Let’s go to the beach. Every year people ask if we go to the beach, every year I give a half-hearted response. We used to go to the beach annually and somehow we have gotten away from it. After reminiscing about the photo sessions, I realized some of those images we created at the beach are some of my favorite portraits of all time. The Gunther Family is one that comes to mind. Austin is now in college, in this image he is 5-years old. Let’s get together to pre-plan your family or high school senior photo session at the beach. I have a beautiful location in mind. This special spot on the beach has rocks, a boardwalk, lighthouse and sand dunes, what more could you ask for? So let’s go to the beach on August 5-7th. Only $125 reserves your time and date, Regularly $395. Hurry, limited time and dates only.
Not really but you can come too! This is something old, something new. How would you like your senior or family portraits created with a water fall as a background? Or how would you like to “Trash” the prom dress, sun dress, jeans or swimsuit? The ideas are only limited by our imaginations. Wait until next month when you see samples of our Jamaican waterfalls photo session. It's sure to be a hot location to go to. The Jamaican date is set for Friday, June 24th. Times are very limited. Now, only $99 reserves your time and date. Regularly $125 and it includes a facebook image.
Look for the 2011-2012 Class of 2012 Calendar, new this year! We will be selecting 12-students from the class of 2012. Each month we will show off one of the 12-students. It’s a countywide calendar that is scheduled to be released starting this August and will go through August 2012. See enclosed. The calendar will have important dates following the school calendar. Here is the best part. The proceeds will be going back to the schools and Osceola Christian Ministries. If you want to get involved with 3500 students and parents give me a call.
Meet the Ramirez family. Brenda (the mother) commissioned us to create their family portrait at their home. She wanted something completely different than she had just 3-years ago. After our pre-consultation Brenda told me about her patio. I love it when you can tie in a portrait with sentimental value. The weather was great; all we did was wait for the “sweet light” as photographers like to say. Simplicity, timeless portrait is what we strive to produce for you. The Ramirez family was great to work with and you can tell they enjoy spending time as a family!
Happy 25th Anniversary to Kim and Scott Urban. June 14th,1986.
I came upon this article preparing the bwp photogram that I wanted to share with you. Yes, we restore old photos routinely. Sometimes we don't know the depth of importance these photos have to our clients. There are many who have stories we could share with you just like story below. I just could never put it so eloquently. It helped me put things in perspective as to what is important. I believe in my faith and family and I trust in God. After that not much matters other than the love and memories you have shared with your family. Please take a few moments to read.
The Tattered Photograph by Marty Rickard.
She sat before me, wrinkled, grey, a tear upon her cheek. Her head was bowed, her eyes cast down, she could barely speak.
Her husband of half a century had taken glory’s path, now all she had were memories and one tattered photograph.
She looked up with beggars eyes, and asked so tenderly, can you repair this photograph? It means the world to me.
For fifty years I felt his touch now death’s torn us apart. This photograph is all I have to ease the aching in my heart.
I fixed the cracks across his face and brightened up his eyes, and when she saw the photograph she could only cry.
How much? She sobbed, it matters not…I’ll pay any fee. I said, I only want a smile, that’s good enough for me.
She squeezed my hand and paid her bill, and in a solemn tone she said my husband’s picture is the dearest thing I own.
The months slipped by so swiftly…I saw her now and then, and every time she took my hand and paid her bill again.
Then one day she passed away, and I went to say goodbye, but when I saw her lying there I couldn’t help but cry.
A gentle smile adorned her lips, but on her lifeless breast they had placed that precious photograph …it was her last request.
Stocks and bonds and diamond rings she left to fade away. She only took the dearest thing on this final day.
Yes, she took that portrait with her into eternity, and with that special photograph went a tiny part of me.
And each of us must ne’er forget, who share the precious crafts that wondrous thread of golden love we weave into each photograph.
Copyright 1983, Marty Rickard Used by permission.
I know it can be difficult to find qualified speakers & interesting subjects each week. If you are looking for a person that has over 28-years of experience in the photography business, then Bruce is the person to help your members take better pictures. The title of his program is 7-steps to better photography. Now that the electronic age has leveled off, he gets requests to speak at programs to help people better understand their camera equipment and to take better pictures every time.
Bruce is a 2nd generation photographer from a family-owned and operated business since 1966. The studio employs 5-professionals in a 4,000 sq ft studio/production/digital center in Historic Downtown Kissimmee, FL.
He was the PPA Photographer of the Year 2004 and 2008 Bronze. The PPSCF Photographer of the year 2001, 02,05 & 08 Master Photographer of the Year. Bruce was rated number 1 in Florida by the Senior Photographer's International 2007, and Top 3 Photographers in the Florida Professional Photographer's 2002. He has award-winning images that are in the loan collection along with state, local & international awards.
Previous programs have been held in: Lakeland, Tampa, Melbourne, Jacksonville, Orlando, West Palm, Sarasota, Ft. Lauderdale Art Inst, Gainesville, FL and on a webinar hosted by John Wright of Estudio Resources.Com
Bruce has had the privilege of writing articles that were published in Florida Professional Photographer, Senior Photographer International, Professional Photographer's of Central Florida & Professional Photographer's of America.
If you have any questions or if you need clarification please Call (407) 846-3838 or E-mail at: bwpstudio@cfl.rr.com Thank you for your time & consideration.
