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July - Family Fridays Special
July 24, 25 & 26 - NHS Senior Class Official Yearbook Portraits at Patterson Studio
July 31- Aug. 2 - NHS Senior Class Official Yearbook Portraits at Patterson Studio
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Pro Tips
by Greg Patterson
(Note: If you missed my previous two articles on the process of becoming Certified, I encourage you to go back a few months or visit our Facebook page for the first and second part of this story)
Does it happen to you the same as with me. When you have something really important to do you are the busiest? This past month has been busy at the studio and home and wouldn't you know it, that is when the images were due for certification.
I know that most of you are similar in that you are critical of yourself especially when it comes to something you have a passion about. I'm the same way with my photography. Always working toward improvement. Looking back over the 16 years we have been in full-time business, I've got to say there has been remarkable improvement. But the time has come to submit images for peer review as part of becoming a certified professional photographer. And man was I critical of my work.
The first six images I submitted must fit within compulsory guidelines showing a standardized technical proficiency that all professional photographers, regardless of specialty, should know. The remaining nine images must be representative of my client work from job assignments in the last 24 months.
I'm thankful that we keep digital archives of all portrait sessions. We do this because we are professionals. You never know when a client will need additional portraits printed. As in the many cases when families have lost their homes due to fire. Being able to replace their treasured memories is one way we can help. In the case of CPP image submissions, it was a great help to have them easily available.
Some of the details of the compulsory images included short lighting, broad lighting, selective focus, assertive line, S-curve and rule of thirds. One of my favorites was a recent portrait of a beautiful 1 year-old having a tea party in the portrait garden. Beautifully lit with strong emphasis on Rule of Thirds. Just precious!
The additional nine images were some of my favorites over the past two years. Mixed between in studio and outside, the images "spoke" to me in some way. In some cases it was the family bond that could almost be felt through the portrait, others the excitement of being a young adult graduating high school, looking for your place in this world.
After first narrowing down my favorites to about 50, I ended up with a very strong 15 images.
Time will tell but hopefully the judges will see the 25 years of professional experience in the images submitted.
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The Patterson Guarantee
Our goal as your friend and professional photographer is to create happy clients for life. From the moment we meet you or speak with you on the phone til the moment your portrait is hung on your wall, we will treat you kindly and professionally. We go to great lengths to insure that our clients desires are met or exceeded every step of the way. If you are not thrilled with your portraits, we will make it right or give your money back. Thank you for being a part of our lives and our business. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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 Summer time is truly an ideal time for most 2014 Seniors to be taking their senior portraits. To the many seniors that their fall and spring schedules get super busy, don't allow this highly anticipated senior portrait session become the regrettably forgotten session. You've been waiting for this moment for so many years now. Make sure that you remember this moment the way you want to. Studio122 offers the newest styles, greatest variety of products, and OF COURSE the best quality senior portraits around. And to top it off, we have tons of fun and laughs! So have fun. Be yourself. And allow us to show the world how absolutely amazing you can look! See some of our work at http://gregpatterson.com/seniorsCurrently scheduling 2 weeks in advance... so call today!! (936) 569-7116 |
 ATTENTION: 2014 Nacogdoches SeniorsG. Patterson Studio will be photographing your official tux & drape portrait for the yearbook & the graduation section of the newspaper on July 24, 25, 26, 31, or Aug. 1, 2. The cost is $10. Be ready to provide us with a parent/guardian's current email address for proofing purposes. A variety of affordable packages starting at $99 will be offered. On Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday July 24, 25, 26, 31, August 1 or 2, please come to our studio anytime between 12 pm and 5:00 pm. If you miss this opportunity during one of these days, you will not be in your senior yearbook. Do it for Mom! Add on Cap and Gown poses for $10 more. Important information for yearbook session: Girls should bring or wear under their shirt a tube top, strapless bra, or spaghetti strap shirt with straps you can pull off your shoulders. Necklaces and earrings (not large or showy) are appropriate. No nose rings or facial rings. Guys should wear white undershirts. Do not wear earrings, nose rings, studs, or facial rings. We will provide the tux for guys and the drape for girls. For more information visit www.gregpatterson.com/nhs
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The Search is on for 2014 gCrew Models
 We had a great group of seniors enroll in our 2012-2013 gCrew Model Program. Now, we are in search for the next group of 2013-2014 seniors to be our newest models and school ambassadors.
The gCrew Modelship Program is a fun and exciting opportunity to have AMAZING senior portraits, make new friends, and earn some special portrait discounts or cash scholarships. If you or someone you know would be interested in learning what gCrew is all about, PLEASE send them our way. Applications can be filled out at gregpatterson.com/gcrew/ or on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/studio122/app.
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PhotoBooth Fun at Your Summer Wedding!
 There is still time to book the MOST AWESOMEST wedding reception fun that is sweeping the nation! Include our PhotoBooth at your wedding reception and sit back and let the fun take over! Besides being a great way to create fun-lasting memories of the guests at your wedding reception, it gives them something entertaining to do while awaiting the arrival of Bride and Groom. PhotoBooth is a great new way of capturing candids of all the family and loved ones that didn't have a chance to be in your formal portraits. Go Booth-Crazy!!
Borrow the Props - Keep the Memories!
Give our studio a call to see what PhotoBooth is all about. (936) 569-7116 Check out our info page at http://gregpatterson.com/photobooth
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