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Last year we were invited to take part in something pretty cool. I guess we did a good job because we’ve been asked to take part in it again this year. It’s the Thirst Relief Mentor Auction.

Thirst Relief is an organization that raises money and awareness to help provide clean drinking water to those that need it. The thought of not having access to clean water is something that a lot of us cannot even fully wrap our minds around. Right now as I type this I have a bottle of ice water on my table within an arm’s length. I also could get up and within 10 seconds of walking reach any of 7 sources of clean water around my house. And for all of that, I am extremely lucky. So many people around the world do not have the luxury of such access and drinking contaminated water is a huge problem.

So Thirst Relief came up with the idea to ask a bunch of photographers each year to donate 90 minutes of their time to a big auction to raise money. You can bid on any of the photographers to win their mentoring session and a bunch of other goodies. It’s a pretty sweet deal. You get to pick the brains of someone you like and you get to help provide clean water to those in need.

So how do you do this? It’s easy but you’ve gotta be quick! The auction is live now but will end tomorrow at 11pm. Here is the link to all of the auctions available: click HERE! And if you are interested in bidding on us specifically, here is the link to our page: CLICKITY CLICK!

So what are we offering? Since I’m due (with a baby, in case you missed the memo) in February right around the time of WPPI (when most mentor sessions generally take place) we are offering something a little different this year. Instead of an in-person session in Vegas, we are offering our session over Skype or locally in Orlando.

Amanda & Adam at Bella Collina

The session will be catered toward your needs both as an artist and for the place you are at with your business and will be determined before your session with us. Some topics that we like to talk with people about are… building relationships, utilizing social media, understanding branding, cohesive portfolio building, getting organic emotions from your subjects, working as a team, working with your spouse, making the jump to full time, getting your work published, blogging, etc.

- 1 hour Mentoring Consultation over Skype or in person in Orlando with Becka & Nate
– 30 minute follow up session a month later to check in (we don’t want to leave you hanging!)
– A bag of our favorite things (you’ll just have to be surprised!)

We would be honored if you would bid on us. As many of you know we are planning on releasing information on new mentoring/consulting services we will be offering in 2012 but we won’t be releasing it till later this year so if you want to grab some time with us now for a steal of a deal and help out an amazing organization, head on over and BID BID BID. :)

Just a little notice to say that we’re taking a week off to go see the leaves change in the Blue Ridge Mountains with family. We’ll be hiding out in a cabin and we have no idea what our internet and ATT&T signal situation will be. Our Studio Director, Stef will be holding down the communication fort for us while we’re away. If you need to speak to someone directly right away just shoot Stef an email at stefanie@studio222photography.com. Stef should be able to answer your questions while we’re away but if not, we’ll be getting back to you as quickly as we can from the mountaintops and will respond to non-time-sensitive things when we get back.

Happy Halloween! We’ll see you in November. :)

Cheers,

We’re so excited to get into the holiday spirit with our first ever holiday portrait promotion. For a limited time we’ll be offering mini portrait sessions at HALF OFF our normal portrait rate and including a bunch of extras including custom holiday cards to show off your favorite images from your session.

It’s pretty simple. Sessions are available in the Orlando area on the dates and times listed below. (Spots are limited so contact us asap!)  Pick the date that works best for you and BOOK US. We’ll help you with outfit ideas and concept ideas if you want to get creative. While you’re waiting for your session date to arrive, pick a holiday card design from the 6 we have available (shown off below). You’ll be able to add your own images and customize what you’d like the card to say. After the session we’ll set up a time on a weekday evening the following week to have you over for your image premiere where you’ll get to see all the finished files. We’ll build your customized holiday cards with you on the spot and you’ll get to pick your favorite 10 images to keep as digital files when you leave. You’ll also have the option to place orders for canvases, prints, custom stamps, and additional holiday cards at our discounted premiere rate from our special holiday pricing sheet. After you leave your premiere, your online proofing gallery will stay open for 1 week in case you want to share it with family or place any additional orders.

Available Dates & Times
Saturday, November 5th (1 afternoon spot left)
Monday, November 7th (afternoon spots available)
Saturday, November 12th (SOLD OUT)
Monday, November 14th (afternoon spots available)
Friday, November 18th (afternoon spots available)
Monday, November 21st (afternoon spots available)

Holiday Card Designs:
#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

Extra Info:

**If you’ve already had photos taken by us recently and would still like to create a custom holiday card but don’t need the extra portrait session, just email us at info@studio222photography.com and let us know you’d like to work with us to create a card. We’re more than happy to build something special for you to send off to family and friends. (Cards are sold in packs of 25.)
** Sessions are held within 15 miles of downtown Orlando
**Cards are sized at 5×7 and include envelopes. Additional packs of cards (in the same design) are $65/pack
**You must be available to come to your image premiere the week after your session
**Questions? No problem. Shoot us an email at info@studio222photography and we’ll be happy to answer them for you!