Charities - We Love Them :)

As many of you know Vanessa and I have had an amazing 2010. We have a baby due to arrive in March of 2011, our children are healthy and happy.

We are grateful for our families and the friends that have surrounded us, supported us and helped us through the transitions of moving from one side of the Atlantic to the other.  The support and love we have received has made our lives richer and we want to share that with the people in our community.

We are currently looking for charities in the West Midlands that could benefit from our photography services. Foreverly Photography has a soft spot for children of all ages and families. If you know a charity that is in need of photography services we would love to hear about them or from them.

Vanessa and I love what we do and we love giving people memories that can be shared for generations. Photographs are an important record for every family. We want to share our passion with everyone and we want to give back so please let us know how we can help. 

Want help?

We are so grateful to all our blog readers. It makes a world of difference knowing we are not just writing for ourselves!!
We would like to give something back and wondered if you'd like to see some camera tutorials posted here on the blog... you know the handy hints type of post to help you take better pictures.
If you would please leave a comment and let us know what you'd like to see and we'll get writing :)

Happy Tuesday :)

High School Senior Portraits Special Offer

We like being early! So we are offering early birds wanting High School Senior Portraits a great offer. It's for a limited time only. To qualify you have to have your photoshoot during May 2010, on any week night between 6pm & 7pm at a location within the Greater Cincinnati area.

If you can do this you'll get ALL you High School Senior Portraits on disk for an amazing $199 (including the photoshoot). So you get all your pictures to keep forever, print, facebook, do whatever you like for just $199.

So why wait?? Book now, space is limited!!!

FACEBOOK Fans - SPRING is here and we're celebrating!!

If your a fan of Foreverly on Facebook keep a look out for a great SPRING special offer!!

For one day only during the next two weeks any shoots we book that day or any products ordered that day will be HALF PRICE for Foreverly Facebook Fans (not available in conjuction with other offers, or previous/current bookings).

If you're not a fan already and want to be go to:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Foreverly-Photography/274681500157?ref=mf#!/pages/Foreverly-Photography/274681500157?ref=nf  and become a Fan!

We're not giving any warning but the HALF PRICE day will be during the next two weeks.

Tell your facebook friends and invite them to be fans of Foreverly so they can be in on the March Maddness!!

Keep a look out, it could be any day now :)

Spring Launch Party

To celebrate Spring (which is LONG overdue!!) we are planning a Foreverly Party!!

We are finalizing the date and venue but we know that there will be lots of give-aways and goodies for guests as well as the opportunity for you to have a FREE Facebook Profile Picture taken! (don't be shy!)

We will have a studio set up for the party so you can come along and update that profile pic of yours with something fun and funky!!

We will announce the date and venue here very soon :)

Senior Portrait Album Offer

We love these Portrait Photo Books! They are 8x8 and hold 20 pages of beautiful portraits. They are great for Seniors as they make wonderful heirlooms to keep for generations to come.
We love them so much that if you book a Senior Portrait Session before the end of March 2010 to take place before the end of May 2010 this cute little book can be yours half price! ($195 instead of $390).

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Only 4 days left to claim your $200 wedding photography gift certificate

Just a quick reminder that Sunday 28th February marks the end of our Winter Wedding Photography promotion.

If you are getting married this year or know someone who is you could save $200.

At Foreverly we love to give back so please don't miss this offer.

The First BRIDE Workshop - date announced

we have a date!!!

Remember spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis :)

call 513.846.8477 or e mail vanessa@foreverlyphotography.com to register and secure your place(s).

The workshop is open to Brides & their Maid of Honor.

'BRIDE' - a stress-busting workshop for brides and maids of honor.

The photograph below of Casey getting ready for her wedding says a lot to us about how girls pull together for their bride. The intensity of the look, the desire to make sure everything is just right. The concentration and the joy :)

We spend a lot of time with Brides on their wedding day and have seen the odd disaster and near disasters. It can be a really stressful time BUT it can also be relaxed and a lot of fun! That is all down to how you approach it!

We have been asked many times for advice on how to make the day run smoother, how to keep the stress levels down and how to make things relaxed for everyone.

So you are hearing it first here... we are planning some stress-busting workshops exclusively for Cincinnati brides!!

We are working with partner vendors (all will be revealed soon) to pull together an exciting program of  useful advice and information.

And now for the BEST part... the workshops are FREE to attend. No, there is no hard sell, no hidden catch, just lots of fun and advice for Cincinnati Brides and their Maids of Honor. Its our way of giving something back. You leave the workshop with a Fact File, free planning tools and lots of ideas. You'll meet fellow brides and be able to exchange ideas and plans.

Workshops will run all through Spring 2010. You need not even have booked your wedding date yet to attend.

E mail us to reserve your place(s) on an upcoming workshop as they are allocated on a first come, first served basis :)

Alms Park Cincinnati - Wedding Venue

Rick and I had the absolute pleasure of photographing a romantic wedding at the beautiful Alms Park, Cincinnati.
The terraces and patios allowed Nick & Rebecca's guests to mingle in a wonderful relaxed atmosphere.
Watching the sun set over the river that evening was magical and breath-taking. It was a perfect setting for a wedding and oh so romantic, which is what we love :)

We thought we would share some information...if you're looking for a venue in Cincinnati Alms Park is worth a look.

Alms Park Pavillion, Cincinnati, Ohio:

Offering a beautiful view of the river, its open-air veranda has glorious archways that open onto broad terraces. Alms Park Cincinnati provides couples with a magnificant garden setting for 120 guests.

The Upper Terrace can seat 100 ideally and may be used for ceremonies only.

RENTAL INFORMATION:


 Six hour rental Friday through Sunday (6pm-12am) $850.00

 Holiday rental $1,050.00


EXCLUSIVE CATERERS to Alms Park:


A la Carte Catering (513) 891-8688      Elegant Fare Catering (513) 552-1340

A Taste of Class (513) 481-3663           Jeff Thomas Catering (859) 291-0286

Benson’s Catering (859) 292-2977        Village Pantry Catering (513) 965-0511

Chef's Choice Catering (513) 489-6006  La Petite Pierre (513) 527-4909

For more information about Alms Park, Cincinnati please contact:

TyAnna Rolley


Historic Properties Management

(513) 351-4777 x: 10

admin@parkweddings.com

Calling all Cincinnati Brides-to-be!

• Are you getting married in 2010?
• Are you looking for a Professional Photographer?
• Do you want great value for money AND the best photography?
• Do you want to save money?
• Do you want to work with photographers who care?

If the answer is YES to all the questions then Foreverly Wedding Photography has something for you!!

From January 12th 2010 until February 28th 2010 we are offering all couples who book with us a $200 gift certificate as our engagement gift to you.

You can spend this however you wish either to reduce the cost of your overall package or add products you otherwise wouldn't have been able to. It's up to you.

Call us or e mail for more information and to check availablility for your wedding in 2010!

Offer limited to minimum coverage of 4 hours.

THINK PINK!!!

FOREVERLY PHOTOGRAPHY is excited to announce a partnership with Think Pink Photography.

Here is a message from THINK PINK:

Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. We are a charitable organization that serves two main purposes – celebrating life and supporting the cause.
Through our professional photographer network, we are helping breast cancer patients to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory by scheduling a session within 12 months after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the breast cancer patient. Clients participating in a Think Pink Session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as a set of 10 small prints from the session. They will also receive a discount on any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.
To support the cause, we have partnered with The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. All funds generated through donations and various fundraising efforts are paid directly to The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. As a 3-time breast cancer survivor, Danielle Beverly and her husband Eric joined together to form a foundation dedicated to promoting education, increasing awareness, and providing support and resources for families who have been touched by breast cancer.
Please subscribe to our blog (on the Think Pink website) and tell your friends and family about Think Pink Photography. Awareness is everything and we can’t be successful without you.
I encourage you to view our website, make a donation, or hire a photographer that supports Think Pink Photography!

If you, or someone you know, would like to schedule a Think Pink session with FOREVERLY, please contact us for details.

We are very proud to be a network photographer with Think Pink Photography, and are anxious to get the word out about this amazing program. For more information, you can contact us, or you can visit the Think Pink Photography website at:

http://www.thinkpinkphotography.org

Breast Cancer Charity Calendar

We have just heard the most amazing news!

The charity calendar we worked on has sold the first print run of 1500 calendars in less than 2 weeks!! Another batch is having to be printed!!!

This is such a worthwhile cause we were thrilled to be involved.

To order copies of the calendar please e mail: calendar@everybodyknowssomebody.co.uk

Breast Cancer Unit - Calendar Girls

Truly an inspiration. The ladies here have all been 'touched' by breast cancer (patient, surgeon, fundraiser) and have stripped off to raise much needed funds.

I was honored to be a part of this project and very happy to support this worthy cause. Both my mother and grandmother were diagnosed with breast cancer so it is a charity close to my heart.

A copy of the calendar can be obtained by e mailing: calendar@everbodyknowssomebody.co.uk

Everybody Knows Somebody - Breast Cancer Charity

This a worthy campaign indeed. Contact details are at the bottom of the post.

More news about how we have supported this charity in September.








Everybody Knows Somebody
Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign
Charles Hastings Education Centre
Charles Hasting Way
Worcester
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom