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

Tell Us What You Like/Dislike About Downtown Farmville

Town of Farmville Consumer Survey

The Longwood University Small Business Development Center is conducting an independent, confidential survey of shoppers, residents, business owners, and students. This survey will only take 15 minutes of your time and will result in a market analysis of Farmville's shopping areas, including downtown. The project will provide information necessary to attract and expand businesses in our area! Tell us about the businesses you visit and the ideas you have for new businesses in Farmville, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 VISA gift card!


TAKE THE SURVEY

Photography for a Cause: Great Images of Special Kids

Jenifer and I both love our kids to death, like any moms. I revealed in my last blog post how the two of us have both struggled with our children's illnesses. My daughter Casey has Juvenile or Type I Diabetes; Jenifer's son Tony has epilepsy.

Many people assume that because there's medicine to treat these diseases that it cures them. That's not so. These are disease for which there's no cure. There's hope, but no cure.


We love our kids and want to support parents who also have children with special needs. That's why I'm offering a free portrait session for any families with special needs kids. Whether your child has a chronic illness or another serious medical condition, as parents of children with similar problems, we want to help.

Please call the studio for your free portrait session appointment. Call 434-392-3550.

Insulin & Pills are NOT a CURE!

Special Portraits for Special Kids and Parents

Today I'm going to share with you something personal – and hopefully, you'll get something out of it too.

Last year, my daughter Casey got very sick. She was finally diagnosed with Type I or Juvenile Diabetes. Learning about this incurable autoimmune disease and helping Casey adjust to the lifestyle habits she'll need to stay healthy has been a long journey this past year. I'm thankful she's doing well and her doctors diagnosed and treated her condition early. Although there's no cure for Juvenile Diabetes, with good care and careful monitoring Casey's diabetes is under control.

Strangely enough, not long after Casey was diagnosed, my assistant photographer Jenifer learned that her 15 year old son, Tony too had an illness and was diagnosed with epilepsy – another incurable disease.

Insulin is NOT a cure for diabetes and pills are NOT a cure for epilepsy.

Both of our children are managing quite nicely. But that got me to thinking about the many other children out there and their parents also dealing with life-threatening illnesses. And I wanted to do something special for them.

Starting July 1, we'll be donating a free portrait sitting fee to any family with a special needs child. Call the studio and make an appointment.

As moms of kids with incurable illnesses, we know how disheartening it can be. We'd love to give you something special to help you celebrate the beauty of your child.

Call for a portrait session today.

Also, as a way to bring awareness to Juvenile Diabetes and Epilepsy as well as other childhood illness we will be sharing with you some images we have captured of our children in recent months and tell you more about both illnesses.

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Now's the time to book your senior portraits!

Get ALL the Ready to print images on CD with the copyright release! Don't settle for the same boring portraits that everyone else at your school has!

We can provide you with ALL your senior portraits from inside casual, outside and on location casual and the drape and tux portraits needed for your yearbooks!

CALL US TODAY! We have some GREAT SPECIAL UNDERWAY NOW!

Senior Portraits mark a milestone in your life or your child's life. Many parents have baby and school portraits taken over the years to mark the passage of time. Everyone wants wedding images to capture their special day. Senior Portraits also capture a special time for young men and women as they prepare to leave high school and embark on their new endeavors. Don't let this moment pass by - schedule an appointment for portraits now. We take studio portraits or on location images, candid or cap and gown photos, and much more. Call us today and make an appointment.


Call us today for more details at 434-392-3550 or visit our website for more information on Senior Portraits.