Last night was the commencement exercises for the Minisink Valley Class Of 2010! Looking back, it feels like just last week was the beginning of football season. As we listened to the speeches and watched the smiles on the graduate’s faces, we couldn’t have been more thankful to have shared their last year together! We would like to wish all the graduates the best of luck as they enter an entirely new world!
Back in April, we began our 2010 Hot Air Balloon Ride promotion for couples who booked with us before May 31st. With the promotion, each couple who selected either the Diamond or Platinum package would receive a complimentary hot air balloon ride courtesy of Wanamaker Photography and Above The Clouds. Each of those couples also received a free entry into our grand prize drawing – exclusive photographic coverage of their experience as well as a 10-page mini-brag book of the flight and a special photo!
Originally, we wanted to announce the winner on June 1st, but were so backed up with work that we missed the deadline by a long shot! Needless to say, we decided to wait until the middle of the month for the announcement! After throwing all of the names into a hat and mixing them all up – we have picked our grand prize winners …
Congratulations to the both of you! We cannot wait to capture beautiful memories of your romantic flight!
Last week was the 2010 prom for S.S. Seward High School in Florida New York. A combined Junior and Senior event, it was held at the Falkirk Golf Club in Central Valley New York.
Now, I know that I may not be what you would consider old. Having only a year left before my 10-year high school reunion may not seem that long ago – but a quick visit to any recent prom will certainly change that thought! All kidding aside, it was so much fun to be able to attend this event. From the staff to the administrators and the students, everything was perfect and it seemed like the night ended before it should have!
Last year, I was unable to attend the S.S. Seward prom because we had a wedding booked where I was the primary photographer. Though the Tropical Paradise theme worked well, this year was done as a Masquerade. Many of the students came dressed to match and there were some awesome masks made for the prom king, queen and court.
We’re already looking forward to what next year will bring! Until then, enjoy a few shots from the night!
When I look at the last time we posted anything, I feel horrible. However, it’s not because of neglect!
Starting at the end of last year, we began splitting apart our portrait business (Wanamaker Photography) and our sports business (Wanamaker Sports Photography) into two separate identities. This included new logos, websites and a new marketing plan. Things worked out so well that we began receiving a lot of requests from new sports leagues, expectant mothers and newly engaged couples. Things were so successful that we have been doing nothing but catch-up lately! On top of that, we’re having our home office remodeled – so it has put us in a slightly discombobulated state!
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve photographed some incredible sessions and really want to get things posted – but just haven’t had enough downtime to get it done. However, we are making it our goal to get caught up on both blogs by the first week in April – so keep checking back for some new images!
Every time we photograph a wedding, we are working in front of (or should I say auditioning for) hundreds of potential clients. How we interact with those potential clients could determine whether or not they call us for family portraits or even their own wedding!
Recently, we received a message on Facebook from Mike and Michelle, who attended Susan and Adam’s wedding back in October 2009. Michelle was one of Susan’s bridesmaids. Mike and Michelle sat with us at the table during the reception and we had a blast telling jokes and trading stories. Since they were engaged but had not yet started planning, they took one of our business cards and told us they would be in touch. Just a few short months later, we received an email from Michelle letting us know that they had started planning everything. Here is a quick excerpt from that message …
We haven’t set a particular date because I want to see what you have booked in August … You are both amazing photographers and (really) cool people so, I’m totally willing to work around your schedule.
How awesome is that? A bride wanting to book her wedding around OUR schedule! Goes to show how much fun we have when working with our clients and why our testimonials page just keeps growing!!!
Needless to say, we cannot wait for Mike and Michelle’s engagement session this spring on Long Island and their wedding at the Tides in North Haledon NJ!