February 2008

(Read the News Archive for past articles)

New Look Blog

  Blogging is the 21st centuries answer to what the fax machine was to us in the 1980's - cool, hip, and the newest must have.  Take a look at my new look Blog for more up-to-the-minute news, promotions, special offers and personal notes from me about my colorful life as a photographic artist.  I have the privilege to meet many wonderful people and I thoroughly enjoy sharing in their treasured family memories.    Take a look here and make sure you subscribe to the feed for regular updates.

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Maternity Model Search
 

  Belly Elan Maternity Store joins with Photo Lyrical Photography to support the charity March of Dimes in our annual calendar project. We’re looking for pregnant models to feature in our 2009 calendar to be distributed locally.

Our 30 minute complimentary photo sessions are being held at Belly Elan on Friday February 15th from 10am to 1pm. Located at 5349 Ballanytne Commons Pkwy Building E, Suite 800 Charlotte 28227.  Slots are limited so sign up today!

*Because of limited availability, sessions will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Please email or call the studio to reserve your space. We look forward to seeing you!  Email mc@photolyrical.com or call 1-888-344-0894

Mini Easter Sessions - Great for Mother's Day Gifts
 
   Our Mini sessions are $275 and are for 1-3 children only and last about 30 minutes. Each session will include one 8x12 fine art gift portrait and an online gallery with approximately 10 images with online ordering for one week. All specialty studio items will be available for purchase a la carte, including prints, art canvases, display pieces, holiday cards, and photo jewelry. This session includes a pre-session consultation, image editing, minor retouching, and up to 2 hours of portrait consultation at your Unveiling appointment to assist you with your portrait order.

Dates available...
Thursday March 6th from 9am until 1pm
Friday March 7th from 9am until 4pm

*Because of limited availability, sessions will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Please email mc@photolyrical.com or call the studio on 1-888-344-0894 to reserve your slot. We look forward to seeing you!  


Mother's Day Gift Ideas - Custom Jewelry & Canvas Wraps

  Mom will LOVE the gift of a photo of her precious children and here are some ideas to surprise Mom.  Over the summer my studio underwent a complete overhaul and part of the changes is the introduction of a new line of gallery canvas wraps ad customized handmade jewellery. The breathtaking gallery wraps canvas portraits are wrapped around a 2 inch stretcher frame for a fine art finish. Your photos are painstakingly treated for the best artistic finish and carefully assembled so they arrive ready to hang and for your enjoyment. One of my most popular wraps has been the Baby Announcement gallery wrap that is a custom designed montage of images with baby’s sonar scan, a maternity photo, and the very first photos of baby – perfect for baby’s room. With my boutique jewelry range, each jewelry piece has one of your very own photos exquisitely hand fashioned by local artist, Stephanie Anne. The pieces have to be seen to be appreciated as every attention to detail has been thought of. Mom, Grandma or any lady in your life would appreciate the gift of a personalized jewelry piece to treasure forever.

Read more about my Boutique Products
  
Wedding of the Month - Love in the City
 
Lindsey and Michael celebrated the union of their love on one of the picture perfect days I have had the privilege to be part of this year. On October 13th 2007 they tied the knot at the St. Patrick’s church and celebrated their reception at the premier venue of the Charlotte City Club, which stands 8 floors high with a beautiful view of the city. It was so much fun to hop aboard their horse and buggy for the ride from the Duke Mansion, where Lindsey and her ladies got ready, to the church and then on to the reception in town. I was so excited to have captured a fabulous portrait of them frolicking in the park with a gorgeous view of the Charlotte skyline.

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In-hospital Birth Portraits Rave Reviews - Capture Baby's first breaths of life
  
It has been a great honor and privilege to be part of the most special and miraculous moments in any parents life. Over the past 4 months I’ve had the joy of being able to capture the wonderful moments of child birth and the arrival of several precious babies. My service called ‘’In-hospital Birth Portraits’’ is getting rave reviews and it is increasing in popularity. It entails me documenting the emotional moments during labor and delivery allowing Mom and Dad to focus on the task at hand. Not all parents like the labor process documented, so I often capture just the very first hours of baby’s life (during the initial 24 hours) and the resulting emotional moments between Mom, Dad and baby as they meet each other for the first time. While Mom is still recovering, I compile a precious musical slideshow that serves as a birth announcement to all friends and family. Read more about it on my Baby Photographer page.
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In the Press - Barbara McKay's Premier Bride magazine
 

I always get excited when I get to see my work in print. The newest Fall/Autumn issue of Barbara McKay's ''Premier Bride Charlotte'' features 2 of my wedding stories (look out for the bride in the red dress), a special article I wrote about ''Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend’’, an event where I photographed Barbara at a jewelry launch at Beya Couture Jewelry, and a congratulations engagement page. Copies are available now in all main bookstores, and if you would like a complimentary copy give me a call I have box loads!
The brand new edition of ‘’Little Ones’’ magazine is also out this week that features my newly designed maternity, baby and child advert. Get your copy at most major children’s stores in Charlotte.

Click here to read the articles in the Press Releases section


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