Coming out of hiding!

I am back!!!!!! Sorry for the long break here but I have been working hard on the new websites, logos and marketing materials. Not to mention sessions in the studio! The next few weeks are full of just prepping for the 2011 wedding season and getting ready to launch the revamp of MJP. Above is a recap for the last month. Enjoy!

Seniors 2011

It has been a whirlwind year and it is not over yet! One of the biggest factors in deciding to open a studio were my senior clients. Last year I photographed 50 seniors. That was double from the year before. I could not handle the traffic through my home and I'll admit...either could my family. So this year I knew it was going to be another busy year and maybe even busier since I had an actual studio space outside the home. As I wind down on my senior season I thought it would be fun for a recap of some of my favorite sessions. Now I am unable to post everyone's picture but at least you get and idea of the fun I have had!!

Birthday Bash and OSU Sessions

The Studio and what it takes!

I take great pride in what I do. It is my baby and I am constantly nurturing it. I have received many questions about how much my studio costs per month, how much it cost to setup shop and for the grand opening. Here is a simple breakdown of those costs. This does not include cost of equipment owned previous or how much it actually cost me to run the business.

Deposit at lease signing: $1400
Bathroom remodel: $100

Studio basics per month:
Rent and utilities: $900
Random bills: $100
Supplies: $15

Frames,prints canvas and albums for studio: $2600
Seating (also used for props) $500
moveable wall: $125
backdrop box: $75
tables and storage: $500
props including backdrops, pillows,rugs,etc.: $1200

Grand Opening: $637

You should have at least 6 months rent saved when walking through the door.

Hard Work Pays Off

Handwashing the floors!

Moving props from one side to the other...What a mess!

Trying to beat a 2 second timer....this should tell the story.

Friday evening was spent with 4 wonderful ladies who volunteered their time to help me in the studio. We spent 4 hours washing 700 sq ft of floors, touching up paint and most important staging the studio for the upcoming Grand Opening. Hard work really pays off! I hope to see many of you at the studio Friday June 18th between 6-10pm.

GRAND OPENING!

Fresh Face Preview Part 2

Hey Hey Everyone! Another day completed for the fresh face contest. Today was CRAZY BUSY. Let me sum it up like this....Sprinkling, break from rain, pouring, pouring, and break from rain! Ok no really it was an amazing day today. Such great images and moments were captured. Thank you for everyone's patience as we started outside, moved inside and back outside we went! Here are just a few teasers!

Full of Smiles

A few weeks ago I had the most enjoyable session with little Talia and her parents. From the moment she walked in she was full of smiles. I even received several hugs! Love the following picture of her...

2011 Senior Model- Beth

This past weekend I kicked off my 2011 senior model sessions. It is going to be a busy season this year for seniors. Last year I had the pleasure of photographing 50 seniors from different schools in Franklin County. This year I have set the bar higher! Here is to a great 2010/2011 senior season!!

Meet Beth. She attends Central Crossing high school and plays basketball plus she is in the marching band. We had a great session both in studio and in the chilly outdoors. Here are a few of my favorite images.

Crazy for ZoZoBugBaby!

I just have so many great things to say about Julie Martin's ZoZoBugBaby line. I had a wonderful time hosting the trunk show last week and was so sad to ship off to the next hostess. Good news though! Julie will be designing one of a kind outfits for my studio!! Here are several girls who came over and played dress up. Along with the trunk we received The Emma dress (yes named after my Emma) from our winning fabric choices. It is sooo beautiful!