Crystal Image Photography Cyber Monday Portrait & Gift Certficate Deals

Now is your chance to grab one of these four great portrait deals and get your very own Crystal Image Portrait.

All sales are valid from Monday, Nov. 28 beginning at 9 a.m. till Monday, Nov. 28 at 9 p.m.

Deal #1 - Child Portrait Session for only $150 ($225 Value). Session includes 10 edited digital images with full printing rights. (Only 5 Sessions available) Gift Cert. available.

Deal #2 - Family Portrait Session for only $150 ($225 Value). Session includes 10 edited digital images with full printing rights. (Only 5 Sessions available) Gift Cert. available

Deal # 3 1/2 Price Sessions: $25 session fee and 15% off Print Packages. (Sessions in January & February) (Only 10 sessions available) Gift Cert. available

Deal #4 1/2 off Gift Certificate. Purchase a $200 Gift Certificate for only $100. Certificate can be use for any portrait session or prints/digital images. (offer not good on weddings or bridals)

To purchase a deal click the link below and fill in the deal you would like to purchase in the blank listed as other and complete the payment details.

Cyber Monday Deals

You may also email orders@crystalimagephoto.com or call 434-610-8917 to place your order.

Remember ALL deals end tonight at 9 p.m.

2012 Brides Lock In Your Rates Now!

If you are considering Crystal Image Photography as your wedding photographer for your upcoming 2012 wedding now is the time to book!.

From now until Dec. 31 book your 2012 wedding and you can lock in the 2011 rates.

Rates will increase effective Jan. 1, 2012

2012 dates that we are already booked for:

April 7

April 28

May 19

May 20

June 2

June 23

July 7

July 23

Aug 11

Sept. 1

Oct 13

Call or email us today for more information on our wedding photography and/or to book your wedding!

Want to see some of our latest work? check us out on facebook www.facebook.com/cip4you

Meet Sweet Little Cameron :)

A few years ago I started Project CIP.

The project gives parents of children with incurable illnesses and diseases as well as those with terminal illnesses the opportunity to have a portrait of their child.

This portrait session and portrait is 100 percent free to the parents.

With each session we do, I try to make it my goal of not only giving the parents a nice portrait of their child but also to inform others of the illnesses and uphill battles these children have and are facing day in and day out.

Last month I had the pleasure to do a portrait session for Cameron Dabney's parents, Jessica Brown and T.C. Dabney of Buckingham.

Little Cameron is 6 years old and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 6 months.

Due to his illness Cameron does not talk, walk, or hold his head up one is own.

According to his Aunt, Tori Evans, Cameron does most of his communication with cards that have writing on them and with facial expressions.

What is Cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills (the ability to move in a coordinated and purposeful way). Cerebral palsy can also lead to other health issues, including vision, hearing, and speech problems, and learning disabilities.

CP is usually caused by brain damage that occurs before or during a child's birth, or during the first 3 to 5 years of a child's life. There is no cure for CP, but treatment, therapy, special equipment, and, in some cases, surgery can help a child who is living with the condition.

Cerebral palsy affects muscle control and coordination, so even simple movements — like standing still — are difficult. Other vital functions that also involve motor skills and muscles — such as breathing, bladder and bowel control, eating, and learning — may also be affected when a child has CP.

To learn more about CP and the research that is being done please visit cerebralpalsy.org

Why Project CIP?

As a mother of a child with an incurable disease I know how medical bills can stack up and the last thing you have funds for is for a portrait session of your child.

Every parent wants to have a beautiful portrait of their child and this is why I started Project CIP.

If you have or know of parent who would benefit from this program please contact us.

Learn more about Project CIP

We're Going To The Oregon Coast To Photograph A Wedding!

When I decided to become a wedding photographer I had no idea where my career would lead me.

So, today is a very exciting day.

It was last fall that I first met Crystal Ragland and Doug Thibault when they decided to have us photograph their upcoming wedding reception here in Farmville this September.

Crystal & Doug are set to exchange vows on the Oregon Coast on Aug 3.

As with most of our couples, we photographed their engagement session, and just recently Crystal's bridal portrait.

Just last week, they decided to have both Jenifer and I join them in Oregon to photograph their wedding.

We are super excited about this opportunity and I personally can not wait to capture some amazing wedding images on the coast - you know, the kind you see in wedding and bridal magazines but locations around here don't offer that type of scenery.

So, the first of Aug. we'll be traveling with Crystal & Doug to the West Coast to share in their special day!

Crystal & Doug - Thank you, for allowing us to photograph your wedding, it truly is an honor!

Mother's Day Portrait Special (and Father's Day too!)

Mother's Day is just around the corner and Father's Day won't be far behind. What parent wouldn't want a beautiful, framed portrait? We're offering a special that includes the portrait session time, all the images burned to a CD, and the copyright release so you can print your images yourself, all for just $180. And that includes both in studio OR on location! Have your portraits taken in our professional studio, located in convenient downtown Farmville, or our photographers will come to you for a unique on location session. It's all included in one price. And for those who prefer one stop shopping, we have wonderful portrait packages that include albums, framed portraits and more for an additional price.

So make your appointment today. Mother's Day isn't far away, and Father's Day is coming up soon! Schedule your "Mom and Me" or "Dad and Me'" portraits today!



Call 434-392-3550

Visit our website and complete the interest form.

Don't forget to wear purple this Saturday, support the cause and raise awareness for Epilepsy!

Purple Day is March 26th and is a worldwide campaign to help raise awareness for those who are affected by epilepsy. Don't forget to wear purple this Saturday, support the cause and raise awareness!

Almost 3 million people in the U.S. have some form of epilepsy. About 200,000 new cases of seizure disorders and epilepsy are diagnosed each year.

Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions. It’s also called a seizure disorder. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy.

A seizure happens when a brief, strong surge of electrical activity affects part or all of the brain. One in 10 adults will have a seizure sometime during their life.

Want to help with Awarness?

EPILEPSY AWARENESS STROLL/WALK

The strolls will be held in Charlottesville, Fairfax, Norfolk, Roanoke, and Richmond, Virginia in November. They serve to create awareness about epilepsy. For more info contact the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org

If you happen to be in Washington D.C. this Sunday, March 27 you can take part in the National Walk For Epilepsy.

Either way, be sure to wear purple and support the cause!

Easter Portrait Specials

We are now booking appointments for our Easter Portraits. This year we're bringing back the classic - The Easter Bunny!

3 DAYS ONLY

Saturday, March 19 -

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 26 -

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 9 -

Remember this is first come, first served - as appointments fill fast and there are a limited number of appointments.

Call or visit the website to book your session TODAY!

434-392-3550

434-610-8917

www.crystalimagephoto.com

Photo Shoot Featuring Body Paint Artwork

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing the artwork of Rodney Burley. Rodney is just getting started in the art of body painting and if some of you happened to see a few of the images that were posted last week, you noticed that it is very hard to tell that his model was actually “wearing” paint.

Rodney, who is the owner of The Highlight Zone in Farmville is a self taught body paint artist. “I remember seeing stuff like that done before years ago and always wished I could do it too”, he said.
Body Painting, is a form of body art. Unlike tattoo and other forms of body art, body painting is temporary, painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours. Our model, Sue, was wearing painted on jeans that took Rodney about two hours to paint.

To date, Rodney has done lots of extreme face painting and several “body pieces”.

“I can do anything from simple eye make up all the way down to a head to toe living piece of art.

Class of 2013 Senior Model Search

The Crystal Image Photography Class of 2013 High School Senior Model Search has begun!

If you are currently a Junior and will be graduating in 2013, from the following
high schools :

Appomattox, Amelia, Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward,
Fuqua, or Randolph-Henry

Crystal Image Photography wants you!

You can earn a free senior portrait photography session, prints, and cash just by being our
model and sending your friends to us!

Here's What You Get:


FREE session (in studio & on location) a $150 value
FREE images to post on Facebook/Myspace
FREE 11x14 wall portrait
FREE Rep Card to hand out to friends (50)

Your images on Crystal Image Photography's website and promo materials

****The senior model that refers and has the most friends to have their portraits taken with us
will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card!****

Here's How it Works: We are looking for 2 energetic, outgoing and fun-spirited Juniors (class of 2013) from each of the above high schools. Each time you refer a friend through Facebook, in person or by handing out a Rep Card and they book their Senior Portrait with us you receive the following:

$10 Print Credit towards your senior portrait order (refer enough friends and you could get your portraits FREE!)

Those chosen to be 20132 senior models will be photographed in April and MUST sign a model release

Contact us today to apply to be one of our 2013 senior models! Deadline to apply is MARCH 30, 2012. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.


To learn more about Crystal Image Photography and our senior portraits click here