April Brings Events

We have been busy with lots of great corporate, church and local community events during March and April. I am always so excited to meet new people and share the idea of a well planned event. The photographs from Victorious Praise Fellowship Community church show how much planning and time went into the theme of the event. The Pastor and his wife, Will & Grace celebrated 11 years of service. The event was planned with great success! The speakers were wonderful and everyone celebrated “sailing into their due season.” Our team was hired to capture the event and take formals of individuals and families!

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NJAA Winter Fundraiser

Happy New Year!  2009 Promises to be a great year!  First on the plate – NJAA Winter Fundraiser is now underway!  Our Studio will be at the games taking action shots!   Be sure and ask your coach to provide the link and user name to your gallery!  Taking candids at game is an additional way to help the organization purchase new equipment, keep up facilities, and give out scholarships to our athletes, while at the same time having some great photos of your child participating in the game! Remember each team’s goal is to raise $250!   If you have any questions, please contact our staff!

Senior Portraits – Simple with High Impact

This weeks “Senior Session” was one of my favorites.  The images are simple with a high impact- these days we sometimes get too carried away with the fancy filters and backgrounds and props.   This session was so much fun… and I always happy when I meet a young adult that also has a high impact!  Good Luck, Mike!  We all wish you well!

Family Fun – Inside and Out

Here at the studio we are all about Family Fun both inside and out!  This fun family session was taken  on location in Cary then in the studio using a high key look.  We got some great shots and had lots of fun talking sports!

Sports and More Sports

Every year U.S. colleges award millions of dollars to more than 150,000 student athletes. And, over 1/3 of NCAA athletes are on athletic Division I & II scholarships or Division III grants and tuition incentive packages

Mel hopes to join the ranks as a college athlete.  So, she joined us at the studio to get some “recruitment” photographs.  Mel is an athlete that is completing her bio pages for college recruitment. Good luck to her as she invites schools to come and watch her play!

Holiday Cards 2008

It is beginning to look alot like….. The Holidays!!

2008 promises to be a wonderful season full of hope and joy… so I too am preparing early this year for the excitement  of the season.   I’ve got the design team started on the cards for 2008!  We are bringing back some of our favorites from last year… and the new cards we’ll be offering this year are now on the website!  The designs are amazing…Whether you prefer traditional, whimsical, modern or fun you be able to find the perfect card that suits your family’s style and personality.

These can be photo cards, or press printed on luxurious art paper and can be completely customized.  Please look at some of the samples below… or got to www.annewilsonphotography.com and click on galleries and view the entire selection.  We also can take your ideas and customize your card.  Proofs come with all of our cards and the price remains the same from 2007!

Also, note we are adding a great new feature this year… it is called the Second Side to any card!  You get to write text and put individual photos of your children or pets and list their accomplishments.

And, as always.. I will use one of your photos or you can join us for a family session to capture the perfect photograph for your card… either way – your family and friends will treasure the card from your family this season.  Call me to order or feel free to email your requests!

Updates from Anne Wilson Photography

We have gotten calls and emails regarding our recent lack of blog entries! But, it is all good. Our Photographers have been busy with family sessions, weddings, children portrait sessions and mitzvahs. We are also doing a lot of design work for albums and multi media slideshows, both video and still photographs. So now when you hire Anne Wilson Photography… we have a higher standard for post production products. Also, if you need all those VHS home videos converted to DVD – let usknow. We are running a special price right now.

Some quick studio news:

We still have three time slots available for the October Beach Sessions – if anyone is interested.

Make your appointments now for the holidays – images for cards are included! Halloween Trick or Treat Photos will be at the studio this year … and I hear that Santa is coming too!

High School Seniors… this is your year to shine. Contact us for information on your 2009 Senior Session!

Babies and Toddlers.. come play at the studio with our new props. We have Photo Play on Thursday Mornings for Kiddies- we even provide the Gold Fish!

When things slow down a bit, I promise to do a review of my favorite shots from weddings and different session and then update the website. Thanks again for your concern and wonderful support for the business!

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Kwame and Deborah’s Wedding Reception – DANCE – DANCE

Last night I went to the ADF – American Dance Festival at Duke University (http://www.americandancefestival.org) It was amazing… The ADF is creative laboratory dedicated to nurturing and sustaining modern dance, the ADF is an international magnet for choreographers, dancers, teachers, critics, musicians and scholars, drawing them together to experiment, explore, learn, collaborate and create in a supportive environment. Students and community members interact directly with luminaries in the field, learning first-hand from those who define modern dance. “The world’s greatest dance festival,” (New York Post). If you have a chance check out the website and attend a performance. It will amaze you.

On a personal note dance is something I see almost every week as a wedding and event photographer. My award for best dancing this far this year goes to the guests at Kwame and Deborah’s Wedding Reception! Kwame and Deborah celebrated their wedding reception with people from all Nations! It was a great evening filled with lots of dancing and celebration. It was one the best events I have photographed – everyone was happy and cheering on the new couple as they entered the reception hall. Everyone there was moving, dancing and enjoying life. It was all about the people and community. The introductions of the Bride and Groom was like a parade of people dancing to greet the moment. It was a shared connection of emotion, movement and love. I will always remember this reception as “dancing with Nations”. I did not dance cause I was working, but if anyone from that family invites me to a party – I am going!

If you are looking for great wedding reception dance shots or formal dance studio photographs – give me call… I can help!

NJAA Softball Team – Playing Hard in Black and White

Saturday morning, I worked with the NJAA Girls Softball team for their team and individual photographs! I had a great time working with the girls. The players sparkled in front of the camera. I let the girls select their own poses so the photographs were not “cookie cutter” pictures. Each girl really seemed to enjoy their session and we had a great game after the pictures!

If your sports team is looking for a “creative” approach to team photographs, give us a call!