Wow what a week. Just came back from the Florida Professional Photographers convention. I enter 4-images into the print competition and out of 600-images 3 out 4 prints where awarded merits. Two where given the honor award. Of the two "Homestead" (The Wells family) was awarded first place in the groupd division. In the portrait of a child category titled "Take Five" (Emily) came in second place. I was please with the results, especially since the portrait cateogory is always the most hotly contested.
Portrait of a child. 2nd place "Take Five". I drive by this location every day when Linda our production manager asked why don't you photograph someone at the old Brecks cookie building?I took Emily out with her new converse tennis shoes complete with pink shoe strings. Converse was very popular back in my day...
What a beautiful young lady. I had the pleasure of photographing Jersusha last year in the Miss Photogenic competition and can you guess who won? Jersusha has since used the Miss Photo image and is now into beauty pageants and modeling. We created some images and I wanted to share "A Touch of Sunshine, this one merited and was on display at the Florida Professional Photographers convention this week. I feel she will do well.
Let’s go to the beach. Every year people ask if we go to the beach, every year I give a halfhearted 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 a high school senior, in this image he is 5-years old. Lets 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 beachon August 1-3rd. Only $125 reserves your time and date. Regularly $395. Hurry, limited time and dates only. Be one of the first 3-people to book the beach session and receive a personalized TOTE BAG valued at $74.95.
Rich's final medical update: He has been battling cancer for 3-years now. Less than 3-weeks ago the doctors had their talk with him saying he had a short time left. Who knew it would be so soon? Rich is someone I truly admired with his upbeat attitude and his willingness to share his faith. He believed this was HIS mission. He has met people and shared his faith who he never would have had it not been because of his illness. As of this writing I just learned that Rich has now lost his fight, but has won the battle. As a fellow believer it is comforting to know that he is now at the right hand of God. No more pain, no more suffering. Even though he loves his wife and children I believe if he could return, he wouldn't because he is in a much better place. Until we meet again my friend. Please keep his wife, two children and his family in your prayers that God will use his super natural powers to comfort them during this difficult time. CancerBlog: http/web.me.com/richwillis/CancerBlog
Client Spotlight:Meet Emma. Heather (the mother) commissioned us to capture Emma at age 5 just like she has done with her other children from Utah. Heather brought in her sister’s wall portrait as a go-by. I just love the simplicity of this image with Emma’s expression, it is just so timeless. Emma was a great subject!
We’re in Jamaica, not really but you can come too: This is something old, something new. How would you like your senior or family portraits created in a water fall setting? Or how would you like to Trash the prom dress? I know what you are thinking "I paid too much money to trash it" and you really don’t have to or you can use last years. The ideas are only limited by our imaginations. Wait until next month when you see samples of our Jamaican safari photo session. It's sure to be a hot location to go to.The Jamaican date is set for Friday, July 31st. Times are very limited. $125 reserves your time and date.
History of BWP: Family owned and operated business since 1969. The Wilson’s are a tireless, devoted and impassioned people who truly love what they do. They are driven to capture the true charter and personality of every one of their clients. Always looking for new ideas that will enhance their portrait.. We look forward to getting to know you and learning about your portrait needs as a step towards a long lasting relationship.
What we do: We are a portrait studio, specializing in Children, families and High School Seniors. We take time to get to know you. This ensures us that your portrait will be a true reflection of your individual personalities. Your portrait session will be fun, relaxed and memorable. We never rush our portrait sessions or limit the number of images. A portrait in our studio, in your home, favorite park or just about anywhere. We value your input in the designing of your portrait, a portrait specifically for your home décor. A portrait will not only complement your home, but also add warmth to it.
Where: Located at 100 N. Stewart Ave next to Kissimmee Police Dept.
Downtown Kissimmee. See Map.
Why: The Value of a portrait cannot be measured only by the monetary investment in it. A portrait is a statement of your family’s personal history. An investment that will be cherished for many generations. You never know what tomorrow will hold. A portrait by Bruce Wilson is not expensive it’s priceless!
