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Apr 10
my mentor, my inspiration, my friend...
I am just very happy to have such amazing, talented, photographer friends. Specifically, Kay Eskridge.
Since I was in college I have admired Kay’s work and business model, as well as her energy and class. Whenever possible I have sat in Kay’s lectures at various national and local conferences and I always walked away with great information. Over the years I have been lucky enough to become friends with this fun, creative business woman.
Recently turned to her with a personal photo project I am working on, and she did not hesitate to help. She blew my mind with her professionalism and creativity, and I learned so much from watching her work and being in her beautiful studio.
I am so happy she is my mentor, my inspiration, my friend.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Great Portrait Program Offer
Please feel free to share this offer with family, freinds, work associates . . . anyone with kids getting ready to head off to college or just wanting to update their family portrait. Please note the special offer ends June 30th.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Kay is featured in AZPPA Member Spotlight
The article below was featured in the Arizona Professional Photographers monthly newsletter.
Member Spotlight
Kay Eskridge
What is your background, education, training, work experience if other than photography?
"Ironically, I've always had a passion for photography: the yearbook in high school, photo-journalism up at NAU, part time jobs during the summer at Duke Photography, Grand Canyon Color Lab . . . owned my own lab before starting the studio. So I guess I'm doing what I've always been trained and wanted to do."
How long have you been a photographer? When and how did you get started? How did you learn photography?
"As long as I can remember: I started with a 35mm Olympus that was always at my side. For as much 'formal' education as I had (high school and college) I learned more from my involvements with the AZPPA and PPA and networking with other professional photographers. And then, the 'School of Hard Knocks' or just learning as I went was an amazing teacher too."
"I don't think being a good photographer is really something you 'learn' - you 'learn' to take a picture but it's what is in your heart and the passion you have for what you do that really makes you a true photographer."
What is your specialty?
Do you only do weddings or do you shoot portraits too?
"I consider myself a 'lifestyle portrait artist' specializing in family and children and all of the amazing times in their lives. I love working with people and knowing that what I provide will be an important part of their family legacy. Pets are a lot of fun too and sometimes behave better than a two year old. I still take on some wedding work but have cut way back so I can reserve Saturday's for our family portrait and High School Senior work."
What are your goals for your business?
"Continued business and personal growth, a new commitment to understanding and functioning in the 'cyber community' and continuing to help raise the level of professionalism in our industry."
What has been your most successful marketing effort to date?
"Our 'Paws for a Cause' program for pets benefiting the PACC911(they unite the pet rescue community). Not only has it brought attention to our studio as a philanthropic presence but it's opened our doors to all kinds of new clients that might not have had the chance to work with us otherwise."
Why did you join the AzPPA? What has been the best thing you have gotten out of being a member? Or what do you look forward to the most out of being a member?
"I think it was sometime around 1989? We'd just opened a one hour lab and we were looking into opening a studio and thought networking with other photographers would be the best way to start."
"The best 'thing' I got out of the AZPPA isn't a thing . . . . it's the people I've had the privilege to get to know, make friendships with and consider a big part of my life personally and professionally."
Member Spotlight
Kay Eskridge
What is your background, education, training, work experience if other than photography?
"Ironically, I've always had a passion for photography: the yearbook in high school, photo-journalism up at NAU, part time jobs during the summer at Duke Photography, Grand Canyon Color Lab . . . owned my own lab before starting the studio. So I guess I'm doing what I've always been trained and wanted to do."
How long have you been a photographer? When and how did you get started? How did you learn photography?
"As long as I can remember: I started with a 35mm Olympus that was always at my side. For as much 'formal' education as I had (high school and college) I learned more from my involvements with the AZPPA and PPA and networking with other professional photographers. And then, the 'School of Hard Knocks' or just learning as I went was an amazing teacher too."
"I don't think being a good photographer is really something you 'learn' - you 'learn' to take a picture but it's what is in your heart and the passion you have for what you do that really makes you a true photographer."
What is your specialty?
Do you only do weddings or do you shoot portraits too?
"I consider myself a 'lifestyle portrait artist' specializing in family and children and all of the amazing times in their lives. I love working with people and knowing that what I provide will be an important part of their family legacy. Pets are a lot of fun too and sometimes behave better than a two year old. I still take on some wedding work but have cut way back so I can reserve Saturday's for our family portrait and High School Senior work."
What are your goals for your business?
"Continued business and personal growth, a new commitment to understanding and functioning in the 'cyber community' and continuing to help raise the level of professionalism in our industry."
What has been your most successful marketing effort to date?
"Our 'Paws for a Cause' program for pets benefiting the PACC911(they unite the pet rescue community). Not only has it brought attention to our studio as a philanthropic presence but it's opened our doors to all kinds of new clients that might not have had the chance to work with us otherwise."
Why did you join the AzPPA? What has been the best thing you have gotten out of being a member? Or what do you look forward to the most out of being a member?
"I think it was sometime around 1989? We'd just opened a one hour lab and we were looking into opening a studio and thought networking with other photographers would be the best way to start."
"The best 'thing' I got out of the AZPPA isn't a thing . . . . it's the people I've had the privilege to get to know, make friendships with and consider a big part of my life personally and professionally."
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Pet Program gets media attention
Our Paws for a Cause pet community outreach program has just been picked up by the Scottsdale Citizen newspaper!!! Check out the link below and feel free to pass the word along. The event is scheduled for May 9th and we can't wait!
http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/citizen/articles/2009/03/24/20090324sr-nbypaws0325.html
http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/citizen/articles/2009/03/24/20090324sr-nbypaws0325.html
Friday, March 20, 2009
Fashion Shoot with Mombomb
Today was an awesome fashion session with my favorite Style Divas - Faye Tait and Diane Ritter with Mombomb. They are truely 'the bomb' when it comes to style, clothing and helping you feel fabulous about being a hip-chick! Check out their website: http://www.mombomb.com/ to see more of our images and their fashions!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Beautiful Belly
We had the sweetest couple in last week for a maternity session. They have been blessed with each other and in a few weeks . . . they will be blessed again. Thanks E & L for sharing such a special time with us!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Lil' Buckaroos
Howdy Partners!
Our Lil' Buckaroo portrait promotion (part of our Kids Costume Couture) is a perfect way to capture some western spirit and our Whooly chaps add the perfect touch to any boy's western wardrobe. Yeehaw!
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