If any of you have visited the blog lately you will notice that there haven't been many updates. . . I apologize for this and thought I'd just post that the Blog is taking a vacation for the time being! Updates are made regular to my facebook page if you enjoy viewing my work! CLICK HERE to visit my fan page and see what's up at Prairie Images Photography!
I hope summer is treating everyone well despite the horrendous heat we have been having. I can honestly say I can't remember a summer like this for long time!
If you need to contact Prairie Images for a session, information is located in the info section of the fan page!
Have a great day! Stay cool!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Did You Know . . .
Senior Season is approaching quickly . . . and new things are shaping up nicely at Prairie Images Photography! I had great response to my Early Bird special and so June filled very quickly. Summer sessions in general fill fast so if you are wanting a session, call today and get your date reserved . . .
April and May have been crazy busy trying to get things all spruced up and new outdoor places made. . . I love having an exclusive place to shoot . . . and I love being able to provide these one of a kind places for my customers! Because I want every client to feel special and receive the attention they deserve, Prairie Images schedules accordingly which means you won't be rushed in and out the door to make room for the next client! This doesn't mean that I am not busy or working, it simply means I want to give you my absolute best!
With the weather getting warmer that also means that outdoor pictures for everyone are requested. Outdoor portraits make for great family portraits too. However, Kansas weather can be a bit bi-polar as we have all noticed lately and so sometimes we have to resort to Plan B and shoot indoors instead. Locations are chosen that I feel make the best set up for your portraits as well as the time of day! Sometimes work schedules conflict with those "perfect" times of day and also mean Plan B has to be accommodated! If you have a special location in mind for your family portraits, I'd love to visit with you about it so that we can schedule a time that will work the absolute best!
My clients mean the world to me and it's a pleasure to see many of them in the studio year after year. That loyalty is what keeps me going. I hope this blog finds you all good and well . . . with all the hustle and bustle of getting things ready for a new year, the blog tends to get neglected. . . rest assured though it is only temporary and I am still here ready to capture your milestones and memories!
Til Next Time . . .
April and May have been crazy busy trying to get things all spruced up and new outdoor places made. . . I love having an exclusive place to shoot . . . and I love being able to provide these one of a kind places for my customers! Because I want every client to feel special and receive the attention they deserve, Prairie Images schedules accordingly which means you won't be rushed in and out the door to make room for the next client! This doesn't mean that I am not busy or working, it simply means I want to give you my absolute best!
With the weather getting warmer that also means that outdoor pictures for everyone are requested. Outdoor portraits make for great family portraits too. However, Kansas weather can be a bit bi-polar as we have all noticed lately and so sometimes we have to resort to Plan B and shoot indoors instead. Locations are chosen that I feel make the best set up for your portraits as well as the time of day! Sometimes work schedules conflict with those "perfect" times of day and also mean Plan B has to be accommodated! If you have a special location in mind for your family portraits, I'd love to visit with you about it so that we can schedule a time that will work the absolute best!
My clients mean the world to me and it's a pleasure to see many of them in the studio year after year. That loyalty is what keeps me going. I hope this blog finds you all good and well . . . with all the hustle and bustle of getting things ready for a new year, the blog tends to get neglected. . . rest assured though it is only temporary and I am still here ready to capture your milestones and memories!
Til Next Time . . .
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Congrats Graduates!
Graduation days are here! Preschool, Jr. High, High School, College and even beyond! I want to take this time to congratulate and offer my best wishes to all of my clients who are experiencing this new milestone in their lives!
Congratulations Graduates of 2011!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Meet Your Modeling CREW Team. . .
Prairie Images Photography is pleased to present your Class of 2012 Modeling CREW Team! These young men and women will represent the studio this year and will be working to earn fun rewards doing it! Thank you for being a part of the team!
Lauren Goans, Jetmore High School
Brooke DuPree, Dodge City High School
Kalea DeVine, Meade High School
Weston Kroth, Meade High School
Alex Adame, Southwestern Heights
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Spring is in the Air. . .
Spring has sprung and the wind has blessed us with its ugly appearance many times this past few weeks! Evidently Mother Nature didn't get the memo that April was in with the lamb. Some April showers for those May flowers wouldn't hurt anything either!
Spring fever also brings out the need to declutter! I've actually been trying to declutter all winter, so maybe some of you have too! With that being said, Trash and Treasure Days is just around the corner, April 30th to be exact! So for all of you enthusiastic, energetic and motivated people who are looking to free up some space. . . keep my list in mind. One man's trash is anothers treasure right?
I am looking for these things and of an economical nature! I collect all year round and then when I get enough "stuff" I start putting it all together for my various projects. (maybe that's why I have a decluttering problem! When I declutter I find things to replace it with) Give me a jingle or an email if you have any of these things. Thanks for the look!
Fake green plants and Ivy(NEED LOTS AND ASAP)
Fake Trees
Papasan Chair preferably w/solid neutral cushion(but without is fine too
Old Volleyball Net(like from schools)
Old School Lockers(need tall ones)
Old steps still intact(wood or metal is great)
Old velvety wingback chair (blues, purples or maybe red)
Leather Wingback Chair(brown tones)
Unique Chairs(Wood, odd shaped, Classic, etc)
Live Plants(grasses/flowers) if you are thinning yours
Bamboo Pieces(real or fake)
Rock from ponds/garden areas
Faux Tin Tiles(decorator kind)
Old vinyl bench seat from old truck/pickup
Old gas pump(the more rustic the better)
Beach Things(surf board/skiis/nets)
Metal Ornate Arbor walk through or with gate(no bench)
Black Metal Fencing(ornate is great)
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large)
Latex Flat Paint left from Projects (bright bold colors are best)
Chain Link Fence Panels or Gates
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large
Wood Laminate Flooring(Left overs from projects is perfect)
Spring fever also brings out the need to declutter! I've actually been trying to declutter all winter, so maybe some of you have too! With that being said, Trash and Treasure Days is just around the corner, April 30th to be exact! So for all of you enthusiastic, energetic and motivated people who are looking to free up some space. . . keep my list in mind. One man's trash is anothers treasure right?
I am looking for these things and of an economical nature! I collect all year round and then when I get enough "stuff" I start putting it all together for my various projects. (maybe that's why I have a decluttering problem! When I declutter I find things to replace it with) Give me a jingle or an email if you have any of these things. Thanks for the look!
Fake green plants and Ivy(NEED LOTS AND ASAP)
Fake Trees
Papasan Chair preferably w/solid neutral cushion(but without is fine too
Old Volleyball Net(like from schools)
Old School Lockers(need tall ones)
Old steps still intact(wood or metal is great)
Old velvety wingback chair (blues, purples or maybe red)
Leather Wingback Chair(brown tones)
Unique Chairs(Wood, odd shaped, Classic, etc)
Live Plants(grasses/flowers) if you are thinning yours
Bamboo Pieces(real or fake)
Rock from ponds/garden areas
Faux Tin Tiles(decorator kind)
Old vinyl bench seat from old truck/pickup
Old gas pump(the more rustic the better)
Beach Things(surf board/skiis/nets)
Metal Ornate Arbor walk through or with gate(no bench)
Black Metal Fencing(ornate is great)
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large)
Latex Flat Paint left from Projects (bright bold colors are best)
Chain Link Fence Panels or Gates
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large
Wood Laminate Flooring(Left overs from projects is perfect)
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Bodhi!
Bodhi is my nephew! He loves to tell stories and has a BIG imagination! He spent 4 days with us during his spring break! He loves army stuff so we took advantage of his visit to get some new images! Bodhi had LOTS of ideas for his army collection session. After he got done with HIS ideas, he even told me I could do some of mine too! :-) Gotta love this age! The session wasn't all about army though. He managed to let me squeeze 3 more outfits out of him before he made me quit! I tried to convert him to the Jayhawk side, but he wouldn't have any part of it. Sigh . . .
Meet Your Winners. . .
In January, Prairie Images Photography kicked off the new year with a Teen Photogenic Contest! Through friends and family voting, two winners were crowned!
The winner of the contest was Miss Kaitlin Flores. Kaitlin is from Cimarron High School and is involved in many school activities. Kaitlin came yesterday for her complimentary session that she won! We had a great time shooting. Thanks for entering the contest and thanks for coming yesterday!
Miss Carlie Smith was our runner up in the contest. Carlie is from Meade Junior High and is involved in Volleyball, Basketball Cheerleader and Track. Carlie came for her session during spring break and brought lots of fun clothes she found on her shopping trip the day before! Thanks for participating in the contest Carlie!
The winner of the contest was Miss Kaitlin Flores. Kaitlin is from Cimarron High School and is involved in many school activities. Kaitlin came yesterday for her complimentary session that she won! We had a great time shooting. Thanks for entering the contest and thanks for coming yesterday!
Miss Carlie Smith was our runner up in the contest. Carlie is from Meade Junior High and is involved in Volleyball, Basketball Cheerleader and Track. Carlie came for her session during spring break and brought lots of fun clothes she found on her shopping trip the day before! Thanks for participating in the contest Carlie!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Anna. . .Sweet 16 {Kansas Teen Photographer}
Meet Anna! She is a lovely girl who was a participant in the photogenic contest! Anna is turning 16 tomorrow and what a great way to celebrate. Thanks for coming Anna and have a Happy Sweet 16 Birthday!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
It's PROM Time. . .
The shopping has begun and pretty soon all the beautiful dresses will be revealed at Prom . . .If you are looking for a prom dress that is still in great condition but not necessarily new. . . Or do you have ones you would like to sell . . . Look here to do both!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Just Random . . .
Oh Happy Day! Yesterday that Pesky Groundhog cooperated with us and alas Spring is on it's way. . . EARLY! In fact with today's heatwave already in progress and mother nature giving the wind a rest, we are supposed to hit a whopping 27 degrees today!
I reported last week that I have a bathroom sink again . . . WELL . .. now I have a toilet too! I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel with this bathroom project. Maybe there is a reason it took two years to start it.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. . . Be sure to remember that special someone in your life . . . it might not be a very pleasant day if you don't!
Maybe just maybe I will get my Christmas tree down this weekend. . . It was suggested to just put hearts on it and call it a Valentine Tree. . . But in order to do that I'd have to "undecorate" it first. . . if I do that it's done! :-)
And Lastly . . . Did you know that over 90% of all images taken on today’s digital cameras are NEVER PRINTED? I'm assuming this is referencing the consumer side of the photography industry. . . wouldn't it be sad to think of all those professional images just sitting on a disk somewhere and never being printed for people to view in your home . . .
Have a great day everyone . . . Stay Warm. . and remember SPRING IS COMING!!! :-)
I reported last week that I have a bathroom sink again . . . WELL . .. now I have a toilet too! I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel with this bathroom project. Maybe there is a reason it took two years to start it.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. . . Be sure to remember that special someone in your life . . . it might not be a very pleasant day if you don't!
Maybe just maybe I will get my Christmas tree down this weekend. . . It was suggested to just put hearts on it and call it a Valentine Tree. . . But in order to do that I'd have to "undecorate" it first. . . if I do that it's done! :-)
And Lastly . . . Did you know that over 90% of all images taken on today’s digital cameras are NEVER PRINTED? I'm assuming this is referencing the consumer side of the photography industry. . . wouldn't it be sad to think of all those professional images just sitting on a disk somewhere and never being printed for people to view in your home . . .
Have a great day everyone . . . Stay Warm. . and remember SPRING IS COMING!!! :-)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Still hunting. . .
Prairie Images is still brainstorming . . . Here is my updated list! If you have anything from it or know of someone that does, let me know! prairieimages@gmail.com
Papasan Chair preferably w/solid neutral cushion
Old (school) Volleyball Net
Old School Lockers(in good shape)
Coca Cola or other soda crates
Tall Wooden Double Doors (white preferred. . . peeling paint is GREAT)
Bi-fold/Tri-fold Louvered Doors
House Shutters(need taller ones most)
Old Wood Doors(unfinished is fine)
Gazebo
Old velvety wingback chair (blues, purples or maybe red)
Leather Wingback Chair(brown tones)
Old Wash Basin w/ Pitcher(fairly large bowl needed)
Unique Chairs(Wood, odd shaped, Classic, etc)
Fake green plants and Ivy(need lots)
Fake Trees
Door Beads
An old Rusty 50's style pickup! preferably green/brown tones(I know I'm dreaming)
Old Wood(tongue and groove type barnwood is preferred)
Out of State license plates--any year is fine!
Old road signs
Live Plants(grasses/flowers) if you are thinning yours!
Bamboo Pieces(real or fake)
Rock from ponds/garden areas(all kinds)
Old steps still intact(wood or metal is great)
Faux Tin Tiles(decorator kind)
Old vinyl bench seat from old truck/pickup
Old gas pump(the more rustic the better)
Beach Things(surf board/skiis/nets)
Wood Snow Fence
Metal Ornate Arbor walk through or with gate(no bench)
Black Metal Fencing(ornate is great)
Chain Link Fence Panels or Gates
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large)
Wood Laminate Flooring(Left overs from projects is perfect)
Papasan Chair preferably w/solid neutral cushion
Old (school) Volleyball Net
Old School Lockers(in good shape)
Coca Cola or other soda crates
Tall Wooden Double Doors (white preferred. . . peeling paint is GREAT)
Bi-fold/Tri-fold Louvered Doors
House Shutters(need taller ones most)
Old Wood Doors(unfinished is fine)
Gazebo
Old velvety wingback chair (blues, purples or maybe red)
Leather Wingback Chair(brown tones)
Old Wash Basin w/ Pitcher(fairly large bowl needed)
Unique Chairs(Wood, odd shaped, Classic, etc)
Fake green plants and Ivy(need lots)
Fake Trees
Door Beads
An old Rusty 50's style pickup! preferably green/brown tones(I know I'm dreaming)
Old Wood(tongue and groove type barnwood is preferred)
Out of State license plates--any year is fine!
Old road signs
Live Plants(grasses/flowers) if you are thinning yours!
Bamboo Pieces(real or fake)
Rock from ponds/garden areas(all kinds)
Old steps still intact(wood or metal is great)
Faux Tin Tiles(decorator kind)
Old vinyl bench seat from old truck/pickup
Old gas pump(the more rustic the better)
Beach Things(surf board/skiis/nets)
Wood Snow Fence
Metal Ornate Arbor walk through or with gate(no bench)
Black Metal Fencing(ornate is great)
Chain Link Fence Panels or Gates
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large)
Wood Laminate Flooring(Left overs from projects is perfect)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
We Have a Winner!!!
The final tally is in for the Teen Photogenic contest! We had a great response and I appreciate everyone taking the time to vote!
Our first place winner is contestant #1. She will receive a session and a print package valued at $300.00
Our first place winner is contestant #1. She will receive a session and a print package valued at $300.00
Our second place winner was contestant #5. She will also receive a session and a print package valued at $150.00
Every contestant that entered will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate good towards a future session. Thanks ladies for taking the time to enter! I will be contacting the winners soon to set up their session and the gift certificates will be mailed out soon!
Stay tuned to the blog for more future fun and to see the results of the sessions from the winners!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Rattle & Roll . . .
Prairie Images Photography introduces the Rattle & Roll program. This plan is perfect for all the new babies out there and a great way to capture the milestones of that first year! You don't want to miss those precious moments and photographs will let you remember them forever! Babies are being enrolled now for this special pricing plan only for Rattle & Roll members! A professional studio experience awaits you and your new baby. .. call today for more details or to enroll in the Rattle & Roll program. 620-629-5677
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Teen Photogenic Contest!
It's time for another vote! Seven teens ages 13-16 entered my most recent contest! Each entrant was asked to send me their favorite "snapshot" that showed their photogenic nature.
Now it is time for the voting to begin! Click the number in the poll to the right that you are voting for. The First Place winner will receive a Complimentary session and a portrait package valued at $300. Second place will also receive a session and a portrait package valued at $150. Each contestant who entered will receive a $25.00 gift certificate good towards a future session. Good Luck ladies and let the voting begin!
Voting will end on Wednesday, January 26th at 11:59 p.m.
Contest #7
Now it is time for the voting to begin! Click the number in the poll to the right that you are voting for. The First Place winner will receive a Complimentary session and a portrait package valued at $300. Second place will also receive a session and a portrait package valued at $150. Each contestant who entered will receive a $25.00 gift certificate good towards a future session. Good Luck ladies and let the voting begin!
Voting will end on Wednesday, January 26th at 11:59 p.m.
Contestant #1
Contestant #2
Contestant #3
Contestant #4
Contestant #5
Contestant #6
Monday, January 10, 2011
Congrats!
WOW. . . I finally gave it up and went to bed last night before the voting ended! Quite a change there was in just an hour! :-) Congratulations to the winning image #20. .. Coca Cola Boy! Thanks to everyone who voted and participated in the contest! Keep watching the Blog for future updates and fun things from Prairie Images Photography!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Senior 2012. . . The Buzz is U!
Attention Class of 2012! Are you interested in receiving discounts towards your senior portrait? Are you willing to promote Prairie Images Photography exclusively to your friends for their Senior Portraits? If you answered yes then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Contact the Studio today for more details! Applications are now being taken for Modeling CREW Team members. For more information call: 620-873-5258 or 620-629-5677.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Time To Vote!
It's BACK! The People's Choice voting for the Favorites of 2010. I enjoy this contest each year and watching the progress of the voting. Once again it was hard to narrow things down so I asked a few photographer friends to help me finalize the list. There were so many that I liked that I even increased the number of images to participate!
So now it is your turn to help with the voting. Look through the images and then vote for your favorite image in the poll to the right! You will have until January 9th to vote! Be sure to tell your friends and family so they can vote too. Just send them the link to the blog. Thanks for reading and let the voting begin!
#1 BW Senior Girl
#2 Senior Girl Hammock
#3 BW Little Girl
#4 BW Senior Boy
#5 Young Boy
#6 Senior Girl Red Drop
#7 Cowboy
#8 BW Baby in Tutu
#9 Young Boy
#10 BW Senior Girl Tin Wall
#11 Senior Boy with Guitar
#12 BW 4 Kids
#13 Baseball Boy
#14 Baby Girl Christmas Dress
#15 BW Senior Girl
#16 Senior Boy with Viola
#17 Senior Girl Graffiti Wall
#18 Senior Football Player
#19 Senior Girl with Scarf
#20 Coca Cola Boy
#21 Senior Girl
#22 Senior Girl
#23 Little Girl with Flowers
#24 BW Siblings
#25 Senior Girl Sitting
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