Expecting Good Things at Earthtones

I’m working on upgrading my website to a fresh, new look and I’m planning to add a gallery for Earthtones Artography Maternity and Newborns. This is a new area for me but so far it’s going well. I like to let all of my potential clients know that Earthtones is not a typical photography service. I have a style of my own that may or may not be for you. I am a lifestyle photographer and I think of my work as a combination of capturing and freezing expressive moments and making that image into my own style of art. Sometimes the image alone is art itself. Other times I add special effects to enhance an image. I always include a private, full screen gallery online so you can look through your own images to choose your favorites.

If you’re looking for traditional studio portraits I do recommend you look at some other photographers. But if you’ve visited the Earthtones Photography website and enjoyed the work you saw, give me a call and we’ll talk about what kind of production we can create. It’ll be fun! And the pricing is similar.

Earthtones now offers some great 5X7 newborn announcements and a baby album for a girl or a boy. Samples to come.

Call in July to schedule any type of on location session for 30% off the regular $50 session fee. Sessions last about 2 hours. Check the website for our new pricing structure. I have changed the packages so you may order whatever standard size you want. I have a stair step discount system that I hope you’ll find more simple to work with. It gives my clients more freedom in their orders. Still cash or checks right now but we’ll be accepting credit card payments via Paypal soon.

Update: As of July 8 we are now accepting credit card payments via Paypal on the website. You’ll now be able to order your prints and pay for them directly from the website with your credit card. Of course you’ll still have the option of in person or phone ordering. This is just another way for us to try and make it easier and more convenient for todays busy lifestyle.

~Sharon

Competition is the Spice of Life

We were expecting it to happen and we were right, it did. Our competition broke out the 411 cards not long after the first time we advertised in print media. I did a lot of research in the West Michigan area and no one at all that I found was offering 411 cards until AFTER I ran my first print ad. Now lo and behold, some other area photographers have copied Earthtones Photography and are also offering the 411 cards. I consider that to be a huge compliment. You know what they say about imitation being the highest form of flattery. Just for fun, I’ll keep the next new product a secret and share it only with my clients for awhile . You can watch what happens after I first publicly advertise it. (wink, smile)

In the spirit of friendly competition, Earthtones Photography is offering a 50 pack of 411 cards for free if you get your  Senior session in my appointment book on or before July 11, 2008.    Good for the months of June and July 2008 with a minimum print order.   Session fee’s only apply to July because all June Senior sessions are free.  (Scroll down a ways to see previous discounts.)

~Sharon : ) Visit Earthtones Photography website.

Life is Good

It’s not officially summer until June 21 but the weatherman is saying West Michigan temps might be hovering around the 90 degree mark soon. Great excuse to head to our beautiful, unique beaches.

2009 Seniors and parents! Time is running out and the schedule is filling up. Don’t miss out on those free sessions. A deal like that doesn’t come around often. See details below.