Friday, February 10, 2012

CIP Studio News ~ What's Going On ?


Wow! Where did 2011 go? Last year zipped on by us, as we were busy and knee-deep in weddings. (Which I’m extremely grateful for.)

We had some super exciting things take place in 2011 and hope 2012 will be even more exciting here at CIP.

As I begin this New Year it is with great appreciation that I must extend to all of our customers. Those we met for the first time last year and those of you who have continued to be loyal customers. Not a day goes by that I don't forget that it is our customers who have made us what we are today. For that, I Thank You!

Upcoming Specials:

We wanted to kick the New Year off right and for the first time ever CIP held a "Show the Love" Portrait Campaign.  Proceeds from each session were donated to The American Heart Assoc.

Easter Portrait Specials:
It will be here before you know it!
This year our Easter Portraits will be held March 20-24 here at the studio. Right now we are working on scene ideas and deciding which live pet we will be featuring this year. We’ve narrowed it down to the bunny or maybe some baby chicks.
If you have a great idea you would like to send us please do! We are always looking and open to new ideas. Send those ideas to cv@crystalimagephoto.com.

If we happen to use your theme idea you will get your child’s session absolutely FREE!



What’s New in the Studio?
Well, a couple new cameras, some new editing software for starters. Being the gadget loving person I am, I am always excited to get new equipment. (Isn’t every photographer?) 

New hats and props for our baby and child clients: We’ve purchased several new and very cute hats for the babies and few new blankets and backgrounds too. So, for those of you new to our “baby plan” you’ll be some of the first to see the cuteness!

For our upcoming brides we’re working on an all new line of albums which I’m very excited to start offering this year.



We Have An App For That!

In keeping with technology and social media, this month we developed and launched an app for android phones. Now you can download the app and keep up to date with all of our blog, Twitter and YouTube posts we make. Just search the Android Market for Crystal Image


Some of our Favorite Testimonials from 2011:

It’s wonderful and means so much to receive thank you notes from our customers. Here are few from last year:

Crystal, as it's coming up on mine & Chris' 3rd wedding anniversary on the 17th and since then learning more about what you do … I have to say thank you a thousand times, if not more, for putting SO much time into everything you do. I hope whoever reads this truly understands that wedding photography takes SO much time and you get what you pay for. I would spend the money again to have what all we have. Actually ... I'd pay more. Going back and looking at our wedding photos makes me feel great and I can remember everything because of two amazing photographers that captured each detail and didn't miss a thing from our day.
 Beth Anne Jackson

Crystal, We appreciate everything you did for us on our wedding day. Your pictures are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for helping use with different poses and shots and for making the photos go so easy. We couldn’t have asked for better.
Eli and Kasey Hallman

Wow! What an awesome job! it is obvious that you two were meant to do this for a living. The pictures were beautiful and you captured moments and the little details without us even knowing you were there. Thank you for being so patient!
Roxy Aldrich


Until next time, Stay warm and let’s hope for an early spring!

Crystal :) 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012















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 2013 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