Backdrops

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Studio Stuff

Well, I finally figured out how to log back onto this blog and give it the update it needs, hopefully after this I can update a little more regularly. Studio wise we've been busy painting walls, buying new backdrops, putting together a Graffitti wall (that took a lot longer than expected). We now have a red wall with a new "corner" look, the HS SENIOR wall (graffitti), finally got rid of all the green walls, did a paint splattered wood ladder for our seniors & kids, added in some bold colored chairs, and did a gold column - Sabrina will be finishing them off tomorrow and Friday.

Russ has promised the wood floor to be worked on this weekend - so we will close Friday through Monday and reopen Tuesday with the new floor (keeping my fingers crossed!) So, lots of new looks to work with this year - and we haven't even started the outside updates yet! We'll get to those later. Another fun new idea is our Ladies Night Out that will be on Feb. 2nd. We have Cedarvale Winery bringing wine samples, Barb from Tastefully Simple, Julie with Partylite Candles and we're still working on a rep from one of the make up companies. $15 includes a short photo shoot (in one of 3 backgrounds), a 5x7 photo, cheese n crackers and some wine ....... if you're interested give us a call (or email) we still have a few spaces left!

On a personal note we are still waiting for baby Caleigh or Chase to arrive, mom Amanda is getting anxious for the little one to make an appearance (so are the rest of us), should be any day now! My truck has been out of commission for over 3 weeks but finally got repaired and returned to the roost yesterday - so today I'm off to run errands in it. So far the family has only had some mild colds (with a little help from Aidan - our two year old grandson) ....... hoping it stays that way. I'm hoping to get to the slopes again in the next week or two - so if you call on a Wednesday or Friday and we don't answer - that could be why ....... Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. Wendy


Monday, January 4, 2010

The New Year

Hello all,
I hope I finally have this figured out, that is this blogging thing, always something new to learn and I guess I'm learning. Since this is the beginning I'll introduce myself - I'm Wendy - the owner. I'm married to Russ and have 3 daughters - (Nicole, Amanda & Sabrina), 1 son-in-law (Josh), 1 grandson (Aidan), my daughter's boyfriend (Scott) and another grand baby on the way (don't know yet - Caleigh or Chase). The studio is located in the basement and backyards of our home. Oh, and 2 dogs, 5 cats, 1 chinchilla, numerous rabbits and fish ..... what a family!

Shirley works here 3-5 days a week depending on the season and need. She is also married (to Bill) with 2 sons (Jason and Michael) and 1 grandaughter (Kali). She has an indoor bunny (sorry, forget his name, lol) and a large outdoor pond with several koi. We both live here in Logan Township. Shirley also works for the school system as a crossing guard.

My daughters also work (when needed) at the studio. So, on this blog you will here about work, the studio and families ......

Well the studio is doing it's best to keep up with the times - we are doing some upgrading in the portrait room ..... a new wood floor, a graffiti wall that is in progress, lots of new fabrics for backdrops and some freshening up with paint on some of our props. As soon as we get some of it complete we'll post some photos here, on our website and our facebook pages. Looking at a few new seminars for great new ideas!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Swedesboro-NJ/Treasured-Moments-Photography/91017148000

On the personal front, we're all awaiting Amanda and Scott's baby arrival. We have started the baby pool and I picked the 24th of Jan, Amanda's dad's birthday ....... we'll see, I'm sure she hopes I'm right cause I picked the earliest date, lol. The due date is Jan. 30th, soon maternity pics, then newborn ....... Shirley just got back from SC for Christmas with Jason and family, I'm off to ski this Friday and hopefully again the 4th weekend of Jan.

I'm going to try to do this blog weekly, so tune in and feel free to post your comments !!