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    I'm supposed to write something about myself here...which I'm not good at! I'm Diane, a lifestyle portrait photographer in the Palmyra, PA area. I first really got into photography so that I could stop taking my kids to the "box" studios for their images...and I wanted good action shots. As I started learning some of the basics of how to use my camera and the light around me, I really became intrigued...and here I am today, creating what I hope are images of a lifetime for my clients. Some of my favorite sessions are seniors and babies and I enjoy making people look good in intimate sessions as well (these are featured on a separate blog).

Baby M! {Lancaster Newborn Photography}

Little “M” was long-anticipated, and I’m fairly sure her mama was ready for her, as well! This family has such a fun story, and you’ve seen them on the blog before, too! (click here and here).

So, since we got to visit “M” when she was just a few days old (and seriously, what’s better than that?!?!!?), you get to “visit” her too! Do you love baby toes as much as I do?

And you’ve GOT to check out how big M’s big brother is getting…he’s hilarious! It was fun to see him look after his newest sister, too….Nomi wasn’t around much, she wasn’t super thrilled with the idea of the camera that day, little stinker!

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Do you want to be censored?

I don’t. Its fun to be able to show you previews of those of you ok with it, both here and on the boudoir blog. Please take a look at the information and decide whether or not YOU support internet censorship.

Here’s one link, but PLEASE do some of your own research, so that you don’t have just one perspective/opinion.

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It was still GREEN! {Harrisburg Engagement Photographer}

Poor Clint…we really tortured him the day that he and Courtney had their engagement images created! Courtney and I have become friends over the past few months, partly in thanks to her Mom and a common love of knitting between the three ladies. Hopefully we didn’t make the session too tough for him though…there was even a promise of ice cream, so hopefully Court fed him later! We couldn’t have asked for better weather though…looking at their images is really making me miss the t-shirt weather like CRAZY!

Anyway, it’ll be so much fun to watch them “grow up” and add to their family…they’ve already added some furry pals! Congrats to both of you, hugs!!

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Senior Spokesmodel Deets ‘13 – {Palmyra Senior Photographer}

Ok gang….here’s the boring stuff….scan through it to be sure you’re good with the nitty gritties!

Senior Spokesmodel Program

DB Impressions (DBI) is looking for juniors (graduating in 2013) that are interested in working as a model for our studio. I am looking for students who are interested in having their portraits taken before the end of their junior year in exchange for print credits, gift certificates and discounts.

DBI will select at least two students per school to participate in the program. Parental consent is required to participate. An application must be filled out prior to acceptance. If you are chosen as a model, you will be photographed in early spring. Approximately 2 weeks later, you will be able to preview your images and make choices for your model cards and 5×7 book.

Models will receive 50 business-type cards with their images and the studio’s information. The cards will also offer a special discount when presented to DBI. Models will receive credit for each student that books/completes a session. Students MUST present their cards at the time of booking to receive their special discount and to count toward the model’s tally.

Many students have their senior pictures taken over the summer, so it is very important that your show your portraits to as many people as possible before school lets out. The more you show your portraits and promote DB Impressions, the more credit you can earn!

Models can earn:
• $25 Print credit or 8 wallets for each booked referral
OR choose to earn gift certificates;
• 3 referrals= $20 Starbucks gift card (use whatever you want here)
• 5 referrals= Gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure –OR- $25 Gift certificate to Target
• 10 referrals= video iPod® session loaded onto your iPod and a $25 iTunes® gift card

Models also get the following benefits:

• Choice of a full session NOW ~OR~ 2/3 mini sessions; one now and then later in the summer.
• 10 web sized & watermarked images from your session to use on the web and Facebook.
• Your images on advertising materials, DB Impressions’ website and blog.
• No limit on locations or poses in your collection.

Contract Terms: (read these, even though its boring!!)

• I agree to pay a $150 deposit, which will then apply to my portrait order, to hold my spot as a model.
• As a model for DB Impressions (DBI), I agree to use one of my 10 web-sized images as my avatar for MySpace, Facebook and/or Twitter/Google+ from the time of my first session until December of my senior year.
• My $150 deposit includes my 50 spokes model cards and 5×7 book. This deposit also applies to my senior portrait order. Collections start at $285.
• I understand that this is a job and I will have to work to earn print credit or gift certificates by passing out my spokes model cards, showing my 5×7 book and encouraging my friends to book their sessions with DB Impressions.
• I agree to not promote or utilize any other studios for senior images while I am a participant of DB Impressions’ program.

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Did you get one? {Palmyra, PA Family Photographer}

This year, clients were EVERYTHING to the business. Not only were you guys the reason I was able to “work,” but you also helped out on many different levels. Sometimes you were a session assistant for your own family’s session, other times you pitched in to babysit or help to organize things or….yeah, there’s too many things to even mention. I’m honored. I can’t even tell you how much easier it made our lives, seriously! Sometimes it still feels like we’re adjusting to schedules, and then of course things change or someone gets sick, and whooooo boy can things change fast! ANYWAY! I wanted to honor as many of you as I was able, so I decided to put at least one image from every session that I had permission to share on this year’s Christmas card. Did you get one? If not, head on over here to sign up to make sure you get one next year!! Wait, this year. Whatever, in 2012. I’m already brainstorming to plan something awesome for that one, too!!

So, even though I’m a little late….here’s hoping you had a WONDERFUL holiday!

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