebook peeps – be sure to check out the fan page for the fun new contest that’s currently running.
Wanted: Senior Class Reps {Class 2011}
I was hoping today’s blog post was going to be images of my brand new office space. However, it is sadly, not complete. I am still waiting for my washer & dryer to be relocated into the basement. I have still made a good amount of progress though, the walls are painted, curtains hung, the prop closet & armoire are filled, portraits have been hung etc… Now it’s really just waiting on the machines so :fingers crossed: next week I should have loads of great images to share.
Instead, I thought I would post my 2011 Senior Rep program. You may remember this program from last year. Here’s the deal – I am looking for 1 or 2 students (class of 2011) from Woodstock Academy, Putnam High & Tourtelotte. Reps will receive a FREE mini session in April to create images for rep cards. Each rep will receive 50 business size rep cards with images from their mini session and contact info on them. Reps will also receive a FREE full 2 hour complete session to be booked in July or August. Reps will also receive a $25 print credit for each person they refer to me to have senior portraits done. So the more people you refer, the more credits you will get!
Reps should be fun, outgoing, friendly and enjoy having their picture taken. Reps will also be required to have a Facebook account to share images from their session and to spread the word about Beth Benoit Photography. If this sounds like you or someone you know please drop me an email beth@bethbenoit.com with your name, high school, email address, phone number, Facebook/myspace and why you think you’d make a great senior rep.
*Note: students under 18 will need parents consent to participate.
Product Spotlight {photo pendants & key rings}
Happy Friday all! Hope you all had a great week. Things have been super busy here – so I apologize the blog has been slow this week. I am currently working on transforming our laundry room into my very own office. I will no longer be working from a tiny dark corner in our master bedroom. Woohoo! While this sounds like a strange but easy feat. Let me assure you it has not been easy. There has been tons of cleaning (this room also used to serve as my craft room – you should have seen all that was in my tiny closet. YIKES!!) and then there was of course painting – YUCK!!, and the matter of relocating the washer & dryer to the basement. It wasn’t all bad though, I got to choose some great prints to hang on the walls along with some gorgeous super girlie curtains and really cool organizational stuff etc… I appreciate you all baring with me. I am hoping to settle in to my new space this weekend and share pics on the blog next week. So stay tuned.
Now, onto today’s product spotlight – custom photo pendants & key rings featuring images from your session. These unique and gorgeous pieces are made by Kristin from Bitty Clippies. Click the banner below to check out her entire site on etsy.
These custom photo pendants and key rings will be available in a few sizes, 1″, 1.25″ and 1.5″ in both sterling silver and copper. These will be made custom for you with your favorite image from your session in either color or B&W. You will have your choice of size, medium (i.e. copper or sterling) and optional personalization on the back. (Chains can be purchased separately from Kristin’s etsy site. See banner below.) The possibilities are endless! And with prices starting as low at $30, these will make a wonderful keepsake from your session as well as great gifts! Check out some of the samples below.
Mine on Monday {3/8/10}
Happy beautiful Monday morning to you all! What a gorgeous couple of days we are having. I am so loving this weather! It’s getting me excited to start outdoor sessions! Oh and speaking of that, April is now full. I am currently booking May & June. When you are choosing your session date, please keep in mind that I book 4-6 weeks out for my appointments. (With the exception being during peak season in the fall, when I book 6-8 weeks out.) And Monday wouldn’t be Monday without pics of my kiddos. I took the girls out early yesterday morning for a few pics in the yummy sunshine! Here are two of my faves. Enjoy and have a great day!
Product Spotlight {Albums}
One of the great things about having a custom portrait session is getting cool custom products with your images. I am currently working on a product selection guide to help you choose the products that best suit your needs. I also thought it would be a help to blog these products too. So every Friday this month I will do a different “Product Spotlight” highlighting all the details and of course images of each product.
This week’s Product Spotlight is on Albums. I currently offer two styles of albums the 8″x8″ and the 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ mini accordion sets.
Let’ start with the 8×8′s. These albums are custom designed and printed on high quality professional photo paper, mounted then bound in a book. The album’s lay flat style, allows for a single image to stretch across two pages without a gutter making a striking presentation. Plus they have custom photo covers and spines. These are a great choice when you love all the images from your session but don’t have much wall space for displaying large galleries.
And let’s not forget about the adorable set of three mini’s. You can choose up to 10 of your favorite images to feature in these sweet dark brown fabric covered albums. They are a great way to show off your favorite images from your session! Keep one for yourself and then gift the other two to family or friends. Plus, they are perfectly sized to tuck right in your purse, so you will always have pictures of your family handy!
P.S. I will now be bringing all of my product samples with me to each session. So, if I forget to show them to you, please be sure to ask. You must see these stunning products in person!
March Mini Madness
Well, here we are, only a few short days away from the start of March. I know, I can’t believe it either! Anyway, I thought it would be fun to run a crazy special deal on mini sessions in March. Hence the name, March Mini Madness. So here’s the deal, I am opening 4 spots (yes you read that right, only 4, so hurry, they’ll fill fast!) of 1/2 hour mini sessions. But, these sessions will be different then past mini’s, because I won’t be doing them all in one day, you will have your choice of date and location. I know, woo-hoo…right? So basically, it will be just like a normal session except only 1/2 hour long and you’ll get 10 edited proofs instead of 20. The cost will be $150 which includes your session fee and 20 – 5×7 prints. (Basically all your proofs, in both color and b&w) And there will be no minimum order requirements. So seriously, this will be the best deal of the year, don’t pass this up, book yours today!
The fine print, these sessions must take place in March. They may not be used for newborn sessions or groups larger than 4 people. Your session location must be 30 minutes or less from Thompson, CT.
Referral Rewards
I love referrals!
My business has been built strictly on word of mouth. I haven’t advertised and honestly prefer not to. My clients are truly my best advertisement. That being said, I’d like to thank you for helping me grow my business. Every time you refer a friend you will receive a $50 gift certificate*. (Gift certificate will be awarded upon completion of referred session.) And there is no limit to this offer, so please refer away!
*Gift certificates will be valid for one year from date of issue. Not valid on session fees – may only be used to purchase prints and/or products.
Now Booking – April & May Sessions
As I type this on a dreary, snowy morning, I know it’s hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner. I wanted to take this time to remind you all that I am currently booking April & May sessions. As a matter of fact, April is filling up super fast already. (I only have 4 spots left.) So if you are hoping for a spring session this year please contact me soon. And because you know I can’t post without a picture, here’s one more of the sweet Miss. E. Enjoy and have a great day!
