Orange Crush {the crystal image photoblog}

{ graduation day }

I think today may be the last of the many, many area high school graduations, so I just wanted to drop by and say a huge congratulations to all 2008 seniors! For all those who I was fortunate enough to get to know this year, I had a fantastic time learning about each and every one of you and I wish you all the best as you continue your life journey! 

And, for all you 2009 seniors out there—it's your time to shine! The Crystal Image is currently looking for 1-2 senior ambassadors from each local high school (Lawrence, Free State, Bishop Seabury, Eudora, Baldwin, Tonganozie, Ozawkie and Perry-Lecompton). What's a senior ambassador, you ask? Senior ambassadors are kind of the face of The Crystal Image for the upcoming school year and will receive a free three-hour session (a $175 savings), a fabulous proof book to share with your classmates and money towards their senior order. I'm working out all the little details in the next few days, but if you're interested in great senior photos and lots of free stuff, give me a call and I'll get an application emailed your way. Oh, and did I mention that each rep will get 10 web sized images from their session to use on Facebook and MySpace? How cool is that?

And, just for fun, here are a few 2008 senior samples. Enjoy!

{ we're on display! }

If you haven't been by the Hy-Vee at Clinton Parkway and Kasold lately, you should stop by their cafeteria area and check out our awesome (if I say so myself ;) ) display. My work will be on display throughout the month of May and I've been hearing some great feedback from people. So stop on by
Hy-Vee and then let me know what you think!

Also, I'm teaching another photography class at that same Hy-Vee starting this evening at 6:30. I believe the class cost $15 and provides two class sessions as well as lots of free 4x6 prints. Just check at the Hy-Vee photo department for details (832-0044).

And, just to get a pic in, after my recent post about "the last senior of 2008", we've actually had two more seniors schedule! Here's a shot of one of the lovely ladies. I love her hair! Emily is a senior at Shawnee Mission West and I am so excited for her to see all of her shots. Her mom was just relieved to get one more senior "thing to do" checked off her list. It's hard to believe that we're in the last days of school for the seniors. A big thanks to all of our 2008 seniors who came from all over to have The Crystal Image experience—it's always a blast to see the different personalities and styles! And to all of you 2009 seniors—we're ready when you are! Give us a call. 785.393.1958

{ just three weeks to go! }

The 2008 Baby & Child Portrait Contest is almost over! Don't miss your chance to get great children's photography—and have a shot at the more than $20,000 in national prizes as well as $500 in local prizes. We've extended the contest by one week, so now parents have until June 6th to get their session booked and completed. Sessions will multiple children will be allowed one photo per child (ex. sessions with two children will be allowed two contest entries—one of each child). Regular session fees apply ($50 +tax for one child, $15 for each additional child). And this contest isn't just for babies—it's open to children ages 12 and under.

Plus, don't forget that after the contest has ended, The Crystal Image will have all of our entries on display for the public to pick their top three choices—with each winner to receive 24 free wallets. Check the blog for details, but I anticipate that all entries will be on display starting in early July.

Give us a call today to schedule your session! 785.393.1958

Here are a few of the great shots we've captured for the contest so far:

{ the last senior of 2008 }

I believe that Miss Tiffany may be our last 2008 senior. However, I'd love it if any of you 2008 graduating seniors would like to prove me wrong and come in for some fun pics before you end your high school era. Tiffany just came up two weeks ago for her senior session and was blessed with beautiful weather for our outdoor shots. I know she's been waiting patiently for me to post her on the blog, so here you go Tiffany—and I have your wallets in, so give me a call!

Have I mentioned how happy I am that it is finally, truly, spring? Now if we can just get this crazy wind to calm down, it would be perfect.

Don't forget, we still have our Mother's Day special running—a session for three plus the custom photo bag of mom's choice for just $150. Special gift certificates are available for this offer, so all you have to do is drop by and pick one up. The special is available until May 15 (just in case you missed Mother's Day) and recipients have six months to use their session and select their photo bag. A few bag samples are shown below.

Without further ado, here is Tiffany.

Don't forget about mom! Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11th.